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Renaissance Toledo Welcomes Chef Michael Rigot The Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel proudly announces the appointment of Chef Michael Rigot. A Nashville native, Rigot serves as the executive chef for the property’s marquee dining outlets, Brim House and The Heights. Rigot joins the hotel property following stints at Cypress Lodge and Rye Bar & Southern Kitchen, where he served as Executive Chef. Under his helm, Rigot’s new menus incorporate produce of Northwest Ohio, combined with the flavors of American Southern cuisine.
“Food and family have always held a special place in my heart,” says Rigot. “At Brim House and The Heights, we aim to invoke a sense of home, where guests can relax and enjoy their meal. Our team is excited to welcome everyone with our version of Midwestern hospitality.”
Rigot plans to champion his commitment to seasonality and responsible sourcing by hosting a series of Chef’s Table Dinners at Brim House. “Our goal is to cultivate strong relationships with sustainable purveyors to provide our guests with a connection to the land and an honest representation of local flavors and ingredients,” says Rigot.
Each dinner features a themed eight-course tasting menu celebrating local produce, specific regional cooking techniques, and unique local beers and spirits. Upcoming Chef’s Table Dinners include: Thursday, April 9: Ohio Beer Dinner Thursday, May 14: Regional Barbecue, North x South Tickets are priced at $108, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations to the Chef’s Table Dinners, please visit www.toledocitytix.com.
For reservations to Brim House, please visit www.brimhousetoledo.com or call 419.243.7664. For more information on The Heights or to make a reservation, please visit www.theheightstoledo.com or call 419.243.7565. About Brim House
Offering a relaxed yet refined dining experience is Brim House, ensconced in the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel on the Maumee River. The venue boasts an imaginative New American cuisine from Executive Chef Michael Rigot, whose cooking incorporates produce from Northwest Ohio, combined with the flavors of American Southern cuisine. The cocktail program at Brim House employs the same principals of house-made preparation and seasonality as the restaurant’s acclaimed kitchen. Complemented by the resources of a cosmopolitan hotel, Brim House can accommodate any kind of occasion, from an intimate group to larger receptions or dinners. Open daily, 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday Brim House offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner service (served until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday) as well as bar service starting at 11 a.m. daily.
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Put an avocado in a paper bag with a ripe banana—-the ethylene emitted by the banana will speed the avocado’s ripening.
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There are nerves, tendons and blood vessels very close to the skin of palms and fingers, so the damage can be extensive. Victims sometimes require delicate surgery followed by as much as three to six months of rehab before full use of the hand is restored.
Not long ago, bagels were the food most closely associated with these sorts of kitchenknife injuries. (Like avocados, bagels tend to be tough on the outside but soft within.) Bagel injuries seem to be less common lately, perhaps because many bagel fans have purchased bagel slicers.
To safely slice an avocado without slicing yourself, place the avocado on a cutting board; don’t hold it in your palm. Cut until you reach the pit, then flip the avocado over to cut the other side down to the pit.
Twist the fruit open to reveal the pit inside, then twist the pit to remove it. Be sure to use a knife that has a sharp blade—a dull blade could have trouble getting through the tough skin, meaning more pressure must be applied to cut it.
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Fox Valley Fire & Safety Celebrates 60 Years!
On January 25th, Fox Valley Fire & Safety held an Employee Appreciation banquet to celebrate 60 years in business providing fire protection to the greater Chicagoland area. Over 270 employees and guests enjoyed dinner, recognition, milestone awards and viewing the history of the company. What started as an on-site Fire Extinguisher Service provider by two brothers-in-law out of a basement serving the Fox River Valley, has grown into a 300+ employee company that provides service, repairs and installation of all types of fire protection equipment all throughout Chicagoland. In attendance were Lorraine Tatge – Widow of the late Dale Tatge – Founder, and Keith Kellenberger- Founder. Both were presented with Diamond 60th Anniversary Founder Awards, presented by Ken Volkening – President.
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Free Networking Event for Triton College Hospitality Program Alumni
Triton College located in River Grove Illinois has been educating Hospitality Industry Professionals since 1972. In this time period the Hospitality school has graduated and placed thousands of graduates in hospitality positions all over the globe. This April 15th they are inviting back all Alumni from all graduating classes for an Alumni social. It will take place in their main dining room Café 64. Please come for appetizers, cash bar, raffle prizes and tours of their new kitchen spaces. They look forward to meeting old friends and industry professionals who are interested in hiring their talented students. Hope to see you there. 5-730PM, 4/15/20, 2000 N. 5th Avenue, River Grove, Illinois.
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Propane Pete is a Chicago based service company specializing in providing a Full Patio Equipment and Propane Tank delivery service dedicated to the Hospitality Sector. Propane Pete offers a direct tank delivery service to business which includes tank connection and swap out if required. On-site tank storage cages can be accommodated, however, they also offer a “White Glove” tank exchange service thus avoiding the need for on-site storage.
Propane Pete also protects business from unnecessary risk by avoiding staff having to transport Hazardous Propane from retail outlets. In addition to a tank delivery service Propane Pete also offers a full range of patio heaters aimed at providing comfort to patrons thus maximizing patio revenue year round. Propane Pete’s equipment service offers free onsite maintenance on ALL equipment - even equipment owned directly by a business. You can see the Propane Pete ad on page 19 of this issue.
Pill Offers an Alternative to Insulin Injection
People with type 2 diabetes may have a new alternative to insulin injections, according to the Science Daily website. A research team at MIT has developed a capsule that patients can take orally to receive their insulin through the stomach. The blueberry-size pill contains a tiny needle filled with compressed, freeze-dried insulin. The needle itself is made of a biodegradable substance and is attached to a compressed spring held in place by a disk of sugar. The capsule is designed to orient itself so the needle can contact the lining of the stomach. When the needle is injected, the insulin dissolves at a controlled rate and then passes harmlessly through the digestive system.
Tests in animals found that the device can deliver sufficient insulin to lower blood sugar at a rate comparable to injections through the skin. The device can also be adapted to deliver other medications.
Hidden Causes of High Blood Pressure
Many factors affect your blood pressure, including genetics, diet, and even your sleeping patterns. The Healthline website advises you to be mindful of these possible contributors to high blood pressure, as well: ■ Over-the-counter medications. Common medications used to address everyday aches and pains can increase one’s blood pressure. These include anti-inflammatory drugs like Aleve, Advil, and Tylenol, as well as decongestants. You don’t have to stop taking them, but check with your doctor. ■ Caffeine and alcohol. Both of these can heighten your blood pressure. Limit yourself to less than 300 milligrams of caffeine a day—two to three cups of coffee—and one alcoholic beverage a day for women and two for men. ■ Food ingredients and supplements. Some herbal supplements, for example, use licorice, which can raise blood pressure. In addition, some cheeses, cured meats, and also soy products contain high levels of tyramine, which can interact with medications like antidepressants, causing a spike in blood pressure.
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People who lend to relatives are repaid only about 57% of the amount loaned, on average. The average amount people report lending is $5,022, of which $2,857 is repaid. Despite the lack of full repayment, only 26% of the people surveyed said they would never lend money to family members again. Study by online loan site LendingTree, reported at CNBC.com.
New Fig Spread News & Flavors
Dalmatia Fig Spread is attending the Fancy Food Show to announce exciting brand news, including new flavor additions, expanded distribution plans and more. Media is invited to booth #1831 (Atalanta Corp.) to speak with the founders and other brand executives.
The unique coastal region of Croatia is the inspiration for Dalmatia — wellknown for its climate and beauty. These Mediterranean fruits and vegetables such as figs, olives, almonds, cherries, tangerines, quince are known to be small to medium in size but concentrated in flavor. Their delicious sweet and savory spreads are made from the best local and regional ingredients. lanta Corp.) to speak
Disconnecting May Not Lead to the Benefi ts You’re Looking For
Ever feel the need to disconnect from your devices for a “digital detox”? The Yahoo Finance website reported on a survey by Mojo Vision (Saratoga, California), which found that people tend to use technology as much, if not more, after distancing themselves from their smartphones and tablets for a while.
The survey of 1,000 Americans found that 67 percent agree that technology makes life easier, but 55 percent believe that all that tech is a distraction, with one-third worrying that it hurts people’s ability to connect with one another. Still, 54 percent said that abstaining from their devices didn’t produce the positive benefits they’d hoped for—or at least were unsure whether it had a beneficial impact.
The most common strategies for “subtracting” tech are setting devices to send fewer notifications, putting them on a “Do Not Disturb” setting, scheduling times to not use their devices, or simply turning them off for a period of time.
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CASH & CARRY OUTLETS Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn...................Page 19 ........773-801-1600 CASH AND CARRY OUTLETS Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets..............................630-514-1338 CATERING-VEHICLES DCI Central .......................................Page 47 ........800-468-7478 CCTV SYSTEMS Alarm Detection Systems Inc ............Page 21 ........630-844-5318 C HAIRS & FURNISHINGS Vista Chair ...............................................................773-253-4883 CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ..................................Page 16 ........773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ...............................................312-733-0054 CHARCOAL Charcoal Supply Company .....................................312-642-5538 C HEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes ...................................................773-736-3417 CHICKEN-PROGRAMS FSI/Foodservice Solutions.......................................847-719-6088 CHILI Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ...........................773-278-7800 Captain Ken’s Foods...............................................800-510-3811 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING F ood Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 CLEANING CHEMICALS Jacor LLC..........................................Page 04 ........847-865-3189 CLEANING PRODUCTS SuperClean .............................................................847-361-0289 CO2 MacCARB .........................................Page 43 ........877-427-2499 COCKTAILS Puerto De Indias Gin ...............................................305-934-0803 COFFEE Farmer Brothers Coffee...........................................888-542-9298 COFFEE & TEAS Royal Cup Coffee ..............................Page 30 ........630-254-3365 COFFEE ROASTERS Tec Foods Inc ...................................Page 30 ........773-638-5310 Java Master International . .......................................224-848-2070 Tugboat Coffee .......................................................630-390-6613 COLD STORAGE Perishable Distribution Solutions ......Page 28 ........888-491-1641 COLD STORAGE-PORTABLE Portable Cold Storage.............................................800-535-2445 COMPRESSED GAS MacCARB .........................................P age 43 ........877-427-2499 CONDIMENTS Texas Pete ........................................Page 11 ........716-913-7516 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction....................................773-775-0170 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES Atlas Employment Services ..............Page 22 ........847-671-1557 CONTRACT MANUFA CTURING Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ...........................773-278-7800 COOKING EQUIPMENT Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 CORNED BEEF Bea’s Best City Foods .............................................773-523-1566 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef .......................................Page 08 ........773-278-7800 C ORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef .......................................Page 08 ........773-278-7800 CRAFT BEVERAGES Deutsch Wine & Spirits .....................Page 45 ........708-687-9870 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Jeff Bruce (HPS) .....................................................773-398-1013 CREDIT CARD PROCESSORS Menio Global ...........................................................8 55-641-8326 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago .........................Page 32 ........800-933-2500 DEGREASERS Jacor LLC..........................................Page 04 ........847-865-3189 DELI-MEATS Bea’s Best City Foods .............................................773-523-1566 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central .......................................Page 47 ........800-468-7478 DEMO SERVICES-FOOD & BEVERAGE Custom Merchandising Services ............................630-814-3679 DESSERTS Algelato Chicago ..............................Page 20 ........847-455-5355 Eli’s Cheesecakes ...................................................773-736-3417 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ...............Page 43 ........708-547-5969
DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 DIRECTV All Sports Direct ......................................................630-918-3000 DUCT CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............Page 22 ........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .............................................7 08-344-0344 EGGS Farmers Hen House ..........................Page 17 ........319-683-2206 KLM Sales & Marketing...........................................310-245-7703 Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company .......................................... 773-523-8861 ELECTRIC & GAS STEAMERS EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l .........................773-604-8700 E LECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS Employco USA ..................................Page 13 ........630-920-0000 EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin ................................312-342-7778 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions..................Page 06 . .......630-817-3164 ETHNIC BREADS-ROLLS & PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ............................................................773-631-6897 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................Page 26 ........630-954-1244 FACILITY MAINTENANCE UmbrellaOne National Facility Services........................................ 773-383-6826 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The.................................................7 73-478-3890 FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance .............................................708-344-0344 FIRE ALARM MONITORING Alarm Detection Sytems Inc..............Page 21 ........630-844-5318 FIRE ALARM REPAIR & TESTING Alarm Detection Systems Inc ...........Page 21 ........630-844-5318 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Fox Valley Fire & Safety ..........................................847-695-5990 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment ......................................... 800-373-9714 FIRST AID-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES AGfi rNed .ediDBl 4erWiDe ........................................847-322-9185 FLATBREADS Grecian Delight Foods ............................................8 47-364-1010 FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT Step Advantage ................................Page 40 ........312-801-4123 FOOD & ALCOHOL SAFETY TRAINING Santa Lucia Food Safety Training ...........................772-502-5262 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn...................Page 19 ........773-801-1600 Cugini Distribution.............................P age 10 ........708-695-9471 Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Sysco Food Services Chicago ..........Page 09 ........847-699-4839 Tec Foods Inc ...................................Page 30 ........773-638-5310 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets..............................6 30-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 B & B Foodservice ..................................................815-834-2621 Chef’s Quality Meats ...............................................708-333-0880 GFS Distribution ......................................................800-968-6391 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 Wilkens Foodservice ...............................................708-235-0788 FOOD EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS Sammic Corp ..........................................................224-307-2232 FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Tec Foods Inc ...................................Page 30 ........773-638-5310 Texas Pete ........................................Page 11 ........716-913-7516 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 Neil Jones Food Company......................................800-543-4356 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods...............................................800-510-3811 FOOD SHOWS EuroUSA............................................Page 42 ........773-523-3876 FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE Restaurant Handyman ............................................847-232-4474 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Losurdo Inc .............................................................630-833-4650 Thunderbird Food Machinery .................................866-451-1668
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc.....................Page 10 ........888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................847-635-0172 United Fast Food & Beverage. ................................847-616-0711 FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment ................................630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc .............................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates .................................................847-920-1100 FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI - Coker Service Inc.....................Page 10 ........888-908-5600 City Food Equipment ..............................................630-613-8535 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................847-635-0172 FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS Big Sky Franchising ................................................855-824-4759 FREEZER & REF TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.............................................800-535-2445 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer..................Page 14 ........630-879-3131 FRESH CUT FRY EQUIPMENT Sammic Corp ..........................................................224-307-2232 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions.......................................847-719-6088 FURNITURE/FIXTURES/DESIGN Vitro Seating Products ............................................800-325-7093 GAMING TERMINALS Aces Up Gaming ....................................................773-209-4800 GELATO Algelato Chicago ..............................Page 20 ........847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.......................................800-4GE-LATO GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies ............................Page 27 ........630-483-2256 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.......................................800-4GE-LATO GHOST KITCHENS Amped Kitchens .....................................................323-384-3631 GIARDINIERA E Formella & Sons ...................................................630-873-3208 V Formusa Company ..............................................847-813-6040 GIN Puerto De Indias Gin ...............................................305-934-0803 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS EuroUSA............................................Page 42 ........773-523-3876 GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS LED Billboard Trucks ..............................................312-924-7979 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Kaluzny Bros Inc .....................................................815-744-1453 Mahoney Environmental Inc....................................815-730-2088 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE Tierra Environmental .........................Page 08 ........888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc .....................................................815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP SERVICE Tierra Environmental .........................Page 08 ........888-551-1998 Mahoney Environmental Inc....................................815-730-2088 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............Page 22 ........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .............................................708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 GROCERY MANUFACTURERS MEMBERSHIP Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ...............Page 43 ........708-547-5969 GYROS Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA ..................................Page 13 ........630-920-0000 HACCP TRAINING & CONSULTING Task Insurance Group ......................Page 44 ........847-440-2323 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ............................................847-232-4474 UmbrellaOne National Facility Services........................................ 773-383-6826 HEALTH INSURANCE Employco USA ..................................Page 13 ........630-920-0000 Gallagher ..........................................Page 10 ........630-285-3686 National Restaurant Association .............................312-715-5363
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 Mechanical 24.........................................................847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB .........................................Page 43 ........877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice ..................................................8 15-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla ...........................................Page 20 ........312-243-8882 HOOD & DUCT CLEANING Hoodz of Schaumburg ......................Page 18 ........847-620-2608 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............Page 22 ........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .............................................7 08-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment ......................................... 800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Vienna Beef .......................................Page 08 ........773-278-7800 Crawford Sausage ..................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago ....................................................8 00-249-5226 HOT SAUCE Texas Pete ........................................Page 11 ........716-913-7516 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 ............................................8 47-232-4474 ICE CREAM Algelato Chicago ..............................Page 20 ........847-455-5355 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream ..........Page 15 ........608-221-8640 Fox Valley Farms ...............................Page 20 ........630-231-3005 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ............Page 26 ........847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago .........................P age 32 ........800-933-2500 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy.......................................800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ............................Page 27 ........630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ............................Page 27 ........630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago .........................P age 32 ........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 23 ........312-733-3900 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPA IR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 INSURANCE Cacciatore Insurance........................Page 15 ........312-264-6055 Task Insurance Group ......................Page 44 ........847-440-2323 Caro Insurance Services.........................................708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency ....................................6 30-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services .........................888-366-3467 Society Insurance ...................................................888-576-2438 INSURANCE SERVICES Cacciatore Insurance........................Page 15 ........312-264-6055 Gallagher ..........................................Page 10 ........630-285-3686 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance........................Page 15 ........312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates .................................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods..................................Page 27 .......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 02 ........847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ........................Page 26 ........630-954-1244 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest........................................................800-921-9151 KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems Inc ............Page 21 ........630-844-5318
KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage ................................Page 40 ........312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ............Page 22 ........800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .............................................708-344-0344 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 Wine & Spirits .....................Page 45 ........708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .....................................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ......Page 28 ........888-491-1641 MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing .....................................................7 08-544-4500 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest........................................................800-921-9151 City Food Equipment ..............................................630-613-8535 MEAT-ORGANIC-NATURAL-ABF Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 MEAT-SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats........................800-382-2266 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .................................Page 02 ........847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ...................................Page 12 ........773-376-8280 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets..............................6 30-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ...............................................708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 International Meat Company ...................................773-622-1400 KLM Sales & Marketing...........................................310-245-7703 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AGfi rNed .ediDBl 4erWiDe ........................................847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics ......................................................3 12-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing .....................................................708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ....................................................708-824-0058 MERCHANT PROCESSING Menio Global ...........................................................855-641-8326 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ..................................................815-834-2621 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing.....................Page 41 ........773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago .........................Page 32 ........800-933-2500 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ............................................................773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING L ED Billboard Trucks ..............................................312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB .........................................Page 43 ........877-427-2499 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils . ............................708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods.................................Page 25 .....800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods.................................Page 25 .....800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ................................................847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS B arrington Packaging Systems...............................888-814-7999 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems...............................888-814-7999
PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ............................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ...................................Page 30 ........773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply ...........................................773-588-6688 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution.............................Page 10 ........708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ................................773-745-5888 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee Bakery Consulting.................................847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ....................Page 27 ........630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS Propane Pete ....................................Page 19 ........847-754-7662 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest........................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ..................................Page 13 ........630-920-0000 ADP .........................................................................847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ..........................Page 14 ......800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ............................Page 45 ........800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef .......................................Page 08 ........773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ...................Page 31 ........847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ............................................847-364-1010 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.................................................773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Alpha POS Services Inc ..........................................630-690-2870 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services Inc ..........................................630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions ...........................................630-521-9900 Revel Systems.........................................................415-744-1433 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ..........................Page 24 ........773-538-1511 Peer Foods ..............................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Alpha POS Systems Inc ..........................................630-690-2870 Revel Systems.........................................................415-744-1433 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Alpha POS Services Inc ..........................................630-690-2870 Jeff Bruce (HPS) .....................................................773-398-1013 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ..........................Page 24 ........773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ...................................Page 12 ........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 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ...................................................630-873-3208 Milano Baking Company .......................................800-495-BUNS PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Wilkens Foodservice ...............................................708-235-0788 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets..............................630-514-1338 Midwest Foods ........................................................773-927-8870 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee Bakery Consulting.................................847-828-4812 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ..............................................312-924-7979 PROPANE Propane Pete ....................................Page 19 ........847-754-7662 PROPANE SERVICE Propane Pete ....................................Page 19 ........847-754-7662
PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES Falk PR ....................................................................847-208-7052 IMR Chicago ...........................................................312-878-1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ..................................Page 16 . .......773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage.............................................800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc.....................Page 10 ........888-908-5600 Kool Technologies ............................Page 27 ........630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........8 47-381-0448 Mechanical 24.........................................................847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Alphafoodequip.com ........................Page 16 ........888-878-4964 Custom Cooler & Freezer..................Page 14 ........630-879-3131 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! .......................................... 3 12-872-8050 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality...............................................708-359-1911 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 14 ........630-879-3131 Ramar Supply Co ..............................Page 28 ........708-233-0808 Schultz Supply ..................................P age 20 ........708-652-2020 Alfa Restaurant Supply ...........................................773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest........................................................800-921-9151 City Food Equipment ..............................................630-613-8535 Flattech.com ...........................................................855-999-3528 Olympic Store Fixtures . ...........................................773-585-3755 TriMark Marlinn Equip & Supplies...........................708-496-1700 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc.....................Page 10 ........888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical .........Page 24 ........847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest........................................................8 00-921-9151 City Food Equipment ..............................................630-613-8535 Cobblestone Ovens ................................................847-635-0172 Emerald Service Inc ................................................888-696-7317 Major Appliance Service .........................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip ....Page 24 ........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 N ick 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 .................................................8 47-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant.............................................312-243-1740 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America ............Page 22 ........800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE CBre 4heet .etBl 3PPfi ng..............Page 18 ........708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage ................................Page 40 ........312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods ......................................Page 48 ........800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .................Page 03 ........773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ...................................Page 30 ........773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association ..........Page 06 ........312-787-4000 SANITATION CLASSES Santa Lucia Food Safety Training ...........................773-502-5262 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct ......................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Vienna Beef .......................................Page 08 ........773-278-7800 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets..............................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage ..................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago ....................................................800-249-5226
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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING 3 Building Portfolio in 9,800 sq ft lot. 7 apartments, 4 stores. Central air in all units. Great rental income. Rogers Park, next to Metra Station. 1 unit is 1,200 sq. ft. tavern with 4:00 Lic and PPA license. Some fi nancing available. Call :esley at
CHICAGO NW SUBURBS | CONFIDENTIAL RISTORANTE-PIZZA-PASTA-ETC WITH REAL ESTATE Short hours, dinner only; Closed Monday. Real $$$ Maker $400,000 cash fl ow a year. Dine in, pick up and delivery. 100 deliveries per day PLAINFIELD | SPORTS BAR-PIZZERIA | BUSINESS ONLY Gross sales: $1,500,000 a year. Business only-5,000 SF. Rent $10,000 per month CHICAGO SUBURBS | CONFIDENTIAL Sports bar-pizzeria & video gaming. Six (6) locations. CHICAGO | WEST LOOP | PIZZERIA BUSINESS ONLY 200+ deliveries per day. Established for 35 years. Pick up, dine in, self service and deliveries 3,500 SF plus basement. Rent $7,000 per month 24 HOUR VOICEMAIL Email—nick.dibrizzi@cbexchange.com Only From Nick Di Brizzi 888-317-7721 CHICAGOLAND’S BEST LOCATIONS FOR SALE
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2852-56 N. SOUTHPORT AVE. - OPEN HOUSE/SPRING NETWORKING EVENT Please join us for drinks + food. Thursday, April 23 from 6-9PM Located at the former Diag & 404 Wine Bar. Time to stop hibernating! RSVP Required. RSVP to info@kudangroup.com Lincoln Park- Confidential #M752 - Restaurant/Bar with Real Estate Long-term operating, profitable bar/restaurant/event space with real estate included. Two-story building. Occupancy of 598. 5,000 SF each floor. Size: 10,000 SF Price: $1,425,000 Business + $3,150,000 R.E. Agent: Jarrett LaGrange- 30 S. LaGrange Rd.- Assets Only for Sale Beautifully remodeled, turn-key restaurant located in downtown LaGrange. Extensive FF&E. 2,000 SF private party room seating 60 is also available. Size: 3,291 SF 1st Floor Rental Rate: $32/SF Gross Price: $189K Agent: Adam LaGrange- 30 S. LaGrange Rd.- Restaurant Real Estate/Assets Two-story commercial building for sale. Restaurant on 1st floor. 2nd floor has a private party room + 2 private offices that can be leased out individually. Size: 6,309 SF Building on 3,424 SF Lot Price: $1,300,000 Agent: Adam Hoffman Estates- Confidential #C150 - Restaurant Real Estate/Assets Single-story brick and mortar restaurant building on 1.35 acres lot. Fully equipped restaurant with 1,500 SF outdoor patio. Parking for 90. Size: 6,500 SF Building on 58,885 SF Lot Price: $2,099,000 Agent: Chad Glenview- 1112-14 Waukegan Rd. - Mixed Use Real Estate for Sale Mixed-use property with 2-retail units & 2-apartments. 17 parking spaces. Current tenants are Enzo’s Salon (est.1998) & Sewing Masters (est. 2003). Size: 5,960 SF Building on 10,837 SF Lot Price: $950K Agent: Jarrett Belmont-Cragin - 5055 W. Diversey Ave. - For Lease Fully equipped commercial kitchen or bakery for lease. Extensive FF&E. A retail area would be an easy set up for the right user. 2 parking spaces. Size: 1,950 SF Rental Rate: $20/SF Gross Agent: Adam Portage Park-5040-44 W. Montrose Ave.- For Lease Former restaurant/bakery/cafe with large kitchen. Ideal for heavy delivery or commissary kitchen. Includes wood-fired oven. Space is divisible. Size: 3,300 SF (Divisible) Rental Rate: $17.07/SF NNN Agent: Daniel Lakeview- 3109 N. Broadway St.- Commercial Real Estate for Sale Single-story commercial building for sale across from Mariano’s. Previous operators include House of Fine Chocolates and a shared-kitchen concept. Size: 5,123 SF Building on 4,716 SF Lot Price: $2,100,000 Agent: Jarrett Lincoln Park- 2523 N. Clark St. - Cafe Vienna - Business for Sale High income, completely turn-key restaurant/bakery. Recently updated hood & black iron, electrical, POS, HVAC and more. Priced to sell quickly! Size: 1,200 SF + Lower Level Rental Rate: $45/SF Net Price: $99K Agent: Brian West Town- 1156 W. Grand Ave. - Tsukiji - Business for Sale Recently updated, turn-key sushi restaurant. Includes two hoods and a sidewalk patio. Near hot Fulton Market/West Loop at half the rent! Size: 1,600 SF Rental Rate: $4,372/Mo. Net Price: $139K Agent: Brian Logan Square- 2955 N. Milwaukee Ave.- Mixed Use Real Estate Three-story mixed use building with 2,950 SF vanilla box commercial space (great for restaurant/cafe) and two apartments (renovated in 2014). Size: 5,610 SF Building on 3,098 SF Lot Price: $750K Agent: Brian North Center- 3832 N. Lincoln Ave.- Big Bricks- Business + Real Estate Freestanding two-story restaurant/bar for sale with established Pizza/BBQ business. Large private event room on 2nd floor + private outdoor patio. Size: 5,489 SF on 4,798 SF Lot Price: $1,399,000 Agent: Georg
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MEXICAN: High volume. Seats 90. Liquor license. NW Sub- urb. “PEPE’S”! Authentic cuisine. Family owned. 29 years. Good lease. Keep franchise or change name. Opportunity! Biz, FF&E @ $89K. IRISH PUB: Prime NW Chicago. Tavern License! Freestand- ing 3,000 sf brick building. Parking lot. Kitchen. Surrounded by commercial industrial and residential. Profi t from day one! True “turn-key.” Great lease with renewal options. Biz, FF&E @ $195K. BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Well established neighborhood icon in upscale community on Chicago’s NW side. Seats 90 plus. 20 on sidewalk patio. Parking lot. Sound lease. Corner location across from park and train station. Excellent condition... needs “hands-on” owner. Biz, FF&E...NEW PRICE @ $79K. MIXED USE BUILDING: 3 apartments, tavern, patio and 2 car garage. Licenses included. Beautiful building...big income! RE, Biz, Licenses @ $645K FORMER KATHY’S LAKESIDE INN: Opportunity knocks! Located on Forest Lake in Lake Zurich. 4,200 sf building w/ apartment, parking lot, 82’ pier for boats. Owner will assist tenant to rehab and re-establish this once popular venue with free rent subsides. Call!! TAVERN: Totally remodeled bar with rare Chicago Tavern Li- cense (corporate!)!! 2am/3am. No strikes. 50 capacity. Great lease. Excellent clientele...class act! Biz, FF&E, License @ $65K. PIZZERIA: Outstanding opportunity to own this renowned pizzeria and full service restaurant. NW Suburb. Established 1973. Home of Chicagoland’s original stuffed pizza! Seats 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. BONUS: Big $$$$$$ from Video Gaming! Priced right @ $249K. BAR & GRILL: Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2am license. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu well-reviewed on social media. 4 gaming machines. Kitty-corner from new legalized marijuana dispensing!! $75K w/ great lease or $245K w/ Real Estate. JUST LISTED: Upscale ethnic restaurant in affl uent NW sub- urb. Unique concept. Established 16 years. Seats 120 in Dining Room and Bar. Plus additional 60 Patio. Big catering $. Positive cash fl ow and profi t. Qualifi ed buyers only... strong fi nancials required by landlord. Highly confi dential. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $350K.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES • THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? CALL JOHN MOAURO! DRIVE-THRU F ast food w/ drive thru. B usiness & property with additional catering NiWcKen in loZeU level. $SSUo[ VT. IW. SeaWV . +igK volXme neaU b usy intersection. Call for details. NEW ITALIAN BEEF & PIZZA RESTAURANT Recently remodeled. Business & property. 9ery confi dential. $SSro[. sT. ft. with additional tenant. Located in Western suburbs near Oak Brook. %usy thorouJhfare. $sNinJ mid .s. Call for details.
LEMONT LOCATION V acant property . 4 parcels. $SSUo[imaWel\ acUe on SWaWe Street. Potential commercial— can b e rez oned for commericial retail. 3UiceG Wo Vell. $VNing . PENDING V acant property . 4 parcels. $SSUo[imaWel\ acUe on SWaWe Street. Potential commercial— can b e rez oned for commericial retail.
CATERING BUSINESS FOR SALE Community favorite. Many y ears in b usiness with b ase estab lished. Limited KoXUV. 9eU\ SUofi Wable. (aV\ WaNeoveU. Sellers will train. Call for details. SOLD Community favorite. Many y ears in b usiness with b ase estab lished. Limited KoXUV. 9eU\ SUofi Wable. (aV\ WaNeoveU. Sellers will train. Call for details.
COMMUNITY FAVORITE Pizzeria w/ bar and dining. SW suburban location in central business district. Plenty of parking, available on-site. Asking 174,900. SUBURBAN LOCATION )amil\ UeVWaXUanW available. (VWabliVKeG oveU 40 y ears. Approx. 4,5 00 sq. ft. F reestanding bXilGing SlenW\ oI SaUNing VeaWV SlXV. 3lenW\ oI SaUNing. +igK volXme ValeV. 5ea Vonable leaVe. %XVineVV onl\. $VNing ..
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The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) recently released its State of the Industry Report providing broad-based insights that show how the frozen and refrigerated foods categories attract shoppers, drive shopping basket dollars and deliver sales.
Today’s frozen and dairy departments are clearly connecting with shoppers showing combined sales of $125 billion in the 52 weeks ending June 29, 2019. Nearly every U.S. household buys from the frozen and dairy departments annually, and the diverse appeal of these products crosses generational, multicultural and socio-economic demographics.
With an average buying frequency of 70 trips per year, shoppers are coming to the store more than once a week to make a purchase from the frozen and dairy aisles. The average frozen and dairy department shopper spends $13.44 per trip – making these departments important for increasing the dollar sales of each shopping basket. See below:
The James Beard Foundation announced today the six recipients of its 2020 America’s Classics Award. Over the course of the last week, the James Beard Foundation has revealed two honorees daily via the Foundation’s Instagram page in partnership with a selection of prominent food industry friends of the Foundation located in each of the honorees’ regions.
The America’s Classics Award is given to locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of its community. This year’s honorees join the ranks of over 100 restaurants across the country that have received the Award since the category was introduced in 1998. They will be celebrated at the annual James Beard Awards Gala on Monday, May 4, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The 2020 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award winners are: O Lassis Inn (518 E. 27th St., Little Rock, AR; Owners: Elihue Washington Jr. and Maria Washington) O Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth (730 S. Main St., Frankenmuth, MI; Owner: Dorothy Zehnder and family) O Puritan Backroom (245 Hooksett Rd., Manchester, NH; Owner: Arthur Pappas, Chris Pappas and Eric Zink) O Oriental Mart (1506 Pike Pl., #509, Seattle, WA; Owner: Mila Apostol and Joy Apostol) O El Taco de Mexico (714 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO; Owner: Sasha Zanabria) O Vera’s Backyard Bar-B-Que (2404 Southmost Blvd, Brownsville, TX; Owner: Armando Vera)
