One of the biggest foodservice shows of the year is upon us, the NRA Show 2016 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. On behalf of our vendors, we invite you to stop by, say hi, and see what’s new. 3M – Booth #2012 American Metalcraft – Booth #2412 Arc Cardinal – Booth #2201 C. Cretors & Company…
Since cellphones emerged and rose to the forefront of technology in the 1980’s and 90’s, restaurateurs have questioned the etiquette of cell phone use during dining, and the impact that technology use has on other patrons. Between talking loudly at the table, or paying attention to a phone rather than reading the menu these technologies…
When a kitchen first opens, it is full of new flavors to be presented to the world. Each dish provides a different flavor profile, however, after the grand opening sign comes down and an establishment settles into a daily routine, menu items can begin to taste stale. To bring an organization back to its former glory…
Chai is more than a fall alternative to hot chocolate, now it is being requested year-round as a beverage of choice. On a visit to Houston’s Larry Winkler, Northwest Division Sales Manager for Torani®, mentioned a U.S. Reports study revealing 41% of millennials are looking for more chai options in coffee shops. With that in mind, Torani® launched…
Spring and Summer are busy show seasons for the food service industry. SCAA, Coffee Fest (all 3 shows), the NRA show, NAFEM (every other year), and of course broadline distributor shows such as FSA and Nicholas & Company. Each show provides the opportunity to discover new and exciting products and flavors. The 2016 show season…
The Kentucky Derby is renowned as “the most exciting two minutes in sport,” but it is also known for southern traditions of food, drinks, and the southern belle style. As the mint julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby we invite you to celebrate, both the sweet victory of a great drink and…
Cinco de Mayo is classically a day full of margaritas. Restaurants serve them blended, on the rocks or even with a Mexican beer sticking out the top. Houston’s has plenty of margarita mixers from Jose Cuervo®, Margaretville®, Master of Mixes® and so much more. But have you ever thought about serving something else? Here are…
We can smell the coffee now in anticipation of attending SCAA in Atlanta this week. We are going to see what’s hot this year and we encourage you to as well. Here is a list of some the vendors that will be there so you can see what’s new for yourself. Hope to see you…
Earth Day is fast approaching and kids are talking in school about planting trees, moving more of their garbage to recycling, and how to use less water. It makes us think about how Houston’s can help the world reduce, reuse, and recycle. Here are a few tips for both distributors and restaurant operators to make…
Recently I was watching Rene Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) with her co-workers scoffing at the green drink she would religiously drink every morning, while those co-workers went back to their coffee. Now I imagine those co-workers are the people in line for the newest green drinks like Matcha. Since 2013 Google searches…