If you have been having trouble getting your deep frying right, don’t worry—it’s really not as simple as it looks. Deep frying is often depicted as a quick and easy method of cooking that only someone who was not paying attention could mess up. After all, you’re just dunking some food in some oil, right?

Are you starting a new restaurant, convenience store, cafeteria, bar, or any other business that requires ice? Is your current commercial ice machine becoming a money pit due to excessive service calls and replacement parts? Are you looking to replace that old commercial ice machine with a newer more energy efficient model? Here are some thing to consider when buying a new commercial ice machine: what will I be using the ice for, what type of ice do I need, and how much ice do I need?

It’s snowing here today, but before we know what hit us, (Ok, it was a snow ball…) summer will be here, and we’ll want to be outside for different reasons.  This brings me to the greatest development since campfires, the outdoor kitchen, which combines two  popular gathering spots, the kitchen and the back yard, in a way that enhances both.

If you are in the restaurant business you know the names Vulcan, Wolf, & Berkel.

For over 130 years, Vulcan has been recognized by chefs and operators throughout the world for top-quality, energy efficient commercial cooking equipment that consistently produces spectacular results.  Today Vulcan is among the world’s largest manufacturers of commercial cooking equipment, with worldwide distribution of the broadest line of gas and electric cooking equipment.  Vulcan’s new slogan boasts “Done to perfection”…. one look at their equipment and you’ll see the perfection they speak of.   Another member of the Vulcan Food Equipment Group is Wolf,  Since 1938 Wolf commercial cooking equipment has provided the food-service industry with simple, trouble-free performance, exceptional durability and outstanding energy efficiency. In even the most demanding kitchen environments, depend on Wolf’s hardworking, easy-to-use products to deliver the superior value your operation needs to succeed.  The third member of the Vulcan Food Equipment Group is Berkel and for over 100 years Berkel has has produced reliable equipment that chefs and operators depend on for consistently great results.  Since 1898 when W.A. Van Berkel, a butcher in Rotterdam of the Netherlands, invented a way to slice more meat to better serve his customers, the Berkel name has been synonymous with slicing.

With the recent rise in interest of superfoods and fruit-based diet plans, smoothies have become more popular than ever. Once a risky business model at best, dedicated smoothie shops are now opening—and thriving—all over the country. With relatively straightforward lists of ingredients and lots of cross-over between menu offerings, running a smoothie shop requires little overhead and can bring in steady profits, if properly equipped. If you’re thinking about starting up a juice or smoothie shop of your own, here are a few of the necessary items to keep your operation running without a hitch.

If you are looking to fry a lot of food for a big crowd, chances are you might want to try a Cajun fryer. If you’re not sure what a Cajun fryer is or if it’s even worth your time to buy, then allow me to explain in further detail.

Stainless steel work tables and equipment stands are found in most every commercial kitchen around the world.  Stainless steel is durable, resistant to corrosion, easy to clean, and aesthetically pleasing.  These factors make stainless steel the perfect choice for commercial work tables and equipment stands.  Stainless steel has been the choice material for restaurant equipment manufacturers the world over for years because of its durable finish, ease to clean, and its brilliant appearance.

Some of you may not realize it, but in a typical restaurant the dishwasher consumes over two-thirds of all the water usage. Nearly one-half of the water used in dish washing is consumed by the pre-rinse spray valve.

This year’s NAFEM show in Orlando, Florida has officially begun, with exciting news from Hoshizaki about the newest additions to their ever-expanding lines of high-quality commercial ice machines. This year, Hoshizaki is launching a new square cube ice machine, bringing their already versatile family of ice styles up to 5 different types of crystal clear, commercial grade ice.

Food vendors must prepare food on a daily basis and most of that food is not going to last for an extended period of time; this is why heated food displays are so critical to the restaurant industry-namely fast food establishments and food court vendors. For those of you who are just starting out in the restaurant business, a heated food display is a glass enclosed case that encapsulates and retains heat to keep your already cooked food warm for longer periods of time all while showcasing your food items to customers.

As of today (February 1st, 2013), Ice-O-Matic is officially implementing their exclusive Rapid Advantage™ program that will give Ice-O-Matic customers an edge over the competition. With the Rapid Advantage™ program, many of Ice-O-Matic’s best-selling ice machines are now available with reduced two-day shipping from select online retailers. The Rapid Advantage™ program ensures that your ice machine is delivered within 48 hours of processing your order for one low flat rate of 50 dollars per delivery address. If, for some reason, the delivery is not fulfilled within the guaranteed 48 hours, the 50 dollar shipping charge will be fully refunded to you at no cost.

Ice-O-Matic has recently started a new marketing initiative to help inform customers about their ice machines and provide the information needed to help shoppers determine what sort of ice machine will best suit their particular needs. Here are a few of the talking points from the Ice Cold Truth on Ice Machines campaign that explain why Ice-O-Matic is currently one of the best choices in ice-making technology:

The Prodigy ice machines from Scotsman are the smartest ice machines on the planet, and here’s why:

1 Cost Saving Efficiency:  Prodigy cubers use significantly less energy and water than traditional ice machines, making them among the first cubers to exceed both the 2008 California Energy Commission and 2010 Federal energy efficiency regulations by up to 22%.  That’s up to 28% more than their nearest competitor.

Control Flame Flareups - Only on an EmberGlo Broiler!
Watch behind the scenes footage and interviews of Chicago's own manufacturer, EmberGlo. Meet the visionaries and watch the broiler and "Flaretrol" in action! See char-broiling at its finest with steaks, sausages, and veggies!

Dexter-Russell, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer in the finest cutlery products since 1818. They are still the largest and oldest cutlery manufacturer in the United States. They are the successor of the two oldest cutlery manufacturers in America.

Wooden utensils are standard kitchen fare, so caring for them properly is a topic that’s going to naturally arise.   I never expected it to be controversial, but in some ways, it is.  Here are some pointers about caring for them.

Panini Sandwiches are all the rage & it seems like everyone has them on the menu now… shouldn’t you?

J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment is your one stop shop for all your restaurant supplies and we have some great deals on commercial toasters.

Chef Phil gives us a tip on how to properly sharpen your knives in the kitchen. This vid was shot in the showroom kitchen at J.E.S. Restaurant Equipment Also, follow us on Youtube for future vids.