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Fresh Farms founder Dean Svigos initially wasn’t planning on creating a chain of Chicago-area grocery stores. His family, he says, started out as owners of the former Family Drive-In in Humboldt Park. When they sold that location and set out on the arduous course to build a new location for the restaurant, another idea arose: “We thought a fruit market would be good.” For the first few months the produce market was open, Svigos says, “There were lines two blocks long. Food markets were not a thing in Chicago in 1980. It was just the beginning.” Today, Fresh Farms remains in the Svigos family, operated by Dean and his brothers, John and Mike. The grocery chain has four sprawling locations across Chicago, Niles and Wheeling, jam-packed with a vast array of international products. “We’ll bring the tastes of the world to you,” says Dean Svigos. “We have a motto: to challenge our palate. If you only like mac ‘n’ cheese or steak and potatoes, we’re not for you.” Continued on page 2
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His employees have international backgrounds, too, he says. Many of them speak languages in addition to or other than English. The chain claims to have the area’s largest selection of international food, including Croatian, Greek, Indian, Korean, Italian, Middle Eastern, Polish, Romanian and Russian. The diversity, Olive oil from Greece, Italy and more at Fresh Farms grocery in Niles. Photo by Carmél Carrillo Svigos says, adds to Fresh Farms’ expertise in meeting customers’ unique cultural needs. Born in Greece in a village of 500 people, Svigos and his family moved to Chicago in 1968. “When I was young, my parents walked far to buy food. They would pass three or four grocery stores to get to the one with the Greek food they wanted. “We try to create that ambience (at Fresh Farms) for first-generation customers, and have you experience what your grandparents” had access to when they first came to this country. “Everything is top quality available.” Indeed, Fresh Farms awarded 2016’s Independent Grocer of the Year. “We do not advertise,” Svigos points out. “We work strictly by word of mouth, and we try to bring all varieties to the customer and the market.” -C.C. a
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Federally Funded Food Box Program Extended to April A federal program that has provided boxes of fresh food to charities facing long lines of hungry people during the coronavirus pandemic has been extended through April, offering a lifeline as the economy struggles to recover and unemployment remains high. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it will purchase $1.5 billion of food for the Families to Farmers Food Box Program. The funding was included in the COVID-19 relief package signed into law in December, just as the program was set to end and food banks were raising concerns about food supply amid a growing need. -Source: Chicago Tribune
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Chobani is Betting on Probiotics Trend to Revive its Yogurt Sales in U.S. Chobani is jumping on the probiotics trend with three new yogurt-focused product lines that claim to boost gut health and immunity. The privately held company is the No. 1 maker of Greek yogurt, but it’s been expanding its product offerings as yogurt consumption has stagnated, adding oat milk, yogurt and coffee creamers to its lineup last year. In 2019, U.S. yogurt sales had fallen about 1% since 2015, according to Euromonitor International data. Chobani is trying to deepen its connection with probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeasts that can have health benefits when ingested. The new Chobani Probiotic products include blended yogurts and yogurt-based drinks. The company has also created versions geared to children that come in drinks and pouches. At $1.49 per cup for a yogurt, the price points are similar to its Greek yogurt. Chobani has already released fermented plantbased drinks under the probiotic line. -Source: MSNBC
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Younger Set Could Revitalize Wine Sales By appealing to y o u n g e r generations' preference for socially responsible businesses, the wine industry could better court millennial and Generation Z interest, with the latter demographic alone comprising about 32% of the global population today, Amber Lucas writes. According to Account Director Marcella Tompkins of McCue PR, whose clients include Ferrari-Carano winery, "Social justice and anti-racism is a huge concern for millennials and Gen Z, so brands that don't use their voice to stand alongside their customers risk losing their customers to brands that do."
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platform that partners with notable chefs to create deliveryonly virtual restaurant brands, is Anthony Bosko (left) and Fabio Viviani are among now available the chefs on Foodhaul’s roster. to consumers in Chicago, surrounding Chicagoland suburbs and Milwaukee. The unique cloud kitchen concept puts an emphasis on its chef partners to create long lasting brands, with every menu item crafted and tested to be as delicious as if it were ordered inside a restaurant. Foodhaul is creating an opportunity and solution for third-party restaurants and hospitality partners to use their existing, underutilized kitchens and labor to generate new revenues by licensing and executing Foodhaul’s virtual brands. With a selective screening process, Foodhaul vets each kitchen to ensure they are providing the highest level of quality control, service, and hospitality before they sign on to be licensee. Foodhaul then provides a turnkey toolkit with the concept’s recipes designed for systematic production, along with marketing and social media assets to help create awareness of the partnership. This full transparency model allows consumers to know exactly where their meals are coming from—essentially taking the “ghost” out of ghost kitchen. To complete the process, Foodhaul funnels orders to its licensed kitchens through a proprietary customer acquisition model, with a goal to ultimately create a new revenue stream for kitchens and keep staff employed. Foodhaul’s current roster totals seven original concepts, which include Toscana featuring traditional Italian and beloved family recipes and Burgers ’n Wiches, both from chef Fabio Viviani; Smokeheads BBQ from chef Anthony Bosko; Pluck’d, featuring wings from chef Dirk Flanigan; Stock & Leaves for soups and salads, Three Kings for pub-inspired fare, and Kid Oh’s, a collaboration with HandCut Foods. The platform’s unique culinary portfolio is made to order via premier delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates and more. Now more than ever, Foodhaul is committed to bringing its re-engineered culinary and delivery value chain to more restaurants and markets on a regional and national level. —Christian LesStrang Donte Tatum Photography
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No matter how you slice it, Burbank’s restaurant scene just got a jumbo addition. Slice Factory, admired for serving its giant slices in the suburbs from Elmwood Park to Evergreen Park, and in city neighborhoods from Pilsen to Archer Heights can now be found in Burbank, Ill. The new restaurant is at 7141 W 79th St., less than a block east of Harlem Ave. “When it comes to creating a winning pizza concept in Chicago, you have to stand out, and we do,” said Dom DiDiana, owner of Slice Factory. “Beyond our incredible menu and customer service, we’re authentic in every way. After moving from Italy to Chicago in the ‘90s, my family aspired to leave a lasting impression on the local restaurant scene, and Slice Factory truly aims to be a game changer.”
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First Black-Owned Distillery in State of Kentucky Opens in Louisville
Brough Brothers Distillery, the first and only Black-owned distillery in the state of Kentucky, recently opened in Louisville. The distillery was founded by Victor, Bryson and Christian Yarbrough, three brothers born and raised in Louisville, Ky. They wanted to produce quality bourbon whiskey in an industry that has thus far been inaccessible to some minority entrepreneurs. They are committed to supporting other local businesses in an effort to revitalize the West End neighborhood in which Brough Brothers is based. Their distillery will provide job opportunities and economic growth for the community of Park Hill, a historically underserved area of Louisville's West End. "Brough Brothers has an opportunity to not only provide employment opportunities for our local community, but also design an experience for locals and tourists in the heart of one of Kentucky's cultural hubs," said Brough Brothers CEO Victor Yarbrough. "At a time in history when there is much attention on Louisville, we are excited to represent positive change and hope for and on behalf of our city." Its bourbon shop will be open for business by appointment only in spring 2021. The bourbon is available now on store shelves and online. Brough Brothers has received glowing customer reviews for being one of the smoothest bourbons on the market. With major and independent retailers selling it in Kentucky, national retailers (Kroger, Total Wine and More, Trader Joe’s, Walmart) and distributors alike have taken notice of the brand’s explosive popularity. Brough Brothers has major distribution partnerships in five states: Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Colorado. The company will expand its distribution to another 20 states in early 2021.
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Mondelez Acquires Healthy Snack, Chocolate Maker Hu Master Holdings Chicago-based Mondelez International Inc. said it has acquired healthy snack and paleo chocolate maker Hu Master Holdings, confirming an earlier report in the Wall Street Journal. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Mondelez said the deal comes after a 2019 minority investment granted it a right of first offer to acquire the company. The deal closed in January. Food companies are increasingly focusing on healthier options in response to demand from more health-conscious consumers. Hu, which comes from the phrase “Get Back to Human,” was founded in 2012 as a family business run by Jason H. Karp and siblings Jordan Brown and Jessica (Brown) Karp. The first iteration was Hu Kitchen in New York City, a high-end restaurant with an emphasis on simple ingredients. Mondelez will continue to run the business as an independent one using all existing manufacturing facilities. -Source: MarketWatch
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Digital Currency Ramps Up The role of digital currency in retail is likely to expand in 2021 and companies such as Coin Cloud are ready to ride the wave by offering kiosks that provide on-demand exchange solutions. Coin Cloud said it recently installed its 1,250th kiosk, with the machines allowing shoppers to swap cash for digital options such as Bitcoin, automating what once was an in-person process. -Source: Progressive Grocer
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BOOKSHELF ‘Step Into Greatness’ Publisher: HigherLife Publishing Paperback: 110 pages Price: $19.95 ISBN-13 : 978-1951492489
Faith-based leader and motivational youth coach Jay Vinson recently announced the official release of his second book, created to help those struggling during difficult times. Written as a daily devotional, "Stepping Into Greatness: From Pain to Purpose & Promise" blends Vinson's personal and moving life story into a series of profound meditations that help guide readers to discover God's purpose for their lives. Warm, friendly and conversational, Vinson's devotional is intended for a wide audience: teenagers and adults, the faithful, and those who are still questioning. “The most important question anyone can ask themselves is, 'What is my purpose?'" said Vinson. "Because that question can lead us out of suffering and into a lifetime of discovering what God has planned for us. More often than not, that path starts with adversity and pain. This has never been more-clear than right now, with sickness and death all around us. But God always has a purpose for our pain. And life's adversity has a way of leading us toward a higher goal."
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The Jif Brand announced plans to launch its latest innovation with Jif Natural Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, which is available online and at select retailers. The new product is easy to use and can conveniently measure out the perfect portion of peanut butter for recipes, cookies and smoothies or be enjoyed right from the pouch. Made with five ingredients and 90 percent peanuts, Jif Natural Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter Spread contains no preservatives or GMOs.
Waco, Texas, restaurateur and “Fixer Upper” star Joanna Gaines has returned to the airwaves with a cooking show. Called “Magnolia Table,” the new show shares its name with Gaines’ beloved Waco restaurant, and her best-selling cookbook. The show was announced back in December, and features Gaines teaching her fans how to make Magnolia Table’s biscuits, along with more personal reciPhoto by Magnolia Network pes like her family’s fatayar, or Lebanese meat pies. The show premiered in January on Food Network with a behind-the-scenes special and its first two episodes, but expect “Magnolia Table” to eventually make its way over to the Magnolia Network, a television channel that is set to launch sometime this year in partnership with the Discovery Network. All episodes of the first season of “Magnolia Table” are available for streaming via Discovery Plus.
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Kellogg's Away From Home has opened the doors to its Menuvation Center at The Hatchery, a food and beverage business incubator in the heart of Chicago. The Menuvation Center marks a major investment by Kellogg's Away From Home in culinary innovation and partnership with operators. It's like a science lab, kitchen and think tank all rolled into one. The center will facilitate a close, collaborative partnership with Kellogg's Away From Home's culinary team to help operators create effective solutions that meet today's demand to keep menus fresh and on-trend. While at the Center, operators will have access to the proprietary iCrave Process, providing a fluid combination of data-driven analysis, real-world insights, and imaginative thinking to create the next big thing for their menus. Stephanie Izard, chef and owner of Girl & The Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra, Little Goat Diner, and Sugargoat in Chicago, joined chef Matt Jost of the Kellogg's Away From Home culinary team at the Hatchery to discuss why innovation is essential to chefs and operators. Chef Izard is known for her innovative solutions, especially during the pandemic, such as the “Girl and the Goatceries” meal kits that now ship nationally across the United States. "As a working chef and business owner, I know how hard it can be to balance the daily demands of running a restaurant with the importance of thinking ahead and constantly innovating to keep your menu fresh," said Izard. "I applaud Kellogg's for offering this important resource to operators at such a pivotal time in our industry." "The Menuvation Center offers operators an opportunity to closely partner with Kellogg's Away From Home, with a unique process that's rooted in operator, consumer, and culinary insights," said Shawn Busse, director of research and development at Kellogg Company. "The Hatchery felt like a perfect fit for our Menuvation Center because of its reputation for being at the center of ground-breaking ideas in our industry. An incubator mentality matches the innovative spirit the Menuvation Center is all about." The Menuvation Center and iCrave Process are supported by Kellogg's Away From Home's team of in-house chefs: Oona Settembre, Matt Jost, and Heath Schecter. The team brings a collective 56 years of food industry experience and expertise. The culinary team is dedicated to finding solutions for each operator's menu needs, through data-based insights, close collaboration and the creativity only chefs can provide.
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anxiety and depression. It can be caused by a lack of exposure to sunlight. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler has five foods with nutrients that can help fight off SAD. The first thing that Trierweiler says can affect your mental health are low folic acid levels, which are associated with anxiety and depression. Lentils are the number one source of folic acid in food. Low iron levels can also affect depression and anxiety, which Trierweiler says can be helped by eating clams. Iron is absorbed with the help of vitamin C, and clams contain vitamin C and iron, giving you double the benefits from one food.She also says to make sure you’re getting your recommended fiber intake, which helps your body digest food and nutrients. Her favorite source is raspberries, which pack 8 grams of fiber per cup. Keeping up on Omega 3 nutrients can also help combat inflammation that can take place in your brain when you experience depression and anxiety. Fish like salmon are a great source, and flax seeds can help fill in the gaps. Trierweiler’s last suggestion is to eat probiotics to create a healthy gut atmosphere. Fermented foods like sauerkraut can get you these nutrients. -Source: ClickOnDetroit.com
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Costco Supports Future of Stores Costco CEO Craig Jelinek said while e-commerce will no doubt play a key role in the wholesaler's future, the company is still committed to its brick-and-mortar stores and the in-person shopping experience that Costco is famous for. "It's still important to get people physically in the stores," Jelinek said. - Source: CNBC
U.K. to restrict junk food promos Britain will ban “buy one get one free” promotions for food high in fat, sugar or salt and free refills of sugary soft drinks in restaurants starting in April 2022, the government said, its latest step in its plan to tackle obesity and improve public health. The measures will also restrict where in a store promotions on such products can be advertised, and unhealthy promotions will not be allowed at checkouts, shop entrances or at the ends of aisles. Britain first proposed restricting “buy one get one free” deals on junk food in July, and also announced measures such as banning TV and online adverts for junk food before 9 p.m. In late 2020, the government went further and proposed a total ban on online advertising of unhealthy food. -Source: Reuters
EatingWell Magazine Predicts Top 10 Health and Wellness Trends for 2021 In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic really changed the way consumers eat and shop for food, as well as renewed an interest in staying healthy. With that in mind, EatingWell magazine identified trends—some new and some continuing to take off—that may be big in health and wellness this year. Here’s what to expect to see more of in 2021: 1. Immunity 2. Gut Health 3. Anti-Inflammation 4. Plant Protein 5. Air Frying 6. Chicory Root 7. Drinking Less 8. Gardening 9. Sleep 10. Adaptogens “If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts. Other men can learn from my success and send their wives and girlfriends fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries and of course, Valentine’s Day.” —Don Rickles
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USDA Conducting Local Food Marketing Practices Survey In January, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) began conducting its Local Food Marketing Practices Survey. First conducted in 2015, this Census of Agriculture special study looks at local and regional food systems and provides new data on how locally grown foods in the United States are marketed and sold. The results will be available in November 2021. “Federal funding and policies for local and regional food systems were greatly expanded by the last three Farm Bills and it is our job as a federal statistical agency to help measure this part of the agriculture sector,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “We are excited to provide the first official federal data ... and a fiveyear comparison point to inform policies and business in this area.” The Local Food Marketing Practices Survey is part of the Census of Agriculture Program and as such, federal laws require producers to respond and USDA to keep identities and answers confidential. The deadline for response is Feb. 16.
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Survey: U.S. Travelers Say Availability of Great Coffee at Hotel or Rental is Key For most people, coffee is a nonnegotiable ritual, even when on the road. To better understand these preferences when it comes to coffee on the go, Clio CofImage via Pixabay fee, the pod coffee system, released a survey delving into consumer coffee habits when traveling. Nearly 60% of respondents say availability of good cup of coffee at an Airbnb rental or hotel is important to them, as a good cup of Joe can't always be found on the road. It's also apparent from the responses that making a luxurious cup of coffee when staying in a hotel or rental hasn't always been so accessible, as the survey revealed half of respondents either always or sometimes bring their own coffee when traveling. Conducted on behalf of Clio Coffee, the survey of 2,093 Americans revealed additional interesting insights surrounding their traveling caffeine routine: 48.3% of respondents feel that at-home coffee is better quality than café coffee, with the biggest reason being the comfort and love of their morning ritual (41%). -Source: PRNewswire
Shake Shack Testing Delivery App Shake Shack has rolled out a delivery test via its mobile app in Miami with plans for expanding it to more markets next year. The chain uses third-party services for delivery and this will be the first time it will offer delivery orders via its branded app. -Source: Restaurant Business
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Food Fests Return to Disney World with COVID-19 Precautions Walt Disney World is ramping up tourism efforts with COVID-19 restrictions in place. The most magical place on Earth is inviting guests back to a series of food events, including the Food and Wine Classic, its annual dining festival. Touchless menus and temperature checks will be the norm at these events. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort is hosting “A Taste of Swan & Dolphin,” an all-inclusive walk-around dining festival with 10 stations and live musical entertainment, Feb. 27. For safety’s sake, the event page says “physically distanced safety protocols’’ will be implemented in addition to temperature checks for all guests upon entry. There will also be plexiglass dividers at food stations to avoid buffet-style serving, and PPE will be required for Disney cast members. Disney is also hosting its Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts through Feb. 22 with edible culinary art. And Disney’s main eating event, the Food & Wine Classic, will return this fall Oct. 29-30, Disney blog “Inside The Magic” reported. -Source: Fox News
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Charlottesville’s First Boutique Art Hotel Welcomes New Chef
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, the first boutique art hotel in the city’s historic downtown, announces the appointment of Hector Pabon to executive chef. Pabon brings an impressive culinary background to the hotel, having worked nearly 20 years in the food-service industry and extensively for Hyatt in Tampa Bay, Clearwater Beach, Fla., Atlanta, and most recently Santa Clara. In his new role, Pabon is responsible for overseeing and directing the hotel’s food service operations. A native to Puerto Rico, Pabon moved to Orlando, Fla., to start his culinary training at the Le Cordon Bleu Academy in 2001. He has since refined his training into “Floribbean” cuisine and leads with the philosophy that bringing the freshest, sustainable and local elements to the table is of the utmost importance. Pabon infuses this concept into the diverse culinary offerings at Quirk Hotel Charlottesville, where he integrates locally sourced ingredients to assemble bold and flavorful dishes. “The bounty of peak season ingredients from Charlottesville’s local farmers is nothing short of inspiring,” said Pabon. “I am elated to join the talented team at Quirk Hotel Charlottesville to deliver guests modern menus that are not only innovative, but celebrate the rich diversity and flavors of the Commonwealth.” Quirk Charlottesville features a variety of dining options, including the hotel’s signature restaurant The Pink Grouse, the innovative Lobby Bar, picturesque Rooftop Bar, whiskey bar Bobboo and the cozy Quirk Café. Inspired by the bounty of its home state, each dining outlet integrates locally sourced ingredients, seasonings and spirits to assemble bold and flavorful dishes, signature drinks and desserts. Since being appointed executive chef, Pabon has set to work elevating the menu offerings at Quirk Café, where breakfast and lunch dishes cater to comfort, sweet and savory-seeking palates. On the Rooftop, Pabon has created dishes inspired by the rustic cooking of Italy and the season’s local produce to enjoy on the all-day indoor/outdoor space with amazing neighborhood and panoramic city views. With Pabon at the helm, Quirk Charlottesville will soon unveil the menu for its soon-to-open barrel-aged spirits bar, Bobboo, a perfect pairing to its signature whiskey flights.
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Join Us for a Free Webinar on What Food Industry Employers Can Expect From The Incoming Administration In The Area Of Labor and Employment Law Please join labor and employment law partner Rob Bernstein from Laner Muchin on Feb. 23 and March 2 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for an informative webinar on what food industry employers can expect from the incoming administration in the area of labor and employment law. Topics such as what food industry employers can expect to see with respect to anti-discrimination laws and the EEOC, workplace safety law and OSHA, labor law and the NLRB, wage and hour law and the Department of Labor, and other topics such as workplace scheduling mandates, paid leave and immigration issues will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask Rob their questions on these subjects as well. About Rob Bernstein: Rob joined Laner Muchin in 1995 and has been a partner since 2003. His practice has been concentrated in defending employers in employment disputes and proceedings throughout the country, counseling employers on their day-to-day labor and employment issues, training management on a host of labor and employment topics, drafting and negotiating employment and non-competition agreements, drafting employee handbooks and corporate policy manuals, as well as handling collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and a variety of other labor and employment matters on behalf of employers.
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foodindustrynews.com EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin ....................... EMPLOYMENT LAW Laner Muchin ....................................Page 25 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions ................. Page 42 ETHNIC BREADS-ROLLS & PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ................................................... ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................ Page 40 FACILITY MAINTENANCE UmbrellaOne National Facility Services ......... FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The........................................ FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance .................................... FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Fox Valley Fire & Safety ................................. FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .......... FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods ................................... FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT Step Advantage .................................Page 12 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ................... Page 08 Cugini Distribution ............................. Page 16 Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 Tec Foods Inc ....................................Page 27 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ..................... Anichini Brothers ............................................ B & B Foodservice ......................................... Chef’s Quality Meats ...................................... GFS Distribution ............................................. Grecian Delight Foods ................................... Olympia Food Industries ................................ Perfromance Food Service - Chicago ............ Sysco Food Services Chicago ....................... Wilkens Foodservice ...................................... FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 Tec Foods Inc ....................................Page 27 Grecian Delight Foods ................................... Neil Jones Food Company ............................. Olympia Food Industries ................................ Texas Pete ..................................................... FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods ...................................... FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ................................... FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ....................... Losurdo Inc .................................................... Thunderbird Food Machinery ......................... FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc..................... Page 17 Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 Cobblestone Ovens........................................ United Fast Food & Beverage ........................ FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN Losurdo Inc .................................................... Sarfatty Associates......................................... FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc..................... Page 17 Cobblestone Ovens........................................ FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 19 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising ....................................... FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer ................. Page 02 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ............................. FURNITURE/FIXTURES/DESIGN Vitro Seating Products ...................................
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GAMING TERMINALS Aces Up Gaming ............................................ 773-209-4800 GELATO Algelato Chicago ............................................ 847-455-5355 GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .............................Page 24 630-483-2256 GIARDINIERA E Formella & Sons ............................Page 18 630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ..................................... 847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 847-381-0448 GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS LED Billboard Trucks...................................... 312-924-7979 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc ............................................ 815-744-1453 Mahoney Environmental Inc........................... 815-730-2088 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental ......................... Page 18 888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc ............................................ 815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP SERVICE Tierra Environmental ......................... Page 18 888-551-1998 Mahoney Environmental Inc........................... 815-730-2088 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America............. Page 20 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................... 708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ................................ 847-349-9358 GROCERY MANUFACTURERS MEMBERSHIP Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............... Page 10 708-547-5969 Meirtran ATM .....................................Page 14 815-275-8031 GYROS Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ................................ 847-349-9358 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA ..................................Page 23 630-920-0000 HACCP TRAINING & CONSULTING Task Insurance Group .................................... 847-440-2323 HALAL DELI MEATS Deli Halal ........................................................ 224-900-7567 HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS Deli Halal ........................................................ 224-900-7567 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ................................... 847-232-4474 UmbrellaOne National Facility Services ......... 773-383-6826 HEALTH INSURANCE Employco USA ..................................Page 23 630-920-0000 Gallagher...........................................Page 10 630-285-3686 National Restaurant Association .................... 312-715-5363 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ................................................ 847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB .........................................Page 18 877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice ......................................... 815-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla ...........................................Page 20 312-243-8882 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America............. Page 20 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................... 708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .......... 800-373-9714 HOODS & DUCTS C & R Equipment Company .............. Page 24 773-523-0315 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef.......................................Page 17 773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage ......................................... 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago ............................................ 800-249-5226 HOT SAUCE Texas Pete ..................................................... 716-913-7516 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010
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Food Industry News® February 2021 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Giant Refrigeration ......................................... 773-539-9629 Restaurant Handyman ................................... 847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ........... Page 21 608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ............ Page 08 847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago .......................... Page 16 773-235-5588 Algelato Chicago ............................................ 847-455-5355 Fox Valley Farms ........................................... 630-231-3005 ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .............................Page 24 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .............................Page 24 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago .......................... Page 16 773-235-5588 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24.............................................. 847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service................................. 708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ...................... Page 04 312-733-3900 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 847-381-0448 INSURANCE Society Insurance.............................. Page 02 888-576-2438 Cacciatore Insurance ..................................... 312-264-6055 Caro Insurance Services ................................ 708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency ............................ 630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ................ 847-310-0400 Task Insurance Group .................................... 847-440-2323 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher...........................................Page 10 630-285-3686 Cacciatore Insurance ..................................... 312-264-6055 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ..................................... 312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates......................................... 847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ....................................... 847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods .................................Page 44 877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago ............................................ 800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Performance Food Service - Chicago ........... 630-896-1991 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ............................ Page 18 630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ............................................ 312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 19 708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................ Page 40 630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc . Page 09 877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix ......................................................... 602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ....................... 630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage .................................Page 12 312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America............. Page 20 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................... 708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin ....................................Page 25 312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ...................................... 773-254-6100 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits .................................. 708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ............................................ 773-378-3908
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Page 35 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ...... Page 31 888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing ............................................ 708-544-4500 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 MEAT-ORGANIC-NATURAL-ABF Fox Deluxe Stap............................................. 847-520-8300 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .................................Page 13 847-228-7070 New S B L Inc....................................Page 15 773-376-8280 Park Packing Company..................... Page 09 773-254-0100 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ..................... 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ............................................ 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ...................................... 708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap............................................. 847-520-8300 International Meat Company .......................... 773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company..................... Page 09 773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ................................ 847-349-9358 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ......................... 773-637-0626 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics.............................................. 312-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing ............................................ 708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ............................................ 708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ......................................... 815-834-2621 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing .................................. 773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago .......................... Page 16 773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ................................................... 773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks...................................... 312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB .........................................Page 18 877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ......................... 773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils .................... 708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap............................................. 847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens........................................ 847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barrington Packaging Systems ......... Page 22 888-814-7999 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems ......... Page 22 888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ................................... 847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ....................................Page 27 773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 19 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply .................................. 773-588-6688
PARTITIONS-ACRYLIC Social D Partitions .......................................... 224-242-2236 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES 708-233-0808 Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 19 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution .............................Page 16 708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ....................... 773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection ............... Page 14 773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee ...................................................... 847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ................................. 630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS Kangaroo Propane ............................Page 43 630-479-9750 TNG Industries ..................................Page 10 708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ..................................Page 23 630-920-0000 ADP ................................................................ 847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions .......................... Page 03 800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ............................Page 28 800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef.......................................Page 17 773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods ................................... 847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ................................ 847-349-9358 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ............................................ 312-644-8004 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The........................................ 773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Illinois Wholesale ..............................Page 33 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ................................. 630-690-2870 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Illinois Wholesale ..............................Page 33 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ................................. 630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions.................................. 630-521-9900 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ..........................Page 45 773-538-1511 Peer Foods..................................................... 773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Illinois Wholesale ..............................Page 33 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Systems Inc ................................. 630-690-2870 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Illinois Wholesale ..............................Page 33 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ................................. 630-690-2870 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ..........................Page 45 773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc....................................Page 15 773-376-8280 POULTRY-WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap............................................. 847-520-8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance .................................... 708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing ............................................ 708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing ............................................ 708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ............................Page 18 630-873-3208 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Wilkens Foodservice ...................................... 708-235-0788 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ..................... 630-514-1338 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee ...................................................... 847-828-4812 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks...................................... 312-924-7979 PROPANE Kangaroo Propane ............................Page 43 630-479-9750 PROPANE SERVICE Kangaroo Propane ............................Page 43 630-479-9750
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Kangaroo Propane ............................Page 43
630-479-9750
Falk PR ..........................................................
847-208-7052
PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES IMR Chicago ..................................................
PUBLISHING
312-878-1222
Food Industry News .......................................
847-699-3300
Chicago Booth...................................Page 40
773-378-8400
CSI - Coker Service Inc..................... Page 17
888-908-5600
RE-UPHOLSTERY
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Kool Technologies .............................Page 24
Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 Mechanical 24 ................................................
REFRIGERATION SERVICE & REPAIR
630-483-2256
847-381-0448
847-987-9738
Giant Refrigeration .........................................
773-539-9629
Custom Cooler & Freezer ................. Page 02
630-879-3131
Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ...........
312-872-8050
Stanovich Hospitality ......................................
708-359-1911
CSI - Coker Service Inc..................... Page 17
888-908-5600
Wood Food Systems .........................Page 29
847-949-9663
Losurdo Inc ....................................................
630-833-4650
REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL REPUTATION MANAGEMENT
RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS
RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
FSI/Foodservice Solutions ............................. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Custom Cooler & Freezer ................. Page 02
Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 19 Alfa Restaurant Supply ..................................
Berkel Midwest ............................................... Schultz Supply ...............................................
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR
847-719-6088
630-879-3131
708-233-0808
773-588-6688 800-921-9151 708-652-2020
Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc . Page 09
877-876-2326
CSI - Coker Service Inc..................... Page 17
888-908-5600
Berkel Midwest ...............................................
800-921-9151
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42 Cobblestone Ovens........................................
Emerald Service Inc .......................................
Major Appliance Service.................................
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED
March Quality Used & New Equip ..... Page 13
RESTAURANT MARKETING
Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ...........
RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES
John Moauro/Realty Executives.....................
Kudan Group Inc ............................................ Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ........................
Pontarelli & Company ....................................
RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS
Losurdo Inc ....................................................
Sarfatty Associates.........................................
RESTAURANTS
La Scarola Restaurant ...................................
847-381-0448
847-635-0172 888-696-7317 708-447-4100 800-210-5895 312-872-8050 708-361-1150
312-575-0480
708-562-9328 847-778-3571 630-833-4650
847-920-1100
312-243-1740
ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America............. Page 20
800-325-8476
Care Sheet Metal & Roofing ............. Page 39
708-387-9784
Step Advantage .................................Page 12
312-801-4123
Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47
773-265-6500
ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS
Tec Foods Inc ....................................Page 27
SANITATION CERTIFICATION
Illinois Restaurant Association .......................
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SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS
All Sports Direct .............................................
630-918-3000
Vienna Beef.......................................Page 17
773-278-7800
Anichini Brothers ............................................
312-644-8004
SAUSAGE
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .....................
Crawford Sausage .........................................
TABLES-ALL TYPES
Chicago Booth...................................Page 40
773-378-8400
Waco Manufacturing ......................................
312-733-0054
RestaurantWoodTables.com ..........................
630-514-1338
TAMALES
773-277-3095
TEA-GREEN
Red Hot Chicago ............................................ 800-249-5226 SCALES Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company.................. Page 08 773-847-1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride .............................Page 05 800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors ................................... Page 11 708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ...................................... 312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ................................Page 42 630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Alpha POS Services Inc ................................. 630-690-2870 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental .........................Page 18 888-551-1998 SHEET METAL FABRICATION C & R Equipment Company .............. Page 24 773-523-0315 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions ...... Page 31 888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils .................. Page 47 773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics............................Page 06 888-774-6270 SIGNS Pinata Graphics.............................................. 312-929-6805 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 SLOT MACHINES Illinois Gaming Systems ................................. 312-544-9856 SMOKERS Wood Food Systems .........................Page 29 847-949-9663 SMOKERS-COMMERCIAL Game Changer Smokers ............................... 574-353-7855 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ..................................... 773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .............................Page 24 630-483-2256 SOFT SERVICE MIX Chicago Vegan Foods .................................... 630-629-9667 SOUP BASES R L Schreiber Inc............................................ 954-972-7102 SOUPS Vienna Beef.......................................Page 17 773-278-7800 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef).................. 773-278-7800 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors ................................... Page 11 708-926-2951 SPICES La Criolla ...........................................Page 20 312-243-8882 SQF CONSULTING Task Insurance Group .................................... 847-440-2323 STAFFING-SERVICES All About Personnel ...........................Page 03 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services .............. Page 48 847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance .................................... 708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc . Page 09 877-876-2326 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest ............................................... 800-921-9151 SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES Collage LLC ................................................... 312-593-8084 SWEET GOODS North Shore Baking Corp ............................... 773-655-3485 TABLE TOP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l ................. 773-604-8700
773-599-6200
Supreme Frozen Products .............................
773-622-3777
Dewdrop Tea ..................................................
630-335-7806
All About Personnell ..........................Page 03
630-336-6238
TEMPORARY STAFFING
Atlas Employment Services .............. Page 48
THEATERS AND VENUES
Onesti Entertainment Corporation..................
TOMATO PRODUCTS
847-671-1557
630-962-7000
Pastorelli Foods ................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY
TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Food Industry News .......................................
847-699-3300
Midwest Food Expo WRA .............................
608-216-2817
Paramount Truck Body...................... Page 11
312-666-6441
American Graphics............................Page 06
888-774-6270
Lylas Rentals/Budget Truck Rental ................
847-233-0472
D & S Truck Center ...........................Page 16
708-352-5551
Freeway Ford ....................................Page 26
708-442-9000
Wisconsin Restaurant Association .................
800-589-3211
Chicago Vegan Foods ....................................
630-629-9667
Paramount Truck Body...................... Page 11
312-666-6441
Collage LLC ...................................................
312-593-8084
Enviromatic Corp of America............. Page 20
800-325-8476
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR TRUCK GRAPHICS TRUCK RENTAL
TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED TRUCKS
UPCOMING EVENTS VEGAN FOODS
VEHICLE WRAPS
VENDING MACHINES
VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING
Olympia Maintenance ....................................
VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS
708-344-0344
Illinois Gaming Systems .................................
312-544-9856
Mackay Heating & Mechanical .......... Page 42
847-381-0448
WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mechanical 24 ................................................
WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
847-987-9738
Custom Cooler & Freezer ................. Page 02
630-879-3131
Americaneagle.com ..........................Page 32
847-699-0300
Ideal Bakery ...................................................
773-631-6897
KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication........ Page 45
630-930-9516
Instantwhip Chicago ..........................Page 16
773-235-5588
Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free ............
312-872-8050
Fox Deluxe Stap.............................................
847-520-8300
Thatcher Oaks Awnings .................................
630-833-5700
Deutsch Wine & Spirits ..................................
708-687-9870
Employco USA ..................................Page 23
620-920-0000
Kool Technologies .............................Page 24
630-483-2256
WEBSITE DESIGN WEDDING CAKES
WELDING & FABRICATING WHIPPED CREAM
WI-FI SYSTENS FOR RESTAURANTS WILD GAME
WIND SCREENS
WINE & SPIRITS
WORKERS COMP INSURANCE
YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT
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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller
This month I am proud to be pictured with Dan Bachovich Sr. (right) and his son Dan Jr. (center), the second and third generation owners of Boni Vino Ristorante & Pizzeria, 111 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago. This restaurant has been a staple in the South Loop for over 50 years, catering to tourists, hotel guests and those who love authentic Chicago pizza and Italian cuisine. The pictures on the wall tell a great story. Be sure to visit when they reopen for dine-in guests.
Rob and Griffen Wilson are with Employco USA, a firm specializing in helping food business owners and managers to save time dealing with payroll, benefits and HR compliance issues. Outsourcing these tasks to Employco’s responsive team of experienced professionals makes good business sense. Employco USA acts as a scalable human resource infrastructure for the needs of any client regardless of size. They are a full-service HR outsource firm providing payroll services, health care and workers comp insurances, employee handbooks and more. You may see their ad on page 23 of this issue. Andrew Noteman is the founder and owner of American Graphics, a firm providing vehicle graphics and wraps, retail graphics and signs, banners, billboards, event and trade-show graphics, fleet graphics design, building wraps and wall and floor graphics to all types of restaurants, retailers and suppliers. Andrew understands that the true value in becoming a trusted supplier is being the safe, reliable choice and always delivering more than the customers expect. If you are interested in strengthening your brand, contact Andrew today. You may see his ad on page 6 of this issue. Paula Dinardo and Michael Hahn are the principals of Al Gelato Chicago. With over 35 years of making artisan-style gelato and premium frozen desserts, they only use local, all natural ingredients to assure one-of-a-kind delicious taste. The uniquely dense texture and old-world intense flavors are what make their signature gelato popular throughout the country. You may see Al Gelato listed in our buyer’s directory under Desserts. The products are made in their new, state-of-the-art plant in Franklin Park, Ill. Rob Morelli is a pizza/Italian/Roma brand specialist at Performance Foodservice-Chicago, a full line food distributor providing everything needed for those serving Italian foods and pizza. Rob’s many years of working with restaurant owners and chefs has enabled him to become an expert in helping buyers to improve quality, save money and increase their profitability. With the challenges facing every food business owner today, it pays to consult with an expert like Rob and other members of the Roma/PFS team who deliver value and expertise with every order and every conversation. You can find Performance Foodservice-Chicago listed in our buyer’s directories under Italian Food Products.
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Lettuce Entertain You Adds Tavern Pizza, Variety of Soups to its to-go Lineup
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises recently announced two openings: Coastal Soups and Bill’s Original Tavern Pizza. New to the kitchen at Summer House Santa Monica in Chicago’s Lincoln Park is carryout and delivery-only soup-centric Coastal Soups photo by Jordan Johnson restaurant, Coastal Soups. Brought to you by Summer House’s chef Ben Goodnick, Coastal Soups offers comfort by the cup or quart with eight homemade creations rotating seasonally. Just in time for soup season, these soups are available for pick-up and delivery at Summer House’s Chicago location only. Bill’s Original Tavern Pizza is dishing out Chicago tavern-style pizza for carryout and delivery in downtown Chicago and now, Rosemont too. The pizza dough is rolled, which creates a crispy, thin Bill’s Original Tavern Pizza photos by Nick Murway crust pie that is then cut into squares. Bill’s menu is complete with appetizers such as Parmesan french fries, fresh salads, a variety of thin crust pizzas, desserts and more. Named for RPM Restaurant’s partner and native Chicagoan Bill Rancic, the inspiration for the pizzeria came from two RPM partners, Bill Rancic and Kelly Clancy, who both grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where classic tavern-style pizza was a big part of both of their childhoods. “My family would order tavern-style pizza every Friday night from iconic South Side pizzerias like Fox’s and Aurelio’s,” says Bill Rancic. “To be able to open up a tavern-style pizza place is exciting because I get to share something that was such a big part of my childhood with everyone.” “My dad has owned a pizzeria for the last 25 years on the South Side of Chicago at 115th and Pulaski,” says Kelly Clancy, partner, RPM Restaurants. “I grew up working there and at the beginning of this project, the first stop for chef Sam Dickstein and me was to my family’s pizzeria.”
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ITALIAN BEEF All Natural Flavor Since 1934 Kellogg Debuts
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WHOLESALE CASH & CARRY • CALL FOR SAMPLES: 773-237-7530 Ocean Spray Launches Plant-Based Fruit and Nut Snack Mix Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has introduced Ocean Spray Craveology Fruit and Nut Snack Mix, a uniquely flavored dried fruit and nut snack mix with plant-based protein and simple ingredients to support a healthy lifestyle. The farmer-owned cooperative seeks to diversify use of the cranberry superfruit and empower consumers with health-focused nourishment and various flavor profiles. Developed with the flavor seeker in mind, Ocean Spray Craveology will be available in three variations: spicy coconut curry, vanilla chai and Tuscan herb, aimed to bring consumers an experiential snacking experience from different cuisines and cultures. Using a unique mix of spices and seasonings, Craveology features a mix of walnuts, pecans, roasted peanuts, roasted pumpkin seeds and roasted almonds, as well as Ocean Spray cranberries. -Source: PRNewswire
Lipton Sponsoring Program to Inspire Heart Health Care Lipton, the No. 1 tea brand in the United States, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the American Heart Association’s Life is Why program that inspires people to live healthier, longer lives. According to the latest statistics from the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. (48%) have cardiovascular disease, which remains the number one cause of death in the country. Lipton is working with the association to help raise awareness on the impact of diet and lifestyle on heart health, including the benefits of drinking unsweetened brewed tea.
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Little Debbie Cereal The creator of one of the nation's favorite breakfast cereals is teaming up with America's No. 1 selling snack cake to transform the beloved childhood treat into Kellogg's Little Debbie® Oatmeal Creme Pies Cereal. Breakfast and creme pie fans alike can now experience the irresistibly iconic treat at their breakfast table. Crispy oatmeal cookie flavored cereal pieces made with cinnamon, nutmeg and molasses feature a sweet, creamy coating.
Pepsi Releasing a ‘Cocoa’ Cola
Over the years, plenty of cola flavors have been released—cherry, vanilla, coffee, etc.—with varying degrees of success. Pepsi has announced plans to release a new drink that adds a winter-appropriate, hot chocolate spin to the brand’s signature soda, billed as “a delicious blend of cocoa (and hint of marshmallow) mixed with Pepsi cola.” Certainly, chocolate lovers may be sold on this idea regardless of what Pepsi decided to call it, but the name itself is noteworthy, too: Pepsi “Cocoa” Cola. (The quotation marks are theirs, not ours.) -Source: Food & Wine
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For many Americans, the name “Hershey” means chocolate. The man who started it all, Milton S. Hershey, was a great humanitarian and philanthropist. In 1905, Milton Hershey built his famous chocolate company in the town known today as Hershey, Penn. Hershey envisioned a complete new community around his factory. He built a model town for his employees that included houses, an inexpensive public transportation system, a quality public school system and extensive recreational and cultural opportunities. He was concerned about providing adequate recreation and diversions, so he built a park that opened on May 30, 1906, and expanded rapidly over the next several years. Amusement rides, a swimming pool, and a ballroom were added. Soon, trolley cars and trains were bringing thousands of out-of-town visitors to the park. Looking for a special place to spend Valentine’s Day, or a place for a family break, a girlfriends’ spa getaway? It can all be found here. Romance In Hershey Package, available at the Hotel Hershey (top photo) and Hershey Lodge (right): n Deluxe accommodations n Rose petal turndown n Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries n Breakfast n Admission to Hershey Gardens n Admission to The Hershey Story Museum Spa Packages: Indulge in total luxury at the Spa at the Hotel Hershey, which is affectionately known as the Chocolate Spa. Stress and worries melt away courtesy of their spa packages. Choose from decadent Hershey’s Chocolate Packages, featuring Hershey’s dark chocolate and signature Hershey’s chocolate treatments. Each spa package includes some of the most popular treatments–massage, facials and body scrubs and wraps. Be sure to make an appointment. Accommodations include: The Hotel Hershey, situated high atop the town of Hershey, with 276 guest rooms, including 48 cottages, as well as 25,000 square feet of meeting and function space. The 1930s hotel is a recipient of the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award. The Hotel Hershey is one of the finest historic hotels of America. Known for its refined elegance, signature service and abundant amenities, the Hotel Hershey is a one-of-a-kind destination in Chocolate Town U.S.A. Hershey Lodge has 665 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of function space, Hershey Lodge provides convenience and comfort for families and guests of all ages. Enjoy the sweet hospitality and iconic chocolate details around every corner. Hersheypark Camping Resort is a beautiful, 55-acre, year-round family destination, offering 50 cabins, over 300 open and shaded campsites and various amenities. For more information on Hershey entertainment and resorts, visit www.HersheyPA.com.
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Pure Michigan Campaign Returns, Showcases Winter Recreation, Travel
The regional and in-state Pure Michigan winter advertising campaign will run in key markets through the end of February and is marking its return with a new ad spot, Still Pure. The ad lets travelers know that through safe travel, Michigan offers a piece of normalcy during uncertain times. “It’s so exciting to see the Pure Michigan ad campaign back on the air in support of the winter travel season and continuing to create an incredible sense of pride all across the state,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “This year it’s more important than ever for people to travel local with proper precautions and support Michigan’s tourism and hospitality businesses, including restaurants, ski resorts and retailers, while safely enjoying Michigan’s great outdoors and destinations across the state. ... Wear a mask, practice safe social distancing and wash your hands frequently.” “Michigan was made for winter, and this winter presents new opportunities to travel safely while enjoying all the outdoor activities Michigan has to offer,” said Dave Lorenz, vice president of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. “This campaign is designed to encourage travelers to safely get out and have a snow day, learn a new sport, and support the travel industry.” Planning is also already underway on the Pure Michigan spring/summer campaign, which is slated to launch in March. Travel Michigan is anticipating pent-up demand for leisure travel and outdoor recreation this summer, and will continue to position Michigan strongly for travelers within the region and beyond while also sharing a message of safe travel statewide.
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