Provisions November December 2024 - NorthCenter by Performance Foodservice

» chef focus

Quick Bites of Holiday Prep

Last minute holiday ideas that play nicely into the new year.

» trend tracker

Souped-Up

Sales

Check out these tips to heat up sales and add bowls of comfort to your menu.

» business builder

Increase Efficiency in the New Year

Time to clean out the walk-ins and make your accountant happy with a thorough inventory. Maybe it’s even time to take a look at your menu and give it a good shakedown as well.

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Authentic Italian cuisine calls for authentic Italian ingredients. The Performance Foodservice family of Italian brands offers no less in our selection of impeccable Italian products. Our Piancone brand in the script logo identifies it as imported and represents the highest level of authentic flavor and quality insisted upon by discerning operators.

PIANCONE® IMPORTED ITALIAN DRY POTATO GNOCCHI

November December&

New Year, New Plan Rose Lasagna

Handcrafted Roma Lasagna is

rolled and coated in a blend of heavy cream and marinara, with a gloriously cheesy mixture of ricotta, mascarpone, mozzarella, and tangy Pecorino Romano — all under the legendary Roma brand.

YEAR END LABOR SAVERS

» Master Inventory

Inventory is what allows you to make money, so it’s important to have a firm grasp on what yours looks like at all times. Take time at the end of the year to do a complete, thorough inventory of all perishable and nonperishable items. Make sure staff are trained to complete inventory checks to your specs, and put a plan in place for regular checks.

After you’ve created or refined your inventory system, you can begin to look at the details within your numbers, such as yield and profitability of certain items. It’s also a good opportunity to standardize your recipes and address proper portion sizing among all BOH staff. Waste is another huge issue when it comes to inventory management. As you create a system, make sure it accounts for waste. Staff should be properly trained in FIFO (first in, first out), safe handling, and labeling to help mitigate loss, whether from spoilage or theft.

» Streamline Menus

Look for areas where you can improve profitability, especially by examining COGS (cost of goods sold) and looking for opportunities to make improvements. Use your numbers from 2024 to determine your highest selling and most profitable menu items as well as those items that could be taken off the menu due to lackluster performance. Think about seasonality throughout 2025 to identify potential specials or longterm menu items that will raise ticket averages while keeping customers happy.

» Get Fully Digital

Over the past two years, we’ve seen the importance of creating an online presence, as diners have been going online for their restaurant orders. Now more than ever, it’s important to take control of your online presence. Make sure all of your online profiles are accurate — location, hours, and especially contact information should be correct and easy to find.

With 2024 coming to an end, it’s time to evaluate what went well over the past year and where there may be potential for growth.

CREAMY

Panko Fried Burrata Winter Ceviche

W/ TOMATO PESTO TOAST

Crispy and creamy burrata fried golden brown served on top a pesto brushed crust with a jammy fresh tomato compote, finished with pepperoni crumbs.

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Melt-in-your-mouth fish with a medley of roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, and jalapenos, tossed in coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice, garnished with sliced cucumber and radishes for a festive touch.

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GOURMET PASTRIES®

The Guest House® brand portfolio, exclusively from Performance Foodservice, encompasses high quality teas, cocoa, and honey and is being expanded to include gourmet pastries perfect for tea time or anytime.

® Gourmet Pastries are imported from Belgium and made with non-GMO ingredients, artisan milled flour, Belgian Chocolate and butter or margarine depending on the SKU.

GUEST HOUSE® GOURMET PASTRIES — VIENNOISERIE PASTRIES FROM YOUR OVEN

Guest House® Gourmet Pastries are pre-proofed and designed to be baked from frozen and enjoyed within minutes. Guest House® Gourmet Pastries take the guesswork out of incorporating high quality, artisan style, laminated, beautifully flaky dough with scrumptious sweet and savory fillings into any menu, buffet, bakery case or day part. Your options with this portfolio are vast — giving you the opportunity to have a bountiful bread basket of fresh baked butter croissants and danishes. These products are perfect for a brunch buffet, butter charcuterie board, alongside a soup or salad bar or as a fresh baked bakery offering in a coffee shop.

HOT COCOA

PFS #339667 6/50 CT

NSA TFF

PFS #451 6/24 CT

Made with a premium blend of rich European cocoas, fresh milk, and no artificial sweeteners, Swiss Miss delivers more wholesome, decadent chocolate flavor than any other brand. It’s available in a variety of versa tile packaging options, including single-serve packets, canisters, and dispensers. Simply add hot water, no milk required—and see profits increase with each cup.

CREAM CHEESE

Cream Cheese Cups 100/1 OZ PFS #999952

Cream Cheese Loaf 10/3 LB PFS #999958

Cream Cheese Bulk Bag 1/30 LB PFS #999959

Whipped Topping Aero, 16% Dairy PFS #337699 12/15 OZ

Whipped Topping Aero, Non-Dairy PFS #199416 12/14 OZ

Keebler®

take a brekki

ready-to-eat overnight oats with ancient grains

what ’s in this stuff?

brekki is made with nothing but the best ingredients, including ancient grains, almonds, oats, almond milk and organic coconut nectar To sweeten the deal, five of our flavors feature real fruit down under.

Root Vegetables

» Store between 34-36° F with good circulation; avoid direct airflow. » Carrots may develop a better flavor if stored near ethelyne-producing fruits.

carrots

radish

beets

etc

Mushrooms

» Store between 34-36° F with good circulation.

» Do not wash or cut until just before using.

white

portobello

other

FRESH PRODUCE

Fresh Herbs

FROZEN PREMIUM VEGETABLE BLENDS

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BLND STIR FRY SUGAR SNAP FZ 6/4 LB

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BLND FAJITA FZ

6/4 LB

Bold colors and crisp textures stand out in this mixture of sugar snap peas, julienne sliced carrots, broccoli florets, sliced water chestnuts, and red pepper strips.

A vibrant color combination of onion strips with yellow, green, and red pepper strips. 797726

BLND ISLAND FZ 6/4 LB

Exotic bias sliced yellow carrots set the tone for this colorful combination with whole green beans, broccoli cuts, and red pepper strips. 797728

BLND MONTE CARLO FZ

An appealing trio of whole baby carrots, whole green beans, and whole yellow wax beans. 797732

BLND CHATEAU FZ

6/4 LB

A luxurious mix of broccoli florets, bias sliced carrots, cauliflower, and bias sliced yellow squash and green zucchini

Yellow and orange bias cut carrots, whole green beans, and red pepper strips.

FLAVOR FROM START TO FINISH

CLASSIC CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FEATURING CUSTOM CULINARY® GOLD LABEL CHICKEN BASE

Whether you’re looking for food bases, liquid stock concentrates or ready-to-use broths, the Custom Culinary® bases portfolio is truly best-in-class. We offer an extraordinary selection of flavorful products to suit a range of operations and back-of-house needs.

WHOLESOME ATTRIBUTES

Our Gold Label True Foundations™ line features clean, simple ingredient decks that yield complex flavors. We also offer low-sodium and gluten-free varieties. All Custom Culinary® bases have 0g trans fat with no MSG added.

PLANT-BASED MENUING

Meat-free means flavorful when you start with vegan and vegetarian bases from Custom Culinary® . Our Chef’s Own™ Chicken-Style and Beef-Style Vegetable Base Consommé Prep are perfect for meatless menu options.

AUTHENTIC TASTE

Gold Label Savory Roasted® Bases deliver intense roasted flavors. Meat-first varieties from Master’s Touch® and Chef’s Own™ combine quality with convenience. Master’s Touch® Vegetable Bases deliver savory mushroom, mirepoix and roasted vegetable notes, too. Flavor-forward is the name of the game!

EASE OF PREPARATION

Our products offer consistent, reliable performance while being simple to use. Passport Global Flavors™ by Custom Culinary® Asian Broths help you bring on-trend dishes to the menu without the time or labor needed for scratch cooking. Gold Label True Foundations™ Liquid Stock Concentrates can be diluted with water or used straight from the bottle for extra versatility.

FROM FOUNDATIONS THROUGH FINISHING TOUCHES

BASES DO IT ALL.

Zebec™ Greek Seasoning is ideal as a seasoning for chicken, pork, lamb, beef, seafood, rice, pitas, salads, and dips. Zebec™ Greek Seasoning is an all-purpose seasoning that can be used before, during, and after the cooking process. It is also ideal as an ingredient in a Bloody Mary, dressings, marinades, and as a topping for popcorn and French fries, to name a few. Zebec™ Greek Seasoning is the best way to add flavor to Greek-inspired dishes.

Performance Foodservice proudly presents Zebec™ Greek Seasoning, packed in 6/27-oz. shaker bottles per case. Zebec™ Greek Seasoning is a combination of dried herbs and aromatic spices, including salt, black pepper, dehydrated garlic, oregano, parsley, dehydrated onion, rosemary, sage, and thyme.

SAMPLE BAG

Zebec™ is our brand of specialty Mediterranean foods, and ingredients. Named after the 16th-century Mediterranean sailing ship used for commerce and trading, Zebec™ captures authentic spices, flavors, and culinary influences of the Mediterranean region. Mediterranean cuisine is one of the top fastest growing cuisines in America.

Sweetener Packets (FKA

Croutons & Salad Topper

Sweetener Packets (FKA

Croutons & Salad Topper

all-purpose seasoning that can be used before, during, and after the cooking process. It is also ideal as an ingredient in a Bloody Mary, dressings, marinades,

Dry Salad Dressing Mix

FRESH BAKED SATISFACTION

ROLL & BISCUIT DOUGHS

® PANKO BREAD CRUMBS

Foodservice products that

Philosophy

Performance Foodservice presents several varieties of Bread Crumbs and Cracker Meal under the West Creek®, Roma® and Asian Pride® brands. Use as a topping, as a breader or as an ingredient, West Creek® Bread Crumbs and Cracker Meal, Roma® Bread Crumbs and Asian Pride® Panko Bread Crumbs are a must‑have for any restaruant kitchen.

Philosophy

Foodservice products that offer outstanding quality and value.

WEST CREEK ® BREAD CRUMBS AND CRACKER MEAL, ROMA ® BREAD CRUMBS AND ASIAN PRIDE ® PANKO BREAD CRUMBS

AND CRACKER MEAL,

Philosophy

West Creek® Bread Crumbs and Cracker Meal is made from enriched flour and available in three different textures for a broad range of uses like casseroles, stuffing, a meatloaf ingredient, thickening stews, or a crispy coating to fried and baked foods.

Foodservice products that offer outstanding quality and value.

BREAD CRUMBS AND CRACKER MEAL, BREAD CRUMBS AND ASIAN PRIDE ® PANKO BREAD CRUMBS

Foodservice products that offer outstanding quality and value.

Roma® Bread Crumbs are an Italian style seasoned blend of bread crumbs and an ideal ingredient for a consistent Italian breader. There’s no need to add your own seasonings because the work is done for you.

Foodservice products that offer outstanding quality and value.

Philosophy

Used as a topping, as a breader or as an ingredient, Asian Pride® Panko Bread Crumbs are a staple for many Japanese restaurants and growing in popularity with restaurants of all kinds. The light, airy and unseasoned Japanese style bread crumb is made from a crustless bread and provides a delicate and crisp texture that does not overpower the foods in which is used. Made with wheat flour, Asian Pride® Panko Bread Crumbs have the versatility to be used as a topping, an ingredient or a breader for baked or fried foods.

Performance Foodservice presents several of Bread Crumbs and Cracker Meal West Creek®, Roma® and Asian brands. Use as a topping, as a breader or ingredient, West Creek® Bread Crumbs Cracker Meal, Roma® Bread Crumbs

West Creek® Bread Crumbs and Cracker Meal

Roma® Bread Crumbs

available in three different textures for a broad range of uses like casseroles, stuffing, a meatloaf ingredient, thickening stews, or a crispy coating to fried and baked foods.

West Creek® Bread Crumbs and Cracker

seasoned blend of bread crumbs and an ideal

Enjoy true Italian flavor anywhere in the world with Performance Foodservice branded imports. These premium products promise incredible flavor in every course of a meal. Combine olives, peppers, pepperoncini, artichokes, capers, and mushrooms for an unforgettable antipasto salad. Sauces made with extra virgin olive oil top the finest pastas for genuine, flavorful Italian entrees. Finally, pamper the palate with a rich cup of espresso and a variety of imported classic Italian desserts.

OLIVES

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ROMA OLIVE BLK PITTED MED RIPE 231866 ROMA OLIVE QUEEN GRN STFD 140-160 231872 ROMA OLIVE SLCD RIPE IMP

231879 ROMA OLIVE STFD MANZ 340-360 288570 ROMA OLIVE KALAMATA LG PITTED PEPPERS

232061 PIANCONE PEPPER RED FIRE RSTD 231651 ROMA PEPPERONCINI WHOLE ARTICHOKES

233570 PIANCONE ARTICHOKE ROMAN STYLE W/STEM

231702 ROMA ARTICHOKE HEART QRTR CAPERS

232072 ROMA CAPER NONPAREILLE IMP MUSHROOMS

270564 ASSOLUTI MUSHROOM PCS & STEM 231802 ROMA MUSHROOM PCS & STEMS SEAFOOD

84771 ROMA CLAM WHL BABY 322879 ROMA ANCHOVIES IN OLIVE OIL PASTAS

233294 PIANCONE GNOCCHI POTATO 233297 PIANCONE PASTA LINGUINE IMP 245939 PIANCONE PASTA PENNE RIGATE #76 IMP 267983 ROMA PASTA CAPELLINI IMP 267984 ROMA PASTA SPAGHETTI IMP 267994 ROMA PASTA LINGUINE IMP 267995 ROMA PASTA FETTUCCINE IMP

267998

267999

618402

ROMA PASTA PENNE RIGATE IMP

ROMA PASTA FARFALLE IMP

6/#10 4/1 GA 6/#10 4/1 GA 4/2 kg 6/#10 4/1 GA 6/2 KL 6/88 OZ 6/32 OZ

68OZ/6 #10 68OZ/6 #10 24/10 OZ 12/28 OZ

12/500 GM

#6 20/1 LB 20/1 LB 2/10 LB 2/10 LB 2/10 LB 2/10 LB 2/10 LB 2/10 LB

ROMA PASTA PENNE RIGATE 14% ITALY 2/10 LB

OILS & VINEGARS

247551 ASSOLUTI OIL OLIVE 100% EXTRA VIRGIN 434904 PIANCONE BALSAMIC GLAZE

233067 PIANCONE VINEGAR BALSAMIC 288489 ROMA VINEGAR BALSAMIC 434903 PIANCONE VINEGAR RED WINE

483970 PIANCONE VINEGAR RED WINE TOMATOES

233022 PIANCONE TOMATO PEAR WHL PLD PUREE W/BASIL 6/#10

231880 ROMA TOMATO SUN DRIED JULIENNE FLOUR

233612 ROMA FLOUR 00 12% FRUIT

267816 MAGELLAN PEACHES SLICED LS

267822 MAGELLAN PINEAPPLE SLICES IN JUICE 66CT

267823 MAGELLAN PINEAPPLE TIDBITS IN JUICE

375767 MAGELLAN PINEAPPLE CHNK IN JUICE

318438 MAGELLAN PINEAPPLE CRUSHED IN JUICE

318420 MAGELLAN FRUIT SALAD TROPICAL LS

SPICES

261399 ROMA GARLIC GRANULATED

261432 ROMA OREGANO LEAVES

261439 ROMA PARSLEY FLAKES 6/16 oz

GOURMET

BAVARIAN PRETZELS

Delancey Street Deli® Gourmet Bavarian Pretzels are high-quality pretzels featuring an authentic taste and texture made using a 200-year-old recipe from Muenster, Germany. They are the ideal addition to any menu and are perfect paired with our West Creek® Beer Cheese Dip or Contigo® Queso Blanco.

These products are parbaked and need only be thawed and heated before serving. The Pretzel Bites are packed with a salt pack to allow the operator to decide whether and how much to salt the product once heated.

SERVE WITH

ITEM#DESCRIPTION

629397/FH980Bavarian

PFS

629392/FH974 Bavarian

629399/FH976Bavarian

PFS

Delancey Street Deli Gourmet Bavarian Pretzels are high-quality pretzels featuring an authentic taste and texture made using a 200-year-old recipe from Muenster, Germany. Delancey Street Deli® Gourmet Bavarian Pretzels come in three delicious options including Pretzel Sticks, Pretzel Bites and 10-oz. Pretzel Twists. They are the ideal addition to any menu and are perfect paired with our West Creek Beer Cheese Dip or Contigo® Queso Blanco.

PFS

Bavarian Pretzel Bites with Salt Pack

Original Favorites

Endless Opportunities

Profitable Ideas

Our imaginative menu ideas feature

foods

pair perfectly with high-margin beverages to increase checks and profits.

» Fully Cooked Pot Roast

PFS #949054 2/7 LB

Boneless Buffet Ham PFS #2316 1/12.94 LB

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

Performance Foodservice is proud to offer our customers a full line of authentic gourmet beef and pork meatballs. Roma branded meatballs are crafted from only the freshest cuts of meat and blended with carefully selected Italian spices and cheeses. These heat and serve meatballs are very easy to prepare and are perfect for dine in, takeout and delivery menus. Try these sensational products today and see what Performance can do for your business!

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY YOU CAN COUNT ON

•Only the highest quality meats are used in these authentic Italian recipes

•Homemade taste is achieved by using authentic Italian spices and carefully selected cheeses

•Recipes are prepared with real breadcrumbs

•Meatballs are uniform in shape, size and weight

•Product is very easy to prepare just heat and serve

•Perfect product for dine in, take out and delivery operations

MAYO

Philosophy

Performance Foodservice is pleased to offer a selection of premium and value mayonnaise products under its West Creek, Roma and Silver Source brands. This assortment of mayonnaise is perfect for sandwich spreads, dipping sauce ingredients, ingredients in dressings, and main dish flavor enhancement. West Creek and Roma products meet or exceed demanding standards to ensure repeated quality and consistency. Silver Source products provide operators with an economical value product.

Features and Benefits

West Creek, Roma, and Silver Source mayonnaise products:

•

• Are specially formulated with higher oil content, allowing extra holding power and creamy texture

The Deli style product has a unique flavor profile that preferred by those in certain regions

• Are gluten free

• Have extra holding power due to high oil content

• Are creamy in texture

• Are trans fat free

• Meet circle U kosher standards

Target Markets

Products

West Creek and Roma portion controlled products are great for

establishments, hotels, country clubs, cafeterias, and delicatessens.

A CELEBRATION OF FINEST ITALIAN

Piancone® Epicureo is Performance Foodservice’s exclusive chef-centric epicurean brand of carefully selected products measured to the highest gastronomic standards. Products that bear the Piancone® Epicureo brand name carry an assurance they are carefully selected and produced to the highest standards of superior and craftsmanship.

P IAN C ONE ® E PI CUREO FR OZEN FRESH LY PRE PARED FILLED PAS TA

Performance Foodservice proudly presents Piancone® Epicureo Frozen Freshly Prepared Pasta that is proudly manufactured in the USA with old-world Italian expertise and skill. Piancone® Epicureo Frozen Freshly Prepared Pasta features a beautifully thin egg pasta that is filled to the brink with glorious, delicious clean label ingredients with a hefty ratio of filling to pasta. Piancone® Epicureo Frozen Freshly Prepared Filled Pasta yields 30-50% more portions per case since they absorb water and increases in weight when prepared, unlike precooked pasta products that already contain water weight. The manufacturing process results in a double-bellied or “double-stuffed” ravioli, where each piece consists of about 80% filling and 20% pasta. Available in bulk packs, this product offering will meet any operator’s need for delicious, fresh tasting pasta.

5 Cheese Ravioli-1.5 oz. - Premium fresh impastata ricotta, shredded mozzarella, imported Fontina, Wisconsin white cheddar, and pecorino Romano cheeses, wrapped

large hexagon-shaped egg pasta ravioli FZ

5 Cheese Ravioli-1.5 oz. - Premium fresh impastata ricotta, shredded mozzarella, imported Fontina, Wisconsin white cheddar, and pecorino Romano cheeses, wrapped in a large hexagon-shaped egg pasta ravioli FZ

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616868 Roasted Vegetable Ravioli-1.5 oz. - 100% VEGAN AND PLANT-BASED — Freshly roasted carrots, string beans, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet peas, sweet corn, caramelized onions, and red peppers, wrapped in a large medallion-shaped egg-free pasta ravioli FZ

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616873

616875

616876

Roasted Vegetable Ravioli-1.5 oz. - 100% VEGAN AND PLANT-BASED — Freshly roasted carrots, string beans, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet peas, sweet corn, caramelized onions, and red peppers, wrapped in a large medallion-shaped egg-free pasta ravioli FZ

Braised Short Rib Ravioli-2 oz. - Tender, slowly braised beef short rib with puréed carrots, caramelized onions, and a sprinkle of mozzarella, wrapped in a jumbo round egg pasta ravioli FZ

Lobster Ravioli 1.5 oz. - Large chunks of North Atlantic lobster meat, caramelized shallots, fresh herbs, and just a dash of ricotta and mascarpone cheeses, wrapped in a large round sunflower-shaped egg pasta ravioli FZ

Butternut Squash Ravioli - .8 oz. - Freshly roasted butternut squash and pumpkin delicately sweetened with imported mostarda di frutta, crushed amaretti biscuits, and nutmeg, wrapped in yellow turmeric pasta in a small round ravioli FZ

Sweet Pea Caramelized Onion Ravioli-1.5 oz. - Sautéed sweet English peas with caramelized onions, ricotta, fresh mozzarella and pecorino cheeses; wrapped in a large hexagon-shaped egg pasta ravioli FZ

COMPLETE YOUR DISH

A CORNERSTONE OF ITALIAN TRADITION

CHEESE PLEASE

#616873

Lobster Ravioli* #616873

Authentic Italian Products

PFS# 416002 Roma Jumbo Stuffed Cheese Shells

PFS# 618041 Piancone Jumbo Round Gourmet Cheese Ravioli - Made with Bacio

PFS# 803865 Roma Eggplant Cutlets Breaded Naples Skin On

PFS# 268688 Roma Round Spinach & Cheese Ravioli PFS# 643278 Roma Cheese Lasagna Rollettes

Increase Efficiency

IN THE NEW YEAR

BE RESOLUTE: Keep what sells well and what makes sense. The rest is simply a distraction.

The holidays will be over soon, and it’s the perfect time to do a little housecleaning. Time to clean out the walk-ins or put on a fresh coat of paint. Maybe it’s time to take a look at your menu and give it a good shakedown as well. When you opened, you had a focused menu that told a wellcurated culinary tale, but over the years a little drift has set in. Perhaps it was a popular special or seasonal dish that was such a hit you had to make it permanent. Now your clear culinary vision is bogged down in a compendium of competing tastes and influences. So, what to do…

REDUCE

Do you remember why you have an Asian salad on the menu? Nothing else on the menu has an Asian influence, and the ingredients are so specific and unique that it affects your food cost and waste calculations. The problems here are myriad: out-of-season ingredients tend to be more expensive and of lower quality, stocking ingredients for an expansive menu is costly and, even with good storage practices, increases waste. Then there’s the daily prep and effect on the line — less is definitely better.

REVIEW

Poll your kitchen crew. What dish bogs them down in the middle of a busy

service? Can simple changes be made to make it more efficient, or is it too reliant on ingredients that aren’t part of the normal mise en place? Even if a dish is a reasonably good seller, maybe it’s not a good fit and is having negative consequences on other parts of service.

Couple reading a menu in a restaurantDon’t forget to ask your frontof-house people for input. An item might sell well because of the description on the menu, but your servers know what is being eaten and what is being picked at. Diners might be generally happy with their meal, but the next time that mediocre dish might mean the difference between you or the restaurant down the street getting the booking.

RENEW

Tastes and trends change. Rethink your sauces to appeal to the trend for less heavy or overpowering tastes, and let your high-quality ingredients shine — try brushing fish with olive oil and flavoring only with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme before roasting, for example. Ingredients that have come under public scrutiny can be a little more problematic, especially in this age of misinformation. Fortunately, we live in a time where origin sourcing is well-documented and available, helping you make informed choices about your ingredients. Performance brands such as Bay Winds®, Braveheart® Beef, and

FarmSmart® are sourced using industryleading, rigorous specifications. Simple menu changes that inform your diners about your commitment to sustainability can allay most public perceptions, while good front-of-house education can completely lay them to rest.

RESOLUTE

As in, be resolute. Any refocusing of your menu is going to get feedback, often in the form of “that was my favorite dish” or vague comments about that being the only reason patrons come. Smile, nod your head, but don’t give in. Adding one new plate at a time was how menu creep started in the first place. Nostalgia diners tend not to be the core of your business. Keep what sells well and what makes sense. The rest is simply a distraction.

A short, well-curated menu is a thing of beauty — something that can appeal to the majority of people coming through your door and bring them back again and again. It also reduces your food costs and helps keep service streamlined and efficient. Seasonal specials should remain seasonal, and while there is nothing wrong with using your special board to field test new ideas and ingredients, don’t forget to drop a less successful dish before making it permanent — lest the menu creep returns.

The Ultimate in Taste and Convenience

BRE ADED AND PROCESSE D S HRIMP

PRODUCT VERSATILITY

Performance Foodservice features and expansive offering of breaded and processed seafood products under its Empire’s Treasure® and World Dock Seafood® brands. Breaded and battered selections of cod, pollock, and shrimp are available in a variety of portions to suit any menu need. Empire’s Treasure® and World Dock Seafood® Breaded Shrimp are available in butterflied, tail-on, and tail-off varieties.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Empire’s Treasure® and World Dock Seafood® Breaded and Processed Seafood products are:

• Consistent in flavor, appearance, and texture

• Breaded and ready-to-fry

• Versatile across a variety of menus and cuisines

• Ideal source of protein

• Conveniently packaged

PREMIUM GLACE, DEMI GLACE & SOUS VIDE ENTRÉES

SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SAVINGS WITHOUT COMPROMISING EXCELLENCE

Culinary perfection – consistency and quality – is your benchmark for every plate leaving your kitchen. But, your staff is lean and time is short. Bonewerks offers smart alternatives to the arduous process of making reduced stock foundations in your kitchen. Our line of premium Glace, Demi Glace and fully prepared, oven-seared Sous Vide Entrées save you time and money without compromising your kitchen’s excellence.

SOUS VIDE ENTRÉES

• High quality, never brined, injected or pumped

• Labor Savings – no prep/no mess; just heat & serve!

• Fully prepared, oven-seared, 100% yield

• Consistent portions & quality

• Convenient & versatile

• Pouch to plate in minutes

• Finishing sauce in every pouch

PREMIUM GLACE, DEMI GLACE

• Classically prepared from first draw stocks

• Slow-cooked in kettles up to a 24 hour process

• No roux, liaison or starch influences - glace/elite

• Fully seasoned & ready to use - classic

• In-house oven-roasted bones

Thousands of finer restaurants across the U.S. call out Faroe Islands Salmon on their menus. Why? It’s been described by consumers and restaurant critics alike as perhaps the most perfect salmon in the world. And for good reason. Salmon is preferred by consumers time and time again for its taste, texture, and numerous health benefits.

Bay Winds® Faroe Islands North Atlantic Salmon are fed an antibioticfree and additive-free non-GMO fish meal diet that is high in Omega 3 with concentrations of fatty fish such and herring and mackerel, fish oils, and other carefully chosen nutrients.

Bay Winds® Faroe Islands North Atlantic Salmon is cultivated through years of selective breeding combined with exacting, vertically integrated, sustainable, and traceable fishery practices. The salmon are nourished with specially formulated high-quality feed (featuring the industry’s highest marine protein content) rich in fish oil and fish meal which helps create exceptional salmon.

They are farmed raised in consistent cold, stable water temperatures with strong currents that swiftly replace the water in the fjords in which the salmon live. These practices and conditions of selective breeding, feed, and cold water creates salmon with a higher fat content, wonderful flake, and a mouthwatering taste.

Selling Points

• Higher quality fish meal/feed that more closely resembles what wild salmon eat.

• Fish meal is non-GMO and has no antibiotics or artificial additives.

• Salmon is naturally high in Omega 3's and Bay Winds® Faroe Islands North Atlantic Salmon is higher than most other farmed salmon.

• Raised in clean, cold, strong ocean current waters.

• Harvested live in deep hulls in transport boats and processed promptly to retain freshness.

• Bay Winds® higher, narrow trim spec means consistent sized portions.

Eating Experience Described

• An exquisite, rich, buttery, firm, flavorful North Atlantic Salmon with deep coral-colored flesh and a lovely, rich, sweet finish.

• Best served roasted, grilled, or sauteed to let the high quality of the salmon shine through.

*Dataessentials states Salmon has a 42.4% menu penetration, and 63% of consumers love or like it.

In addition, the unique process produces salmon that is nutrient dense, an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals with a texture, color, taste and performance unlike other salmon. Shipped frozen within hours of being harvested in the Faroe Islands, Bay Winds® Faroe Islands North Atlantic Salmon is premium salmon at its finest.

MENU SUGGESTIONS

Add Bay Winds® Faroe Islands North Atlantic Salmon to your menu with these menu suggestions:

• Sage Rubbed Salmon

• Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame and Ginger

• Salmon with Maple and Pecan Glaze

Souped-Up Sales

TOP IT OFF: Not only can they spur creativity in the kitchen as extra ingredients, toppings make an ordinary soup much more appealing to diners.

January is National Soup Month — the perfect time to promote soup as a comforting item, and the perfect addition to any meal. Additionally, check average increases by about $3.50 when soup is added to an order, according to research. Save labor, maximize your inventory, and drive demand during National Soup Month with these seasonal soup menu tips.

TWISTS ON TRADITION

The traditional tomato soup, French onion, and clam chowder are all standouts in the winter months. However, mixing it up with some unique modern takes on the classics can be all you need to persuade guests to spend a little more at your restaurant. Crème fraiche, homemade brioche croutons, and decadent lobster or curried shrimp can all bring new life to a traditional tomato soup.

Throw in some Creole spices, andouille sausage, crispy bacon, and charred green pepper for a Cajun version of the classic clam chowder that brings the heat and flavor but isn’t too far for soup traditionalists to venture.

PERFECT PAIR

The versatility of soup is great for chefs to stretch margins and experiment with their culinary creativity. Since the pairing possibilities are nearly endless, it allows you to play with different combinations for a more filling meal and get soups moving. Chili and baked potato is a superb pairing for winter months. Of course, the classic grilled cheese will go with just about any soup. A crunchy and crispy BLT sammie would also work very well here.

Just as soup and sandwiches go hand

in hand, soup and salads are an equally powerful combo. A salad with peppery arugula, walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola, beets, sliced pears, and a light vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to a creamy soup or meaty stew. For something a little heartier, like sandwiches, consider a marinated steak sandwich with a silky lobster bisque for a spin on surf and turf. A panini with marinated, roasted, or grilled veggies, a zesty aioli, and avocado is another great option to get mouths watering. Of course, none of the above would be complete without some crusty bread or toasted crostinis for dipping, so make sure you don’t forget that!

SOUPER STARTERS

Beyond center-of-the-plate options, soup works great as a base to add depth and extra flavor to a variety of dishes. Flex your culinary muscle by taking the soup out of the bowl and into your other kitchen creations — using soup as an ingredient to reduce other ingredient costs and prep time while adding extra flavor enhancements.

Consider Campbell’s® Roasted Red Pepper & Smoked Gouda Bisque to create a goat cheese and basil pesto quesadilla with a creamy roasted red pepper sauce for a fun appetizer or main entrée. Or use cream of mushroom soup for a fullbodied, robust mushroom risotto, or a cream of chicken soup for a hearty casserole or chicken dish that will keep customers cozy and increase check averages.

SOUP OF THE SEASON

Seasonal soups also have the power to drive sales. According to a Technomic Consumer Report, 61% of consumers are more likely to order soup when it’s

cold outside, and 65% of consumers say describing an item as seasonal enhances the flavor. Additionally, spicy ingredients are trending as consumers seek more flavor intensity. This is especially true with millennials. 37% prefer to order soups with spicy flavors, so turn up the heat with Thai chiles in a coconut curry ramen dish, a zesty chicken tortilla soup, or a hearty chili with varieties of peppers and spices.

Since National Soup Month falls in January, many diners will be seeking out healthier choices to appease their resolutions. 35% of consumers feel healthier after eating meals that include soup, so entice your guests to spend more with a few lighter, but equally flavorful options. A vegetable, broth-based soup with kale, small potatoes, roasted tomatoes, white beans, and Italian spices is a filling yet healthy choice that can appeal to healthy-seeking guests.

TOPPINGS

Lobster, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, pickled veggies, and toasted nuts — topping possibilities are endless. Not only can they spur creativity in the kitchen as extra ingredients, toppings make an ordinary soup much more appealing to diners. Patrons perceive garnished soups as having a higher value, so it’s possible to charge as much as 25% more. For an updated winter favorite, top butternut squash with pepitas, a dollop of crème fraiche, and crumbles of goat cheese or crispy chickpeas.

Whether you opt for satisfying soup pairings, tempting twists on tradition, or seasonal favorites, these tips will set you up for success during National Soup Month.

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