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Respect for tradition, the local community and a creative take on food, beverage and private events are the foundation of The Shanty and the Shanty culture. The restaurant has been a gathering place for neighborhood locals to eat, drink and socialize for decades. Dimitri Kallianis and his family purchased The Shanty, 38985 Hwy. 41 in Wadsworth, Ill., in 2006. The Kallianis family—parents Dino and Elaine, and siblings Dimitri, George and Notah—also owns and operates the building next door, Captain Porky’s Seafood and Barbecue. As the community of Wadsworth has grown through the years, so too has The Shanty. By late 2010 The Shanty was reconstructed using local reclaimed barn wood restored from neighborhood farms. In 2018, The Shanty expanded again, tripling in size to add additional indoor spaces and a 24-seat outdoor deck overlooking the forest preserve. The menu boasts dishes from burgers to pasta to beef, chicken, pork, lamb and seafood. One of the restaurant’s specialities is their apple brandy braised pork shanks (right). Voted the Best of Chicago in 2019, The Shanty has been highlighted on TV shows such as Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” in 2010 and 2018. The Kallianis family looks forward to your next visit in Wadsworth. a

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Local News Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Chicago as the best large city for the fourth consecutive year. This marks the first time a large city has achieved this honor for four straight years. Chicago was first voted best large city in 2017, repeating the selection in 2018, 2019 and has now won for a fourth year in a row for 2020, a first in the history of the category. Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the U.S., announced that it has expanded its award-winning line of Select Oil brand products to its 15th state, Illinois—the nation’s second-largest adult-use market after California—starting with its Select Elite Live cannabis oil cartridges. Get outside and celebrate the holiday season at Lightscape, open at the Chicago Botanic Garden through Jan. 3. The outdoor illuminated trail will brighten up winter with new delights from Chicago-based artists and favorites from international artists. Finding the perfect gift to say “thank you” is hard. Letting your clients, customers, and vendors know you care is a priority. What better way to show your gratitude than with a little taste of a Chicago staple, Gibsons Steak. All their products can be sent via home delivery service in the Chicagoland area or ship nationwide to anywhere in the United States. Folepi’s Winter Wonderland is open through Jan. 3 at 123 Par 3 Lane in East Peoria, Ill. The drive-through electric park is the Festival of Lights signature event featuring the majority of the Parade of Lights, floats and other lighted display. Holiday Magic, featuring over 1 million twinkling lights, animated light displays and laser light show will be held on certain days in December at

Nobu Hotel Chicago announces signature culinary experiences that are as exceptional as they are socially distant. From in-room and rooftop options to private dining rooms available for small groups, Nobu offerings are carried throughout the 115-room luxury hotel and available for takeout. In addition, the hotel is launching a new Family Gathering package for the holiday season, complete with a bento box culinary experience to be enjoyed from the Sake Suites or Nobu Villa. Photo Credit: Nobu Hotel Chicago

Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Ill. Check for dates and more info at czs.org. Lou Malnati’s is excited to serve more fans in the Chicagoland area with a new full-service restaurant, opening this winter. The pizzeria is under construction at 18W080 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. and initially will open for carry-out and delivery only. Tastes of Chicago/Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has an all-star line-up of Chicago’s most iconic foods that can be shipped nationwide. Visit Tastes of Chicago to make your selection from famous Chicago restaurants, Chicago food gifts, and more. The Metroburb—Coming Soon! The Ameritech Center in Hoffman Estates, originally built as the former AT&T research facility, is being transformed into Bell Works Chicagoland, a destination for business and culture unlike any other in the region. The 1.65 million-sqare-foot complex will combine world-class work spaces, curated dining options, retail experiences and much more. This year, the Illinois Retail Merchant Association decided to recognize those members who have gone above and beyond in their leadership to the association. The IRMA inaugural award for leadership goes to Karen Conn, president of Conn’s Hospitality Group.

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Ghost Kitchen Sets up Shop at Chicago’s Godfrey Hotel

Oxford Capital Group, the real estate investment and development firm, proudly announces a partnership with Butler Hospitality as the NYC-based ghost kitchen for hotels launches in Chicago, operating a new all-day dine-in restaurant on the ground-floor of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (pictured) and expanding virtual room service to additional hotels. "We are thrilled to partner with Butler Hospitality to open their first ghost kitchen in Chicago at The Godfrey Hotel," says Sarang Peruri, COO, Oxford Capital Group LLC and partner, Oxford Hotels & Resorts. "The Godfrey's location is perfectly situated in the heart of the city, and with the increased demand for room service and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited for the opportunity to fill a need for our guests and the entire city to enjoy." Oxford will continue to manage I|O Godfrey, one of the largest and most successful rooftop venues in Chicago. For restaurant hubs, Butler turns the operational loss of each restaurant, traditionally tolerated by the industry and made up with higher room rates, into a reliable rent payment. For hotel partners without kitchens, Butler provides virtual room service at no cost while providing an equitable revenue share structure with ownership. Butler ensures the highest quality standards by controlling the entire process from menu design to ordering to preparation to delivery.

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New Tasting Menu Available at Yügen Yügen, the contemporary Michelin-starred restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine made with intentionally sourced Midwestern ingredients, has debuted a new eightcourse tasting menu. Executive chef Mari Katsumura’s new tasting menu celebrates fallcentric ingredients and seasonal produce, including chestnut, celery root, apple and fig, and is inspired by the flavors of the holiday season. Pricing for the tasting menu is $195 per person, with the option to add beverage pairings for $155. Guests can enhance their dining experience with supplements such as A5 Wagyu and black truffle gnocchi. Yügen’s dining room is open from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; the Kaisho Grab & Go is open from 12-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The West Loop restaurant is at 652 W. Randolph St.

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Tapville Social, the innovative tech-forward food and beverage franchising concept recently opened in the former Red Arrow Tap Room at 216 S. Washington Street, Naperville, Ill. The Red Arrow Tap Room will be converting to Tapville Social with local franchisee ownership. In addition to self-pour craft beer, Tapville Social provides an expansive list of spirits featuring local distilleries, handmade craft cocktails and craft beverages. They have a large outdoor patio space and will be featuring events that celebrate local craft breweries and distilleries, such as beer dinners, trivia nights and beer & wine pairings. Tapville Social-Naperville is excited to announce that executive chef Jacob Smith will be preparing a new culinary menu. The downtown Naperville menu will be featuring classic American dishes prepared to pair with craft beverages. Chef Smith was the former Nookies Restaurant Group corporate chef and director of operations for almost 10 years before moving on to the Bottleneck Group, known for the Pour House and City Works Eatery & Pour House brand, where he was corporate training chef. “Our team is thrilled to be opening our downtown Naperville, Ill., location,” said Joseph Tota, CEO, Tapville. “Naperville is the second-largest restaurant market in the state of Illinois behind Chicago.” Tapville operates brick and mortar full-service restaurants, kiosks and a mobile kiosk concepts for shopping malls, airports and superstores.

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Kids matter, especially when it comes to restaurants, the food and the toy that comes with the food! Don’t forget how important that toy is just because the food is going into a take-out bag or delivery box. For kids who are stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a fun surprise is more than welcome. Wikki Stix restaurant units are self-contained and come in a clean poly bag, which parents appreciate. They are small and easy to drop into the to-go box and perfect for ages 3 to 8. Each unit offers eight colorful Wikki Stix and a fun two-sided activity sheet. All you have to do is ask if there are any kids in the household . Wholly Made in the USA, Wikki Stix conform to all CPSIA safety requirements and are approved for use in schools. Indeed, teachers are using the mini-play “paks” this year as a teaching tool, providing one play pak for each child so he or she has his own to use, and nobody touches or shares. Wikki Stix are so versatile that, for at home fun, kids can make 3-D creations or flat designs to hang on the fridge. Wikki Stix units have been a standard in the restaurant industry for 30 years. Case packs are available in quantities of 250, 500 and 1,000 units and ship from the manufacturing plant in Phoenix, Ariz. See the Wikki Stix ad on page 3.

Certified Angus ‘Schmacon Beef Bacon’ Launches at Costco Devanco Foods, a Chicago-based specialty meat company, has announced the launch of certified Angus beef brand Schmacon Beef Bacon into select Costco stores in the Northeast. Known as America's Steak Bacon, the smoked, uncured, uniquely seasoned, crispy whole-muscle beef bacon is easy to prepare, cooks in half the time and has fewer calories, fat and sodium than pork bacon. "This is not the beef bacon your mother found in the grocery store 30 years ago," says chef and inventor Howard Bender. "We recognize the importance of using the finest beef available, and our patented process produces a whole-muscle, allnatural, smoked and uncured beef bacon like no other. Every pork bacon lover and non-pork eating person will love the crispy, and unforgettable flavor you can only get from America's Steak Bacon."

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General Mills Extends its Work from Home Period

General Mills has extended the work-fromhome period for the 4,000 people employed at its Golden Valley, Minn., headquarters to May — the end of General Mills' fiscal year. “We believe there is value in employees being together in person to collaborate and foster a culture of learning, growing and belonging,” said company spokesperson Kelsey Roemhildt. "In the future, we expect the majority of our employees will return to the workplace and many of us are likely to blend time in the office with personal work time at home.” -Source: The Business

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The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Blackowned businesses over the next five years. The PepsiCo Foundation is providing a $10 million grant to fund the program, which will provide current and aspiring Black restaurateurs with access to capital, training, mentorship and other support services that are necessary for business success. Black entrepreneurs have long faced systemic barriers to growth, including access to loans and capital, biased community perceptions and gentrification challenges. These hurdles have been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, as demonstrated by the 41% of Black-owned businesses that have shuttered since February 2020 compared to just 17% of white-owned businesses, according to a 2020 study by the University of California-Santa Cruz Through

National Urban League Entrepreneurship Centers in 12 cities across the U.S., the Black Restaurant Accelerator will not only help address these barriers, but also take a long-term view by pairing participants with entrepreneurship advisors and PepsiCo employee volunteers to build an actionable plan for growth. National Urban League will begin accepting applications for the program in the first quarter of 2021. Learn more about Urban League Entrepreneurship Centers and other workforce development programs by visiting NUL.org. Efforts to the tune of $400 million are being made over the next five years to advance racial equality within the company, industry and the communities it serves. More information is available at pepsico. com/racial-equality-journey. -Source: PR Newswire

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Mazzone Pasta Celebrates Solar Project in DuPage Headline Solar and Mazzone Pasta recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the largest commercial solar panel installation to date in DuPage County at Mazzone Pasta in Bloomingdale, Ill. The 30,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility features 286 solar panels covering 7,793 square feet of rooftop and will generate an estimated 143,120 kwh in electricity via solar power per year for the next 30 years. Mazzone plans to donate a portion of the money saved in energy costs to Give Me A Chance Foundation and Northern Illinois Food Bank. Jackson & Partners and Mazzone also announced the “dream team” partnership to launch the “World Series” global product line of ready-to-eat meals. Touring the world one meal at a time, the “World Series” product line offers customers authentic, chef-inspired meals from such countries as India, China and Mexico. “We are excited that we found a partner that was ideally suited to help us co-create a premium global cuisine product line worthy of the ‘World Series’ brand,” said Vincent E. “Bo” Jackson, the CEO of Jackson & Partners LLC.

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Grocery to Install Hospital-Grade Air Filters Following recently issued Centers for Disease Control guidelines stating that the COVID-19 virus can be spread through the air, Lidl US announced it will install new air filtration systems rated MERV 13 or higher in all of its U.S. stores by the end of this year. Air filters rated MERV 13 or higher, which are typically found in hospitals, help filter out COVID-19, according to public health and industry leaders. Lidl US is among the first national grocery retailers to install hospital-grade air filtration systems across its entire store network.

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Fortune Magazine Reveals 2020 List of Most Powerful Women in Business

Fortune has announced the 2020 edition of its Most Powerful Women in Business list, which includes 16 Fortune 500 CEOs, and the return of Jane Fraser, who in February will become the first woman to head a major U.S. bank. Top honors go to Accenture CEO Julie Sweet for the first time. Fortune has used the same four criteria to rank the Most Powerful Women list since its advent in 1998: the size and importance of each womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business in the global economy; the health and direction of the business; the arc of her career; and her social and cultural influence. Now, to account for this moment of crisis and uncertainty, as well as positive change, the list also considers how the executives wield their power, and whether they are using their influence to shape their companies and the wider world for the better. And the list is: 1. Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture 2. Mary Barra, chairman and CEO, General Motors 3. Abigail Johnson, chairman and CEO, Fidelity Investments 4. Gail Boudreaux, president and CEO, Anthem 5. Carol TomĂŠ, CEO, UPS 6. Jane Fraser, CEO of global consumer banking; president, Citi 7. Ruth Porat, SVP and CFO, Google, Alphabet 8. Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook 9. Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy 10. Judith McKenna, president and CEO, Walmart International, Walmart

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As December turns Lake Eden into the North Pole, the heat is on in Hannah Swensen’s kitchen to honor two Christmas promises: baking irresistible holiday cupcakes and preventing murder. While Hannah speeds through a lengthy holiday checklist, drama in town grows like Santa’s waistline on Christmas Eve. Her sister Andrea wants to stave off the blues by helping out at The Cookie Jar, Michele’s love life is becoming complicated, Lisa needs Hannah’s advice, and Delores has a Christmas secret she’s not willing to share. But nothing dampens the holiday mood more than the chilling mystery surrounding the man found near death in an abandoned storefront two doors down from Hannah’s bakery. The befuddled John Doe can’t recall a thing about himself—except for his unusual knowledge of restoring antique furniture. With a smattering of clues and barely enough time to frost Christmas cookies, Hannah must solve a deadly puzzle that could leave her dashing through the snow for her life! For more information, visit www.kensingtonbooks.com.

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Vienna Beef Is Offering New ‘Coronavirus Comeback Kit’ Vienna Beef, Chicago’s legendary manufacturer of beef hot dogs, sausages and other premium food products, has announced the availability of a variety of tools to assist customers in navigating their way through the Coronavirus pandemic. The elements of the “Coronavirus Comeback Kit” are available to current longtime Vienna Beef customers. The Coronavirus Comback Kit offers a combination of the following assets:  A large format yellow 6-x3-foot “Now Open” banner offering customers a highly visible method of announcing that their business has remained open to customers.  A large format yellow 6-foot x 3-foot customizable banner, with an included Jumbo Sharpie marker, allowing customers to craft their own messages and promote their operation.  Colorful 8-inch round social distancing floor decals encouraging consumers to maintain a 6-foot separation while standing in line. The label reads “To Keep You Safe, Please Stand Here” and incorporates the famous Vienna Beef Chicago Style Hot Dog cartoon logo.  Attractive 8.5-foot tall yellow Feather Flags, with either the Vienna Beef logo or “Now Open” that can be displayed near traffic patterns to attract attention and promote their business.  A variety of printable color or black-andAll Customers white guidance signs, reminding customers to Are Required to Wear wear a mask, use sanitizer, practice social disa Face Mask. tancing and wash their hands, all demonstrating the operations commitment to a safe and Thank You! healthy environment.  Iconic yellow and red Vienna Beef patio umbrellas, perfect for use at outdoor dining establishments.  Existing Vienna Beef material with logo to encourages purchases through brand familiarity. “We’re honored to help assist during this unprecedented time,” says Tim O’Brien, Vienna Beef president. “This is a great opportunity offer assistance to the hot dog stands and local businesses who have made Chicago-style hot dogs part of our collective memories, as well as offer some help to our customers for their loyal support.” For more information on the Coronavirus Comeback Kit, contact your Vienna sales representative. For details about Vienna Beef products, visit www.ViennaBeef.com.

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With its vintage Prohibition-era design, the largest selection of American whiskies in the world, seven Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, live music and titillating burlesque performances, Untitled has been a darling of Chicago nightlife for nearly a decade. “The Roaring ‘20s was a time when Americans thirsted for fun after a very difficult period of history, including a terrible pandemic,” said Joe Manna, COO of Atomic Hospitality Group. “As we enter a new ‘twenties’ decade, we decided to slip into the sumptuous decadence of the era. The makeover of Untitled emphasizes the glamour and opulence of the period, featuring jewel-toned fabrics, flamingo feathers, velvet, tassels, mirrors, marble and a Gatsby-worthy crystal chandelier.” Untitled features live entertainment, including music and captivating cabaret-style performances. The makeover emphasizes architectural elements that are reminiscent of supper clubs and cabarets from the twenties and thirties. Cozy red velvet booths in the Cabaret recall opera boxes from theater’s Golden Age. The Drawing Room and its champagne bar take subtle art deco Photos by Austin Peters cues with antiqued mirrored walls, a gilded ceiling and seven intimate private dining cabanas. The Library, with its unparalleled American whiskey collection, is dressed in emerald velvet from floor to ceiling and features a pink marble bar as the centerpiece in the room. Untitled is at 111 W. Kinzie St. in Chicago. Untitled has begun offering limited bookings for a prix-fixe menu on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. There will be three seating options per night. Tickets may be purchased online at untitledsupperclub.com.

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Fresh Midwest Debuts Food, Meal Delivery Fresh Midwest, the new premier online fresh food and meal delivery providing locally grown produce and chef-driven meal solutions, announces its launch in the northern Chicagoland market from Kenosha, Wis., through the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The company plans to expand in early 2021. Twin brothers Patrick and Mike Fitzgerald, creators and co-owners of Fresh Midwest and natives of Chicago’s North Shore, grew up with a respect for the food business. They garnered longstanding relationships with industry fresh food leaders and innovators through their Chicago-based Midwest Foods, a second-generation, family-owned business of eight brothers and sisters. The brothers gained admiration for a different aspect of the business through Mike’s friendship with Thomas Parkinson, co-founder of Peapod. The integration of their mutual appreciation for fresh and the value of an online store inspired the Fitzgeralds to introduce the best of fresh foods to the marketplace. A state-of-the-art climate-controlled cool chain guarantees freshness every step of the way. Each order is hand-selected by professional in-house staff, which is then delivered in refrigerated trucks. Fresh Midwest also prioritizes consumer safety through limited handling of all products and contactless delivery, an essential standard during COVID-19.

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Boston Market Brings Options to Late Night The rotisserie everything experts at Boston market are bringing home- style cooking to late night with the introduction of a new menu of sliders and bowls, giving night owls an array of tasty, betterfor-you options. Available nightly at Boston Market restaurants nationwide from 9 p.m. to close (even midnight or later in some areas) the introduction of the new day-part menu is the largest menu innovation or expansion Boston Market has made in recent history, as the fast casual chain continues on its path towards growth and national expansion.

Baskin-Robbins teams up with Uber Eats to expand delivery options nationwide. With this new collaboration, over 1,600 Baskin-Robbins restaurants across the country will be available for delivery through the Uber Eats app and UberEats.com. Best Western Hotels & Resorts ranked No. 1 in business travel news’ 2020 hotel brand survey. Best Western was ranked first in midscale category and Best Western Plus was ranked second in upper-scale category. Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes will modernize the drive-thru experience at more than 10,000 North American restaurants by mid2022. The new drive-thru experience will offer powerful “predictive selling” technology, integration with restaurant loyalty programs and remote, contactless payment. Corner Bakery partners with Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands to support the next chapter of growth. A strategic and financial partnership brings an enthusiastic, experienced and successful ownership group to Corner Bakery.

Edible is getting into the baked goods category with the launch of Edible Bakeshop. Bakeshop products are hand-crafted using quality ingredients and topped fresh to order at Edible’s participating locations nationwide. GetSetUp partners with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to make its interactive learning platform accessible to 2.5 million older adults. The new virtual learning platform and community enables life-long learning, combats loneliness and isolation, and improves health outcomes in older adults. McDonald’s sweetens up breakfast with its new nationwide McCafe bakery lineup. For the first time in eight years, new baked goods join McDonald’s iconic core menu: apple fritter, blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll. Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, has announced a new partnership with Eataly that will allow same day delivery of food to consumers living in and around four American cities where the renowned Italian market currently operates. Panera rolls into the pizza category with launch of three new flatbread pizzas. Pizza leverages United Natural Foods Inc. and Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. announced they have reached a long-term supply agreement for UNFI to serve as the primary grocery wholesaler to Key Food with expected sales to UNFI of approximately $10 billion over 10 years.

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This fall Whisps launched its newest flavor: Hot & Spicy. Whisps Hot & Spicy — the keto answer to everyone’s favorite flaming hot snacks — won’t leave that pesky layer of cheese dust on your fingers. Like all Whisps, these new snacks have more than 10 grams of protein, only 2 grams of carbs per serving and zero grams of sugar. Whisps are also gluten free, keto vegetarian friendly, a good source of calcium and made with no artificial ingredients.

KFC Introduces New Sauce Options KFC will debut its new sauce nationwide as part of a rollout of revamped versions of some of its classic sauces, including honey barbecue, honey mustard and classic ranch. The new sauce, described as sweet and tangy with smoky notes, was developed as a dipping sauce for KFC’s extra crispy tenders. -Source: Restaurant Business

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Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat organic breads, makers of nutritious and delicious USDA organic and plant-based breads, announce the launch of their new kids organic white made with whole wheat bread featuring Disney's Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Together with Disney, Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat organic breads are bringing family favorites to shelves at major food retailers.

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COLD STORAGE-PORTABLE Portable Cold Storage ........................... 800-535-2445 COMPRESSED GAS MacCARB ............................ Page 21 ... 877-427-2499 CONDIMENTS Texas Pete ............................................. 716-913-7516 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES Walter Daniels Construction .................. 773-775-0170 CONTRACT BAKERS Buttercrumb Bakery ............. Page 14 ... 708-741-7260 CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES All About Personnel ............. Page 03 ... 630-336-6238 Atlas Employment Services . Page 06 ... 847-671-1557 CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ......... 773-278-7800 COOKING EQUIPMENT Ramar Supply Co ................ Page 27 ... 708-233-0808 CORNED BEEF Bea’s Best City Foods ........................... 773-523-1566 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Vienna Beef ........................................... 773-278-7800 CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef ........................................... 773-278-7800 COVID-19 DISINFECTING Kleen Teem Group ............... Page 02 ... 866-324-2500 CRAFT BEVERAGES Deutsch Wine & Spirits ........ Page 29 ... 708-687-9870 CREDIT CARD PROCESSORS Menio Global.......................................... 855-641-8326 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ............ Page 18 ... 773-235-5588 DELI-MEATS Bea’s Best City Foods ........................... 773-523-1566 Deli Halal ............................................... 224-900-7567 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central ............................................ 800-468-7478 DEMO SERVICES-FOOD & BEVERAGE Custom Merchandising Services ........... 630-814-3679 DESSERTS Chicago Sweet Connection . Page 26 ... 773-283-4430 Isabella Desserts ................. Page 45 ... 708-571-0636 Algelato Chicago.................................... 847-455-5355 Eli’s Cheesecakes ................................. 773-736-3417 DESSERTS-WHOLESALE Lezza Spumoni & Desserts . Page 17 ... 708-547-5969 DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS Food Industry News ............................... 847-699-3300 DIRECTV All Sports Direct ..................................... 630-918-3000 DISINFECTING SERVICES Kleen Teem Group ............... Page 02 ... 866-324-2500 DUCT CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America Page 09 . 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ............................ 708-344-0344 EGGS Farmers Hen House ............ Page 41 ... 319-683-2206 Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company.... 773-523-8861 ELECTRIC & GAS STEAMERS EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l ........ 773-604-8700 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 25 847-381-0448 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS Employco USA....................................... 630-920-0000 EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin ............... 312-342-7778 EMPLOYMENT LAW Laner Muchin ....................... Page 14 ... 312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER Century Energy Solutions .... Page 32 ... 630-817-3164

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Food Industry News® December 2020 V Formusa Company ............................. 847-813-6040 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ....................... Page 25 847-381-0448 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 25 ... 888-551-1998 Kaluzny Bros Inc .................................... 815-744-1453 GREASE TRAP SERVICE Tierra Environmental............ Page 25 ... 888-551-1998 Mahoney Environmental Inc .................. 815-730-2088 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America Page 09 ... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ............................ 708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Devanco Foods.................... Page 12 ... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...... Page 31 ... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ........................... 847-364-1010 GROCERY MANUFACTURERS MEMBERSHIP Lezza Spumoni & Desserts . Page 17 ... 708-547-5969 Meirtran ATM ....................... Page 44 ... 815-275-8031 GYROS Devanco Foods.................... Page 12 ... 847-228-7070 Olympia Food Industries ...... Page 31 ... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ........................... 847-364-1010 H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Employco USA....................................... 630-920-0000 HACCP TRAINING & CONSULTING Task Insurance Group.......... Page 20 ... 847-440-2323 HALAL DELI MEATS Deli Halal ............................................... 224-900-7567 HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS Deli Halal ............................................... 224-900-7567 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods.................... Page 12 ... 847-228-7070 HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................... 847-232-4474 UmbrellaOne National Facility Services 773-383-6826 HEALTH INSURANCE Gallagher ............................. Page 28 ... 630-285-3686 Employco USA....................................... 630-920-0000 National Restaurant Association ............ 312-715-5363 EATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 25 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24........................................ 847-987-9738 HELIUM MacCARB ............................ Page 21 ... 877-427-2499 HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION B & B Foodservice ................................. 815-834-2621 HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS La Criolla.............................. Page 41 ... 312-243-8882 HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America Page 09 ... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ............................ 708-344-0344 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Henrichsen’s Fire & Safety Equipment .. 800-373-9714 HOODS & DUCTS C & R Equipment Company. Page 24 ... 773-523-0315 HOT DOGS Crawford Sausage ................................. 773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago ................................... 800-249-5226 Vienna Beef ........................................... 773-278-7800 HOT SAUCE Texas Pete ............................................. 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 Giant Refrigeration............... Page 17 ... 773-539-9629 Restaurant Handyman ........................... 847-232-4474 ICE CREAM Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Page 40 . 608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream Page 24 . 847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ............ Page 18 ... 773-235-5588 Algelato Chicago.................................... 847-455-5355 Fox Valley Farms ................................... 630-231-3005 Palazzolo’s Artisan Dairy .....................800-4GE-LATO ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies................ Page 19 ... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies................ Page 19 ... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ............ Page 18 ... 773-235-5588 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 16 ... 312-733-3900

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INSURANCE Task Insurance Group.......... Page 20 ... 847-440-2323 Cacciatore Insurance ............................. 312-264-6055 Caro Insurance Services ....................... 708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency ................... 630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ........ 888-366-3467 Society Insurance .................................. 888-576-2438 INSURANCE SERVICES Gallagher ............................. Page 28 ... 630-285-3686 Cacciatore Insurance ............................. 312-264-6055 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ............................. 312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates .................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News ............................... 847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods.................... Page 12 ... 847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods .................... Page 13 ..877-385-BEEF Allonco Meats ........................................ 847-697-2333 Grecian Delight Foods ........................... 847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago ................................... 800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ............... Page 19 ... 630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods.................... Page 12 ... 847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers.................................... 312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co .................................. 708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA........... Page 40 ... 630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc Page 21 877-876-2326

JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ...................................... 800-921-9151 KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL Alarm Detection Systems Inc................. 630-844-5318 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix ............................... Page 03 ... 602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment ................630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage ................... Page 21 ... 312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America Page 09 ... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance ............................ 708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin ....................... Page 14 ... 312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile.............................. 773-254-6100 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits ........ Page 29 ... 708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .................................... 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 46 888-491-1641

MAILING PROGRAMS On Time Printing .................................... 708-544-4500 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 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 12 ... 847-228-7070 New S B L Inc ...................... Page 15 ... 773-376-8280 Park Packing Company ....... Page 18 ... 773-254-0100 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ............ 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers.................................... 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats.............................. 708-333-0880 Fox Deluxe Stap .................................... 847-520-8300 International Meat Company.................. 773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company ....... Page 18 ... 773-254-0100 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Afﬁrmed Medical Service ....................... 847-322-9185 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ...... Page 31 ... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods ........................... 847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines Page 42 . 773-637-0626 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics ..................................... 312-929-6805 MENUS On Time Printing .................................... 708-544-4500 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ................................... 708-824-0058 MERCHANT PROCESSING Menio Global.......................................... 855-641-8326

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Page 35 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice ................................. 815-834-2621 MEXICAN FOODS Los Comales Licensing.......................... 773-457-1784 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ............ Page 18 ... 773-235-5588 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ........................................... 773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ............................. 312-924-7979 NITROGEN MacCARB ............................ Page 21 ... 877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines Page 42 . 773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils ............ 708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods ................... Page 04 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods ................... Page 04 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap .................................... 847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 25 847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ............................... 847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barrington Packaging Systems Page 39 888-814-7999 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems Page 39 888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ........................... 847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ...................... Page 08 ... 773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Alfa Restaurant Supply .......................... 773-588-6688 Ramar Supply Co .................................. 708-233-0808 PARTITIONS-ACRYLIC Social D Partitions ................................. 224-242-2236 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co .................................. 708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution................ Page 27 ... 708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ............... 773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection . Page 26 ... 773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee ............................................. 847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ......................... 630-833-5700 PATIO HEATERS Propane Pete ....................... Page 06 ... 847-754-7662 TNG Industries..................... Page 18 ....708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ...................................... 800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES ADP ....................................................... 847-507-4210 Employco USA....................................... 630-920-0000 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ............ Page 28 800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ............... Page 30 ... 800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ........................................... 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 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 19.................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 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision ............. Page 19 ....773-538-1511

POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ...................... Page 15 ... 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 ............... Page 19 ... 630-873-3208 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Wilkens Foodservice............ Page 30 ... 708-235-0788 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 PROPANE Propane Pete ....................... Page 06 ... 847-754-7662 PROPANE SERVICE Propane Pete ....................... Page 06 ... 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 25 ... 773-378-8400 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage ........................... 800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc ....... Page 23 ... 888-908-5600 Kool Technologies................ Page 19 ... 630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 25 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24........................................ 847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION SERVICE & REPAIR Giant Refrigeration............... Page 17 ... 773-539-9629 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer .... Page 12 ... 630-879-3131 Alphafoodequip.com .............................. 888-878-4964 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free!.......................... 312-872-8050 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Stanovich Hospitality ..............................708-359-1911 RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE CSI - Coker Service Inc ....... Page 23 ... 888-908-5600 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 12 ... 630-879-3131 Schultz Supply ..................... Page 30 ... 708-652-2020 Alfa Restaurant Supply .......................... 773-588-6688 Berkel Midwest ...................................... 800-921-9151 City Food Equipment ............................. 630-613-8535 Ramar Supply Co .................................. 708-233-0808 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc Page 21 877-876-2326

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc ....... Page 23 ... 888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 25847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest ...................................... 800-921-9151 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 28 800-210-5895 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 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ................ 708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company ............................ 847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS Losurdo Inc ............................................ 630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates .................................847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant ......... Page 39 ... 312-243-1740 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America Page 09 ... 800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Rooﬁng .................. 708-387-9784 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS Step Advantage ................... Page 21 ... 312-801-4123 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods ........................................... 800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils .... Page 48 ... 773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ...................... Page 08 ... 773-638-5310

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Jim Beam Launches Father/Son Project Jim Beam Bourbon, the No. 1 selling bourbon in the world, has announced

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pression created by seventh-generation Beam Family Master Distiller, Fred Noe, and his son, Freddie. The one-of-a-kind whiskey will be available to purchase in early 2021 for $250. Lineage is the first bourbon from the Jim Beam portfolio to feature Freddie’s name.

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Amazon Fresh to Hire 1,500 People

Amazon will soon add four Fresh grocery locations in the Chicago suburbs, hiring 1,500 new workers to bring the high-tech, brickand-mortar shopping experience to the city. The new stores, which will feature Dash Carts to track purchases and Alexa to help find products, join four sites in California and are fueling expectations that the retailer will also expand the Fresh banner into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. -Fox Business

On-Premise Kitchens Set Up at Kroger

The Kroger Co., America's largest grocery retailer, recently announced the launch of two on-premise kitchens, respectively at stores in metro Indianapolis, Ind., and metro Columbus, Ohio. Developed in partnership with ClusterTruck, a technology start-up that operates delivery-only restaurants, the kitchens will provide a variety of freshly prepared meals on-demand with no service or delivery fees.

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Retail Bakery Manager Wanted Lezza Bakery & Desserts, one of Chicago’s oldest Italian

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RESTAURANT FOR SALE on Busy Route 120 2 miles West of Route 12 Fully equipped state of the art kitchen, 3 dining rooms, seating for 85 people, courtyard for outside seating, parking for over 40 cars on 3/4 acre of land with an additional building for storage and one bedroom apt. on second floor. 220 West Route 120 Lakemoor 60051

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LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS | PIZZERIA-RESTAURANT | FOR SALE BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE Building 3,250 SF plus 1,400 SF basement with unlimited parking. Built brand new in 1997. Established for 42 years. Open only five days a week, closed Sunday and Monday; Potential to open another day. Only open seven hours per day, two hours for Lunch and five hours for Dinner. Pick up and dine in, potential for delivery service. Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash flow of $290,000 a year; all verifiable. Real Estate taxes are only $5,700. For Real Estate and Business: $899,000

SW SUBURBS | OAK FOREST | PIZZA AND MORE | FOR SALE BUSINESS ONLY Located in a very busy shopping center with 7-Eleven as a main anchor Open six days a week; dinner only. 1,400 SF; Rent only $1,700 per month all in $3,000 cash flow a week. Asking price $179,000

SE SUBURBS | CHICAGO HEIGHTS | REAL ESTATE WITH VIDEO GAMING & SIGN RENTAL 

Turn-key fully equipped free standing restaurant. 2,975 SF on a 18,750 SF corner lot with possible drive thru window development opportunity. For Real Estate, Video Gaming and Sign Rental: $469,000

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4,200 SF, plus outdoor patio & parking in the rear, seats 150, plus 80 on the outdoor patio, unlimited free parking from the Village of Elmwood Park in the rear of the restaurant. Established since 1987, completely remodeled recently. Sales are $16,000 plus per week, or bring your own concept. For Business Only:$199,000 /rent $6,000 per month/ Real Estate Taxes $2,195 per month. For Real Estate and Business: $1,099.000

LISLE – WESTERN SUBURBS | HOT NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION Free standing, second generation restaurant. 2,520 SF, plus 1,000 SF lower level on 22,800 SF lot with drive thru window. For Sale: $739,000; For Lease: $25 per SS NNN, Real Estate taxes: $5.60 per SF

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Fast food, 2,080 SF, established, turn-key, dine in, pick up and delivery. Sales: $16,000 a week, plus 60% delivery done Door Dash, Grub Hub. Payroll: $3,700 per week; Rent: $4,774 per month. Asking price: $229,500 For Business Only

JOLIET | STEAK HOUSE-BAR-BANQUET PLUS VIDEO GAMING | REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS 10,000 SF building, seats 400, parks 130 +/-. 3 Million in sales a year. $350,000 cash flow verifiable. Established 46 years.

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Sysco Introduces New Plant-Based Options

Recognizing that consumer demand for plant-based products continues to grow, Sysco has recently expanded on their Sysco Simply brand of products. The Sysco Simply line offers 100% plant-based, clean-label products that contain no additives. With the simplest ingredient line in the plant-based category, Sysco Simply Plant Based Protein (Pulled Oats) is made of a flavorful superfood blend of oats, beans and peas that has a “pulled” texture. Suitable for any customer from vegans to meat lovers, this product will satisfy diners looking for natural, clean-label products that taste great. Beyond being an efficient meat replacement in any dish, this 100% animal-free product is extremely versatile. It also comes pre-cooked to save your operation valuable time in the back of house. Made with the highest quality ingredients and a traditional European layered texture, Sysco Simply Plant Based Vegan Cornettos are also versatile. These Italian croissants are a delicious and appealing vegan pastry offering a delicate taste that is complementary to any dish. Completely free from all animal products, these plant-based cornettos appeal to consumers seeking better-for-you offerings. Made with ancient grains such as rye, oat and barley with an elderberry and raspberry filling and crystal cane sugar glazing. Sysco Simply’s Plant Based Sprouted Grain Bread is all-natural a hearty, whole grain bread that truly delivers on taste. This sprouted bread does not contain any artificial colors and is free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. It can be used at breakfast and for sandwiches as well as specialty diet offerings for vegans and vegetarians. The nutty, earthy flavor of this bread comes from sprouted grain flourless mash and whole wheat plus oats.

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Chick-fil-A Sauce Coming to Stores Two signature Chickfil-A sauces will soon be available for sale at Kroger, Publix and Walmart stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, in preparation for a nationwide rollout in 2021. The chain's namesake and Polynesian sauces are available in 16-ounce bottles for $3.49, and Chick-fil-A says royalties will help fund scholarships for its employees. -Source: USA Today

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HR Updates: Harassment Training and Improved Cash Flow

Harassment Training: Don’t forget! Starting this year, all employers in Illinois must provide annual employee training on workplace sexual harassment prevention. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is requiring the training to be completed by Dec. 31, and on annual basis thereafter. Employers have the option to outsource or facilitate the training in-house provided the training meets or exceeds the minimum standards outlined in the Illinois Human Rights Act, which include: n an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the IHRA; n examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment; n a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and n a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment. Employers within the restaurant and bar industry are subject to additional requirements: n Provide supplemental harassment prevention training specific to the industry and an explanation of manager liability and responsibility (with English and Spanish language options). n Create and distribute a sexual harassment policy (in English and Spanish) to all employees, in writing, within the first calendar week of the employee's employment. Cash Flow: Have you received your health insurance rates yet for 2021? We have seen increases as high as 40% in Chicagoland due to COVID-19 claims. Employco USA is your health-care solution. They assist companies in reducing their health insurance premiums through Employco’s buying power. Their rates are extremely competitive. In addition to health insurance, they offer clients a robust employee benefits package that includes: dental, vision, life, 529, 401(k) plans, LifeLock and more. Employco USA provides human resources and insurance solutions to businesses across the country. In addition to employee benefits, they provide payroll processing, workers' compensation, and HR support. Now is the time to SAVE for 2021! See how you can reduce your expenses and improve your cash flow for 2021. -Jason Eisenhut, Employco USA See Employco’s listing under H/R Human Resources in our Directory.

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Moretti’s Pizza Pub is Now Open

The Hoffmann Family has launched a new version of their local favorite, Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, in downtown Crystal Lake at 72 N. Williams St. Moretti's Pizza Pub is a more intimate neighborhood version of their celebrated Moretti’s concept, with a larger beverage selection and a streamlined menu focusing on fresh made, high-quality pub food, along with the full menu of Moretti’s famous thin and deep dish pizza. Moretti’s Pizza Pub opened with take-out and delivery of its full menu. Moretti’s Pizza Pub will have its own delivery team in addition to being available through DoorDash, GrubHub, UberEats and Postmates. “The Pizza Pub is Moretti’s cool kid brother,” says owner Mark Hoffmann. “It’s about trending tastes in burgers, wings, apps, salads and of course the latest in our ever-evolving pizza menu. We have a gamechanging new crispy cheese crust on all our deep dish pizzas. We just introduced our Chicago classic with more cheese and a layer of sausage baked in. Plus we have a new three-cheese stuffed crust pizza with mozzarella, asiago and Parmesan on deck. Everything at the Pizza Pub is handmade with the highest quality fresh ingredients. Our all-star service staff brings the fun in a high-energy environment.” A second Moretti’s Pizza Pub location is planned for Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood in the next few months.

‘Guinness Gives Back’ Funds Relief Aid The national Guinness Gives Back America pack will trigger donations to Direct Relief, a global organization that seeks to improve the health and safety of those affected by poverty and emergencies— without regard to politics, religion or ability to pay. The regional packs will support food banks working to combat the increase of food insecurity rates due to COVID-19 or other reasons in each market, including Greater Chicago Food Depository and more.

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Panera Is Using New Low-Carbon Footprint Labels Panera Bread will start labeling menu items with the lowest carbon footprints with the World Resources Institute's “Cool Food Meal” badge. The label will be applied to the 55% of the chain's menu items that generate less than 5.38 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent, CEO Niren Chaudhary said. Chaudhary said in an interview that the change is meant to raise awareness about the link between food and greenhouse gas emissions and give customers the ability to make an informed decision. “We would love to see the food industry embrace this,” he said. “Just by the choice you make on your entrée, you can have such a dramatic impact on the environment.”-Source:

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The Palmer House Resort and The Valley Inn have recently joined Choice Hotels International Inc.’s Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. Located in New Hampshire and Vermont, these hotels are ideally suited for travelers looking to take advantage of the season to explore the outdoors and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Each hotel, surrounded by mountain and forest views, exemplifies the unique stay experience that Ascend hotels offer and that leisure travelers desire. "We're delighted to welcome guests to these tucked-away gems, so they can immerse themselves in true New England adventure, whether it's fishing, hiking, skiing, golfing, swimming, playing tennis or relaxing by a cozy fire pit," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "As people continue to return to traveling, we look forward to adding more unique upscale properties to the Ascend Hotel Collection in locations that allow them to satisfy their travel curiosity." The Palmer House Resort is at 5383 Main St. in Manchester, Vermont, nestled in the heart of Green Mountain National Forest. The 50-room hotel provides various accommodations across its 16-acre property, including the main hotel, a chalet and two historic homes. The sprawling grounds are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a fishing pond, a 15-foot fire pit and scenic views of Equinox Mountain. The hotel also features a free daily breakfast, fitness center and restaurant and bar, Clove + Maple. For guests who venture offproperty, Manchester is a quaint, historic community with several local shops and restaurants. The city is also home to Hildene, the Lincoln family summer house and Orvis Company headquarters. The Valley Inn (right), surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest, is at 17 Tecumseh Rd. in Waterville Valley, N.H. The Valley Inn is at the center of the area's many outdoor activities, including hiking and skiing. The 44-room hotel offers accommodations ranging from standard rooms with two queen-sized beds to townhouses with kitchenettes. The property features a spacious lobby with fieldstone fireplace and balcony overlooking the forest, seasonal outdoor pool, breakfast room with complimentary breakfast, game room and a large meeting space that allows for socially distant gatherings. The charming Waterville Valley town also offers several restaurants and shops, in addition to the nearby Rey Cultural Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Plymouth State University. The Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of independent resort, historic and boutique hotels is part of Choice Hotels. Recognized as the hotel industry's first "soft brand" concept, there are more than 315 Ascend Hotel Collection properties worldwide. For more information, visit choicehotels.com/ascend. Choice Hotels International Inc. is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With more than 7,100 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as of June 30, the Choice family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments.

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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller This month I am proud to be pictured with Stephanie Hart, the new owner of Chicago’s famed Cupid Candies, a brand stretching back to 1936. Stephanie also owns Brown Sugar Bakery, 328 E. 75th St. in Chicago. Brown Sugar Bakery has a cultlike following with customers often lining up early to get a slice of their favorite cake before it sells out for the day. Dean Stavrakas is the founder of Kleen Teem, the local experts in disinfection and viral remediation for all types of food service, retail and food processing businesses. NSF-51 approved for food safety, non-toxic and residue-free protocols for long-lasting sanitization are their specialty. KleenTeem features the Purbloc antimicrobial ecosystem, developed by fusing the patented science of Nano Formulation Technology with an EPA-registered agent, to eliminate a host of pathogens from surfaces, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). This enables protection for up to 90 days under certain conditions. Since Purbloc is organic, it’s safe for guests and employees; and unlike traditional disinfecting methods, there’s no downtime required following treatment. To protect your business, contact KleenTeem today. The Stavrakas name may be familiar to many, as their family was one of the pioneers in Chicagoland’s restaurant linen and textile rental business. You can see the KleenTeem ad on page 2 of this issue. Paul Kasin is with Best Gaming, an Illinois firm providing gaming terminals to all types of businesses with Illinois liquor licenses. Because Best Gaming is a local family-owned business, they work harder to help their customers succeed. Best Gaming offers the highest quality of service with short reaction times to keep their customers up, running and making money. They also provide a large selection of the newest games on the market. If your contract is coming up for renewal, or before you commit to another gaming company, be sure to contact Paul Kasin. You’ll find him very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Bryan Fry is with Heartland, a firm offering point of sale solutions, contactless payments and tools to enable guests faster, more accurate service with online, in-app and kiosk ordering, drive-thru, skip-the-line ordering and payment, a kitchen display system and other key features. The company’s platforms enable front-end transactions and comprehensive back-end reporting. Industry veteran Eric Fine is with Gordon Food Service, a full-line distributor serving all types of food-service businesses. In Eric’s role, he helps new accounts gain solutions designed to save them time and money in all areas including food, beverage, disposables and chemicals. If you are looking to simplify your operation contact Eric today.

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Enhance Flavor of Your Meat Products For most meat processors, the main goal is to prepare and package a variety of meats. Unfortunately, this also means that their products may not be superb and can lack that mouth-watering and exceptional venue experience. From restaurant patrons to chefs, outstanding flavors can only inspire the final product. They win every cutting and earn higher prices. One of the most critical components of processed meat is the seasoning blends, in which case consulting experts are imperative. According to Justyna Kos, president of Famar Flavors, an Illinois-based company, “Spices from certain parts of the world have distinctive advantages. Our food specialists work closely with food manufacturers to improve their products in a world where consumer tastes and preferences are constantly evolving. We are passionate about helping our clients produce the most unique taste and best food products in their category.” Using the newest technology, Famar Flavors incorporates distinctive expertise in the development of seasonings, marinades, spice blends and rubs while maintaining strict adherence of safety standards such as the BRC. The enterprise renders its clients assistance to enhance their efficiency during the processing of items such as cooked meats, sauces, smoked meats, steaks, patties, gyros and meatballs. Apart from making proprietary blends, Famar Flavors also provides private labeling services and aggressive pricing, while providing quick turn around time to optimize flavor impact and freshness. You can learn more about the company on page 24 of this issue.

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Bulletproof Expands Bulletproof 360 aims to increase brick-and-mortar sales with a streamlined package redesign, said Federico Troiani, the brand's vice president of growth. Bulletproof is also replacing its cold-brew coffee line in Tetra Pak cartons with a lower-calorie canned coldbrew latte range in three flavors. -Source: BevNet

Florida Georgia Line Receives Award from St. Jude’s Hospital The 17-time chart-topping, multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line received the Randy Owen “Angels Among Us” award during a livestream for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The livestream, themed “We Won't Stop,” is an annual celebration of partners affiliated with the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radio program. The theme will also extend to social media and feature a variety of artists and influencers in the music industry. Launched more than 30 years ago, Country Cares for St. Jude Kids unites more than 200 radio stations and dozens of country music artists annually to raise awareness and support for St. Jude kids with childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Kellogg’s Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cereal Debuts This holiday season, Kellogg is creating a new family breakfast tradition, Kellogg's the Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie cereal. The festive, limited-edition cereal features red star pieces sprinkled with white crunchlets that intermingle with red and white swirled mini marshmallows. The vanilla flavor combines with a touch of peppermint and marshmallows. This new flavor joins the holiday lineup and complements the original collaboration, Kellogg’s the Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookie Cereal, which returns for the second year. -PRNewswire.com

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Winners of 2020 Great American Beer Festival Competition Are Revealed The Brewers Association awarded 272 medals to 240 breweries across the country during the 2020 Great American Beer Festival competition awards ceremony. The best beers in 91 beer categories covering 170 different beer styles (including all subcategories) were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals during a virtual ceremony hosted on the Brewing Network. GABF Competition Statistics: n 34th edition of the GABF competition n 8,806 beers judged n 1,720 breweries in the competition from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. n 115 judges from 21 states n Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 97 n Category with the highest number of entries: Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale (377) n 272 total medals awarded n 240 medal-winning breweries n 337 first-time GABF entrants n 19 first-time GABF winners Winners ranged from most entered to most medaled, to brewpub of the year, etc. Here is a sampling of the winners from multiple categories: Most-Entered Style Categories American Style India Pale Ale—IPA, Perry Street Brewing, Spokane, Wash. Most Medaled Breweries Sun King Brewery—Indianapolis, Ind.; Afternoon Delight Brewery and Brewpub of the Year Awards Very Small Brewing Company of the Year— Five Branches Brewing, Tarpon Springs, Fla. Brewpubs Large Brewpub of the Year—The Freehouse, Minneapolis, Minn. Large Breweries and Multiple Location Breweries Brewery Group of the Year—Three Creeks Brewing Co., Sisters, Ore. For more information, visit www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com

Church’s Chicken Debuts Sandwich

Church’s Chicken has created a new sandwich. which will be a permanent menu fixture. The sandwich features a juicy all-white meat chicken breast filet, hand-breaded with Church's proprietary home-style seasoning with a hint of buttermilk, and cooked to a golden crisp. Nestled between a pillowy-soft, toasted brioche,the chicken sandwich is topped off with crunchy pickles and a dollop of creamy mayo, creating an instant classic.

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