Houston’s Closed 1/1/14 – Happy New Year!
Just a quick reminder… Houston’s will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2014. We will return to our regular business hours Thursday, January 2, 2014. Best wishes for a safe and happy new year, from Houston’s!
Libbey Glass Recall: 8555SR
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Copper Makes the Perfect Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule was dreamed up in 1941 by Cock ‘n’ Bull creator Jack Morgan and Smirnoff vodka distributor John Martin, two businessmen struggling to promote their product. Combining “the extra ginger soft drink” with not-yet-popular “white whiskey” and a squeeze of lime was a tasty success, but the decision to serve the beverage in…
Cutlery 101: Anatomy of a Knife
Parts of a Knife Bolster: The thick band of steel between the heel and the handle—on forged knives only. Helps to balance the knife and prevents user’s hand from slipping across the blade. Butt: The end of the knife handle. Edge: Running from the heel to the tip, this is the sharpest part of the…
Glassware 101
The equipment you buy for your restaurant establishment sets the tone for your guests’ general dining experience. Glassware is no exception. What you serve your drinks in matters—it adds to the general look and feel of the restaurant, to the ambiance, to the mood you wish to impart to the diners who patronize your place…
Flatware 101: Selecting What Works for You
Flatware Pieces Bouillon Spoon: Shaped with a short handle and a round, shallow bowl to hold more liquid, this spoon is another option for a soup spoon. Butter Knife: Sometimes called a butter spreader, this knife has a rounded point so as to not tear the bread when spreading the butter. Cocktail Fork: Traditionally used…
Dinnerware 101: Types & Pieces
TYPES OF DINNERWARE Stoneware: This dinnerware is generally only once-fired in temperatures from 1100 °C to 1300 °C. This process results in a partially vitrified material, and is typically glazed to add to the impermeability and strength of the finished product. Porcelain: Porcelain is constructed by heating materials to extremely high temperatures, resulting in a…
We are Houston’s: Lisa Randall
Please join me in congratulating Lisa Randall, the fourth quarter 2013 Employee of the Quarter. For more than eleven years, Lisa has been an exceptional employee, dedicated to her work, to the other members of the Inside Sales team, and most importantly, to Houston’s customers. Lisa started with Houston’s in September 2002 working for the…
Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut
How about a coco-nutty summer party to help you conquer the heat? With Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut (#03-0336), you can cool your guests down while you chillax and watch the fun unfold! Start the evening off right by serving up tropical smoothies, with the summer taste of fresh strawberry and banana, combined with the…
We are Houston’s: Scott Gilbert
If you haven’t already met Scott Gilbert, now is a good time to say hello, welcome him to Portland (and to Houston’s!), and congratulate him on being selected the 2013 third quarter Employee of the Quarter. Scott started working with Houston’s in February 2013 and has quickly garnered appreciation for a job well done. He…