There are few kitchen tools that are as simple, versatile and enduring as the classic dutch oven. And while we refer to them as “dutch ovens” or “casserole dishes” in America, there are very similar examples of this classic pot in many other cultures. This is a testament to the flexibility and utility that comes […]
Not just anyone could be a professional chef, not to mention being on TV, writing books, owning restaurants, and also handling the fame and success of also being a celebrity. Take our quiz to see which celebrity chef channels your inner stardom. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two?
Failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can get you sued. As demonstrated by the recent cases against Domino’s and Five Guys, even your website needs to be ADA compliant. But what about your physical location? You need to have a strategy to help you create an ADA compliant restaurant, bar or […]
In case you hadn’t heard, there is a big football game coming up. And Americans consume a lot of food and drink on this Sunday. It’s really “super!” In fact, according the Department of Agriculture, food consumption on this super Sunday is second only to Thanksgiving day in terms of sheer volume. So, do you […]
In short, the Bocuse d’Or is basically the Olympics of Cooking (although another competition more officially claims that title). For many, the Bocuse d’Or is the most prestigious international cooking competition in the world. And it kicked off this week in Lyon, France with 24 chefs from around the globe competing to take home the […]
Have you ever heard of a salamander broiler or salamander grill? You might think that these are the same thing as a cheese melter. But those are actually two very different pieces of equipment. So what makes a salamander grill unique? Let’s explore the history and uses for the kitchen equipment classic, the salamander grill. […]
On Valentine’s Day, you want to take your true love to a classy place with white table cloths, romantic decorations, delicious food and over-the-top service. So naturally, you think about White Castle. Yep. That White Castle. Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is a tradition with White Castle. They’ve been doing Valentine’s Day events for […]
On January 15th, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a case against Domino’s can proceed in court. The case revolves around the issue of Domino’s website and app and meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Previously, a lower court ruled in favor of Domino’s and the case was thrown […]
A panoramic view of the city skyline, under freshly fallen snow greeted attendees to the Ohio Restaurant Association’s (ORA) 2019 Industry Awards this past Sunday evening. A veritable “who’s who” of Ohio’s restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry were in attendance to honor the best and the brightest over the previous year. Hosted at the Ivory […]
Having a kid friendly restaurant can be a boon for the restaurant operator. Families with young children represent a lucrative demographic. But the first question you should be asking yourself is this: “Is this right for my restaurant concept?” Almost every restaurant finds itself serving children from time to time, even if they aren’t considered […]
You’ve done it! Perhaps you saw one on sale while doing your holiday shopping. Or, perhaps your Meemaw gave you one for making some of her secret, family recipe fried chicken. However it happened, you now own your very own cast iron cookware, be it a skillet, Dutch oven, griddle, or other equally wonderful item. […]
In early November, Seth Wasserstrom (Project Team Manager, DCS and 4th generation Wasserstrom family member), travelled to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. While in Wilkes-Barre, Seth visited 164 North Canal Street. This is where founder Nathan Wasserstrom and his wife Rebecca lived with three of their eventual twelve children. Nathan and Rebecca lived in Wilkes-Barre in 1901 for […]
May all your holiday baking projects be merry and bright! But just be sure you are using glitter that is actually edible. This might seem like a ridiculously dumb thing to have to point out, but there is actually a good reason to remind folks of this fact. You see, some glitter-type products are marketed […]
Restaurant cleaning isn’t at the top of anyone’s list. But it is essential for a number of reasons. First and foremost, if you don’t keep up with your restaurant cleaning, you may run afoul of the Health Department. No one wants that. Especially now that services like Yelp are adding health inspection scores to online […]
Nothing says “HOLIDAYS” like a fried chicken-scented yule log. KFC wants to spice up your holiday season with its 11 Herbs & Spices Firelog. For a mere $18.99 (which includes tax and shipping) you can get your very own yule log that will make your house smell like fried chicken. KFC says the log can […]
Third-party delivery service, Uber Eats, has taken a page out of the Google playbook with its latest test. In a bid to become an advertising platform for its customers, Uber Eats is testing a new service in India. When using the Uber Eats app, customers can browse the offerings from many participating restaurants. But if […]