Restaurants & Institutions back issues from October 2000:
R&I beyond the cover.(Peccavi restaurant serves Mediterranean food)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... When Italian fare becomes so ubiquitous its ethnicity begins to blur, it only seems natural that restaurateurs endeavor to set themselves apart. Different approaches might employ a particular style or reach beyond traditional culinary borders. Joseph Savino, chef-owner of Peccavi in New ...
High Honors.(Julian Nabozny wins National Restaurant Association's 2000 Cornerstone Humanitarian Award)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Ringing up roughly $1 billion in sales each day, foodservice is beefy and robust, the happy beneficiary of an energetic economy and the increasing disinclination of Americans to cook their own meals. And by extension, many who inhabit its ranks are reaping the rewards of this strong, ...
We're Not There Yet.(restaurant need to work to achieve diversity and multiculturalsim)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Multicultural and diversity are among the buzzwords buzzing the loudest in business these days. This is especially true in foodservice. The trouble, though, with buzzwords is just that: They're buzzed about as if their mere utterance is the magical panacea for all our problems ....
CULINARY JUSTICE.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Officials at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice have an unusual "sentencing" option for wayward youth: nine months of culinary training at Johnson & Wales University's Miami campus. It's all part of a unique three-year partnership between J&W and the U.S. Department of Justice. The ...
Run for the Money.(Exxon Mobil Corp. plans On The Run fast food convenience store concept)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Exxon Mobil Corp. is accelerating its effort to grab the lead in the convenience-store/fast-food segment with a new concept, On The Run, which will include a dining area. On The Run Cafes will prepare breakfast items, sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and fried chicken, and ...
High Note.(Carl Karcher speaks to Pick Up Stix managers)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... The 100 participants leaned forward to catch every word from this messenger of empowerment and joy. The speaker? Carl Karcher, the 85-year-old restaurant legend and founder of the Anaheim, Calif. -based Carl's Jr. hamburger chain, And the audience? Executives and managers of Pick Up Stix, ...
McDONALD'S REFEATHERS THE NEST.(insists its egg suppliers take good care of their chickens)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... McDonald's Corp. thinks chickens also deserve a break today. It recently ordered its egg suppliers to the treatment of chickens by providing bigger cages, more water and phasing out the practice of beak removal. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based chain sent letters to the 27 suppliers ...
Food Focus.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Vinaigrettes are more diverse than ever, reflecting the trend to bold flavors and the growth of ethnic cuisines. Sometimes the oil is neutral to allow spices and flavors to shine but the power of a fruity, luscious extra virgin olive oil cannot be underscored. Vinaigrettes, however, are ...
Making the Grade.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... California restaurateurs say they don't have a problem with health inspections, they simply want the criteria for those inspections standardized statewide, putting an end to codes that vary widely between counties. The industry might be a step closer in its long fight for ...
Serving Big Helpings of Compassion.(Restaurant Neighbor Awards)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... THREE OPERATORS RECEIVE NRA'S RESTAURANT NEIGHBOR AWARDS. Some restaurant owners not only serve food, they serve their communities. The National Restaurant Association recently honored these super heroes with its second annual Restaurant Neighbor Awards. In South ...
Weighty Matters.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Go bigger or get smaller? The latest thinking on optimal quick-service burger bulk is as changeable as Madonna's wardrobe. Having just rolled out its two-hand Big Xtra burger, McDonald's already is toying with the antithesis of huge: In test in Wisconsin is a Mac Jr. sandwich, a ...
Steven C. Anderson.(political advocate for restaurant industry)(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000; ... It is inevitable in a presidential election year that almost everyone will be watching what happens at the top of the ticket. Will George W. Bush and the Republicans send Al Gore and the Democrats packing? Will the third-party candidates Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan play spoiler roles? Is ...
Italian BRANCHES.(restaurants serving Italian food)
Oct 01, 2000; ... The cuisine reaches far beyond it borders. Italian is among the most fashionable ethnic cuisines, capturing the spotlight more consistently than any other style of food. The red sauce-based fare of southern Italy was the standard before popularity shifted to the upper half of ...
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE.(employee incentives)(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Operators turn to experimental programs and novel incentives to attract and retain hourly employees. WHEN DARDEN RESTAURANTS decided to expand its newest chain, Smokey Bones BBQ and Sports Bar, to Columbus, Ohio, it counted on the growing popularity of barbecue to win over this ...
SIX WAYS TO BEAT THE WINTER.(Red Bone Alley)(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Discounts, promotions and charity events help boost first-quarter sales. What's life like during the first three months of the year at Red Bone Alley restaurant in Florence, S.C.? "We rally around and cry a lot," says Dale Barth, owner of the two-unit chain. "We build a fire ...
Piece of the Action.(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Papa Murphy's ups the ante in the pizza wars with take-and-bake pies. Here is how the ordering process works at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza's 588 units. The customer stands in front of a glass counter and tells an employee on the other side what kind of pizza ...
Putting Data to Work.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Savvy operators get a lot of mileage from databases Mention databases to chefs or operators, and insecurities surface. So do guilt pangs. Everyone acknowledges the immense capabilities databases offer, but most foodservice professionals admit ignorance as to how the information ...
Cutting Edge.(knives)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... THERE IS NO CUTTING CORNERS WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT KNIVES AND MAINTAINING THEM. When polled, most chefs agree that knives are the most frequently used and important items in their battery. From sleek little parers to slender boning knives and great big French ...
Food-Safety Rules Cut School Beef Supplies.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... TWO STATES SHUN USDA COMMODITY GROUND BEEF, CITING HIGHER PRICES. The nation's school children might feel the impact of tougher food-safety regulations in the form of less meat on school lunch menus. New, more-stringent testing of and requirements for beef purchased ...
Tequila's Mentor.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... MEZCAL LURES ADVENTURERS INTO TASTE TRIP. La Montana is a tequila drinkers destination around Steamboat Springs, Colo. Two years ago Sunny Garrett, owner of the 18-year-old restaurant, decided that introducing tequila's high-end sibling was a natural fit. She added ...
Sweet Satisfaction.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... An easy way to increase check totals and add a sweetly satisfying conclusion to almost any meal comes by way of menus that offer an irresistible variety of desserts. After a few years of shying from indulgent finishes, consumers are again interested in big splurges. In some restaurants, as ...
201 Smooth Gelato.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Haagen-Dazs[R] Gelato Italian-style frozen dessert delivers a soft, rich, velvety texture and extremely intense flavor. Choose from ...
202 Italian Desserts.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Bindi has enhanced its line of authentic gelato, sorbetto and frutti ripieni with new flavors and larger serving portions. Made from fresh fruits, Bindi Sorbetto is ...
203 Deep Dish Dessert.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... The Deep Dish Tiramisu Classico Tray from Love and Quiches features tender homemade ...
204 Premium Ice Cream.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Blue Bunny [R] has unveiled its foodservice Web site. In addition to information on the company's line of premium frozen products, the site features dessert ...
205 Dessert Sauce.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Lyons Magnus offers a design guide for its new line of Designer Dessert Sauces. The sauces come in round bottles ...
206 Miniature Cookies.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Mini Oreo cookies come in an on-the-go bag. The bite-sized treat grabs customer attention and ...
207 Tongs are NSF-certified.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Vollrath's new one-piece tongs are easy and comfortable to use. A patented heavy-gauge reinforced handle design provides a spring-tong feel. Because there are no springs, rivets or ...
Canned Chili.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Hormel [R] Chili Select can be customized to suit regional taste preferences. Starting from scratch with Chili ...
208 Braided Strudels.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Braided Strudel Doughs come in freezer-to-oven format for easy preparation. Choose from Apple Cinnamon, Black ...
209 Gourmet Cookies.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Otis Spunkmeyer is adding five flavors to its Sweet Discovery line of cookies. Rocky Road, Turtle, Triple Chocolate, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk, Milk Chocolate Chunk and an ...
210 Flavored Fish.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Frionor introduces Bold 'N Zesty, a line of coated Alaska pollock whitefish. Choose from ...
212 Fried Shrimp.(King and Prince Seafood Corp.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... King & Prince [R] Golden Supreme shrimp are crisp on the outside and firm on the inside. Shrimp are selected for ...
213 Veal Fajitas.(Cookbooks)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Spanish Veal Fajitas fuse unique flavors with veal in a casual presentation. For more ideas, order the Innovations ...
214 Infused Rice.(Uncle Ben's Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Uncle Bens [R] Infused Rice comes in Roasted Chicken; Tomato & Basil; Garlic & Butter; and Chicken & Herb ...
215 Ingredient Bins.(Cambro Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Cambro [R] Slant Top Ingredient Bins store and transport a variety of bulk dry ingredients, including flour, sugar and grains. The bins ...
216 Buffet Warmers.(Glo-Ray Buffet Warmers)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Glo-Ray [R] Buffet Warmers feature acrylic side panels and front enclosure to provide a safe environment. Overhead infrared heat and a heated base hold food at ...
Chicken Menu Ideas.(Tyson Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Tyson Foods recently unveiled madetoorder.tyson.com to provide operators with personalized ...
217 High-Capacity Toasters.(Prince Castle Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Prince Castle has improved its line of toasters. Available in radiant conveyor or high-speed contact models, all toasters ...
Individual Pizza.(Tony's Pizza Service)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Tony's Galaxy Pizza combines the brand recognition of Tony's with individual packaging for retail appeal. The 4-in ....
218 Custom Flavors.(International Food Solutions)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... International Food Solutions develops and manufactures custom sauces, seasonings, marinades, coatings, bases and emulsified sauces. ...
219 Southwestern Sauces.
Oct 01, 2000 ... Trail Hand sauces deliver bold, zesty Southwestern tastes so operators can add versatility to virtually any dish. The ...
220 Ice Web Site.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Scotsman has launched a new Web site which is broken down into products, markets and a section that allows visitors to ...
222 School Music Program.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... A portion of proceeds from Nabisco sales will be donated to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation between Aug. 15 and Dec. 31. Save The Music is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ...
223 Football Sweepstakes.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... The Other Tailgate Party Sweepstakes offers patrons a chance to win a trip for two to the Championship College Bowl in Miami. The trip also includes an ...
224 Italian Products.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Oro Fino imported and domestic Italian foods, including tomato sauces, cheeses, ...
225 Norwegian Cod.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Norwegian Cod's firm white flesh is low in fat, making it suitable for low-fat menu applications. Low moisture content and flaky flesh ...
226 Frozen Foods.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... A new Quality Chef(r) brochure features the company's latest frozen prepared foods. The booklet includes more than 60 varieties of soups and chilis, ...
227 Cold Cup.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... A new Coke(r) cold-cup design is available in sturdy, double-poly and plastic ...
228 Sharp Provolone.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Belgioioso(r) offers three types of aged provolone, all three varieties aged between 5 and 12 months. Medium and Sharp ...
229 Surimi Chunks.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Louis Kemp [R] Flakes and Chunks can be used to create signature seafood meals or put a new spin on traditional dishes such as enchiladas, lasagna, salads, omelets and sandwiches. Premium-grade surimi seafood from ...
230 Pita Appetizers.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Pita Petites are fresh 2-in. pitas topped with combinations of vegetables and cheeses and coated in a crunchy ...
231 Foodservice Equipment.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Hobart foodservice products are now available online at www.hobartcorp.com. Products are available through Strategic Equipment and Supplies and Strategic's ...
232 Brie Appetizer.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Anchor's Rosemary Brie Wedges are bite-size cheese appetizers with a rich, creamy profile. The product can be bundled with premium wine to create an upscale, high-profit menu item. It ...
233 Low Profile Ovens.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Wolf Voyager Series ovens are now available in a 25-in, low-profile model that matches the height of Wolf refrigerated bases. The height is designed to accommodate a wide ...
234 Twill Skirting.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Marko [R] has introduced 55 new colors to its line of Classic Twill Weave skirting and table-toppers. Durable, flame-retardant ...
235 Undercounter Ice Bin.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Ice-O-Matic ICEU150 and ICEU200 models are designed for situations where an undercounter ice bin is needed. Both bins offer storage capacities of up to 100 lbs. and one-piece ...
Serving in the Trenches.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... Fact: mistakes will happen. It's how they are handled that makes the difference. Take, for instance, the time I found a bee in my salad. Not only did I get an apology, and a free meal, but a very apologetic manager offered a detailed explanation as to how the bee might have ended up in the ...
Top 10 Equipment.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000 ... 1 SMALLWARES 84(*) 2 FOOD STORAGE/SHELVING 77(*) 3 CONVECTION OVENS 68(*) 4 FRYERS 64(*) 5 GRILLS 62(*) 6 WALK-IN REFRIGERATORS 61(*) ...
Purchasing new equipment can simply mean replacing the basics.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000; ... When looking to invest in the latest foodservice equipment and supplies, remember that amid the excitement of the newest and most sophisticated is the solid, steady appeal of the basic items that operators rely on a daily basis. Small wonder, then, that the equipment items operators are ...
CURRENT PROMOTIONS.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Recipes, contests and special offers * Joseph's Gourmet Pasta & Sauces announces its second annual recipe contest. The company is looking for sauce recipes to complement its line of ravioli products. Recipes must complement the flavor of ravioli and provide an attractive plate ...
Briefly Noted.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... * The Culinary Institute of America now provides online educational resources, recipes, information on menu trends and additional support for foodservice industry professionals to customers of AlliantLink.com, the business-to-business subsidiary of Alliant Exchange. The first ...
PYA/Monarch Purchase Broadens Royal Ahold's Distributor Holdings.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Oct 01, 2000 ... Royal Ahold, the international food provider, is broadening its reach in the U.S. foodservice industry with an agreement to acquire PYA/Monarch from Chicago-based Sara Lee Corp. for $1.57 billion in cash. The deal between Sara Lee and U.S. Foodservice, a wholly owned subsidiary ...
TRICON EXPECTS UP TO $100 MILLION CHARGE FROM AMERISERVE BANKROLLING.(Tricon Global Restaurants)(AmeriServe Food Distribution Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... AmeriServe Food Distribution announced on Sept. 15 that it had filed a Plan of Reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del. Ron Rittenmeyer, president and chief executive officer of the Addison, Texas-based company, called the action "a major step forward as we ...
Alliant, eSkye.com Set New Online Liquor-buy Alliance.(AlliantLink.com)(Alliant Exchange Inc.)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2000 ... A new Internet alliance forged between AlliantLink.com and eSkye.com will allow AlliantLink customers to order beer, wine and spirits through eSkye's online marketplace. The agreement initially will go into effect with selected Alliant customers in late October, with a national rollout ...