Restaurant Ice Machine

When running a restaurant, it is imperative that you have the right restaurant equipment for your facility. The restaurant ice machine is one of the important pieces of equipment that you will need. You may find it difficult, at first, to find the restaurant ice maker that will be best suit your needs. However, with taking the time to gather the proper information when you are purchasing your ice machine, it will become a much easier task for you.

Do not fall into the trap of the cheap unit. It is not just the price that you should be considering when making this decision. You will also need to consider the quality of the unit as well as the durability of the unit. Not all of these ice makers are created the equal. In turn, you will need to be a very keen observer when it comes to the overall performance of the equipment that you are considering purchasing for your facility. Your main goal in purchasing your ice maker to make sure that the ice from the machine is being produced in a timely manner, according to the supply and demand by both your customers and business.

When you are considering purchasing a restaurant ice machine for your business, you are going to have to be sure that you look into the amount of ice you will be needing on an average day to keep your business running smoothly. Each type of ice machine is capable of producing ice in various pounds as well as different quantities in a certain amount of time. As a result, you will need to be sure that you find an ice machine that will be capable of producing enough ice to fit your day to day business needs.

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Under Counter Refrigerators

The main benefit of any under counter refrigerator is the ability to manage space. In any commercial kitchen you will want to maximize every single inch that is available to you. An under counter refrigerator will make sure that there is plenty of space in your kitchen. There are many models available with varying capacities.

The under counter refrigerators that are available today are much more advanced due to the available technology today. Most of these units are inexpensive to purchase and operate. In addition, the compact size makes them relatively lightweight and some are portable and can be moved around when needed. The counter depth refrigerator is capacity from about nineteen to twenty-five cubic feet, though models are as small as ten cubic feet and as large as thirty cubic feet or even more available.

Whether you are concentrating on opening a bar, restaurant bar or a sports bar, you will need all of the counter space available. A back bar refrigerator is a very important piece of equipment. It will provide ample storage for most of the things you will need. It is useful in large numbers of commercial set ups like; pubs, restaurants, taverns, sport bars, cafeterias, etc.

There are some under counter refrigerators perfect for restaurants and other businesses. An under counter refrigerator is basically perfect for any food service operation. These units can feature a stainless steel exterior as well as front, top, sides and pans. Some come with elegant rounded corners and four inch diameter swivel casters with brakes for the front as well as two doors that are self closing. The two-door under counter refrigerator is perfect for any food service operation.

Some of these undercounter refrigerators have special features such as; ice makers combo ice makers/refrigerators, wine cabinets storage area, refrigerator drawers, refrigerator/freezers and beverage centers. They can offer distinctive attributes for a room perfect counter point and provides an opportunity to create a special unique quality to your area of use.

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Outdoor Bar Furniture

To complete the look of our new outdoor bar, we are going to be purchasing outdoor bar furniture to complete the look. What are a couple of the most popular materials used to make commercial outdoor bar furniture?

Below are a few things you will need to make a decision on as you purchase the bar furniture for your business:

Wrought Iron Material
Wrought iron makes good bar furniture material as it is the purest form of iron and is corrosion resistant. More over wrought iron can be twisted and bended to make any complex, elegant, eye-catching designs. Wrought iron outdoor bar furniture designs are mostly influenced by European style. If you are planning to have wrought iron furniture for your facility, you can go for antique designs which are rich in appearance and classic in taste or a more modern or contemporary look. You can let your imagination and creative thinking run wild to choose the most suitable wrought iron furniture for your facility.

Metal Material
One very important thing to remember when buying outdoor metal bar stools for a commercial setting is to check how the stool has been made. Cheaper metal barstools tend to be held together with screws, where the higher quality stools will be welded for strength that can endure just about any conditions. The problem with screws is that over time with pressure being put on them causes the holes to get larger and they are not as stable.

Finishes
Powder coating is a process by which selected items are coated with a fine powder of ground resin and pigment, which is basically ground up paint particles that form a powder-like substance. The items being coated are placed on a rack, which grounds the items. A gun is used to spray the powder onto the items. A large oven is then used to heat and cure the coating. Temperatures used to cure the items typically are between 400 and 450 degrees. Heating the items makes the pigments melt, gel, and then cure to form a durable finish. The finished product is a uniform coating. Powder coating can be used on steel, zinc, and aluminum as well as other materials. The quality of the finished product has the ability to outlast and outperform painted parts. A variety of up to a few hundred different colors are available to choose from. It also exceeds paint in resisting acids, solvents, impact, and abrasions.

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Kegerator

I would like to have some information on kegerators. Can you tell me what a kegerator is, why I need one and what temperature should it be set to for the best product?

A kegerator is a specialized appliance built to mimic a refrigerator or freezer that has been modified to accommodate kegs and dispense their contents through a keg tap. With owning this type of beer cooler, you will efficiently extend the life of your beer which makes owning a unit a sound investment for any beer drinking enthusiast. Ultimately, beer stored in this type of unit can be preserved for as long as three months. Most importantly, these units are simply the best of both worlds as you can purchase a portable kegerator or a unit with a more permanent home thus providing both indoor and/or outdoor entertainment.

Kegerators come in a variety of makes and models, sizes and shapes. The larger variety are the four tap units with built in ice machines. Most, however, are of a smaller stature, designed to fit behind a home bar. Although accessories such as wine glass racks, custom made beer coasters and cozies have always been available to spice up your home bar, nothing compares to the excitement of owning your own pub-like draft dispenser.

A good kegerator takes beer drinking technology to new levels. A properly functioning unit keeps beer chilled to the exact temperature of your choice. The best temperature for your kegerator is thirty-eight degrees Fahrenheit to be exact. This is the ideal temperature to deliver a perfect pint of brew and ensures a smooth taste every time you refill your glass. Modern units will come with a thermostat to maintain the ideal keg temperature.

This information should answer the questions posed above. If not and you need more information feel free to contact us!

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Commercial Ice Makers

Can you give me some info about how quickly ice can be made from a commercial ice maker in a restaurant?

There are several types of commercial ice makers used in high volume commercial settings. There are some which require no permanent installation, no drainage required and ice is made in under ten minutes. Now there is a type that will produce ice in as little as six minutes; it can make up to three different types of ice cubes. The sizes and makes up to twenty-eight pounds of ice per day. Another good commercial ice machine which has a front venting for built in or free standing use and there is no drainage required on this unit as well. It has an auto shut off when the ice bin is full.

Portable commercial ice makers not only will enable you to make ice almost anywhere, but it can also select the ice cube size; small, medium, or large depending on your preference. This piece of equipment does not require any draining and ice that is not used is recycled into more fresh ice.

Commercial ice makers are a valuable investment for any business. Ice cube machines are great for many different uses around a restaurant, resort, country club or golf course. Cube ice makers are built to accommodate vast amounts of production capacities and are available in either self containers or remote condensing systems.

There are also commercial ice makers that are great for use in seafood and meat markets. The ice is unique in the fact that it fills in the areas around the produce unlike cubed ice. Then there is a nugget ice machine which is highly desirable for beverages. It is a very soft ice and delicious ice that can be chewed on. Nugget ice is a great way to improve any existing soft drink station. Ice merchandising units are perfect for vending bagged ice. Ice merchandisers are great in convenience stores, liquor stores, fast food restaurants and markets.

Commercial Restaurant Equipment

We are looking to open a restaurant and have found your blog very helpful. Can you give us some suggestions on what type of commercial restaurant equipment that we will need to get started?

Glad it is helpful to you!

Depending on the type of facility you will open the types of commercial restaurant equipment that you will need include for the kitchen:

Microwaves, broilers, grills, ovens and dishwashers are pieces of equipment that you definitely need when trying to run a successful restaurant or food related business. As well as the main equipment for the kitchen, other restaurant equipment that you can expect to need include indoor and outdoor furniture, cutlery and china, and glasses and cups.

Other various pieces of restaurant equipment that you will need for your business include small things such as aprons, mixers, hot plates, food preparation tables, hood systems, sinks, tables, shelves, slicers.

It is possible to find all of these various pieces of commercial restaurant equipment all in once place. There are dozens of businesses on the internet which offer this type of equipment, as well as businesses which will have all of this equipment all under one roof to make it easier and cheaper for you to get everything you need for your business. You might also find that if you buy in bulk you restaurant equipment, you might save yourself money on handling charges as well as the items themselves which is brilliant for your pocket!

Commercial restaurant equipment varies in type, size and price. But from the most important piece of equipment such as the cooker, to the potato peeler- every piece of restaurant equipment is important and necessary in order to run a successful business. So if you are looking for various pieces of restaurant equipment including peelers, ladles, soup warmers, toasters, fridges, tables, chairs, bar stool and more, it is time to do some research and get on the internet to find where you can get the best deal to help you to save money and make sure that you get the best equipment available.

It is also important to remember that you should try to purchase the best restaurant equipment in order to make sure that it lasts for longer and in turn saves you money and does the best job possible. If you want to find out more information on where to find various pieces of restaurant equipment then check out your local yellow or white pages.

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Commercial Ice Machines

Commercial ice machines are a valuable investment for any business. Ice machines are great for many different uses around a restaurant, resort, country club or golf course. Ice makers are built to accommodate vast amounts of production capacities and are available in either self containers or remote condensing systems.

There are also commercial ice makers that are great for use in seafood and meat markets. The ice is unique in the fact that it fills in the areas around the produce unlike cubed ice. Then there is a nugget ice machine which is highly desirable for beverages. It is a very soft ice and delicious ice that can be chewed on. Nugget ice is a great way to improve any existing soft drink station. Ice merchandising units are perfect for vending bagged ice. Ice merchandisers are great in convenience stores, liquor stores, fast food restaurants and markets.

Other places that many people do not realize that they would use a commercial ice machine include many gyms or althletic fields, physical therapist, a medical lab, a hospital and just a regular office building.

There are two basic types of commercial ice making machines, an air cooled machine or a water cooled machine. Air cooled ice machines are considered better for the environment than water cooled ice machines. Many states are giving tax breaks to facilities that implement these machines. You will need to check with your state to see if you qualify. Since air cooled ice makers can conserve energy and water, they are considered to be more energy and water efficient than water cooled ice machines. The main advantage of water cooled ice machines is that the water cools down the ice machine much faster than an air cooled ice machine. It is less noisy and it can be used in extremely hot conditions.

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Water Cooled vs, Air Cooled Ice Machine

We have a water cooled ice machine at our golf course. We are wondering if we would be better off with an air cooled ice machine. Can you give us some details on each and explain the differences between an air cooled vs. a water cooled ice machine?

There are two main types of ice making machines - air cooled machines and water cooled machines. But which one is best for your golf course? Well, each ice machine comes in various different sizes, from compact to standard and large, so the first thing you need to think about when purchasing a commercial ice machine is the size you will need.

Once you have decided on your size, you need to decide which type of ice making machine will be the best for your facility, an air cooled or a water cooled machine and to help you make your decision, here are some of the differences between them.

Air cooled machines: an air cooled ice making machine is basically what it says; the refrigeration system is cooled by air. The good thing about an air cooled unit is that it uses less water and they are quite reasonable to buy. However, an air cooled unit can heat the air around it which can make the atmosphere quite uncomfortable, but air cooled ice machines are considered to be better for the environment.

Water cooled machines: the advantages of a water cooled units are that they are more energy efficient and they also do not raise the room temperature. They are also considered to be quieter than air cooled units but they can also cost more and in certain areas they can have expensive operating costs when water prices are high.

Depending on which part of the country that you live in, you may get a tax break with an air cooled ice machine since they are considered to be green and help the environment.

So, which ice making machine should use choose for your golf course? Water cooled units are quieter, more efficient and do not heat the air around them. However they can cost more and are now being considered wasteful with water. Air cooled restaurant ice machines are cheaper to buy and use a lot less water, on a downside they are noisy and heat the air. You will just have to weigh it out for yourself.

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Outdoor Round Trash Can

We are looking to purchase some new commercial trash cans. Are their benefits to implementing an outdoor round trash can around our facility?

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An outdoor round trash can is easier to empty. Because of the lack of any edges to it all the waste and trash in the can comes out easily unlike a square or a semi circle trash can where the trash may remain stuck to the edges and difficult to come out. A little tug to what’s left behind and all the trash will come out without any hassles.

An outdoor round trash can is a great utility. Be it in restaurants, outdoor malls, ballparks, resorts, movie theatres and many other public places, an outdoor trash can is an indispensable unit anywhere. Trash cans come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. However, a round trash can is better suited and better to use than trash cans of any other shape.

The main purpose of a trash can is that it is helpful in collecting and accumulating trash. Trash cans today are available in a number of shapes, sizes, material colour etc. They are available in round, square, semi round, in steel, wood, plastic etc. Most important of all these is the shape of the trash can. However, the trash can that you choose depends on your need.

The properties that one seeks in a trash is this that it accumulates in it a maximum amount of waste be it of any kind; it is one where you do not have to touch the actual waste; it is easier to empty and clean and one that does not require too much of maintenance.

A round trash receptacle can serves all of the above mentioned purposes and offer many benefits to your facility.

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Table Base

A good table base can come in a lot of different sizes, finishes, shapes and materials. Specific bases are designed to hold specific table tops. A good table base needs to be able to hold the weight of a table top. For example, if you have a marble item then getting a wooden product would not be the best match because it would not be able to hold the weight very well and it might be unstable. The best type for marble would be wrought iron because it is very strong and durable.

So, before you begin searching for a great table base, make sure that you know what type of material you need this for because there are many different types such as glass, wood and granite.

A great table base should be strong enough to hold the material the top is made from and support whatever you might be placing on it, it should be durable and hard wearing especially when it comes to a restaurant or a bar because of the amount of use it will have. A great frame also has to be stable; it is no good having a wobbly component because whatever you put on the table top will fall! The unit also needs to be easy to clean and should match a table top.

Bases come in many different materials that include wrought iron and other metals such as cast iron. Wrought iron is probably the best type of material to be used in bars and restaurants because the material can provide a stable and weighty base and the material is hard wearing and durable. Table wrought iron bases and furniture were originally used hundreds of years ago but the material is still just as popular today as it has ever been. Wrought iron bases can also come in many different shapes, sizes and designs and can also be made to fit various different table tops.
Cast iron also makes a great base because it is just as strong and durable as wrought iron and can be styled, designed and made to fit many table sizes.

So what makes a great table base? It must fit with the table top, be sturdy and firm, be strong and durable and if you are planning to use outside then it must be weather proof. Another good thing about wrought iron is that if it gets rusty it is easy to paint over.

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Round Trash Can

A round trash can has the volume to carry maximum amount of trash and waste. The circumference of a round trash can offers it the functionality to be able to carry more waste compared to a square or other shaped trash can.

Round trash cans are available with a swinging top whereby the person putting the waste into it does not have to actually touch the can. The waste can just be dropped into the trash can without having to touch the actual trash can. Circular trash cans are also available having a dome shaped open top which makes putting the trash inside the can easier without having to touch the actual can.

It is comparatively easier to clean a circular trash can. Since, it does not have edges to it, its cleaning is simpler and there is no residue or any dirt left behind sitting along the edges inside the trash can.

Similarly, a round shaped trash can is easier to empty. Because of the lack of any edges to it all the waste and trash in the can comes out easily unlike a square or a semi circle trash can where the trash may remain stuck to the edges and difficult to come out. A little tug to what’s left behind and all the trash will come out without any hassles.

Round trash receptacles are easier to carry around. Because of their shape they can be easily picked up and placed where required. They are hassle free to be carried around. They do not occupy much space. They fit snugly in any corner.

Finally, a trash can classically have been found to be round in shape. If you use a circular trash can it will be immediately identified as a trash can. Thus, a round trash can is much better suited and efficient when compared to trash cans of any other shape.

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Ice Storage Bin

Can you give us some info about an ice storage bin? In addition, talk a little about the chance of odor taking over the ice. We look forward to your answer and appreciate all of the information that you provide on this blog.

Thank you for your question as well as your kind comments.

An ice bin is a type of restaurant or concession equipment which is a large container and is used to store large quantities of ice for a long period of time so the ice does do not melt. Ice storage bins prevent the melting of ice such that they can be harvested as and when required.

In commercial settings such as in restaurants the need of ice is perennial. It is generally required for most of the beverages and it helps one to store huge quantities of ice. Other than that it is also required for certain types of food. When the continuous flow of ice is maintained the serving of food and beverages that contain ice can go on without any interruptions. Thus, there are many benefits involved in using such ice storage. With the bin, all that you need to do is just insert the scooper in and take out any number of ice cubes that you may need.

Further, another important benefit of the ice storage bin is that the ice produced in the freezers carry with them the odor of the foods and the gas that passes through the refrigerator in them. The odour and the flavour of the foods get mixed in the ice that is produced. Because of this the odour and flavor of such foods is transmitted to the ice cubes which in turn gets transferred to the beverages and the foods in which they are served. The use of this container can solve this problem.

Some ice storage bins available in the market have an open front. Therefore, taking out the ice becomes easy and convenient. Now the market offers you the option to have ice storage bins that are portable. Therefore, it becomes easy to carry them around. Further, some ice storage bins come with movable lids hence it becomes easy to serve the ice. It is also the most hygiene way of producing and serving ice.

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Outdoor Benches

Outdoor benches are a great addition to your restaurant, resort or country club but the process of buying them can sometimes be tedious. Before you begin your search, you may want to ask yourself a few questions to narrow your search.

First of all, you will want to think about where you are going to put your outdoor benches. Will they be placed in a waiting area for seating for your restaurant or are they going to be used as a decorative piece around a club or a resort? This most likely depends on what kind of functional purpose they will serve.

If you are looking for something practical to use as a place for customers or members to wait prior to be seating, you will probably want to go with outdoor benches that are sturdy and comfortable, like wrought iron. You can make them comfortable as well as integrate the indoor theme into your outside area.

If you want something more decorative to use at your country club or resort, you will then have to decide what kind of style you want. Do you want something a modern look, country look or something with a classic design? The type of theme that you have running through your restaurant, clubhouse or resort will be a factor that you want to consider when making your selection.

If your facility uses more classic designs, classic perennials and shade trees, look great with classic outdoor wrought iron benches. If you have a simple, modern garden consider investing in benches that have a custom, artisan look to them. Stone or rustic wood benches look wonderful in this setting. Whatever your facility's design or theme, outdoor benches are available in many options to fit your needs.

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Deck Furniture

We are going to replace our deck furniture around our swimming pool. The current pool furniture that we have is very outdated, old and just simply worn out. We are not in any hurry to buy something tomorrow and want to take our time to make sure that we make the correct purchase for the facility. Any suggestions for us?

While planning your strategy in choosing the perfect deck furniture for your resort, park, hotel or country club, do not forget to prioritize. You need to pick the type of material your new items will be made of. Common materials used in this venture are wood, rattan, metal, plastic and wicker. Depending on your facility, some types may work better than others for you.

Hospitality managers on the quest for patio deck furniture for their facility will learn very quickly that finding the perfect fit can be a very tedious task. There are many types of styles made from many different types of materials. Choosing the right material depends on what the manager/owner feels his/her clients will like as well as the personal taste of the facility shining through. The climate as well as the amount of humidity or lack of humidity in your area of the country may make one material better than another. You will also want to consider other factors such as if your deck is covered or is uncovered. In addition, do not forget your budget.

Patio furniture made of wrought iron is very popular and tends to last longer than other materials. Wrought iron deck furniture can withstand the elements such as rainy weather seasons as well as very hot summers. It is important to treat your wrought iron outdoor items with water resistant coating materials in protecting it from drying out or becoming damaged. Iron items are a great choice for entertaining due to the strong foundation of the furniture. The flexibility of various looks with this type of furniture is endless.

You can paint the furniture and throw in some comfortable cushions to provide a more comfortable feel for your members, customers or guests.

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Outdoor Restaurant Furniture

We have built a new outdoor area on our restaurant. We are going to be buying some outdoor restaurant furniture to allow some casual outdoor dining. We are thinking of wrought iron furniture but would like to hear your suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help!

Firstly, the most important question when choosing outdoor restaurant furniture is whether the furniture provides the level of comfort that the guest is looking forward to. It is one of the most important functions is that it must be comfortable. If it does not provide comfort and if it is not relaxing, then the furniture does not serve its purpose.

Also, when buying outdoor restaurant furniture you need to delve into the material that you need to buy. Before making a choice on the kind of furniture that you want to buy you need to consider the various kinds of material that are available in the market.

The first thing that comes to most people's mind with the mention of outdoor furniture is wood. However, you need to know that wood is subject to rot and infestations in the long run. However, certain kind of wood like cedar is not only pretty looking but is also waterproof and can be great as outdoor restaurant furniture.

Another option is metal. Even metal is subject to rusting and corrosion. Here you need to utilise wrought iron instead of cast iron as it does not rust faster. The same goes with aluminium and stainless steel.

Depending on your facility and the how casual you want to be, plastic is also one of the options to choose from. They can make great furniture because they can be moulded into any shape. Further, they are safe from corrosion, rust, rot and infestations. This type of furniture is easy to move if your need to change the set up of your facility often or to store them seasonally.

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Outdoor Trash Cans

We are looking for new outdoor trash cans for our facility. It seems like our staff can not keep up with the current cans that we have implemented throughout our property. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Today, many types of outdoor trash cans are available suiting every need and every volume of trash. They come in various sizes and shapes. You just need to choose the correct one. There are outdoor trash cans available which come with a wooden or other attractive cover. Therefore, instead of looking like a trash can, it can become a decorative piece and looks nice. At the same time it performs its functions of collecting trash.

One thing about outdoor trash cans which is important is that they must be able to be found. If they are too well hidden to where your customers cannot find them, then you will not have their help keeping your facility clean. If your members are anything like some of the ones that I have had, many may find it revolting to actually touch the trash and place it in the trash can for fear of dirt and germs. With this being said, I have found better success with an outdoor trash can that did not have a lid involved. This gives them no excuses. Trash cans with an opening on top with a tray for butts on top have worked the best for me in the past.

The size of an outdoor trash can is particularly important. It should be big in size because these cans are typically placed in high traffic areas around the country club, hotel, park or resort. Although it may sound funny to you, selecting the proper placement is also important. They should be put in places where they are easily visible and accessible.

Keeping separate trash cans for dry and wet waste is also important as their recycling becomes easier. With everyone trying to go green, it is important to have recycling cans available for your members, customers and guests.

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Gas Deep Fryer

Our concession stand at the golf course needs to replace our deep fryer. In doing our due diligence, we were wondering about a gas fryer vs. an electric fryer and which one is more economical to use in our operation. Any advice for us?

Since gas deep fryers work on LPG and NG they help to save electricity costs and therefore are very economical.

A gas deep fryer is a piece of equipment that helps to deep fry food items and works on gas. It is useful in commercial setting such as in restaurants, concession stands or snack bars where there is a high volume of food items that require frying at one time. Since the fryers are deep they allow a large quantity of food items to be fried at one time. Therefore, you do not end up frying small quantities at regular intervals. The deep gas fryers therefore prove to be economical in the long run as they help to save oil and the gas cost.

A variety of deep gas fryers are available in the market that allow you many different options. The gas deep fryers available come equipped with chrome plated mesh basket that makes the picking up of the items that are placed to be fried in the fryer simpler and convenient. Depending on the size of your unit, they can contain two or three fryers where you can fry two or more items separately in two different fryers. These units typically contain different temperature settings to give you optimum use of the way that you want to fry.

Some gas fryers that are available in the market go off after a certain temperature limit is reached. Thus, it helps you not to burn the oil. Burnt oil gives a different odor to the food and can change the taste of the food. However, the function where the gas fryer goes off after attaining a certain temperature is very useful to maintain the taste and odour of fried food.

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Nugget Ice Machine

Our members have been clamoring for nugget ice. Do they make a specific nugget ice machine? If so what are the benefits of nugget ice as opposed to other forms of ice?

They do make ice machines that produce specifically, nugget ice. The benefits of having a nugget ice machine these days is that it is preferred more and more people today.

The best part of nugget ice is that it melts slowly, so when you are drinking your favorite beverage it will not dilute as quickly; the nugget ice machine is a very efficient piece of equipment to help provide profits.

Nugget ice has been suggested to be the best ice used for blended cocktails, bar fountain drinks, produce displays, and salad bars. There are even some hospitals that will use the nugget ice, just because it does not melt as fast as other types of ice. Nugget ice also displaces more liquid, which could translate into a bigger and better profit.

The benefit of nugget ice machines is a growing consumer trend in today's society. People enjoy and prefer the ice better than other types of ice and it uses less water and electricity to make, than cubed ice. Nugget ice contributes to higher customer traffic, increasing in sales. What this is all leading to is higher profits from beverage and other uses of sales.

If you were to go to different restaurants to take a survey to see what type of ice is being used, you most likely would find the ice machines creating ice nuggets are the leading device. Of course, if the business has not updated their equipment, then you would find that they either have cubed or flaked ice.

Hope this helps you and if you have any other questions feel free to contact us!

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Coutertop Refrigerator

We are thinking about adding a countertop refrigerator to our concession stand. Can you give us some very basic info about these types of units?

We would be happy to do just that! If you have any other questions feel free to contact us.

A countertop refrigerator is a small refrigerator unit which is generally used in a concession stand or a snack bar. They are mostly what you would consider smaller in size. They can store food items as well as beverages that you can sell to your members or customers.

Due to the available space in a smaller unit, only a few products may be stored in a countertop refrigerator. However these products can be the "hot sellers" or just to highlight a product that you need to get rid of from your inventory.

Depending on the space you have available in your store, you can place it near the counter for the impulse buy or if you have to place it in the back I would place a popular item in it. This way your customers will have to walk through your store to get it and you never know what else might just peak their interest!

The good news is that these units are easy to keep clean and you will want to do just that. First, keeping your unit clean will give a great presentation to the customer in your store. Second, keeping the unit clean will allow it to run efficiently and serve you for a long time.

Most countertop units will have a single door. Sometimes they have two doors depending on the purpose for which they are used. Most use glass doors to allow the customer to see inside.

Implementing a countertop refrigerator into your operation properly can boost your revenues and if done correctly improve your bottom line as well. That is the goal isn't it?

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Glass Door Refrigerators

We are needing some info on glass door refrigerators. We would like to know some of the benefits that they can bring to the table as we would be using them to merchandise the selling space on the store floor. In addition, what are a few of the add-ons or extras that can be ordered with these units?

They are an excellent display unit. Food items and beverage can be stored in glass door refrigerators and displayed to customers at one and the same time. Thus, they serve dual purpose. Therefore, refrigerators with glass doors are pivotal in attracting customers to food items, beverages, frozen items stored in them. Thus, they have a major share in improving sale.
Glass door refrigerators look better compared to the old refrigerators. These types of refrigerators compliment any room. Since they are not coloured they need not be colour co-ordinated with the kitchen and go well with any kitchen surroundings. However, coloured glass door panels are also available in the market.

Glass door refrigerators help to eliminate the chances of food items going bad. Any food item that has gone bad, that show discoloration or fugal activity can be easily picked and thrown out. This also prevents the fungal activity from affecting other food items.

They come in various forms. Glass door refrigerators are available with sliding doors. However, refrigerators having normal doors too are available. Glass refrigerators having single and double doors are also available. You can buy refrigerators having three to four doors for more storage needs.

As you can see, the benefits of the glass units not only help your customers find what they want at the correct temperature, they will also assist your staff and make their jobs easier and more efficient when it comes to re-stocking the units. All of this will just increase sales and the amount of money that you can put to the bottom line.

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Commercial Ice Maker

We are looking to purchase a new commercial ice maker. We are interested in learning about the different possibilities for ice cube shapes. Can you give us some info on the different ice cube shapes that are available?

Understand that this decision needs to come after you have decided on the quantity of ice needed as well as the space requirements that you have or will have. Once these decisions are made, then you can decide upon the shape of ice cubes, you desire from your commercial ice maker. The shapes on offer are diced cubes, contour cubes nuggets and flakes. Each of the different shapes is suited for different applications and has its own advantages.

Diced ice is regular ice in the shape of cubes. It is commonly used for carbonated beverages, mixed drinks, ice displays, ice dispensing, banquet services and ice retailing. The cube ice has a favorable liquid displacement.

Contour cube ice is just right for carbonated beverages, mixed drinks, ice displays, ice dispensing and ice retailing. Their unique design reduces splashes as the contour shape encourages the liquid to flow over easily. Individual cubes make them easy to dispense.

Nugget ice or Sonic ice is the ideal choice for blended cocktails, bar fountain drinks, produce displays, salad bars and even therapeutic needs. Its diverse uses are due to the fact that the ice melts slowly. It cools a drink faster without any foam formation. It is the right option for patient care and therapeutic needs. It also displaces more liquid, which could translate to better profits.

The last of the lot is flaked ice. It is the thing for seafood, produce and meat displays. It is also useful in blended cocktails and salad bars. Flaked ice can be easily molded to use for ice displays. As it cools faster than any other ice shape, it is ideal for therapeutic or patient use.

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Outdoor Patio Bar Stools

The purpose of any commercial patio at a restaurant, resort or country club is to create space for their customers or members to entertain or to relax. The latter function is more desirable. Therefore outdoor patio bar stools should be designed for comfort. A person sitting in a comfortable position is likely to spend more time in the patio of your restaurant.

There are many types of outdoor patio bar stools to choose from. You may opt to choose something contemporary or you can select something that is retro or simply modern. However, it all depends on the type of potential customers that you are planning to attract. The type and design of your outdoor patio bar stool is very important to attract the right consumer. Needless to say it should be able to match the decor, ambience and the remaining furniture in the patio. A mismatched style can certainly spoil the entire look of the restaurant.

While choosing your new look, the two things that you should give much preference and importance to is, firstly, the height of the bar stool and secondly the material that it is made up of.

The height of the outdoor patio bar stools is going to be determined by where you are going to use it and the height of the bar. It should neither be too high nor too low to the bar. As we all have been seated in that situation and it is just not comfortable at all. It should be such that it complements a person of average height. A person of normal height should not feel awkward after sitting on such a stool.

Increase your customer satisfaction as well as your revenues by providing a comfortable and relaxing outdoor area. Thinking through the concept and size of the outdoor furniture prior to your purchase will allow you to provide the best popular outdoor area.

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Outdoor Bar Stools

As many of us like to spend time outside, more and more facilities are implementing outdoor eating areas. Many even have an outdoor bar complete with outdoor bar stools. Here are a few hints to make sure you purchase the best barstools for your outdoor area.

Once you have decided on the perfect options for a bar stool for outdoor use, you need to choose one that has the correct height. A very high bar stool will be uncomfortable to reach and sit and a very low one would not look like a bar stool at all but will look like a chair. Therefore, the height should be just correct as that of any bar stool.

The design of the bar stool for outdoor use is very important. It should look contemporary and at the same time be inviting. You need to choose the correct vinyl, fabric for the cushion and one that can take the rigours of everyday use. There are many options for an outdoor chair so choose according to your needs.

The material out of which the stool is made is very important. Since it will be placed outdoor, you will therefore need to choose a material that is long lasting and corrosion free. Wood looks the most classic but one that needs a lot of care and attention. Also due to being subject to rot and infestations, wood is prone to wear and tear. Also, since it is placed outdoor, the weathering is much greater. If you choose metal stool, again there is danger of the outdoor bar stool getting corroded and rusted. Therefore, constant care and attention must be given to it to make it long lasting. The best option here are plastic outdoor bar stools. They have no danger of rotting, corrosion, infestation or wear and tear. Also they are cheaper compared to metal and wood and are available in a variety of designs and types. Of course, options for any bar stool for outdoor use may increase the cost.

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Patio Furniture Chairs: Can They Be Repaired?

In a high volume facility, you can go through some patio furniture chairs fairly quickly. For these types of facilities we suggest using a wrought iron product for the durability factor alone. Depending on what type of furniture that you have you may simply be able to get it repaired. Depending on what needs to be repaired on each piece, it could save you some money if you have a handy maintenance man on the property already.

If you need to replace any type of cushions for the patio furniture chairs; it is easy and probably cheaper to find someone or a company to make the style for your patio furniture chairs. You can find the perfect fabric for outdoor patio chair cushions by just choosing a mesh sling fabric for the variety you are looking for in your environments style. This is a great idea to make your own unique style to fit your environment and it will be different than any other business.

There are many different parts of a furniture patio chair that you are able to replace yourself; without going out and purchasing a new set. Such items as forever glides which are a better, long lasting glide system that replaces traditional chair glider inserts for wrought iron, wood, and cast aluminum outdoor patio furniture chairs. You will never have to scrape your floors or decks again with these items.

Other parts that you are able to purchase are such items as reverts and fasteners, which are used to attach vinyl strapping to furniture frames. Common round or square glides and inserts, end caps, new rubber tires for the wheels of your patio furniture chairs. There are even parts you are able to purchase that are a self leveling glade solution for wrought iron, cast aluminum and wood furniture feet of your patio furniture.

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Commercial Ice Bins

In commercial settings such as restaurants, bars and country clubs, commercial ice bins are required for many purposes. Ice is essentially used in drinks, to set things in the kitchen, for storing food, to cool beer, wine etc. Therefore the use of large ice bins in a commercial kitchen such as a restaurant, bar restaurants and bars etc becomes very important.

However, a small ice bin can come into domestic use as well. Since they are mobile and handy they can be carried anywhere easily. They are very useful when carried to picnics, outdoors, camps and such other places. The preparation of ice and its storage problems can be easily solved by such ice bins. They are also a great fit in a modular kitchen. However, their use commercially is more significant compared to their domestic use.

Various types of commercial ice bins are available. They are found in plastic. They are also available in stainless steel. They are heavy duty and the choice can be purely based on the need or the necessity of the supply of ice.

The portability of the ice bins makes them eminent in restaurants and bars. Their function as portable cooler for bottled beverages is extremely important in restaurants and bars.
Nowadays, the commercial ice bins that are available can be emptied very easily. Further, the cleaning of these ice bins too is comparatively simpler to their predecessors. The ice bins available commercially today have drains that have shut off valve which makes draining very convenient.

By employing the right size ice bins in your facility you will always have enough ice on hand to take care of all of your customers even during your peak business periods. This will make your customers happy as well as not create extra stress on your staff.

Commercial Refrigerator: How To Keep It Clean

With every single penny counting these days, making sure that you get the most out of your equipment such as your commercial refrigerator is as important as ever. Here are a few tips to keep your commercial kitchen refrigerator clean and running efficiently:

The exterior of the unit needs to be wiped every day. It must be cleaned at least once a week with water and mild soap solution. The use of strong cleaning lotions, bleach etc must be avoided because this may affect the surface of the refrigerator unit whereby it may lose its smooth finish. A mild soap and warm water solution will clean away any stains or dirt and dust. If the commercial refrigerator has a glass door then its cleaning is much simpler. It may be cleaned with a damp cloth or paper.

The shelves of the refrigerator too must be cleaned with warm water and mild soap solution to wipe away the dirt and the dust. Remember not to wash the shelves or the interior portions of the refrigerator with any strong solution and bleach because it will not only affect the finish of the refrigerator but also leave behind a strong odour. Such strong odour if mixed with the food items stored in it will affect its flavour.

The door gaskets must be cleaned every week. To clean them you can soak them in soap and water solution for about thirty minutes. After that all that you need to do is dry them and reattach them back. However, you need to ensure that they form a proper seal after they have been reattached

The condenser coil is the most important part of a commercial refrigerator; therefore, it must be cleaned with a lot of care. It needs to be cleaned every month with commercial condenser coil cleaner to keep it free from dust, dirt and lint of any kind. Similarly, the fan blades and the motor should be cleaned once a month with a dry cloth and soft brush. If it is necessary to wash them with water, they need to be completely dry before the refrigerator is switched on to prevent a short circuit.

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Back Bar Refrigerator: Is Yours Clean?

In today’s world the little things can add up to be a lot. Keeping your back bar refrigerator clean to make sure you get the most life out of it as well as having it perform at an optimal level is important. The good news is that cleaning a back bar refrigerator is not as hard as most people would think it would be.

Move the back bar refrigerator out from the walls and vacuum their condenser coils once a year. This keeps the refrigerator working efficiently and helps control the right temperature. Refrigerators run much better for shorter periods with clean coils. To be sure, forgetting to clean the coils of a refrigerator can be very costly. The good news is that there really is nothing to cleaning it yourself. First, be sure to move the refrigerator out from the wall and unplug it. Second, you will need to remove the cover panel, which is not very hard to do. Then with a long, narrow nozzle of a vacuum cleaner just clean out all the dust and debris. Then just replace the cover and plug the refrigerator back in.

Also be sure to check the water drip pan in the back lower part of the refrigerator. Sometimes your drainage in the refrigerator can get clogged up. However, this is not hard to fix, just run some warm water through the tube to unclog and this should take care of this problem.

For cleaning the inside of the refrigerator make a solution of baking soda and water and place into a spray bottle for easier cleaning. Spray the solution all over the surfaces of the refrigerator and wipe clean inside and out.

By keeping you back bar refrigerator and other restaurant equipment clean, it will perform at a optimal level and give you service for a long time. This can only allow you to put more money on your bottom line in the long run.

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Iron Table Bases

We have an outdoor eating area at our facility. Can you give us some information on iron table bases?

The table bases made from iron are very strong and heavy. They provide the tables with strength and stability. Moreover, wrought iron is durable and heavy therefore there is no wobbling effect. Therefore, they are popular as table bases.

Many looks can be achieved with the iron bases. The bases may be designed with glass, stained glass, mirror, slate, marble, wood, mosaic to name a few. Some designs and artwork may also be carried out in these bases to make it look stylish. Further, the bases may be given a finish of gun metal, copper, bronze, sand or even charcoal to make it look attractive. Moreover, since wrought iron can be easily mouldable. The tops can be given any desired shape such as round, rectangular, triangular or a square shape.

Iron table bases are generally just painted in black. The iron table bases are painted in black to camouflage the roughness of the surface which is manufactured from the casting of the sand. However, in these times many methods and equipments are available to achieve good quality. In spite of this black is still the most preferred and used colour for the iron based table bases.

Nowadays the quality and the designs of the table tops available in the market have improved tremendously. However, the cafes and the restaurants still depend on the iron table base. The reasons remain the same that is for the reliability and strength of iron.

Although this type of base is very durable it is light enough for your staff to move if you have multiple events and need to change the look of the venue. As we all know, employees will find the easiest way for them to get the unit from spot A to spot B and that does not always mean they are properly taking care of our assests.

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Iron Furniture

We are interested in purchasing some wrought iron furniture for our facility. Can you give us some examples of what is available to us to purchase? We are looking to fill a space that is connected to our restaurant and would like to use the same in our swimming pool area to keep the theme consistent.

Wrought iron is available in dining furniture as well as lawn furniture. Dining furniture includes tables, chairs and barstools. Lawn furniture includes outdoor benches and trash cans. Whether you are trying to outfit an outside area for a restaurant, bar, country club or public swimming pool area, all of the furniture in the area can be uniform and made of the same material.

Many restaurants or sports bars with outside seating areas use wrought iron chairs and tables for the seating for their customers. As mentioned before, many facilities use this material as it is very durable. Another reason to select wrought iron outdoor furniture is that by simply changing the cushions, the look or the theme of the space can be changed. Simply changing the cushions is much less expensive than purchasing an entire new outdoor furniture set.

Outfitting the bar area with wrought iron bar stools will make sure that your customers are comfortable. Although these pieces are sturdy, they are easy to move for seasonal businesses or areas that need to re-set for various events. This makes wrought iron furniture very versatile.

Wrought iron benches are another way to increase the seating in an area. These metal benches can be used in or around outdoor sitting areas at public parks, outdoor malls, public parks and driving ranges. Due to its high tensile strength, this material can be made into many different looks from very modern into a very classic look. In addition, this material can be stamped or forged out in regular patterns with raised and sunken edges.

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Outdoor Furniture And Powder Coating

Outdoor furniture requires protection from the elements. Powder coating any piece of outdoor furniture is a great answer that will help protect your piece(s) as well as make them very attractive. If it is not protected correctly, the possibility of corrosion is there. Without using liquid paint, recent technology has developed a hard, corrosion-resistant coating.

In the past, painting outdoor furniture was better than leaving the outdoor furniture unpainted. However, the paint would easily chip once it was dried. The paint would dry on the furniture uneven as paint tends to drip as well as run. In addition, depending on the angle of the surface, paint would pool in more spots than others. Powder coating prevents these challenges. Powder coating creates a strong and durable finish that is whether resistant. In addition, it is very attractive as well.

The first step in powder coating would be to completely clean the surface of the piece of outdoor furniture. A weakly alkaline or neutral detergent solution will remove all oils and greases are removed from the product. As the heavy oxides are removed, the piece needs to then go through a complete rinsing.

The next step is to spray a conversion coating of a chromate or phosphate solution to aid the thermoplastic powder to adhere to the product.

With the conversion coating applied, it is time to use a electrostatically charged spray gun and apply the thermoplastic powder. The electrostatically charged spray gun imparts a positive charge in the powder. The positive charge is then attracted to the grounded furniture piece.

The piece is then heated to approximately 200 degrees. This causes the powder coating to melt and flow evenly around the piece to form a skin over the metal frame.

The thermoplastic will then cure. As it does, it goes through a chemical reaction called cross-linking that forms a powder coating that is harder than conventional paint.

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Wrought Iron Furniture

We are looking to redo our outside bar area. Can you give me some information about outdoor wrought iron furniture? In particular information about bar furniture and any other furniture that could be used to enhance the outdoor bar area.

Outfitting the bar area with wrought iron bar stools will make sure that your customers are comfortable. Although these pieces are sturdy, they are easy to move for seasonal businesses or areas that need to re-set for various events. This makes wrought iron furniture very versatile.

Wrought iron benches are another way to increase the seating in an area. These metal benches can be used in or around outdoor sitting areas at public parks, outdoor malls, public parks and driving ranges. Due to its high tensile strength, this material can be made into many different looks from very modern into a very classic look. In addition, this material can be stamped or forged out in regular patterns with raised and sunken edges.

Outdoor trash cans are also known as trash receptacles and they can complement the furniture that you have chosen for your area. Trash cans made of this material can have patterns put on them to make them look decorative. They do not need to be big and be an eyesore for the area. They can help carry your theme through the area. Believe it or not, wrought iron outdoor furniture is also affordable. Even though it is one of the most popular options when it comes to patio and other outdoor furniture, it is also extremely cost-effective.

Wrought iron furniture will last you a long time without needing to take a lot of your time for care. Some companies selling commercial wrought iron furniture even offer a 15 year warranty. With this kind of assurance, you can simply choose the designs that you like, set them up outdoors and then basically leave them there to look great and to take care of your customers.

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Commercial Ice Making Machine

We do not have much space in our kitchen and need to purchase a commercial ice making machine. What options are available to us that will not only let us maximize our space but also provide clear ice to insure that our customers get the best product available?

This is a very common challenge for many commercial kitchens and you are not alone by a long shot! If you are still designing your kitchen then you are at an advantage. If it is already built, you still have options to better use the space that you have by using different sized ice making units.

In recent years, innovations have allowed commercial ice making machines to become smaller and more space-efficient as well as increasing production. As in every commercial kitchen, space is a premium. Units now come as under counter ice machines, countertop ice machines and stand alone ice machines to assist in creating the most efficient space in any commercial kitchen. Having a smartly laid out kitchen will help your staff provide a quality product and in turn will give you happy customers.

As various types of facilities such as resorts, country clubs, bars and restaurants depend on a commercial ice making machine to make the ice for the many beverages that are served. In order to create a good experience for your customers, having ice to provide cold beverages is a must to any business that is going to survive. If receiving a warm happens once to a customer, they may come back. If this happens to them twice, you have lost a customer. In addition, they will not recommend your facility to others and you have lost that free advertising.

Thinking of it in these terms will definitely give you new perspective about how important it is for you to do your homework and select the best commercial ice making machine for your facility. You must properly determine the correct size of the ice machine as well as the ice bin to go with it. In these economic times, many try to cut this too close and put themselves at risk of running out of ice in their peak times. This is really silly when in most cases you are talking about a few hundred dollars difference in order to make sure that this does not happen.

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Restaurant Patio Furniture

We are looking to add an outdoor eating area to our facility and are interested in some restaurant patio furniture. We are trying to figure out what type of material that we would like to use. Cost is a concern to us. However, if the restaurant patio furniture will allow us to make more revenue by creating this area, we are willing to pay a little more now to not have to pay again later.

We would suggest using wrought iron patio furniture. No matter what your current theme of your facility is this type of restaurant patio furniture will match.

Not only is wrought iron a durable material to use for commercial patio furniture, it is also easy to clean and maintain. You can simply clean wrought iron outdoor furniture with soap and water. As you or your staff is doing this, it is a good time to also inspect the furniture for cracking or pitting. Once this happens you can use some touch up paint so the piece of outdoor furniture will not rust.

Obviously, the amount of commercial patio furniture that you will order will vary depending on your outdoor space and the experience you want to give your customers. Restaurant patio furniture is typically bought in larger quantities. Buying in larger quantities will typically allow you better pricing for your purchase. With this being said, buy what you need. Placing too much furniture in a space does not allow for a good customer experience and is difficult on your staff.

Another advantage to wrought iron patio furniture is that you can easily change the look or theme of your facility by simply replacing the cushions. So what we are trying to say is that if you take care of the wrought iron you will be purchasing cushions long before you will have the need to buy more outdoor furniture. This will make the purchase cost effective for you and your facility.

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Commercial Outdoor Furniture

Many restaurants, resorts and country clubs are enjoying the positives of commercial outdoor furniture such as outdoor tables, outdoor chairs and outdoor barstools to increase business. There are many reasons why they are using this material. Here are just a few of the reasons:

Moveable
Although these pieces do have some weight to them, there are many manufactures that offer outdoor chairs that are stackable. Stackable chairs are used in many country clubs and resorts, as they are easy to move and easy to store if they do not need them for an event. In addition, many seasonal restaurants or bars enjoy this feature because in the off-season, the pieces are easier to store.

Durability
Due to its weight and being made of wrought iron, this type of commercial outdoor furniture is very durable and can last for many years even in a commercial setting. In addition, commercial patio sets are able to withstand various weather conditions. If you store the wrought iron furniture outside during the colder months, you might want to consider a cover for each piece. In the big picture, wrought iron patio furniture covers are relatively inexpensive and will protect your investment.

Cleaning
Keeping your commercial patio furniture clean is easy. You can simply use soap and water. If your facility is in a warmer climate you will want to inspect the wrought iron furniture once in the spring and once in the fall. To keep up your investment and keep the outdoor furniture looking good for your clients, you will want to look for pitting or cracking that can be simply fixed with paint.

Commercial outdoor furniture is easy to move, is easy to clean and is easy to move for an event or storage. It is a great tool to help build your revenues at your country club or resort.

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Ice Machine For Your Restaurant, Resort or Country Club

We get a lot of questions about an ice machine and the difference between an air cooled ice machine and a water cooled ice machine. Many areas of the country are placing restriction on water and the cost is going up making the decision to purchase an air cooled unit a wise choice.

Here are fact you need to know about each type of ice machine:

Water Cooled Ice Machine
A water-cooled unit should only be considered if one or more of the following conditions exists where the machine will be installed:
1. The ambient air temperatures of more than 80F
2. The air contains a high level of contaminants such as grease
3. A lack of air circulation
With this being said, an example of a situation where a water-cooled or remote unit should be used would be to install the unit in a small room without air circulation. Another example would be in a small kitchen where the ice machine must be located near the cooking equipment and air temperatures are typically over 80F.

Again, the tradeoff of using a water-cooled machine is that water consumption will be higher than it would be with a comparable air-cooled unit. For this reason an air-cooled unit should be selected unless conditions warrant the use of a water-cooled machine.

Air Cooled Ice Machine
The decision will also need to be made whether the ice making machine will be air-cooled or a water-cooled. An air-cooled machine is the most popular as it is the most cost effective in the long run as these units have no added water costs. With water restrictions in some parts of the country, the cost of using water is rising quickly. This will be something you want to calculate into your future plans and/or expenses with a water cooled machine. Another consideration to consider is that an air-cooled condenser needs to have some clearance on all air intake and discharge areas.

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Commercial Patio Furniture

Commercial patio furniture can be utilized to create alternate service areas in your restaurant or bar. These areas can create extra serving or banquet space at your facility. In turn you will have new areas to create revenue.

If you manage or own a stand-alone driving range with a small concession stand, a small outdoor eating area will encourage your customers to stay at your facility. We all know the longer they stay the more money they will spend with you.

Commercial patio furniture includes tables, chairs, barstools and other items such as baker's racks.

As an outdoor bar can create many memories for your members and guests, you can use commercial patio bar stools to give your facility just the right look and feel that you want your customers to get while at your facility. Commercial outdoor barstools can be made to give more of a cozy romantic feel or if you run a sports bar more of a fun feel! At a sports bar you could change out the cushions to match the local sports team's colors depending on what is in-season.

Restaurant patio furniture tables come in different heights as well as tabletop shapes. Tables are available in round, square and rectangular shapes. In addition the tabletop itself can be solid or made of a woven pattern referred to as mesh. You can order a standard mesh pattern or a micro mesh pattern, which is a tighter weave.

Commercial patio furniture chairs can be anything that you can imagine. The chairs can be created in any style such as modern, contemporary or a classic style. With the iron being easy to manipulate, these chairs can be very detailed with individual flowers as a theme or your chair may have a solid back and the logo of your restaurant, country club or resort stamped in the chair.

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Outdoor Furniture

We are looking to add a small patio area off of the back of our facility. We will need some outdoor furniture to fill this space. As we are expecting heavy use, we will need very durable patio furniture chairs and tables. Can you give me a quick tutorial of what is available for us to purchase?

Choose your outside furniture tables and chairs with care. Think about the space you have available to you and what style or feel that you want your restaurant, country club or resort to offer. Keep in mind the amount of maintenance you will have to put in not only in terms of cost but also labor. Get the right pieces to enhance your outdoor look.

The outdoor furniture that you purchase should be made of a durable material. The four most often used materials for outdoor furniture are wooden furniture, wrought iron furniture, plastic furniture and wicker furniture. Each of them needs to be maintained differently. Some are economic and some add elegance to your outdoors. Choose according to your budget and also consider the cost of maintaining them to retain their beauty.

The majority of the outdoor furniture market is captured by outdoor aluminum furniture. It is not only inexpensive but can be given any look or color to match your décor. The outdoor aluminum furniture does not rust and needs minimum maintenance.

Furniture made of wood is by far the most popular outdoor furniture. It blends naturally with the nature around and looks like a part of the great outdoors. The popular woods used are teak, white and red cedar and yellow pine.

Wrought iron furniture is another popular choice due to the durability. You can choose from a variety of colors available to match your decor. You can change their look and feel by simply changing their cushions as and when you please.

Wicker furniture is an elegant and cozy option for outdoor furniture. It lends a country romance charm to the outdoor settings. Its distinctive look is because of the tightly woven vines Rattan which are grown in South-East Asia. The wicker outdoor furniture is very light and easy to move around.

Outdoor plastic furniture is an economical choice for the ones with low budgets and also for those who do not mind replacing their patio furniture often.

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Restaurant Equiment Cleaning

I have just bought a little restaurant. It has been a life-long goal of mine to be able to serve the best food possible to my community. Obviously I want to protect my restaurant equipment and get as much out of it as I can. How can I go about doing just that?

Restaurant equipment includes many different pieces of equipment for the kitchen in your restaurant, concession stand or snack bar. You want to protect your investment as well as allow the restaurant equipment to perform at the unit's highest level. Keeping all of the units clean will help accomplish both of these goals and will insure that your restaurant equipment will last as long as possible.

First, having a regular cleaning schedule will lengthen the life span of your equipment so you will not need to turn around and invest more capital. Second, a regular maintenance schedule will keep each piece of restaurant equipment up and running allowing your staff to produce the proper quality of food in a timely manner.

Grease is a challenge in any kitchen. Sometimes the best cleaner is something natural right from your kitchen. Almost everyone has ice and lemon available to them. This combination can act as a very powerful cleaner, especially for outdoor restaurants, concession stands or snack bars. To use this combination simply fill a bucket with ice and a cut up several lemons. Squeeze the lemon into the bucket and then fill the bucket with water.

Every restaurant depends on one or many types of commercial ovens. Commercial ovens include ovens such as: char-broilers, deck ovens, pizza ovens, barbeque grills, hot plates and even griddles. You will want to clean any spills in the oven cavity or on the grill or the griddle on a daily basis.

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Bar Equipment & My College Dream

I am wanting to open a bar and am wondering the must have bar equipment that I will need. My wife is not that excited but I am trying to fulfill my college dream. I guess most guys have this dream. Can you give me a couple of pieces of bar equipment that I will definitely need?

A useful piece of bar equipment is the under counter refrigerator. It is just the thing you are looking for if you have a small kitchen or bar. As the name suggests the under counter refrigerator is situated under the counter, it thus occupies no extra floor space. It leaves ample space for your staff to comfortably move around and serve the guests. It is also easier to camouflage in home bars.

A bottle cooler is another piece of bar equipment you may like to have. It is similar to the back bar refrigerator as it provides storage for bottled and canned beverages. It also comes in handy to keep cold sandwiches, candy or other prepackaged snacks that you may like to serve to you clients. This bar equipment also comes with adjustable wire racks to accommodate your needs. It is a useful piece of equipment to have in establishments like country club bars, concession stands, taverns, sports bars, golf course restaurants, and high school cafeterias.

Wine coolers are just the bar equipment for someone who is a wine collector or for someone who consumes wines regularly. A connoisseur knows how important it is to serve wine at the optimum temperature. It is not as simple as white is served cold and red at room temperature. As a rule dry wines need to chill more than the fruity wines, which should be served at just below room temperature. This is where the wine cooler or wine cave comes to your rescue. The best of the lot will let you separate the cooler into zones with individual temperature settings suited to particular wines.

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Commercial Freezers - What To Look For As You Purchase

Commercial freezers are just one piece of restaurant equipment that you depend on every single day in order to provide a quality product to your members and guests.

It is important to look at various aspects when looking to purchase commercial freezers. Here are three aspects that you should research before you purchase a buying commercial freezer for your facility:

1. Less maintenance: A very important aspect to note when buying commercial refrigerators or commercial freezers is that any model you are going to purchase should be maintenance free. While no machines are perfect, you should check the warranty and also the ability to have your machine serviced locally by an authorized technician of the company. In addition, confirm what are the rates will be if something should break down during the week or on the weekend. Sometimes the fees are much higher on the weekends.
2. Size and style: The second aspect to consider is related to the make and overall appearance of the unit. As these appliances are designed for most commercial establishments, it is important that they will fit in your space requirement and that they enhance the look of the "backside" of your business. However, Most importantly you want the unit to meet your needs and to be functional to your needs.
3. Energy efficiency: In order to make any business successful, it is important to pay due consideration on the cost the appliance and also the operating costs in order to lower your costs and maximize profits. This aspect is applicable to both commercial refrigeration and commercial freezer appliance. Be sure to look for commercial freezers that consume less electricity. In addition, more and more of your members are living a green life and are expecting their country club to do the same thing.

Do your research and purchase the best commercial freezer for your club and you will alleviate many headaches for yourself and your staff later.

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Wine Refrigerators To Keep The Best Taste Of Wine

Drinking wine has become very popular. As a matter of fact, it is easier to learn about various wines through local vendors or the internet than ever before. Wine refrigerators are large and small are being used in restaurants, country clubs, resorts and even homes.

Wine refrigerators are available in varying sizes. Its capacity also varies along with its size. Refrigerators with varying shapes also comes into market, which can be kept at many places as per your convenience, such as at top of the table, underneath a table, underneath a counter, bed-side etc. There are larger models also available which can manage to have a larger number of bottles at same time. These types of models are suitable at clubs, hotels, restaurant and party halls etc. Depending on its size, it can hold from 20 up to 60 bottles at a time. Locks for security, height-adjustable-slide-out-shelves and digitalized temperature controls are some of the additional features available in market now a days.

When considering a separate and dedicated storage and cooling space for wine, the best recommended way is to have a wine refrigerator. By using such a unit, you can also be sure about the taste of the wine be superior every time you have it. While using a wine refrigerator, keeping the temperature a bit low than the desired temperature will give a good taste to the wines. A separate space like this will also make sure that odor of other food items are not combined or mingled with that of wines.

In a wine refrigerator, the bottle should always be kept upside down so that its cork does not get dried and shrunk after a given point of time, which allows air inside the bottle. There are some models with multi cabinet facilitated in setting different temperature in each of them. In these models, apart from the chilling cabinet, some of them have a storage space. Before you drink or when you plan to drink, you can change one for the bottle from chilling cabinet to this storage cabinet where you can set a little more warmth, which will give you a better taste.

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Different Ice Cube Shapes

I am looking to purchase a new ice machine for our facility. I have impressed myself with what I have been able to learn in a short period of time about commercial ice machines and how they work. Can you give me some info on the different types of ice cubes that can be offered and which shapes are best for what uses?

You will need to decide upon the shape of ice cubes, you desire. The shapes on offer are diced cubes, contour cubes nuggets and flakes. Each of the different shapes is suited for different applications and has its own advantages.

Diced ice is regular ice in the shape of cubes. It is commonly used for carbonated beverages, mixed drinks, ice displays, ice dispensing, banquet services and ice retailing. The cube ice has a favorable liquid displacement.

Contour cube ice is just right for carbonated beverages, mixed drinks, ice displays, ice dispensing and ice retailing. Their unique design reduces splashes as the contour shape encourages the liquid to flow over easily. Individual cubes make them easy to dispense.

Nugget ice or Sonic ice is the ideal choice for blended cocktails, bar fountain drinks, produce displays, salad bars and even therapeutic needs. Its diverse uses are due to the fact that the ice melts slowly. It cools a drink faster without any foam formation. It is the right option for patient care and therapeutic needs. It also displaces more liquid, which could translate to better profits.

The last of the lot is flaked ice. It is the thing for seafood, produce and meat displays. It is also useful in blended cocktails and salad bars. Flaked ice can be easily molded to use for ice displays. As it cools faster than any other ice shape, it is ideal for therapeutic or patient use.

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Kegerator For A Snack Bar Or Concession Stand

I am looking to add some new bar equipment to our concession stand. We have been doing quite a bit of research in kegerators. We would like to begin to offer beer at our locations. Now the one question comes into mind is how long does the beer in a keg stay fresh?

Well, if your kegerator lines are cleaned and if your unit is working properly then you can keep a beer staying fresh up to 6 months. But the very important thing is the selection of kegerator.

When you are looking to implement a beer dispenser at your golf course snack bar or concession stand you should need to know what type of kegerator you want. Some are tall and some are half height but it depends on you. If you want to store 4 or more type of beers at once then you should go for half height because of its size. Once you have decided upon the size and style that you want for your home bar draft system installation, start searching for the unit you want to either buy or convert to draft dispensation.

You should always clean the unit on a timely basis. There are many cleaning kits in the market that you can choose from that will get the job done. Kegging beer is not a difficult task but you need to know the process from any expert one at the initial stage. If you are having trouble with your beer keg refrigerator, do not panic. Regular cleaning of your beer lines is essential to keeping your beer keg refrigerator in top shape, but there is always a chance that you have a damaged O-ring somewhere along the line. This is easy to fix. It may be that you merely need to adjust your CO2 gas settings. There are many brands in the market but the brand selection is completely up to you. But you should go for the reputed brand name because they don’t want to lose their brand value.

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Under Counter Refrigerator To Create More Work Space

A under counter refrigerator will always make sure that you get more space and manage it more efficiently. How do you get more space? Well, it is very simple. This type of unit goes beneath any table or a counter or a worktop, which obviously means that the space above table or a counter can be used for any other normal purpose, just like another extended workspace. Depending on your counter or table size, you can choose the type of under counter refrigerator you will need to buy.

When you design a kitchen, a bar counter or a commercial food counter, one of the main consideration you would want to give is about managing space with an under counter refrigerator. Space has always been an invisible challenger while designing a unit. And it is not easy to manage space in an optimum manner. Every elements to be kept in the proposed or planned unit has equal importance in terms of space, an interesting element would be a refrigerator, which is normally the biggest space consuming element in a kitchen or a counter. Where to fit in the refrigerator, what type of refrigerator you should purchase; all these are different situation you face during your designing. One of the better way to handle this situation is to go for an under counter refrigerator.

Purchase of an under counter refrigerator, with out proper planning or analyzing the space can create trouble after your purchase. You should, in advance, decide the size of refrigerator you are gong to buy, or make sure that you have enough space where you can fit in the refrigerator you are going to buy. This means, if you have not identified a place before your purchase, your kitchen must have a space to fit in your refrigerator which you are going to buy.

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Commercial Ovens For Your Restaurant

Training staff, preventing shrink and retaining staff are all very important parts of your job with the country club. It is also very important that you have the best possible commercial ovens to help your staff prepare the food in a timely manner and to the quality standards that you have instilled into the club's culture. Without a good commercial oven, all of the training of your staff, may be for not as you will not have a consistent dish presented to your members.

Here is a list of different types of commercial restaurant ovens:

Multifunction ovens or a combination oven facilitates the choice of different techniques of cooking. You can choose from conventional cooking, grilling or fan assisted cooking in combinations or individually, as you would prefer.

The Commercial Microwave Oven is now quite popular with concession stands and snack bars. It is not only convenient to use but cooks much faster than the other ovens. Most commercial microwave ovens can be preprogrammed for up to a hundred different recipes. Their ease of use is making them popular across the spectrum of commercial users.

Another popular commercial oven is the Range Oven which is packed with useful features. It normally has two ovens and a separate grill. Choose a range with a conventional oven and the other a fan assisted oven or convectional oven. This will let you choose from a wide range of temperatures at the same time. You can easily roast, bake and grill at the same time.

Broiler compartment is normally located in the lower part of the commercial oven. It is used to cook tender cuts of poultry, fish, ham or other meats. Upright broilers are also available.

A Commercial Grill could be either a char broiler or a flat top grill used to cook poultry, meats and burger patties.

The Dutch Oven is a highly versatile commercial oven. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. The ones used indoors have a flat base to facilitate use on your cook tops. They are usually made of aluminum or cast iron. The ovens have three legs and can be used on open fire. You can roast, stew, fry, steam and even bake in them.

The Convectional Oven or Fan Forced Oven is a highly efficient commercial oven. It works by rotating the hot air inside with the help of a fan which is enclosed separately. This ensures that the food is cooked evenly and faster. It saves up to 35% on electricity bills as compared to the conventional oven.

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Checklist To Purchase Outdoor Furniture Chairs

As you are updating your facility with outdoor furniture chairs there are several thing that you should be aware of so that you make the best possible choice for you members or customers.

Here is a list to get you started to pick the best outdoor furniture chairs to fit your needs:

• See whether the seat is at a comfortable height when compared to the table. A seat too high or low in respect to the table would not be encouraging for a relaxed atmosphere.
• Check your outdoor furniture chairs for comfort. Do sit on them and even pull them closer to the table as you would while dining.
• Also check the heights of the armrests in respect to the table, they should not be very high as it would make it uncomfortable for the guest to be able to pull the chair close enough to the table.
• The armrests should be comfortable.
• The chair seats should be spacious.
• The back rest of the chair should be angled to the right degree.
• The cushions should be comfortable with ample padding and should also fit the outdoor chair’s seats properly.
• Before deciding on your order for outdoor furniture chairs, remember to check the store pieces thoroughly for overall quality.
• The wooden furniture should have closely fitted joints. Any gaps are a sign of bad workmanship.
• The welded joints should be clean and understated. The better thing would be if they are ground and covered to match the furniture.
• Check for a smooth and uniform finish all over irrespective of the material used to make the outdoor chair.
• The nuts and bolts should be concealed or at least capped to protect from moisture and rust.

Keep these few things in mind to choose better looking and long lasting outdoor furniture chairs.

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Commercial Bar Equipment: Comparing Refrigerators

We recieve many questions about bar equipment form people who are looking to open their own bar or restuarant. Many are confused about different pieces of bar quipment. Teh exact pieces that you will need will obiously be determined by the size and traffic of your facility as well as the theme of the facility. Here are quick summaries about commercial refrigerators that was taken from our article "Commercial Bar Equipment" at VGS Golf & Country Club Supplies. These units could be useful to you and help you achieve the revenue goals of your restaurant.

1. Bar Equipment - Under Counter RefrigeratorAs it sounds, an under counter refrigerator is made to maximize space and be implemented underneath a counter top. While looking to purchase an under counter refrigerator, you will want to investigate where the units are vented. If you are looking to place in a cabinet then you will need the unit to vent out of the front. If the under counter refrigerator vents out of the back, it will increase the odds of overheating which can damage your unit.
2. Bar Equipment - Back Bar Refrigerator Perfect for busy bars, restaurants and cafeterias, a back bar refrigerator provides ample storage for canned and bottled beverages as well as beer kegs. Obviously, back bar coolers should be used when beer and wine storage is available behind the bar. They are designed for display and are made for back bar height.
3. Bar Equipment - Beer Keg RefrigeratorA beer keg refrigerator can be implemented into a back bar refrigerator or can be free standing depending on your available space. A beer keg can be a very flexible piece of equipment as it can be stationary as previously mentioned or as they are used in many hotels, resorts and country clubs for temporary bars during all of the different events they host during a year.
4. Bar Equipment - Countertop Refrigerator Countertop refrigerators are a must for any bar, country club or golf course. A countertop refrigerator allows you to be very flexible with all for the different events that you run during a year. These units are small enough that you can easily move them to support different set ups for different floor layouts. Countertop units are also used as extra refrigeration in a concession stand or snack bar.
5. Bar Equipment - Bottle CoolerA bottle cooler allows a busy bar at a hotel, night club, country club or resort to have enough products ready and cold at high customer demand times. Bottle coolers come in different shapes and sizes and can be fit into almost any space. It is important that the bottle cooler is properly sized for space reasons as well as keeping up with the demand so your employees are not put in a difficult position.

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Introduction To Bar Equipment For Your Facility

All of us in the hospitality industry are looking to squeeze very penny we can out of every crack. If you are in the position of replacing your bar equipment or building a bar for the first time, you need to make sure you are making the correct purchases for your facility and your employees. Here are pieces of bar equipment that can help you reach the facilities goals and provide the service level expected:

An essential piece of bar equipment is the beer keg refrigerator. Basically these are refrigerators contained in the shape of a keg and the dispenser is in the form of a keg tap. It can be and is widely used in different locations like commercial bars, taverns, country club bars, pubs and cafeterias. You can upgrade the country club's restaurant bar by installing an under the counter beer keg refrigerator.

Portable keg refrigerators are very popular. As the name reveals, these units are portable and are very easy to move. Many country clubs, golf courses and resorts purchase these units as they are able to adapt to the many different setups inside or outside that are used depending on the theme and the set up of the facility. Once the event is over, your staff can simply roll them into a storage area until your next event.

A back bar refrigerator is an essential piece of bar equipment. It is required to provide ample storage for bottled and canned beverages. Some bigger back bar refrigerators may also accommodate beer kegs. Most of the back bar refrigerators are equipped with wire shelves which are removable so that you may configure your refrigerator to best suit your needs. A back bar refrigerator is useful in a large number of commercial setups like pubs, restaurants, taverns and sports bars. A back bar refrigerator will normally have a tough steel exterior which is finished in stainless steel or a wear resistant black.

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Snack Bar

Since you have a lot of experience with different snack bars, can you give me your top two places to make our concession stand more efficient and more profitable?

Well without knowing whether you are already open or not, here are two places that almost every snack bar can improve their operation.

Staffing Plans
This is another area where so many snack bars miss the boat. It is really this simple: what needs to be prepped and when are the busier parts of the day? Fill in your schedule around these two factors. Just this weekend I was at a 27-hole golf course that was packed and closing their snack bar at 3:30pm with people literally standing a the window! Can you say throwing money away?

Of course the opposite end of the spectrum is having more employees than customers. I do understand that it is a fine line and difficult to balance. With that being said, in today's job market people are looking to work all different types of hours and if you need to make shifts shorter then you need to make shifts shorter. Remember, labor will be one of if not your largest cost year end and year out and it is up to you to properly manage it.

Concession Equipment
Before purchasing the equipment for your snack bar, you will need to have an idea of the menu that you are going to offer, the amount of space that you do have as well as the overall budget for the equipment that you will need to purchase.

If you are already in operation, do you have anything that you do not use often? Another thing that I see a lot is one machine to make one item that hardly ever sells. You need to lose that piece of equipment to create more space for something that will sell and turn you a profit. In addition, ask your employees what they need. Your employees are doing it every single day so you may be missing something that will make your business more efficient.

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Deep Fryer

As we all are trying to make our clubs more energy efficient and reduce our cost all at the same time, here are five tips to do just that from the VGS article How To Make Money With A Deep Fryer:

1. Energy Star
Making the move to purchasing an Energy Star commercial deep fryer will not only help the environment but it will also help you bottom line in the long run. The Energy Star rating that have been given to these units have a minimum cooking efficiency of 50% for gas and 80% for electric. In turn, this means that you can save up to $600 a year on utility bills.

2. Recovery time
As you compare various commercial deep fryers, you will want to also compare recovery times of the units. With a slower recovery period, you may be sacrificing performance for energy efficiency. This can also hinge on how busy your snack bar, concession stand or restaurant is throughout the day. Typically, electric fryers will recover faster than gas fryers.

3. Automatic energy-saving mode
As you are looking to purchase a commercial deep fryer for your snack bar, concession stand or restaurant, a unit that offers improved electronic controls will be able to fryer into idle mode after a specific period of inactivity. Especially in a busy commercial kitchen, this will save on your overall energy cost.

4. Data technology
Yes, believe it or not technology is even implemented into your commercial deep fryer. You can now monitor the performance of your unit by connecting it to your computer. You will be able to pinpoint any problems much faster and confront it before you have a big energy or money loss. With some models you can even change cooking temperatures from one monitoring location.

5. Insulation
The amount of insulation around the fry pot of the deep fryer is what is important. With an insufficient amount of insulation, the losses could be as high as 25%. Insulation is not available for all models. In addition, it may have some extra upfront cost. However the savings in the long run will outweigh the initial cost.

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Saving Energy Can Put Money On Your Bottom Line

More and more General Managers are being pressed by their memberships as well as the companies that they are working for to become “green.” Saving energy at your club is becoming a bigger deal to your membership than ever before and in turn it needs to be important to you.

The good news is that saving energy also equates to saving money and in these times every single penny counts. Your membership or guests are currently more aware of what it means to be “green” than ever before. The “green” issue can be a useful marketing tool if you are onboard or a PR nightmare if you believe it is a fad.

Saving Energy Tips For Your Country Club, Golf Course or Resort

1. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to light your facility. They use a lot less energy than incandescent light bulbs.
2. Turn off your computer and its monitor when they aren't being used. Plug computers, printers and fax machines into power strips. When you are not using the equipment turn the power strips off. Equipment in standby mode still consumes energy.
3. Clean your commercial refrigerator and commercial freezer on a regular basis. In addition, check all connections and hoses so there are no leaks. In addition, regularly change the filters on these units as needed.
4. Keep your club’s vehicles in good working order. Keep maintenance records on all of the vehicles including vans, buses, golf carts and the like. Change filters regularly, and ensure the motorized engines are running smoothly. A vehicle which is maintained properly will consume less fuel. Regularly check the battery chargers as well as the amount of water in the batteries for your electric golf carts or other electric vehicles.
5. Insist and inspect that your staff is washing only full loads of dishes and/or laundry. Washing a half-load will still use the same amount of water and energy as a full load.
6. Start a recycling program at your country club, golf course or resort. This is an easy thing to do that does not cost much money upfront and it can give your staff a cause to come together.

Hopefully you will implement all six of these strategies as you are saving energy in the “green” environment we currently live. As stated earlier, with this being import to your members, it should also be important to you.

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Buying Restaurant Equipment

As more and more country clubs, resorts and golf courses are forcing their staff to do more with less, we are finding that some employees are found making decisions about restaurant equipment for the very first time. Simply put buying restaurant equipment can be a confusing proposition if you are not that familiar with it. With that being said, the decisions that these people are making can change the outcome of their business in a positive or a negative way. For those people who may need a little guidance through the process, here are seven tips for buying restaurant equipment.

1. Just like when you are making a large personal purchase, you will want to do adequate research. You will need to go into shopping mode with a full knowledge of what type of equipment you need, what the average cost is, as well as what features are the most important to you as well as the space that you have available.

2. It sounds fairly elementary but you would be surprised at how often the power supplies for the new piece or pieces of restaurant equipment do not match each other. Meaning they have purchased a new commercial gas oven and do not have the gas hook up in their new space. Simply confirm if your equipment needs to be gas-powered or electric.

3. Especially in these economic times it is prudent to purchase what you really need to provide the food quality and the service levels that are your standard for the restaurant. You do not want to put your employees at a disadvantage to do their tasks. However, you also only want to purchase the restaurant equipment that you will really use and need. A good example would be purchasing the correct ice bin or ice machine for the traffic of your property. Obviously if the ice bin is not large enough, you are back to having headaches because you will not be able to keep up with demand.

4. You will need to measure all areas of your kitchen and I have found it helpful to even draw the kitchen layout for the restaurant equipment using graph paper. It does not take long and can save you many headaches as well as money later. Believe me! If you have just bought a new commercial refrigerator that does not properly fit in to the space that you planned to put it, you have headaches.

5. While we are talking about power, you will want to make sure that your new equipment will not blow out an electrical fuse once you plug it in. Check your available amps and then make sure that your new ice machine does not require more than you have.

6. As more and more of our culture becomes green, you will want to buy restaurant equipment that is Energy Star rated. This simply means the ice dispenser in which you are buying meets the high standards of energy efficiency established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

7. Be aware of all of the manufactures warranties and future repair costs that could lie in front of you. This could sway your decision on the manufacturer to purchase as one company may be a little more expensive but they have a more extensive warranty.

By using these seven tips when you are purchasing your new restaurant equipment you are more likely to make the best decision for you and your facility.

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Patio Furniture Chairs For Your Country Club, Golf Course Or Resort

As you are doing your homework to find the best patio furniture chairs to fit the needs of your country club, golf course or resort, here are some of the decisions that you will need to make before you make your purchase.

1. Materials
Although patio furniture chairs are made of many different materials, the most common materials that are used are iron, wood and plastic. The different materials are used to achieve different looks. Obviuosly, all three materials have different weights. These products also will need to be cared for differently and will take various amounts of time to do that.

2. Durability
Durability is a great question for you to answer before going to purchase your new patio furniture chairs. If you are at a resort or country club, you may need to move the patio furniture chairs often to set-up for different functions. In addition, in theory more people will be using the outdoor furniture than if it was purchased for a home. You may not have the budget to turn around and purchase new patio furniture every couple of years. If you purchase an iron product, it will last you a long time and you can still change the look of it by simply replacing the cushions on the patio chairs.

You will also need to take into consideration what part of the country that you are in and think about the hot and cold temperatures, rainfall and humidity.

3. The Look
The look is also considered the design. This can be highly influenced by the material that the patio furniture that you already have in place are made. Obviously, the wood will give you a different look than iron or PVC pipe. Breaking it down even farther, you can have different looks depending on the wood that you use. Iron can also have different finishes to give it different looks. It will be important to take the current furniture that you are using before deciding on your new purchase. Of course, this is not important if you are starting from scratch and buying everything brand new.

Buying new patio furniture chairs can be fun as long as you have already done your homework. With all of the available materials available to the manufacturers, the options are endless and you can use your imagination to create your perfect patio furniture chairs and a great living space in your home or the proper presentation at your resort or country club.

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Under Counter Wine Coolers

Depending on the type of wine you are selling at the club, some wines are more sensitive than others about such factors as temperature, exposure to UV light, unsettling of sediments and cork shrinkage. Although, collecting wine sounds complicated and more importantly expensive, you can find very effective under counter wine coolers from Magic Chef or you can purchase a higher end unit from Beverage Air. Of course the pricing of the under counter wine coolers will depend on how many bottles you will be storing in the unit.

When making the purchase, keep in mind we tend to keep more bottles than we think and usually for not much more you can have a larger unit that will give you ample space for your collection. Many collectors underestimate the amount of wine they actually collect, often needing two to three times the space they planned for. Capacity listings on individual models are gross capacities--you may have to do some creative arranging to actually fill your cooler to capacity. Larger or smaller than normal bottles will also alter net capacity. Also be sure to check the shelving options of the under counter wine coolers that you are comparing. You will have more options with removable shelves to store your investments.

Are you going to collect red wine, white wine or both? This is an important question to ask as you are looking at under counter wine coolers as they need to be stored at different temperatures. Many manufacturers offer units that have temperature controls. These units will keep one side of the unit a perfect temperature for red wines and the other side of the unit perfect for white wines.

Under counter coolers are made to match many different decorating styles and personalities. In addition, the look will also be determined where the unit is placed. Many under counter wine coolers can also be free standing units. This gives you the flexibility to use them in your kitchen, home bar, outdoor kitchen or even your basement. You will also want to look into the security features of the unit as well. A lock and key system come with most units to help you keep the members and employees honest.

Allow your members to enjoy a great wine collection at the club for years to come, be sure that what you buy at protects your collection from temperature extremes, vibration, too much or too little humidity, light and air.

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Capacity Of Ice Machines

I am looking for an ice machine for the golf course I work at. I am not very familiar with industrial or commercial ice machines. How much ice can an ice machine make and do they come in standard sizes?

With the introduction of cutting edge and innovative technologies, an ice machine today is no longer a bulky device producing insanitation, consuming more energy, making noise, and with a lesser efficacy. With that being said, commercial ice machines come in many different sizes.

As a result of the high end technologies, ice machines are able to achieve the highest levels of energy and water conservation. Now an ice machine can easily produce from 65 pounds to 2,000 pounds of ice cubes in a day. You will really need to knwo how much ice you typically use in order to purchase the correct machine for you. In addtion, you can find varied shapes of ice cubes such as dice, half dice, octagon, crushed, nugget, and flake to offer different looks to your members and guests.

In each case, the length and width of an industrial ice machine may vary, depending on the space and requirements. Generally, an ice machine converts the liquid into ice, which can quench your thirst. Such machines are classified into air-cooled machines and water-cooled machines. The former uses air to remove the heat, whereas the latter uses water to preserve coolness within the machine. It is pertinent to note that air-cooled ice machines consume more energy and much noisier than water-cooled ice machines. But both of them are effective in their respective errand.

Moreover, while choosing an ice machine one has to consider the size of the device, since it does not look nice if it does not fit in the space. It is recommended to buy a compact and sleek ice machine that looks chic and takes less space. For the environmentally conscious, you are suggested to purchase an ice machine, equipped with CFC-free R-134a refrigerant.

Furthermore, to keep your ice machine durable and highly efficient; you should purchase an NSF certification ice machine for your commercial establishment. In fact you should do this if purchasing a unit for your home as well.

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How Much Ice Does My Club Need To Make?

I am a PGA Professional that has been recently promoted to GM after the previous GM was let go. I am trying to learn as much of the F&B side as I can, since I have previously focused my career on the golf operations side of the country club equation. So my question to you is “How do I determine how much ice from my ice machines will I need for my facility?”

First of all, congratulations on your promotion! It sounds like you are trying to make the most of it and we will help in any way that we can!

This is a question asked by many and we will provide some figures that are averages for proper ice levels. The real trick is to do the research and to do the math as every restaurant, bar, country club and golf course has different needs at different times of the day. Once the math and research is done to determine how much ice you will need, please understand there are still other factors to consider on how much ice that your machine will produce. Such as, before your purchase of any ice machine, you need to determine where the ice machine will be placed in the facility. If the ice making machine will be installed near the kitchen area or any other area in which will be hotter than normal, the heat may drastically decrease the amount of ice that your ice machine will produce. This is something as a newcomer that you may not think would happen. Another consideration is that a slightly larger machine never really hurt anyone. Weigh this against the challenge that you and your staff will have when you run out of ice.

Here are the "guidelines" for ice needs for different parts of your operation from an ice maker

Restaurant ice needs are 1.5 lbs. per person
Bar or Lounge ice needs are 3 lbs. per person
Salad Bar ice needs are 30 lbs. per cubic foot
Lodging ice needs are 5 lbs per room
Catering ice needs are 1 lb per person

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Standards Of Sandwich Prep Tables

I am going to be looking for a sandwich prep table for my facility. Can you discuss some of the important basics of these types of prep tables?

Sandwich Prep Table – Size
The size of a sandwich table will typically vary between 27” in width to 72” in width. It is important to understand your needs at high and low traffic times as well as the space that you will have available in order to properly make the decision on which unit will best suit your needs.

Sandwich Prep Table – Construction
Although you can find them made of various materials, most units are made of steel. You will find that the exterior construction includes heavy-duty stainless steel finish on the front of the unit, the sides of the unit, the top of the sandwich prep unit as well as the door(s). In addition, the unit will have a removable hood and insulated lid.

Typically the bottom of the unit and the rear of the unit are made of galvanized steel. The interior food liner is made of anodized aluminum for superior resistance to corrosion and prevents food spillage from entering the cabinet interior.

You will need to pay attention to the casters of the unit as some manufacturers include them with certain units and not with other units. In addition, you will need to make sure the depth of the cutting board will fit your needs. The depth of the cutting board will vary by manufacturer.

Sandwich Prep Table – Refrigeration systems
Most refrigeration systems use airflow to ensure that product in open containers is kept below 41°F and above freezing. Using an airflow type of design provides better airflow management and uniform temperature distribution throughout the cabinet. This translates into increased product shelf life, higher quality food, better food appearance, fresher product and a reduction of bacteria build-up to combat food-borne illnesses.

Sandwich Prep Table – Doors
Options available also include self-closing doors with 120° stay open feature. Doors on these units may also have the ability to be field reversible to accommodate any needs that you may have. In addition, some of the units offer the flexibility to convert a unit with doors to a unit with drawers.

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Basics on Commercial Ice Machines or Commercial Ice Makers

Can you give me some basic information on a commercial ice machine? I own an accounting firm and will be in the market to purchase a new commercial ice maker in the very near future.

Commercial ice machines are the standalone units, designed to produce large quantities of ice for various commercial purposes. Once installed, these commercial ice makers are pretty automatic and do not need much attention from you or your staff. These factory-made machines consist of a condensing unit and ice-making section that operates as an integrated unit to make ice, an ice bin or a storage unit to store the created ice and a dispensing unit to dispense the ice out of the machine. Many automatic ice machines use moving water to create an improved quality of ice cubes. They work on the principle of "faster the water moves the better the ice quality becomes". In this process, the air and un-dissolved solids get washed away. This results in pure and clear ice production.

Large amounts of ice are demanded for various purposes in many commercial entities such as Restaurants, Bars, Ice Cream Parlors, Bakeries, Country Clubs and Golf Courses. A commercial ice machine is the perfect choice for such places as the large quantity of ice also needs to be a certain quality as well. Automatic commercial ice machines will make plenty of ice of equal size in a short span of time. All you need to do is just start the machine and set the required functions, and leave the rest up to the machine. You will get good quantity of quality ice in a short amount of time. In addition, many commercial ice machines come with a self cleaning function. This will help maintain the quality and quantity if the produced ice while decreasing the time that you and or your staff must spend with the machine.

Keep in mind that there are two varieties of commercial ice machines: air–cooled and water–cooled. Air-cooled ice machines use air to disperse the heat, whereas water–cooled ice machine uses water to do the same function. Air-cooled ice machines use more energy and also are much noisier than water-cooled ice machines. However, they are more affordable than water-cooled ice machines.

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How To Maximize Concession Stand or Snack Bar Revenues

I am looking for ways to maximize my concession stand or snack bar revenues. Do you have any ideas that I can implement at a country club with a driving range?

If you are space challenged and are looking for the least amount of headaches possible then a vending machine would be the answer for you. Vending machines do not require any permits and you can set them up in a number of different ways limiting the initial cash out of your pocket.

The easiest way is to have the company provide the machine and the product and you get a commission off what is sold. There are also options where you can buy the machine and have the company place the product.” The benefit of vending machines, he adds, is that they don’t require permits, much space or a lot of maintenance.

The next step would be to move up to providing fountain drinks. This will need more space as well as drainage. In addition, you are going to have to be able to get water to the fountain. This could require some construction costs and there will be permits involved. However in the long run it will be worth it.

Once you have installed the fountain, the transition to a candy rack and grab-and-go foods is very easy. In addition to the potato chips and energy bars, the suppliers are offering some very good prepackaged sandwiches and hamburgers that you just heat in a microwave. These products really have a good quality now and there is no major kitchen equipment required.

To help maximize food revenues, golf courses and driving ranges can serve golfers outdoors rather than waiting for them to come inside and eat by purchasing a grill. People enjoy hitting range balls during their lunch hour. With the purchase of an outdoor grill to place near your range you can sell the smell of lunch. You can then come up with different lunch specials including the food and range balls. Prior to purchasing the grill, check with local officials about any permitting that may need to be completed first. Permitting varies across the country.

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Info On Kegerators

A keg cooler, also known as a kegerator is a specialized appliance built to mimic a refrigerator or freezer that has been modified to accommodate kegs and dispense their contents through a keg tap. Owning a keg cooler will efficiently extend the life of your beer which makes owning a kegerator a sound investment for any beer drinking enthusiast. Most importantly, keg coolers are the best of both worlds and by providing both indoor and outdoor entertainment. Keg coolers are currently being produced for indoor and outdoor use, with stock features and, of course, an array of additional customizable features.

Beer cooling technology has come a long way since pubs and saloons housed cold beer in large refrigerator units such as walk-in cold rooms. Whichever type you may have in mind, a keg cooler is sure to create the most enjoyable beer drinking experience. With modern kegerators, we have reached the pinnacle of this type of technology.

With a decor pleasing design and multiple colors to choose from, these state-of-the-art appliances of both beer cooling and pouring technology constantly delivers a perfect blend of consistency and taste. Imagine your backyard transformed into your favorite local pub. Think of the time well spent with family and friends; the music, the beer, the fun. With industrial-like quality, kegerators are engineered to keep working for indoor or outdoor use so that you can enjoy it just about anywhere. Much more advanced than a simple bucket full of ice, a keg cooler will keep your keg of beer at a perfectly even, cool temperature to ensure optimal taste until the last drop.

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What Are End Grain Butcher Blocks?

What are end grain butcher blocks and what are some of the features an end grain butcher block has over other butcher blocks?

End grain butcher blocks are built from short solid wood elements glued in such a way that only the end grain shows on both the top and bottom sides. As these elements are usually rectangular in shape, the whole board gets a mosaic or chess board pattern. End-grain butcher blocks are more durable, feature a harder surface than regular chopping blocks, and are easier on knife blades. The end-grain construction absorbs the knife between the fibers of the wood.

Made from only the highest quality American maple, the Boos Broadway Butchers Block offers charming country kitchen design alongside premium space and performance. Built to withstand the rigorous demands of a commercial kitchen, the thick end grain block, with ‘Varnique’ finish, provides a work surface that is extremely durable yet easy on knives and resistant to nicks and gouges. The maple butcher-block bench top is kiln dried, electronically glued, then cured, sanded smooth and finished with a penetrating mineral oil for protection.

John Boos expands the highly popular Cucina Rustica line of butcher block island work tables with two offerings featuring added shelf space. This distinctive line of butcher blocks and kitchen work tables is constructed using only the finest in hard rock maple and features a wide variety of sizes and configurations designed to meet the demanding needs of today's chefs. Naturally beautiful and durable, the work surface is constructed in classic butcher-block style, with bonded squares of select end-grain Northern hard maple sawn horizontally, sanded smooth, and finished by hand. The butcher block's resiliency and shock absorption protects knife edges while standing up to even the heaviest cleaver. The end grain gives a true butcher block nostalgia.

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Three Things to Keep Clean On Your Commercial Refrigerator

By keeping all of the mechanical parts of your commercial refrigerator clean, you are taking the first step to keeping your unit healthy. Due to high business levels or due to the fact that they may just not know, there are three places on a refrigerator unit that should be cleaned on a regular basis.

Commercial Refrigerator – Interior

It is important to remember not to use any steel wool, caustic cleaning chemicals or bleach when cleaning the interior of your refrigerated unit. These products can not only cause damage to the finish of the refrigerator, but they can leave behind strong chemical scents that can affect the flavor of the food. Use a solvent of warm water and mild soap to clean the inside of your unit.
Once a week, remove the door gaskets from the refrigerator and allow them to soak in a soap and water mixture for about thirty minutes. Once they have soaked for a while, simply remove the gaskets, dry them and replace them on the unit. Be sure to make sure the gaskets still create a proper seal once you have reattached them to your unit.
Shelves should also be removed and cleaned at least once a week.

Commercial Refrigerator - Condenser Coil

The condenser coil location on a unit can vary, and can be found either by checking the owner’s manual or asking the installation technician to point the unit out to you. This part should be cleaned at least once a month to keep it free of dust, dirt and lint.
Clean the condenser coil with a commercial condenser coil cleaner, which can be purchased at many kitchen equipment retailers. Brush the condenser fins from top to bottom and never side to side. Once you have completed scrubbing the fins, straighten any bent fins with a comb.
Some manufacturers such as Beverage Air, have patented cleaners that automatically clean the condenser coils daily.

Commercial Refrigerator - Fan Blades and Motor

The blades and motor on commercial refrigeration should also be cleaned once a month. Cleaning is done with a soft cloth run over both the motor and the fan blades. If it is necessary to wash the blades, cover the motor with another, dry cloth so that the moisture does not cause damage to the motor.

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Under Counter Ice Machines

I am managing my first restaurant. We need to purchase an under counter ice machine for our facility. I have recently come to the restaurant business and need to know what I need to watch for as I make this purchase for the facility. Can you help me?

When purchasing an under counter ice machine, look for these specifications to guarantee you are getting the most for your dollar.

Energy and Water Efficiency
Use of a significantly less amount of water and energy than other cube ice machines.

Simple Maintenance
Look for a product with clear access to all internal components with easy-to-remove door and top panels that will take the hassle out of cleaning.

Sleek, Compact Design
Space-saving, durable ice machine designs are out there so don't settle for bulky and unattractive units. Their sleek designs are a must have for the host-with-the-most.

Overall Efficiency
Depending on your needs you will want an ice maker that produces the sufficient amount of ice within a certain period of time. Dual drainage systems are also recommended to allow you to use the unit with a drain or without. Automatic ice production and automatic shut-off can also take away the concern of having enough ice or too much ice. Under counter ice machines featuring automatic overfill prevention will also guarantee it's overall performance.

These units can are made with restaurant quality making commercial use a possibility. An increased daily production of ice would be needed for the unit you are in the market for as well as convenient easy access bin doors that slide up and under the ice machine top cover.

Under counter ice machines are perfect for commercial purposes. They are ideal for mixed drinks, carbonate beverages, ice dispensing, ice displays, ice retailing, banquets service and more. They produce ice much faster than normal refrigerators and are best for those in the food and beverage serving industry. If an under counter ice machine is used for commercial and beverage serving purposes make sure the unit you choose is endorsed by UL and NSF standards. These standards offer electrical safety testing and certification for food-service equipment to ensure a healthy environment to consumers.

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How Does A Commercial Ice Machine Work?

I am in the market for a new commercial ice machine. Can you tell me what I need to look for and actually how these machines work?

When shopping for a commercial ice machine for your business purpose, some key factors should be incorporated into your choice such as decor and purpose. With decor becoming more and more aesthetically pleasing, there is no longer any need to hide your ice machine.

Additionally, some features are listed below to ensure the ice dispenser you are purchasing will meet the needs you have in mind for your new appliance.

Ice Machine Filter: Ice cubes that taste or smell funny can have an adverse effect on whatever you’re using them in, so consider installing a filter to ensure that pure, clean water is used to make ice cubes. Some refrigerators have built-in filters.

Self-Cleaning Ice Machine: If you decide that you need a commercial ice maker, look for one that has a self-cleaning feature. This feature automates the process of emptying the ice bin and cycling a cleaning solution through the unit so you don’t have to.

Stainless Steel Construction: Freestanding units made from stainless steel provide long-lasting dependability.

In a commercial ice making machine or an ice dispenser, ice cubes are formed in the refrigerated system. In this way, layer by layer of water is frozen and clear ice is formed. Unlike freezing all of the water at once, as is with simpler home ice machines, where the result is cloudy ice. After a fixed time, the ice maker triggers a solenoid valve connected to the heat-exchanging coils. Switching the valve changes the path of the refrigerant. The compressor stops forcing the heated gas into the narrow tube and instead, forces the gas into a wide bypass tube. The hot gas is cycled back to the evaporator without condensing. This causes the pipes and ice tray to become warm and the ice cubes to loosen. The individual cube wells are slanted, so the loosened cubes will slide out on their own into a collection bin below. Some models have a cylinder piston that gives the tray a little push and thus knocks the cubes loose. This system is very popular in large restaurants and hotels. The cubes come in standard shapes and sizes. Other business units such as grocery stores or scientific research centers require smaller ice flakes used for packing perishable items.

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Electric Deep Fryer

Electric deep fryers are just as effective at frying your food as a gas commercial fryer, but use electricity instead. An electric deep fryer will use coils like those found on an electric range in your kitchen to heat the oil from inside the oil tank. These coils heat very quickly and so can have your oil ready for cooking in just a matter of minutes, depending on how much oil you need. Electric deep fryers make delicious deep fried foods fast and easy. The most efficient home models fry up to six big servings with using just the minimal amount of oil. They can maintain the perfect frying temperature automatically and should come with handy scoop lifts, drains, stirs, and a "no mess" basket to place your finished product.

Since electricity is usually cheaper and cleaner environmentally than gas, electric fryers are generally cheaper to maintain. No gas line is needed either, just somewhere to plug the machine in, along with an adapter since the plug is usually a large commercial or three-pronged plug. Many of the newer, more efficient commercial fryer models are electric fryers.

Whether for your home or for your business, electric deep fryers assist you in diversifying your menu. The deep fryer seals in the taste of all of your (and your customer's) favorite foods such as; chicken, seafood, vegetables, and much more. Most importantly, with electric deep fryers, manufacturers keep your well-being in mind and reduce the risk of accidental fires which are associated with deep fryers by including safety features. You too can keep deep frying safe by following a few key tips such as never leaving the fryer unattended and never overfill the fryer with oil. Once you enjoy your favorite meal with the assistance of an electric deep fryer, you'll wonder how you ever did without it!

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Stainless Steel Work Table

For those people in the restaurant business, work at a medical lab or many other types of businesses, the stainless work table provides a great work surface. There are a wide variety of stainless work tables available. There is not really a standard or average size when it comes to a stainless work table as they are used for many different functions. These tables come in all different sizes and are made of different materials such as stainless steel. It really just depends on what you need it for, as well as the area you want to put it in.

One type of stainless work table is the type with galvanized legs with a shelf underneath. These are perfect for storing whatever supplies you may need to access while doing your job. The price range for this type of table starts at $150 and can run to $675. The price of a stainless steel work table completely depends on the size you choose to purchase.

Another type of stainless work table is the stainless kitchen table. Where other stainless work tables can be used as a shop tables or lab tables, this stainless table is especially made for the kitchen area. Most of these come with shelving and their prices run up to $1585. Why are they so much more than the others? They cost more, because they are completely made out of stainless steel. As with many other products, you will pay more for a better quality work table.

There are other models of stainless steel work tables as well. For instance, there is the type of stainless work table with a backing and two shelves underneath. This way, the things stored on the shelves will not fall out of the back side. There are also stainless work tables with sliding doors. This could be used to conceal and create a more clean or organized look for your work space.

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Stainless Steel Work Tables

Can you give me the low-down on stainless work tables? What are a couple of different types of stainless work tables and their accessories? Thank you in advance for your help!

For those people in the restaurant business, work at a medical lab or many other types of businesses, the stainless work table provides a great work surface. There are a wide variety of stainless work tables available. There is not really a standard or average size when it comes to a stainless work table as they are used for many different functions. These tables come in all different sizes and are made of different materials such as stainless steel. It really just depends on what you need it for, as well as the area you want to put it in. One type of stainless work table is the type with galvanized legs with a shelf underneath. These are perfect for storing whatever supplies you may need to access while doing your job. The price range for this type of table starts at $150 and can run to $675. The price of a stainless steel work table completely depends on the size you choose to purchase.

Another type of stainless work table is the stainless kitchen table. Where other stainless work tables can be used for shop work or lab work, this stainless table is especially made for the kitchen area. Most of these come with shelving and their prices run up to $1585. Why are they so much more than the others? They cost more, because they are completely made out of stainless steel. As with many other products, you will pay more for a better quality work table.
There are also stainless steel work table drawers. The drawers are usually purchased separately. These can be very handy for any kind of work space. A shop could store tools in the drawer, a kitchen could store utensils in the drawer. It is a very practical model for stainless steel work tables. The price range for stainless steel drawers can vary quite a bit depending on the manufacturer. For the kitchen area work space, there are stainless steel can openers that attach to the tables.

There are other models of stainless steel work tables as well. For instance, there is the type of stainless work table with a backing and two shelves underneath. This way, the things stored on the shelves will not fall out of the back side. There are also stainless work tables with sliding doors. This could be used to conceal and create a more clean or organized look for your work space.

Another option is the model with swinging doors or cabinets. All of these types of stainless work tables are ideal for shop area work spaces or kitchen area work spaces. Stainless steel work tables may cost more, but they are better in the long run. Stainless steel is considered a high quality material. Yes, it is possible to dent but that does not usually happen often as it is difficult to do as stainless steel is a strong material. In addition, it is easy to clean. The stainless steel also gives off a very professional and clean and organized look. This could be to your advantage especially if you are a business owner.

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Three Answers You Must Have Before You Buy Restaurant Equipment

With the times becoming tougher and tougher to find consumer dollars you need to know that your restaurant equipment will exceed your expectations. Use these three simple rules when researching your next piece of restaurant equipment prior to making your purchase:

1. Is the piece of restaurant equipment easy to use? Add-ons and extra features may sound like a good idea but what does it deliver to the operation and the customer aside from extra parts? Are training times increased, is the through-put time getting longer with additional steps and options, and are these extras just more things to repair? One-touch simplicity is the name of the game throughout our fast-casual concepts, which helps maintain efficiency levels during peak periods.

2. What level of quality restaurant equipment fits into your budget and what is its output? The least expensive equipment is not always the best choice when you factor in the output. Many of us do not want to hear this in these tight economic times. Be real about what the output will be for the dollars that you are spending. Although you may be a fast-casual operation, faster is not the end goal. Faster is a result of developing a winning system using quality restaurant equipment products that allow us to present great food.

3. Will the through-put of this machine meet your goals and expectations? So far, you have determined that the piece of restaurant equipment is easy to use, of high quality but it needs to answer the question of can it reliably serve the needs of 400 consumers during a lunch rush? Assuming that you are not in business to turn people away, your restaurant equipment MUST be able to deliver.

The answers to these questions will guide you to make the correct decision for your restaurnat venture and your success.

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Concession Equipment

If you intend to run your own concession stand, you have a lot of choices to make. First of all, you have to choose the size and type of your actual stand. It could be a large RV type trailer, it could also be in a building. The decision is completely your own!

Next you need to decide what kind of concession equipment you will need inside your concession stand. What is fun about that is that you get to decide what you would like to sell in your concession stand. When it comes to food selling choices for your concession, you can have fun with it! There are so many choices.

Of course there are the usual types of things you see such as, popcorn poppers. Something unique about concession stand popcorn poppers is that you can buy the ones that resemble movie theatre popcorn poppers. These units can give your concession stand a fun and inviting look, as well as providing a wonderful aroma.

Another usual piece of concession equipment are hot dog rollers. These units are heated and spin the hot dogs for multiple reasons. Though the spinning effect is for the purpose of heating the food, it will also get people’s attention. In addition to hot dogs, you may choose to sell hot, soft pretzels. Pretzels are a large crowd pleaser and the hot dog roller.

Another fun choice for your concession stand could be a cotton candy maker. Everyone loves to see those different colors of fluffy clouds. Those could also be used as an attraction for grabbing customer’s attention.

Whatever concession equipment that you may choose for your concession stand, make sure you make it professional yet inviting to your customers. You have to be professional for the sake of business. You also have to keep your concession stand professional for health inspections.

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Restaurant Equipment To Start A Restaurant

One of the most popular businesses to open is a restaurant. As you are doing all of your business planning, will need to know the restaurant equipment that you will need to create your success. Obviously your needs will be representative of the type of restaurant and the menu you will present. Some of the main pieces of restaurant equipment that you will need for you restaurant kitchen are:

Commercial Refrigerators – No matter whether your restaurant is at a hotel, golf course, country club or just a concession stand or snack bar, commercial refrigerators will be a necessity. The products that you will need to consider include commercial freezers, under counter refrigerators, wine caves, beverage refrigerators. Beverage Air is one of the leading manufacturers of these products.

Commercial Ovens – American Range offers many commercial ovens and grills that can be further subcategorized into deck ovens, barbecue roaster ovens and barbeque grills, countertop and conveyor ovens, char-broilers and convection ovens. It is important that you take proper time to come up with an efficient layout and SOPs of your restaurant kitchen so once in operation there things will flow smoothly with out employees crawling all over each other.

Bar Equipment – The bar restaurant equipment that you will need to operate a bar for a restaurant bar that will accommodate all of the levels of entertaining outlined in your business plan you will need cocktail shakers, jiggers, strainers and condiment caddy. If you are creating a fine dining restaurant, you may want to add an elegant touch with champagne beverage fountains and punch bowls. If you are looking to create more of the sports bar experience then you will be looking for portable beverage tubs, beer refrigerators and keg wraps. In addition, frozen drink machines can help you create better profits for you country club restaurant, golf course restaurant or sports bar.

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Size An Under Counter Refrigerator

Many times people do not think of under counter refrigerators when they are thinking of their own home. However, for those that live in an apartment or live alone, these appliances may be ideal. Not only are they an excellent space saver, under counter refrigerators can be a great energy saver as well.

How do you go about choosing an under counter refrigerator? First you need to consider the space in which you will put it in. You do not want to get the wrong size for your kitchen! You also need to keep in mind how much you can spend. Some under the counter refrigerators can be costly, only because of their size and the material they are made out of.

That is the next thing to think about. Depending on where your under counter refrigerator will be placed, you need to think about what type of material you want to choose for your appliance. There are fiber glass, stainless steel and even wooden options available. The wooden ones are great for creating a clean and organized kitchen look and can match the cabinetry in the rest of the kitchen.

The size of your new refrigerator will also depend on whether your appliance is being purchased for your home or for a business. If it is for a business than a medium or a larger appliance may be a wise choice. This is because especially in a commercial business, there may be a lot of people using that one refrigerator. However, if it is simply for personal use, a smaller one may be the better choice.

Where do you find them? How do you know which are the best? If you want to choose one that is a top or reliable brand, you can take a look at the products of Beverage Air. Consumer Reports is a monthly publication tests and rates the best quality appliances.

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Commercial Restaurant Equipment

When looking for the right pieces of commercial restaurant equipment, you first must consider what you will need to provide a positive experience for your guests. There are a lot of choices out there for the commercial food business and you may not actually need all that is offered. It is easy pretty easy to bust your budget in a hurry if you are not disciplined with your spending and have a good plan ahead of time.

As commercial restaurant equipment can be expensive, you need to figure out what you can actually afford and makes sense for you facility. Some considerations that you will need to make include the size of your workspace and how much business or volume are you projecting to do? Depending on the answers to these questions, you will be closer to having the answers for your facility. Most commercial freezers start in the $1,000 range and can go up to $10,000 depending on the manufacturer.

Cooking equipment for a commercial restaurant also depends on the space that you have as well as the volume that you are projecting to do. For instance commercial ranges, these typically run from about $800 all the way up to over $7,000. Other commercial pieces such as broilers will cost a lot less.

As mentioned before, making sure that you buy only the commercial equipment that is right for the size of your business is imperative. Pre-planning your kitchen space, which would include the burner setup, will allow you to best utilize the space that you do have as well as make the process as efficient as possible for your employees after you open the restaurant. If you are just beginning in the commercial restaurant business, it could be a good idea to opt for the middle of the road sized commercial kitchen equipment.

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Commercial Ice Machine For Businesses

Ice machines may sound like something simple but when you are choosing one for your business it becomes a little more complex than you may think. There are many factors you need to think about it. For instance, there is the area where you will put the commercial ice machine. This is an important factor, as commercial ice machines come in all shapes and sizes. Next you need to consider how much you would like to spend on an ice machine. Certain ice makers sell for a lot and some are more low-budget oriented. Many times the price of an industrial ice machine depends on what material it is made out of, what brand it is and what the ice machine does.

Your next decision needs to be what the ice machine will be used for. Consider your business and its’ needs. Is your business large? Is it small? What events or what people will be using your commercial ice machine? For example, if you have a country club or golf course, you may want to choose the bin-type ice machine. These machines will make a large amounts of ice all at once and store it in an ice bin. If your business is a restaurant you could also choose this type of ice machine. However, another good choice for those in the food industry is the commercial ice machine that makes smaller chips of ice. These are ideal for personal beverages such as fountain drinks.

Your choices for industrial ice machines are endless. There are numerous brands, such as Manitowoc, that come in a wide range of prices. Much of these depend on whether your commercial ice unit will be seen by others or not. It may sound ridiculous, but if your commercial ice machine is going to be out where customers see it, you want to buy an elegant and quiet machine. Buy what is best for your needs.

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Stainless Work Tables - Clean Up Your Kitchen Or Work Area

When you are looking for a way to clean up your businessʼ work area, one spot is to look at the type of furniture you have such as purchasing some stainless work tables. Yes, the furniture. Your work space can tell a lot about yourself as well as your business. We all hear that looks are not everything, but in a professional setting, cleanliness plays a big role.

One way you can step up the look of your shop or kitchen area is by buying stainless steel work tables. Not only are they extremely durable, they will give your work area a much nicer look. Not only do they give your facility a clean look, they can also give your work area a very organized look as well.

There are many different types of stainless work tables. There are some that have a shelf underneath the surface, there are some that come with doors and you can even add drawers. Stainless steel work tables typically cost anywhere from $110 to almost $900. The price depends on the model of the work table you buy. The price also depends on the size of the work table. If you choose to buy some additions for your stainless work table, they will cost up and above the base price of the unit.

Though stainless tables cost more they are well worth it. Stainless work tables are extremely durable. Though they can dent, it is very hard for that to happen. Stainless work tables also are easy to keep clean. This is important especially in the kitchen setting. You want to keep your area clean, not only for the sake of being clean but for inspections. This type of metal work tables can be shined up to give that extra professional look.

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Q & A About Ice Machines

Ice machines or as they as also referred to as commercial ice machines are used in many different businesses such as restaurants, golf courses, country clubs, bars and office buildings. Here are some of the most common questions that VGS receives on these units.

How important is a water filter to the facility's ice machine?

A water filter will remove any odor as well as improve the taste of the ice by removing sediment, parasites, controlling calcium as well as hi-scale build-up. These factors also lead to a unit breaking down. Changing your water filter is important maintenance to do just as changing the oil in your car is important to its proper function. Depending on the amount of use that you have with your unit, the filter should be changed at least every six months.

Do I need a water-cooled system or an air-cooled ice machine?

As you can imagine there are advantages and disadvantages to each system. The air cooled units are easy to install and the purchase price is typically lower than a water cooled model. However, the air cooled units tend to be noisy and will give off heat which may not be desirable depending on the placement of the unit. A water cooled machine is also easy to install. A water cooled unit is also quieter and is typically more efficient than a water cooled unit. In some dryer parts of the country, you may be required to have a permit to run a water cooled machine.

With proper maintenance, how long can I expect an ice machine to last?

Again, the truthful answer to this question is, it depends. With that being said, most machines will last up to 10 years. Of course, this depends on if you properly maintain the ice machine as well as the water quality available and the amount of humidity in your area.

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Commercial Ice Machine- What Size Do I Need?

More businesses than just restaurants use an ice machine or a commercial ice machine. However, many that open dining facilities be it a restaurant, bar, country club or golf course, do not know what their needs are going to be and how much ice that they will need to produce to take care of their clients during the high point or busy times in their business.

The common "guidelines" for ice needs from an ice maker are:

Restaurant ice needs are 1.5 lbs. per person
Bar or Lounge ice needs are 3 lbs. per person
Salad Bar ice needs are 30 lbs. per cubic foot
Lodging ice needs are 5 lbs per room
Catering ice needs are 1 lb per person


So with that being said, what else do I need to think about to determine how much ice I will need for my facility?

This is a question asked by many and we will provide some figures that are averages for proper ice levels. The real trick is to do the research and to do the math as every restaurant, bar, country club and golf course has different needs at different times of the day. Once the math and research is done to determine how much ice you will need, there are still other factors to consider. Before your purchase, you need to determine where the unit will be placed in the facility? If the ice machine will be installed near the kitchen area or any other area in which will be hotter than normal, the heat may drastically decrease the amount of ice that your commercial ice machine will produce. Another consideration is that a slightly larger machine never really hurt anyone. The extra money upfront can take a lot of pressure off of you and your staff at a later date. So it is important to weigh this against the challenge that you and your staff will have when you run out of ice at your facility.

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John Boos - How the Butcher Block & Cutting Boards Started

John Boos was a blacksmith. Boos was asked by a local butcher to make him a wooden block. The butcher was intrigued about he could use a block in his kitchen after he saw how the block had absorbed the shock of Boo's hammer. That was the first of millions to be produced by the Boos Company. Once again proving that you just never know what will start a profitable business. With nothing but the best, John Boos cutting boards offer an array in style from the simple butcher block maple wood cutting board right on up to kitchen furniture.

The John Boos Company has been manufacturing hard maple butcher block products since 1887. The Boos products including butcher blocks, cutting boards and kitchen furniture are made to professional standards and are found in most restaurants, butcher shops and even the kitchen of the White House.

By the 1940s, butcher blocks were found in every restaurant, food store and butcher shop in America. Then World War II began. World War II was instrumental in changing the manufacturing philosophy of the management at John Boos and also the course of the business. The John Boos plant operated from a blacksmith shop until 1892 and then it moved across town, and began producing the Boos blocks, cutting boards and kitchen furniture as we know them now. Along the way they also become known as the Mercedes of wood cutting boards and butcher blocks.

End grain butcher blocks are built from short solid wood elements glued in such a way that only the end grain shows on both the top and bottom sides. As these elements are usually rectangular in shape, the whole board gets a mosaic or chess board pattern. End-grain butcher blocks are more durable, feature a harder surface than regular chopping blocks, and are easier on knife blades. The end-grain construction absorbs the knife between the fibers of the wood.

VGS Golf & Country Club Supply has customers throughout the US such as in Birmingham, Alabama, Los Angeles, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, Long Beach, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Clearwater, Florida, Macon, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Washington DC, Fairfax, Virginia, Boston, MA, Tampa, Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Nashville, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacksonville, Florida, Jackson, Mississippi, Memphis, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida, Denver, Colorado, Long Beach, California, Dayton, Ohio, San Antonio, Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, New York, New York, San Diego, California and Chicago, Illinois.

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Welcome to the VGS Restaurant Equipment & Supply Blog!!!

On this blog we will discuss all types of restaurant equipment and the restaurant supplies that you will need to successfull operate your restaurant.

No matter whether you are a start up restaurant or a long time establishment, this blog will provide you new information that will help you put more money to your bottom line.

We will not focus on just one type of restaurant but instead give information that will help a fine dining restaurant, golf course restaurant, country club restaurant, snack bar, concession stand or resort restaurant.

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