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With so many products to choose from, we are here to give restaurants, chefs, caterers, and at-home cooks the resources they’ll need to make sound buying decisions:

  • Product Recommendations based on testing, long-term durability, and cost
  • Industry Trends and Innovations
  • Kitchen Design Ideas that will help stream-line food preparation and improve
    operations
  • Upcoming Events & Tradeshows
  • Cooking Tips that will make cooking fun, will same time, and cut costs
  • Focus on Food where we’ll take an in-depth look at specific foods and food groups

Restaurant Equipment

 

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Commercial Blenders: the ultimate multi-purpose kitchen equipment

For bars, restaurants, cafes and other food service establishments a high performance, durable commercial blender is one of the most efficient and useful pieces of commercial kitchen equipment. High profit-margin drinks, soups, sauces, salsa – even bread dough – can all be prepared in a snap using a quality commercial blender.......

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Food Thermometers Promote Food Safety

Many food handlers think that visible indicators, such as color or texture changes, can be used to determine if foods are cooked enough to kill the pathogens that can lead to foodborne illnesses.  However, research shows you can not go by color and/or texture when determining food safety. Instead, to protect food safety follow these temperature guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture:

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Restaurant Supplies

 

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How to Select Stemware for Different Types of Wine

Wine connoisseurs believe that every type of wine is best serviced in specific wine glasses to bring out its unique bouquet. Below is a quick guide for how to select the right wine glasses for different types of wine......

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Buying Used Restaurant Equipment

 

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New restaurant equipment can be costly if you are starting a restaurant or are on a budget and need to make a replacement. However, often you can find quality used or refurbished commercial kitchen equipment for a fraction of the cost of new equipment.  Before you decide to purchase used restaurant equipment over new restaurant equipment, do your homework to determine if new or used equipment is best for your needs.

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Gateway Restaurant Supply in St. Louis Illinois offers New and Used Restaurant Equipment as well as expert installation and service.

 

Pros and Cons of New Versus Used Commercial Kitchen Equipment

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Restaurants and food service establishments have various options when it comes to purchasing commercial kitchen equipment. In some instances new equipment is the best choice while in other instances buying used restaurant equipment will suit your needs and budget.

 

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Recipes

 

Mediterranean Vegetable Saute

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 med yellow onion (peeled and diced)
4 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
4 cups fresh green beans (rinsed and chopped)

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Saffron Garbanzo Beans and Vegetables

8 Tbs.  Olive Oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/8 tsp. fresh Saffron, finely crushed

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Beef and Garbanzo Bean Stew

2 cups cooked or canned (drained) garbanzo beans (chick-peas)
1 cup water
1 large yellow onion
4 Tbs. Olive Oil

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Spring Cocktails and Cocktail Glasses

 

Spring is the time to cast away the doldrums of winter with some new, light and refreshing cocktails. Your diners will surely love some of these light and bright spring cocktails:

Cocktail:    April Rain

Cocktail Glass: Martini glass


Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz dry vermouth
lime peel for garnish

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