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Technology & Equipment

The latest news and trends in foodservice technology and equipment.
Technology & Equipment

Offsite Gear: Traveling Gear

Whether it’s simply moving lunch to an outdoor location or offering a full off-premises banquet and catering service, there’s money to be made offsite. But preparing and holding food often requi...

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What's Hot: Holding Equipment

Unless it’s cooked to order, mass-produced hot food often has a not-so-hot image: that of the bland, dried out, overcooked, unappealing steam-table selections found on many cafeteria lines. ...

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Knives: Get a Handle on Things

Sep. 07, 2007

Ask a hundred chefs to name their favorite knife and you’re likely to get a hundred different answers. Chefs become passionate about knives because there’s no kitchen tool that’s more important ...

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Talking Trash: Waste Reduction Systems

Aug. 07, 2007

The recent spike in gasoline prices not only affects the cost of restaurant deliveries—it also impacts the price of what is taken away. Trash collecting is usually charged on a volume or weight ...

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Customer Paging Systems Evolve

Jul. 13, 2007

Customer paging systems have moved far beyond the days of the microphone and public address system. Today’s equipment combine sophisticated paging capabilities with increased opportunities for p...

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Fast and Functional Speed-Cook Ovens

May. 13, 2007

A new generation of small “speed-cook” ovens is on the market, using various combinations of heat transfer including microwaves, convection blowers, hot air impingement and infrared brow...

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Blenders for Every Application

Apr. 13, 2007

Today's blenders offer more control and less noise. Here's a look at key issues to consider when buying a new blender. Commercial blenders have been used in restaurants for dec...

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Throwing It All Away

Mar. 11, 2007

Paper and plastic ware can be a very important part of your operation, in terms of both price point and customer convenience. Here are some tips to help in your buying. Paper a...

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Technologies Worth Entertaining

Feb. 12, 2007

Many diners now opt for a single, all-encompassing eating and entertainment experience in one locale. And bars and restaurants are stepping up to the plate, equipping their spaces with sophistic...

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Putting on a Show With Display Cooking

Jan. 13, 2007

For a generation that’s grown up watching Iron Chef and considers dining out a necessity, the restaurant experience needs drama, action and stagecraft to stand out. While open kitchens and displ...