As defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the Mason jar is a wide-mouthed glass jar with an airtight screw top, used for preserving fruit and vegetables. Technically, this definition is correct; a Mason jar can be used for storing fruits and veggies; but recently, they have become so much more versatile than that. Mason jars literally have…
The National Restaurant Association’s Hotel-Motel Show (NRA) is held annually in May, at McCormick Place in Chicago. While the purpose of the show is to offer “everything you need to run a successful restaurant under one roof,” Houston’s uses the show as an opportunity to meet with some of our vendors and discuss new products,…
Coffee and tea lovers unite! Coffee Fest Chicago is right around the corner meaning there are a bunch of great new products waiting for you at the show. If it looks like coffee, smells like coffee, goes well with coffee or is coffee, you will find it at Coffee Fest. We are going to see what’s hot…
Brace yourself, the annual National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show is kicking off in less than a week! 63,000 foodservice enthusiasts from all over the world will be at McCormick Place in Chicago this May 20-23 as one of, if not, the biggest foodservice show of the year is set to begin! On behalf of our vendors,…
In June 2016, Houston’s launched an exclusive partnership with French chocolatier partner, Monbana Chocolaterie as the exclusive importer for Monbana in the U.S.! Our sales and marketing teams have been working diligently to spread the word and build awareness of this new brand in the United States with the help of Independent French Manufacturers (IFM),…
On March 8th Shawn DiGruccio, Executive VP of CDN®, came by Houston’s to bring our Sales, Marketing, Returns, and Purchasing teams up to date on CDN’s products. For those of you unfamiliar with the company, CDN is a family owned business that specializes in kitchen measurement tools, with a wide assortment of thermometers, timers, and scales.…
Whether red or white, sweet or dry, full-bodied or light, wine requires specific serving procedures in order to tap into the full potential that it has to offer. Understanding the different types of glassware and how they complement your wine will help amplify your overall wine drinking experience! Welcome to Wine Glasses 101. Parts of…
The season of Foodservice Shows is about to begin as The NAFEM Show 2017 is set to open its doors from February 9 – 11! What is NAFEM? “Every other year, The NAFEM Show attracts thousands of qualified foodservice equipment and supplies buyers – a powerful marketing opportunity for all of our exhibiting members. With…
What is affordable, values quality, and has an elegant look to it? Ceramic ware by International Tableware Inc. (ITI)! This past Wednesday ITI rep Antoinette came in and dished out a fresh take on traditional dinnerware. Have you ever wondered how ceramic ware is hardened? It goes through a vitrifying process which entails heating up…
For the food service industry, each year brings a wave of new fads that shake up the business and bring excitement to the consumer experience. Some of these trends are the doing of the industry itself, though many start through the demand of the customer. There’s so many predicted trends buzzing around, but here are…