Culinary Cues

JULY 22, 2021

Restaurants are open, and customers who have been prisoners of the pandemic are anxiously coming out of their shells and flooding to restaurants that are ill equipped to deal with the surge. Companies like King Arthur Flour couldn’t keep up with the demand for flour and even their baking equipment. Is this the answer?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2023

I have a few pieces of gym equipment in my basement. How many of us lament how great it would be to play like Tommy Emanuel, Eric Clapton, or Joe Bonamassa, but do so while staring at the equipment and exhaling a sigh of disappointment. Come on, you can invest 16 minutes every day if the result is greatness!

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7 Shifts

APRIL 29, 2021

Personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning supplies. Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. You can use the funds to cover expenses incurred from February 15, 2020 until March 11, 2023.Expenses

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

This is defined in articles from local newspapers to the New York Times, from industry magazines and websites to social media, and from industry blogs to podcasts by the dozens – everyone states the problem, points a finger, and portrays the issue as someone else’s doing.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 3, 2023

You may also like our article on whether coffee roasters should add robusta to blends if arabica prices increase again. There are many business costs which roasters need to consider – including equipment, rent, energy bills, shipping and transportation, and more. Want to read more articles like this? Why are costs rising?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. The article was my first to go viral allowing me to realize that so many chefs and cooks were looking for a structure that defines what it means to be a professional. Respect is the most important foundation of success in any field.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This article will cover how implementing automation tools like IoT monitoring can save your business money, protect your inventory, and save time. Take temperature checks – constantly checking equipment to ensure its optimal temperature is an essential daily task. Inflation is promptly changing the behavior of everyone.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Procuring the right restaurant equipment serves as the backbone of a restaurant’s success. According to research by the National Restaurant Association, efficient equipment is the key to significant savings. However, regular maintenance of restaurant equipment is mandatorily recommended to avoid last-minute emergencies.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 13, 2023

You may also like our article on how coffee shops can use coffee concentrate. What about cold brew equipment? Alongside different brewing methods, coffee shops can use a range of equipment to prepare cold brew. Espresso machines and grinders for espresso are both essential pieces of equipment for any coffee shop.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

You may also like our article on how coffee roasters can design an appealing and efficient roasting space. What equipment do roasters need to preserve green coffee freshness & quality? In terms of storage equipment, green coffee silos are a popular solution for many roasters. Want to read more articles like this?

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that?

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2023

Treat the ingredients you work with and the equipment you use as if you bought them with your own money. Treat the dishwasher with respect. Treat everyone with respect. Remember that no job is beneath you and everything in a kitchen is everyone’s job. Are you proud of your work?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This article will shed light on a range of restaurant-specific energy efficiency tactics and explore several recommendations—from low-to-no-cost actions that require minimal investment to more substantial and strategic approaches that promise a significant return on efficiency-related expenditure.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

If we have any extra it would be our preference to give it to our employees, offer a steady paycheck to the owner/operator, and maybe fix or replace equipment that is beyond its useful life. Please don’t ask us to take it on the chin. We play an important role in the communities where we reside. We would love that.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 19, 2021

Buying equipment is often considered one of the most tedious tasks while opening a restaurant. As the speed of preparation and customer service depends highly on the kitchen efficiency, you must pay due attention to the quality of your equipment. High-quality equipment ensures better performance and increased output in operations.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable. Outside people went about their day, never giving mind to the effort, dichotomy of characters, hustle, stress, and complexity of what takes place in the “back of the house” at a twelve hundred room hotel.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 29, 2023

You may also like our article on using software and data to improve performance in coffee shops. Many of them also buy expensive equipment that needs to be operated and maintained to a high standard, as well as buying high-quality coffees and building good relationships with producers.” Want to read more articles like this?

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is one of the most essential positions in the kitchen, operated by a person who is responsible for the single most expensive piece of equipment and one of the costliest inventories (China, flatware, glassware). It gives you a chance to demonstrate work ethic and your ability to be part of a team. Wax on, wax off, young grasshopper.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 30, 2023

You may also like our article on how automation is shaping the coffee industry. At Rosslyn, we work with a range of automated equipment, such as the Marco SP9.” Why should specialty coffee shops invest in more automatic brewing equipment? Read on for more of their insight into using automation to improve coffee extraction.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

You may also like our article on how access to coffee education changed during the Covid-19 pandemic. What’s more, sales of home brewing equipment also increased as consumers attempted to replicate café-quality coffee themselves. To find out, I spoke to three coffee professionals for their insight. Covid-19 and home coffee consumption.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or financial advice; instead, all content is for general informational purposes only. Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

We do know it will be different and the Baker’s Dozen list in this article will be only the start for those who think they are ready to take the leap. Are you willing to take the leap and dive into the deep end of the pool and are you equipped with proper floatation to ensure that you don’t sink to the bottom?

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

An article by Technomic says restaurants must also be mindful of the “ growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, storms, and cold snaps ” as they “ continue to affect restaurant sales and traffic.”

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 9, 2023

You may also like our article exploring the environmental impact of coffee roasting. However, in order to do so, roasters need access to specialist equipment. However, roasters should also seek the assistance of expert analysts who use specialist equipment,” Lorenzo says. “In Want to read more articles like this?

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Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 28, 2022

You may also like our article on cost management tips for smaller coffee roasters. Equipment size. As well as keeping costs down by purchasing smaller roasting equipment, micro roasters often also roast in smaller batches to improve quality control. Want to read more articles like this? How small is a micro roaster?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 27, 2023

You may also like our article on channelling and how it affects espresso extraction. Why is it so important for baristas to invest in high-quality distribution and tamping equipment? With high-quality distribution and tamping equipment, baristas can work more efficiently and effectively,” Wesley says. Enjoyed this?

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Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

Reference: Tomatosphere Let’s Talk Science The Lifecycle of a Tomato Plant PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

You may also like our article on career progression for specialty coffee baristas. Brett Bolwell is the CEO at Barista Equip , a coffee equipment distributor in the US. Similarly, baristas should be able to use a range of equipment, including a number of different espresso machines and grinders. Check out PDG Jobs here.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Menus became encyclopedic, the skills to execute these menus were over the top, the equipment that allowed for this level of creativity was space age and expensive, the intensity and stress in the kitchen was as heavy as lead, and the number of staff members required to execute this complexity was painful.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

Is there a reason for a process, the type of equipment used, timing, steps in flavor building, or using one specific ingredient over the other? Provide reading materials or links to articles that will reinforce what you say – it is important! nearly 800 articles on topics related to the life of cooks and chefs).

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 21, 2023

One of the most prominent is investing in more energy-efficient and sustainable equipment – such as carbon-neutral espresso machines. You may also like our article on branding and customisation: How espresso machine design is evolving. Then read our article on technical evolution: How espresso machines have changed in the 21st century.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable). For employees operating restaurant equipment, outline standard operating procedures, such as: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could become caught in machinery. Use equipment properly. Do not use frayed cords or defective equipment.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 2, 2023

You may also like our article on how coffee shops can make cold brew more profitable. But coffee shops can also invest in equipment which dispenses these ingredients more consistently. Then read our article on how coffee shops can use coffee concentrate. Want to read more articles like this? Enjoyed this?

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Sling

JUNE 9, 2023

So, in this article, we discuss some of the most important restaurant costs, how to calculate them, and how to use them to run your restaurant better. The term “restaurant costs” is generally used to describe one-time expenditures on material resources — such as food, liquor, dishes, equipment, and software — that keep the business running.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The latter, meanwhile, is a model which encompasses a group of farmers who process and sell their coffee collectively in order to gain better access to equipment, facilities, and business opportunities. You may also like our article on why people are calling for reform in Kenyan coffee production. Read on for more of their insight.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 29, 2022

You may also like our article on managing staff shortages during seasonal peak periods. Coffee shop owners can also invest in more automated equipment, such as automatic tampers or milk steamers. Then read our article on looking out for barista wellbeing after Covid-19. Want to read more articles like this? Enjoyed this?

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

MARCH 31, 2017

I was recently invited to moderate a panel on Foodservice Maintenance and Repair at the Gas Foodservice Equipment Network’s (GFEN) Commercial Foodservice Workshop. Richard Young, Director of Education. The meeting was held at Piedmont Natural Gas’ (PNG) Demonstration Kitchen located in PNG’s John H.

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