Restaurants & Institutions back issues from May 2005:
Uncovered.(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Four distinct regions--Kansas City, Mo.; Texas; Memphis, Tenn.; and the Carolinas-stake claims on this all-American cooking style, but barbecue in multiple guises finds warm welcome from coast to coast. Its comfort--and nostaliga-fueled appeal hits home with diners of all ages. ...
CSI Wendy's: the burger chain deserves great credit for meeting the hoax head-on.(VIEWPOINT)
May 01, 2005; ... Even though the movie first screened more than 20 years ago, a scene in "Victor/Victoria"--of a hungry, cash-pinched character planting a rogue cockroach to help her filch a free restaurant meal--still manages to stir up a round of laughs from viewers. The humor derives partly from the ...
Unsquare meals.(INSIDER)(The Marketplace)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... WHEN A CAST-IRON, MONGOLIAN-STYLE GRILL was installed at The Marketplace, a new dining center at Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J., Linda Geren brainstormed with staff for a name. The station had to offer many cuisines, not just Asian, says the resident district manager for Sodexho ...
Sweet home Alabama.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... THE CHINESE CALENDAR may have designated this the Year of the Rooster but Alabama has something else in mind. As a part of its annual "Year of" tourism campaign highlighting various attractions around the state, the Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel has designated 2005 as the ...
Direct sales.(EAT LEARN LIVE)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... COMPRESSING A MISSION STATEMENT into three words is no small feat, but Chartwells did it. The education-foodservice subsidiary of Charlotte, N.C.-based Compass Group The Americas connects its three divisions K-12, college/campus and independent schools with a new positioning phrase, "Eat ....
Menu focus.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Sweet and refreshing, strawberries take on a variety of guises and brighten up options across dayparts. ANN ARBOR, MICH. * University of Michigan: Strawberry shortcake; strawberry gelatin BETHESDA, MD. * Rock Creek Restaurant: Strawberry soup ...
Wining, not dining.(INSIDER)(Crush Wine Co.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... SHIFTING ITS WINE EXPERTISE from dining rooms to storefront, Drew Nieporent's Myriad Restaurant Group has opened Crush Wine Co. in New York City, featuring small producers, artisanal wines and hard-to-find collectibles from around the world. "We thought it was a niche most other stores ...
Five honored by WFF.(INSIDER)(Women's Foodservice Forum's honours Joni Thomas Doolin)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... JONI THOMAS DOOLIN, founder and CEO of People Report, was named recipient of the Women's Foodservice Forum's (WFF) 2005 Trailblazer Award at the Chicago-based organization's Annual Leadership Development Conference last month in Orlando. The Trailblazer Award was created to honor ...
Bookmarks.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... CHEFS WHO LOOK TO COLLEAGUES for inspiration rejoice in the publication of a cook-book by a favored competitor. Within the recipes lie clues to their cooking styles and secrets to their success, there not for stealing but instead for provoking culinary thoughts and stirring creative ...
Ivy idea.(INSIDER)(The French Laundry)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... A high staff-to-guest ratio at The French Laundry (Ivy '96) in Yountville, Calif., ensures "the most personal and attentive service possible," says Public Relations Coordinator Kristine Keefer. Customer focus in reflected in the wine list as well, which ...
Georgia Brown's.(Table Turns)(appoints Darrell Hughes)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Darrell Hughes (formerly of Paolo's Ristorante, Washington, D.C.) has been named ...
Potbelly Sandwich Works.(Table Turns)(appoints Bill Moreton)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Bill Moreton is the new president and CFO of Chicago-based Potbelly Sandwich Works chain. He had been president ...
Blimpie International Inc.(Table Turns)(appoints Michael Harden)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Michael Harden (veteran of McDonald's Corp.) accepted the chief ...
Spigolo.(Table Turns)(Scott and Heather Fratangelo with Joseph D'Angelo start restaurant)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Scott and Heather Fratangelo, chef and pastry chef, respectively, opened Spigolo in New ...
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Fla., has re-themed Aria, a fine-dining concept, to Cioppino, a casual Tuscan restaurant.(Table Turns)(Jeff Vigilla appointed)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, Fla., has re-themed Aria, a fine-dining concept, to ...
Sagamore.(Table Turns)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Sommelier Kevin Dott, formerly of The Greenbrier, was named food and beverage director of The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, N.Y .... Jeff Nace, formerly ...
Frisch's Restaurants Inc.(appointments)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Cincinnati, Ohio-based Frisch's Restaurants Inc. elected Daniel Geeding chairman of its board. He ...
Here to Serve Restaurants.(Table Turns)
May 01, 2005 ... Chef restaurateur Tom Catherall of Here to Serve Restaurants, Atlanta, opened Shout with lan Winslade (formerly of ...
River City Grille Restaurant & Lounge.(Table Turns)
May 01, 2005 ... Billy Roberts (formerly managing partner/chef in Bon Vie Bistro & Wine Bar, Columbus, Ohio) was appointed ...
Sacha's Cafe.(Hans Viertl and Sonia open restaurant with chef Laurent Trefois )(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... Chef-owners Hans Viertl and wife Sonia opened Sacha's Cafe, Coral Gables, ...
Thanks, Mom.(INSIDER)(Mothers Day the busiest restaurant outlet)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... MOTHER'S DAY TRADITIONALLY is the restaurant business' busiest, with 38% of Americans dining out on the holiday, according to the Washington, D.C.-based National Restaurant Association. But even chefs learn a thing or two from their mothers' home cooking. With "In Mother's Kitchen: ...
Consumer beat: the children's hour.(INSIDER)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005 ... It's no secret that having children changes parents' lives, but does the patter of little feet change household dining habits? R&I's 2004 Tastes of America Study finds that the presence of children has an impact on when and where dining takes place and on what is ordered. * ...
NRA show eyes the future.(INSIDER)
May 01, 2005 ... A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE shapes the 86th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, taking place May 21-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place. More than 73,000 attendees will discover what's new for foodservice from 2,000 exhibitors. Three new features will ...
William Reynolds: an educator talks about his efforts to revive Chicago's oldest culinary school.(INTERFACE)(Interview)
May 01, 2005; ... Executive Managing Editor In 2000, William Reynolds ended a 24-year career at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., where he was vice president for continuing education, to become provost of Washburne Culinary Institute. In January 2005, Washburne-which opened in ...
The ten-minute manager's guide to... service-staff incentive programs.(human resource management )
May 01, 2005; ... TOO OFTEN STAFF TRAINING BEGINS AND ENDS with basic duties, overlooking an essential component to personal--and operational--success: getting team members to understand that they contribute to the business and its financial goals. Incentive programs are one way to achieve this, drawing ...
Haute 'cue-sine: inherently American with flavors bold and spicy, sweet and tangy, barbecue-style items heat up many a menu's mix.(FOOD)(Cover Story)
May 01, 2005; ... Evoking Americana like no other cooking style, barbecue has forged a connection with consumers as deep and nuanced as the flavors it imparts. Growing beyond dedicated, chef-driven concepts such as Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke in New York City and 4-month-old Smokejack in Alpharetta, Ga., ...
Big green: main-course salads are the entree of choice for carb- and fat- conscious diners.(FOOD)(Restaurant Review)
May 01, 2005; ... When Fire Lake Grill House and Cocktail Bar opened in Minneapolis two years ago, the menu listed three entree salads. Today, there are seven, ranging from Caesar ($6.95), with house-made ciabatta-bread croutons and shaved Asiago, to the Minnesota Salad ($7.95), featuring locally made goat ...
Chocolate bento box: a versatile vehicle for dessert elevates corporate cuisine at Eurest Dining Services.(DISH R&D)
May 01, 2005; ... A collection of chocolate confections in a smart red-and-black bento box symbolizes the de-institutionalization of corporate dining at Eurest Dining Services, a division of Charlotte, N.C.-based Compass Group The Americas. Chris Ivens-Brown, Compass Group executive chef and vice president ...
Clear winner: vodka's neutral qualities make it the perfect match for an array of mixers.(BEVERAGE)
May 01, 2005; ... Vodka plays no favorites when it comes to being fixed up. Its neutral taste and chameleon-like qualities work well in a variety of profitable cocktails. The liquor answers guest requests for "something new" or a classic drink while giving operators license to create cocktails that use ...
Starting points: a healthier economy spurs restaurants to make the leap from concept to chain.(SPECIAL REPORT)
May 01, 2005; ... When Nancy Roskin and her husband, Jeff, moved from Connecticut to Scottsdale, Ariz., in search of warmer weather, they found not just sunshine but also inspiration and impetus to enter the restaurant business. The couple's first 3 Tomatoes & a Mozzarella--a Tuscan-style bistro ...
Turning concepts into chains: franchisors offer tips for success.(brand development key to franchising)
May 01, 2005; ... From concept ideation to the first customer walking through the door, opening a restaurant requires investments of time and resources. For those with big dreams, transforming the idea from a single unit to a chain requires the same careful planning--and a lot more work. Beyond ...
Beefed up: steakhouses build customer base with promotions, proteins and emphasis on quality.(BUSINESS)
May 01, 2005; ... While diners' love of steak appears to be constant, beef prices are not. Cost increases reflected on menus last year posed a challenge for many steakhouses and they responded with strategic menu modifications and promotions to sate customer demands without sacrificing quality or profit, ...
Learning curve: teens' spending habits influence ideas and solutions in school dining.(BUSINESS)
May 01, 2005; ... Studying teens is a pastime for Ruth Jonen, but feeding 13,000 of them every day is her full-time job as director of foodservice for Illinois' largest high school district. How students order pizza, what snacks go into backpacks, what comes out of lunch bags and how much is spent on ...
Second helping: will a market-specific makeover help a city chef find success in suburbia?(BUSINESS)(Restaurant Review)
May 01, 2005; ... Duplicating a hot urban restaurant's success in the suburbs can be tricky, a truth that veteran Chicago restaurateur Michael Kornick was forced to acknowledge when he took ink, the restaurant, to a well-to-do area north of the city. Even drawing on the star power of the original operation ...
Wrapping up shrink: strict controls and security measures help keep product and profit from disappearing.(OPERATIONS)
May 01, 2005; ... Nobody, including the stat-keepers at the National Restaurant Association, tracks exactly how many dollars restaurants lose each year to employee theft, customer theft, food spoilage and haphazard cash controls. Romeo DeGobbi, general manager at San Domenico in New York City, ...
Biscuit ball.(Baking power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... C.H. Guenther & Son introduces Pioneer[R] Signature Drop Biscuits. created to invigorate bread offerings from breakfast to dinner. These freezer-to-oven biscuits offer consistent ...
Naturally sweet.(Baking power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Respond to the demand for baked goods and natural ingredients with Peter's Gourmet Chocolate Chips with Natural Flavor. Formulated from the same chocolate the company is famous for, the chips, ...
Brownie points.(Baking power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Bake'n Joy Foods PANfree [TM] line of FreshBakes [TM] Freezer to Oven predeposited batters now includes 5.25-oz. Predeposited Brownie Batter. These single-serve brownies are packed with rich flavor and fudgy texture, and come in three ...
Mini Muffins.(Baking power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Otis Spunkmeyer [R] Mini Muffins are moist, delicious and packed with homemade appeal. Ideal for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are a baked-good portion that will sweeten the bottom line across any daypart. Available in Wild Blueberry or as a variety ...
Healthy alternative.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Sugar Foods' new Pretzel Poppers give kids the flavors they expect while offering them a more healthful snack. With reduced sugar and sodium and no more than 30% of ...
Sweet treats.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Smucker's [R] offers a full line of distinctive portion-control products for any foodservice operation. For more ...
Taste of the islands.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... McCain Foods USA's Latin Latitudes [R] features appetizers inspired by the on-trend appeal of Caribbean cuisine including Jamaican Style Jerk Chicken Dumplings. These zesty ...
Take the cake.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Krusteaz[R] Mini-Pancakes from Bakery Chef[R] are loaded with big pancake flavor in a convenient, 21/4-in. size. Ready to eat in seconds, ...
Nondairy whip topping.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Used as a simple frosting or for elaborate cake designs, Flav'r Top[R] Plus whip topping from Elgin Dairy Foods delivers excellent stability for perfect results. Flav'r Top[R] Plus accepts coloring without drying or cracking, allowing desserts to be decorated with bright, ...
Hand-separated lettuce.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Mills Family Farms Green Leaf Wholeaves[TM] are great for sandwiches and make ideal tray liners. Hand separated using a patented "no-cut" method, washed ...
Distinct desserts.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Les Gateaux d'Helene is the new line of frozen desserts from Delmotte that offers distinctive tastes and combinations of crispiness and creaminess. With thick bases and less whipped cream, preparations are simple yet produced in modern ...
Roll with it.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... ACR Register Rolls by DayMark, the low-cost choice in register rolls, are available in 1-ply white bond, 2-ply white/canary carbonless, 3-ply white/canary/pink ...
Thawing cabinet.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Electrolux Professional introduces air-o-defrost, a thawing cabinet that combines low-temperature steam and high airflow to maintain flavor and texture. With ...
Quick chilling system.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... The Alto-Shaam[R] Quickchiller[TM] is a processing refrigeration system designed to rapidly and uniformly decrease the temperature of hot foods to either a chilled or frozen state ....
Brand new ideas.(IMPACT!)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2005; ... "At Texas State, we found there was a need for different on-campus concepts. We decided to develop our own in-house brands based on feedback we received from staff and students. We created seven different concepts and gave them an entertainment-like feel. It looks like Disneyland's Main ...
Full plate.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Elegant design and functionality are combined in the latest addition to the Epicure[R] line of dinnerware from Carlisle. These dishes are an ideal size for serving smaller, tapas-size portions. Perfect to use for appetizers or almost any type of finger ...
Puffed up.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Pennant Foods offers delicious puff-pastry products for restaurants and other foodservice establishments. For bakers and pastry chefs, these puff-pastry products help simplify ...
Spicy cheese-filled pretzels.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... J&J Snack Foods Corp. and McIlhenny Company introduce SUPERPRETZEL[R] Pretzelfils[TM]. A new appetizer for casual restaurants and bars, this cheesy snack is spiced with original Tabasco[R] Brand Pepper Sauce and Tabasco[R] Brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce ....
Mini Fillo Shells.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Athens Foods[R] Mini Dessert Fillo Shells reduce prep time while making it easy to create upscale desserts for large banquets and off-site catering. Made from light, flaky layers of fillo dough, these shells are ...
Crunchy coated shrimp.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Ocean Cuisine International introduces Tiki Island Wonton Shrimp[TM], which feature shrimp coated with shreds of crunchy wontons. This fun finger food offers a break from the ...
Premium sliced cheese.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Sartori Foods' Gourmet Temptations specialty cheese slices offer new choices in cheese. The bold flavors of Asiago and Fontina can be enjoyed in the ideal portion size, created ...
Authentic West-coast taste.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Icelandic[R] USA's Genuine Pacific-style Crab Cakes are made with Dungeness Crab and select ingredients that let operators offer customers an authentic taste experience. Coated with ...
Bold flavors.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Cafe H provides sauces that jazz up any menu with flavors that are on-trend and versatile. Add Cafe H to burgers, steaks, salads, stir-fry, chicken, seafood or pizza for a taste customers will notice. With more than 30 different varieties, ...
Mexican-inspired creations.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Cinco de Mayo has become an American holiday, one operators have used as an opportunity to showcase Mexican-inspired entrees. The USA Rice Federation has developed a wide variety of recipes to make menuing these popular menu items easy. Margarita Avocado Rice and Chicken starts with ...
Salmon caviar.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Ocean Beauty Seafoods all-natural Salmon and Whitefish Caviar is available in 2-oz. glass jars, packed six to a case in either Salmon or Whitefish Caviar varieties. Pasteurized for maximum shelf life, caviar is popping up on recipes from ...
On-the-go packaging.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Simply Orange[R] premium is now available in a 400-ml single-serve carafe. The new package reflects the design of the original 1.75-liter carafe and introduces ...
Chocolate chip brownie.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Love and Quiches Desserts introduces its new brownie made with Hershey's[R] Chocolate Chips and Cocoa. This bar combines chocolate chips ...
Campfire classic.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... New Lamb Weston brand S'mores give customers a taste of the classic combination of melted chocolate, gooey marshmallow and sweet graham crackers without the smokey campfire ....
New twist, old favorite.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Pierre Foods introduces Burrito on A Bun [TM], a mix of spicy crumbled beef or shredded chicken served Mexican-style on one of Pierre's famous microwaveable buns. Both ...
Meal enhancer.(Baking Power: Deliciously decadent sweet treats are popular menu items morning, noon and night.)
May 01, 2005 ... Providing foodservice operators with subtle flavor, smooth texture and versatility, California avocados enhance a range of tantalizing dishes. From quick service to white ...