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Vollrath® Kitchen Essentials

Published April 01, 2022 in Featured

Whether you’re new to the New York City restaurant scene or you're a seasoned executive chef with Michelin stars, having the right kitchen essentials is key to your eatery’s success. 

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Building A More Energy Efficient Kitchen

Published March 18, 2022 in Featured

For decades, New York City restaurants have been on an all-encompassing mission to solve their own private energy crisis. Coupled with a severe lack of space in their kitchens, loss of energy seriously hampers a restaurant’s ability to prepare and serve food in a way that doesn’t burn their bottom line. 

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Show Some Love For NYC Restaurants on Valentine’s Day

Published February 09, 2022

It’s Valentine’s Day in New York City. And we’re thrilled to announce that reservations in NYC restaurants are quickly filling up. While last year was all about to-go Valentine’s meals, this time around we’re focusing on New York City eateries that are setting the table for true romance in their dining rooms. 

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Cut To The Chase: The Very Best In Restaurant Flatware

Published January 21, 2022 in Featured

Flatware is often the unsung hero of a New York City restaurant’s success story. While overall ambiance, atmosphere, and, of course, the food are all incredibly important to any dining experience, the flatware is how customers connect with the cuisine. So, you’d better be using the correct assortment of knives, forks, and spoons. 

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Sam Tell Speaks With Celebrity Chef Dale Talde

Published January 05, 2022

Sam Tell is a family business with four generations of Tells working within the company since its founding in 1956. However, our family values extend far beyond our name.

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35 Most Important Back-of-House Smallwares for NYC Restaurant Kitchens

Published December 15, 2021 in Featured

Whether you’re new to the New York City restaurant scene or you're a seasoned executive chef with Michelin stars, having the right restaurant equipment list is crucial to your eatery’s success. 

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How to Keep Catered Meals Hot During Transport

Published December 07, 2021

Winter is coming and you need to be prepared for a high volume of deliveries and large takeout orders. No matter how cold it gets, your guests are expecting their food to arrive hot and ready to serve. Nothing is worse than transporting food during the cold winter months with ineffective catering supplies. Check out these Cambro® products we highly recommend: 

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Build Your Perfect Fry Pan

Published December 01, 2021

There are countless kinds of fry pans on the market. Between the different finishes, handles, materials, and more, there’s a configuration to fit any chef’s needs. But do you know all the parts and pieces to choose from? Below, we’ve dissected the fry pan, outlining all the different factors to consider when picking your perfect pan.

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Give Thanks! Someone Else Is Cooking This Year

Published November 18, 2021

Everyone loves Thanksgiving, but only a precious few truly love all the work that goes into preparing an immense meal and cleaning up afterward.

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Don't Contaminate: Handle Your Ice The Right Way

Published November 15, 2021

You may think we’re crazy, but handling ice is no joke! New York City is known to have clean tap water – that’s why we have delicious pizza and bagels! But just because your tap water is clean doesn’t mean your ice is clean. According to the FDA, ice must be treated like food to avoid contamination. You can provide your staff all the safety training in the world, but if you don’t have the right supplies, you can get yourself into trouble. Luckily, we know which products are effective and we highly suggest these two Ice Safety Solutions to keep your restaurant safe and contamination-free.

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