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Food-at-home prices jumped 10.8% over the past year, the largest 12-month increase in over 40 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index data for April. Meat, poultry, fish and eggs saw the biggest 12-month increase of the major food groups, up 14.3%, its largest jump since May 1979. On a monthly basis, five of the six major grocery food groups saw gains, including dairy, which had its biggest increase since July 2007. The meat, poultry, fish and eggs group rose 1.4% as the price index for eggs soared 10.3% in April. The unrelenting increase in food prices is testing consumers, who are having to curb costs through tactics such as “trading down” to less expensive items, or switching to private label brands, analysts say.
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On recent menus, Wingstop jumped on the chicken sandwich bandwagon and Portillo’s introduced its first meat-free hot dog. But other chains are buzzing with menu activity, too. Chocolate is the flavor of choice for drinks at Starbucks and Shake Shack, while Lazy Dog chooses orange and Bennigans, lime and peach. There’s steak at Subway, vegan cheese at Papa Murphy’s, a new summer menu for Modern Market, and wraps, cookies, French toast and more trending on menus.
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository revealed its updated timeline to begin construction on an exciting new meal preparation kitchen this summer. Plans to break ground on the 36,700-square-foot facility expansion were paused in 2020 as the Food Depository’s focus shifted to pandemic response.
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Homer’s Ice Cream, located 1237 Green Bay Road in Wilmette, Illinois has been making and hand-packing homemade ice cream since 1926. Shown here being hand packed is their famous Cappuccino Chip ice cream, which is rich, creamy cappuccino ice cream with mor sels of fine, delicately shaved chunks of chocolate. The ice cream parlor and quick service restaurant offers over 60 ice creams, yogurts, sherberts and sorbets, and is a year round favorite for locals in and from Chicago’s North Shore community. Homer’s has a robust wholesale division, supplying many local accounts, national chains and several national broadline distributors. You can see their wholesale division ad on page 4 of this issue.
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Chicago Winery located at 739 N. Clark St. in Chicago is a winery, restaurant and private event venue from First Batch Hospitality. It is a space to gather and share in wine, food, and life’s special moments, whether for a wedding or work event, happy hour with colleagues, date night, or a winery tour—coming soon! Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants opens Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk at 1818 Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL. The new restaurant, the second concept to be introduced under the “by Coo per’s Hawk” banner, will debut a new style of Neapolitan pizza in the US. IFT FIRST stands for Food Improved by Research, Science and Technology. The world’s leading food technology event plus the biggest B2B food expo makes a return to Chicago at McCormick Place July 10-13, 2022. Take in this dynamic, reimagined experience in-person or join virtu ally. Illinois’ Country Club Hills Theater Presents a Rockin’ Summer Concert Series from now through Sept. 4,2022. This year’s live music lineup will include classic soul/R&B hit makers such as Peabo Bryson, the Chi-lites and a weekend Jazz led by music veteran Jonathan Butler, as well as a two-day Funk Fest. PlantX announces authorization of alcohol licenses in Chicago and Venice Beach. This operational milestone offers U.S. customers access to more holistic shopping opportunities that can integrate alcoholic beverage options as part of the Company’s one-stop-shop retail and e-commerce experience. The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile announces the appointment of Andrew Court as Executive Chef. In this role, Court will oversee all areas of food production and restaurants at the property. Court brings over 30 years of fine dining service
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More notable is what drivers go through, with 73 percent complaining about poor tips, among other con stants like rude customers, incorrect addresses and customers not opening the door. As a frequent user of most delivery services, the deemphasizing of tips or paltry suggested tip amounts is something everyone should change if they want to retain their best drivers. That’s the real nugget to my eyes.
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The Second Wave of Virtual Restaurants
On another note, a recent survey from Circuit Route Planner, a courier advice and confession blog, found eight in 10 drivers admitting to eating some of the food they’re delivering—so we can expect another round of breathless stories on drivers gone wild.
The favorite dessert in Naples, Italy in the early 1900s was Spumoni. Creating this des sert was an art form, made with multiple flavors of gelato layered around a whipped cream and candied fruit center with other secret ingredients, each was more delicious than the next. Italians from all over would make the pilgrimage to Naples to enjoy this delicious new creation. One Spumoni rose above the rest, and it was the recipe created by Salvatore Lezza. In fact, this success led him to pursue the American dream, by bringing his Spumoni to the USA. In 1905 Salvatore came to Chicago’s west side and he began making Spumoni and lots of it. Selling out of their retail store, they quickly began to supply grocers and restaurants. Today, the same recipe is used for the Lezza’s signature dessert and remains unchanged.
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Salvatore handed the secret of genuine spumoni down to his son Victor and today Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Inc. is under the careful care of Ed Lezza Sr. (3rd generation) and nephew Louis (4th generation) and with a younger generation coming up in the business.
Later adopters have clearly received wind of what’s happening in the virtual restaurant space, with a new wave of delivery-only providers hitting the scene and emerging from the shadows. Even in this period of market volatility, fund-raising dollars are flowing into virtual upstarts in North America and beyond.
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What’s notable about this second wave are the differences from the origi nal concept, with some focusing on specific types of restaurants, some build ing custom virtual concepts for individual clients or others focusing on chefs rather than celebrities. On the delivery apps, there are already so many more options because of this proliferation, but we haven’t seen anything yet—and the third-party platforms will have some filtering decisions to make.
The company continues to walk in the footsteps of their Grandfather and Great Grandfather, keeping the flavors of Italy alive and flourishing. The secret of spumoni wasn’t the only masterpiece passed down through the genera tions. Hundreds of recipes have been preserved and keepingperfected,the Lezza tradition alive. Many products are sold through foodservice distributors. The firm even offers direct delivery across the local market, to give customers the products they want with the ser vice they need. Taste the Lezza difference. See their ad on page 7 of this issue and call them for samples and ordering information.
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SPOTLIGHT: P’Abu Rashee, Internal Leadership Coach O’ Toole’s Pub Group
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P’Abu Rasheed, simply called Rasheed by his peers, holds a unique role inhospitality management. At O’Toole’s Pub Group, he serves as Internal Leadership Coach, providing work-life balance training, career counseling, accountability and steps to success.
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Forward-thinking owners, Sara and Junior, have directly impacted the employees of the organiza tion and themselves by having a performance coach like Rasheed on staff. They truly care about the mental health of their employees and the work atmosphere they provide. They’ve found it has helped the overall cohesiveness of now four restaurant locations. Vision can get lost in translation, so Rasheed helps to set goals, define the vision, determine necessary step sand hold individuals accountable.
Rasheed is a Chicago native, born and raised on the South Side. From 1992-2000, he worked with Maryville Academy as a certified family educator. In late 2017, Rasheed implemented the Talent Action Performance (TAP)program at O’Toole’s Pub Group and received his IPEC Certification (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching). His “performance coach” role positively impacts the nearly 250 employees within the organization.
O’Toole’s is an Official Chicago Blackhawks bar, offers a Bears Bus to Soldier Field, and is known to welcome professional athletes for a cold one after a game. Need a laugh after watching a loss? Check out the weekly “Comedians You Should Know” comedy show in O’Toole’s private room. Suburbanites can take part, too, at O’Toole’s three other locations in Libertyville, Gurnee and Lake Villa. (That makes 169 total TVs!)
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For an industry that is slowly recovering from the lows of a pan demic and one that is notoriously challenging to both individuals and internal teams, it is rare to find a position such as Rasheed’s. His role is credited to the caring visionaries of Sara McKinnon and “Junior” Martinez, the married proprietors of O’Toole’s Pub Group.
Rasheed joined Timothy O’Toole’s in 1995 when they had a single restaurant location in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. He initially served in security and floor management, bringing with him years of experience in executive and celebrity protection and social service work.
You will not miss a minute of the on-screen action at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub. This subterranean spot in Streeterville located at 622 N. Fairbanks Court in Chicago, boasts 72 screens, 48 craft brews on draught, burger challenge and award-winning wings. This year, they raise a pint to their 30th year as a fan favorite!
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First-quarter coffee consumption rose but demand is expected to be challenged by factors related to the war in Ukraine, lockdowns in China and rising prices in Brazil where coffee consumption is second only to the US, according to a Rabobank report. The report projects the current supply shortfall will shift to a surplus for the 2022-2023 year.
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Restaurants commanded 54.9% of US food spending in April, up from 52.3% in the same month last year, accord ing to Census data. The increase in market share comes as restaurants have raised menu prices, but inflation hasn’t been as high as it has in the grocery store and thus far hasn’t deterred patrons from dining out.
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Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
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Jeff Bruce / PayVus 773-398-1013
BUSINESS FOR SALE
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Food Industry News 847-699-3300
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Ken’s Foods Page 48 800-633-5800
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000
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Laner Muchin 312-467-9800
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MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
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ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS
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Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
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BAR STOOLS
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GARC Page 15 847-824-6941
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BEEF
Dearborn Architects 312-939-3838
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
Employco USA Page 19 630-920-0000
Alfa Restaurant Supply 773-588-6688
Employco USA Page 19 630-920-0000
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Tierra Environmental Page 18 888-551-1998
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Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn Page 29 773-801-1600
FRYER OIL RECYCLING
Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
J & J Gaming Page 12 833-788-1949
Darling Ingredients Inc Page 26 708-388-3223
HALAL MEAT WHOLESALE
Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas 630-480-2282
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Manning Silverman & Company Page 45 847-459-8850
Chicago Sweet Connection 773-283-4430
KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820
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Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) 773-278-7800
Milano Baking Company 800-495-BUNS CO2
JR Dessert Bakery Page 6 773-465-6733
DECOR
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000
Tierra Environmental Page 18 888-551-1998
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
GOURMET PRODUCE
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 21 888-491-1641
B & B Foodservice Page 18 815-834-2621
Chicago Sweet Connection 773-283-4430
FSI/Foodservice Solutions 847-719-6088
Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin 312-342-7778 EMPLOYMENT LAW
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Jiffy Foodservice Page 11 800-727-2460
HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS
COFFEE ROASTERS
Wilkens Foodservice 708-235-0788 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS
Aces Up Gaming 773-209-4800
CHILI
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 16 888-908-5600 DISINFECTING SERVICES
Tec Foods Inc Page 24 773-638-5310
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Gallagher Page 31 630-285-3686
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GAMING TERMINALS
Eli’s Cheesecakes Page 8 773-736-7417
Kaluzny Brothers Inc 815-744-1453
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
HANDYMAN SERVICES
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CLEANING PRODUCTS
STR Construction Page 23 847-814-8417
CardConnect 224-325-4466
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005 DESSERTS
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
Chicago Booth Page 15 773-378-8400
T Castro Produce Co Page 7 773-869-9400
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 7 708-547-5969
CARRY OUT PACKAGING
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 16 888-908-5600
FORK LIFTS
CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES
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Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
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Tec Foods Inc Page 24 773-638-5310
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Fisherman’s Pride Page 25 800-543-2110
Waco Manufacturing 312-733-0054
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 16 888-908-5600
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448
Mahoney Environmental Inc 815-730-2088
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CPA FIRMS
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Employco USA Page 19 630-920-0000 EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
CAKES & DESSERTS
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Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
DESSERT SUPPLIES
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Vienna Beef Page 29 773-278-7800
Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
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alaMODE FOODS INC Page 20 847-671-1111
United Fast Food & Beverage 847-616-0711
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A&P Grease Trappers Inc 630-231-0905
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Vienna Beef Page 29 773-278-7800
Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company 773-523-8861
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Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
GYROS
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets 630-514-1338 CHAIRS
Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
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Chef’s Quality Meats 708-333-0880
BUYING GROUPS/CO-OPS
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alaMODE FOODS INC Page 20 847-671-1111
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR
E Formella & Sons Page 4 630-873-3208
Team Chicago Menio Global Page 7 847-920-7252
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010 FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT Step Advantage 312-801-4123 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS
National Restaurant Association 312-715-5363
Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
Tec Foods Inc Page 24 773-638-5310
CHEESECAKES
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 16 888-908-5600
SuperClean 847-361-0289
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream 847-671-3326
Create Inc Chicago Page 26 773-664-4024 FOOD PRODUCTS
GELATO
Kaluzny Brotherrs Inc 815-744-1453
Trendler Inc Page 45 773-255-4407
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
Silverleaf Construction 708-398-3222
LED Billboard Trucks 312-924-7979
Bulldog Packaging 630-458-1152
COMPRESSED GAS
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
United Purchasing Co Page 23 630-833-2713
Laner Muchin312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER
Sexton Group Floor Care Page 17 847-827-1188 DUCT CLEANING
Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas 630-480-2282 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
Zap Props Page 30 773-376-2278
HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 7 708-547-5969 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS
CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS
FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS
FRYERS
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Performance Foodservice: Milwaukee Page 13 800-775-9030
A D E Foodservice Equipment 630-628-0811
Darling Ingredients Inc Page 26 708-388-3223
H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn Page 29 773-801-1600
Eli’s Cheesecakes Page 8 773-736-7417
FREEZERS-ALL TYPES
Four Star Mushrooms 847-687-7676
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Thunderbird Food Machinery Page 31 866-451-1668
Atlas Employment Services Page 7 847-671-1557
CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL
CODE CORRECTION CONSTRUCTION
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448
A&P Grease Trappers Inc 630-231-0905
GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
V Formusa Company 847-813-6040
DAIRY-PRODUCTS
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448 EMPANADAS
Kikkoman Sales USA 630-954-1244 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Cugini Distribution Page 14 708-695-9471
FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
Big Sky Franchising Team 855-824-4759
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
A D E Foodservice Equipment 630-628-0811
KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS
International Meat Company 773-622-1400
Smithfield Foods Page 5 888-327-6526
Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
B & B Foodservice Page 18 815-834-2621
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page09 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS
PIZZA SAUSAGE
PATIO ENCLOSURES
Cosmopolitan Textile 773-254-6100 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
Chef’s Quality Meats 708-333-0880
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS
LED Billboard Trucks 312-924-7979
Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499 OILS & FATS-COOKING
ICE CREAM
MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB
JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Society Insurance 888-576-2438
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
New S B L Inc Page06 773-376-8280
Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream Page 4 847-251-0477
ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES
Chicago Sweet Connection 773-283-4430
PRODUCE-WHOLESALE
Tec Foods Inc Page 24 773-638-5310
ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY
MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE
MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED
Rose Pest Solutions Page 46 800-GOT-PEST
HELIUM
Cacciatore Insurance Page 3 312-264-6055
E Formella & Sons Page 4 630-873-3208
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
MEAT-WHOLESALE
Ice Solutions 24 Page 22 847-987-9738
Giant Regrigeration Page 27 773-539-9629
DSC Product Farm Page 24 740-649-6302
PATIO & DECK BUILDERS
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TNG Industries 708-449-1100
Crawford Sausage 773-277-3095
INTERNET ADVERTISING
ITALIAN BEEF
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151
HUMMUS & SPREADS
PAYROLL SERVICES
POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS
POS SYSTEMS
E Formella & Sons Page 4 630-873-3208
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR
Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE
All Events Photography 312-543-2100
Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc 877-876-2326
JAMS & JELLIES
Vienna Beef Page 29 773-278-7800
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
HOT DOGS - NATURAL
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
Park Packing Company Page 43 773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
North Shore Baking Corp 773-655-3485 LAW FIRMS
Accurate Printing 708-824-0058
Kikkoman Sales USA 630-954-1244
POULTRY-FRESH
Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 21 888-491-1641
Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
PORK PRODUCTS
HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream 847-671-3326
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
PASTRY CONSULTING
Mechanical 24 847-987-9738
PEST CONTROL
PITA BREAD
Laner Muchin 312-467-9800
PIZZA SAUCE
New S B L Inc Page 6 773-376-8280
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
JANITOR-SUPPLIES
Cacciatore Insurance Page 3 312-264-6055
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
PHOTOGRAPHY
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
PROMOTIONAL MARKETING
Peerless Liquors 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES
Accurate Printing 708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS
ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE
PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution Page14 708-695-9471
PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000
PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX
Caro Insurance Services 708-745-5031
Cacciatore Insurance Page 3 312-264-6055
PASTRIES
PATIO HEATERS
Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES
KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000 MAYONNAISE
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Alfa Restaurant Supply 773-588-6688
INSURANCE
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS
Peer Foods 773-927-1440
INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820 NITROGEN
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448
R&F Plumbing and Sewer Inc 630-544-8947
HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Step Advantage 312-801-4123
PRESSURE WASHING
T Castro Produce Co Page 7 773-869-9400
PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES
Pastorelli Foods 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK
Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Sweet Bee 847-828-4812
PUBLISHING
STR Construction Page 23 847-814-8417
Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
Vienna Beef Page 29 773-278-7800
Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
ICE CREAM-YOGURT
Concklin Insurance Agency 630-268-1600
ISU Northwest Insurance Services 847-310-0400
Gallagher Page 31 630-285-3686
A Maestranzi Sons Page 31 630-504-2865 KOSHER-FOOD PRODUCTS
Four Star Mushrooms 847-687-7676 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING
LED Billboard Trucks 312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS
PAPER-PRODUCTS
ADP 847-507-4210
Digital Market POS 312-300-4048
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
Pastafresh Home Made Pasta Page 30 773-745-5888
PLUMBERS
Employco USA Page 19 630-920-0000
Empire Cooler Service Page 15 312-733-3900
Reveliotis Law PC Page 26 312-230-0160
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
Sweet Bee 847-828-4812
HOT DOGS
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION
Park Packing Company Page 43 773-254-0100
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
Major Appliance Service 708-447-4100
WM Schwartz Insurance 847-525-2846
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
B & B Foodservice Page 18 815-834-2621 MILK
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
Digital Market POS 312-300-4048
ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY
CardConnect 224-325-4466
INSURANCE SERVICES
POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344 KNIFE EXCHANGE SERVICE
Pastorelli Foods 800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES
Mc Cloud Services Page 22 800-332-7805
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Alpha POS Systems Inc 630-690-9232
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500
PROPERTY - TAX - REAL ESTATE LAW
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP
PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS
Thatcher Oaks Awnings Page 42 630-833-5700
PICKLES & RELISH
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream 847-671-3326 MUSHROOMS-LOCALLY GROWN
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Page 28 608-221-8640
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Serrelli’s Foods Page 30 877-385-BEEF
Devanco Foods Page 47 847-228-7070
Olympia Food Industries 847-349-9358
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151 MEAT PRODUCTS
KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication Page 14 630-930-9516
REAL ESTATE LAW
All About Personnel Page 3 630-336-6238
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151
Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151
Instantwhip Chicago Page 30 773-235-5588
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Fisherman’s Pride Page 25 800-543-2110
Freeway Ford Page 14 708-442-9000
VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS
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SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS
Express Seating Page43 630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS
March Quality Used & New Equip Page 12 800-210-5895
Supreme Frozen Products 773-622-3777
Step Advantage 312-801-4123
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
Giant Refrigeration Page 27 773-539-9629
SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR
Pontarelli & Company 847-778-3571
WORKERS COMP INSURANCE
North Shore Baking Corp 773-655-3485
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SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500
Chicago Booth Page15 773-378-8400
WHIPPED CREAM
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Simply Salsa 815-514-3993
WEBSITE DESIGN
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Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 9 773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR
TABLES-ALL TYPES
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Ramar Supply Co Page 42 708-233-0808
Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256 SOFT SERVICE MIX
WIND SCREENS
Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc 877-876-2326
Reveliotis Law PC Page 26 312-230-0160
B & B Foodservice Page 18 815-834-2621
CES Nationwide Page 40 773-533-3333 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE
ROBOTICS
Custom Cooler & Freezer Page 2 630-879-3131
All Sports Direct 630-918-3000
SCALES-SALES & REPAIR
SANITATION CERTIFICATION
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 23 847-381-0448
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820 SOUPS
Chicago Booth Page 15 773-378-8400
Team Chicago Menio Global Page 24 847-920-7252
Pastorelli Foods 800-SOS-AUCY
Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE
Ken’s Foods Page 48 800-633-5800
RETRACTABLE SKYLIGHTS/ROOFS
Thatcher Oaks Awnings Page 42 630-833-5700
Waco Manufacturing 312-733-0054
John Moauro/Realty Executives 708-361-1150
Alfa Restaurant Supply 773-588-6688
VEHICLE WRAPS
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Federal Supply Co Page 17 847-623-1310
Custom Cooler & Freezer Page 2 630-879-3131
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
Custom Cooler & Freezer Page 2 630-879-3131
SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS
RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS
Wood Food Systems Page 20 847-949-9663
American Graphics & Sign Page 8 888-774-6270
Mario Sign Designs 773-818-7446
TAMALES
YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 16 888-908-5600
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Berkel Midwest Page 3 800-921-9151
J & J Gaming Page 12 833-788-1949 SMOKERS
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
THEATERS AND VENUES
WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
WOOD FLOOR CARE
Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
SWEET GOODS
Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc 877-876-2326
Illinois Restaurant Association Page 10 312-787-4000
Mechanical 24847-987-9738
TABLES-MODULAR-MAGNETIC
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SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
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Hershey will add three distribution and fulfillment centers this year and work to install an additional 10 production lines as the candy manufacturer looks to boost capacity and meet growing demand, according to prepared remarks ahead of the company’s Q1 earnings report. The company has opened one fulfillment center in Annville, Pennsylvania, Hershey said in an email to Supply Chain Dive. Another distribution center in Brantford, Canada, has started full operations, with a goal of replacing a warehouse shared with another food company. A third center in Whitestown, Indiana, will support the company’s snack business. Hershey is looking to ramp up production and add inventory ahead of the busy Halloween season, President and CEO Michele Buck said in an earnings call last month. “We are doing everything we can relative to building capacity, investing in new lines, distribution centers, and hiring more people to build our supply as much as possible.” business deserves exposure — and a reliable advocate.
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Ways to Get Off the Beaten Path During Yellowstone National Park's 150th Anniversary
Stroll Gardiner. Steps from the park's north entrance is the town of Gardiner. home to just under 900 residents. From August 23 – 28, there will be several tips on display at the tipi village project at the historic Roosevelt Arch. You can also fish, raft and float with several local outfitters in Gardiner, as well as soak in nearby hot springs in Paradise Valley.
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Hike it Out. The truth is that most visitors to Yellowstone National Park stick to the roads. If you really want to get away from other people, you should hit the trails. With 900 miles of trails throughout the park, there are plenty to choose from. Keep in mind that you should always hike with a friend, be prepared, carry (and know how to use) bear spray and give wildlife a wide berth.
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Located in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park – the world's first national park, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, Montana has three of the five entrances to the park, including the only entrance that's accessible to year-round vehicle traffic through Gardiner. In 2021, Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4.86 million visitors and 2022 is shaping up to be another busy year as visitors celebrate one of the most special places in the world.
Driving the Beartooth Highway A wonder in and of itself, the Beartooth Highway is a National Scenic Byway that weaves through both Montana and Wyoming and is accessible exiting Yellowstone’s north east entrance. The 68-mile-road extends from Cooke City, Montana to Red Lodge, Montana, and gives its passengers jaw-dropping views and access to high alpine lakes and trails in the Beartooth Mountains.
Visit Red Lodge Surrounded by the Beartooth and Absaroka mountains, Red Lodge is one of Montana’s most charming small towns. With a historic and strollable downtown, Red Lodge is a place to put on your must-visit list. It's also a launching point for outdoor recreation and adventures, including hiking, horseback trail rides and river trips.
Time It Right No matter when you visit this summer, chances are that you'll find crowds of people if you go during the day. Time your trip so you're up early to catch the rising steam at Grand Prismatic Spring, watch Old Faithful erupt after the sun goes down and soak in the experience against a star-filled sky or get up with the sun to watch its rays spread over Yellowstone's diverse landscapes.
While Yellowstone National Park will remain a bucket-list destination, there are plenty of things to see and do outside of the park's boundaries. Visitors are easily able to exit one of the park's three entrances in Montana on their way to other adventures, including:
Go With a Guide. While you can visit the park on your own, one of the best ways to have a deeper experience is to go with a guide or outfitter on a horseback ride or llama trek. There are also seasoned guides who offer activities like backpacking, biking, fishing, as well as road-based tours.
Walk Through Montana History Visitors who base their trip in West Yellowstone (or leave the park through its west entrance) are less than 90 minutes from Virginia City and Nevada City, two of the most well-preserved ghost towns in the country. During the summer season now – September), visitors can take history tours, check out local shops and saloons, stay the night in a historic property, pan for gold or travel by stagecoach. Learn more about Yellowstone. For more information, go to: visitmt.com
