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PEOPLE SELLING THE INDUSTRY
People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller
This month I am proud to be pictured with certifi ed 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 effi ciency 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 fl avor 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 ProfessionalServices, a local fi rm 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 fi rst 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 fi rm 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 fi rms 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 fi nd 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 fi rm 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 fi nd 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.
Top Five Fastest Drive-Thrus in U.S.
Since the drive-thru service was first introduced to the American fast-food scene, it has been a way of life for many a consumer.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t until 1975 that McDonald’s opened its first drive-thru. Today, the chain reports that well over half of its revenue comes from window service, according to Small Business.
If McDonald’s could speed up its drive-thru service just a bit more, it might see those revenues grow, too. But as it is, the Golden Arches are just edged out of being in the top five fastest drive-thrus in America today, according to Motor1, with its drive-thru experience averaging 349.3 seconds. Here are the major chains that operate the fastest drive-thrus, based on the latest report. 1. KFC: The fastest of them all, according to SeeLevel HC. Customers average just 283.3 seconds there, which is more than a full minute faster than at Burger King. 2. Taco Bell: According to data put together by market research company SeeLevel HX, Taco Bell customers spend 310.2 seconds in the drive-thru lane, which equates to just a hair over five minutes. This is an improvement on the chain’s own drivethru times from 2019, according to Motor1. 3. Hardee’s: Carl’s Jr.’s sister company Hardee’s manages to operate quite a bit faster than their counterpart, shaving exactly 21 seconds off their drive-thru wait times, with customers in and out in 321.6 seconds. 4. Carl’s Jr.: Customers at a Carl’s Jr. can expect to spend 341.6 seconds in the drive-thru here. 5. Burger King: The average time a customer spends in the Burger King drive-thru before they get to have it their way is 344.3 seconds or 5.7 minutes. -Source: Eat This, Not That!
Better-For-You Soda Growth
Olipop is appealing to soda consumers who want less sugar and functional benefits such as improved gut health, said cofounder Ben Goodwin. Distribution has grown from California to major retailers across the U.S., and the brand has released the "New Kind of Soda" campaign online to tout its better-for-you for-
mulation. -Source: Beverage Industry
“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” —Lucille Ball
Teneral Cellars has launched its Healthy Women, Healthy World Collection featuring a trio of wines that bring attention to reproductive, heart and breast health issues that affect millions of women globally. With every three-pack sold, $10 will be donated to the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). Teneral Cellars is 100% woman-owned and operated. “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi, diagnosed with endometriosis herself is a co-founder of EndoFound. -Source: PRnewswire.com
Forecast from the Farmers’ Almanac
Look for a typical winter in Illinois if the Farmers’ Almanac’s winter prediction holds true.
The Farmers’ Almanac has launched its winter climate outlook for 2021-22. Managing editor Sandi Duncan mentioned they make their predictions utilizing a algorithm established in 1818.
The Farmers’ Almanac predicts a chilly and snowy January for Illinois, however a lot quieter month of February.
“There’s going to be near to somewhat below normal temperatures with above average snowfall and there will be some ice mixed in as well,” Duncan said.
Dynamic Cigar Bar Eight Lounge To Open At Resorts World Las Vegas
Eight Lounge will offer more than 150 premium cigars, including exclusive and limited-edition smokes
Eight Lounge, a state-of-the-art cigar & spirits lounge will light up Las Vegas beginning this fall. Located at Resorts World Las Vegas, the newest property to be built on the Strip in over a decade, Eight will offer premier hand-rolled cigars & spirits in a comfortable environment that's both stylish, contemporary and vibrant.
In addition to its smoke selection, Eight's cocktail program is second-to-none, as bartenders carefully perfect time-honored and modernized cocktails to pair with guest's cigar of choice. Acting as "cigar sommeliers," Eight's mixologists will be well-versed in the flavor profiles of premium tobaccos, giving them the innate ability to complement smokes with a spirit. Adding to the allure, temperature-controlled lockers will be available for members only, the perfect stowaway to preserve spirits and cigars.
Boston Chef Takes Second Place in Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Denise Herrera (at right in photograph, with sous chef Eric LeBlanc) of Red Heat Tavern represented the state of Massachusetts and brought back the win from the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans Aug. 7. One of the most prestigious culinary competitions in the United States, the cook-off emphasizes the importance of cooking with domestic and sustainable seafood.
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