Never Underestimate the Power of Chocolate!

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…

When Life Gives You Lemons…

Lemonade.  It’s hot when it’s hot, and even when it’s not.  As soda sales continue to dwindle, restaurant operators have seen lemonade sales increase.  Not only in the summertime when temperatures soar; lemonade sales are relatively consistent from season to season.  And why not?  Lemonade is one of the few beverage categories that bartenders and…

Affordable. Versatile. Complex. Citrus!

Want to add complex flavors to your dinner items without breaking your bank?  As diners’ tastes expand and as they are more willing to accept various layers of fusion and flavor, citrus is becoming the go-to staple for chefs, and even bartenders, in all genres of food and drink. According to Technomic Inc.’s MenuMonitor, “menu…