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Carnitas Uruapan: Staying True to Their Roots
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As I look forward to the future of my family’s 47 year-old business, I realize that it’s not just about what we sell and how we sell it, but it’s also very much about where we sell, and why...our roots have always been in the Mexican-American community in Chicago, and I see a path to future growth by continuing to develop locations that cater primarily to that community. ”
When he arrived, he worked hard, saving every nickel until in 1975 his dream became a reality when he opened Carnitas Uruapan in the Pilsen (Mexican) community of Chicago. The rest as they say, is history. Pilsen is legendary desti nation for those whose palates crave authentic Michoacan, Mexican cuisine, including the town’s most famous dish, Carnitas. His restaurant was small and efficient, and before too long, locals and people from across town were lining up for his tender, fresh and flavorful car nitas. It’s no secret that Inocencio’s hard work, passion for Mexican flavors, and courage have made him a local celebrity in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Today, the
Their second location opened in 2019 in Gage Park. Carnitas Uruapan con tinues to expand its brand with its traditional menu, but bringing a refreshed brand look and feel for patrons to experience. They strive to give an authentic and true experience to every cus tomer that visits their restaurants from the first
step inside to the last bite. They are unwilling to compromise authenticity and strive to expand their family and keep their Mexican traditions alive. Unlike other restaurant brands, Carnitas Uruapan plans to stay true to its roots by locating their restaurants in heavily Hispanic neighborhoods.
business continues to thrive under the supervi sion of his son and the 2nd Generation of this Family Business, Marcos Carbajal, who left a career in Wealth Management in 2013 to pursue the growing business.
The Menu has stayed largely unchanged since 1975, and consists mainly of Pork Carnitas and sides. 14,000+ pounds of pork are sold weekly across both locations. Fresh-made tortillas on-site are a staple of the Gage Park location. They plan to open a third restaurant on Chicago’s 26th St. in the Little Village neighborhood this Winter.
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What started as a dream in the early 1970’s by a young man in Michoacan, Mexico became a reality just five years later when Inocencio Carbajal left his homeland to pursue the American dream in Chicago.
Carnitas Uruapan has created a successful brand story, featured in a variety of media outlets, including Univision, The Food Network, Vice, The Cooking Channel, and PBS, by consistently making sure the family recipe remains true to its Mexican heritage, unmodified for the American market in any way. They will be featured on Netflix soon.
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Water heaters are the secret lifeline of the food industry. Without the hot water required for proper hand washing and sanitization, your restaurant or food processing plant may be awaiting an unexpected health department fine and loss of revenue. A simple way to invest in the longevity of your business is to develop a preventative maintenance (PM) program. These programs typi cally consist of an annual or semi-annual: unit inspection, flush to remove internal sediment build-up, basic parts cleaning or replacement (especially relevant for burner assemblies, flame rods, and ignitors), and consultation. Technicians arrive with a detailed maintenance checklist and will provide you with a copy of their findings and suggestions for improvement. Benefits of PMs include: increasing equipment life expectancy, increasing energy efficiency, improving building and equipment safety, and providing you with peace of mind.
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Directions: Add Rye Whiskey, R. Jelinek Fernet, and Triple Sec to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir until well chilled (about 30 seconds). Next, add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, add orange oils into the drink and add mix. Cheers!
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Restaurant, bar and cocktail producers everywhere who are not afraid to experi ment or to try new products such as R. Jelinek Fernet are discovering that this spirit can help create cravable cocktails that are satisfying, delicious and unique. This diges tive, bitter-sweet beverage was created during the period of the Habsburg dynasty in the latter part of the 19th century in the region of central Europe. It is produced from the original formula using the combination of more than twenty assorted herbs such as lemon zest, orange peel, licorice etc. macerated in neutral spirits, resulting in a delicious well rounded spirit perfect for fall cock tails. Here is a recipe for the very popular Old Timber (Rye Cocktail With R. Jelinek Fernet):
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Chicago is made up of more than 200 neighborhoods, many of which hold family friendly events featuring local restaurants and other businesses. On Saturday August 27, 2022 the Galewood Neighbors, Inc. hosted its 2nd Annual Galewoodstock Music Festival at the Sayre Language Academy. Many of the neighboorhood’s leading businesses sponsored this event, including Serelli’s Finer Foods who has been in the community since 1934. Serrelli’s is famous for their house roasted Italian Beef which drew long lines of Italian Beef lovers eager to enjoy the high quality, lean Italian favorite. Other famous neighborhood restaurants participating in the event included Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, Des Plaines Theater, Fatso Hard Kitchen and The Original Amato’s Pizza This year’s event drew more than 300 attendees, who came for the great food and eclectic array of music, with everything from blues to swing to rap.
Devanco Foods had a fantastic time sponsoring the 31st Annual Taste of Greektown this year. Devanco was honored to again host the 6th annual Gyro eating contest. Nine men and one woman competed to be this year’s “Gyros King”. The first place contender consumed 14 gyros sandwiches in 30 minutes with the runner-up consuming just over 13 sandwiches in the same timeframe The company says it is a blessing to represent the Greek Community on a national stage, with their delicious, high quality products.
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Avoid troublesome and expensive roof leaks with quick and effective roof maintenance. Many business owners take their roof for granted. Out of sight out of mind is a common mindset especially when it comes to a flat roof. Most commercial flat roofs cannot be seen from the ground therefore do not get much attention which can become expensive if ignored.
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Chicago’s premier local food festival, The Green City Market Chef BBQ was back for its twenty-first year, celebrating the best of the Midwest. Over 100 of Chicago’s top restaurants, brewers, winemakers, and mixologists provided tasting portions of locallyinspired dishes and craft beverages highlighting ingredients from Green City Market’s local, sustainable farmers. The Chef BBQ is not just about barbecue; it featured fresh, peak season flavors and vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The Green City Market’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit mission is to secure the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community about where food comes from and why it matters, and expanding access to locally-grown food.
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“It’s no secret that I love to experiment and try new things in the kitchen, which is why I’m so excited to bring together some of my favorite flavors in my new snack mixes! Each variety of these over-the-top mixes packs an amazing array of flavors and deliciousness in every handful, like dark chocolate mini cups, nuts, caramel corn, and other scrumptious elements. Whether you need an easy snack for a tailgate or a yummy new option for movie night, your life is about to be changed by these mixes.” says Ree Drummond. “My favorite has to be the Spicy Cowgirl mix – nuts coated in cocoa powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper make for a subtly sweet experience with a little kick!”
Jollibee, the global restaurant brand that is taking America (and the world) by storm, opened its new flagship restau rant in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. On a mission to become one of the world’s top-five restau rant chains, Jollibee is the next iconic brand taking its place at “the crossroads of the world.” In response to its rapidly grow ing popularity in both the U.S. and Canada, Jollibee is evolving its North American menu to broaden appeal with new burgers sides and salads, which will only be available at the new Times Square loca tion ahead of their nationwide rollout later this year. This is Jollibee’s 84th North American location.
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Prices for food away from home grew 0.7% in July following a 0.9% increase in June, and prices were 7.6% higher than a year ago, accord ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retail food price inflation continued to outpace restaurant increases, with 1% and 1.3% rises in June and July, respectively, bringing the 12-month increase to 13.1%.
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Congratulations to Moretti’s Restaurants! Chicago born, locally owned & operated. Voted “Best thin crust pizza” Readers Choice, Daily Herald 2022. They have 12 NW area restaurants with pizza and so much more. Dough Ball, the award-winning cookie dough flavored whiskey unleashed the Dough-Baucery with a 12-Campus College Tail gate tour. The Dough Ball College Tailgate Tour started in Sept. and runs through Nov. 2022. They will appear October 8, 2022 when The University of Iowa Vs. University of Illinois University, Urbana-Cham paign. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announces the brand’s plans to accelerate its growth in Northeast Illinois with the signing of a multi-unit devel opment agreement to bring six new Freddy’s restaurants to the region. Lincoln Park Wine Fest trans forms tranquil Jonquil Park located at 1001 N. Wrightwood in Chicago into an open-air market featuring wine and food pavilions. The event will be held Oct. 7-9, 2022. The highlight is ticketed wine tastings where scores of varietals will be showcased. Night of 1000 JackO-Lanterns at Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Rd. in Glencoe, Illinois will be held Oct. 12 through Oct, 23, 2022. More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins, some as large as 150 pounds, will light up the night at their Halloween event. Pack Expo International will be held October 23 -26, 2022 at McCormick Place, Chicago. As the most comprehensive packaging and processing show in the world in 2022, this year’s edition will offer attendees more features than ever before and the opportunity to experience more innovations in four days than in a year’s worth of research. Tanners Orchard is cel ebrating their 75th anniversary. This place has become a family
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destination with a bakery serv ing noon lunches, a large country farm market, wagon rides to the orchard for pick your own apples and pumpkins, a corn maze and the Back 40 Fun Acres with farm animals. They are located in Speer, Illinois. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon takes place Oct. 9, 2022. The race starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. The course has produced four world records, several national records and count less personal bests. The Chicago Wolves will start to defend their American Hockey League title on Saturday, Oct. 15, when they host the Milwaukee Admirals to launch their 29th season. Prior to the 7pm game, the Wolves will com memorate their 2022 Calder Cup championship by raising a banner to the Allstate Arena rafters. The Illinois office of tourism wins two U.S. Travel Association Mercury awards for “The Middle of Everything” and “Illinois Made” campaigns. Tourism industry leaders honor state’s new tour ism campaign starring actress, Jane Lynch, and campaign pro moting Illinois Made makers. The longest-running pinball event is Pinball Expo which has run 37 consecutive years! Pinball Expo will be holding its 38th annual event held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois on Octo ber 19-22, 2022. Wizarding World Harry Potter “Magic at Play” ‘is coming to the Water Tower 835 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago from Nov. 11,2022 through May 14, 2023. Explore, climb, and play your way through three floors of fun inspired by Harry’s own adventures, packed with playful celebrations of your favorite places and moments. It’s an adventure for all ages. Get your tickets!
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Pretzel bites and beer cheese are also a cost-effective, yet highly popular gameday food. Or bulk up fried platters with dips like marinara, ranch, honey mustard, and salsa.
Take proteins and ingredients already on your menu and create three or four package deals. Offering a tailgate pack age with a la carte options like dips, sauces, and cocktails is great for customers looking to personalize their experi ence, resulting in higher sales for you. As a bonus, and a way to encourage customer loyalty and repeat business, include a bounce-back deal or promo in their package for next time when they come back to root for their teams.
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a happy hour cocktail special that will have guests cheering. A zesty habanero ranch sauce could be used as a dip for fries, as a drizzle over pizza, or as a spread for a gameday hoagie. To-Go Tailgate. Most fans are interested in sports-themed meals and promotions from restaurants and bars. Meal kits, take-and-bakes, and themed family meals are popular among Gen Z and millennials, with nearly half of those demo graphics wanting to see them on restaurant menus, accord ing to industry reports.
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Fall sports are around the corner, and that means big business for restaurants. Get in the game with dishes that bring the heat for customers without the high-ticket stadium prices. Score with Sharables. Sports fans sharing their love for their favorite team goes hand-inhand with shareable snacks and small plates. Sharing munchies with friends as they root for their favorite team is an easy strat egy to boost sales. By utilizing inventory you already have on hand and speed-scratch sauces and spices, you can easily level up your snack game to please hungry Anythingfans.“loaded” is a safe bet. Toppings piled high on fries, nachos, tots, and more are gameday favorites. Serve up a hearty shareable with crispy fries doused in Cattlemen’s Memphis Sweet BBQ Sauce, scallions, and a fried egg.
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The sights and sounds of the South Seas have made their way to Rosemont’s popular Parkway Bank Park entertainment district with the recent opening of the new Pete’s Tiki Tiki, the latest addition to the Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar family. Pete’s Tiki Tiki is a modern take on the classic Tiki bars of yesterday, featuring more than 30 varieties of rum, dozens of fresh juices and ingredients, and more than 50 colorful cocktails, including the classic Tiki favorites, like the Mai Tai, the Zombie and the Jungle Bird.
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Pete’s Tiki Tiki is from the same family as Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, the popular sing-along nightspot that was founded in Texas 30 years ago and expanded to the Chicago area in 2019. Pete’s Tiki Tiki is the first new concept from the Pete’s family. “We recognized how impor tant the Chicago market is to us, and we knew that our Tiki bar would perfectly compliment not only Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar but also the other terrific entertainment options in Parkway Bank Park,” added Killerman.
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Tiki bars began in the 1930s with the first-ever Tiki bar in California, which featured the classic bamboo interior, palm trees and string lights that transported visitors into a quiet oasis away from the concrete jungle outside. The concept took off thanks to innovators who added multilayered, complex cocktails in festive glassware, themed entertainment and delicious, island-themed bites. By the end of the 1960s there were hundreds of Tiki-themed bars and restau rants dotting the American landscape.
Pete’s thoughtfully handcrafted cocktails are punctuated by fresh tropical fruits, and served in glasses paying homage to the hand-carved totems of the South Seas. Their take on the classic “Mai Tai,” includes Appleton Signature Blend rum, Santa Teresa Solera rum, Senor Orange Curaçao, Fee Brothers Almond Cordial and fresh lime juice. Pete’s will also be debuting a 200-year-old recipe, “Planters Punch,” which combines Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Appleton Signature Blend rum, J Wray Gold rum, Taylor’s Velvet Falernum (a Caribbean liquor with hints of ginger, lime, almond and cloves), Angostrura bitters, Grenadine and fresh lime juice.
The 1970s and 1980s saw a steady decline in the popularity of Tiki restaurants, but they rebounded in the 1990s, creating a new generation of enthusi astic fans. Today there are a number of dedicated fan clubs devoted to Tiki culture, supporting the new Polynesian-themed hotspots, which once again have begun spreading around the nation.
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“Tiki bars are seeing a resurgence right now,” said Kevin Killerman, Pete’s Tiki Tiki managing partner and owner. “What we’ve done here is put that unique Pete’s twist on the classic Tiki bar, developing a space that provides plenty of cozy corners while also providing a fun, social atmosphere where you can get to know your neighbor over a colorful cocktail.”
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Pete’s Tiki Tiki is open seven days a week starting at 5 p.m. Pete’s Tiki Tiki is located at 5510 Park Place Blvd. in Rosemont, Illinois, next to Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in the heart of Parkway Bank Park.
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In addition to seating for 50 indoors, Pete’s Tiki Tiki also features an outdoor patio under an expansive thatched roof with additional seating for up to 200. Guests will also be able to order delicious Polynesian-themed munchies to be delivered directly to their seats.
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“We saw triple digit growth in Red Gold prepared sauces over the past 12 months and never shorted an operator for those products,” says David Halt, Senior Director of Business Development for the company. “Our sales growth of Red Gold Fully Prepared Marinara, Spaghetti and Pizza Sauces is reflective of operators discovering that our sauces are of a quality that can be heated and served without the time and labor of a scratch made sauce.”
A new survey of operator challenges and their new-found solutions by Datassential boiled it all down to three nearly equal parts. Inflation, labor, and supply chain issues are top of mind in the new equation. A reliable supplier of prepared foods equals lower labor costs.
Restaurant operators who survived Covid know the foodservice market will never be the same. It’s made operators better at busi ness and at finding solutions that go beyond survival toward thriving again. The smartest have discovered a new equation that is saving money while not compromising flavor.
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The Datassential survey asked operators to rank the immediate and pressing challenges of the past six months. Recruiting and hiring staff and increased wages needed to hire and retain staff where nearly equal in their worries and were second only to rising foodPrepcosts.and short-order cooks are the biggest challenge says the Datassential survey with 67% of operators saying that they are either significantly or slightly understaffed. “Operators are turning toward a new pantry as a solution to short-staffed kitchens,” says Halt. “Versatile ingredients that are self-stable and convenient to use and source are replacing recipe starter products as part of the answer to their lack of labor.” Survey responses back Halt’s claim. The survey found that 43% of operators now view shelf-stable products as more appealing. Fully prepared products saw greater interest by 32% of operators. Meanwhile, there was a 17% drop in interest in fresh or scratch ingredients.
“Versatility and packaging are so important today in saving money,” Halt says. “Our fully prepared sauces can be used on everything from sandwiches to center of the plate items to dips for appetizers. Our pouch marinara and spaghetti sauces can save on storage space compared to cans. Our marinara dipping cups are perfect for takeout and delivery without the cost of filling plastic ramekins.”
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Gordon Ramsay Hells Kitchen, the iconic eatery created by celebrated multiMichelin-starred chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay has opened its doors at Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Inspired by the acclaimed FOX culinary competition series of the same name, the new restaurant raises the bar amongst San Diego’s growing culinary scene that celebrates exceptional and exhilarating dining experiences. Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Courtesy of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
efforts contribute to the organiza tion’s broader sustainability goal of diverting 25 million pounds of food from landfills by 2025 Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center will hire 1,800 employees to support national Halloween season event, Bootacular™. Company debuts new employee and educational benefit platforms. Meijer Introduces New Grocery Store Concept – coined Meijer Grocery to Provide Fresh, Convenient Shopping Options Closer to Home. Retailer to open two Meijer Grocery stores in southeast Michi gan in 2023. Meijer Grocery stores will range from 75,000 square feet to 90,000 square feet. Mezli, announced the launch of its fully-autonomous robotic restaurant, the first of its kind in the world. The restaurant is located in the Spark Social food park in San Francisco. Mezli’s restaurant will be the first-ever to serve a full hot menu to customers without requiring any human intervention. The Coca-Cola Company announced that Jennifer Mann will become president of the company’s North America operating unit effective Jan. 1, 2023. Mann suc ceeds Alfredo Rivera, who will step down Dec. 31. Rivera, who has led a successful restructuring of the North America operating unit, will remain with the company as a senior advisor through March 2023. There are two new cheesemaking expansions in Wisconsin, worth a combined $86.1 million. Masters Gallery Foods began a $60 million expansion of its cheesepackaging and distribution facility in Oostburg, Wisconsin. And, the Ells worth Cooperative Creamery opened a $26.1-million creamery and store in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Walmart unveiled its highly anticipated 2022 Top Toy List to help families plan ahead and save on their wish lists this holiday season, featuring more toys than ever for kids of all ages and a wide range of prices.
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Square Roots, the technology leader in indoor farming, and Gordon Food Service, one of the largest food distributors in North America, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Kenosha, Wis., to celebrate their largest indoor farm built to date, taking another step in their shared journey to build indoor farms together across the conti nent—ultimately enabling locally-grown food at a global scale.
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Kern Konstruction, an Illinois corporation is a full service general contractor specializing in unique restaurant builds through out the Chicagoland area. When wood floors are called for we rely on Sexton Complete Care. From design, to finish, to maintenance and repairs the Sexton team delivers timely and flawless service at compet itive pricing. Exotic materials, custom finishes, and blending/patching back/refinishing of old existing floors call for the very best craftsmen. Sexton Complete Care never disappoints!”
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“As Albus Dumbledore once said, “Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” This was my first impression of Employco, which makes me excited to join the growing team!” – Katie
Kristen is hard-working, dedicated and brings a coveted set of HR, account ing and payroll skills to our team. She will be handling payroll support for Employco clients.
Employco USA Welcomes New Team Members
• Hotels are projected to generate $43.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2022, up 6.6% from 2019.
• 47% of business travelers have extended a business trip for leisure purposes in the past year, and 82% say they are interested in doing so in the future.
“After 17 years with my previous employer, I am looking forward to a change of scenery!” – Kristen
Employco is listed in our directory under “Employee Handbooks & Health Insurance” Distribute your brochure, sell sheet or flyer to over 18,000 locations for only 14¢ each! Call: 847-699-3300.
“Everyone seemed very down to earth and I suddenly realized this is not an ordinary company. This was a multifaceted company that intrigued me and therefore I wanted to be a part of that team.” – Mary
Katie Clancy, HR Generalist
Employco’s newest team members: Mary Gulczynski, Receptionist Mary comes to us as a clerical pro fessional adding a broad range of experience and expertise to assist our team in day-to-day operations. She will be handling phone calls, mail/ deliveries, greeting guests, verifica tions of employment, and other duties.
Hotels’ Recovery Continues, Workforce Challenges Remain
• Hotel room revenue is projected to reach $188 billion by the end of this year, surpassing 2019 levels on a nominal basis.
Kristen Kelly, Payroll Specialist
Key Findings Include:
Midway through 2022, the hotel industry continues to make strides toward recovery, with nominal hotel room revenue and state and local tax revenues projected to exceed 2019 levels by the end of this year, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)’s 2022 Midyear State of the Hotel Industry Report.
Katie is a creative and enthusiastic addition to our team. She will be han dling HR support and her duties will include employee relations, training, and benefits for our Employco clients.
• By the end of 2022, hotels are expected to employ 1.97 million people—84% of their pre-pandemic workforce.
A human resource and employment solutions firm, Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.
Hotel room revenue is projected to surpass $188 billion by the end of 2022, eclipsing 2019 figures on a nominal basis. When adjusted for inflation, however, revenue per available room (RevPAR) is not expected to surpass 2019 levels until 2025. Hotels are projected to generate nearly $43.9 billion in state and local tax revenues this year, up almost 7% from 2019 levels.
• Hotel occupancy is expected to average 63.4% in 2022, approaching pre-pandemic levels.
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National Pizza & Pasta Show
Chicago’s inaugural National Pizza Show held August 23 to 25 in Rosemont, Illinois welcomed a host of attendees and exhibitors. The show had over 150 exhibitors, including Caputo Cheese, Chef’s Kitchen, Chicago Sweet Connection Bakery, Cirrincione Italian Foodservice and Pizza Supply, Columbus Vegetable Oils, Concklin Insurance Agency, Employco USA, Food Industry News, FSI Midwest, Ken's Foods, North American Pizza & Culinary Academy, Red Gold, Rose Pest Solutions, Sexton Cleaning Systems, Smithfield Culinary, Stonecarpet, V. Formusa Company, Vienna Beef Ltd., and other leading suppliers to the pizza and pizza manufacturing industry. The first day welcomed attendees to a day of seminars to help them to be more suc cessful. Presentations from industry experts included Pizza & Education; Making Every Delivery Profitable; Proper Staff Training; The Bright Future of Pizza; Negotiating Commercial Leases & Renewals; Yeast 101; and Turning Data into Dollars, followed by a two-day trade show.
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To cover his bottom line, Omar has raised menu prices but has also found ways to innovate the menu to focus on less-expensive items. “We introduced a bigger, juicier and crispier thigh wing this year, which provides customers with a dark meat option while also offsetting some of the high costs that are associated with traditional wings,” he said. “The launch of this product has gone incredibly well.”
“At one point, the cost of wings had risen over 100%. Now, the cost of tenders has risen 100%. Oil prices have increased the most, with the cost being up 200%. The cost of potatoes has also risen about 65%, with the cost of packaged goods increasing by over 50%.”
How do you change the mentality of workers that feel they have been taken advantage of for so long and make them feel they are really part of something?
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There are many companies out there that have forgotten the people in key roles producing the product, which is the reason everyone brings home a paycheck.
The working world we live in today has changed and not for the better. Work ethic has changed from what it was. Wages have gone up, employers have tried to flex their plans to make it suitable for the worker, but in making the changes for the employee, what is the employee giving in return? Yes, they want a more flexible schedule, more pay, more opportunity, more vacation time and the list keeps going on. What happened to learning the trade and earn ing the extras? Have we moved away from such a motto to handing it out to someone with little to no experience? Have businesses lowered their standard of quality so that they can produce at status quo? Why would you ever have to do that? Society today tells us not to “rock the boat,” so we accept mediocrity. The reality is, we have failed to create a struc ture for an employee that makes them feel they are part of something. Right now, they feel they are just another number and just there to go through the motions of the day. They treat what they do as a job and not a career. Why? It is because during that initial interview, they were told of the duties, a small mention of the history of the company, and little else. We have fallen short as a society to educate the workers of who a business is, the industry they work in, and the commitment they have in contributing to society by the foods they manufac ture for the everyday consumer.
Opportunities need to be disclosed, discussed, and present ed to employees in a manner that is going to interest them. If we can create a way to get the attention of candidates that would be open to working in manufacturing and educate them better, perhaps we would all be in a better position. Above all, provide leadership. Inspire employees, recognize excellence and the positive reputation will spread.
By Stephanie Tempo, President, All About Personnel In-Stock
• What programs are they offering to reduce turnover?
Be sure to ask:
We need to educate the workforce better in today’s society on the industries they are interested in working, or working in, and how we can develop their talents into something more than just a job.
• What motivational components are in place to minimize inefficiencies?
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• What steps have businesses taken to identify who is gen uinely partnering with them by removing the stigma of company reputation and staffing reputation? Does it exist? Business owners and employees have different ideas when it comes to attraction and retention. Staffing and employment services know this and you need to be aware of it as well. Whether a business decides to outsource labor or not, you need to partner with someone that genuinely knows your business, industry, and is looking out for the well being of your business and the employees.
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Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal Debuts Shocking Orange Colored Cereal for the Spookiest Season. This seasonal new twist on a classic cereal gives fans the perfect ingredient for Halloween treats, fall festivities and more. Shocking Orange features the same original taste and crisped rice cereal crunch that families know and love, with the added fun of festive fall color, so it’s easy to swap into any breakfast bowls or treat-making traditions.
Apple Holler located in Stur tevant, Wisconsin is a 78-acre orchard that invites you to embrace the brilliance and beauty of the fall season. “Pick-Your-Own Apples” from now through early Novem ber. Step back in time as you enter their Old-fashioned Country Store, Bakery & Gift Shop. Bring home sone delicious homemade bakery, featured wines, gifts and other delicious specialties. As children across America head back to school this year, 1 in 6 are living with hunger. In many cases, a healthy meal can be the miss ing link to help a child succeed in the classroom. That’s why No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, is teaming up with its corporate partners and the general public to raise awareness that Food is the Most Important School Supply. From now through Oct. 7. Fol lowing record-breaking rain, life-threatening flooding, and wildfires throughout the nation, homeowners left picking up the pieces could be victimized a second time by dishonest con tractors looking to make a quick, corrupt buck. NICB Urges Home owners to Use Caution and Avoid Post-Disaster Fraud as they begin the Rebuilding Process. Before hiring any contractor, call your insurance company. Nearly half of Americans (45%) feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle and 76% of American consum ers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds (66%) are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment survey on inflation commissioned by NC Solutions. Salem, Massachusetts, is a destination recognized around the world for its rich his tory, which includes the tragic Salem Witch Trials of 1692, the glorious maritime era that left its indelible mark on Salem through architecture, museums, and artifacts, and for its month-long
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Atlas Employment Services Page 22 847-671-1557
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STR Construction Page 03 847-814-8417
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344 EGGS
Laner Muchin 312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER
Ice Solutions 24 847-987-9738
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Major Appliance Service 708-447-4100
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International Meat Company 773-622-1400
Chicago Sweet Connection 773-283-4430
Instantwhip Chicago Page 12 773-235-5588
Pastorelli Foods Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
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Smithfield Foods 888-327-6526
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Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 19 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING
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Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
Pastafresh Home Made Pasta Page 26 773-745-5888
HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America Page 16 800-325-8476
R&F Plumbing and Sewer Inc 630-544-8947
National Restaurant Association 312-715-5363
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Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 11 888-491-1641
Berkel Midwest Page 03 800-921-9151
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Four Star Mushrooms 847-687-7676 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING
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Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
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Step Advantage 312-801-4123
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
Devanco Foods Page 41 847-228-7070
Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream Page 23 847-251-0477
Peerless Liquors 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES
Red Gold Page 17 765-557-5500
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
PRESSURE WASHING
PASTRY CONSULTING
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Society Insurance Page 02 888-576-2438
HOT DOGS - NATURAL
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 16 800-325-8476
PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS
Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
INTERNET ADVERTISING
Peer Foods 773-927-1440
Accurate Printing 708-824-0058
MacCARB Page 42 877-427-2499 OILS & FATS-COOKING
ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE
Ramar Supply Co Page 28 708-233-0808
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
Berkel Midwest Page 03 800-921-9151 MEAT PRODUCTS
SpotOn Inc Page 30 937-830-0828
Cacciatore Insurance Page 15 312-264-6055
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
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PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
SpotOn Inc Page 30 937-830-0828
Kikkoman Sales USA Page 24 630-954-1244
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CardConnect-Clover Systems 224-325-4466
E Formella & Sons Page 20 877-598-0909
Alpha POS Systems Inc 630-690-9232
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Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 19 773-265-6500
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000
ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES
Devanco Foods Page 41 847-228-7070
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 19 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 19 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR
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Caro Insurance Services 708-745-5031
E Formella & Sons Page 20 877-598-0909
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Instantwhip Chicago Page 12 773-235-5588
Employco USA 620-920-0000
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Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
Solo Seating LLC 515-291-8858
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Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
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Fisherman’s Pride Page 25 800-543-2110 SEATING
Pastorelli Foods Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY
TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Atlas Employment Services Page 22 847-671-1557
VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS
Voss Equipment 708-596-7000
VEHICLE WRAPS
REAL ESTATE LAW
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VISA/MC CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
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WORKERS COMP INSURANCE
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SHORTENING
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Trendler Inc Page 16 773-255-4407
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Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
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Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
Major Appliance Service 708-447-4100
American Graphics & Sign Page 24 888-774-6270 SLICERS - AUTOMATED CES Nationwide Page 10 773-533-3333 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE
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TAMALES
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Ken’s Foods Page 48 800-633-5800
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
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Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Accurate Scale Company 773-847-1820
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Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
Mackay Heating & Mechanical 847-381-0448
TAX APPEALS (PROPERTY)
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SEAFOOD
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Kool Technologies Page 18 630-483-2256
Chicago Booth Page 26 773-378-8400
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Sexton Group Floor Care Page 27 847-827-1188
Wood Food Systems Page 45 847-949-9663
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
Berkel Midwest Page 03 800-921-9151
U S Water Heating Solutions Page 46 833-879-4776
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TEST KITCHEN SERVICES
WIND SCREENS
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Atlas Employment Services Page 22 847-671-1557
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TRUCKS
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B & B Foodservice Page 18 815-834-2621
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WATER HEATERS / BOILERS
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This Greek café located 306 S. Halsted in Chicago is really something special. In true Greek form, the bright pastel colors are reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Customers are delighted with the array of Greek and French pastries prepared in house using fine, natural and organic ingredients. The operation is also famous for their slow rise, natural Greek bread, prepared with imported olive oil. The operation is open seven days for dine-in, carryout, bakery product sales and coffee drinks.
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Victor Bomprezzi Jr. and John Scorza own Chicago based International Meat Company, a firm serving to independents, chains and other food businesses. This family-owned meat company still hand butchers and portions a full line of steaks, chops and every other cut of protein. The company is also respected for its fresh pizza and Italian sausage. Their family business has been serving chefs and restaurants since 1952 and is known for offering high quality, attentive service and value pric ing. You can find them listed in our Buyers Directories on page 35 of this issue under Meat-Wholesale.
Danny Murphy and Sergio Gomez are with Chicagobased Local Foods, a family owned and operated food wholesaler exclusively offering local food, including a full range of produce, meat, dairy, grains and more from the Midwest’s finest farmers. They make it easy for chefs and buyers to know where their food is coming from. Buying local supports our regional food system keeping keep more money in the local economy.
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Ifyears.your restaurant had to close for one day, how much revenue would you lose? Joe Trybulec, Alex Aldarelli and Francis Bucaro are with US Water Heating Solutions, a company helping restaurants and other food businesses stay open by keeping their hot water heaters operating. Every food business is required to have a hot water heater that heats water above 120 degrees. This firm sells, maintains and repairs all brands of hot water heaters in 26 states. If you’ve never maintained your hot water heater, you can expect it to fail and immediately force you to close. Don’t let that happen to you. See their ad on page 46 of this issue and call them today. Did you know that a dull knife is more dangerous that a sharp one?
This month I am proud to be pictured with Chef/Partner of LaScarola Restaurant in Chicago, Armondo Vasquez. Armondo is well loved and known by throngs of diners who love authentic Italian food served hot and fast, in a bustling fun atmosphere that LaScarola is famous for. Armondo and the restaurant have been featured on numerous TV shows including those on the The Food Network. Diners come for the warm and inviting service and return for the amazing food. Many of the employees have been with the restaurant for more than 20
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Mary Gott is with A.Maestranzi & Sons, one of Chicagoland’s remain ing family owned and operated knife sharpening services, which visits restaurants, meat companies, supermarkets and others on a regular basis to keep their knives sharp. This firm also repairs, rebuilds and maintains slicers and grinders. If you are looking for a knife service dedicated to providing value, service and quality, check out A.Maestranzi & Sons. You can see their ad on page 3 of this issue.
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Sibling dining chains Applebee’s and IHOP reported second-quar ter same-store sales growth of 1.8% and 3.6%, respectively, fueled at both brands by double-digit growth in off-premises sales, parent company Dine Brands Global said. Both IHOP and Applebee’s have added virtual brands, and earlier this month Applebee’s added items from the virtual Cosmic Wings brand to its core menu.
Private equity firm Butterfly Equity has raised an additional $1 billion that it will use to invest in restaurant and food retail companies. Butterfly Equity owns Modern Restaurant Concepts and recently announced plans to buy Qdoba.
Poaching is an effec tive way to cook many types of fish, from cod to salmon, and the lowtemperature nature of the technique reduces the risk of overcooking, writes Naomi Tomky, author of “The Pacific Northwest Seafood Cookbook.” For the poaching liquid, oil or butter can add richness to lean fish, while any “moderately salted broth thinned with wine works nicely, as does salted milk,” Tomky writes.
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For a full lineup of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels programming at each resort as the festive season approaches, please visit: ChristmasAtGaylordHotels.com.
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Wintertime Activities for All Ages Families and guests of Gaylord Hotels can look forward to the tradition of the beloved Christmas at Gaylord Hotels celebration, featuring an abundance of festive activities, events, holiday meals, attractions, and dazzling decorations throughout each of the expansive resorts. During the holidays, each of the five resorts and their expansive atriums transform into breathtaking winter wonderland environments with millions of lights, elaborately themed Christmas trees, thousands of ornaments, and miles of garland.
Gaylord Hotels Unveils Themed Experiences for Holiday Season
Guests can look forward to the brand’s notable abundance of festive holiday programming from tried-and-true favorites including snow tubing, ice skating, caroling, gingerbread decorating, and adventurous scavenger hunts, to captivating atrium light shows, character dining, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and so much more.
Once again, guests will be able to step into nearly 20,000-square-foot, 3D worlds of their favorite holiday films, with each resort presenting a different theme to discover. This year’s experiences will offer: Ice! Featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Gaylord Opryland, Ice! Featuring The Polar Express at Gaylord Texan, Ice! Featuring “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” at Gaylord Palms, Ice! Featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Gaylord Rockies and Ice! Featuring A Christmas Story at Gaylord National.
Ice! returns to Gaylord Hotels for the 2022 season, showcasing a winter wonderland of awe-inspiring ice sculptures and slides made entirely of ice.
A longtime tradition first presented more than two decades ago, Gaylord Hotels’ signature, larger-than-life ice installations will take shape at each resort this festive season. This one-ofa-kind holiday showcase will be created from more than 33,500 massive blocks of ice weighing over 10 million pounds or 5,000 tons, across the five resorts. Kept at a chilly 9 degrees, each attraction will bring beloved scenes and characters from classic Christmas films to life with magnificent sculptures and slides. Ice carvings range in size from details as tiny as a coin to soaring scenes more than 30 feet tall. Over six weeks, 40 specialized ice artisans, using skills passed down from generation to generation and following a 300-page design book, will create the magnificent spectacle.
Gaylord Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of Ice! the brand’s legendary Christmas marquee experience, that will once again anchor Christmas at all five Gaylord Hotels this upcoming festive season. After a twoyear hiatus, Ice! will once again bring to life its mammoth holiday-themed, immersive ice displays at Gaylord Opryland in Tennessee, Gaylord Texan in Texas, Gaylord Palms in Florida, Gaylord Rockies in Colorado, and Gaylord National in Maryland. As part of the brand’s beloved Christmas at Gaylord Hotels celebration, this signature experience will also be joined by an exciting and original live entertainment experience, Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, at select resorts, as well as the brand’s abundance of festive holiday programming.
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