Restaurants & Institutions back issues from April 2001:
beyond the cover.(Michael Kramer of McCrady's restaurant)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Passionate about surfing and bicycle racing, Michael Kramer seemed an unlikely candidate for the demands of a hot kitchen. But the southern California native needed to fund his outdoor activities, and at 15 began delivering pizza and waiting on tables. His kitchen curiosity led him to ...
Safe for Business.(National Restaurant Association, ergonomics standards)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2001 ... It was with a round of high-fives and congratulatory cheers that the National Restaurant Association greeted news last month that rules meant to curb workplace injuries, issued just four months previously by former President Bill Clinton, were repealed by the U.S. House of Representatives ...
If the Glove Fits, Wear It.(quick turnover of employees in fast-food)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Memo to the foodservice industry: I feel your pain. My 19-year-old daughter, Emily, has joined the foodservice workforce, working the counter at a sandwich-shop chain's unit near the college where she is a freshman. She applied for the job because she has always liked this ...
A JUICY DEAL.(Walt Disney Co. to partner with drinks maker)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... In a global venture, The Walt Disney Co. and a major soft-drink maker will market children's beverages under the Disney brand. The juices, juice drinks, milk- and water-based drinks, punches and smoothies are expected to make their way into U.S. supermarkets by the end of the year. A juice ...
On its Wei.(P.F. Chang's expansion)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Parenthood keeps P.E. Chang's China Bistro thriving. After announcing that fourth-quarter earnings had jumped 28% over same-period results last year, the Phoenix-based company said it was speeding up expansion of its latest venture, Pei Wei (pronounced pay way), an Asian diner. ...
Citizen Hurst.(Michael Hurst wins award from National Restaurant Association)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... With an unmistakable passion that infuses every step and every breath, Michael Hurst has taken on foodservice education as his life mission and great goal. In recognition the any achievements that have sprung from this commitment, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ...
SHARES ALL AROUND.(restaurants try initial public offerings)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The number of initial public offerings this year is less than last, but foodservice companies continue to go public. Briazz Inc., the eat-on-the-run takeout concept, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register $23 million of common stock. The Seattle-based ...
Ivy Idea.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Flowers turn an ordinary salad bar into a feast for eyes at Motorola Food Works' (Ivy '85) newly renovated Motorola Cafe in Arlington Heights, Ill. A massive arrangement of calla lilies in an umbrella stand serves as a centerpiece. Below it, exotic cut flowers and lemon ...
Food Focus.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Harbingers of spring cannot be denied--the scent of budding blooms, lighter gear and longer days. If those aren't convincing, take a look at menus. Heartier preparations, root vegetables, gourds and slow-cooked dishes give way to lighter fare and presentations green and colorful. Think ...
Adieu Banchet.(Chef Jean Banchet retires from Le Francais)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... In 1989, Chef Jean Banchet left Le Francais, one of the nation's most acclaimed restaurants. He returned to the suburban Chicago spot 10 years later, still at the top of the game. Banchet again has departed, and this time he insists there will be no more triumphant homecomings. Chef-owner ...
Two Wisconsin Sizzler Units Likely Closed Permanently.(Sizzler International Inc. pays settlement in food poisoning case)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... FOOD-POISONING WOES LEAVE 'NO PROSPECT FOR VIABLE BUSINESS,' SAYS ATTORNEY. Two Wisconsin Sizzler franchise units that served contaminated food last summer, resulting in one death and dozens of reported cases of illness, will remain shuttered. The unit owners see "no prospect ...
House of Brews.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Perfectly brewed coffee is far more than the sum of its beans. No one knows this better than Patti Piatt, manager of Ovid's Cafe at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Under Piatt's guidance, the university has become the first noncommercial winner of the Golden Cup Award for ...
Big News.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Big Boys' new owner is wasting no time revamping the 65-year-old concept. Robert G. Liggett Jr., founder of Liggett Broadcast Group (now part of Citadel Communications) acquired Warren, Mich.-based Elias Brothers Corp. last December for $24.8 million. The company, renamed Big Boy ...
Muslim Students Get Foods Meeting 'Halal' Guidelines.(Dearborn, Michigan schools)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... For years, Muslim children in Dearborn, Mich., public schools have eaten their lunchtime veggies and thrown away most meats, which are not halal (lawful) under Islamic dietary laws. But that is starting to change. School officials, heeding parents' requests, are finally working on a plan ...
High-tech Health Reports.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Since August 2000, Fort Worth, Texas, health inspectors have made rounds at restaurants and hotels bearing hand-held computers and foodservice inspection software instead of blank forms, pens and clipboards. Now inspectors enter observations and recommendations directly into computers. ...
Eric Weiss.
Apr 01, 2001; ... With a smile, the waiter greeted two well-dressed, elderly couples seated in the cruise ship's formal dining room. Hi, guys. How are we this evening?" The four cruise guests may have been taken aback by this greeting, but they did not complain to the ship's management. The ...
Super Salads.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... First-course affairs compete with a won't-wilt identity all their own. Aspiring to be an exemplary salad on a highly competitive menu can be a challenge, one that could wither the efforts of the most determined. A salad of lettuce, tomato and cucumber joined by ...
2001 TOP 100.(successful restaurant training programs)
Apr 01, 2001; ... FOR LEADING INDEPENDENT OPERATORS, AN INVESTMENT IN TRAINING YIELDS RICH RETURNS TRAINING IS AN INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE, the only foundation on which success can be built. Despite technology's great leaps forward, today's training is people-focused, according to Restaurants ...
Wired for Service.(restaurants' web site marketing)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Independent restaurateurs find value in well-built Web sites. TALK ABOUT A MEMORABLE ENTRANCE. Photos of New York City--its skyline, streets, people, and, of course, restaurant aficionados--flash across the screen in rapid-fire succession. Few words accompany the images but the ...
RAISING THE BAR.(restaurant bar menus attract customers and increase revenues)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Inviting bar menus attract a different clientele, increase drink sales and add atmosphere to a restaurant. With all the effort it takes to churn out a dinner menu, especially on a busy Saturday night, why on earth would a restaurant offer a second menu in the bar? ...
Buying Into Efficiency.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Technologies help East Baton Rouge Parish School System cut red tape and overhead. Say "school foodservice" and many minds wander to images of sticky trays, plain hamburgers and hair-netted lunch-line workers. Few outside the industry segment know of the bureaucratic steps in ...
SCAN AND DELIVER.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Fast-food operators find reasons to like electronic payment. A fast-food establishment has lived up to its promise, delivering the food quickly and as ordered. Then the transaction goes something like this: "Your total is ...." "Wait a minute, I know I have ...
Keeping Safety in Hand.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... BASIC HAND SINK REMAINS MOST COMMON AMONG HAND-WASHING EQUIPMENT, BUT HIGH-TECH SYSTEMS THAT INSTRUCT AND MONITOR ARE MAKING INROADS. With every sandwich he serves, Frank Doyle's reputation is on the line. A self- proclaimed stickler for cleanliness, the last thing Doyle needs ...
GAO Chides FDA on Seafood-Safety Programs.(U.S. General Accounting Office; Food and Drug Adminstration)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... REPORT TO U.S. SENATE CITES WEAKNESSES IN FDA INSPECTIONS, URGES CONGRESSIONAL ACTION. The U.S. General Accounting Office has called the safety of the domestic and imported seafood sold to supermarkets and restaurants into question. Its January 31, 2001, report to ...
Pressured Cooking.
Apr 01, 2001; ... GIVEN HEIGHTENED CONSUMER AWARENESS OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, OPERATORS MUST CONTINUALLY MEET INCREASING FOOD-SAFETY CHALLENGES. It's a recipe guaranteed to create a stir: Take one foodborne-illness outbreak, add a dollop of publicity and bring to a boil. The results are certain to ...
Party Platform.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... TAKEOUT OPERATIONS OPEN DOORS TO CATERING OPPORTUNITIES. Sell a bagel to be noshed on the way to work and you have takeout. But think a little bigger; package a baker's dozen bagels and two tubs of cream cheese to be shared at an office meeting, or offer several sandwiches on a ...
Promoting Premium Pours.(promoting high-end liquors at bars)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... HIGH-END SPIRITS ELEVATE MOOD OF STAFF AND CUSTOMERS AND LIFT PROFITS. When it comes to enticing with high-end spirits, Jim Hewes never misses the chance to sell up. The customer who asks for, say, a Scotch, is immediately asked, "Would you care to look at a list of single-malt ...
Black Magic.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001; ... Coffee is one of the few menu items that truly is indispensable, spanning all foodservice segments and all day parts. It is welcomed at breakfast as a staple and in the midday hours as a small treat. That same cup of coffee can serve as an after lunch prelude or a late afternoon wake-up ...
Coffee System.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The Douwe Egberts Cafitesse(r) Coffee System offers high-volume output without sacrificing quality. Coffee is brewed 30 times its ...
Flavored Cappuccino.(Coffee House line)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Almond Roca(r) Buttercrunch Cappuccino is the newest addition to the Coffee House line. The product combines almond, ...
Gourmet Coffee.(Nescafe's several flavors)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Nescafe Roast & Ground Gourmet Coffees feature rich flavors, roasts and varietals. Varietals include 100% Colombian and Mocha Java. Choose from ...
White Mocha Sauce.(white chocolate sauce from Torani)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Torani White Chocolate Mocha Sauce features a blend of cocoa butter, pure cane sugar and sweetened condensed milk. It can ...
Healthy Tuna Recipes.
Apr 01, 2001 ... The Thai Tuna Burger is made with Chicken of the Sea[R] Chunk Light ...
Dessert Toppings.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... PPI introduces 1.5-oz. Sweet Pleasers Gourmet, a full line of rich toppings in portion-control ...
Coffee Airpots.(Cambro)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Cambro offers three sizes of airpots for beverage service. The airpots are lined with glass and can maintain heat for up to 8 hours. ...
Fully Cooked Chicken.(Tyson)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Tyson[R] Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Strips are precut, seasoned and marinated. The versatile ...
Menu Ideas.(Schwan's web site, menusolutions.com)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Schwan's introduces www.menusolutions.com, a new Web site designed to help operators improve menus and boost profits. Operators can search hundreds of recipes, ...
Tamper-Proof Ketchup.(Heinz Forever Full)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The new Heinz Forever Full[TM] Red Plastic bottle features a non-removable SafetyCap[TM]. The tamper-proof cap ...
Vegetable Appetizer.(Amoy's Vegetable Curry Samosa )(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Amoy's Vegetable Curry Samosa lures vegetarians and meat lovers. A crispy triangle crust encases a ...
Ice Maker.(ICE0500 Series)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The ICE0500 Series ice maker produces up to 625 pounds of ice per day. The system features low operating and electrical costs ...
Water Treatment System.(TS Series Reverse Osmosis System)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The TS Series Reverse Osmosis System provides clean water with low operating costs and little maintenance. The system improves the taste, smell and appearance of drinking ...
Coffee Urns.(Windway)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Windway[TM] coffee urns offer the luster of silverplate without polishing or maintenance. Heavy brass accents ...
Egg Station.(Roundup Egg Station )(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... The Roundup Egg Station cooks up to six individual orders of eggs at one time. Using a combination of heat and steam, it prepares ...
Takeout Cartons.(BioPak)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... BioPak paperboard containers are available in black, white and kraft colors. All provide an attractive, ...
Turkey Breasts.(Chef Peer's Gourmet Turkey Breasts)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Chef Peer's Gourmet Turkey Breasts are 96% fat-free. The fully cooked, boneless whole-muscle breasts require less labor and produce no waste. Their uniform shape ...
Nutty Desserts.(Fudgy Walnut Pie)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Fudgy Walnut Pie is a fudgy, nutty, chewy 10-in. deep-dish pie. It can be served alone or warmed and plated with ice cream or whipped cream ....
Turkey Demonstration.(on National Turkey Federation website)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... In April, the National Turkey Federation Web site will feature Chef Susan Goss of Zinfandel restaurant in Chicago preparing Smoked Jerk Turkey Thighs with Banana Ketchup ....
Event Management Software.(launched by Caterease)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Caterease introduces Meeting Matrix room-diagramming software. The seamless interface imports 3D room-setup drawings linked to a ...
Stuffed Shrimp.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Crab-stuffed shrimp feature butterflied shrimp stuffed with back-fin crab meat. Two medium shrimp are placed together and topped with a ...
Wireless System.(TouchPak)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... TouchPak has developed a broadband wireless platform that provides patrons with rich multimedia content such as movie previews, music, video games ...
Flavored Croutons.(from T. Marzetti Co.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... T. Marzetti's[R] croutons are available in bulk and portion-control packages. The product is made from fresh French bread ...
Colorful Mugs.(Carlisle Coffee Mugs)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Carlisle Coffee Mugs are now available in Caribbean [TM] colors. The 10-oz. Stackable [TM] Mug features a clean design at an affordable price. The mugs are chip- and crack-resistant and dishwasher-safe. Colors include black, bone, honey yellow, ...
Portion-Control Jams.(Knott's Berry Farm)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Knott's Berry Farm offers portion-pack jams, jellies and preserves. The attractive packs were created for tabletop ...
Crispy Bread Crumbs.(Kikkoman Corp.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Adapted from traditional Japanese panko bread crumbs, Kikkoman Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs offer a multipurpose coating with a distinctive ...
Rainbow Trout.(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Rainbow Trout Melts feature a blend of minced and cooked whole muscle trout topped by a slice of American cheese and dredged ...
Resealable Cheese.(from Stella Cheese Co.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Stella offers freshly shredded cheese blends in deli cups. Deli varieties ...
Onion Recipe Ideas.
Apr 01, 2001 ... New recipes feature Idaho-Eastern Oregon onions. The onions are large, globe-shaped storage onions with a mild taste. They can be used as a ...
Lo-Salt Pickles.(from Schwartz Pickle Co.)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Schwartz refrigerated pickle products have a lower salt content than processed pickles. Varieties include Fresh Whole Kosher Pickles, Fresh Kosher ...
Potato Planner.(includes 15 recipes)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... A new Idaho [R] potato planner features 15 recipes and photos from chefs around the country. Recipes range from ...
Cheese Tips.
Apr 01, 2001 ... The latest issue of "Real Ideas" offers insightful tips for operators wanting to create a profitable cheese course ....
Seasoned Contest.
Apr 01, 2001 ... The Mrs. Dash [R] Seasoned Professional Recipe Contest invites students enrolled in a professional culinary course to enter an original hors d'oeuvre, ...
Orange Juice.(Tropicana Seasons Best juice to be official juice of Jeff Gordon's NASCAR team)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Tropicana[R] Seasons Best[R] is the official juice of Jeff Gordon and the No.24 racing team. In connection with the NASCAR season, Tropicana will unveil a variety of ...
Mayonnaise Products.(merchandising materials for Hellmanns and Best Foods mayonnaise)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Merchandising materials raise the profile of Hellmanns[R] and Best Foods[R] Mayonnaise. Static clings are designed ...
Egg Information.(promotional items for eggs at breakfast)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... A new kit offers breakfast merchandising materials with the slogan "If Its Not Eggs, It's Not Breakfast." An illustration depicts a farm scene with an ...
Ice Cream Recipe Contest.(sponsored by Blue Bunny)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2001 ... Blue Bunny[R] has kicked oft its first Best of Blue Recipease contest. Culinary students and chefs are invited to create new desserts using Blue Bunny ice cream and/or novelties. Each year, the contest will ...