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Meal Village is one of the most affordable locally made, non-subscription-based comfort food meal delivery services in the Chicagoland area with a daily rotating menu available same-day. Now Meal Village has launched a new Indian cuisine brand with Daily Rasoi. Founded by Naperville, Ill., resident Ravi Ayyalaraju, Meal Village launched in January 2016 with the vision to become America’s alternative to home cooking by delivering comforting, affordable meals. “Home cooked meals made with love are at the heart of every dish,” says Ayyalaraju, president of Meal Village. Born in a small southern town in India, Ayyalaraju adds, “I’m proud to grow Meal Village with our new brand Daily Rasoi, meaning ‘Daily Kitchen,’ and look forward to serving our communities with the familiar comfort food I grew up eating.” Prepared locally in the Meal Village kitchen, based in Lisle, Ill., Daily Rasoi is comprised of 30 dishes available for ordering Monday through Friday. Sides, curries, vegetarian dishes and meat entrées range in prices starting at $3.50 to $14.50. The purposefully lower pricing is geared towards customers looking for locally sourced meal solutions. Continued on page 27

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Bob Schwartz Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Chains Dealing with Supply Shortages McDonald's is urging operators to switch dine-in customers back to trays to conserve paper bags which, along with items including plastic straws and cups, have been in short supply amid the pandemicrelated surge in demand for takeout. Starbucks and Popeyes have also taken new steps to avoid running out of key supplies. -The Wall Street Journal

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U.S. restaurant industry sales were strong in the second quarter, driven by pent-up demand and federal stimulus activity. This has given restaurants the opportunity to pass rising costs from labor and inflation on to consumers, according to research from Fitch Ratings. The monthly Food Away from Home Consumer Price Index rose to over 4% in June, after pacing mostly in the lower single-digit range since October 2009, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data cited by Fitch. Prices in the limited-service segment are up even higher — 6.2% — over the year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Summary. Amid these price increases, consumer spending at restaurants still jumped 32% in the April, May and June quarter versus the year-ago quarter, and flat over the same quarter in 2019, according to the NPD Group. -Source: Restaurant Dive

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To serve their customers better, Wheeling Ill.-based Fox Deluxe is expanding its facility. According to company executives, the firm is expanding to stay ahead of demand so that they may continue to provide the highest quality of beef, chicken, pork, seafood and game meats to the growing list of food-service, grocery and food-processing customers. At family-owned and operated Fox Deluxe, quality, value and food safety are the cornerstones of business.

Ballyhoo Hospitality plans to open Buck Russell’s Bakery & Sandwich Shop this fall on Chicago’s North Shore. Buck Russell’s is one-half bakery and one-half sandwich shop in downtown Wilmette. Guests can expect an array of bakery classics and hand-crafted deli sandwiches. Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen is the premier fall festival and pumpkin patch in the Chicagoland area; open Sept. 10-Oct. 31. Established in 1981, the Bengtson family was selling their pumpkin crop to the public from the family farm. Four decades of commitment to constantly improving the guest experience has families returning year after year. Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove is bringing back its renowned Oktoberfest celebration from Oct. 1-3. The festival features indoor and outdoor festivities throughout the brewery’s two acres of sprawling lawns, biergarten and tented pavilions. Their brew-master is hand-crafting a lineup of authentic German-style Oktoberfest beer to complement three days dedicated to the German beer culture. Currito: Grains -Greens-Smoothies plans to open a location at 2141 Willow Road in Glenview. The menu includes grain bowls, salads, and real fruit smoothies made from scratch every day with whole ingredients and bold flavors. Landmarks Illinois has published an online database, Women Who Built Illinois, which includes information on more than 100 female architects, engineers, developers, designers, builders, landscape architects, interior designers and clients and their projects between 1879 and 1979. Lifeway Foods Inc., based in Morton Grove — the

leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome — announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets of the privately held, Californiabased GlenOaks Farms Inc., a respected and pioneering probiotic drinkable yogurt brand. Remember: If you see ANY vehicle stopped on the side of the road with flashing lights, #GiveThemDistance. Slow down. Change lanes safely. #MoveOver. It’s the law in Illinois. Seoul Taco’s Chef/Owner David Choi announced the appointment of acclaimed Chicago-based chef Brian Fisher to culinary director. In this role, Fisher will oversee menu, recipe development and kitchen operations for the Korean-Mexican street food brand’s seven locations spanning the Chicago and St. Louis areas. Taste Flight Spirits, a craft distillery, will be opening under the direction of husband-and-wife team Carrie and Andrew Cole at 8038 Lincoln Ave. in Skokie, where they will specialize in small-batch distillation of your favorite spirits. The Private Label Manufacturers Association announced that its annual Private Label Trade Show, taking place in person Nov. 14-16 in Chicago, will feature expanded participation by food-service suppliers across all food, nonfood and beverage categories. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee, a brand new extended suite hotel opened at 404 Lakehurst Road in Waukegan. It’s just minutes from Six Flags, Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall and 34 minutes to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

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New Digital Offerings from Albertsons Albertsons (parent of Chicagoland’s JewelOsco) has expanded its e-commerce efforts by rolling out a new subscription service featuring free delivery and other perks, along with an app called Deals & Delivery and a loyalty program dubbed “Albertsons for U.” The launch of the FreshPass membership program, which costs $99 a year or $12.99 a month, makes Albertsons the biggest traditional grocer to inaugurate a subscription service. -Source: Progressive Grocer

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Chicago’s Esme Explores the Art of Plating A new tasting menu restaurant from chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife, and Katrina Bravo, that opened in Chicago is showcasing paintings and tableware from local artists. Each menu item at Esme will be served in a vessel that reflects the food, such as a small ceramic leaf with mother-of-pearl 1/4 A finish from Chicagobased DTK Ceramics that holds a dish of sweet potato ice cream with peanut miso, topped with golden osetra caviar. Esme is at 2200 N. Clark St. in Chicago. -Source: Robb Report

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Wendy's has partnered with tech company REEF on a plan to open 700 ghost kitchens across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. over the next few years to fulfill orders placed via third-party delivery services. The chain, which reported a 16.1% increase in second-quarter same-store sales, is estimating that the ghost kitchens will generate average annual revenue of between $500,000 and $1 million for each unit. -Source: nrn.com

After 10 years of research and development, chef Will Rogers of Huntley, Ill., has developed a custom machine that dispenses soft-serve alcohol that looks like ice cream-but with a buzz. Use any wine, beer or mixed drink and turn it into dairy-free soft serve. Rogers hits the streets weekly demonstrating his machines like his idol, McDonald’s Ray Kroc, did with shake machines and eventually grew an empire. One establishment at a time, Rogers is helping bars and restaurants around Illinois to melt those COVID-19 blues! Kool Technologies is Below Zero’s distribtuor and partner. You can see Kool Technologies’ ad on page 42 of this issue.

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Federal Supply was founded in 1931 and provides foodservice equipment and supplies to food-service and institutional operations locally and nationally. Offering their customers start-to-finish project support, layout and design, they pride themselves on their outstanding customer service and experience, which helps save their customers time and money. Federal Supply USA is proudly woman-owned and is fourth-generation family operated. These pictures show highlights from the firm’s 90th anniversary celebration held at their headquarters and cash-andcarry equipment outlet at 1171 S. Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, Ill. They took donations for dunk throws for a local organization called Roberti Community House, which offers culinary training. They raised $2,000 and will be matching that amount, donating a total of $4,000. The event’s festivities were broadcast live on the local radio station WXLC-FM, which was broadcasting at the event. You may see the Federal Supply ad on page 23 of this issue.

Holiday Season May Hold Promise Crescent Foods First in U.S. to Offer Hand-Cut Halal Food-Service Program

The nation's foremost American pioneer in premium hand-cut halal meat and poultry products, Crescent Foods, announced the nationwide launch of a turnkey food-service program for college and university dining halls. In addition to offering a wide variety of hand-cut halal beef, lamb, turkey (seasonally) and chicken products for oncampus dining, including restaurants, Crescent Foods also provides numerous retail products for oncampus mini-marts, as a one-stop-shop for universities and their distributors. To enhance the student experience, the company works with student life and development staff, and administrators, to support marketing efforts for all platforms through recipe ideas, signage, education, consumer website, engagement, and social media. Crescent Foods hopes to help create a more welcoming campus atmosphere for Muslim students and for all students who value responsibly sourced food.

Predicting the 2021 holiday season will be difficult as the ongoing pandemic and supply chain issues cloud the picture and force the food industry to be ready for circumstances that are likely to change rapidly. Still, most industry experts agree there will be new opportunities this year, with FMI's Rick Stein saying, "I think consumers will want to gather, they will want to travel more than they did last year, and they will want to celebrate the fact that they are gathering." -Progressive Grocer

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Better Business Bureau Warns of Fake Food Website Scams

“Watch out for fake food-ordering websites that scam consumers out of their money and personal information,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the BBB for Chicago and Northern Illinois. “To avoid the fees and challenges that come with food delivery apps, some restaurants have set up their own websites.” Here's how the BBB said the scam typically works: While searching for how to order takeout or delivery, a "very professional" looking website will likely appear at the top of the search results, according to officials. After clicking on the link, selecting food choices and entering credit card information, charges have been reported to appear on a bank account but the food never arrives, the BBB said. “Scammers often change the name of the phony website and continue their tricks under a different fake identity,” says Bernas. In one account from the BBB, a person accidentally used a fake food ordering website from which she received a confirmation email of her order. After calling the restaurant and providing the email, workers replied they were not associated with the website. How should people avoid the scam? Here's what the BBB recommends: n Only order from websites you know and trust n When in doubt, call the restaurant to confirm n Use your credit card as opposed to your debit card, so a scammer cannot obtain banking information n If you think you ordered from a fake website, cancel your card and request a new one The BBB noted that some scammers can wait a few weeks to months before using the cards, so there could be time to take preventative action. -Source: NBCChicago.com

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Carlos Garza Lucas Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market St., Chicago Current Position: Executive chef Birthplace: Guadalajara, Mexico First Food-Service Job: My first job was a dishwasher, when I was 16 years old. My first “unofficial” job before I was 16, however, was selling sandwiches and tacos on the street with a friend. Favorite Food: Favorite Food: Middle Eastern food, Indian, Mexican, and sushi. Awards/Honors: Best Young Chef in Minneapolis; contributed to menu at Michelin star restaurant; opened a restaurant recognized as Best New Restaurant two years in a row; chef at a 4-star restaurant in Chicago, as well as a 3.5-star restaurant. Memorable Customers: Memorable Customers: Former First Lady Michelle and President Barack Obama; and the lead singer of U2, Bono. Worst Part of Job: Letting someone go. It isn’t a good feeling, but it’s part of the job. Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: One of my sous chefs unknowingly took a CBD gummy bear, and it was the funniest thing ever. We laughed for hours because he was acting so funny, and I still laugh about it now! Favorite Food to Prepare: Any braised meat because of the dedication and energy that goes into it since it cooks for hours in low heat. What part of the job gives the most pleasure: When a guest is very happy after eating my food as well as when a cook wants to step up and be creative! If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: A general physician! Having the power to help another human being is a gift. The ability to educate someone on how to take care of themselves through their diet in addition to the social, physical and physiological aspects of care are also very interesting. Best advice you ever got was: The best advice I ever got was never give up, never stop believing in myself, always be open to listening to others, always try to be different/to not be an average cook, and to always strive to make a difference.” Where do you like to vacation: Anywhere near the water! I love being by the ocean and knowing that I can explore my surroundings, particularly the lesser-known parts of places. Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence?: Many of the chefs I have met so far during my career have influenced what I do today. Some of them have given me great advice, and some of them didn’t have much faith in me. I try to prove wrong those who didn’t believe in me.

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As the war in Afghanistan came to a close, a restaurant’s silent tribute to the 13 service members killed at Kabul Airport quickly went viral. If you drive down Illinois Route 177 Staff Sgt. Jordan Emrick Memorial Highway will take you to Hoyleton, Ill. “It’s a very small, farming community,” Tina Kretzer said of the town about 30 minutes northwest of Mt. Vernon, Ill. “The military is very important to us and our community,” said LD Kretzer. Kretzer’s Bar & Grill is Hoyleton’s only restaurant. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays, but there’s still one table that’s occupied: A high-top holds 13 place settings with cans of beer, a small American flag, a candle and a “Reserved” sign. “People are giving their lives for our country for the freedom that we have,” said LD Kretzer. “They’re giving their all for us. Some of these service members are only 20 years old and their life is gone, for us.” A picture of Kretzer’s tribute to the 13 service members killed in Kabul quickly went viral online. It’s unclear how long the memorial will stay up. “That table is a table (for) four that could turn several thousand dollars in a week’s time, and it doesn’t mean anything to us,” said LD Kretzer. “It’s more important to honor their lives.” “I’ll leave it there for a long time probably,” said Tina Kretzer. A fitting reminder for the loved ones of those lost in combat that they’ll always have a seat at the table. “We just want to say we’re thinking about you,” said LD Kretzer. “We’re sorry for what happened. I’m proud of your son or daughter that gave his life so we could have what we have. We’re truly sorry for it. If this helps you honor them, we appreciate it. That’s what we can do for you.” -Source: KSDK-TV

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Meat Snacks Still Popular Americans were starting to snack more even before the pandemic hit, and meat snacks that offer a clean-label protein alternative have seen increasing popularity and opened opportunities for grocers to appeal to those focused on healthier between-meal options. Whether from the fridge, freezer or ambient aisle, meat snacks help satisfy "this pursuit of protein and nutrient density in snacks, as well as global flavors," said David Wright of the Hartman Group. -Source: Food Business News

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Devanco Foods Crowns Gyro-Eating Winner in Greektown

At Devanco Foods’ gyro eating contest at Taste of Greektown, Frank Wach won his fourth title, eating 12 gyros sandwiches in 30 minutes, winning the grand prize of $500. The contest was held Aug. 28 during the three-day Greek festival. Runner-up and past champ Teddy Delacruz ate nine sandwiches and won $250. The Devanco Foods gyro eating contest happens yearly at the Taste of Greektown.

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In the mid-1930s, Michael Gagliardo, an Italian immigrant, opened a grocery store on Chicago’s West Side. From there, he brought his son, Michael V. Gagliardo, on board. Soon after they expanded operations by employing a can fabricating machine resurrected from a fire at the Continental Can Company. The father and son team rebuilt the machine, set it up in the basement of the grocery store, and formed the “Eagle Can Company,” which rapidly became a formidable supplier of cans to many local, immigrant-owned companies. When a shortage of cooking oil developed during World War II, the Gagliardos were able to secure a source, and the result was a flourishing oil packaging company, which became Columbus Packing Company. Now as Columbus Vegetable Oils, they pride themselves in the functionality and appearance of their facilities. They are constantly updating and improving their premises and equipment to keep their facility within the highest professional standards. Their commitment to constantly improving their services and procedures allows them to continuously raise the bar for value and quality in their products.

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Page 29 ......... 708-547-5969 BEER GAS AIR FILTERS-SALES & SERVICE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................ Page 29 ......... 708-547-5969 BEER GAS AIR FILTERS-SALES & SERVICE Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 JR Dessert Bakery ................................................................. 773-465-6733 BEVERAGE DISPENSING-EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTS JR Dessert Bakery ................................................................. 773-465-6733 BEVERAGE DISPENSING-EQUIPMENT ARCHITECTS Milano Baking Company ...................................................... 800-495-BUNS United Fast Food & Beverage ................................................ 847-616-0711 Dearborn Architects ................................................................ 312-939-3838Milano Baking Company ...................................................... 800-495-BUNS United Fast Food & Beverage ................................................ 847-616-0711 Dearborn Architects ................................................................ 312-939-3838 BAKERY & DESSERT CONSULTING BAKERY & DESSERT CONSULTING BEVERAGES Sarfatty Associates ................................................................. 847-920-1100 BEVERAGES Sarfatty Associates ................................................................. 847-920-1100 Sweet Bee .............................................................................. 847-828-4812 Sweet Bee .............................................................................. 847-828-4812 Brewsmart Beverages .................................... ......... 847-437-5757 ARCHITECTURAL METAL ACCENTS Brewsmart Beverages .................................... Page 02Page .........02847-437-5757 ARCHITECTURAL METAL ACCENTS BAKERY PRODUCTION TRAINING BAKERY PRODUCTION TRAINING Lifestyle Beverages ........................................ Page 27 ......... 630-941-7000 Progressive Dynamics .................................... Page 32 ......... 630-289-3421 Lifestyle Beverages ........................................ Page 27 ......... 630-941-7000 Progressive Dynamics.................................... Page 32 ......... 630-289-3421 Bee .............................................................................. 847-828-4812 SweetSweet Bee .............................................................................. 847-828-4812 BOOTHS ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTS BOOTHS ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTS BAKERY-PRODUCTS BAKERY-PRODUCTS Chicago Booth ................................................ ......... 773-378-8400 Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 Chicago Booth ................................................ Page 28Page .........28773-378-8400 Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ................................ Page 30 ......... 773-801-1600 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ................................ Page 30 ......... 773-801-1600 Waco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Waco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS Kikkoman ..................................... 24 ......... 630-954-1244Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS Kikkoman SalesSales USAUSA ..................................... PagePage 24 ......... 630-954-1244 BAKLAVA BAKLAVA Chicago Booth ................................................ ......... 773-378-8400 ASSOCIATIONS Chicago Booth ................................................ Page 28Page .........28773-378-8400 ASSOCIATIONS Libanais Sweets ..................................................................... 847-329-5060 Libanais Sweets ..................................................................... 847-329-5060 BREAD & ROLLS GARC ..................................................................................... 847-824-6941 BANNERS & POSTERS BREAD & ROLLS GARC ..................................................................................... 847-824-6941 BANNERS & POSTERS Gonnella Co ....................................... ......... 312-733-2020 ASSOCIATIONS & TRADES Gonnella Baking Baking Co ....................................... Page 07Page .........07312-733-2020 ASSOCIATIONS & TRADES Accurate Printing .................................................................... 708-824-0058 Accurate Printing .................................................................... 708-824-0058 Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ........................ Page 41847-671-5216 ......... 847-671-5216 Illinois Department of Agriculture ............................................ 217-782-5809 BAR STOOLS Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ........................ Page 41 ......... Illinois Department of Agriculture ............................................ 217-782-5809 BAR STOOLS Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 Midwest ....................................................... 608-216-2817 Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 Midwest FoodFood ExpoExpo WRAWRA ....................................................... 608-216-2817 Chicago ................................................ Page 28773-378-8400 ......... 773-378-8400 Chicago BoothBooth ................................................ Page 28 ......... North Shore Baking Corp ....................................................... 773-655-3485 ATM MACHINES North Shore Baking Corp ....................................................... 773-655-3485 ATM MACHINES Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 WacoWaco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 BROASTERS Meirtran ATM .................................................. Page 18 ......... 815-275-8031 BROASTERS Meirtran ATM .................................................. Page 18 ......... 815-275-8031 BAR SUPPLIES BAR SUPPLIES WoodSystems Food Systems ...................................... ......... 847-949-9663 ATTORNEYS Wood Food ...................................... Page 28Page .........28847-949-9663 ATTORNEYS Co ........................................... Page 31708-233-0808 ......... 708-233-0808 RamarRamar SupplySupply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... BUSINESS CREDIT & FINANCING Reveliotis Law PC .......................................... Page 14 ......... 312-230-0160 BATCH FREEZERS BUSINESS CREDIT & FINANCING Reveliotis Law PC .......................................... Page 14 ......... 312-230-0160 BATCH FREEZERS Jeff /Bruce / PayVus ................................................................ 773-398-1013 Laner Muchin .......................................................................... 312-467-9800Kool Technologies Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42630-483-2256 ......... 630-483-2256 Jeff Bruce PayVus ................................................................ 773-398-1013 Laner Muchin .......................................................................... 312-467-9800 .......................................... Page 42 ......... BUSINESS-OPPORTUNITIES AWNINGS & CANOPIES SAUCE BUSINESS-OPPORTUNITIES AWNINGS & CANOPIES BBQ BBQ SAUCE ........................................................................... 800-633-5800 of Wheeling ......................................... ......... 847-499-9094 Chesterfi eld Awnings ...................................... 22 ......... 312-666-0400Ken’sKen’s FoodsFoods ........................................................................... 800-633-5800 Village Village of Wheeling ......................................... Page 14Page .........14847-499-9094 Chesterfi eld Awnings ...................................... PagePage 22 ......... 312-666-0400

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Page 34 BUTCHER BLOCK WOOD TABLES RestaurantWoodTables.com .................................................. 773-599-6200 BUTTER - COMPOUND/FLAVORED Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 BUTTER-CLARIFIED Danish Maid Butter Co ................................... Page 13 ......... 773-731-8787 BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Danish Maid Butter Co ................................... Page 13 ......... 773-731-8787 BUYING GROUPS/CO-OPS GARC ..................................................................................... 847-824-6941 CAKES & DESSERTS Chicago Sweet Connection .................................................... 773-283-4430 CALAMARI Fisherman’s Pride .......................................... Page 09 ......... 800-543-2110 CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................ Page 29 ......... 708-547-5969 CARRY OUT PACKAGING Bulldog Packaging.................................................................. 630-458-1152 CARRYOUT & CATERING PACKAGING Alfa Restaurant Supply........................................................... 773-588-6688 CASH & CARRY OUTLETS Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ................................ Page 30 ......... 773-801-1600 CASH AND CARRY OUTLETS Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ............................................. 630-514-1338 CBD PRODUCTS Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese............................................... 708-450-0074 CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ................................................ Page 28 ......... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 CHEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes .................................................................. 773-736-3417 CHEESES Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese............................................... 708-450-0074 CHICKEN-PROGRAMS Wood Food Systems ...................................... Page 28 ......... 847-949-9663 FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..................................................... 847-719-6088 CHILI Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .................. Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News ............................................................... 847-699-3300 CLEANING PRODUCTS CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 SuperClean ............................................................................ 847-361-0289 CLEANING SERVICES Kleen Teem Group ......................................... Page 43 ......... 866-324-2500 CO-PACKING & PRIVATE LABEL Milano Baking Company ...................................................... 800-495-BUNS CO2 MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 COFFEE Brewsmart Beverage ...................................... Page 02 ......... 847-437-5757 COFFEE PROGRAMS Brewsmart Beverage ...................................... Page 02 ......... 847-437-5757 COFFEE ROASTERS I Love My Coffee Black .................................. Page 06 ......... 708-490-2349 Tec Foods Inc ................................................. Page 26 ......... 773-638-5310 Tugboat Coffee ....................................................................... 630-390-6613 COFFEE-WHOLESALE I Love My Coffee Black .................................. Page 06 ......... 708-490-2349 Thomas Coffee ....................................................................... 815-768-9651 COLD STORAGE Perishable Distribution Solutions.................... Page 03 ......... 888-491-1641 COMPRESSED GAS MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 COMPUTER SUPPORT KCS Computer Technology ............................ Page 42 ......... 847-288-9820 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction ................................................... 773-775-0170 CONSULTANTS-RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY InnPowerment Hospitality Consulting..................................... 312-399-5655 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES All About Personnel ........................................ Page 08 ......... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services............................ Page 04 ......... 847-671-1557 CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .................. Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 COOKING EQUIPMENT Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800

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foodindustrynews.com CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 COVID-19 DISINFECTING Kleen Teem Group ......................................... Page 43 ......... 866-324-2500 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING CardConnect .......................................................................... 224-325-4466 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 DESSERT SUPPLIES Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 DESSERTS Chicago Sweet Connection .................................................... 773-283-4430 Eli’s Cheesecakes .................................................................. 773-736-3417 Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................ Page 29 ......... 708-547-5969 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ............................................................... 847-699-3300 DIRECTV All Sports Direct...................................................................... 630-918-3000 DISHMACHINES & CHEMICALS CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 DISINFECTING SERVICES Kleen Teem Group ......................................... Page 43 ......... 866-324-2500 Sexton Group Floor Care ............................... Page 40 ......... 847-827-1188 DUCT CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 EGGS Farmers Hen House ............................................................... 319-683-2206 Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company .................................... 773-523-8861 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS Employco USA ....................................................................... 630-920-0000 EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin................................................ 312-342-7778 EMPLOYMENT LAW Laner Muchin.......................................................................... 312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions............................... Page 41 ......... 630-817-3164 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ..................................... Page 24 ......... 630-954-1244 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The ................................................................ 773-478-3890 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Fox Valley Fire & Safety ................................. Page 23 ......... 847-695-5990 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment................................... 800-373-9714 FIRST AID KITS First Response Inc ................................................................. 847-809-6556 FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT Step Advantage .............................................. Page 42 ......... 312-801-4123 FOOD BROKERS AA Food Marketing ................................................................. 847-770-7510 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS B & B Foodservice.......................................... Page 25 ......... 815-834-2621 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ................................ Page 30 ......... 773-801-1600 Cugini Distribution .......................................... Page 10 ......... 708-695-9471 Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Performance Foodservice - Chicago .............. Page 13 ......... 630-896-1991 Perfromance Foodservice - Milwaukee .......... Page 13 ......... 800-775-9030 Tec Foods Inc ................................................. Page 26 ......... 773-638-5310 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ............................................. 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .............................................................. 708-333-0880 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 Wilkens Foodservice .............................................................. 708-235-0788 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Create Inc Chicago......................................... Page 44 ......... 773-664-4024 Dominion Designs .......................................... Page 16 ......... 312-535-3487

Food Industry News® October 2021 FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Tec Foods Inc ................................................. Page 26 ......... 773-638-5310 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 Neil Jones Food Company ..................................................... 800-543-4356 FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ........................................................... 847-232-4474 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Redco Foodservice Equipment ...................... Page 16 ......... 800-722-5460 Thunderbird Food Machinery ......................... Page 13 ......... 866-451-1668 A D E Foodservice Equipment ............................................... 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc............................................................................. 630-833-4650 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................................ 847-635-0172 United Fast Food & Beverage ................................................ 847-616-0711 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN Losurdo Inc............................................................................. 630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ................................................................. 847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................................ 847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising................................................................ 855-824-4759 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer............................... Page 08 ......... 630-879-3131 FRYER OIL RECYCLING A&P Grease Trappers Inc ...................................................... 630-231-0905 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..................................................... 847-719-6088 GAMING TERMINALS Aces Up Gaming .................................................................... 773-209-4800 GELATO Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................ Page 29 ......... 708-547-5969 Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256 GIARDINIERA E Formella & Sons ......................................... Page 19 ......... 630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ............................................................. 847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 GOURMET FOODS Artisan Specialty Foods.......................................................... 708-762-5238 GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS LED Billboard Trucks .............................................................. 312-924-7979 GREASE RECYCLING Darling Ingredients Inc ................................... Page 20 ......... 708-388-3223 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Darling Ingredients Inc ................................... Page 20 ......... 708-388-3223 Kaluzny Bros Inc .................................................................... 815-744-1453 Mahoney Environmental Inc ................................................... 815-730-2088 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Darling Ingredients Inc ................................... Page 20 ......... 708-388-3223 Tierra Environmental ...................................... Page 11 .......... 888-551-1998 A&P Grease Trappers Inc ...................................................... 630-231-0905 Kaluzny Bros Inc .................................................................... 815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP SERVICE Tierra Environmental ...................................... Page 11 .......... 888-551-1998 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 GYROS Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA ....................................................................... 630-920-0000

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Food Food Industry Industry News® News® October 2021 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................................................... 847-232-4474 HEALTH INSURANCE Gallagher ........................................................ Page 41 ......... 630-285-3686 Employco USA ....................................................................... 630-920-0000 National Restaurant Association ............................................ 312-715-5363 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ........................................................................ 847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice.......................................... Page 25 ......... 815-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla ........................................................ Page 27 ......... 312-243-8882 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 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 ................................................... 773-523-0315 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage.................................................................. 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .................................................................... 800-249-5226 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Giant Refrigeration ......................................... Page 05 ......... 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 04 ......... 847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Major Appliance Service ......................................................... 708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ................................... Page 25 ......... 312-733-3900 Ice Solutions 24 .............................................. Page 27 ......... 847-987-9738 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 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 WM Schwartz Insurance ........................................................ 847-525-2846 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher ........................................................ Page 41 ......... 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 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods............................................... Page 04 ........877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago .................................................................... 800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ......................................... Page 19 ......... 630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004

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CLASSIFIEDS & DIRECTORY OF SERVICES JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ..................................... Page 24 ......... 630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .............. Page 26 ......... 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 42 ......... 312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 KOSHER-FOOD PRODUCTS North Shore Baking Corp ....................................................... 773-655-3485 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin.......................................................................... 312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile .............................................................. 773-254-6100 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors..................................................................... 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions.................... Page 03 ......... 888-491-1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES Redco Foodservice Equipment ...................... Page 16 ......... 800-722-5460 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .............................................. Page 47 ......... 847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ................................................. Page 12 ......... 773-376-8280 Park Packing Company .................................. Page 40 ......... 773-254-0100 Pioneer Wholesale Meat Inc .......................... Page 42 ......... 312-243-6180 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ............................................. 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .............................................................. 708-333-0880 Fox De Luxe Foods ................................................................ 847-520-8300 International Meat Company .................................................. 773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company .................................. Page 40 ......... 773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ................................................. 773-637-0626 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing .................................................................... 708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice.......................................... Page 25 ......... 815-834-2621 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 MUSHROOMS-LOCALLY GROWN Windy City Mushroom ............................................................ 443-271-9387 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks .............................................................. 312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS KCS Computer Technology ............................ Page 42 ......... 847-288-9820 NITROGEN MacCARB....................................................... Page 11 .......... 877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ................................................. 773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods.............................................. Page 15 ......800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500

Page 35 35 Page OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods.............................................. Page 15 ......800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ................................................................ 847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barringon Packaging Services ....................... Page 10 ......... 888-814-7999 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Services ...................... Page 10 ......... 888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................................................... 847-232-4474 PALLETS- BUY & SELL Amex Recycling Inc ........................................ Page 44 ......... 815-823-7958 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ................................................. Page 26 ......... 773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply........................................................... 773-588-6688 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution .......................................... Page 10 ......... 708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ....................... Page 22 ......... 773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection .................................................... 773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee .............................................................................. 847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ................................. Page 11 .......... 630-833-5700 Davinci Patio Systems............................................................ 630-715-8575 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ............................................... Page 19 ......... 708-449-1100 Davinci Patio Systems............................................................ 630-715-8575 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ....................................................................... 630-920-0000 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ....................................... Page 19 ...... 800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ......................................... Page 31 ......... 800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ................................ Page 17 ......... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods............................................................ 847-364-1010 PIZZA SAUCE Neil Jones Food Company ..................................................... 800-543-4356 PIZZA SAUSAGE Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ................................................................ 773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Alpha POS Services Inc ......................................................... 630-690-9232 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Digital Market POS ......................................... Page 10 ......... 312-300-4048 Alpha POS Services Inc ......................................................... 630-690-9232 Retail Control Solutions .......................................................... 630-521-9900 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision........................................ Page 32 ......... 773-538-1511 Peer Foods ............................................................................. 773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Digital Market POS ......................................... Page 10 ......... 312-300-4048 Alpha POS Systems Inc ......................................................... 630-690-9232 CardConnect .......................................................................... 224-325-4466 Retail Control Solutions .......................................................... 630-521-9900 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Alpha POS Services Inc ......................................................... 630-690-9232 Retail Control Solutions .......................................................... 630-521-9900 POULTRY Fox De Luxe Foods ................................................................ 847-520-8300

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Page 36 36 Page POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision........................................ Page 32 ......... 773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ................................................. Page 12 ......... 773-376-8280 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing .................................................................... 708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ......................................... Page 19 ......... 630-873-3208 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 PROPERTY - TAX - REAL ESTATE LAW Reveliotis Law PC .......................................... Page 14 ......... 312-230-0160 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ............................................................... 847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ................................................ Page 28 ......... 773-378-8400 REAL ESTATE LAW Reveliotis Law PC .......................................... Page 14 ......... 312-230-0160 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ........................................................................ 847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION SERVICE & REPAIR Giant Refrigeration ......................................... Page 05 ......... 773-539-9629 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer............................... Page 08 ......... 630-879-3131 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality .............................................................. 708-359-1911 RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Wood Food Systems ...................................... Page 28 ......... 847-949-9663 FSI/Foodservice Solutions ..................................................... 847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc............................................................................. 630-833-4650 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer............................... Page 08 ......... 630-879-3131 Federal Supply Co.......................................... Page 23 ......... 847-623-1310 Ramar Supply Co ........................................... Page 31 ......... 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply........................................................... 773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 Schultz Supply........................................................................ 708-652-2020 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .............. Page 26 ......... 877-876-2326 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc .................................. Page 24 ......... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................................ 847-635-0172 Major Appliance Service ......................................................... 708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip .................. Page 41 ......... 800-210-5895 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives ............................................. 708-361-1150 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker................................................. 708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company............................................................. 847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc............................................................................. 630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ................................................................. 847-920-1100 RETAIL FOOD PRODUCTS Motembo Foods ..................................................................... 800-692-4814 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Rooﬁng........................... Page 45 ......... 708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage .............................................. Page 42 ......... 312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods ........................................................................... 800-633-5800

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foodindustrynews.com foodindustrynews.com SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ................................................. Page 26 ......... 773-638-5310 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct...................................................................... 630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ............................................. 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .................................................................... 312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage.................................................................. 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .................................................................... 800-249-5226 SCALES Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company ............................... Page 06 ......... 773-847-1820 Advanced Weighing Systems......................... Page 27 ......... 630-916-6179 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride .......................................... Page 09 ......... 800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors ........................................................................ 708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ............................................. Page 46 ......... 630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Alpha POS Services Inc ......................................................... 630-690-9232 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental ...................................... Page 11 .......... 888-551-1998 SHAKE MIX Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 SHEET METAL Progressive Dynamics.................................... Page 32 ......... 630-289-3421 SHEET METAL FABRICATION C & R Equipment Company ................................................... 773-523-0315 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions.................... Page 03 ......... 888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ............................... Page 48 ......... 773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics & Sign ............................. Page 32 ......... 888-774-6270 Mario Sign Designs ................................................................ 773-818-7446 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 SLOT MACHINES Arktyk Gaming ........................................................................ 630-728-0312 Illinois Gaming Systems ......................................................... 312-544-9856 SMOKERS Wood Food Systems ...................................... Page 28 ......... 847-949-9663 SMOKERS-COMMERCIAL Game Changer Smokers........................................................ 574-353-7855 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Create Inc Chicago......................................... Page 44 ......... 773-664-4024 Dominion Designs .......................................... Page 16 ......... 312-535-3487 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ............................................................. 773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256 SOFT SERVICE MIX Fox Valley Farms.................................................................... 630-231-3005 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KCS Computer Technology ............................ Page 42 ......... 847-288-9820 SOUPS Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) .................. Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 Vienna Beef .................................................... Page 21 ......... 773-278-7800 SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR Artisan Specialty Foods.......................................................... 708-762-5238 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors ........................................................................ 708-926-2951 SPICES La Criolla ........................................................ Page 27 ......... 312-243-8882 STAFFING-SERVICES All About Personnel ........................................ Page 08 ......... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services............................ Page 04 ......... 847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344

FoodIndustry IndustryNews® News® October October 2021 2021 Food SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .............. Page 26 ......... 877-876-2326 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest ....................................................................... 800-921-9151 SWEET GOODS North Shore Baking Corp ....................................................... 773-655-3485 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth ................................................ Page 28 ......... 773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com .................................................. 773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing............................................................... 312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ..................................................... 773-622-3777 TAX APPEALS (PROPERTY) Reveliotis Law PC .......................................... Page 14 ......... 312-230-0160 TEMPORARY STAFFING All About Personnell ....................................... Page 08 ......... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services............................ Page 04 ......... 847-671-1557 THEATERS AND VENUES Onesti Entertainment Corporation .......................................... 630-962-7000 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods.............................................. Page 15 ......800-SOS-AUCY Neil Jones Food Company .................................................... 800-543-4356 TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News ............................................................... 847-699-3300 TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS Midwest Food Expo WRA...................................................... 608-216-2817 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body ................................... Page 22 ......... 312-666-6441 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics & Sign ............................. Page 32 ......... 888-774-6270 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center ................................................................ 708-352-5551 TRUCKS Freeway Ford ................................................. Page 18 ......... 708-442-9000 UPCOMING EVENTS Wisconsin Restaurant Association ......................................... 800-589-3211 VEGETABLES-FIRE ROASTED Neil Jones Food Company ..................................................... 800-543-4356 VEHICLE WRAPS Paramount Truck Body ................................... Page 22 ......... 312-666-6441 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .......................... Page 06 ......... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance............................................................. 708-344-0344 VIDEO GAMING Arktyk Gaming ........................................................................ 630-728-0312 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems ......................................................... 312-544-9856 VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS Videonet ................................................................................. 847-366-5415 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 46 ......... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 ........................................................................ 847-987-9738 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer............................... Page 08 ......... 630-879-3131 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com........................................ Page 33 ......... 847-699-0300 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery ........................................................................... 773-631-6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication ..................... Page 30 ......... 630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago ....................................... Page 20 ......... 773-235-5588 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings ................................. Page 11 .......... 630-833-5700 WOOD FLOOR CARE Sexton Group Floor Care ............................... Page 40 ......... 847-827-1188 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Employco USA ....................................................................... 620-920-0000 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies .......................................... Page 42 ......... 630-483-2256

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Wasco, 41W379 IL Route 64 Real Estate Sale Restaurant/bar/event venue available on Rte. 64 just west of downtown St. Charles, situated on 2.6 acres of land. The property accommodates a large interior occupancy in addition to the outdoor seating. Apply for a gaming license for additional income potential.

Size (+/-)

6,160 SF(Bldg.) 2.6 Acre (Land)

Price

$990,000 (Real Estate)

Agent

Brian Laskov Adam Salamon

Lincoln Park - Chicago, 2624 N. Lincoln Ave. Lease and License Sale Multi-level restaurant and bar has seen a complete renovation in 2011. Included in the offering are a Tavern, PPA, Late Hour, and Retail Food license. The space comes fully furnished and equipped.

Size (+/-)

4,560 SF

Lease Rate $40/SF NNN Price

$199,000 (Licenses)

Agent

Georg Simos

Roscoe Village - Chicago, 2054 W. Roscoe St. Business Sale (Cuba 312) This business is located in the quaint Roscoe Village restaurant and retail corridor. The space has seen a total build-out when ﬁrst established, complete with bi-folding windows that open up to a sidewalk cafe. The Incidental Liquor License is included in the sale.

Size (+/-)

1,100 SF

creating possibilities in the restaurant industry

NEW LISTINGS

Lease Rate $48.37/SF MG Price

$150,000 (Business)

Agent

Maria McKinsey

Des Plaines, 1225 Elmhurst Rd. Real Estate + Business Sale (Tasty Cuisine Chinese Restaurant) Freestanding, well-kept two-story restaurant with oversized parking. Great location with 8 hotels within 2 miles, 8 million SF of retail within 3 miles, 20 minutes to Woodﬁeld Mall and Arlington Race Track.

Size (+/-)

5,000 SF (Bldg.) .6 Acres (Lot)

Price

$899,000 (Real Estate + Business)

Agent

Chad Severson

West Ridge -Chicago, 2649-51 W. Peterson Ave. Real Estate Sale (Katsu) Freestanding single story fully built out and equipped restaurant with real estate for sale. Home to a former acclaimed restaurant, long known as one of Chicagoland’s premier sushi restaurants for over 29 years.

Size (+/-)

2,400 SF (Bldg.) 3,272 SF (Lot)

Price

$350,000 (Real Estate)

Agent

Brian Laskov

Loop - Chicago

66 E. Wacker Pl., Hilton Garden Inn Hotel - (Lease) Size (+/-): 2,500 SF • Lease: $38.40/SF Net • Agent: Georg S.

Gold Coast - Chicago

188 E. Walton Pl., - (Lease) Size (+/-): 5,000 SF • Lease: Negotiable • Agent: Brian L.

Hoffman Estates

2360 Lakewood Blvd., Jerseys Pizza & Grill - (Real Estate Sale) Size (+/-): 1.35 Acres (Lot), 6,500 SF (Bldg.) • Price: $1,575,000 • Agent: Chad S.

Wheeling

401 E. Dundee Rd. - (Lease) Size (+/-): 4,195-5,615 SF • Lease: $11.91/SF NNN • Agent: Bob B.

Portage Park Chicago

5046 W. Montrose Ave. (Lease) Size (+/-): 1,100 SF • Lease: $17.07/SF NNN • Agent: Rick L.

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NEW: FOR LEASE-VANILLA BOX-CLASS “A” NEW RETAIL CENTER IN HOT DUPAGE COUNTY 2,370 SF/640 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove. High traffic counts on Ogden Avenue40,373 vehicles per day. Outstanding frontage. Existing tenants-CD One Price Cleaners, Simply Beautiful Spa, Perspire Sauna Studios, etc.

CORNER FREESTANDING RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU WINDOW NORTHWEST SUBURBS-O’HARE AIRPORT AREA

2,994 SF building, Turn-Key, fully equipped, two kitchens, seats 100 41,744 SF Lot, Parks 50. For Sale $499,500.

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11226 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL. Turn-key, brand new restaurant. Free standing 4,000 SF On 24,700 SF lot. Presently operates as a Pizza Restaurant—please, when visiting, do not bother the staff. For Lease: $14 per SF NNN / For Sale: $499,500

PIZZERIA-PUB-PICK UP-DELIVERY-DINE IN-SIT DOWN BAR-VIDEO GAMING WITH OUTDOOR PATIO/REAL $$$ MAKER/$8,000 A MONTH IN VIDEO GAMING/FREE STANDING, HARD CORNER OR CICERO & 147TH STREET IN MIDLOTHIAN Free standing 5,000 SF bldg. on 27,787 SF lot, seats 300, total (indoor and outdoor), parks 57+/- cars. $15,000 a week in gross sales plus $8,000.00 a month in video gaming. Separate carryout delivery section, large sit down bar inside and outside. Real Heavy traffic flow 43,000 cars on 147th Street and 45,000 cars per day on Cicero Avenue. Asking price $899,000 for Real Estate and Business.

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7,200 Sq. Ft. in an Opportunity Zone, Built in 2005. Low Taxes. 1,000 Sq. Ft. of walk-in Freezer/Coolers. 2,000 sq ft Production Room. Process Meat, Chicken, Fish, Pizza or THC Edibles. 800 Amps of Power for Craftgrow. For Sale at $619,000. For Lease at $9500/mo including taxes. 130 State Street, Calumet City, IL.

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PIZZERIA-PUB-BANQUETS-PICK UP-DELIVERY-DINE WITH SIT DOWN BARS PLUS OUTDOOR PATIO, $10,000 A MONTH IN VIDEO GAMING, DOWNTOWN TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS, INCLUDE ASSETS ONLY Free standing 8,000 SF bldg. divided into a pizzeria with separate entrance for pick up and delivery, connecting dining, sports bar lounge area, banquet and kitchen plus outdoor dining. Real $$$ Maker. Rent $17,000 per month plus 5% of video gaming. Major development across the street called Harmony Square/Village Entertainment Center/Ice Skating in the winter months/more than 250 events a year, shows-dancing-movies, etc. Also, more than two hundred condos are presently being built. Asking price: For assets, leasehold improvements and video gaming: $325,000. It does not include Business and phone number. CHICAGOLAND AREA | PIZZA BUSINESS WITH REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE: net income $139,000 yearly. BUSINESS: Net Income $500,000 yearly. FOR REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS $2,900,000 CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AIRPORT AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICK UP-DELIVERY-CATERING & DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED4 Short hours, 4:00PM to 10:00PM, closed Monday, Real $$$ maker, sales are over $1,700,000 a year, cash flow $400,000 a year verifiable, for real estate and business. Motivated seller. $1,149,500 CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT AREA, PIZZERIA PICK UP AND DELIVERY,SHORT HOURS,CLOSED MONDAYS,REAL $$$ MAKER,$150,000. CASH FLOW,INCLUDES REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS Mixed used building plus full basement,established for 32 years, owner retiring, store front with apartment, that is why Real Estate taxes are only $4018 a year. Weekly payroll $1,600. For Real Estate & Business $449,900. LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS | PIZZERIA-RESTAURANT | FOR SALE BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE Starved Rock Park Area in the 9th Largest Micropolitan Statistical Area in the U.S. (Peru-Ottawa). Building 3,250 SF plus 1,400 SF basement with unlimited parking. Built brand new in 1997. Established for 42 years. Open only five days a week, closed Sunday and Monday; Potential to open another day. Pick up and dine in, potential for delivery service. Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash flow of $290,000 a year; all verifiable. Real Estate taxes are only $5,700. For Real Estate and Business: $749,500

3SW SUBURBS | OAK FOREST | PIZZA AND MORE | FOR SALE BUSINESS ONLY Located in a very busy shopping center with 7-Eleven as a main anchor. Open six days a week; dinner only. 1,400 SF; Rent only $1,700 per month all in $3,000 cash flow a week. Asking price $179,000

PIZZERIA-PUB-PICK UP DELIVERY-DINE IN WITH SIT DOWN BAR PLUS OUTDOOR PATIO WITH VIDEO GAMING GENERATES $8,000 PER MONTH, PALOS HILLS ON ROBERTS ROAD. BUSINESS ONLY. 5,300 SF divided into a pizzeria with separate entrances for pick up and delivery connecting with dining room-bar area, without door patio, located in famous center with unlimited parking. $14,000 a week in gross sales plus $8,000 a month in video gaming revenue. Rent $8,500 per month. Asking price for Business, Fixtures and Equipment: $299,500. 3FOR LEASE-VANILLA BOX, WESTERN SUBURBS ON ROUTE 59, HOT DUPAGE COUNTY 900 – 1,200 SF ready for your final finishes. Short lease or long lease available in free standing shopping center with over 60 parking spaces. We have bank owned foreclosures; commercial and residential. For more Confidential Listings, Call Today! 1-888-317-7721. Se Habla Español.

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Restaurant/Bar. Fully Equipped. Channel Front. 7,100 Sq. Ft. on 0.74 AC. Seating approx 250. Parking 60+ Real Estate Only. For Sale: $895,000 John Pantelopoulos CBS Realtors (224) 730-1953

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Far NW Suburbs of McHenry County. Turn Key. 2,066 s.f., pool tables, beer garden & gaming machines. Building, real estate included. $225K.

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This month I am proud to be pictured with certified Executive Chef Frank Abbinanti, vice president of culinary, Levy Convention Center Division. Frank is involved with new business strategic planning, project management of prestigious events, provides culinary leadership, vision, client relations and innovation of food quality efficiency standards. Mark Huber and Brian Klimas are with Ken’s Foods, a family-owned business that traces back to the basement of Ken’s Steak House, a restaurant in Framingham, Mass., that became known for its delicious salad dressings. To this day, Ken’s is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. In addition to Ken’s legendary dressings, the company also produces premium barbecue sauces, wing sauces, specialty sauces and much more, in every package size and shape imaginable. Customers across the country have a wide range of preferences and they satisfy them all. If you have not tried their products lately, you should. Check out their listing in the Buyers’ Directory under Salad Dressings. Jesus Valencia, Symeon Stavrakas and Israel Estrada are with KleenTeem Professional Services, a local firm providing safe, responsible and effective long-term antimicrobial cleaning solutions for your business or facility. If you have a food business and want to protect your employees, customers and team from sickness, viruses or COVID-19 contamination, contact KleenTeem. They have over 3,000 happy customers, have performed over 25,000 services and have been serving our industry for over 20 years. You can see the KleenTeem ad on page 43 of this issue. Marianthi Thanopoulos is with the Village of Wheeling, a local municipality that was among the first to have been known for having a robust and memorable Restaurant Row. Today, the Village of Wheeling continues this legacy and is now offering restaurants substantial grants to open there. To learn more, contact Marianthi and have a look at her ad on page 14. Brett Lemajeur is the founder and owner of SuperClean, a local firm offering all types of janitorial supplies with convenience and great pricing. Because SuperClean is a small, family-owned and operated company, Brett is able to go far beyond what other firms can do. He is very well liked and respected by his customers. If you are tired of poor service or high prices when it comes to getting your janitorial supplies, call Brett today. You can find SuperClean listed in our Buyers’ Directories under Cleaning Products. Natalie Kaplan is a second-generation baker and family member operating JR Dessert Bakery, offering specialty desserts made by hand in Chicago with all natural ingredients. The woman-owned firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary. JR Dessert Bakery prides itself on catering to the wholesale needs of large and small food service businesses around the Chicagoland area and nationwide. You will find the company listed in our Buyers’ Directories under Bakers-Wholesale.

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Tony Robbins and Feeding America Hit Milestone Entrepreneur Tony Robbins, a bestselling author and philanthropist, together with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, announced that their multi-year joint campaign to combat food insecurity in America has surpassed a key milestone, but more effort must be made post-pandemic to adequately address the increased need for food assistance. In its first seven years, Robbins and Feeding America, through their 1 Billion Meals Challenge campaign, have funded and helped provide nearly 800 million meals to people in need in the United States. Reaching this key milestone means that the long-term partnership to combat hunger is well on pace to realize its goal of helping to secure 1 billion meals by Dec. 31, 2024.

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