A really good sandwich is as sacred to New Yorkers as any cherished landmark in Manhattan or any prime parking spot in the outer boroughs. The mere mention of the word “sandwich” is enough to start heated arguments among coworkers or close friends, as everyone has a favorite and, not only that, everyone has their own definition of what constitutes a sandwich.
When the New York State Restaurant Association’s International Restaurant & Foodservice Show sets up shop at New York’s Jacob Javits Center from March 8 through 10, Sam Tell Companies will once again be on hand to offer its expertise in the restaurant and kitchen realm.
Whether you’re fresh to the New York City dining world or you’ve been simmering in the industry for years, you know all about the costs associated with running an eating establishment in the city. Expenses are de rigueur—as expected and required as wasabi with sushi.
Sam Tell isn't just the one-stop shop for all the foodservice supplies and equipment a restaurant needs. It's also your source for insights into the restaurant industry.
Every month, we shine the spotlight on a handful of Sam Tell clients to celebrate their success and share what makes them special in our seasonal roundup. Take a look at this season's selections below:
Developing the space, filing the necessary permits, selecting front-of-house (FoH) furniture, and all the other tasks that go along with building a restaurant, come with costs. Those pertaining to kitchen equipment are perhaps among the top concerns for every restaurant owner. Understanding this expense is therefore critical to building a viable budget, yet there is no one surefire answer for every project. As such, the total potential cost for a full arsenal of kitchen equipment will fall within a fairly wide range.
The impression a guest walks away with from a restaurant has to do with far more than merely the taste of the food. Ideally, guests should have an experience that’s enjoyable to their other senses, as well. One of the most important aspects of the dining experience beyond taste is sight. Achieving the most visually appealing meals means selecting the right dinnerware to complement both the food and decor!
Building a restaurant kitchen is a lot like assembling an enormous puzzle. It requires time and careful thought and all the pieces must fit together perfectly to achieve the desired results. If any of the pieces are missing, or put in the wrong place, it’ll be easy to spot and the finished product will suffer. One of the most important pieces of the puzzle that is your restaurant's kitchen is the equipment. From the big items like refrigerators and ovens to the smaller gadgets like food processors and mixers, each tool plays a crucial role in turning ingredients into delicious dishes for your patrons.
Running a restaurant means taking on a variety of responsibilities. Providing delicious meals to patrons, maintaining the safety and quality of those meals, keeping an efficient kitchen, and managing staff are just some of the tasks required on a daily basis. Consequently, any piece of equipment that can make this demanding job easier is an invaluable asset to the kitchen.
Sam Tell isn't just the one-stop shop for all the foodservice supplies and equipment a restaurant needs. It's also your source for insights into the restaurant industry.
Every month, we shine the spotlight on a handful of Sam Tell clients to celebrate their success and share what makes them special in our seasonal roundup. Take a look at this season's selections below:
If you’re running a commercial foodservice operation, an oven is an essential piece of equipment. Even operations where cooked or baked goods aren’t the menu's main event normally have some need to cook or bake certain things. Different foods, as any chef knows, have different requirements when it comes to cooking, and that means more than just setting the oven to the right temperature.
