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Best Salt and Pepper Shakers

April 8, 2010

One of the many décor subtleties customers notice in a restaurant is their choice of salt and pepper shaker.  Often overlooked, these items can do wonders for a restaurant’s ambiance as well as serving their utilitarian purpose.  Salt and pepper shakers do more than just provide table side spicing; they also make a statement about [...]

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Choosing a New Knife

March 24, 2010

A trusty, high-quality chef’s knife is one of the most integral tools in any culinary enthusiast’s arsenal.  It has even been said that among all else, the most important item for prospective culinary students to bring to class is a dependable chef’s knife.  Whether you command a booming kitchen in the heart of New York [...]

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Commercial Flatware Buying Guide

February 12, 2010

Flatware is the most utilized tool in the kitchen.  Everything begins and ends with the clink of a fork or spoon in your restaurant.  It is wise to know the characteristics of flatware before making your purchase.  The majority of flatware is solid stainless steel, though there are alternatives that have handles made of plastic [...]

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What Makes a Good Chafer?

February 6, 2010

A chafer or “chafing dish” consists of a container (in today’s market usually metal and sometimes ceramic) held on a stand over a heat source (candle, electric, or solid fuel like Sterno). More often than not, a larger dish is filled with water like a bain-marie or double boiler, into which a smaller container or [...]

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Woks Explained

February 4, 2010

There are a variety of woks available on the market with distinct shapes, uses and sizes. Among the many styles of woks, you might be wondering which will fit the bill for your cooking needs.  Several common materials include, iron, carbon steel, and nonstick.  Whichever material you prefer, a wok will expand the uses of [...]

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Choosing the Right Dinnerware

January 28, 2010

The dinnerware a restaurant chooses can be far more than functional.  Dinnerware can add to the personality of your restaurant table.  It can convey the theme, the ambiance and the design of your restaurant.  The correct dinnerware can even make the food more appealing.  By giving your food the proper backdrop, you will draw in [...]

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Knife Buying Tips

January 22, 2010

Every chef should have the proper tools to expand their creativity. If you buy a quality chef’s knife you can use it for a lifetime. There are so many types available, and the process of choosing can seem overwhelming. Different materials are used for making knives, this article will explain those and narrow your focus [...]

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How to Buy Restaurant Dinnerware

January 8, 2010

Starting your own restaurant is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Having a restaurant does not merely require you to have good chefs and recipes, it also entails you to have good sets of dinnerware and kitchenware so you can attract customers and stay in business. If for example you plan on creating a 100-seat [...]

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Restaurant Catering for Beginners

January 7, 2010

If you’ve got spare time and the will to do it, then there are many ways to make easy money. Taking up an Internet job, whether it consists of article writing online or designing logos, or stay-at-home jobs like contributing to the newspaper, selling handmade crafts or even catering. It may sound tough but catering [...]

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Ten Ways to Shop for Bulk Restaurant Equipment Easily

January 6, 2010

Purchasing restaurant equipment in bulk can be tough on restaurateurs with little to no experience.  It frazzles the nerves and many people don’t realize that there’s more than just the actual equipment to think about. Luckily, there are ten tips that can get you from clueless to a pro when it comes to shopping for [...]

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