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LEFT: Lettuce Entertain You partners at R.J. Grunts in 1977. RIGHT: Richard and Martha Melman in Booth One at the Pump Room with baseball infielder Dave Nelson; Jane and Bernie Sahlins; Joyce Sloan and Danny Coval. BELOW LEFT: Siblings Jerrod, Molly and R.J. Melman. BELOW RIGHT: Founding partners Jerry A. Orzoff and Rich Melman.
“It’s sort of hard to believe that it’s gone so quickly,” says restaurateur Richard Melman, a co-founder and chairman of the board of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, which marks half a century in June. “I’m not sure what it feels like, but it doesn’t feel like 50 years to me.” LEYE kicked off in 1971 with one restaurant in Lincoln Park: R.J. Grunts, “a very special restaurant.” “It was really very unique. We had organic food, we had macrobiotic food,” Melman says. “It was a breakthrough restaurant in a lot of ways. … A great start for me.” And, Melman adds, that’s where he “met the love of his life, Martha,” whom he married. Today LEYE comprises more than 120 restaurants with an array of cuisines and price points in several states. Along the way he helped create Taste of Chicago and resurrected the Pump Room for a time. Now Richard and Martha’s children have stepped to the forefront. Melman, and his oldest, LEYE president R.J., spoke to us about the business and where it’s headed. Continued on page 24
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Aaron Parkinson Ivy Tech Community College 3800 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, Ind. Current Position: Instructor Birthplace: Vancouver, B.C., Canada First Food-Service Job: Cleaning a butcher shop on Saturdays. Favorite Food: Overall, Japanese is my favorite food, but I do love Indian, French and Italian, and anything Asian, as well. Awards/Honors: I won two scholarships to go to college when I was in a high school culinary course. In 1996 I was awarded District Employee of the Year by the company I worked for in Tokyo, Japan. I passed the Certified Executive Chef exam in May 2019. It’s not culinary related, but I earned a black belt in Shorinji Kempo in Japan 2000, while putting in 60-plus hour weeks at work. Memorable Customers: We had a couple at my last job that came to almost every wine dinner and chef’s table dinner that I did in the three years I was the executive chef. Great people and very appreciative of what we did at the club. I miss them. Worst Part of Job: There is no real “bad” part of my current position as full-time faculty, but before this job I did spend the better part of 35 years working when everybody else was off, missing every holiday, birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc. Three marriages later I finally got the message. Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: I forgot a prime rib in a warming oven during a banquet. My dad was the chef at the time, and he was screaming for more prime rib, and I told him we didn’t have any more (we ended up having enough). The funniest thing about it was that he didn’t absolutely tear me a new one the next day when the rib (about half the size of the original) was found in the oven. Favorite Food to Prepare: I love preparing anything, but particularly miso soup. It’s basically three ingredients, but it can taste like the nectar of the gods. My favorite thing to do is plated desserts.. What part of the job gives the most pleasure: I absolutely LOVE teaching. I had been doing it part time for 14 years before I started full time this year. The opportunity to teach the next generation, to experiment with basically whatever I want, as well as learning alongside the students, has been a dream of mine. If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: Growing up, I always wanted to be either a chef or a doctor. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, so if I couldn’t be a chef I would be a behavioral scientist/criminologist. Best advice you ever got: My Mom always used to tell me that she didn’t care what kind of career I had, as long as I was happy. She didn’t like the fact that I followed in my dad’s footsteps, though. Where do you like to vacation: Florida, particularly the Gulf Coast, or the Caribbean. Off to Dominican in two weeks! What do you enjoy most about FIN: I really like the different articles, as well as the promotions for Chicago restaurants, and the chef biographies. Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence? I worked under a few VERY talented chefs in the eight years I was in Japan. They taught me a different system of mise en place, layering of flavors, work ethic, stamina, discipline and cooking/knife skills. Sometimes learning those things involved getting slapped or screamed at, but I wouldn’t trade those years for anything.
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Wienerschnitzel has become the world's largest hot dog chain, with more than 300 locations and serving over 120 million hot dogs per year. The popular brand continues to grow throughout the western United States. The family-owned restaurant chain is ready to expand and take the hot dog global. "In a world filled with hamburgers, pizza and chicken options, the hot dog is a unique and tasty choice," says Werner Glass, head of international franchise development for Wienerschnitzel. "Hot dogs are a universally loved food, and owning a Wienerschnitzel franchise offers a highly differentiated business in an already crowded market." Franchisees experienced record high sales despite the challenges of the recent pandemic. Its flexible store designs, superior training in addition to strong leadership and consumer demand make it an attractive opportunity for investors and quick-service restaurant operators.
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Lucca Osteria & Bar (1415 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, Ill.) is the vision of veteran restaurateurs chef Claudio Ulivieri (pictured in right side of photo) and Steven Hartenstein (left). Guests will experience Ulivieri’s take on rustic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Lucca Osteria & Bar is open with dinner service Tuesday-SatFood Industry News® February 2021 urday. Expanded hours,
lunch and Sunday brunch service will be added. “Our goal for Lucca is to be sociable and welcoming, with guests experiencing our take on warm hospitality during every visit,” said Hartenstein, managing partner, Lucca Osteria & Bar. “Oak Brook is like Claudio’s backyard. The people in the community are longtime friends who feel like family.” The menu and concept are inspired by Ulivieri’s hometown of Altopascio, a small village in the Italian Province of Lucca in the Tuscan region. Inspired by the meals his mother created when Better, the leading sustainable alternative to plastic botheBoxed was aWater child,Is the menu incorporates fresh vegetables and lean tles, has launched its much anticipated flavor line and will hit markets in sources of protein. A variety of imported meats such as mortadella the first quarter or 2021. The four flavors are: lemon, blackberry, cucumand prosciutto take center stage at Lucca Osteria & Bar’s Salumeber and grapefruit. ria. “My goal is to bring authentic The almond milk marthe NBA. TheI deal Italianoffood, the way knowmarks it, to ket is estimated to rise atmy a friends the travel first partnerandsite’s neighbors in Oak significant value compound ship a North American Brook,” saidwith Ulivieri. annual growth rate of 9%Located pro sports across league. the street from the over the next ten years, as Hormel Foods Corp., a Oak Brook Mall, Lucca Osteria & Bar reported by Persistence global branded food comis a charming meeting place to reMarket Research. pany,anannounced theenjoy openlax, spend evening and an Amazon announces its ing of its newest production excellent meal, a few small plates, first fulfillment center in facility, Papillion Foods, an aperitif or a glass of wine with Carencro, La. The new ful- located in Papillion, Neb., friends. fillment center will be one which will make dry saumillion square feet and will sage products for the comcreate over 500 full-time pany. jobs. It is anticipated to Marriott International launch in 2021. has named of Fast-food chainannounces Wendy’s recentlybeen reported thatone it will AMJ Group the 2020 top 10 compaeliminate chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalplans to toxic develop the firstPFAS nies for executive women kylHyatt-branded substances) from packaging in hotelits consumer-facing in by Working Mother Media Gainesville, Fla. The new the U.S. and Canada. The company also reports that it for the 17th year. The list Place hotel will be substances is Hyatt establishing a restricted list (RSL) in the celebrates companies that part of company a mixed-use project U.S. The stated: “In the U.S., we women’s are establishchampion adin athe heart of substances downtown list … we anticipate full ing restricted vancement, with a focus on and is expected to open in succession planning, profitelimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, spring of 2022. and-loss roles, gender pay commonly called PFAS, from consumer-facing packagCapriotti’s Sandwich parity andof programs that ing in the U.S. and Canada by the end 2021.” Shop’s historic year of support work-life integraWendy’s new announcement follows a national growth, innovation and tion. study led byculminates Toxic-Free Future and its program, the profitability with Mary’s Gone Crackers, a blockbuster announce- which analyzed packaging Mind the Store campaign, the leading organic, glutenmentsix to acquire Wing Zone. from food chains, including Wendy’s, McDonald’s free and plant-based crackThe American Cider Asand Burger King. Testing found that allhas sixexpanded food chains er brand, dissociation willone celebrate the food packaging sampled had or more items that tribution of their Real Thin return of their annual global likely contained toxic PFAS. -Source: SafeChemicals.org cider conference, CiderCon, cracker line to multiple retailers throughout the U.S. taking place Feb. 3-5. In its 11th year, CiderCon is de- and Canada. Following the buting a virtual event that launch of three new Real dewill adapt many of the be- Thin flavors, consumer 5/10/21 10:05 AM loved CiderCon traditions to mand has steadily climbed.
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Page 28 ..................... 630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ........ Page 12 ..................... 877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix .......................................................................................602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ..................................................... 630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage ........................................ Page 32 ..................... 312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.................... Page 21 ..................... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance .................................................................. 708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin ........................................... Page 09 ..................... 312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile .................................................................... 773-254-6100 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .......................................................................... 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ............. Page 47 ..................... 888-491-1641 MASKS Synergy Medical Supply Solutions ............................................... 847-609-6160 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... Page 05 ..................... 773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods ........................................ Page 06 ..................... 847-228-7070 Fox De Luxe Foods .................................. Page 24 ..................... 847-520-8300 New S B L Inc........................................... Page 26 ..................... 773-376-8280 Park Packing Company............................ Page 45 ..................... 773-254-0100 Pioneer Wholesale Meat Inc .................... Page 12 ..................... 312-243-6180 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ................................................... 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .......................................................................... 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats .................................................................... 708-333-0880 International Meat Company ........................................................ 773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company............................ Page 45 ..................... 773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries .......................... Page 15 ..................... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ................................................................. 847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ....................................................... 773-637-0626 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ..........................................................................708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ................................... Page 22 ..................... 815-834-2621 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ................................. Page 20 ..................... 773-235-5588 Mori Milk & Ice Cream .................................................................. 847-671-3326 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery .................................................................................773-631-6897 MUSHROOMS-LOCALLY GROWN Windy City Mushroom .............................. Page 44 ..................... 443-271-9387 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks.................................................................... 312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS KCS Computer Technology ...................... Page 46 ..................... 847-288-9820 NITROGEN MacCARB ................................................ Page 14 ..................... 877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ....................................................... 773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... Page 05 ..................... 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... Page 05 ..................... 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ....................................... Page 48 ..................800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... 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Page 11...................... 630-715-8575 Thatcher Oaks Awnings ........................... Page 27 ..................... 630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS Davinci Patio Systems ............................. Page 11...................... 630-715-8575 TNG Industries ............................................................................. 708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA .............................................................................630-920-0000 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ................................. Page 19 .................. 800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services .......................................................................800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef .............................................. Page 21 ..................... 773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries .......................... Page 15 ..................... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods .................................................................847-364-1010 PIZZA SAUCE Neil Jones Food Company ...........................................................800-543-4356 PIZZA SAUSAGE Anichini Brothers ..........................................................................312-644-8004 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ..........................................................................312-644-8004 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ......................................................................773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Illinois Wholesale ..................................... Page 33 ..................... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ...............................................................630-690-9232 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Digital Market POS................................... Page 20 ..................... 312-300-4048 Illinois Wholesale ..................................... Page 33 ..................... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ...............................................................630-690-9232 Retail Control Solutions................................................................630-521-9900 SpotOn Inc ...................................................................................847-833-7691 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ................................. Page 40 ..................... 773-538-1511 Peer Foods...................................................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Digital Market POS................................... Page 20 ..................... 312-300-4048 Illinois Wholesale ..................................... Page 33 ..................... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Systems Inc ...............................................................630-690-9232 CardConnect ................................................................................224-325-4466 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Illinois Wholesale ..................................... Page 33 ..................... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc ...............................................................630-690-9232 POULTRY Fox De Luxe Foods .................................. Page 24 ..................... 847-520-8300 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ................................. Page 40 ..................... 773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc........................................... Page 26 ..................... 773-376-8280 PPE SUPPLIES Synergy Medical Supply Solutions ............................................... 847-609-6160 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance ..................................................................708-344-0344 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing ..........................................................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ................................... Page 09 ..................... 630-873-3208 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ...................................................630-514-1338 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee ....................................................................................847-828-4812 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks....................................................................312-924-7979 PROPERTY - TAX - REAL ESTATE LAW Reveliotis Law PC .................................... Page 19 ..................... 312-230-0160 PUBLISHING Food Industry News .....................................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth.......................................... Page 06 ..................... 773-378-8400 REAL ESTATE LAW Reveliotis Law PC .................................... Page 19 ..................... 312-230-0160 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc............................ Page 42 ..................... 888-908-5600 Kool Technologies .................................... Page 10 ..................... 630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................. Page 02 ..................... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .......................................... Page 25 ..................... 847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION SERVICE & REPAIR Giant Refrigeration ................................... Page 06 ..................... 773-539-9629 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer ........................ Page 08 ..................... 630-879-3131
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CLASSIFIEDS & DIRECTORY OF SERVICES RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality .................................................................... 708-359-1911 RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE CSI - Coker Service Inc............................ Page 42 ..................... 888-908-5600 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Wood Food Systems ................................ Page 30 ..................... 847-949-9663 FSI/Foodservice Solutions ...........................................................847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc ..................................................................................630-833-4650 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer ........................ Page 08 ..................... 630-879-3131 Federal Supply Co ................................... Page 14 ..................... 847-623-1310 Ramar Supply Co ..................................... Page 04 ..................... 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply ................................................................773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 Schultz Supply .............................................................................708-652-2020 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ........ Page 12 ..................... 877-876-2326 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc............................ Page 42 ..................... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................. Page 02 ..................... 847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens......................................................................847-635-0172 Major Appliance Service...............................................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip ............ Page 32 ..................... 800-210-5895 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives................................................... 708-361-1150 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ......................................................708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company ..................................................................847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc ..................................................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates....................................................................... 847-920-1100 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America.................... Page 21 ..................... 800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Roofing .................... Page 31 ..................... 708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage ........................................ Page 32 ..................... 312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods .................................................................................800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... Page 05 ..................... 773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ........................................... Page 39 ..................... 773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association .....................................................312-787-4000 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct ...........................................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Vienna Beef .............................................. Page 21 ..................... 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 SCALES Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company......................... Page 42 ..................... 773-847-1820 Advanced Weighing Systems................... Page 45 ..................... 630-916-6179 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride .................................... Page 07 ..................... 800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors ..............................................................................708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ....................................................................312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ....................................... Page 45 ..................... 630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Alpha POS Services Inc ...............................................................630-690-9232 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental ................................ Page 25 ..................... 888-551-1998 SHAKE MIX Fox Valley Farms..........................................................................630-231-3005 SHEET METAL FABRICATION C & R Equipment Company ..................... Page 18 ..................... 773-523-0315 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions ............. Page 47 ..................... 888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................... Page 05 ..................... 773-265-6500 SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR American Graphics & Sign ....................... Page 39 ..................... 888-774-6270 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 SLOT MACHINES Arktyk Gaming.......................................... Page 16 ..................... 630-728-0312 Illinois Gaming Systems ...............................................................312-544-9856 SMOKERS Wood Food Systems ................................ Page 30 ..................... 847-949-9663 SMOKERS-COMMERCIAL Game Changer Smokers .............................................................574-353-7855 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Create Inc Chicago .................................. Page 09 ..................... 773-664-4024 SOFT DRINKS PepsiCo Foodservice ...................................................................773-893-2319 SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .................................... Page 10 ..................... 630-483-2256
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SOFT SERVICE MIX Chicago Vegan Foods .............................. Page 23 ..................... 630-629-9667 Fox Valley Farms..........................................................................630-231-3005 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KCS Computer Technology ...................... Page 46 ..................... 847-288-9820 SOUPS Vienna Beef .............................................. Page 21 ..................... 773-278-7800 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ................................................773-278-7800 SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTOR Artisan Specialty Foods ...............................................................708-762-5238 SPICE BLENDS Famar Flavors ..............................................................................708-926-2951 SPICES La Criolla .................................................. Page 29 ..................... 312-243-8882 SQF CONSULTING Task Insurance Group ..................................................................847-440-2323 STAFFING-SERVICES All About Personnel .................................. Page 02 ..................... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services ..................... Page 04 ..................... 847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ..................................................................708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc ........ Page 12 ..................... 877-876-2326 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest .............................................................................800-921-9151 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth.......................................... Page 06 ..................... 773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com ........................................................773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing ....................................................................312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ...........................................................773-622-3777 TAX APPEALS (PROPERTY) Reveliotis Law PC .................................... Page 19 ..................... 312-230-0160 TEMPORARY STAFFING All About Personnell ................................. Page 02 ..................... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services ..................... Page 04 ..................... 847-671-1557 THEATERS AND VENUES Onesti Entertainment Corporation................................................630-962-7000 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods ....................................... Page 48 ..................800-SOS-AUCY Neil Jones Food Company ..........................................................800-543-4356 TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News .....................................................................847-699-3300 TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS Midwest Food Expo WRA ...........................................................608-216-2817 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body............................. Page 08 ..................... 312-666-6441 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics & Sign ....................... Page 39 ..................... 888-774-6270 TRUCK RENTAL Lylas Rentals/Budget Truck Rental .............................................. 847-233-0472 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center .................................. Page 11...................... 708-352-5551 TRUCKS Freeway Ford ........................................... Page 23 ..................... 708-442-9000 UPCOMING EVENTS Wisconsin Restaurant Association ............................................... 800-589-3211 VEGAN FOODS Chicago Vegan Foods .............................. Page 23 ..................... 630-629-9667 VEGETABLES-FIRE ROASTED Neil Jones Food Company ...........................................................800-543-4356 VEHICLE WRAPS Paramount Truck Body............................. Page 08 ..................... 312-666-6441 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America.................... Page 21 ..................... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ..................................................................708-344-0344 VIDEO GAMING Arktyk Gaming.......................................... Page 16 ..................... 630-728-0312 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems ...............................................................312-544-9856 VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEMS Videonet .......................................................................................847-366-5415 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................. Page 02 ..................... 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .......................................... Page 25 ..................... 847-987-9738 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer ........................ Page 08 ..................... 630-879-3131 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com ................................. Page 32 ..................... 847-699-0300 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery .................................................................................773-631-6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication............... Page 40 ..................... 630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago ................................. Page 20 ..................... 773-235-5588 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings ........................... Page 27 ..................... 630-833-5700 WOOD FLOOR CARE Sexton Group Floor Care ......................... Page 12 ..................... 847-827-1188 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Employco USA .............................................................................620-920-0000 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies .................................... Page 10 ..................... 630-483-2256
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Lincoln Park, 2624 N. Lincoln Ave., Chgo, IL Lease and License Sale Multi-level restaurant and bar has seen a complete renovation in 2011. Included in the offering are a Tavern, PPA, Late Hour, and Retail Food license. The space comes fully furnished and equipped.
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4,560 SF
Lease Rate $40/SF NNN Price
$199,000 (Licenses)
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Georg Simos
West Town, 1202 W. Grand Ave., Chgo, IL Lease and Asset Sale Former restaurant has seen a recent remodel to include an outdoor private patio. During peak patio season, this space is surrounded by the lush growth of ivy and trees. The offering includes an extensive list of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for sale.
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1,200 SF
Lease Rate $4,900/Mo MG Price
$29,900 (Assets)
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Adam Salamon
Hoffman Estates, 2360 Lakewood Blvd. Real Estate and Business Asset Sale Restaurant with private patio sits on a 1.35 acre lot with over 90 parking spaces. Built in 2005, this building overlooks a beautiful water feature. Located in northwestern Hoffman Estates, bordering the affluent South Barrington Village.
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6,500 SF Bldg 1,500 SF Patio
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$1,575,000 (Real Estate and Assets)
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Gold Coast, 188 E. Walton Pl., Chgo, IL Lease Former restaurant space with rich warm accents was built in 2019. Located next to the iconic Drake Hotel on a luxury residential corridor, steps from The Mag Mile. French doors open to a potential sidewalk cafe for additional al fresco dining.
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5,000 SF
Wheeling, 401 E. Dundee Rd. Lease Fully furnished and equipped former restaurant, located at the high-traffic intersection of Dundee Rd. and Milwaukee Ave. Additional private dining area available for expansion. Space features a private outdoor patio along with ample parking.
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This month I am proud to be pictured with the owner of Kappy’s Restaurant in Morton Grove, Ill., George Alpogianis. George is also the new Mayor of Niles, Ill. As a seasoned restaurant owner and businessman, we can expect him to be sensitive to the needs of business owners in this community, while striving to improve the already robust services the Village of Niles offers to its residents. Congratulations, George!
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Italy May Make Bad Gelato Illegal According to one Italian senator, gelato has become one of the “gastronomic symbols” of Italy, and the government is considering a serious crackdown on shops that sell inferior or even artificially fluffy versions of the iconic dessert. The Telegraph reports that six senators from the center-left Democratic and Italia Viva political parties have proposed legislation that would fine ice cream makers that add excess air to gelato to give it a fluffier texture, or who rely on artificial flavors, synthetic dyes and hydrogenated fats. If the bill passes, the only permitted ingredients would be “milk and its derivatives,” eggs, and fresh fruit, and those who are caught using artificial anything could face fines of up to about $12,030. -Source: Food & Wine
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Online Restaurant Ordering is Here to Stay, Says Report Restaurant mobile order ahead, curbside pickup and delivery services aren’t going anywhere once the COVID-19 pandemic ends as 92% of vaccinated dining customers plans to keep ordering online. Just 8% plan to return to dining in a restaurant, according to a Paytronix Systems Inc. report, “Delivering on Restaurant Rewards.” Paytronix examined February and March sales as vaccinated consumers began returning to on-premise dining and found that online sales increased along with in-store sales, according to a press release on the report. Instore sales grew by 13% and online sales grew about 3% between the first week of February and last week in March. “Digital ordering is now a key part of the customer experience and that means restaurants need to make it a priority within their own operations,” Andrew Robbins, Paytronix Systems CEO, said in the release. “Customers will continue to expect a complete digital experience in addition to an onpremises experience, not as a replacement. The challenge for restaurant brands going forward will be how to offer a consistent and personalized experience, no matter how the customer chooses to interact.” -Source: QSRWeb.com
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Restaurants are speeding the addition of new menu items and bringing back some favorites in anticipation of a revival as more consumers receive COVID-19 vaccines. This includes Culver's, which put Cheesy Pretzel Bites on the permanent menu. and White Castle, which has created Birthday Cake on a Stick as it turns 100 this year. Roy Rogers, meanwhile, has debuted the Big Sky Burger and Red Lobster introduced a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. -Source: Restaurant Business
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The company formerly known as Nestlé Waters North America today announced that it has begun operating under a new corporate name, BlueTriton Brands ("BlueTriton" or the "Company"). This announcement follows the completion of its acquisition by One Rock Capital Partners LLC, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., from Nestlé S.A., in March. Triton is a god of the sea in classical Greek mythology. Combined with the color blue, representing water, the new name reflects the company’s role as a guardian of sustainable resources and a provider of fresh water. Moreover, BlueTriton signifies the company’s continued commitment as an independent business to sustainability and high-quality products and services. -Source: PR Newswire
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BellyMelly, an online food ordering service platform, recently announced that its popular restaurant technology platform will be expanding into event venues, amusement parks and sport stadiums and arenas, providing a streamlined and safe concession experience for staff and patrons. The food ordering platform is designed to help live event venues run more efficiently by utilizing QR code based mobile ordering technology—no app or registration required. Here’s how BellyMelly works: Users utilize their phone’s camera to scan a QR code on the armrest or back of the seat, which directs them to the order page. Users choose and add items from the full menu in their phone’s browser, and enter their seat number for food delivery. Without registering, users securely pay for orders and tips with their cards. The order is then brought to the user’s seat.
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Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group, trade show producers of several leading restaurant and food-service industry events, has announced that the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo (Anaheim, Calif.) and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show (Orlando) will take place as scheduled in August and September respectively. Free registration will be made available to qualified food-service professionals. Registration for will open in June. “While the restaurant and hospitality industry has been hit hard by the global pandemic, we are thrilled to see the light at the end of the tunnel and make plans to bring the industry together in both Anaheim and Orlando,” said Tom Loughran, vice president for the Clarion Events Food & Beverage Group. “As a way for us to support the industry, we are picking up the check and offering free registration to all qualified food-service professionals who will have access to our new education program offering five Summits as well as to the trade show floor, which will showcase industry vendors and aisles of new products and services,” he said.
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COVID’s Effect on Food-Service Packaging Restaurants traditionally judge food-service packaging on five characteristics: performance; appearance/presentation; cost; ease of use for staff; ease of use for consumers. But things have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, says Ashley Elzinga, the Foodservice Packaging Institute’s director of sustainability and outreach. According to a 2020 FPI survey, the most important characteristics now associated with packaging are: Consumer confidence in and assurance of safety; A lower number of touchpoints (to reduce handling); the fewer the better; Tamper-resistant packages and safety modifiers (such as outer bags and seals); More contactless pickup, or anything aiding contact-free hand-off; Packaging suppliers expanding lines to include more options, and getting better at what they already do; New suppliers entering the space A higher expectation of new, solution-providing options and materials. -Source: National Restaurant Association
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