sustainability

Operations

Converting to an energy-efficient kitchen

With today’s ever-increasing energy costs, restaurant operators are taking a closer look at the energy use of their major kitchen equipment.

Garden variety

Restaurant gardens have been all the rage for some time, but the space and commitment traditional gardens require are not realistic for all operations.

A food scientist can play many roles in foodservice, including menu R&D. Here's a closer look at some of the areas of a food scientist's expertise.

Chicago’s culinary reputation can be summed up in two words: beefy and uncomplicated. And while the former home of the Union stockyards still boasts a healthy stable of steakhouses, it also hosts some of the most exciting ethnic fare, sustainable sustenance and cutting-edge culinary experimentation in the nation.

When it comes to water service in restaurants these days, there are two diverging paths: serving tap water or offering high-end bottled waters.It’s been...

Pizza Fusion sources locally in eight states (and counting). How they tamed a logistical monster.

High prices and spotty supply are not the only challenges restaurants face when purchasing seafood. The seafood supply chain has a reputation for being fragmented and inefficient.

The Great Recession left clear winners and losers in the chain restaurant game. Fast-food places? Burger King wasn’t the only one that could wear a crown.

With the push to offer healthier choices, restaurants must rethink not only how they prepare food but the equipment they use to prepare it. We asked a few...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2013)—Food distributor Sysco recently completed a project to upgrade their existing lighting systems to reduce electricity...

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