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BONHOMME VENUES: MADE FOR THIS MOMENT

Battling the COVID-19 pandemic and incoming Chicago winter, one restaurant group is prepared to extend the feeling of summer’s patio season: Bonhomme Hospitality Group venues are equipped with distinct amenities that let patrons soak up sunlight while they luxuriate in comfort surrounded by lush plant life.  The botanical, Bali-inspired Beatnik On the River (180 N. Upper Wacker Drive) will soon feature a transparent enclosure, while Beatnik West Town (1604 W. Chicago Ave.) boasts a retractable roof.  Exotic Botánico (1721 W. Division St.) is a private event space in enclosed rooftop garden above two other Bonhomme restaurants.

 The enclosed rooftop garden on the fourth floor of Celeste (111 W. Hubbard St.), a classic American bar, provides a year-round escapist experience, complete with decorated with tropical greenery and vine-covered brick walls. The building was originally constructed in 1888 as a glass factory designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler.  At seafood-and-wine focused Porto (1600 W. Chicago Ave.), guests in the atrium can warm up by a crackling fire under a glass rooftop that sets the tone for dishes influenced by Portugal and northwestern Spain. a

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As we prepare for Thanksgiving this year, things might be a little different for all of us. Since the coronavirus pandemic, life has changed. With social distancing from one another and limited gatherings with family and friends, we will have to come up with new ways to celebrate the holiday in order to keep everyone safe.

Nevertheless, in whatever way we celebrate, there is one thing we can all do together: We can give thanks to God for the many blessings we receive each and every day; for the food on our tables and all the incredible people serving in our industry. Many in our industry are struggling, not knowing what will happen in their next daily fight for business survival. But even through that struggle, there are many who are still helping with donations, services, meals and good will toward others. I want to say thank you to all who continue to help and serve others each and every day.

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“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them is the true measure of our Thanksgiving.”

-W.T. Purkisser Crowdfunding Aids U.S. Restaurants The pandemic is making it more difficult for restaurants to raise money through banks and traditional investment channels, so some are turning to crowdfunding. In addition to bringing in cash, crowdfunding helps restaurants build a "group of brand ambassadors who have a vested interest," said Joseph Tota, who has raised $275,000 for his self-serve beer franchise Tapville Social in a campaign on StartEngine. -Source: Restaurant Business Online

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Focused on COVID-19 economic recovery, the National Business League will host its 34th National Black Supplier Conference, an “NBL Live Virtual+” experience from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Nov. 18. The organization's first-ofits-kind virtual conference will be sponsored

by AmEx, Comerica Bank, DTE, FIAT Chrysler, Flagstar Bank, Ford, GM, Huntington Bank, MPS Group, Toyota and more. Attendees comprise the nation's top Black suppliers, Fortune 500 corporate partners and Tier 1-4 companies. Funding from the Cares Act was available through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency.

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Sales Driven by Dunkin’s Gen Z Influencer

When its sales took a dive during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, Dunkin' turned to a Gen Z influencer, Charli D'Amelio, a fan of Dunkin's cold brew. Dunkin' created a new drink, the Charli, to appeal to the 16-yearold's 87 million TikTok followers and saw its app downloads jump 57% and cold brew sales spike 20% after just one day. -Source: Ad Age

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ASSI PLAZA INTERNATIONAL FOOD, 8901 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Ill.; 847-470-9450. Specializing in Asian groceries, this store has so many unique items and so many brands that even I wasn’t familiar with.

Their produce department carries so many different types of exotic and root vegetables. They had a case filled with assorted sizes of kimchi; a huge fresh seafood department, tons of noodle and rice choices. You could even pick up a rice cooker there, and they had black vinegar. There were so many sauces to choose from.

Snacks included Tofu Kimchi Snack, a popular Korean food, along with a variety of rice crackers.

EL CARRITO MEXICAN STREET FOOD, 6019 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, Ill.; 872-208-3260. You’ll find this cute, colorful restaurant in a strip mall, serving Mexican specialties including burritos, tacos, tortas, tostadas and more. I had the chips and salsa, an order of guacamole and a couple carne asada tacos with onion and cilantro. For your sides you can get rice and beans or an order of the eloté, which is Mexican corn. They have friendly staff, good food, quick service and a nice atmosphere.

FRESH STACK BURGER, 20413 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, Ill.; 847847-7223. The day I was there, one of the employees came out of the building to take my order curbside. They offer a nice line-up of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and shakes. I went for the American classic burger, which was a burger with lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, American cheese and house sauce. This was a very tasty burger with plenty of toppings; fresh and delicious. I got some skinny shoestring fries too. For the larger appetite, go for the double or triple burger. Dine-in or drive-thru.

GRILL 12, 1350 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Ill.; 224-7357330. This is a fast-food place with seating inside. You can also place your order at the drive-thru. I ordered two things: The first was the beef with Merkts cheddar and hot peppers, the second was a gyros sandwich. When I picked up the bag, it was pretty heavy because those sandwiches were big. The beef with the combo of cheese and peppers was so good. I loved the gyros; it was so flavorful, and they didn’t skimp on the meat.

PHOTO’S HOT DOGS, 301 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, Ill.; 847705-1111. This is a good size place. I decided to drive through and pick up a couple of hot dogs. I ordered a regular hot dog with the works and also a Wisconsin Bratwurst that came with mustard and sauerkraut on it. Of course, I had to get an order of fries, which hit the spot. They have all the fast food favorites, which include burgers, beef, gyros, salads and chicken, just to name a few. Signs out by the drive-thru promoted fish tacos. I’ll have to try that next time.

QING XIANG YUAN DUMPLINGS, 2002 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, Ill.; 312-799-1118. The dumplings, which this restaurant is well known for, are handmade and made to order. There are many choices: beef, chicken, lamb, pork, veggie, seafood and more. I tried a combination of dumplings: the lobster; sea urchin; and pork and cabbage dumplings. All were delicious, juicy and moist. Plus, you can put sauce on them—vinegar, soy or chile. I also ordered a cucumber salad and tea.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 20281 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, Ill.; 847726-4601. This is a beautiful store. Whether you’re looking for meats, seafood, cheeses, bakery goods or prepared foods, everything in their cases is displayed immaculately. Every department looks amazing! They have a big selection of organic and local products, and tags on the shelves indicating what products are local. I picked up some organic packaged turkey, blueberry goat cheese and a few other grocery items.

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55% of Consumers Cooked at Home The pandemic has brought a surge in home cooking as consumers have avoided restaurants for safety and budgetary concerns. A reported 55% of consumers surveyed reported dining at home more often, according to Acosta, and that survey and others indicate the home-cooking trend is likely to last beyond the pandemic.

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Soup is Comfort Food Around Globe Chicken soup has become strongly connected with healing both the body and soul in the U.S., but it's far from the only soup with nourishing properties, writes Cathy Erway. A spicy peanut soup called nkat nkwan is a staple of Ghanian cuisine. Korea has a tradition of seaweed soups and toasted seeds add comforting flavor to chef Jorge Cardenas' Mayan-inspired recados at Ix Restaurant in New York City. -Source: Taste

Our Industry Loses a Friend and Leader

It is with the deepest condolences that we inform our readers that Barbara Heina, president of Cobblestone Ovens for over 25 years passed suddenly Aug. 31.

Karl Heina founded the company in 1980, and Barbara joined in 1982 as a bookkeeper and scheduler. She was instrumental in growing the business of Cobblestone, and established key bakery and food equipment manufacturer contracts, all of which are still in place.

Barbara was a woman with the strongest work ethic and a total commitment to honesty and integrity in her business and personal life. Her word was her bond. Many professionals who have called needing help on an older oven were astounded by her technical knowledge.

Barbara’s son and industry veteran Chris Heina has been promoted to president, a position for which he has been groomed for many years. Chris has every intention of keeping Barbara’s legacy alive well into the future.

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Black Barrel Tavern Wins Hamburger Hop

From left: Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association; Jose Rivera, chef at Black Barrel Tavern; and Lin Brehmer, DJ at WXRT-FM 93.1. Photo courtesy of Illinois Restaurant Association

Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals, announced the winner of this year’s newly envisioned Hamburger Hop: Chef Jose Rivera of Black Barrel Tavern in Chicago.

The official kick-off to Chicago Gourmet, the popular Hamburger Hop expanded beyond Millennium Park with Can't Stop the Hop presented by DoorDash. From Sept. 1-13, more than 100 chef competitors presented burgers for dine-in, delivery or carry out. Food lovers voted for their favorite at chicagogourmet.org.

Rivera’s impressive Black Barrel burger featured two black Angus patties, flattop-grilled and topped with white American cheese, caramelized onions, tomatoes and spring greens mix. The burger was topped with a house sauce and served on a brioche bun. The chef received a trophy, magnum of fine wine from wine sponsor Josh Cellars, a Yeti cooler filled with premium meat and seafood from Buckhead Meat of Chicago.

One dollar of every burger sold during Can’t Stop the Hop benefited the IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, a statewide emergency assistance fund that supports restaurant industry workers facing hardship as a result of COVID-19.

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Inspired by the unique characteristics of various coffee blends, Unlocked by Coffee mate cuts any bitterness of traditional black coffee, while adding a creamy richness and the taste of a gourmet roast to your mug. Available in Classic Colombian and Italian Espresso varieties, Unlocked will be sold in stores beginning in 2021.

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Corey’s NYC Bagels Expands to Chips Corey & Laurie Kaplan are the husband and wife team who are the owners of Corey's NYC Bagel Deli, which was established in Chicago in 2000.

They have three stores and a food truck. For over 20 years they have brought a little taste of New York to Chicago with their classic kettle-boiled and baked, old-school style bagels.

The couple has taken their most popular bagel flavors (everything, whole wheat and cinnamon raisin) and turned them into delicious twice baked bagel chips. They go great with cream cheese, hummus or other dips, and even work as toppings on your favorite yogurt. They are made with mini bagels, making them easy to eat: light, airy, satisfying and delicious.

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'Carajillo' is Becoming More Popular in U.S. Thriving interest in Mexican culture in the U.S., coupled with increased awareness and taste for high-quality coffee, has helped the carajillo (pictured at right) quickly become a new favorite this side of the border. Known as a “Carajillo 43” or “Original Carajillo,” the cocktail is made from espresso and Licor 43, poured over ice. (Licor 43, the best-selling Spanish liqueur in the world, is a brightly golden-colored spirit.)

Charity Johnston, director of operations at he Madera Group, attributes some of the popularity of the carajillo to the burgeoning interest among consumers to treat dining and drinking as a full experiential occasion, whether in a restaurant or at home.

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Lindsey Anderson, Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar 5553 N. Clark St., Chicago Bourbon Barrel Aged Current Position: Owner/Sommelier/Chef Birthplace: Loveland, Colo.

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During the state-mandated lockdown, all of them supported us through our virtual wine tastings and stay-at-home wine dinners.

We are so happy to have them back dining in person.

Worst Part of Job: The unknown of where the restaurant industry is headed due to COVID-19.

Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: I once lit a towel on fire on the stove during a live TV appearance. Luckily no one noticed!

Favorite Food to Prepare: Anything braised or sous vide.

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Anxiety Data Suggests Schools Need More Resources New York City's changing school reopening plans may lead to anxiety and trauma for students as they grapple with uncertainty, and many who have experienced loss during the pandemic may not have access to their school's mental health services, write Drs. Rosy Chhabra and Alicia Menard-Livingston.

It's important for caregivers and other adults to understand and recognize the signs of trauma and for schools to implement trauma-informed practices, they write.

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AARP Reveals Why We Get Sick More Researchers studying the human immune system are discovering that a host of environmental, lifestyle and medical issues not faced by previous generations are causing our immune systems to become routinely “dysregulated,” making older adults more susceptible to infections, including the coronavirus.

The report in AARP Bulletin details how environmental toxins are contributing to our immune systems being in a constant state of attack, causing a rising number of auto-immune diseases and a weakened response when cold and flu germs enter our body.

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Cauliflower, Corn Taco Shells by Ortega Ortega, a leading brand of Mexican food products, announced the release of the first line of Ortega taco shells and tortillas made with cauliflower.

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The dining renaissance in downtown Richmond, Va., takes a deeply seasonal turn with the opening of The Lobby Bar inside Quirk Hotel Richmond. The Lobby Bar, which will serve as the hotel’s signature restaurant, celebrates the region’s micro-seasons, growers and craft producers with a menu rooted in rustic American cooking that embraces global flavors all the same.

Capital City Market, the new neighborhood grocery store by Meijer and one of the first grocery stores in downtown Lansing, Mich., recently opened, within the Block 600 development.

The market is focused on bringing a mix of fresh, convenient food and value to customers in the region, and marks the retailer’s first small format store in mid-Michigan.

Chick-filA fans everywhere can recharge and satisfy their sweet tooth this fall with three new menu items rolling out nationwide that include a new chocolate fudge brownie and a new blend of specialty-grade Thrive Farmers Hot Coffee will join the menu yearround, while a seasonal mocha cream cold brew beverage will be available at participating Chick-filA restaurants for a limited time. Del Taco Restaurants Inc., the nation’s second largest Mexican quick service restaurant, announced that Erin Levzow has been appointed to the new position of vice president of marketing technology. Hard Rock Hotels were ranked as a topperforming hotel brand among 102 upscale hotel chains in North America for a second consecutive year in a J.D. Power 2020 guest satisfaction study.

Hormel Foods, the makers of Hormel Pepperoni, America’s No. 1 selling pepperoni brand and the maker of the Happy Little Plants products, are introducing new Happy Little Plants pepperoni-style topping at select Papa

Murphy’s locations across the country. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District recently opened, becoming the fourth Hyatt Place hotel in the Boston area.

Located just steps away from Boston’s Harbor waterfront, the 297-room Hyatt Place hotel is a collaborative effort with McWhinney, a national real estate investment and development firm. Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, has been named to the Meat Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2020, honoring industry excellence in business leadership and community service. Southwest Airlines bolsters its promise by keeping middle seats open for fall travel: The carrier will leave middle seats open through Nov. 30 while continuing its multi-layered commitment to supporting the comfort and well-being of customers and employees throughout the travel journey. The tea market is set to reach $68.95 billion globally by 2027. Texas restaurants Fuddruckers and Luby’s announced plans to liquidate. Both restaurants were founded in San Antonio and expanded into Dallas-Fort Worth. The Kraft Heinz Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for $3.2 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval.

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Molson Coors to Launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer

7-Eleven Stores Hire More Than 50,000 Amid Pandemic, Expects to Add 20,000 Additional Jobs This Year In March, 7‑Eleven Inc. made the call to employ 20,000 new store employees. Since then, the company estimates the organization and independent 7‑Eleven franchise owners have hired more than twice that many: over 50,000. And they’re recruiting 20,000 more to work in its 9,000-plus U.S. stores to meet continued demand for 7‑Eleven products and services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Classified as an essential retailer, 7‑Eleven kept its doors open all year long, adding enhanced cleaning procedures and extra safety protocols such as acrylic shields at checkout, floor distance markers, sanitizing stations and offering employees masks and gloves. Ad‑ ditionally, the company gives customers the opportu‑ nity to utilize disposable tissues and gloves as they shop for essential pantry items, their morning coffee or an indulgent afternoon snack to recharge.

Also during the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s largest convenience retail chain has scaled frictionless mobile checkout technology to new markets, expanded delivery from 400 to 1,300 cities, added in-store pickup through its 7NOW delivery app and increased its U.S. store base by more than 300 stores this year.

“I am constantly inspired by our 7‑Eleven Heroes— franchisees and employees alike—who have stepped up to serve communities as we continue to navigate through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said 7‑Eleven president and chief executive officer Joe DePinto. “Hiring 20,000 more store employees allows us to continue to fulfill our mission to give customers what they want, when and where they want it, whether in stores or at home.”

The store employee position will also help meet the surge in mobile orders through its 7NOW delivery app, which offers delivery of essentials and nonessentials including grocery staples like milk and bread, overthe-counter medicine, a range of food and beverage options such as pizza and Slurpee drinks, ready-tobake meals, beer and wine in participating markets, and more. Reaching over 60 million U.S. households, orders are typically delivered in about 30 minutes. –

Molson Coors Beverage Company will be the ex‑ clusive manufacturer, mar‑ keter and distributor of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in the U.S., the company an‑ nounced. Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will be the third hard seltzer brand in Molson Co‑ ors’ portfolio. The seltzer will launch in the U.S. in the first half of 2021, and will be available in four fla‑ vors: tangy lemon lime; ex‑ otic pineapple; strawberry guava; and tropical mango.

The Topo Chico agreement is similar to one Molson Co‑ ors announced earlier with Yuengling. Molson also will begin distributing La Colombe Coffee Roasters’ ready-to-drink coffee prod‑ ucts in convenience mar‑ kets. -Source: FoodDive

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Fazoli’s Offers Chicken Wings for Delivery Fast-casual Italian chain Fazoli's is putting the chicken wings it created under its delivery-only concept, Wingville, on its core menu. Wingville launched more than a year ago using Fazoli's restaurant kitchens as ghost kitchens, and locations that offered the wings saw 11% sales increases. -Restaurant

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Restaurateurs from GARA donate a half million dollars When the founders of the Greek American Rehabilitation Care Center (GARCC) began their capital campaign to make their vision a reality in the late 1990s, one of the first organizations they reached out to for financial support was the Greek American Restaurant Association.

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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller

This month I am proud to be pictured with Greg Barnhart, founder of the Toasty Cheese Restaurant Group, which includes Toasty Cheese Food Truck, Toasty Taco, Best, Truckin’ BBQ, Toasty Catering and Wildfire Honey. His original food truck, Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery, has had a cult-like following since first hitting the road in 2012. Chicagoland customers track and flock to the brightly colored truck for artisan grilled cheese sandwiches filled with ingredients ranging from duck bacon, cilantro-avocado aioli and Sicilian cherry tomatoes to applewood smoked bacon, grass-fed ribeye and over-easy eggs.

Christina Hrebic is the vice president of Schaumburg, Ill.-based Task Insurance, one of the only insurance agencies offering special expertise and training for food processing, meat processing and food distribution businesses. The Task Insurance team offers food safety consulting and assistance to its clients with HACCP, SQF, OSHA, DOT and EPA issues. They also assist clients with employee training programs, third-party audit representation, accident/incident/injury investigation review and more. For a free consultation with Christina and her team, contact Task Insurance today. You can find them listed in our directories under Insurance.

The Giant HVAC Experts team provides expert repair, service, maintenance and installations of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and also expert plumbing and electrical repairs with over three decades of experience. The company takes great pride in offering personalized service to those in the food industry. Quality service does not need to be expensive. Check out Giant’s low rates. The company even offers free estimates.

Pictured with owner Frank Shero are some of his technicians who work with their food business clients across the greater Chicagoland area every day. You can see the Giant HVAC ad on page 11 of this issue.

Cathy Ortiz is with Thomas Coffee, a locally owned coffee importing and roasting company offering farm-to-cup coffees to local food service, coffee shop, institutional, convenience stores and grocery store accounts. Thomas Coffee was working with family farms in South America before it was popular.

By working directly with farmers, and having relationships that go back 30plus years, Thomas Coffee is able to secure super-premium, single-origin coffees direct and deliver the savings to their customers. The firm has a variety of equipment purchase and lease programs and offers co-branding and private labeling opportunities. Call today for a sample presentation and discover the fact that great coffee does not need to be expensive. They are very aggressive with their pricing, which may be very welcome to your bottom line. See the Thomas ad on page 10.

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Nick Petmezas is the membership director of GARC, the Greek American Restaurant Cooperative, a local buying group saving restaurants and other food businesses lots of time and money. GARC has over 1,600 members and leverages that buying power to generate below market pricing and rebates for its members. The group has two types of memberships: one that is free and gets you preferred pricing on many brands you already buy, and another that gets you preferred pricing as well as cash rebates. With every food-service operator being challenged now, it makes sense to join GARC to save money and strengthen your profit margin. You can find GARC listed in our directories under Buying Groups.

Mark Guon is with Wichita Packing Company, a firm with nearly 60 years of expertise in being the leading independent provider of pork ribs in the United States. The company has earned a reputation as the global leader in its niche, providing consistent, high quality ribs and custom manufactured pork sausage products. Wichita Packing was founded to provide quality meats to the customers who demand the very best, trimmed to their exact specifications. Quality meat requires a combination of the best animal genetics, feed and care, along with a comfortable environment to grow and a shared commitment to quality and safety by all participants throughout the distribution chain. The company’s plant is at 340 N Oakley Blvd. in Chicago. Their products are available from better food-service suppliers everywhere.

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New Sysco Platform Established to Aid Food-Service Operators Sysco Corp. has announced the launch of Foodie Solutions, an innovative platform created to support foodservice operators in today’s rapidly changing business climate.

With its broad-based perspective from supporting restaurants and other food-service operators across the country, Sysco identified the most essential tools to help customers respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodie Solutions’ comprehensive suite of toolkits is designed to help operators drive traffic, generate revenue and grow their business as they navigate the current environment. Foodie Solutions features curated toolkits focused on safely implementing vital strategies for meeting increased demand for delivery and alternative dining options. These toolkits include:  Virtual kitchens: Recommendations for serving customers solely through online and phone orders.  Grab-and-go: A guide to offering pre-made meals and signature dishes.  Family-style meal kits: Solutions to help customers save time and enjoy an at home experience.  Patio dining: Strategies to revamp customers’ outdoor dining experiences.

By deploying these tools within their existing operations, restaurateurs can chart new, innovative courses to drive traffic and optimize profitability. Foodie Solutions also supports customers beyond the day-to-day needs of running the business, providing resources focused on long-term operational strategies with scalable tools that help operators succeed.

“We’ve identified and already begun to implement proven strategies restaurateurs can use to meet their rapidly changing needs,” said Greg Keller, senior vice president of sales and chief customer officer.

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This “quarantine cooking” brought about a renewed interest in quick, practical cooking, and an old faithful has returned to chip in: garlic powder. It’s an allpurpose seasoning, flavoring everything these days.

According to Laurie Harrsen, senior director of North American consumer communications and PR at McCormick, “As Americans have been experiencing this ‘new normal,’ everyday spices, herbs and extracts have been there for taco night, baking with the kids, weeknight meals and inspiration for using ingredients found in the pantry. We have been receiving many consumer questions for how to use our spices instead of fresh in recipes.” -Source: The Los Angeles Times

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Americans Delay Medical Care

The COVID-19 pandemic obviously had an impact on many people’s health, but not all of it was due to the virus itself.

The Kaiser Health New website reports that almost half of Americans (48%) postponed or skipped seeking medical care because of the outbreak.

Of those people, 11% indicated that their medical problem got worse, although 36% said it did not. Almost seven in 10 of those who had skipped a doctor’s appointment said they plan to seek medical care in the next three months.

The good news: Eightysix percent of U.S. adults say their health has remained “about the same” since the beginning of the outbreak.

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Detroit-Style Pizza is a Shining Star Detroit-style pizza has been popping up on more menus over the past few years, and the hearty square pies have proven especially popular in the pandemic era.

Chef Matt Hyland of New York’s Emmy Squared attributes the pizza’s success to its simplicity, great flavor and its ability to hold up well in transit. -Source: Plate Online

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Their baby back ribs (below) were smoked perfectly and were meaty and flavorful. The ribs are so delicious as-is—they don’t even need any sauce on them. Since the Tapleys do make their own sauce, I had to try some.

I opted for the house mild, which was very tasty. Other choices include bourbon or hot.

Put this place on your list for some great barbecue. I would recommend calling ahead to reserve your order.

Taps Tips BBQ Smokehouse is at 3111 Theodore St. in Joliet, Ill., in a strip mall. They are closed on Mondays.

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Loacker has won first place and was awarded Best Chocolate 2020 for its Napolitaner specialty chocolate bar in the ECRM Buyers Choice Awards.

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Loacker’s Napolitaner specialty chocolate bar is a delicious milk chocolate bar with roasted Italian hazelnut pieces.

The bar’s core is made of fine hazelnut cream and light, crispy Loacker wafers. The decadent, wellbalanced flavors ensures unique and unforgettable moments of pleasure.

“We are thrilled to receive first place in ECRM’s Buyer’s Choice Awards”, says TJ Rooney, president Loacker USA. “It is an honor to be recognized from experts within our industry and to have our chocolate bar championed as the best.”

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Insurance Brokers Helping to Steer Their Clients Through COVID-19 During COVID-19 proactive insurance brokers responded by reaching out to help their clients to not only navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the already hardening insurance marketplace. Below are some examples of strategies used with clients to help them manage liquidity and preserve cash flow.  Work with insurance company and ask them to modify client’s payment schedule.

Most carriers were happy to make concessions such as skipping a payment or restructuring the payment schedule to help clients keep needed cash on-hand.  Make mid-term exposure adjustments to refund clients excess premiums by adjusting sales, payroll, property schedules and active auto unit status to better reflect their business post-pandemic.  Present risk optimization studies in order to understand if taking on more risk by reducing policy limits in order to reduce short-term fixed costs makes sense.  Present retroactive or go-forward premium finance options for premiums paid 100% in advance to preserve cash on-hand.  Provide more protection to accounts receivables while many customers and stakeholders begin to default through trade credit insurance.  Work to free up any letter of credit and/ or cash collateral tied up with their insurance carriers.  Create an online pandemic resource center to help customers’ businesses and employees by providing instant access to FAQs, recovery plans, compliance guidebooks, access to pertinent webinars and continuous updates on changing regulations.

It is important for brokers to guide their clients through the challenges that can put their organization at risk and threaten its well-being.

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Table for One? Atlanta caterer Jessamine Starr created Ett on her wooded property to offer solo dining experiences in the era of social distancing. The idea is to embrace solitude. Patrons at the pay-whatyou-can concept take a walk through the woods to reach their table for one, where the food has already been delivered.

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Make the Most of Outdoor Dining

Even before the current pandemic, restaurant owners were looking to boost traffic by utilizing outdoor dining. Outdoor dining can offer additional appeal for guests even during cold and inclement weather, if properly designed and implemented.

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This type of permanent structure with integrated custom features may not be the proper fit in every situation. Seasonal tent or other structures that combine features like decorative exterior lighting, portable heaters, fireplaces, moveable video screens and wind blocking screens can be utilized to transform a restaurant’s existing outdoor area into an al fresco dining hot spot. Sarfatty Associates Ltd. can help restaurateurs work with the space they have and implement an outdoor dining environment to fit their budget. For more information, go to www.sarfatty.com/.

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Michelada Ribs Going Mainstream Esteban Castillo honors influences from his Mexican-American upbringing in his cookbook "Chicano Eats" with recipes like the michelada-spiced ribs that he says are a favorite of his parents.

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City Food Equipment Marks 35 Years Since 1985, City Food Equipment has been selling and servicing a full line of food-service, deli, meat processing, pizza and deli equipment. These are pictures from the company’s Lombard, Ill., show room at 376 W. North Ave. The firm has nearly 1,000 pieces of new and used pieces on display. In addition to the equipment, their supply outlet in the same location has disposables, catering supplies, kitchenware and other items to keep your restaurant and food business running smoothly. Employees are welcoming and knowledgeable. They also have a location at 4714 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago. They carry all major brands such as Hobart, Berkel, Vulcan, Globe, True, Alpha and others. You can find them listed in our buyers directories under Restaurant Equipment & Supplies.

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Restaurant location—mixed use building, residential and commercial use. Approx 5,000 sq ft.

Downtown district, low R.E. taxes. Rental Income.

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ITALIAN FAVORITE

Restaurant facility. Free-standing building.

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Currently pizza restaurant with gaming.

Complete package. Call for details.

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

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Seats 260.

Asking $1,290,000.

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Restaurant/Bar. Fully Equipped. Channel front.

7,100 sq. ft. on 0.74 AC. Seating: +/-250.

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bakeries, is seeking an individual to manage our successful retail bakery in Elmhurst, Ill. Successful candidates will love a fast-paced environment, be able to manage a team & understand food handling, scheduling, retail product merchandising, employee motivation, have ideas to increase retail sales & sanitation protocols while overseeing & scheduling bakery production for retail bakery and cake sales. In addition to our sweet environment, there are no late nights! To be considered for this position, please email your resume to kerry@lezza.com.

Commercial Kitchen Facility O’Hare Area

Available for custom co-packing or food production with or without the assistance of an ACF Certified Executive Chef.

Low cost for low run production of refrigerated, frozen and/or dry finished products using our staff or yours.

Excellent for large catering jobs, outsourced food production or as a kitchen rental space for projects.

Also perfect for use as a Food Truck prep-kitchen, Shared Kitchen or Ghost Kitchen space. This is a fully furnished, working large kitchen space with everything needed to produce food, condiments, desserts or beverage products. To discuss the wide range of possibilities, please call Joe at 847-514-1411.

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BROASTED CHICKEN: NW suburb. Unique concept. Includes freestanding building and parking lot. Call!!

BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Well established neighborhood icon in upscale community on Chicago’s NW side. Seats 90 plus.

20 on sidewalk patio. Parking lot. Sound lease. Corner location across from park and train station. Excellent condition... needs “hands-on” owner. Biz, FF&E...NEW PRICE @ $79K. PIZZERIA: Outstanding opportunity to own this renowned pizzeria and full service restaurant. NW Suburb. Established 1973. Home of Chicagoland’s original stuffed pizza! Seats 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. BONUS: Big $$$$$$ from Video Gaming! Priced right @ $249K. BAR & GRILL: Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2am license. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu well-reviewed on social media. 4 gaming machines. Kitty-corner from new legalized marijuana dispensing!! $75K w/ great lease or $245K w/ Real Estate.

TAVERN: Totally remodeled bar with rare Chicago tavern license (corporate)!! 2am/3am. No strikes. 50 capacity. Great lease. Excellent clientele...class act. Ready to re-open. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $65K FORMER KATHY’S LAKESIDE INN: Opportunity knocks!

Located on Forest Lake in Lake Zurich. 4,200 sf building with restaurant/bar, apartment, parking lot & 82’ pier for boats!

Owner will assist tenant to rehab and re-establish this once popular venue with rent subsidies. Call!!

ITALIAN: Unique concept, upscale ristorante in affluent NW suburb. Established 16 profitable years. Seats 120 in dining room, party room and bar. Plus additional 60 on patio.

Big catering $$$$. Positive cash flow and profit. Qualified buyers only...strong financials required by landlord. Highly confidential. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $350K IRISH PUB: Prime NW Chicago. Tavern License! Freestanding 3,000 sf brick building. Parking lot. Kitchen. Surrounded by commercial industrial and residential. Profit from day one! True “turn-key.” Great lease with renewal options. Biz, FF&E @ $195K. MIXED USE BUILDING: Jefferson Park! Chicago tavern license! Three (3) newly renovated apartments, fully furnished bar, patio and two (2) car garage. “Trophy Building”...big rental income. Real Estate, Biz @ $645K

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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

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Fried chicken sandwiches are a top trend at chain restaurants, and independent eateries are also feeding the frenzy with regional and global twists on the crowd favorite. Beacon Tavern in Chicago embraces a Southern style with pimento cheese on its sandwich, while Baltimore's Ekiben makes its sandwich with a Taiwanese curry-fried chicken thigh covered in spicy sambal mayo.

-Source: Restaurant Hospitality Online

Independent Pizza Sales Get a Boost Independent pizza operators on Slice, an online ordering marketplace for pizzerias, have doubled their weekly sales during COVID-19, from $2,000 to $4,000 on average, according to a BTIG report highlighting analyst Peter Saleh's conversation with Slice founder and CEO Ilir Sela. Conversely, independents with a high mix of in-store sales and limited delivery options have not done as well. -Source: FoodDive

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FDA Announces FSMA Food Traceability Proposed Rule, a Major Milestone in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Plant-Based ‘Bacon’ Burger Launched in Partnership with Univ. of Mass.

Sweet Earth Foods, a Nestlé brand and award-winning plant-based food innovator, recently announced the launch of their Plant-Based Triple Play, the first fully plant-based “bac’n cheezeburger” to debut in food service. The launch debuted at the University of Massachusetts Dining Program, which is the largest collegiate dining program in America and a recognized leader in campus food quality, nutrition and innovation.

The partnership with UMass marks the first time the PB Triple Play will be available for food-service customers.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a proposed rule to establish additional traceability record keeping requirements for certain foods. The FDA also published a draft Food Traceability List, which describes the foods that would be subject to the proposed requirements. The list includes leafy greens, fresh cut fruits and vegetables, some types of fish, shell eggs, nut butters and more.

The proposed rule, Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Proposed Rule) is a key component of the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint and would implement Section 204(d) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). If finalized, the proposal would standardize the data elements and information that firms must establish and maintain, and the information they would need to send to the next entity in the supply chain to facilitate rapid and accurate traceability.

At the heart of the proposal is a requirement for those who manufacture, process, pack or hold a food on the Food Traceability List to establish and maintain records associated with specific Critical Tracking Events (CTEs): growing, receiving, transforming, creating and shipping. For each CTE, entities would be required to establish and maintain records containing Key Data Elements (KDEs). Examples of KDEs include the traceability lot code, the date the product was received, the date the product was shipped and a product description.

The proposed rule would require records to be maintained as either electronic, original paper records or true copies. In addition, the proposal states that in the event of a foodborne illness outbreak, a product recall, or other threat to public health, the FDA could require that firms submit, within 24 hours, an electronic sortable spreadsheet containing relevant traceability information for specific foods and date ranges. The proposed rule and draft Food Traceability List are available for public comment for a 120 days from the date of publication. -Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Chicago Restaurant Group Pivots to Making PPE Masks Desperate times call for desperate measures, and with 100,000 square feet of virtually unusable restaurant space and hundreds of employees’ livelihoods at stake, Sam Sanchez (vice chair of the Illinois Restaurant Association, founder & CEO of Samco Enterprises and Third Coast Hospitality) knew he had to act fast. Given the unknown fate of the restaurant industry, Sanchez’s entrepreneurial instinct kicked in and he ventured outside his comfort zone.

Together with partners Michael Gonzalez and Bing Zhou, they carved out a section of unused space (due to mandated capacity limitations) in the back of Old Crow Smokehouse in Chicago and put their money where they felt it could do the most: American manufacturing. In a room that would have been full of celebration, you’ll now find a production line of SDS Blocker (made in the USA) three-layer face masks, inventory of hand sanitizer and a discovery team working on new personal protective equipment designed especially with hospitality and other essential workers in mind.

Through manufacturing the group was able to bring longtime employees back to work and create new jobs for the community. Their office team is now designing packaging and learning a new market, the legal team is working on FDA and patent approvals, and jobs in production, packaging and fulfillment were created for those who struggled to find work during the shutdown.

SDS Blocker Face Masks are made with three layers of high-quality, meltblown and non-woven fabrics, offer 95% filtration efficiency and were designed to be worn on the job. Step into the production room and Zhou will likely be found fiddling with a machine. He’s adjusted the length of the earloops and claims that extra fraction of an inch made all the difference.

Now the SDS Blocker operation is expanding to Indiana with more equipment and jobs underway. The masks are available at SDSBlockerUSA.com and Amazon.

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Hotel at Purdue University Marks New Era of Hospitality and Dining

Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., is ushering in a new era in hospitality to campus with the reopening of the historic Union Club Hotel. The 182-room hotel recently completed a comprehensive $35 million, yearlong renovation where snapshots of Purdue’s legacy can be found everywhere, including in the names of its three new dining concepts: 8Eleven Bistro, Boiler Up Bar and Leaps Coffee & Artisan Pastries for guests and the public.

The Union Club Hotel renovation involved an overhaul of guest rooms and public spaces.

Throughout the renovation, original Purdue architecture and academic-inspired design are preserved in carpet patterns, upholstery, room fixtures and countless other elements in the hotel.

“We want our alumni to be proud of the new hotel,” said Vicki Wicks, general manager at the Union Club Hotel, “and those that didn’t attend Purdue to be impressed enough to share the experience with their friends and colleagues after their stay.”

The hotel will also be used as a hands-on learning laboratory for students in Purdue’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, a program expected to roll out in 2021.

Food Industry News® November 2020

TRAVEL With Valerie Miller DESTINATION: Road Trip— Marriott Bonvoy and National Park Foundation During these extraordinary times, more Americans are seeking to escape their homes and spend time in the great outdoors. Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has announced its marketing partnership with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. The introduction of a dedicated travel planning website makes it simple for members to take advantage of discounted rates for stays at Marriott’s 406 properties located near national parks, as well as the option to redeem points for America the Beautiful: The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Passes and to donate points to the NPF. The website will also provide travel tips and inspiration from Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, offering trip planning guides from local experts.

Drive-to vacations and getaways serve as a popular option for Americans looking to embark on local adventures. According to the National Park Foundation, most Americans live within ? 100 miles of a national park. With 419 national park sites in the United States—and at least one national park in every state—Marriott Bonvoy members can plan a national park road trip earning points for stays at Marriott properties throughout their journey toward free nights for future trips and qualifying nights toward elite status. “In 1916, legislation creating the National Park Service was enacted. The noble vision behind the act has provided generations of Americans and visitors abroad the gift of experiencing our country’s greatest treasures,” said Brian King, global officer, digital, distribution, revenue strategy and global sales for Marriott International. “We are thrilled to offer Marriott Bonvoy members a convenient way to plan road trips and explore historical sites and national wonders with their friends and families with this one-of-a-kind travel partnership. The opportunity to experience breathtaking scenery in pristine wilderness settings while giving back to the National Park Foundation is invaluable and will help preserve parks for future adventure seekers.”

Four Winds Casinos To Bring Its Popular Kankakee Grille To New Buffalo, Mich.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that they will open their popular Kankakee Grille restaurant in place of the Hard Rock Cafe at Four Winds New Buffalo, Mich. Kankakee Grille will open by late 2020. Four Winds Casinos has a Kankakee Grille at its South Bend, Ind., location that offers a diverse menu of comfort food with a modern twist. Kankakee Grille at Four Winds New Buffalo will also offer live music and entertainment, and feature outdoor seating as well as access to the Four Winds New Buffalo pool bar.

Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort A reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6 at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney resort hotels decked for the season. Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences.

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“National parks have something for everyone, and we can all play a role in helping to preserve them,” said Stefanie Mathew, senior vice president of corporate partnerships at the National Park Foundation. “The National Park Foundation is thankful to Marriott Bonvoy for not only offering members a nearby place to rest their head after a day full of park adventures, but also the support to help ensure these treasured natural and cultural sites are protected now and into the future.”

For the best experience possible, travelers should plan ahead by visiting the National Park Service website. To learn more about the National Park Foundation and Marriott Bonvoy marketing partnership visit hotel-deals.marriott.com/national-parks/

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Chicago Ranks 25th on Best Coffee Cities in U.S. The personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2020's best coffee cities in America. Chicago is ranked No. 25.

To determine the best local coffee scenes in America, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 12 key indicators of a strong coffee culture. The data set ranges from coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés per capita to the average price per pack of coffee. WalletHub determined the top 20 cities for coffee lovers as: 1. Seattle 2. San Francisco 3. Portland, Oregon 4. Miami 5. Tampa 6. Pittsburgh 7. Honolulu 8. Denver 9. Oakland, Calif.

10. Atlanta Other tidbits from the report: n Miami and Hialeah, Fla., have the lowest average price for a pack of coffee, $3.44; Honolulu is the city with the highest at $8.10. n Fremont, Calif., has the highest average annual spending on coffee per household, $236.41; Detroit has the lowest at $63.91. n Orlando has the most coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés (per square root of population), 0.4571; Laredo, Texas, has the fewest—0.0611.

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In your business, you want a vehicle that can give you the most bang for your buck, with enough room and payload to get the job done right. Ford introduces the new 2020 Transit, featuring Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, your choice of two available engines, a class-executive new 10-speed automatic transmission and new interior designs. Newly available Ford Co-Pilot 360 Technology includes pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert and trailer coverage, and much more.

Three types of Transits are available to suit your specific business needs: The Passenger Van, which has 2020 Transit cargo van with 3.5L PFDi V6 Engine. available seating for up to 15; the Crew Van and Cargo Van with 487.3 cu. ft. and a max payload capacity of 4,550 lbs.; and the Cutaway and Chassis Cab with an available GVWR of up to 11,000 lbs. Ford prioritized comfort and style by including rear parking sensors, remote keyless entry and air conditioning. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the refined six-cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic stability control supplements the drivetrain. You can check out these vehicles at Freeway Ford Truck Sales in Lyons, Ill. Established in 1971, Freeway Ford Truck Sales has been family-owned and operated for over 40 years while becoming a leader in the commercial truck business. Today, Freeway Ford is proud to say it is the only Ford commercial truck-only dealer in the Chicagoland area, and for good reason. Their knowledgeable sales team and skilled service technicians and parts consultants have made Freeway Ford the truck professionals. See their ad on page 16.

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Fox Valley Fire & Safety asks: When Was Your Ansul System Last Serviced?

Since March when COVID-19 became a constant threat to our health, many restaurants have experienced a period of closing. As an authorized service provider, Fox Valley Fire & Safety provides National Fire Protection Association code-compliant semi-annual service to ensure proper function of these life safety systems. During the past months your Ansul fire protection system may have missed its regular scheduled semi-annual service. It’s important to get your system back on track as soon as possible to protect your property, customers, employees and keep your business open.

Semi-annual service is much more than a visual inspection of the system components.

Certified technicians test the detection line to ensure its function, and replace the fusible links that are essential for activation of the system during a fire. These links are replaced semi-annually because grease buildup can delay or prohibit activation. The gas shutoff valve is tested for operation, and it’s imperative that the fuel to the cooking equipment is automatically shut off upon system activation. The remote pull station which is a way to activate the system manually when it is tested for operation.

The remote pull station is the second form of activation to ensure suppression in the event of a fire. The system surface nozzles are checked for proper location over the cooking appliances. If cooking equipment has been moved, the system may not provide proper suppression in the event of a fire. Duct and plenum nozzles are also inspected. Also, Fox Valley Fire & Safety verifies that system activation triggers the fire alarm system that notifies the proper authorities.

Don’t take chances with the life safety system in your business. Schedule an authorized service provider today.

You can find Fox Valley Fire & Safety in the directory under Fire Suppression Systems.

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Australian Vintner Makes Vegan Wines Australia's Fourth Wave Wine has developed a collection of four vegan-friendly wines called Hello! that contain no animal-derived fining agents often used in wine production but whose labeling is meant to appeal to all wine drinkers. -Adapted from The Drinks Business

‘The Ultimate Spam Brand Cookbook: 100+ Quick & Delicious Recipes from Traditional to Gourmet’ Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing $12.99 paperback, 144 pages ISBN: 978-1-4971-0072-5 Introducing a new Spam-themed cookbook from Fox Chapel Publishing. The book features over 100 elevated recipes for breakfast, appetizers, main courses and snacks, all starring this key ingredient. From gyros and Hawaiian pizza to barbecue sliders, enchilada breakfast casseroles, pho and so much more.

Each recipe is easy, quick and delicious. The book includes official Hormel Foods recipes and those contributed by Georgeann Leaming, champion of TV’s “Chopped”; Food Network guests Beth Esposito, Chad Barrett and Christian Gill; award-winning TV show host Martin Yan of “Yan Can Cook”; head chefs, restaurant owners and renowned industry leaders. For more information, visit foxchapelpublishing.com.

Stay-at-Home Students Gain Pets as Classmates According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, of the world's 1.5 billion pre-primary to secondary students, only one in three will attend school in classrooms this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many parents continue to work from home, they are also helping their children learn virtually. Pet Partners, the nation's leading organization registering therapy animals for animal-assisted interventions, along with one of the world's leading animal health companies, Elanco Animal Health, know that one member of the family can help ease this burden: the pet. The We Are All Ears encourages reading to pets, fostering youth literacy amid challenging learning landscape.

How Task Insurance an advocate for food business suppliers Task Insurance Group, focused on the food industry, has become advocate for food business owners. Task’s expertise in coverage for food-related risks; meat processors, warehousing, packaging, bakeries and restaurants is unequalled.

Task has a full-time team of support personnel that is HACCP certified, and knows the safe quality food platform inside and out. Additionally, by fostering close relationships with all of best food industry workers compensation markets, they can often save their clients substantial finds while providing increased protections. The firm is also 100% bilingual (English and Spanish).

The firm recently appointed Christina Hrebic as vice president of commercial lines, which extends the firm’s ability to provide full risk management/insurance policy assessments. Christina and the Task team are available to evaluate your coverages, which may result in savings or ways to increase your protections without added fees. Contact Task Insurance Group today. You can find their ad in our directories under Insurance Services.

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Sara Lee Frozen Bakery to Go Tree Nut, Peanut Free

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery announces that the primary bakery producing Superior On Main branded sweet baked goods is transitioning to operate as a peanut and tree nut free facility.

The bakery produces eclairs, brownies, madeleines, black and white cookies and seasonal iced cookies.

The statement “Made in a Peanut & Tree Nut Free Facility” will be added to Superior On Main ingredient labels for products made at the facility in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., and will debut on its Harvest Holiday seasonal products.

For all other remaining Superior On Main® products made at this facility, labels will be phased in during the remainder of this year.

Approximately 10 million Americans live with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, two of the most common allergens in the U.S.

Chefs Focusing on More Pop-Ups Pop-ups have emerged as a lifeline and earlycareer booster for chefs during the pandemic by allowing them to serve food where they're needed most while avoiding the costly overhead of keeping a traditional storefront open for limited dining. Chefs Sadie Mae Burns and Anthony Ha took their Vietnamese pop-up, Ha's Dac Biet, full time after the pandemic put a stop to their other restaurant jobs. -Source: Taste

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Palace Grill is a Classic Chicago Diner

Palace Grill, 1408 W. Madison in Chicago, is a classic American diner serving up some great food. Breakfast is the specialty of the house. It’s not just a neighborhood place; people come from all over to dine here.

The patio has been expanded into the parking lot for extra outdoor seating. One thing that hasn’t changed at the Palace Grill is the food and hospitality: Owner George Lemperis is on it!

He has a huge following. You probably will get the opportunity to meet George because he’s always at Palace Grill. He can be spotted greeting guests and stopping by their tables to check on them. George has to be one of the most personable people I know. It just makes it such a special dining experience when you visit. And if you’re a Blackhawks fan, you will love the memorabilia inside the restaurant. -V.M.

Snack Orders Surge Restaurants have seen orders ramp up between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. as people working from home look to break up the afternoon with snacks and small plates, according to YipitData. -Source: Restaurant Hospitality

Get Cinnabon in Grocer’s Frozen Aisle

Chicka-chicka Bon-Bon: Cinnabon has launched a Frozen Breakfast Creations line, featuring the CinnaBiscuit chicken sandwich. The line-up of six sweet and savory grocery offerings, including caramel pecan Ooey-Gooey Rolls, frosting-filled CinnaPastry, jalapeño cheddar sausage bites and the CheddarRoll sausage and egg sandwich.

The frozen food is for sale at Walmart and is coming this fall to Target, Safeway and Food Lion stores. Source: USA Today

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Local News Chicago Wine Consulting announces the grand opening of the first retail location at 1047 Waukegan Road in Glenview, Ill. The Chicago Wine Consulting store focuses on French wines, particularly wine from the Burgundy region of France and also offers a great selection of accessibly-priced wines for everyone from seasoned oenophiles to emerging wine enthusiasts. For the last eight years, Kitchfix, “Chicago’s healthiest meal delivery service,” has cooked for thousands of Chicagoans.

They are excited to launch their first on-demand restaurant concept: The Stayin Steakhouse. They want to share an entirely new way to experience Kitchfix in Chicago. Fat Milk, a direct trade Vietnamese Coffee Brand based in Chicago, sources beans directly from family-owned farms in Buôn Ma Thuôt, Dâk Lâk, Vietnam. Co-owners Lan Ho and Tuan Huynh started their business partnership in Chicago, having bonded over their vision for the local coffee industry and how it differed from what they encountered overseas.

Illinois online and retail sports books attracted $140.1 million in bets in August, making the state the fifth-largest legal market in the U.S. The state’s rapid ascension comes even as inperson registration rules remain inconsistent and tenuous, and without the largest operator in the country for much of the month, according to PlayIllinois analysts.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 100 E. Ontario St., will be closing its Chicago location after 46 years. The last day of service for the restaurant will be Dec. 31. While the iconic steakhouse was founded in Beverly Hills in 1938, the Prime Rib Chicago had a home in the McCormick Mansion since 1974.

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St. in Chicago, celebrates their two-year anniversary.

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Iconic luxury will be reimagined as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces a hotel-wide transformation. Steps from the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue shopping district, the hotel re-emerged this fall as a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy. The hotel offers guests a taste of Chicago’s rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences.

Chef Michael Woodhall’s new menu features flavors of the Mediterranean, from the South of France to the Basque region of Spain. Alfresco dining is offered on the spacious sidewalk cafe, along with open-air indoor seating in the main dining room. Naperville, Ill., based KeHE Distributors announced that it has completed a distribution agreement with National Co+op Grocers (NCG) on behalf of its 147 member retail food co-ops. This first-of-itskind supplementary supply agreement fortifies NCG’s supply chain capability and provides its members with a needed alternate source for natural, organic, specialty and fresh products. The Illinois Lottery has launched a new type of game called Fast Play, a quick and easy draw game that gives players a chance to win prizes at the point of purchase without picking numbers, completing play slips, scratching or waiting for draw results. It is the first lottery game of its kind in Illinois.

This year’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will be held in November as a special broadcast celebration.

ABC 7 Chicago, the Magnificent Mile Association, BMO Harris Bank and Walt Disney World Resort will kick off the holiday season with a special broadcast celebration of the “BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.”

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Frito-Lay, Feed the HR Matters Children Donate Meals to Students COVID-19 Will Affect 2021 Health Plans Despite the learning environment looking very different this fall, experts predict schools will remain a critical lifeline for many students and families who rely on school meal programs and other daily essentials. To provide some much-needed relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Frito-Lay has partnered with Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, to launch the "Building the Future Together" initiative supporting thousands of students across the U.S. The program will provide shelf-stable food to supplement more than a quartermillion meals and distribute 500,000 pantry staples, school supplies, snacks, books, hand sanitizer and personal care items to schools in underserved communities.

"As a food company, we have an opportunity to serve a greater good and work to support children having access to the food and resources they need," said Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America.

‘Dew Garita’ Debuts Red Lobster and PepsiCo have kicked off a new relationship with the “Dew Garita,” the first official Mountain Dew cocktail. The refreshingly fun cocktail will first be available at select Red Lobster restaurants and then nationwide by the end of 2020.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues without a widely available vaccine, its effects on benefits planning for next year are being felt—especially as open enrollment season approaches for many employers.

Some of the most common changes being made for 2021 health plans include: Potential Cost Increases and Plan Designs n Health care premium costs have increased at a steady rate over the past few years. Most industry experts are predicting 2021 medical plan premiums will increase around 8% to 15%. n Many patients are postponing elective surgeries and procedures this year due to COVID-19, but may opt to receive care in 2021, which would result in increased claims and costs. n There is no one-size-fits-all plan design when it comes to mitigating COVID-19-related costs. Employers will need to evaluate their unique circumstances and consider whether they need to shift some of their cost-sharing burden with a new plan design.

Telehealth Benefits n Telehealth is the practice of communicating electronically with a physician, typically via telephone or video chat. Many insurers are already covering telehealth under their plans, and it’s a safe bet that others will do the same. n During the pandemic, telehealth services have seen a significant increase in utilization. According to a survey from FAIR Health, there was a 4,347% increase nationally in telehealth utilization from March 2019 to March 2020. n Heading into 2021, expanded access to and coverage for telehealth services will be a priority for employees. Employers should evaluate their current offerings and consider adding or expanding this benefit.

Mental Health Benefits n According to a survey from mental health provider Ginger, nearly 7 in 10 employees cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the most stressful time in their careers. n As employees return to work, many are experiencing financial hardship, balancing new care-giving responsibilities, managing concerns over their physical well-being, and maintaining their mental well-being and health. n To help employees navigate these times and ease their return to work, employers should consider offering or revamping an existing employee assistance program and expanding mental health resources for the next benefits plan year.

For more on this topic, please contact Rob Wilson at rwilson@ thewilsoncompanies.com.

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