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City Barbeque was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1999 with a handful of recipes from a winning barbeque competition team. They’ve since grown to 35 locations (soon to be 43). City Barbeque opened their first Chicagoland location in Berwyn in 2017; that location will be joined this year by new joints in Orland Park, Deerfield, Downers Grove, Vernon Hills, and Park Ridge. Every day, at every restaurant, they slow-smoke award-winning barbeque and craft homemade sides and desserts. City Barbeque’s collard greens start the day as fresh greens; their fanfavorite fries are cut in-house daily and fried to order; and their scratchmade peach cobbler, served with handwhipped cream, is plenty big enough to share (but good luck finding someone willing to share it!).

City Barbeque’s food has been recognized by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (American Royal Invitational World Champion Brisket), Restaurant Hospitality magazine “More Cowbell,” which the publication named one of the country’s best sandwiches), the National Turkey Federation (Turkey on the Menu, Fast Casual category), Cooking with Paula Deen (Ten to Try: Banana Pudding), and more. Additionally, in 2016, they were named Best Barbeque by local publications in every market they have served. They’ve also won numerous awards for City Barbeque’s personalized, affordable catering. They proudly cater special moments for folks, and their experience can’t be matched: City Barbeque catered more than 1,000 weddings in 2017, and already have that many booked for 2018. Continued on page 32

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The Illinois Food Retailers Association has announced that they have teamed up with Food Industry News to present the first Illinois Food Industry Trade Show, taking place Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the Schaumburg Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL. The new show will bring together both food retailers and restaurant operators to taste and learn about new ways to make their businesses more profitable. “This is an ideal opportunity for attendees to experience new food and beverage trends, technology, services and equipment in a more intimate setting than a national show,” said IFRA President Brian Jordan. “Supermarkets are always looking for new ways to engage customers and stay ahead of the ever-increasing sophistication of the American palate. As a result, they are adding or expanding ready-to-eat food service offerings as another way to attract customers.” The new show also offers expanded trade show hours for vendors and buyers and educational programs in the form of mini-workshops taking place throughout the trade show floor. “Both food retailers and restaurant operators are going to like this new concept for the show,” Jordan continued. “Two major segments of the food service industry can come together to learn about new cutting edge technologies and products all in one day, while they network with others who are involved in food service, as well.” Information and registration for the show can be found at www.ifraevents.com/. The Illinois Food Retailers Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the growth and profitability of locally owned and owner-operated retail food stores and the suppliers that service them. IFRA membership strengthens the link to the food industry at-large and provides industry-specific programs, essential and timely information about general industry topics and updates on legislative and regulatory issues that affect their businesses.

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A Message From Our Publisher Welcome NRA to Chicago. The National Restaurant Association Show will be held from May 19-22, 2018 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America, approximately 2.5 miles south of downtown Chicago. While in Chicago, take some time to visit some of the top tourist attractions. A visit to Navy Pier is a must. Navy Pier, a Chicago Landmark is located on the Chicago shoreline of Lake Michigan with attractions, shops and restaurants. Take a ride on the Centennial Wheel or take a dinner cruise aboard the Odyssey or Spirit of Chicago. The Sydeck Chicago is another highly recommended landmark. Located on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, step onto a glass Skydeck for an incredible view of the city. Take an Architectural River Boat Ride on the Chicago River. Ride on one of the Hop-On-HopOff Trolleys & Double Decker Bus Tours Chicago with multiple routes and stops. Take a walk and enjoy the grounds of Millennium Park. Visit a museum which include; the Art Institute of Chicago, Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Shedd Aquarium. Take time for some shopping at the Water Tower Place and on Michigan Avenue. Chicago is known for its hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, pizza and Italian beef but there is so much more. The food scene in ,Chicago is very diverse. It is a dining mecca with American, Asian, BBQ, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Middle Eastern, Mexican and the list goes on and on. Chicago is a meat town too. We have some of the finest steakhouses in the country. The donut trend has seen numerous shops opening around the city. Nightlife includes comedy clubs, theaters, and live music venues including a big country music presence. In the city there are numerous rooftop bars with spectacular views along with sports bars, craft breweries, whiskey bars and the local favorite neighborhood hangout. Enjoy your stay in Chicago! Valerie Miller President, Food Industry News

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Dunkin’ Donuts will start testing a catering program today at seven Boston-area stores with an eye on taking it national. The success of separate catering programs established by Dunkin’ franchisees and DoorDash spurred the company to test the concept, said Sherrill Kaplan, Dunkin’s vice president of digital marketing and innovation. - Boston Herald The Krystal Co. named longtime industry executive Paul Macaluso the chain’s new CEO. Macaluso comes to Atlanta-based Krystal from McAlister’s Deli, where he had been president. He replaces Omar Janjua, who was named CEO of Taco Bueno. The 6th Annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass will be held May 19,2018 at Whirlpool Centennial Park in St. Joseph, MI featuring live music, craft beer, regional wines and local beer. Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. is North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts. The new Great Wolf Lodge plans to open July 1st, 2018 in Gurnee, IL. Additional resorts are planned for Bloomington, MN, LaGrange GA and Scottsdale, AZ. Madison Craft Beer Week will be held May 4-13, 2018, for 10 days of Craft Beer Events, throughout the Madison area. Mission BBQ just opened its 60th location in Panama City,

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Dinova, Inc., a business dining marketplace, is celebrating another year of positive growth with the release of its 2017 results. Significantly, Dinova reports that its annual business dining spend under management surpassed $7 billion in 2017, a milestone for the nine-year-old startup. This increase comes on the heels of a great fourth quarter, in which overall spending through the company’s marketplace increased 24% over Q4 2016. For the year, the number of transactions in the entire Dinova marketplace increased by 22% compared to FY2016. Business dining is the third largest travel and entertainment expense category for enterprise and small to medium sized businesses, and it’s the most undermanaged. Dinova companies seek to harness this expense category by participating in the program. Aptly, in Q4 2017, Dinova’s enterprise accounts saw a 17% increase in marketplace spend and participating restaurants saw a 6% increase in average check size. While the restaurant industry at large saw little growth in the first 3 quarters of 2017 and a small uptick at the end of the year, it still wasn’t a good year overall. In contrast, Dinova partner restaurants saw increased traffic throughout the year from a 20% increase in marketplace spend. This boost is a product of continued adoption of Dinova’s program among corporations, and gives restaurants access to proprietary channels that would otherwise not be available “Surpassing $7 billion in annual business dining spend influence is tremendously exciting for us,” said Vic Macchio, CEO and founder of Dinova. “In this $60 billion industry, we are confident that our marketplace – and our ability to shine a spotlight on the value of business dining – will only continue to grow.” – www.dinova.com

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Here Comes Gen Z: Things Employers Between You and Your Servers Need to Know ■ When guests are prompted to tip, they tip three times more. And you know the drill: more tips = less turnover = more money saved. ■ Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday point out in what ways employees can be working more efficiently, highlight what else they can do for the company, and remind them that they need to be creating more aggressive revenue goals. On Friday, make sure you compliment them on the job well done and how happy you are to be working with them. Do the same thing over the weekend through text messages and emails, which will make them feel ecstatic and ready to work hard on Monday.

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In the material world, that which we give becomes less; in the intangible realm, the more you give of something, the more of it you have for yourself. The more you share, the more it finds you. In the words of the great Muslim poet Rumi: “That which you seek, is seeking you.”

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As sour beer sales rise in the US, it is the perfect time for chefs to experiment with it in the kitchen, writes Jane Black. Mussels can benefit from being braised in a fruity lambic, and chef Peter Smith has had pleasant results churning ice cream with apricot sour ale for Sovereign in Washington, D.C. – Adapted from The Wall Street Journal

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Today’s young professionals do what every true struggler must do—go for auditions, crash on friend’s couches and accept embarrassing jobs to make that month’s rent. “I won’t do things for free even if it is something I love,” said Indian actress Kalki Koechlin. She’s not alone. It is important to immerse yourself in purpose, not just staying on the same course, say experts. Women pursuing their careers in full earnest are often ensnared by guilt. The trick lies in owning quality personal time whenever you can: Outsource some pieces of your life and reclaim the rest.

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Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria just opened their ninth location at 6415 Dempster in Morton Grove, Illinois. This is the first Morettti’s to be constructed in a new ground up building. Moretti’s is owned by the Hoffman family, who operate eight other Moretti’s locations in Chicago, Bartlett, Fox Lake, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Lake in the Hills, Rosemont and Schaumburg. “We are thrilled to be part of the Morton Grove community!”’ said owner Mark Hoffmann. “My family and our staff will be going to new heights to deliver a fun, highquality dining experience when you visit the new Moretti’s. Or we’ll bring Moretti’s right to your, quick and easy. At our place or at yours, let our family service your family!’ Moretti’s offers dine-in, carry out and delivery, as well as full service catering and private event rooms, The new 12,500 square food restaurant will accommodate up to 600 people for dining, with three private event rooms for parties up to 20. Full AV and entertainment services are offered in-house for corporate and social private events. Plus, they have a beautiful spacious outdoor patio. Moretti’s specializes in innovative Italian and American cuisine, including their towering “Mile High Lasagna” made with layers of fresh homemade pasta, marinara and four cheeses. Original Blend Steak Burgers, a unique combination of short rib, brisket and sirloin served on a butter toasted brioche bun, sandwiches and wraps including healthy and delicious Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetarian Wraps, a Gluten Free Menu, chicken dishes, creative appetizer selections, signature salads, healthy grilled items and veggies, and of course Moretti’s legendary thin curst and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 toppings. A fresh list of specials from Moretti’s chefs will be offered daily. Moretti’s weekly specials include” Kids Eat Free” on Mondays (dine-in-only) after 4 p.m., 2 free children’s meals per paying adult, all children must be accompanied by adult. Don’t miss Moretti’s Social Hours with a special $5 food menu at the bar, from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Late Night Social Hours Friday-Saturday 10 p.m. through Midnight. Sunday through Thursday 10-11 p.m. (dine in only with beverage purchase in bar area). Half-Price Pizza is offered after 10 p.m. everyday, (dine-in only with beverage purchase). Moretti’s restaurants have a proven track record as a hot spot for watching sports. With extensive flat screen TV viewing in the bar area and throughout the restaurant, Moretti’s offers premium sports viewing with stadium surround sound, perfect for getting the gang together and watching your favorite Chicago team. Free Wi-Fi will be accessible to all customers as well.

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City Barbeque Continued from page 1 The friendly catering experts make every event—from formal wedding receptions to casual backyard get-togethers— flawless and fun. City Barbeque’s team is made up of folks committed to company values: serving competition-quality barbeque with genuine backyard hospitality; improving themselves and their processes a little every day; and staying true to their purpose: serving and creating happiness. That begins with serving and supporting their team; City Barbeque provides industry leading pay, ever-improving benefits, scholarship opportunities, and more. As a result, they’ve been named best employer (of any type, not just in the restaurant industry) by more than one organization in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio for two years running. Each City Barbeque joint serves its local community by giving back about 10% of pre-tax profits to local charities and non-profits; donating food to both community events and g WalletHub conducted a report to determine the Best Foodie Cities in America. Orlando, FL food-insecure families via Food Rescue (freezing surplus food at the end of each day for transport to local pantries—the only came out on top. In the same report, North Las Vegas came in last. reason their joints have freezers!), and raising funds for orga9 California has the most restaurant locations –nearly 70,000– followed by New York. nizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Resurrect7 10% of the nation’s workforce is employed in a restaurant. ing Lives Foundation, Mission 22, and the FFA. City Barbeque’s 2 90% of restaurant managers started at entry-level in the industry. 2018 plans for Chicagoland include new locations in Orland 4 80% of restaurant owners started at entry-level in the industry. Park, Deerfield, Downers Grove,Vernon Hills, and Park Ridge.

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ACCOUNTANTS AB CPA Inc ..................................................................708-430-3232 Chamlin P C ................................................................847-583-8800 ACCOUNTING FIRMS Parhas & Associates .............................. Page 39.......708-430-4545 AD-SPECIALTIES U Keep Us In Stitches ............................ Page 27.......773-230-4322 ADVERTISING Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300 AIR CONDITIONING-SYSTEMS CLEANING Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 AIR FILTERS-SALES & SERVICE Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 ARCHITECTS Dearborn Architects.....................................................312-939-3838 Sarfatty Associates......................................................847-920-1100 Studio West Architects ................................................312-965-8133 ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ..................................................630-954-1244 ASSOCIATIONS GARA ..................................................... Page 09.......847-824-6941 Illinois Restaurant Association ............... Page 32.......312-787-4000 Chefs and Culinary Professionals .............................872-256-CHEF ASSOCIATIONS & TRADES Good Food Expo .........................................................312-874-7360 ATM MACHINES Meirtran ATM .......................................... Page 08.......815-874-7786 ATTORNEYS Scharf Banks Marmor .................................................312-662-4897 Tabahi Law ..................................................................847-260-8182 AUCTIONEERS Bob King Auctions .................................. Page 17.......847-363-2268 AWNINGS & CANOPYS Chesterﬁeld Awnings ...................................................312-666-0400 Universal Awnings & Signs..........................................773-887-3935 BAKERS-WHOLESALE Eli’s Cheesecakes .................................. Page 20.......773-736-3417 Gonnella Baking Co ............................... Page 21.......312-733-2020 Lezza Spumoni & Desserts .................... Page 03.......708-547-5969 Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery .....................................847-671-5216

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JR Dessert Bakery ......................................................773-465-6733 Milano Baking Company ...........................................800-495-BUNS BAKERY EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist ................... Page 29.......815-712-7707 BAKERY-PRODUCTS Distinctive Foods/ Pie Piper ................... Page 25.......847-459-3600 Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 15.......800-933-2500 BAKLAVA Libanais Sweets ..........................................................847-329-5060 BANNERS Universal Awnings & Signs..........................................773-887-3935 BANNERS & POSTERS Accurate Printing .........................................................708-824-0058 BAR SNACKS Belmont Sausage ................................... Page 40.......847-357-1515 BAR STOOLS Chicago Booth........................................ Page 11 .......773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ...................................................312-733-0054 BAR SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply ...............................................773-588-6688 BARS-BUILDING & REFINISHING Golden Hardwood Inc ............................ Page 24.......847-409-8677 BASSET (LIQUOR) CERTIFICATION Step Solution of Illinois ................................................630-787-1002 BATCH FREEZERS Kool Technologies .................................. Page 29.......630-483-2256 BBQ CATERING-WHOLESALE Premier Restaurant Group ..................... Page 11 .......773-306-1910 BBQ TRAILER RENTAL Premier Restaurant Group ..................... Page 11 .......773-306-1910 BEEF New S B L Inc..............................................................773-376-8280 BEVERAGE DISPENSING-EQUIPMENT United Fast Food & Beverage .....................................847-928-0026 BLOODY MARY GARNISHES Belmont Sausage ................................... Page 40.......847-357-1515 BOOTHS Chicago Booth........................................ Page 11 .......773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ...................................................312-733-0054

BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS Chicago Booth........................................ Page 11 .......773-378-8400 BREAD & ROLLS Gonnella Baking Co ............................... Page 21.......312-733-2020 Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery .....................................847-671-5216 BREAKFAST-FOODS Menza Foods ..............................................................630-230-0332 BUTCHER BLOCK WOOD TABLES RestaurantWoodTables.com .......................................773-599-6200 BUTTER-CLARIFIED Danish Maid Butter Co ........................... Page 16.......773-731-8787 BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Danish Maid Butter Co ........................... Page 10.......773-731-8787 BUYING GROUPS/CO-OPS GARA ..................................................... Page 09.......847-824-6941 CABLE TV-SALES & INSTALLATION All Sports Direct ..........................................................630-918-3000 CALAMARI Fisherman’s Pride .................................. Page 07.......800-543-2110 CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS Lezza Spumoni & Desserts .................... Page 03.......708-547-5969 CASH & CARRY OUTLETS GFS Marketplace ........................................................800-968-6525 CASH & CARRY WHOLESALERS Costco Business Center......................... Page 08.......708-552-9017 CASH REGISTERS & SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS .................................847-675-6066 CATERING FOR CATERERS/CAT SUPPORT Premier Restaurant Group ..................... Page 11 .......773-306-1910 CATERING-VEHICLES DCI Central ............................................ Page 31.......800-468-7478 CENTER OF THE PLATE ITEMS (COP) US Foods ....................................................................630-595-1200 CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth........................................ Page 11 .......773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ...................................................312-733-0054 CHARCOAL Charcoal Supply Company .........................................312-642-5538 CHARCUTERIE ITEMS Alef Sausage .......................................... Page 45.......847-968-2533

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CHEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes .................................. Page 20.......773-736-3417 CHEESES Lipari Foods ........................................... Page 23.......586-447-3500 CHICKEN-PROGRAMS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..........................................847-719-6088 CHILI Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .......... Page 12.......773-278-7800 Captain Ken’s Foods .............................. Page 06.......800-510-3811 CHOCOLATES Dessert Concepts........................................................773-640-4727 CHOCOLATES-BULK Mellos Snacks .............................................................312-550-1911 CIGARS Paciﬁc Cigar Company........................... Page 46.......630-972-1189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300 CLEANING PRODUCTS SuperClean .................................................................847-361-0289 CO-PACKERS T F Processors ............................................................847-709-2600 COFFEE & TEAS Royal Cup Coffee ................................... Page 41.......630-254-3365 COFFEE ROASTERS Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 43.......773-638-5310 Tugboat Coffee............................................................630-390-6613 COLD STORAGE Perishable Distribution Solutions ........... Page 31.......888-491-1641 COLD STORAGE-PORTABLE Portable Cold Storage ............................ Page 42.......800-535-2445 COMBI-STEAMERS Rational USA...............................................................888-320-7274 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction ................... Page 13.......773-775-0170 CONSTRUCTION-REMODELING Sarillo Developement ............................. Page 41.......847-854-0800 CONSULTING & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment ....................................630-628-0811 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES Atlas Employment Services ................... Page 03.......847-671-1557

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Page 34 CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .......... Page 12.......773-278-7800 COOKING EQUIPMENT Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 CORNED BEEF HASH Menza Foods ..............................................................630-230-0332 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 17.......773-278-7800 EX-Cel Corned Beef....................................................312-666-2535 CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 17.......773-278-7800 CPA FIRMS AB CPA Inc ..................................................................630-924-9800 CRAFT BEVERAGES Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits ............... Page 14.......708-687-9870 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Heartland Payment Systems.......................................414-699-3097 Jeff Bruce (HPS) .........................................................773-398-1013 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 15.......800-933-2500 DELI-PRODUCTS Lipari Foods ........................................... Page 23.......586-447-3500 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central ............................................ Page 31.......800-468-7478 DESSERTS Algelato Chicago .................................... Page 11 .......847-455-5355 Distinctive Foods/ Pie Piper ................... Page 25.......847-459-3600 Eli’s Cheesecakes .................................. Page 20.......773-736-3417 Dessert Concepts........................................................773-640-4727 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts .................... Page 03.......708-547-5969 DIGITAL MARKETING Food Marketing Services ............................................224-801-1388 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300 DIRECTV All Sports Direct ..........................................................630-918-3000 DISHWASHER-LEASING & RENTAL Cintas Corporation ......................................................630-543-3666 DUCT CLEANING Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech. ......... Page 18.......866-855-2932 Enviromatic Corp of America.................. Page 14.......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 EGGS Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company .........................312-738-2228 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech. ......... Page 18.......866-855-2932 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 EMBROIDERY U Keep Us In Stitches ............................ Page 27.......773-230-4322 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions ...................... Page 27.......630-817-3164 ESPRESSO COFFEE EQUIPMENT United Fast Food & Beverage .....................................847-928-0026 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ..................................................630-954-1244 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The ................................ Page 06.......773-478-3890 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 FIRE ALARM REPAIR & TESTING Valley Fire Protection ..................................................630-761-3168 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Fox Valley Fire & Safety ......................... Page 28.......847-695-5990 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment........................800-373-9714 FIRST AID-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Afﬁrmed Medical Service ............................................847-322-9185 FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 FLOORS Golden Hardwood Inc ............................ Page 24.......847-409-8677 FLOORS-ALL TYPES Mike’s Hardwood Flooring ...........................................773-640-7488 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Christ Panos Foods................................ Page 10.......630-735-3200 Costco Business Center......................... Page 08.......708-552-9017 Cugini Distribution .................................. Page 17.......708-695-9471 Dearborn Wholesale Grocers Mktplace . Page 29.......773-487-5656 Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Lipari Foods ........................................... Page 23.......586-447-3500 Olympia Foods Industries ...................... Page 04.......847-349-9358 Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 43.......773-638-5310

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Page 04.......847-349-9358 Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 43.......773-638-5310 GFS Marketplace ........................................................800-968-6525 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Menza Foods ..............................................................630-230-0332 Neil Jones Food Company ..........................................800-543-4356 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods .............................. Page 06.......800-510-3811 FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ........................... Page 42.......847-232-4474 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist ................... Page 29.......815-712-7707 March Quality Used & New Equip .......... Page 15.......800-210-5895 Thunderbird Food Machinery ................. Page 42.......866-451-1668 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 Rational USA...............................................................888-320-7274 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Alfa Restaurant Supply ...............................................773-588-6688 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 CSI - Coker Service Inc...............................................888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens.....................................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE JOBS Industry.co ...................................................................800-741-4419 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment ....................................630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc .................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates......................................................847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc...............................................888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens.....................................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 GFS Marketplace ........................................................800-968-6525 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising ....................................................855-824-4759 FREEZER & REF TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage ............................ Page 42.......800-535-2445 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer ...................... Page 08.......630-879-3131 FRESH CUT FRY EQUIPMENT Sammic Corp ......................................... Page 06.......224-307-2232 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..........................................847-719-6088 FURNITURE/FIXTURES/DESIGN Vitro Seating Products.................................................800-325-7093 GELATO Algelato Chicago .................................... Page 11 .......847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 44.....800-4GE-LATO GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .................................. Page 29.......630-483-2256 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 44.....800-4GE-LATO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Sarillo Developement ............................. Page 41.......847-854-0800 Walter Daniels Construction ................... Page 13.......773-775-0170 GIARDINIERA Authentic Brands .................................... Page 22.......708-749-5430 E Formella & Sons ................................. Page 15.......630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ..................................................847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc .........................................................815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP CONSULTANT Grease Traps Inc........................................................844-550-7708 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental .............................. Page 12.......888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc .........................................................815-744-1453 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.................. Page 14.......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344

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GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 04.......847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Kronos Foods ..............................................................800-621-0099 GROCERY & RETAIL PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR Lipari Foods ........................................... Page 23.......586-447-3500 GYROS Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 04.......847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Kronos Foods ..............................................................800-621-0099 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................... Page 42.......847-232-4474 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech. ......... Page 18.......866-855-2932 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ........................................ Page 28.......847-987-9738 HEATING & COOLING-INSTALLATION & REPAIR Polar Refrigeration ......................................................630-670-6890 HIRING SOLUTIONS Industry.co ...................................................................800-741-4419 HOOD & DUCT CLEANING Hoodz of Schaumburg ........................... Page 03.......847-620-2608 HOOD & EXHAUST-SYSTEMS Belvin/J&F Sheet Metal Co .........................................312-666-5222 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.................. Page 14.......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 The Best Touch ...........................................................708-369-4958 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment........................800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Authentic Brands .................................... Page 22.......708-749-5430 Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 17.......773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage ......................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .........................................................800-249-5226 HUMAN RESOURCES ADP .............................................................................847-507-4210 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ........................... Page 42.......847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Algelato Chicago .................................... Page 11 .......847-455-5355 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ................ Page 31.......608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ................. Page 10.......847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 15.......800-933-2500 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................ Page 44.....800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .................................. Page 29.......630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 15.......800-933-2500 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24...................................... Page 28.......847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service..............................................708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES Jay Mark......................................................................847-545-1918 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ........................... Page 18.......312-733-3900 Easy Ice ......................................................................866-327-9423 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 INSURANCE Jos Cacciatore & Company.................... Page 27.......312-259-8200 Society Insurance................................... Page 02.......888-576-2438 Caro Insurance Services .............................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency .........................................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services .............................888-366-3467 The Horton Group .......................................................312-989-1410 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Jos Cacciatore & Company.................... Page 27.......312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates......................................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ....................................................847-699-3300

ITALIAN BEEF Authentic Brands .................................... Page 22.......708-749-5430 Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods....................................... Page 43..... 877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago .........................................................800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ................................. Page 15.......630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ..................................................630-954-1244 JOB SITES (FOODSERVICE) Industry.co ...................................................................800-741-4419 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ............................................................800-921-9151 KITCHEN VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEMS QSR Automations........................................................312-982-4099 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.................. Page 14.......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 KNIFE-SHARPENING SERVICE Maestranzi Brothers ....................................................708-867-7323 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ...................................................773-254-6100 Mickey’s Linen .............................................................773-545-7211 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits ............... Page 14.......708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .........................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ........... Page 31.......888-491-1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Vicki Righeimer & Associates ......................................847-899-8146 MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS Dinova Inc .............................................. Page 47.......630-487-9119 MARKETING-SERVICES Illinois Royalty .............................................................630-487-1485 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 05.......773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ............................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats ............................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods ...................................... Page 26.......847-228-7070 Grant Park Packing ................................ Page 24.......312-421-4096 Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ...................................................708-333-0880 International Meat Company .......................................773-622-1400 New S B L Inc..............................................................773-376-8280 MEATBALLS Authentic Brands .................................... Page 22.......708-749-5430 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Afﬁrmed Medical Service ............................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 04.......847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 MENUS Einteractive Marketing Solutions .................................312-241-1692 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing .........................................................708-824-0058 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ............................... Page 15.......800-933-2500 MUSSELS-FRESH Artic Blue Mussels.................................. Page 13.......773-940-1390 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 05.......773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 05.......773-265-6500 Super Golden Fry Oil ..................................................630-359-5614 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ..................................... Page 19... 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 05.......773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ....................... Page 05.......773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ..................................... Page 19... 800-SOS-AUCY

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Food Industry News® May 2018 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ............... Page 06.......847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens.....................................................847-635-0172 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................... Page 42.......847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ......................................... Page 43.......773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ................................... Page 43.......708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution .................................. Page 17.......708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ....................................773-745-5888 PASTA-PREMIUM Rummo USA .......................................... Page 48.......800-421-8054 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ....................................... Page 15.......708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ............................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES AB CPA Inc ..................................................................708-430-3232 ADP .............................................................................847-507-4210 Heartland Payment Systems.......................................414-699-3097 PEANUTS-BULK(IN THE SHELL) Mellos Snacks .............................................................312-550-1911 PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ................................. Page 04.......800-332-7805 Orkin Commercial Division ..........................................773-431-7512 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ............................................ Page 17.......773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ........................ Page 04.......847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................847-364-1010 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers .........................................................312-644-8004 PLUMBING SERVICES Black Diamond Plumbing & Mech. ......... Page 18.......866-855-2932 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ................................ Page 06.......773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS .................................847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Jeff Bruce (HPS) .........................................................773-398-1013 Retail Control Solutions...............................................630-521-9900 Schmaus Cash Register & POS .................................847-675-6066 POPCORN BULK-POPPED & RAW Mellos Snacks .............................................................312-550-1911 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc..............................................................773-376-8280 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance .................................................708-344-0344 PRINTING Einteractive Marketing Solutions .................................312-241-1692 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing .........................................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ................................. Page 15.......630-873-3208 Milano Baking Company ...........................................800-495-BUNS T F Processors ............................................................847-709-2600 PROCUREMENT SERVICES VGM Client Rewards...................................................815-603-2289 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Premier Produce .........................................................847-678-0780

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FOR SALE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 7 Unit Building 3121 N. Cicero. 4 apts. with tavern & food. Tavern license. Lot 50 x 125. Occupancy: 98 Some ﬁnancing available.

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TAVERN: Coveted Chicago Tavern License! Great NW side neighborhood. Est. 1959!! Mature crowd. 7 tap. XL condition. BIZ @ $125K FAST FOOD: NW Suburb. Ready to re-open. Key @ $40K WILMOT: Restaurant, Bar & Banquets! Seats over 275. Plenty of Parking. Includes 3 bedroom/2bath apartment. Victorian building nestled in oak trees on 2.5 acres! Retiring after 25 successful years. REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E @ $650K

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Successful business with real estate opportunity. Fully turn-key neighborhood bar and eatery with the only rooftop deck in the area. Business established for over 7 years. Size: 4,194 SF (Restaurant) 2,097 SF (Lot) Price: $1.75M (RE + Business) Agent: Daniel

Lincoln Square- Confidential #D110 - World Famous Sandwich Shop

This business makes money! Completely turn-key. Sale includes the naming rights, new logo and social media with thousands of followers. Low lease rate! Size: 1,000 SF Rental Rate: $1,850/Mo. (Gross) Price: $179K (Business) Agent: Daniel

Logan Square- 3213 W. Armitage Ave. - Sink/Swim

Newly updated and stylishly designed restaurant/bar. Adjacent to award-winning restaurants in hot Logan Square “Restaurant Row”. High ceilings with open layout. Size: 3,750 SF Rental Rate: $5058.75/Mo. (Net) Price: Negotiable Agents: Brian/Daniel

Loop, North- 66 E. Wacker Pl. - Restaurant for Lease

Restaurant space for lease within nationally recognized hotel flag. Excellent location in the North Loop with high pedestrian traffic counts. Near Chicago Riverwalk and Millenium Park. Size: 2,500 SF Rental Rate: $8,000/Mo. (Modified Gross) Agent: Georg

Loop, South- 825 S. State St. - Restaurant/Bar for Lease Fully-fixtured and in pristine condition restaurant/bar for straight lease. Close to many colleges and walking distance to Soldier Field, Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum. Size: 3,621 SF (Interior) 800 SF (Exterior) Rental Rate: $35/SF (Net) Agent: Jarrett

Loop, West- Confidential #B112 - Business / Partnership Opportunity Confidential new listing on hot Randolph street in the West Loop. Business sale or partnership opportunity. Inquire with agent for more information. Price: Negotiable Agent: Brian

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Midlothian, IL- 14747 S. Cicero Ave.- Restaurant for Lease/Sale Newly built quick-service restaurant property ideal for a national tenant. Freestanding building with drive-thru. Just south of busy 147th St. & Cicero intersection. Includes FF&E. Size: 4,200 SF on 1.08 Acres Rental Rate: $14/SF NNN Price: $999K Agent: Adam

Orland Park, IL- Confidential #C122 - Business with Real Estate

One-story restaurant on 1.78 Acre lot. Includes large outdoor patio and bar along with ample parking. Extensive list of equipment included. Great location near Orland Square Mall. Size: 9,635 SF (Restaurant) 5,500 SF (Patio) 76,228 SF (Lot) Price: $3.1M Agent: Chad

Tinley Park, IL- 9501 W. 171st St.- Tribes Alehouse- Business/Assets

Beautifully built tavern/restaurant in strip mall with 800 SF outdoor patio and bar. Operates as a brewpub with over 40 craft beers. Seats 187 indoors. All FF&E included. Size: 6,200 SF Rental Rate: $9,000 per Month (NNN) Price: $999K Agent: Chad Restaurant/bar with outdoor patio located in a new strip mall. Live music on weekends with a private room. Seats 180 for dining and 25 at bar. All FF&E included. Size: 5,765 SF Interior + 824 SF Patio Price: $990K (Bus.+Assets) Agent: Chad

Zion, IL- 3467 Sheridan Rd.- Restaurant for Lease/Sale

Freestanding quick-service restaurant with drive-thru on busy Sheridan Rd. next to CVS. Great opportunity for national or flagship restaurant or other retailer. Size: 3,783 SF on 1.83 Acres Rental Rate: $12/SF NNN Price: $479K (RE) Agent: Adam REQUEST A COPY OF OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY AT INFO@KUDANGROUP.COM

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Active and Popular Sports Bar and 24 Hour Café with hard-to-get 2 AM PPA Entertainment License ( 4 AM on Sat.) Building not for sale. Approx 3,000 sq. ft. inside (occupancy 133) plus full basement storage below. Private, enclosed beer garden, outside area approx. 2,000 sq. ft. Includes all equipment, ﬁxtures and supplies. Includes sound system for live music performers. Owner will train. Clean and proﬁtable. 10 years remaining on lease. Turn-key operation and suitable for any food/sports format. Owner retiring due to declining health. Asking $269,000 or Best Offer. 24 hr. notice to show. Call Gale Fabisch at 847-606-6309.

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Foods That Help you Beat stress Some people are more prone to tension than others, and for them, eating right becomes more important. You can handle whatever life throws at you in a more positive way by eating and sleeping well, coupled with a good exercise regime. Nature has provided us with many foods that help relax, think more clearly, and work more efficiently. There are better ways than alcohol, caffeine, or junk food to beat the blues. Here are some tips to help you during stressful times from India’s LifePositive magazine: n Do not skip breakfast. Stress can be more difficult to handle on an empty stomach. n Have plenty of water. Drink masala chai as it is the perfect antidote with all its spices. n Eat small, regular meals. Eat slowly to aid digestion. n Do not follow yo-yo eating patterns. Changing your eating habits is stressful for the body, especially when it is already under stress. n Eat all fruits, especially those which are rich in Vitamin C (oranges, mangoes, etc.), plums, bananas, kiwis, and berries. n Eat a lot of vegetables, especially bell peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and all dark leafy vegetables. n Eat whole grains and for that, shop among the imports and consider a slightly more exotic flair like jowar, bajra, nachni, wheat, and brown rice.

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With hospitality at its core, Virgin Hotels Chicago offers hotel guests and locals alike a variety of unique experiences through diverse food and beverage outlets located throughout the hotel including Commons Club, the hotel’s flagship second floor restaurant, bar and lounge; Miss Ricky’s, the hotel’s All-American diner; Cerise, the swanky rooftop bar and lounge; Two Zero Three, the first floor coffee shop and wine bar and Upstairs the intimate live entertainment venue. Virgin Hotels Chicago’s culinary outlets are led by Executive Chef Moosah Reaume, who joined the team in August 2017. Within the second floor of what was once the Old Dearborn Bank Building, Commons Club offers a mystique and dramatic approach with intimate spaces of a private members club, without the fees. From all day breakfast and lunch to boozy weekend brunch, Miss Ricky’s combines comfort food with a delightfully playful approach. In the warmer

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months, Miss Ricky’s eclectic patio opens for guests to enjoy their fare al fresco a swing-set table, cozy lounge seating and plenty of dining space, making it the ideal spot for breakfast meetings, lazy lunches and boozy milkshakes. Cerise welcomes a diverse mix of rotating DJs and live music highlighting an array of genres, global at times and local at others. The sprawling indoor-outdoor space features uniquely designed rooms and gardens set against stunning skyline views, and offers an eclectic assortment of libations and a selection of delicious “drunken” canapés by Chef Moosah. Located on the first floor of the hotel, Two Zero Three pours locally brewed coffee by Dark Matter Coffee and offers a grab-and-go station with muffins, scones and other breakfast pastry temptations, coffee favorites and a full juice bar menu featuring health-conscious light bites. At night, the space transitions into a wine bar, serving a light menu of cheeses and charcuterie to be paired with a rotating selection of wines. Tucked away on the 25th floor, Upstairs is Virgin Hotels Chicago’s speakeasy meets live entertainment venue. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of entertainment with regular weekly and monthly programming including DJ sets, comedy shows and pop-up performances from nationally acclaimed artists including Eddie Vedder, Chance The Rapper, HAIM, Win Butler of Arcade Fire, QuestLove and Whitney.

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Master Chefs Corner

Tips and Insights From Certified Master Chef Stephen James Miller When I look back at my career that started at age 15 and now spans 47 years, I reflect that the industry and dictatorial instructor chefs understood it was their responsibility to lay out and instill a basic foundation of knowledge and practices that would stay throughout a career. I was taught the following about our primary tools, knifes and a butcher steel. ■ Never catch a falling knife. ■ Never point with a knife. ■ Wash, rinse, sanitize your knife between tasks and switching ingredients. ■ Walk, never run with a knife Walk with a knife with the point facing directly down to the floor. ■ If you are giving a knife to another person to use, lay the knife on a table with the point facing away, this will allow a person to pick the knife up safely themselves. ■ Never work on a cutting board with other knifes or implements on the board while you cut; learn to cut smoothly this will allow the knife edge not pressure to do its job. ■ You cannot sharpen a knife on a butchers steel, you can only keep it sharp. Get in the habit of using the steel every 10 to 20 cuts because it will keep the knife razor sharp. ■ Knives that have the edge maintained on a steel will only need sharpening on a grindstone 1 to 3 times per year. ■ Get in the habit of holding your knife each and every time you use it at a 45 degree angle to the work surface. Once formed, the habit will result in more accurate presentable cuts. ■ Use the right knife for the job. ■ When using the butchers steel, grasp the steel firmly and ensure your fingers and guide are behind the guard. When you steel the knife the entire blade from heel to point should whisper (not clang) along each side of the steel. Build speed once you have mastered the basics. Noisy sharpening damages and dulls the blade. If our team members took these simple rules to heart perhaps our actions would pay homage to those who went before us, they had the vision to give us a safer, more comfortable and productive understanding in regards to using knifes and the butcher steel, our key tools. In teaching we learn! Happy cooking colleagues! Chef Stephen Miller has over 30 major National and international culinary awards plus major and Grand Prix awards, best in shows from the Culinary Olympics, world cup and other major European shows. In addition to many local and regional awards he has also been a National and international culinary judge for many years, and coached The United States Army Culinary Arts Team (USACAT) to win the Olympics and world cup.

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RPM On The Water, a dramatic four-level restaurant and events venue, is slated to open on the north side of Chicago’s downtown riverfront at 321 N. Clark Street RPM in summer 2019. This marks the fourth collaboration for the RPM Restaurants team of partners, celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic, acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis and siblings R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE). The building that RPM On The Water will occupy is part of a $50 million building upgrade with global real estate developers Hines. Levy Family Partners, Diversified and American Realty Advisors who are working with architecture firm Goettsch Partners. Awardwinning architecture and design firm Rockwell Group will do the restaurant’s interiors. “A project of this magnitude is a true team effort, and we’re lucky to work with the best of the best,” says R.J. Melman, partner and president of Lettuce Entertain You. “This includes the premier ownership group as well as two of the world’s best design teams, Goettsch and Rockwell Group,” Melman adds. RPM On The Water will house three separate venues including an upscale bi-level restaurant, a private events space and a yet-to-be-named casual concept, all with outdoor areas and expansive views overlooking the Chicago River. There will also be boat slips for those arriving via waterway. “This latest restaurant in the RPM family will focus on high-quality seafood and more, in addition to the exceptional wine program and impeccable service for which the brand is known,” says partner Bill Rancic.

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Now available for Retail and Foodservice For distributor and operator inquiries, please contact Rummo USA, Inc – e mail: crm@pastarummo.it – freephone (800) 421 - 8054 For Chicago Area, please contact Irv Flangel, Broker – Results Marketing & Sales ((773)-775 - 0220 office – (847) 452 - 8399 mobile)

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