Wasserstrom is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Equipment & Supplies Fall Expo for the restaurant and foodservice industries taking place in two cities: Phoenix, AZ and Columbus, OH. Mark your calendars! The Phoenix event will be held on September 26th while the Columbus event will be on October 9th. And best of all, both […]
From sommeliers to casual wine drinkers – anyone will tell you that not all wines should be served in the same shaped glass. The most obvious case: champagne flutes. But your most discerning customers will expect more when it comes to serving different types of red and white wines. We’ve teamed up with Libbey to present […]
The Wasserstrom Company is pleased to announce the opening of its newest regional office in the great city of Denver, Colorado. Led by Regional Account Manager, Pamela Rosario, the Wasserstrom Company brings its legendary passion for personalized customer service to the Denver restaurant and foodservice community. “We are very excited about Denver. It has an […]
When someone talks about saving the world, the image of a hamburger probably isn’t the first tool that springs to mind. But for a trio of budding entrepreneurs, this is exactly their weapon of choice. Chad Goodwin, Sebastian Kovach and Alex Raabe started Eden Burger after being inspired to do their part to make the […]
How well do you know beer glassware? Every beer has a perfect mate for the best tasting experience. Try our quiz below and see if you know what your customers should be drinking from.
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard about the impending death of the plastic straw. And now, the rush is on to find alternatives to the traditional plastic straw. This is a complicated issue. There are situations where some type of straw is not only helpful, but often necessary. For example, […]
Squeeze bottles aren’t just for ketchup and mustard anymore. While they are perfect to help you complete your hot dog or burger, squeeze bottles are now a vital part of the kitchen as well. Knowing what type of squeeze bottle you should choose for your specific need will help you be safer and more efficient. […]
Not sure how much china you need for your restaurant? No worries, we’ve developed a handy china calculator so you don’t need to guess. Simply enter the number of seats in your dining room and we’ll tell you exactly how many individual pieces of each china piece you’ll need to complete your table setting. Be sure […]
Restaurant review site, Yelp, has just announced that it will be adding health inspection scores to its restaurant reviews. Currently, the program is only active in California, Illinois, New York, Texas and Washington, DC. However, Yelp says it hopes to roll out the hygiene score information to other states in the near future. Yelp has […]
Running a foodservice business never goes as planned. Kuukua Yomekpe is a caterer and chef who recently decided to close up shop in Columbus, Ohio and pursue a full time career back in academia – with a plan to rebrand and run Asempe Kitchen on the side. We met with Kuukua during her final Asempe Kitchen […]
Jobs in the foodservice industry come in all shapes and sizes. Aspiring chefs no longer need to fit into the stereotypes of the past. And the diversity of opportunities continues to grow. Today, we venture outside of the typical restaurant kitchen to tell you a story about a very special place: The Ronald McDonald House. […]
For first time restaurant owners, it’s difficult to know how much flatware you need for your grand opening. We’ve made it easy for you to figure out how much flatware you need with our new restaurant flatware calculator. Simply enter the number of seats in your dining room and we’ll tell you exactly how many individual […]
This issue of Trend Watch has a common theme: Restaurant Labor. Employees are one of the largest expenses in running a restaurant. Competition is heating up and businesses are trying to squeeze every penny of profit out of their restaurant. So it isn’t surprising that there are technology solutions stepping in to help. Robot Burgers […]
Experience matters for your restaurant. When there are so many dining choices and new restaurants seem to pop up daily, you need an edge to compete. How can you differentiate your restaurant? A new study from the Ohio State University and the University of Chicago might provide an answer. According to study authors Robert Smith […]
Columbus State Community College’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts program has consistently been highly rated, both in Ohio and nationwide. And today, the college took a giant leap into the future by breaking ground on a brand new facility. The new building will be christened Mitchell Hall, named for one of Columbus’ favorite sons, restaurateur […]
Opening a restaurant or expanding your bar service – but not sure how much glassware you need? We’ve got you covered with our glassware calculator. All you need to do is enter the number of seats in your establishment and we’ll calculate the amount required based on your business type. Do you know the different types […]