Have you tried Monbana frappés or sipping chocolate yet? If not, you are definitely missing out! This past Thursday, approximately 20 of our employees sat in with Matt Brandenburger of Brandenburger FBG to learn more about our new vendor, Monbana Chocolaterie. Monbana was founded in France in 1934 by three generations of chocolate lovers and…
Need a soft serve ice cream maker that works quickly, quietly, and is ready for use right out of the box? Look no further than Vollrath’s Mini Soft Serve Countertop Freezer by Stoelting. This appliance is everything you need from a soft-serve machine: no assembly is required so setup is a breeze, yet it disassembles…
Please join us in congratulating Cameron Buddrius as the third quarter Employee of the Quarter! Cameron has worked for Houston’s in Samples since July of 2012 and continues to exceed all expectations in his role. His job functions include sending samples to customers upon request, and inventory control which involves removing expired product, and damage…
If you attended Coffee Fest Dallas a couple of weeks ago, you may have noticed the hubbub around booth 401. Newcomer to the U.S. foodservice industry, Monbana Chocolatier, was not only passing out free dark chocolate squares, but also handing out tasty treats for all who wandered by. Monbana’s premium hot chocolate and frappe powder…
Meet Houston’s second quarter Employee of the Quarter, Teresa Petrin. Teresa has worked for the Houston’s Accounts Payable department since August 2014 and has excelled at all levels since the very date she was hired. According to her supervisor, Jasmine Peterson, Teresa was chosen Employee of the Quarter because she demonstrates a high level of…
June 2016 marks the commencement of another exciting transition within Houston’s, as our current executive team will begin to step away from day-to-day operations while continuing to provide support to incoming President Jennifer Vigil and Executive Vice President Rebecca Phillips. Jennifer has worked for Houston’s since 2010 and has more than 15 years distribution experience,…
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…