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Rouxster’s Cookhouse Serves Mariano’s Locations With the opening of Rouxster’s Cookhouse, Mariano’s customers will now be able to enjoy a Nashville-style chicken and fish concept with an emphasis on fun comfort food, fresh ingredients and lots of flavor, helmed by local chef John Meyer. “At Mariano’s we are all about the experience, and Rouxster’s Cookhouse will provide just that,” said Michael Marx, President, Roundy’s Division. In addition to Cookhouses within Mariano’s in Bronzeville and Park Ridge, there’s their newly-opened South Halsted location with more stores planned for the future. At Rouxster’s, customers can order from a great selection of sandwiches
like the oven-roasted or Nashville Hot Chicken and Fried Catfish. There is a grilled Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich with Chef Meyer’s special jerk sauce and Shrimp Po Boy. All sandwiches will feature a special sauce, coleslaw and pickles in true Southern style. All seasonings, batters and breading are created by Chef Meyer. Turkey Chili and freshly made Chicken Gumbo, along with sides such as Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad and Collard Greens round out the savory section of the menu! Don’t miss dessert as Chef Meyer is famous for his Banana Pudding, Bread Pudding and Sweet Potato Pie. Continues on page 13
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THE BLUE GATE RESTAURANT & BAKERY 105 E. Middlebury St., SHIPSHEWANA, IN 260-768-4725. Located in the heart of Amish country, The Blue Gate is famous for serving homemade, satisfying meals—from farm-fresh breakfasts, to all-you-can-eat family-style meals, to buffet style. You can’t go wrong with any option you choose. Choose your main courses and sides featuring their famous fried chicken, Amish beef & noodles, homestyle meatloaf, roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing, green beans and more. I had the familystyle meal with all of the above and it was more food than I could even handle. But, I still took home a complimentary piece of their famous Sugar Cream pie for dessert. COUNTRY HOUSE 241 W 55th St. CLARENDON HILLS, IL 630-325-1444. I stopped in this place for a bite to eat while running errands. It was dimly lit, but cozy. The server recommended a burger they had on special that day, which was ½ pound and served with grilled onions on garlic bread. Since I wasn’t planning on breathing on anyone that evening, I ordered some onion rings and potato salad to go with my burger. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was so juicy and tender. The garlic bread just complimented it even more. Great food; I will be back to try their other menu offerings.
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RISE’N ROLL BAKERY & DELI 1065 N 1150 W, MIDDLEBURY, IN 574-825-4032. When you walk in this bakery/deli you’ll be greeted by stacks of freshly made, preservative-free powdered cinnamon donuts, cinnamon caramel donuts, cookies, pies, jams, chocolate almond brittle, soft cranberry granola bars and so much more! I had a roast beef sandwich with arugula on artisan bread for lunch, which was delicious. I had to take home some baked goods, so I opted for cinnamon rolls, donuts, granola bars, and a variety of jams. They let you sample some of their items as well. It was well worth the stop.
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IHLA Announces 2019 Annual Scholarship Awards Winners The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (IHLAEF), the non-for-profit educational arm of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), has awarded 23 college students a total of $56,000 in scholarship funding for the 2019-2020 academic year. The IHLAEF awards annual academic scholarships to deserving Illinois college students pursuing hospitality management degrees throughout the country and has been a primary source of scholarship assistance awarding more than $550,000 to Illinois students across colleges and universities. The 2019 winners are as follows: Shalinee Abraham, DePaul University (Bolingbrook, IL); Tamika Bobo, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Homewood, IL); Keegan Davis, University of Nevada - Las Vegas (Galesburg, IL); Jasmine Dinkins, Johnson and Wales University (Hanover Park, IL); Rebecca Doman, University of Central Florida (Northbrook, IL); Kristin Dula, The French Pastry School (Saint Charles, IL); Bridget Ferguson, DePaul University (Argenta, IL); Brady Furleigh, DePaul University (Chicago, IL); Martha Gomez, DePaul University (McHenry, IL); Brendan Kempff, Cornell University (Campton Hills, IL); Trinity Kim, University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign (Chicao, IL); Mia Lanzillotti, Florida Gulf Coast University (Gumee, IL); Malikha Long, Kendall College at National Louis University (Evergreen Park, IL); Grace Murphy, Purdue University (Palatine, IL); Veronica Nunez, Roosevelt University (Elgin, IL); Tess O’Callaghan, Pennsylvania State University (Naperville, IL); Clara Pauker, Purdue University (Glenview, IL); Todd Pinta, DePaul University (New Lenox, IL); Elizabeth Redhead, DePaul University (Morton, IL); Jennifer Romanchek, Purdue University (Lake Forest, IL); Elena Sanchez, University of Nevada – Las Vegas (Belvidere, IL); Sam Tucker, Cornell University (Champaign, IL); Courtney Zajac, Northern Illinois University (Herscher, IL).
Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame Honor Inspirational Women in the Hospitality Industry The Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame [thechicagoculinarymuseum.org], under the umbrella of the American Culinary Federation Chefs and Culinary Professionals of Chicagoland [ccpchicagoland.org], is pleased to announce its thirteenth event with the induction of four inspirational women in the Chicago hospitality industry. The following women will be honored for 2019: Chef Sarah Grueneberg as Chef of the Year, Chef Meg Galus as Pastry Chef of the Year, and Chef Ina Pinkney as Legendary Chef, and Mary Kay Bonoma as Industry Leader. The induction ceremony and event, open to the public, will take place at Joe’s Live located at 5441 Park Place in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. After the induction ceremony, the evening will feature a wandering feast prepared by top local restaurants, and current and past inductees will attend. Tickets are now on sale for $75 per person. Tickets may be purchased atwww.thechicagoculinarymuseum.org. Previous inductees into the Chefs Hall of Fame include the late Chef Charlie Trotter in 2006, Chef Jimmy Bannos in 2007, Chef Rick Bayless in 2008, Chef Carrie Nahabedian in 2009, Chef Art Smith in 2010, Chef Priscilla Satkoff in 2011, Chef Graham Elliot with Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer in 2012, Chef Paul Kahan, Chef Alain Roby, Richard Melman, Chef Hans Aeschbacher, the late Chef Jean Banchet, and the late Chef Louis Szathmary in 2013, Chef Stephanie Izard, Chef Gale Gand, Chef Michael Kornick, Phil Stefani, and Larry Levy in 2014, and Chef Tony Mantuano, Chef Judy Contino, Chef J. Joho, Georges “Kiki” Cuisance, Steve Lombardo, and Hugo Ralli in 2015, Chef Fabio Viviani, Chef Sébastien Canonne, Chef Pierre Pollin, Jim Kallas, and Charlie Mok in 2017, Chef John Hogan, Chef Mindy Segal, and Fred Hoffmann in 2018. What: Chefs Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6:00 PM Where: Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont Tickets: thechicagoculinarymuseum.org Link to chef biographies: thechicagoculinarymuseum.org/2019-chefs-hall-of-fame-event.html
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Bardstown Bourbon Company is now offering bourbon in six markets which include; California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee in addition to its home state, Kentucky. Chesterton Brewery recently opened at 1050 Broadway in Chesterton, Indiana “Veteran’s Brewing for Veteran’s.” Dean Foods appointed Eric Beringause as President and CEO. DoorDash, the fastest growing lastmile logistics platform in the U.S. signs definitive agreement to acquire Caviar, Square’s food ordering platform. Food 4 Less launches Home Delivery Service offered via Instacart to all 129 Food 4 Less/ Foods Cp. locations in California, Illinois and Indiana. Hilton Garden Inn at 10920 Ambassador Drive opens at Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, Missouri. Peapod—the country’s leading online grocer and Stephanie Izard’s “This Little Goat” team is launching a chef-inspired meal kit line for home delivery. Sodexo, a food service and facilities management company committed to improving quality of life, was recognized by Professional Woman’s Magazine as a 2019 Best of the Best Company. Starbucks continues expansion in partnership with Uber Eats to address the $24 billion U.S. online food deliver category. Starbucks Coffee Company announces plans to make Starbucks Delivers available throughout the U.S in early 2020. Subway Restaurants to expand its New
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Chicago’s North Side will hit the jack“pot” this summer with the debut of Wake ’n Bacon, a brand new boozy cafe with an over-the-top food and drink menu which can be completely customized with CBD add-ons. From husband and wife duo and Chicago industry veterans Gabriel Ayala (Dragonfly, SafeHouse, Blackfinn) and Sarah Ayala (Jalapeno, Dragonfly, NY Lounge), Wake ’n Bacon will open doors later this summer at the meeting point of the Lakeview and Boystown neighborhoods, appropriately located at 420 West Belmont Avenue.
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Work without interest is imprisonment. Even if you aren’t passionate about your work, you’ve got to at least be interested in it. When you design a lifestyle in which your work is something you suffer through daily strictly to pay your bills, you end up spending your entire life wishing you had someone else’s. Think about it. This is your life; your work will fill a large percentage of it. It’s not all about the money; it’s about you. Ignore the propaganda, especially from people who say, “Don’t let your work define you.” Reverse this message and mediate on it: “I will do work that defines me.” When the essence of who you are defines at least some slice of the work you do for a living, that work generates fulfillment. Bottom line: Interest in your work puts quality in your output and happiness in your mind. Don’t settle for a paycheck. Shuffle around until you find work that interests you.
taurant Holdings amid a restructuring program designed to save costs as the big Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee works to avoid falling short of financial requirements in its lending agreements. David Burke, who had been CEO of the company since 2016, resigned along with CFO Phyllis Knight, who had been in that position since 2016. Michael Ansley, Diversified’s founder and executive chairman, has been named interim CEO. Toni Werner, the company’s controller, has been named interim CFO. The 64-unit operator also announced a restructuring program designed to save $1.5 million in annual costs. The changes come despite improving sales for the Southfield, Mich.based company, which last month said that its quarter-to-date samestore sales are up 7.2% as its brand regains customers following a difficult 2018. – Adapted from Restaurant Business
By: Kerry Lavelle If you have a place of public accommodation, like a restaurant or grocery store, you know that you will be a defendant in a lawsuit eventually. Think ahead and implement a plan to mitigate or eliminate the most common types of lawsuit producing accidents. 1) Install cameras. Sure, cameras may record negligence on your part, but if you implement a loss prevention program, more likely than not, the cameras will form the basis for your defense. 2) Implement a loss prevention program. Make sure employees clean up spills, are trained in handling sharp objects, and hold regular training sessions on all aspects of safety. 3) Lead by example. When a supervisor walks around and sees a potential hazardous area, he or she must act immediately to mitigate the potential problem. 4) Have a log for repetitive clean ups and maintenance. If someone needs to mop up the area by the bloody mary bar, or fresh fruit display, make sure it is logged (such records are useful in the defense of a lawsuit), and it is actually being done. 5) Train backroom protocol. Sometimes outside of the customer’s view, safety measures are relaxed, and to expedite backroom work shortcuts are taken. Establish a backroom protocol. 6) Delivery/receiving. Usually large, heavy pallets or carts are being brought in the store or restaurant through the back door, sometimes off of a hydraulic lift. Protocols must be established, and instituted to minimize serious accidents. 7) Create a safety culture. In words and in actions, team meetings, and ongoing repetition, the employee team needs to understand that the company stands for safety for both its employees and its customers in every aspect of its business. 8) Reward good behavior. Reward team members monthly or quarterly if there have been no job related accidents at the site, and no customer accidents. 9) Solicit loss mitigation information from your insurance carrier. Insurance carriers want to be your partner in reducing injuries and liabilities. Talk to them on implementing a plan at your business. Have their representatives meet and speak to your employees. 10) Walk through your parking lot monthly. Many accidents occur in the parking lot of your place of business. Snow plows in the Midwest tear up parking lots and leave them in a condition that can cause harm to your customers and employees. Talk to your landlord about parking lot repairs and put your concerns in writing to your landlord. For any further discussion, please reach out to Kerry Lavelle at klavelle@ lavellelaw.com to schedule an appointment. See their ad on this page.
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Essential Etiquette Rules for the Workplace
Rouxster’s Cookhouse Continues from page 1 John Meyer, Chef/Owner of BJ’s Market & Bakery, is a graduate of Chicago State University and the Culinary Arts Program at Washburne Trade School in Chicago, where he was classically trained in French-American cuisine. After graduation, he worked at the prestigious University Club of Chicago to hone his culinary skills. In 1992, Chef Meyer then committed himself to opening a white tablecloth restaurant on Chicago’s South Side. The Retreat Restaurant was housed in a renovated Victorian mansion in the historical Pullman area, and was open for seven years. John’s second venture combined an upscale atmosphere, comfort food and great customer service. The result was BJ’s Market & Bakery. Opened in May 1997, BJ’s Market has been acclaimed by several food critics and was named one of the “Top Ten Restaurants in Chicago” by WLS-TV food critic James Ward. Since opening, BJ’s Market has expanded its services to include catering and delivery. In 2016, John with his partners started blueprint foods, a food production facility for hot bars in grocery stores. March 2019 began a new chapter as John and his partners opened Rouxster’s Cookhouse, a Nashville-style chicken and fish concept located inside Chicago-area Mariano’s grocery stores with an emphasis on fun, flavor and freshness. Rouxster’s Cookhouse is open from 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily.
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n Be prepared. Try not to be caught off-guard for meetings, discussions, etc. Dress appropriately. n Don’t use slang, buzzwords, or clichés—and never indulge in profanity. n Follow proper phone etiquette. Don’t speak too loudly nor put calls on speakerphone without a good purpose. n Respect people’s space. Ask whether they have time to talk before launching into a conversation. n Leave personal problems at home. Bosses and co-workers may be sympathetic (up to a point), but don’t drone on about your personal life. n Don’t gossip. Refrain from sharing secrets about your co-workers, and refuse to engage in gossipy conversations at work. n Be discreet. If you have a problem with a co-worker, address it directly and confidentially instead of complaining to others.
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Three Embers restaurant, located inside the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, is pleased to announce that it is a proud recipient of the Wine Spectator 2019 Award of Excellence for its American focused wine program. The prominent wine and wine culture publication has revealed its list of nearly 3,800 restaurants that have earned awards from Wine Spectator this year. The award-winning wine programs hail from all 50 states and 79 countries and territories, and were given awards across three categories: Award of Excellence, Best Award of Excellence, and Grand Award. The Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Ranging in size from 90 selections to several hundred, these lists are well-focused and tend to emphasize discovery. This year, 2,447 restaurants achieved the Award of Excellence. Being on the edge of the Chicago city limits, Three Embers was able to take advantage of the growing craft brewing and distilling market to develop a beverage program that fits the restaurant’s vision. And although Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana have wineries, when it came to developing the wine list, director of restaurants and Brent Mulvey knew that staying locally focused would fit the restaurants vision of supporting local artisans. However, he could not create a wine list that would be to the high culinary standards of Chef de Cuisine Chuy Medina and Three Embers and stay local or even regional. “Receiving this award alongside some of the best in the business is incredibly humbling and reinforces how our staff strives for excellence every single day,” says Brent Mulvey, director of restaurants for Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. “When curating our wine program, we looked to re-define “local” and expanded our selections to be from the United States so we created a wine list that would be approachable and also satisfy the most discerning palates.” At any given time, Three Embers has more than 2,000 bottles of wine in its inventory that is continuously stocked to satisfy guests’ requests. And while the program meets guests’ specific tastes, it also compliments Three Embers’ seasonally rotating menu. Whether a dish calls for a bold red, crisp rosé, or smooth whites, the restaurant’s wine program rises to the occasion to bring full-flavor experiences to guest’s plates and glasses.
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Specialty Foods and the Consumer
The consumer makeup of the specialty food industry has increasingly changed to include higher percentages of Generation X and older millennials, Mintel’s David Lockwood said at the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show. This change indicates that trends in the fancy food sphere will now be dictated by Gen X and millennials, as opposed to baby boomers. – Adapted from SmartBrief Food & Beverage
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Brewing, and many others. Guests can sample and enjoy a wide array of beers in 6 oz. tasting portions as well as full-sized portions. Pre-selected flights are on the menu, as well as a build-yourown flight option. City Works’ draft system also extends to wine, showcasing eight varietals of draft wine which offer the benefits of fresh, consistent flavor and a more environmentally conscious way to serve wine. Providing wine on tap contributes to zero waste, as the draft provides no oxidation and no corkage, therefore reducing spoilage. One steel keg of wine saves the CO2 equivalent to that sequestered by 28 trees. The food menu focuses on fresh ingredients and brilliant flavors and offers guests a wide selection of options for a business lunch, a dinner date, or game-watching snacks and bites. The menu includes shareable options such as the Buffalo Shrimp, Duck Nachos, and Smoked Chicken Wings, an assortment of tacos including Ahi Tuna and Short Rib, along with handhelds such as the Nashville Hot Chicken Wrap made with buttermilk breaded crispy chicken breast, hot cayenne pepper, romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and ranch dressing in a flour tortilla, and the signature City Works Burger made with a short rib/brisket blend, topped with aged white cheddar, shredded iceberg, vine-ripened tomato, red onion, and a dill pickle served on a toasted brioche bun. The menu features a number of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options suiting all dietary needs and the health-conscious guest.
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Nuggets Apples are the largest and most valuable fruit crop in Michigan. There are more than 11.3 million apple trees in commercial production covering 35,500 acres on 825 family-run farms in Michigan. Bacon Capital USA in Martin County, Minnesota is the #1 pork producer in Minnesota and consistently one of the top producers in the United States with 150 pig farms and produces 40 million pounds of bacon each year. Cape Cod Potato Chips is reopening its iconic Hyannis Factory Tour in Cape Cod, spotlighting renovations, visitor experiences and behind the scenes opportunities for the whole family. The Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory is one of the top tourist destinations in Cape Cod with more than 250,000 visitors. Charleys Philly Steaks & Wings has over 600 locations in 47 states and 16 countries in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Ernie Stack and Nick Van Til owned separate grocery stores in Northwest Indiana. Drawn together by a common ambition to create a more exciting shopping experience for customers, they joined forces in 1959 to create Stack & Van Til. Feeding America is the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, they provide meals to more than 46 million people each year. Honey is the only food that never spoils and the only food source produced by an insect that humans eat. IHOP, celebrating 61 years, offers 65 different signatures, fresh,
The U.S. Postal Service issued Forever stamps recognizing Military Working Dogs, the four-legged heroes of the nation’s military. The first-day-of-issue event took place during the American Philatelic Society Stamp Show in Omaha. In the booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features a stylized geometric illustration of one of the canine breeds — German shepherd, Labrador retriever, Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois — that commonly serve in America’s armed forces. News of the stamp is being shared using the hashtag #MilitaryDogsStamps.
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New Mom Molly Returns with Baby in Tow on Sunday, September 8th Food Network has signed an exclusive deal with Molly Yeh for new episodes of daytime series Girl Meets Farm and multiplatform content across all digital platforms, it was announced by network president Courtney White. Molly is a critically-acclaimed food blogger, best-selling cookbook author and the Daytime Emmy® and James Beard Awardnominated host of the series, and she recently added another title to her impressive resume: mom to her baby daughter Bernie. In the return of Girl Meets Farm, currently in production and scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 8th at 11am (all times ET/PT), Molly welcomes viewers into her cozy Midwest farmhouse for a season filled with quick and easy recipes, irresistible treats and family favorites. “Molly is truly a star on the rise - from this year’s award nominations and her millions of digital views to her devoted social media following, she has quickly made her mark in the food entertainment world,” said Courtney White, President, Food Network. “Girl Meets Farm has become Sunday’s highest-rated daytime show and there’s a lot more Molly to come - we couldn’t be happier to share her joyful personality and irresistible food with our audience across all platforms.” Planned episode themes for the upcoming season of Girl Meets Farm include new mom life, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Midwest potluck, Friendsgiving and party bites. Molly Yeh is the author of the International Association of Culinary Professionals award-winning cookbook “Molly on the Range.” She is the creator of the critically-acclaimed and highly popular food and lifestyle brand “my name is yeh,” which has been recognized by the likes of the New York Times, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, Saver (“Blog of the Year”) and Yahoo (“Food Blog of the Year”). She was also on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for 2017. Molly grew up in the Chicago suburbs with a Chinese father and Jewish mother, followed by a post-high school life in New York City studying percussion at Juilliard. She then got married and started her food blog, relocating with her husband to a sugar beet farm in the upper Midwest where she currently resides with their four-month-old daughter.
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Even for the most experienced bartenders and servers, dealing with intoxicated customers can be a challenging, unpleasant task. Refusal to serve alcohol or “cutting off” someone is a confrontational situation most would prefer to avoid Illinois law states “No one may sell, give, or serve alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person.” (See 235 ILCS 5/6-16(a) (i).) Servers and bartenders are responsible for complying with this law. By “cutting off” an intoxicated person you assure customer and public safety. One reason servers have a difficult time with refusing to serve intoxicated patrons is fear. Servers want to avoid confrontation, they risk losing a tip, or risk a customer complaint to their employer. Intoxicated patrons are often difficult to deal with because of impaired judgement and an irrational thought pro-
cess. Servers, bartenders and security personnel can receive proper training in the Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program to effectively deal with intoxicated patrons. If de-escalation techniques and the skills in handling situations are applied, they can better handle a customer’s behavior. Here are some ways to deal with intoxicated patrons: 1. Maintain a professional demeanor. 2. Communicate what the law says. 3. Let them know that their safety is your responsibility. 4. Ask for help. Get a manager involved as the authority figure. Cutting off intoxicated patrons can be difficult and awkward, but it is necessary. An establishment and server can be sued for the damages caused by an impaired patron inside and outside of their business. Refusing service can reduce the risks of lawsuits and loss of livelihood, expensive attorney fees, fines, and possible jail time. The risks involved for not refusing service greatly outweigh the desire to avoid confrontation. Simply - it is your responsibility. It is the law. – From the Illinois Liquor Control Commission Newsletter
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Oyster Bah in Lincoln Park is now Quality Crab & Oyster Bah, a neighborhood crab house and raw bar from the team behind Shaw’s Crab House. The menu is centered around quality crab, fresh oysters and seafood flown in daily. Quality Crab will also feature non-seafood items, like the Prime Burger, Fried Chicken and Baby Back Ribs as well as some of Oyster Bah’s signatures like the Seafood Roll, Aloha Mussels and Clam Chowder, but now highlights crab house dishes. A few new highlights: n The King Crab Combinations You can now order these combo plates and enjoy a little bit of this and a little of that all at once. Pair Alaskan King Crab with our signature Fried Chicken, Crab Cakes or Baby Back Ribs. Prefer all crab? Order up a pound of fresh Alaskan King Crab Legs served with housemade cheese garlic bread, fries and drawn butter – all for under $50. n Maryland Style Crab Dip Made with Blue Crab, lemon, shallot and topped with toasted panko n Louisiana Style Crab Cake “We use the region’s number one crab supplier, Randall’s Seafood in Lafayette provides us the freshest, hand-picked backfin crab meat from Louisiana’s Blue Crab,” says Bill Nevruz, Vice President & Executive Partner of Quality Crab & Oyster Bah. For more info visit www.qualitycrabandoysterbah.com. Photo credit: Christina Slaton
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New in-vehicle infotainment technology has the potential to increase comfort and extend mobility for older drivers, but first it has to stop distracting them. On average, older drivers (ages 55-75) removed their eyes and attention from the road for more than eight seconds longer than younger drivers (ages 21-36) when performing simple tasks like programming navigation or tuning the radio using in-vehicle infotainment technology, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles a driver’s risk of a crash. “Voice-command functions found in new invehicle technology are intended to help drivers by keeping their eyes and attention on the road,” said Dr. David Yang, Executive Director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “Unfortunately, the complexity and poor design of some of these systems could cause more harm for older drivers, in particular, instead of helping them.” By 2030, more than one in five drivers on the road will be over the age of 65. With seniors becoming the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., finding ways to design technology to improve their comfort and safety is critical and may hold the key to enhancing the safe use of this technology for all drivers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety partnered with researchers from the University of Utah to test the visual and cognitive demand created by the infotainment systems in six 2018 vehicles. Study participants in two age groups (21-36 and 55-75) were required to use voice commands, touch screens and other interactive technologies to make a call, send a text message, tune the radio, or program navigation, all while driving. Researchers found that the technology created potentially unsafe distractions for all drivers, though this safety risk is more pronounced for older adults, who took longer (4.7-8.6 seconds) to complete tasks, experienced slower response times, and increased visual distractions.
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TRAVEL With Valerie Miller DESTINATION: NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Getting There: Fly/Drive American and United Airlines offer nonstop flights out of Chicago O’Hare to Nashville. Nashville is home to country music. Downtown Nashville has rows of Honky Tonks on lower Broadway. As you walk down the street you can enter one establishment after the other and enjoy some live music. There’s no cover charge, so just go on in listen to the music and be sure to drop a tip in the tip jar for the band. You’ll see some of country’ s hottest artists’ places like Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar and Luke Bryan’s 32 Bridge in the downtown area. I hung out on the rooftop at FGL House (Florida Georgia Line) it was great! Tours/Attractions ■ Country Music Hall of Fame Museum- the home of American Music with more than two million artifacts, photographs, costumes and musical instruments ■ General Jackson Showboat - scenic cruise on the Cumberland River on one of the largest showboats ever built, offering delicious dining options and entertainment ■ Grand Ole Opry –what began as a simple radio broadcast in 1925 is today a live entertainment phenomenon. Showcases a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart toppers who have followed in their footsteps. Take a tour or see a show ■ Home of the Stars-see the homes of many of Nashville’s biggest stars while driving through some of the city’s most scenic, upscale and secluded areas and neighborhoods. For complete tour details visit graylinetn.com ■ Johnny Cash Museum – features the largest memorabilia collection from the life of Johnny Cash ■ Old Town Trolley Tours –fully narrated Hop On & Off Trolley Tour with 15 stops. It’s up to you where you decide to get off. You can also stay on the trolley for the entire tour and not get off. If you get off at Stop 11 you can get yourself some Hot Chicken at Hatie B’s but prepare to wait, as the line was pretty long. Visit- trolleytours.com ■ Ryman Auditorium- the historic Venue is well known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry. Part working venue, part iconic museum and 100 % Music City magic Accommodations include; Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hyatt, Renaissance, Sheraton Grand and the Westin just to name a few. It depends what area you want to stay in. My choice: GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER “Everything in One Place” The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is the largest non-gaming hotel property in the United States with 2,888 rooms and more than 700,000 square feet of meeting space. The luxurious resort is enclosed in a glass atrium allowing you to stay in a temperature controlled environment. There are nine acres of lush indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls, 19 restaurants and bars, indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, spa, shopping and a river boat tour on the property. I spent a day at Sound Waves - a water experience, hanging out at the wave pool, going on the water slides and tubing my way on the lazy river. Check with the hotel to see what dates this will be open. .There’s something here for everyone. If you follow the path outside the resort you can walk to the Grand Ole Opry or the Opryland Mills Mall. Both are very close. Some of the foods of Nashville include fried pickles, corn bread, biscuits and gravy, catfish. BBQ and Nashville Hot Chicken. Prince’s Hot Chicken, the first and perhaps most well-known hot chicken restaurant began when Thornton Princes’ girlfriend suspected him of cheating on her, so she put extra pepper in his fried chicken. Thornton liked it so much that he opened the BBQ Chicken Shack in the mid -1930’s, which would later become Prince’s Hot Chicken. Another place I found in the downtown area was the Goo Goo Shop. Standard Candy Company, founded in 1901, created Goo Goo - a true Nashville delight marrying peanuts, caramel, marshmallow and milk chocolate together for a tasty cluster of candy. Once you try one of these, you will be hooked. You can order them online. Near the Goo Goo store is a good place to dine; a 6 story restaurant called The Diner which is open 24 hours. For more info on Nashville -visitmusiccity.com
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Using Contracts to Protect Your Business: Certificates of insurance, Hold Harmless and indemnification Agreements
As a business owner, you know the importance of relationships with outside contractors and experts who help your business run smoothly. To learn more about protecting your business in these relationships, check out these brief insurance explanations. Certificate of Insurance When entering a contract with another party, a certificate of insurance — which provides businesses with proof of their insurance coverage and limits — should be acquired first.This insurance protects businesses if a claim is filed and the business is found liable. Be wary of businesses or contractors that have inadequate insurance coverage. Liability Limits Liability limits are a part of the certificate of insurance that determines how much coverage is enough for the service you are hiring. Additional Insured Take steps to stay up to date on your certificate of insurance by asking to be notified when the policy is being changed or cancelled. Ask to be listed as an additional insured on the contractor’s policy. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreements When properly written, these agreements place full responsibility on one party in the agreement. These have a dangerous amount of power, so always read the full document carefully and contact legal counsel. Require a certificate of insurance and being named as an additional insured on the contractor’s insurance policy. Take precautions when renting out space in yor building, when a contractor is working on your site and when hiring a delivery service.
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You don’t need a degree in negotiation to successfully navigate an interview. Mostly, it means not saying things that are akin to shooting yourself in the financial foot. Here are three phrases likely to sabotage any chance of getting paid what you think you deserve: “What does this position typically pay?” Whatever. Stay focussed on what you can bring, and then explain your value to hit a price. “Yes, that sounds good.” Maybe, but negotiate or find yourself working for less. “...but I’m flexible on that.” You might be, but make your case and if they can’t come closer, ask about bonuses or stock options that might be on the table.
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Chef Carlos Gaytan Returns with 3 New Restaurants Chef Carlos Gaytan, a worldwide ambassador of Mexican cuisine and widely known as the first Mexicanborn chef to earn a coveted Michelin star, returns to downtown Chicago with three restaurant experiences opening at 720 N. State St. before the end of this year. While each distinct in its own concept and offering, all honor the robust traditions of his homeland while playing to his impressive culinary range. They are: Tzuco, Tales of Carlos Gaytan and Panango. Tzuco, short for Chef Gaytan’s birth city of Huitzuco, is derived from the Nahuatl huixochin, meaning “plants with abundant thorns”. The first of his three concepts – opening fall 2019 – Tzuco presents Mexico’s imaginative flavors while connecting to the preparation techniques of French cuisine. With 110 seats indoors (25 of those in an expansive bar area) and 34 seats al fresco, guests will enjoy dishes showcasing bright ceviche preparations; delicate flavors of shrimp, clams, octopus and salmon; and the richness of chicken tinga, pork, tortilla and lentils – all brought together with the zest of aromatic spices and chile. “Tzuco is a love letter to my homeland,” says Gaytan. “I fell in love with food while learning to prepare heirloom recipes alongside my mother, Doña Teté. At heart, this menu honors the soulful and honest cooking she taught me, while allowing me to express my vision as a chef today.” Tales of Carlos Gaytan, opening several weeks after Tzuco in late fall 2019, reveals an intimate, 16-seat chef tasting room, presenting an even more elevated opportunity to experience the Mexican-French haute cuisine for which Chef Gaytan has been extolled. Joining the kitchen at both restaurants is Chef de Cuisine Andrew Kim (avec, The Dearborn, Acadia, Takashi). Chef Gaytan has additionally assembled an all-star international team that includes Pastry Chef Jesús Escalera, heralded as Latin America’s Best Pastry Chef in 2018 by San Pellegrino’s list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. It also includes international spirits talent Mica Rousseau, named Mexico’s finest mixologist in 2016 after placing first in World Class Mexico. Panango, opening fall 2019, completes the trio at 720 N. State St. Derived from pan (bread), the fast-casual/grab-and-go concept is rooted in the Mexican tradition of artisan bread-making. In additional to hearty sandwiches, the menu includes nourishing salads, healthy bowls, comforting soups and an exceptional offering of heritage pastries. A modern, airy space is accented with bright colors and filled with the effervescent energy for which Mexico is celebrated, welcoming those who wish to eat in the 18-seat dining room or outside on the 15-seat terrace. Quick preparation and the option to carry out for breakfast, lunch and dinner makes Panango equally convenient for those searching for their new daily stop.
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Restaurant Association, Sam Sanchez has led the charge of Chicago’s hospitality industry for over 30 years. The success of his current ventures stem from intense attention to detail in all facets of the restaurant business from expansion, to operations and business development. When Sanchez first got into the business, bigger was better. “At one time the larger the square foot, the more profitable it was for restaurants. Things have changed.” Large restaurants with wide open communal spaces consistently succeeded throughout the industry. Now, consumers are scaling back and demanding smaller, cozier establishments that offer a more intimate experience. Sanchez, who owns five of the largest restaurants in the city, and other largecapacity restaurant owners have had to adjust the way they do business to meet the ever-changing demands of hungry Chicagoans. Large venues take time to fill up—100 people looks empty in a 7,000 square foot dining room which can drastically affect the vibe of a restaurant. Maintaining foot traffic and brining in new people helps to fill the space, but doing so involves adjusting to the pace and aesthetics of the consumer’s desires. “We started dividing our restaurants into many party rooms.” Having the flexibility of cutting back larger spaces to design smaller, more inviting settings is a way of fighting the downhill on big spaces. Building walls and partitions allows for the entertainment of a small group of 50, and a large group of 1,000. Maintaining that flow of traffic from new people and seasoned regulars is constantly at work. Sanchez began consulting with founder and owner of Chicago Twenty Something Inc., Freddie Kole. The event company produces and hosts over 300 social gatherings a year, many of which are pub crawls the hospitality group is heavily involved in producing. The most recent event was The Mustache Crawl, which benefited Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce. Now consid-
over 20 bars along North Clark Street. “We found a way of how to occupy the whole street with thousands of customers and special events,” states Sanchez, making pub crawls a lucrative and successful addition to the hospitality group’s flow of traffic. “By doing this we stopped a lot of the illegal promotions and pub crawls in the city of Chicago.” Paying taxes on the tickets sold, as well as obtaining the proper permits, insurance, and licensure insures a smooth flowing and safe event in which every participant benefits. “This is essential to the city of Chicago. It is essential to many cities as people are starting to learn that organizers can help if it’s run correctly.” Restauranteurs can simultaneously increase business, and build a healthy partnership with the city, which in turn facilitates progressive change for the hospitality industry and its relationship to the City of Chicago. Sanchez has actively worked with the city to ensure that the event planners who are selling tickets to host events at Sanchez’s restaurants operate under the rules. The pub crawls participate in not only pay their amusement taxes, where 100% of that money goes back to the city, but have also been able to donate over $20,000 to the Chamber of Commerce, directly aiding in the advancement of the community. Constructing smaller venues within a larger space like Sanchez did within Moe’s Cantina and Old Crow Smokehouse by opening Cava and Tunnel allows for multiple rooms and concepts to attract a wide array of visitors. Having a large space has invited the opportunity for buyouts, beer, wine, and whiskey fests, taco fests, and even more popular events out of Chicago’s fickle Midwestern weather. The flexibility and willingness to change the layout of a space, and enthusiasm to create a partnership with event planners, ultimately makes for a closer, more familiar space that Chicago has been calling for. “Every big space is not only a chance to fill up, it’s also a chance to showcase your restaurant.”
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FOODS New Dairy ....................................................................312-421-1234 GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS LED Billboard Trucks ...................................................312-924-7979 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc ..........................................................815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE A&P Grease Trappers Inc .......................Page 46 .......630-231-0905 Tierra Environmental...............................Page 16 .......888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc ..........................................................815-744-1453 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ..................Page 08 .......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 Kronos Foods...............................................................800-621-0099 Olympia Food Industries ..............................................847-349-9358 GYROS Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 Kronos Foods...............................................................800-621-0099 Olympia Food Industries ..............................................847-349-9358 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA ........................................Page 11 .......630-920-0000 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES UmbrellaOne National Facility Services..Page 10 .......773-383-6826 Restaurant Handyman .................................................847-232-4474 HEALTH INSURANCE Employco USA ........................................Page 11 .......630-920-0000 Gallagher ................................................Page 17 .......630-285-3686 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .........................................Page 31 .......847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB ...............................................Page 27 .......877-427-2499 HOOD & DUCT CLEANING Hoodz of Schaumburg ............................Page 15 .......847-620-2608 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ..................Page 08 .......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment ........................800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Crawford Sausage .......................................................773-277-3095 Eisenberg-Kelly Corned Beef.......................................773-588-2882 Red Hot Chicago..........................................................800-249-5226 Vienna Beef .................................................................773-278-7800 HOT SAUCE US Hot Sauce Inc ........................................................630-762-8880 HOT SAUCES Gindo’s Spice of Life Hot Sauce ..................................855-444-6367 HUMMUS & SPREADS Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman .................................................847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.................Page 23 .......608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ..................Page 08 .......847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago................................Page 21 .......800-933-2500 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy ........................Page 17 .....800-4GE-LATO Algelato Chicago ..........................................................847-455-5355 ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ...................................Page 39 .......630-483-2256 ICE 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ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago................................Page 21 .......800-933-2500 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Ice Solutions 24 ...........................................................847-987-9738 Major Appliance Service ..............................................708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ............................Page 10 .......312-733-3900 ICE SCULPTURES Artbelowzero.net ..........................................................847-746-3673 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 INSURANCE Cacciatore Insurance ..............................Page 03 .......312-259-8200 Caro Insurance Services..............................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency..........................................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ..............................888-366-3467 Society Insurance ........................................................888-576-2438 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher ................................................Page 17 .......630-285-3686 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ..............................Page 03 .......312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ...................................................... 847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News .....................................................847-699-3300 INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS BevSpot .......................................................................617-658-3123 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods .......................................Page 40 ......877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago..........................................................800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons .......................................................630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ..........................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co....................................Page 19 .......708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ...................................................630-954-1244 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems Inc .......................................630-844-5318 KITCHEN FLOOR & WALL CLEANING Enviro-Master Chicago North.......................................847-305-2990 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ..................Page 08 .......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Lavelle Law .............................................Page 12 .......847-705-7555 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ....................................................773-254-6100 Mickey’s Linen ............................................................. 773-545-7211 LIQUOR Puerto De Indias Gin....................................................305-934-0803 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits................Page 31 .......708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ..........................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ............Page 06 .......888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing ..........................................................708-544-4500 MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS Dinova Inc .................................................................... 630-487-9119 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-ORGANIC-NATURAL-ABF Fox Deluxe Stap ..........................................................847-520-8300 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats .............................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .......................................Page 04 .......847-228-7070 KLM Sales & Marketing ..........................Page 28 .......310-245-7703 New S B L Inc .........................................Page 18 .......773-376-8280 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets...................................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ..........................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ....................................................708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap ..........................................................847-520-8300 Grant Park Packing ......................................................312-421-4096 International Meat Company ........................................773-622-1400 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service .............................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ..............................................847-349-9358 MENU PRINTING Ontime Envelopes and Printing ...................................630-205-6667 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics ......................................Page 44 .......312-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing ..........................................................708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing..........................................................708-824-0058 MERCHANT PROCESSING Menio Global ...........................................Page 09 .......855-641-8326 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing ...........................Page 32 .......773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago................................Page 21 .......800-933-2500
MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery .................................................................773-631-6897 NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTS Greenridge Farms ........................................................847-434-1803 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ...................................................312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB ...............................................Page 27 .......877-427-2499 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils ..................................708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ......................................Page 02 ... 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM Munch Ado ...................................................................312-694-5942 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ......................................Page 02 ... 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap ..........................................................847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens .....................................................847-635-0172 MGM Industries............................................................847-814-7715 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barrington Packaging Systems ....................................888-814-7999 PACKAGING SPECIALISTS Wertheimer Box ......................................Page 16 .......312-829-4545 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems ....................................888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman .................................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc..........................................Page 07 .......773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co....................................Page 19 .......708-233-0808 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co....................................Page 19 .......708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution ...................................Page 22 .......708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta .....................................773-745-5888 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee....................................................................847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ...............................................630-833-5700 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ........................................Page 11 .......630-920-0000 ADP..............................................................................847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Platinum Pest Solutions ...............................................708-206-2847 Rose Pest Solutions..................................................800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services .......................................................800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef .................................................................773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods .................................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries ..............................................847-349-9358 PIZZA CRUST MIX Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 .........................................................847-727-6200 PIZZA SAUCE SEASONINGS Via Pizzeria 1 2 3 .........................................................847-727-6200 PIZZA SUPPLIES Russo Pizza Supplies ..................................................708-385-0500 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ..........................................................312-644-8004 PLANT BASED FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet..........................................218-343-8858 PLANT-BASED FOODS VEGAN Phoenix Bean...............................................................773-784-2503 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ................................Page 25 .......773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS ..................................847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services Inc...............................................630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions ...............................................630-521-9900 Revel Systems .............................................................415-744-1433 Schmaus Cash Register & POS ..................................847-675-6066 PORK PRODUCTS Peer Foods ..................................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Revel Systems .............................................................415-744-1433 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Jeff Bruce (HPS) ..........................................................773-398-1013 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc .........................................Page 18 .......773-376-8280 POULTRY-WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap ..........................................................847-520-8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing ..........................................................708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing..........................................................708-824-0058
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Food Industry News® September 2019 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons .......................................................630-873-3208 Milano Baking Company ............................................800-495-BUNS T F Processors.............................................................847-709-2600 PRIVATE LABEL PRODUCTS US Hot Sauce Inc ........................................................630-762-8880 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets...................................630-514-1338 Midwest Foods .............................................................773-927-8870 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ...................................................312-924-7979 PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES IMR Chicago ................................................................312-878-1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News .....................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ........................................Page 21 .......773-378-8400 REAL ESTATE-BUY & SELL Stan Rivas/Flex Properties ..........................................312-685-8585 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.............................Page 17 .......800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR Kool Technologies ...................................Page 39 .......630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .........................................Page 31 .......847-987-9738 Service Refrigeration ..............................Page 20 .......773-775-4777 CSI - Coker Service Inc ...............................................888-908-5600 General Parts Group ....................................................630-595-3300 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer .......................Page 13 .......630-879-3131 REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Walter Daniels Construction ...................Page 16 .......773-775-0170 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! .........................312-872-8050 RESTAURANT EQUIP MANUFACTURERS Sammic Corp ...............................................................224-307-2232 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions ...........................................847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc ..................................................................630-833-4650 Revel Systems .............................................................415-744-1433 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer .......................Page 13 .......630-879-3131 Olympic Store Fixtures............................Page 40 .......773-585-3755 Ramar Supply Co....................................Page 19 .......708-233-0808 Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 Flattech.com ................................................................855-999-3528 Schultz Supply .............................................................708-652-2020 TriMark Marlinn Equip & Supplies................................708-496-1700 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 CSI - Coker Service Inc ...............................................888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens .....................................................847-635-0172 General Parts Group ....................................................630-595-3300 MGM Industries............................................................847-814-7715 Major Appliance Service ..............................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip...........Page 13 .......800-210-5895 RESTAURANT MARKETING Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! .........................312-872-8050 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives .................................. 708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc ..........................................................312-575-0480 Marcus Cook-Baum Realty Group ............................... 312-275-3112 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ......................................708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company ..................................................847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS A D E Foodservice Equipment ..................................... 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc ..................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates ...................................................... 847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant .................................................312-243-1740 RESTROOM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Enviro-Master Chicago North.......................................847-305-2990 RESTROOM CLEANING & SANITIZING Enviro-Master Chicago North.......................................847-305-2990 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Roofing ...................Page 24 .......708-387-9784 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods .................................................................800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc..........................................Page 07 .......773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association ................Page 39 .......312-787-4000 SANITATION CLASSES Santa Lucia Food Safety Training................................773-502-5262 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct ...........................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets...................................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ..........................................................312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage .......................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago..........................................................800-249-5226 Vienna Beef .................................................................773-278-7800 SAUSAGE MANUFACTURER Grant Park Packing ......................................................312-421-4096 SCALES Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company .......................Page 15 .......773-847-1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride ...................................Page 48 ....... 800-543-2110
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SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors .........................................Page 06 .......708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ....................................................312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ......................................Page 41 .......630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Revel Systems .............................................................415-744-1433 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental...............................Page 16 .......888-551-1998 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions ............Page 06 .......888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils........................Page 05 .......773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics .................................Page 20 .......888-774-6270 SIGNS Pinata Graphics ......................................Page 44 .......312-929-6805 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 SLOT MACHINES Illinois Gaming Systems...............................................312-544-9856 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING The Digital Restaurant ............................Page 44 .......630-768-9313 Munch Ado ...................................................................312-694-5942 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ...................................................773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies ...................................Page 39 .......630-483-2256 SOUPS Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ...............................773-278-7800 Vienna Beef .................................................................773-278-7800 SOUS-VIDE COOKERS Sammic Corp ...............................................................224-307-2232 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors .........................................Page 06 .......708-926-2951 STAFFING-SERVICES Atlas Employment Services ....................Page 24 .......847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest.............................................................800-921-9151 SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES Collage LLC ............................................Page 44 .......312-593-8084 SWEET GOODS North Shore Baking Corp .............................................773-655-3485 TABLE ACCESSORIES Flattech.com ................................................................855-999-3528 TABLE LEVELING DEVICES Flattech.com ................................................................855-999-3528 TABLE TOP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l...............................773-604-8700 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth ........................................Page 21 .......773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com ........................................773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing ....................................................312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ...........................................773-622-3777 TEA-GREEN Dewdrop Tea ................................................................630-335-7806 TEMPORARY STAFFING Atlas Employment Services ....................Page 24 .......847-671-1557 TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS Phoenix Bean...............................................................773-784-2503 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods ......................................Page 02 ... 800-SOS-AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News .....................................................847-699-3300 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body ...........................Page 19 .......312-666-6441 TRUCK DEALERS Sherman Dodge ...........................................................847-565-2704 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics .................................Page 20 .......888-774-6270 TRUCK-BODIES Morgan Corporation .....................................................608-436-4177 TRUCK-REFRIGERATED DCI Central .............................................Page 22 .......800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES & SERVICE DCI Central .............................................Page 22 .......800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center .................................Page 45 .......708-352-5551 UPCOMING EVENTS Wisconsin Restaurant Association ............................... 800-589-3211 VEGAN FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet..........................................218-343-8858 VEHICLE WRAPS Paramount Truck Body ...........................Page 19 .......312-666-6441 VENDING MACHINES Collage LLC ............................................Page 44 .......312-593-8084 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ..................Page 08 .......800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ..................................................708-344-0344 VIDEO GAMING Awesome Hand Gaming ..............................................847-704-7608 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems...............................................312-544-9856 WALK IN COOLER- MOBILE- RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.............................Page 17 .......800-535-2445 WALK IN COOLERS-SALES & SERVICE Service Refrigeration ..............................Page 20 .......773-775-4777 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical................Page 27 .......847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .........................................Page 31 .......847-987-9738
Page 35 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer .......................Page 13 .......630-879-3131 MGM Industries............................................................847-814-7715 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com ................................Page 33 .......847-699-0300 The Digital Restaurant ............................Page 44 .......630-768-9313 Munch Ado ...................................................................312-694-5942 WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES Buildthis.com...........................................Page 41 .......312-655-9999 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery .................................................................773-631-6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication .............Page 20 .......630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago................................Page 21 .......800-933-2500
WI-FI SYSTENS FOR RESTAURANTS Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free ..........................312-872-8050 WILD GAME Fox Deluxe Stap ..........................................................847-520-8300 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings ...............................................630-833-5700 WINE & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits................Page 31 .......708-687-9870 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Employco USA ........................................Page 11 .......620-920-0000 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies ...................................Page 39 .......630-483-2256
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Popular Chinese restaurant. 3,900 sf. Established over 15 years. Seats 140. Full liquor license. Plenty of parking. $1.5 million gross sales annually. Open 6 days a week. You will have your investment back in two years. No competition close by. Owner retiring.
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Great Opportunity to purchase a thriving and currently operating Restaurant & Lounge on 15 Acres located in the Village of Limestone, just 7 miles from Kankakee on Rte 17. Full Commercial Kitchen complete with Pizza Oven. Bar Area seats 52 and the Dining room seats 64. Including Five Video Gaming machines. 1460 sq. ft. apartment above the business. 40x72 outbuilding, 30x40 pavilion, 24x30 garage. Same owners for the past 23 years. Business and Property at $500,000. Access Complete Listing Details and more photos @ https://bit.ly/2zoZmnF or Contact Greg or Ronda Wallace for more info at
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RE/MAX 10 In The Park 9658 W. 131st St. Palos Park IL
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
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Dolton- 15399 Chicago Rd. - Corner Commercial Building for Sale
Corner retail/office/industrial building for sale. Previously a dry cleaning business. Solid brick building with 20 parking spaces. Priced to Sell! Size: 5,000 SF Building on 12,000 SF Lot Price: $185,000 (Real Estate) Agent: Brian
Lakeview- 3032 N. Lincoln Ave. - Land on Lincoln - Business for Sale
Turn-key bar & grill in dense commercial & residential district of Lincoln, Belmont & Ashland. Ideal for start up or second location! Potential to add sidewalk cafe. Size: 1,400 SF Rental Rate: $3,502/Mo. Mod. Gross Price: $114,000 Agent: Adam
Lakeview- 3443-45 Broadway St. - Revolucion Steakhouse
Hard corner straight lease opportunity for qualified operators, only half a mile from Wrigleyville. Two levels with a full basement and large outdoor patio. Size: 3,725 SF Rental Rate: $14,500/Mo. Mod. Gross Agent: Jarrett
Logan Square- 2023 N. California Ave. Units A&B- La Strada Cafe
Corner restaurant for sale or lease at California & Armitage with new Black Iron & hood and large sidewalk patio. Business for Sale -or- Business with Real Estate. Size: 2,000 SF + Basement + Patio Price: $651,270 (RE) $169,127 (BU) Agent: Brian
Logan Square- 3056 W. Diversey Ave. - For Lease
Corner location with an extra wide sidewalk, perfect for large outdoor patio. Just steps away from Fat Rice, Lost Lake, Superkhana and Cellar Door Provisions. Size: 2,000 SF Rental Rate: Ask Agent Agent: Brian
Logan Square- 3435 W. Fullerton Ave. - For Lease
Corner retail space for lease with numerous updates. Ideal for restaurant or retail. Located near Park and Field in a fast developing area. Size: 1,600 SF Rental Rate: $21.50/SF NNN Agent: Brian
Old Town- 1551 N. Wells St. - Dinotto Pizza e Vino - Business for Sale
Iconic restaurant anchoring Old Town’s restaurant and nightlife scene for over 30 years. Full basement + 400 SF patio. Size: 1,500 SF Rental Rate: $7,600/Mo. Net Price: $149,900 Agent: Jarrett
Tinley Park- Confidential #C137- Business & Assets
Beautifully built tavern and restaurant in a busy strip mall with outdoor patio and bar. Seats 187 indoors and 150 on outdoor patio. All FF&E included. Size: 6,200 SF Rental Rate: $9,000/Mo. NNN Price: $579K Agent: Chad
West Loop- Confidential #G124 - Business for Sale
Beautiful West Loop restaurant with outdoor seating and finished basement. Highly Confidential. NDA & pre-qualification required. Size: 3,000 SF Rental Rate: $14,000/Mo. Gross Price: $599K Agent: Georg
Wheaton- 133 W. Front St.- Muldoon’s Irish Pub- Business for Sale
Authentic cottage-style Irish pub & eatery that is the centerpiece of downtown Wheaton. In operation since 2002. Seats 185. 350 SF Patio. Size: 6,000 SF Annual Rental Rate: $141,728 (NNN) Price: $299K Agent: Chad
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BAR & GRILL: New! Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2 A.M. license. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu well reviewed on social media. 4 gaming machines. $75K w/ great lease or $295K w/ Real Estate. BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Just listed! Well established neighborhood icon in upscale community on Chicago’s northwest side. Corner location across from park and train station. Seats 90 plus 20 on sidewalk patio. Parking lot. Solid lease. Pristine condition. Biz, FF&E @ $98K FAST FOOD: Located in active strip center in affluent N.W. suburb. Seats 42 and 38 in party room. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 11am to 9pm. Closed Sundays. Substantial volume. Most popular in area... Surrounded by factories, offices and residential! Low, below market value rent with lease renewal options. Video gaming available! Fully equipped. Family run... Pristine condition... Quality products! Don’t miss this one!! Biz, FF&E... Reduced to $150K IRISH PUB: 1st offer! Prime NW Chicago. Tavern license! Freestanding, 3,000 sf brick building. Parking lot. Surrounded by commercial, industrial and residential. Great lease with renewal options. Profit from day one. True “Turn-key”. Biz, FF&E @ $195K PIZZERIA: Outstanding opportunity to own this renowned pizzeria...home of Chicagoland’s “Original Stuffed Pizza!” Established 1973. NW Suburb. Dining room seats 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. Bonus: Big $$$$$$ from Video gaming! “Turn-key.” No royalties, no over-rides! Great lease. Biz, FF&E... NEW PRICE... $349K FAST FOOD: Look! Freestanding. Brick. 950 sf. Bus stop corner with walkup window. Seats 12 plus 30 on patio. Easy to operate with minimal help.... Kitchen built for speed. Good volume/lease. Hours: 11am – 8:30pm, Monday thru Saturday. No Sundays! This is the one you’ve been looking for! NEW PRICE...Biz, FF&E @ $99K! FAMILY STYLE: NW Suburb. Freestanding. Busy street. Seats 160. Parks 53. Excellent condition. Owner retiring. Keep as is or convert to your concept. NEW PRICE: Biz, FF&E @ $195K w/ below market lease or total package with Real Estate @ $875K. TAVERN: Just Listed! NW Chicago. Totally remodeled bar with excellent clientele....class act! 50 capacity. 2 A.M. / 3 A.M. tavern license. Plus: 3 apartments, 2 1/2 car garage and patio. Beautiful building/big income. Real Estate & Biz @$695K.
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PROFITABLE FOOD TRUCK FOR SALE
This not your ordinary food truck business. The primary focus is catering for corporate accounts, weddings and social events. Owners have working relations with well know clients like Allstate, Walgreens, Northwestern, and Arlington Racetrack just to name a few. Menu features flame grilled chicken and slow smoked pulled pork all grilled and prepared on site. Truck is housed in Schaumburg in indoor warehouse in walking distance to their commissary kitchen where food prep begins each day. Truck is in excellent shape. Truck’s kitchen area includes hood with flame grill, flat grill, plenty of refrigeration and prep area. Asking $179K Sales: $180K Cash Flow: $80K Sale price includes truck, all equipment, training, introductions and transition to corporate clients.
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Established for 35 years, owner retiring. Corner location 3,500 SF plus full basement, seats 80 Pick up/carry out/two dining areas with separate entrances. Outdoor patio. Full liquor license & patio license. Always busy, never empty. For Business, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment: $1,299,000. PIZZERIA RESTAURANT-CHICAGO’S BEVERLY-ROSELAND NEIGHBORHOOD – REAL ESTATE - NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION
Business with Real Estate. Business: Real $$$ Maker. Sunday-Thursday, 50 deliveries per day; Friday & Saturday, 100 deliveries per day with 10 delivery drivers onsite. 4,000 SF Free standing restaurant turn key, fully equipped. Corner lot location with 225 ft. of frontage by 108 ft of depth or 24,700 SF. For Real Estate & Business: $899,000.
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4,000 SF turn key pizzeria-restaurant plus full basement. Established for 40 years. For business, fixtures & equipment $99,500.
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5,300 SF plus outdoor patio; seats 180 plus 70 in the outdoor patio with unlimited parking Family owned since 1987. Dine in-carry outdelivery-catering-live entertainment-dancing etc. Selling Business Only. Very low rent.
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For Lease / For Sale. Free standing 2,520 SF plus 1,000 SF lower level. Second generation restaurant. Lot size 22,850 SF. One door south SEC stoplight intersection of Main Street (Rte 53) and Maple Ave. NNN Lease $24 per SF; Real Estate taxes $5.60 per SF. Sale: $899,000
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Free standing sports bar-pizzeria with video gaming. National Tenant location. 5,000 SF bldg.; 30,000 SF lot. $100,000 a year net profit in video gaming. Real $$$ maker; seats 300 indoor & outdoor. Separate carry out & delivery pizza business. DJ & live music. For Business & Real Estate: $895,000.
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2,906 SF, seats 100 plus outdoor patio. Large modern Sushi bar, plus sit down bar. Free city parking next door. Established for 20 years; owner retiring or bring your own food concept. Location, Location, Great Business Opportunity. Business Only: $99,500 includes fixtures and equipment.
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Pizzeria with bar and dining. Located SW subs in central business district. Plenty of parking, available onsite. Asking 174,900.
Fast food w/ drive thru. Business & property with additional catering kitchen in lower level. Approx 2,500 sq. ft. Seats 60. High volume, near busy intersection. Call for details.
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A Taste of the Old Country
For centuries people have enjoyed slow rise egg bread. This is great for sandwiches, French toast or any other recipe that involves bread. What people love is its light/airy texture and the soft, crunchy and chewy crust. One such Chicago bakery, famous for their egg bread over the past 32 years is North Shore Kosher Bakery which sells their egg bread (Challa) to neighborhood residents as well as distributing it to area restaurants, Jewel Grocery Stores and other retail outlets. Ayellet Benezra, 2nd generation owner of the bakery says, “We have constantly improved the recipe to give customers something that is outstanding and memorable. Over the years, our suppliers have even offered us lesser quality ingredients, but we always decline, because quality and fl avor always come fi rst. We offer a gourmet bread that just happens to be Kosher. All of our customers love it and say it’s different than every other challa or egg bread they’ve tasted and it keeps them coming back for more. Some even say our bread is different than all others.” The bakery owners are always pleased and excited when given the opportunity to have restaurant owners and chefs try their products because of its rich fl avor and dramatic presentation. North Shore Kosher Bakery is located at 2919 W. Touhy Avenue in Chicago. For more information, visit northshorekosherbakery.com.
OC&C Global 50
Now in its 17th year, the OC&C Global 50, produced by OC&C Strategy Consultants, examines the financial performance of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. It is the industry authority on the statistics and big themes that drive the FMCG sector. ● Profitability of the top Global 50 FMCGs reached 18.2% in 2018, the highest level since the Global 50 began in 2002 ● Organic growth increased by 3.2% year on year, demonstrating a remarkable comeback since the financial crisis ● M&A deal value fell 48% from 2017, decreasing by $70bn as no megadeals matched the 2017 BAT deal, but deal volumes remained high at 55 versus the record high of 60 in 2017 ● Chinese spirits producer Kweichow Moutai entered the Global 50 leader board for the first time, knocking out Brazil Foods Nestlé; while Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo retained their podium positions ● 2018’s star players that outperformed their peers are Coca Cola, Estée Lauder, Yili, Kweichow Moutai and Shiseido For more info about OC&C Strategy Consultants, please visit www.occstrategy.com
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Move Forward
Past relationships, ancient guilt and old mistakes can ruin your future if you don’t let them go. Don’t let something that didn’t fit into your life continue to hurt you. If you do, you’re still giving a portion of your life to something that no longer exists outside of your own misery: Put it away. Release the pain, remember the lesson but move forward. Scars remind us of where we have been, not who we’ll be tomorrow.
How to Sell to Food Business Buyers by Cary Miller, VP Food Industry News
Foodservice, chefs and food industry buyers don’t just need news, they need explanation. They need to understand the “why’s and How’s” the most complicated challenges swirling around them every day; which vendors to use and who will provide the best value and support to help them to thrive. And, which vendor will consistently act with integrity and honesty, in a world where they don’t have time to check their vendors work. On the Internet, all things are equal, and unfortunately, buyers don’t really know who the most trusted suppliers are. The food industry is abundant with suppliers, some of which are crooks. For 37 years, Food Industry News has given buyers clarity by helping them to understand which suppliers to use, and arming them with insights to help lead them switching to a better supplier (who advertises with us). We have harnessed a proven format of storytelling, education and messaging for brands, connecting suppliers and buyers. This is why local buyers have flocked to Food Industry News for 37 years. Blending research, insight, personality and great ads, our editorial format has proved successful in helping to move business forward, both for our readers and advertisers. We have experience in helping our advertisers to tell a story that amplifies their brand essence, delivered in a clear, easy to understand format, designed to pull buyers through the buying cycle and helping buyers to understand why it is that a particular vendor would be the right solution for their needs. If your goal is to drive new business, higher margin accounts and educate buyers as to why you are the best choice for them, you would be an excellent candidate to advertise in Food Industry News. Please contact us today to discuss your needs and goals to see how we can help. Call Cary at 847-699-3300.
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Whole Foods announced that MsPsGFree Inc. (MsPsGFree) is now authorized to provide their delicious products in all twenty-six Chicagoland stores. MsPsGFree has a snack and dessert line that is quite unique. While focus is on gluten-free, this company offers a refreshing, and delicious twist that consumers crave. MsPsGfree uses natural ingredients that are many times organic, and are currently selling out at the three stores that carry the products. MsPsGFree is currently in Whole Foods Market in the following locations: Chicago Hyde Park, Chicago Englewood and Naperville IL. The plans are to expand into the remaining 23 Chicago-land Whole Foods Market stores with the next targeted stores being South Loop, and Evergreen Park. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology – A condition identified as either Celiac Disease or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity can produce symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, foggy mind, lethargy, or fatigue. These symptoms improve when gluten (Wheat, Rye and Barley) are eliminated from the diet.
Amazon Sells JR Desserts on Their Treasure Trucks Nationwide
Amazon and JR Dessert Bakery have teamed up to sell specialty desserts on their Treasure Trucks nationwide. Chicago’s well-known JR Dessert Bakery has been providing handmade and all-natural desserts to food service businesses around the Chicagoland area since 1979. They cater to some of the city’s most popular restaurants, cafes, grocery stores and event venues. Since the JR team primarily focuses on wholesale they are ecstatic to partner with Amazon on this huge retail deal. The Treasure Truck is one of Amazon’s newest ways to shop. Here’s how it works: Amazon hand picks what they want to sell on their trucks, millions of customers signed up for the app get a text revealing that day’s specific offer, then they buy it online and pick it up from the trucks. The concept is supposed to be like finding a hidden treasure. For their first offer in 2018 JR made a custom cheesecake - ½ plain and ½ chocolate chip - for the big event. The offer went live on trucks in 18 different cities around the country including Chicago. Then this March they partnered for a second deal selling huge chocolate chip brownies. That deal went live in 25 cities, quickly selling out in the majority of them within hours. Amazon announces what is on the Treasure Truck the morning of the big sale, so you never know what is coming up next!
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“Look at your waiter’s face. He knows. It’s another reason to be polite to your waiter: he could save your life with a raised eyebrow or a sigh.” – Anthony Bourdain
CraCked, Torn, ripped BooThs? BEFORE
SUPERKHANA INTERNATIONAL OPENS IN LOGAN SQUARE A joint venture between chefs Yoshi Yamada (Lula Cafe, Blackbird, Babbo), Zeeshan Shah (The Biscuit Man, Old Town Social, The Bristol) and Jason Hammel (Lula Cafe, Marisol, Pilot Light), Superkhana International (3059 W Diversey Ave) opened July 16. Located in one of Chicago’s newest burgeoning pockets of eclectic shops and restaurants emerging in the Logan Square neighborhood, Superkhana International is a unique restaurant celebrating Indian flavors, local cooking and the delicious culinary connections between India and America. Superkhana International reflects the culinary sensibilities of Yamada and Shah and is a natural evolution of their popular pop-up, Bombay Breakdown. The pair met while cooking at a James Beard House dinner and soon after launched their successful pop-up in 2014. Superkhana International is a culmination of this exploration and celebrates the unison through texture, brightness, lightness, depth and deliciousness. Designed by Charlie Vinz, bright traditional Indian colors are used with a joyful, surprising touch, with patterns and palettes. Limewashed brick and light wood paneling keeps the modern interior warm and inviting. The unique space features a Haveli style courtyard inside the restaurant, which opens up to the sky. The vibrant restaurant has 74 traditional seats, including 12 of those at the bar for dining and drinking and a semi-private dining room. Superkhana International’s operating hours will be 5 p.m. - late Tuesday through Saturday for dinner service. Reservations are available on resy.com. For more information, please visit www.superkhanachicago. com.
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Troy Jorge Joins Temporis as Executive Chef Temporis, the 20-seat, Michelinstarred restaurant in West Town, welcomes Troy Jorge as Executive Chef. Jorge, who has worked alongside such celebrated chefs as Curtis Duffy at Grace and Ryan McCaskey at Acadia, joins Temporis proprietor Sam Plotnick in this next stage of the restaurant’s journey of excellence. Temporis, 933 N. Ashland Ave. earned its first Michelin star last year—the only new star in the Michelin Guide Chicago 2019—as well as the 2019 Jean Banchet Award for best service. Jorge mines the seasons and micro-seasons for inspiration, driven by colors, contrasts and layers of flavor. His vivid style comes together with playful, beautiful precision in an 11-course tasting menu. “I want every dish to be as visually engaging as it is delicious,” he says. Jorge leads a small kitchen at Temporis that includes Sous Chef Wyl Lima, who worked with him at both Grace and Acadia. Together, the team creates a dining experience where the passage of time (“temporis” in Latin) flows seamlessly and playfully from course to course. Guests can expect a tasting menu from Jorge that will change several times throughout the year, which speaks to Temporis’ celebration of time: through seasons shifting and the restaurant evolving.
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Legendary Chicago soft drink producer Filbert’s Root Beer is introducing 6 new flavored sparkling waters, and a plain sparkling water. The flavored sparkling waters have all natural flavoring with no sugar or preservatives added. They are in 12oz glass bottles, and are packed 24 bottles per case. The flavors are Lime, Black Cherry, Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange Cream and Pomegranate. The company, located in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood offers free delivery to food businesses.
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New Eli’s Desserts Debut for 2019
Basque Cheesecake Eli’s #480501/8”/10 Cut/32 oz./4 pack Eli Schulman created Chicagostyle cheesecake almost 40 years ago by breaking all the rules: no water bath and baking hot and fast. His golden brown caramelized top acted as a heat shield, allowing the rich custard below to soufflé. Fast forward to 2019...Here we are using the same technique to make Basque Cheesecake, this year’s “It” dessert from Spain, which is also a rule breaker. It’s a little darker on top than Eli’s original: It’s baked in a striking flutter of burnt parchment paper, and the inside reveals such a rich creamy texture, we think that Basque might be Eli’s Spanish cousin. Japanese-style Cheesecake Eli’s #480500/8”/12 Cut/43 oz./4 pack Eli’s rich cream cheese batter is whipped to a chiffon like consistency and baked in a very hot oven to achieve a soufflé like sponge cake texture and golden crust. The result is a delicious fuwa-fuwa or fluffy cheesecake that is known for its jiggle when it comes out of the oven. Goat Cheese Cheesecake Eli’s #480502/8”/14 Cut/42 oz./4 pack It’s unbaaa-lievable! Tangy, rich, and not too sweet, this cheesecake is made with goat cheese and cream cheese, baked on a vanilla crumb crust and topped with goat cheese crumbles. It’s sweetened with honey produced by student bee keepers at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. Confetti Cheesecake Eli’s #295147/9”/14 cut/63 oz./2 pack It’s a double celebration with a housemade layer of yellow confetti cake topped with birthday cake confetti cheesecake and hand-piped vanilla mousse with more sprinkles. Dairy-Free Vegan Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Eli’s #885529/20 cut/48 oz./4 pack Refreshing lemon cheesecake made with non-GMO tofu from Chicago’s Phoenix Bean makes this dessert cholesterol free! It’s baked on a layer of lemon cake and finished with housemade raspberry gelee and a dusting of raspberry powder. Cheesecake Cubies™ 1/2 inch cubes/14 lb. bag/2 pack; Original Plain: Eli’s #120302 Strawberry: Eli’s #120303 Tiny half-inch cubes of Eli’s rich and creamy cheesecake, perfect to use as mix-ins, dessert components, or for snacking. The Eli’s Cheesecake Company is located at 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive, Chicago, IL 60634 See their ad on page 14.
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quality eggs. They use local small family farms thought the community to produce all their eggs. All their farmers follow the certified humane and USDA Organic guidelines. Looking out for the welfare of the chickens isn’t the only thing they pride themselves on, they also focus on leaving a small environmental footprint. All of the eggs go through a 100% solar powered facility and are packaged in 100% recycled cartons that are bio degradable. There are 3 different kinds of eggs that Farmers Hen House farmers produce: ● A basic egg for them is a Free Range egg. For an egg to be considered a Free Range the chickens need to be able to have access to the outdoors. There must be a minimum of 2 square feet per chicken outside to play around in. ● The next step up from Free Range is Free Range Organic. Like the Free Range egg the chickens must have outside access and a minimum of 2 square feet outside per chicken. However, the chickens eat organic Non-GMO feed instead of regular feed. ● The highest quality of egg is the Organic Pasture Raised egg. These chickens are given organic grain to eat and have acres to run around on. There is 108 square feet outside per chicken. These chickens run around all day chasing bugs outside. Farmer’s Hen House, is represented in Chicagoland by Results Sales. You can see their ad on page 31
Sweepstakes Machines
In an ultra-competitive industry like restaurants with razor-thin profit margins, any extra appeal you can offer to customers may help you stay in business. With higher minimum wage standards, property tax increases, and new regulations on the industry, it’s become harder to operate successfully without new revenue sources to offset these challenges. Sweepstakes kiosks are one such area of opportunity that can allow restaurant operators to bolster their sales, create jobs, and expand their businesses. Restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues across the state are implementing sweepstakes kiosks. We’re all familiar with traditional sweepstakes – McDonald’s Monopoly, radio stations’ “enter to win” concert tickets, beverage companies’ “check under the cap” promotions, etc. Sweepstakes kiosks are digital versions of traditional sweepstakes that businesses use on a daily basis. They use touch screens to sell coupons to consumers which are redeemable for cash and prizes. For restaurants that don’t have liquor licenses, sweepstakes machines are an attractive revenue opportunity that require no investment from local businesses. By creating a new profit center for your business, an entertainment option for your guests, and sales tax revenue for local municipalities, sweepstakes are a winning investment for everyone involved.
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CHEF PROFILE Mike Johnson
Sugarfire Smoke House 9200 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri Birthplace: Biloxi, Mississippi Current Position: Chef/founder of Sugarfire Smoke House First Foodservice Job: My first job in the industry was a dishwasher in St. Louis. Favorite Food: Cheetos! For sure cheetos! Awards/Honors: Sugarfire has been ranked best barbecue in St. Louis, and USA Today, St. Louis Magazine, Sauce Magazine and St. Louis Post-Dispatch have talked about us this year. We took home first place for the World’s Best Sandwich in the 2018 World Food Championship, which was really cool for us to be recognized on an international level. In 2018, we helped break the Guinness World Record for most people simultaneously grilling at one time at the Budweiser Big Bud Sizzle. We were also given a Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense for hiring veterans – that’s one that’s really important to everyone at Sugarfire. Memorable Customers: We’ve had some big names come in our doors, but some of my favorite customers were Snoop Dogg and the original Hulk Lou Ferrigno. And Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen – I’m a huge fan. Worst Part of Job: The travel – I’m constantly trying to be two places at once! Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina cooking for over 400 people when I was handed my smoker, and it looked nothing like the picture I was sent. The smoker was no bigger than the size of a football and couldn’t fit more than a chicken breast – needless to say, we found a way to pull it off. Favorite Food to prepare: Ribs! I eat ribs all day, every day and can’t ever get enough of ‘em. What part of the job gives the most pleasure: Easy – the cooking! If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: I’ve always dreamt of being a pirate. Best advice you ever got was: When I went to college my dad wrote me a letter that said ‘How hard you work for the next four years will determine how hard you will work for the rest of your life.’ I barely made it a month in college, but look how hard I’ve had to work! Where do you like to vacation: The Caribbean – it’s so relaxing out there! What do you enjoy most about FIN: There’s so much going on in the industry and everything is always changing – there’s always a challenge – but FIN keeps me in the loop. Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence?: Daniel Joly taught me a lot about the industry, so I owe a lot of my success to him.
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Avoiding Kitchen Emergencies Founded in 1999, Tierra Environmental has emerged as the service leader and best friend of restaurant and food plant operators in the Greater Chicagoland area because they are the company that owners call when paralyzing drainage emergencies arise. From inside grease trap backups to sewer and storm basin backups, Tierra has the expertise and experience to solve these problems, 24/7/365. “With today’s labor issues, restaurant and food plant maintenance often gets neglected, which is why our customers have remained loyal and appreciate our services” says the company’s founder and president, Ron Holmes. “We encourage all of our customers to get on a scheduled maintenance program which takes the responsibility of avoiding backups and floods off their plate”, Holmes continued. In an age when many companies are having a hard time retaining and attracting employees, Tierra’s family-owned and operated culture has proudly resulted in low employee turnover and a steady flow of applicants eager to join the Tierra team. Another difference Tierra Environmental has over all of their Midwest competitors is their large fleet of the highly specialized equipment designed to solve any drainage issue food businesses face. “Our large fleet enables us to take care of our scheduled maintenance clients and emergency situations every day, without disruption, because when backups occur, it’s always an emergency” Holmes added. In today’s highly regulated business climate, it’s best to avoid unwanted notoriety which can lead to fines, shutdowns, or public embarrassment which is why so many food businesses rely on Tierra. You can see the Tierra Environmental ad on page 16 of this issue.
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Chicago pizza is legendary. And so is Gonnella bread. Now, the two come together with Gonnella Baking Company’s frozen pizza dough, available for sale to pizzerias as well as grocers, quick-serve restaurants and food service. “Gonnella’s frozen pizza dough solves a number of issues the industry is facing today,” said Dave Gonnella, the company’s vice president of sales. For example, the current labor shortage has restaurants and pizzerias struggling to find qualified talent. Many have turned to buying premade pizza dough such as Gonnella’s as an alternative to finding skilled pizza makers. Not only does Gonnella’s frozen dough make it easy for anyone to create and bake a pizza, the crust will always taste the same. Consistency in flavor is especially important for restaurant chains or franchises. Using high quality Gonnella frozen pizza dough can ensure a delicious crust for every single pizza, every single slice. Sales for ready-made food items—including pizza—also are on the rise in convenience and grocery stores across the country. With Gonnella’s pizza dough, proprietors can offer their customers a fresher choice than frozen pizza. Plus, they can customize toppings based on their clientele’s preferences. “Why offer frozen when you can offer fresh baked just as easily?” said Gonnella. “Just roll out the dough, pile on the toppings, and bake.” To learn more about Gonnella’s frozen pizza dough options, call (800) 2623442 ext. 5119 or go online at www.Gonnella.com. See their ad on page 15.
It’s Not Pink, It’s Puerto
There’s a movement afoot in fashionable places throughout Europe and it’s gaining traction right here in Chicago. Affectionately known as the ‘ginassance’, it is the sudden fascination with all things gin but more specifically, with fruit flaIn 2018, 35 to 49 year old customers accounted vored gin. for 27 percent of all full-service restaurant Where did it all start? Two brothers, Jose Ancustomer share and 30 percent of the limited tonio and Francisco Rodriguez Fernandez from service share in the United States. Seville, Spain, were busy crafting traditional liqueurs when the ‘ginvolution’ took hold. As the category gained attention, the brothers noticed that people were drinking gin but they didn’t necessarily like its taste so they set out to create a delicious and easy to drink alternative. Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin was born and it would soon inspire a whole new category. It’s the only gin made with distilled fresh strawberries versus others who add strawberry flavor after distillation. “Our gin truly stands apart,” notes Jose Sedano, International Development Director. “Its authentic fresh, fruit-forward taste pairs well with everything from simple, premium mixers to on-hand ingredients like citrus, herbs, spices or bitters. It provides bartenders with great flexibility to create the most delicious, eye-catching and easy to make Perfect Serve cocktails, such as those featured at The Rose Hotel, including the Rose GinTonic made with premium tonic, lemon juice, sliced strawberries and lemon & lime garnish. Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin has catapulted to become one of the top selling gins in Spain and around the Join us in celebrating a gala event honoring women in the culinary industry world. Now, this distinctly fresh and Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Time: 6:00-9:00pm Place: Joe’s Live 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL delicious, fruit forward elixir is available 60018TICKET PRICE: $75 (Includes 1 drink ticket and all food stations)PURCHASE TICKETS AT:www.thechifor Chicago’s gin and non-gin drinkers cagoculinarymuseum.org For further information or questions, contact: Carmella Anello @ 630-200-8414 alike to experience and enjoy. Chef Kyle Richardson @ 815-207-9401
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