Ice-chewing fanatics love nugget ice, The Original Chewable IceTM invented by Scotsman Ice Systems in 1981, and the company is celebrating with a new “Luv the NugTM” campaign, a digital community that unites passionate ice chewers everywhere. Found online at LuvtheNug.com, on the Luv the Nug Facebook page and on Twitter @LuvtheNug, this interactive program invites “nug” lovers to join the “Nugget Nation,” where they can interact with others who share their passion for ice chewing. A few elements of The Luv the Nug website are:
Visitors with a craving for nugget ice can “Find the Nug,” a feature that enables them to input their zip code and find the nearest restaurants, convenience stores or other locations with a Scotsman nugget ice machine.
Customers can request nugget ice at their favorite eateries using the “Demand the Nug” feature. Users simply print out the Luv the Nug petition, sign and drop off at their favorite establishments. Owners can then contact Scotsman for information about purchasing a nugget ice machine.
A Scotsman Prodigy Nugget Ice Machine will offer customers a preferred beverage ingredient/ice form that provides a competitive advantage.
85% of customers “prefer” soft chewable ice to cube ice
Prodigy Nugget ice machines use up to 50% less water and 17% less energy than cube ice machines
Lower costs and increased profits! (higher liquid displacement with nugget ice equals lower costs per cup compared to cube varieties)
AutoAlert™ external indicator lights constantly communicate the machine’s operating status, enabling the operator to know when power is on, the machine is making ice, or when normal maintenance is required, which is critical to ensuring customers get the ice they need.
In recent years, Scotsman has earned special recognition from some of the most prestigious organizations in the world.
2011 Energy Star® Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Product Design
2010 Foodservice Equipment and Supplies awarded Scotsman ice makers the award for Best in Class, both in the overall and dealer-voted categories.
2007, the Prodigy Cuber was presented with the Kitchen Innovations Award by the National Restaurant Association and was also named a finalist for the Product of the Year Award from the Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) in 2006 and 2007 (Prodigy Cuber) and 2010 (Prodigy Nugget).
Scotsman, The Broadest Choice In Ice Machines in the World. To learn more, visit www.scotsman-ice.com.
For more info on Scotsman Nugget Ice and Luv The Nug, visit the links supplies above and make sure to check out their YouTube account for cool videos and demonstrations!
Peace of Mind – Knowing that you have properly chilled your hot food thru the danger zone and are in full compliance with the FoodSafe practices of HACCP. Food Quality – You spent a great deal of time in creating that perfect recipe and purchased only the best ingredients, so don’t destroy it by not chilling properly. Blast chilling maintains food texture, flavor and appearance. Strengthen your bottom line while cultivating satisfied customers. Wider Menu/Greater Choices – Increase your profitability by adding new menu items that have been prepared during slow times, properly chilled and ready to be finished in a first class manner when ordered by your patrons. Meet Unexpected Demand – When that unexpected, after theater crowd arrives, have the entrees they want ready to go from your Food Bank. Less Shrinkage – Increase the yield of your prepared foods by not losing out to normal moisture lost through evaporation during slow cooling. Less Waste – Finish only the number of entrees or meals actually ordered and don’t throw out good (profitable) product because of no-shows or cancellations. Time & Labor Savings – Prepare foods when you want to; when the staff is available; and when the pace best suits your creative juices without the normal hustle and bustle of a busy kitchen. Cook now, blast chill and finish later. Improved Shelf Life – Capture that seasonal or special bulk buy opportunity and blast chill for a few extra days or shock freeze to stock up for the winter.
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The Mini 2 in 1 Combi Oven comes equipped with two separate cooking chambers placed on top of each other allowing foods to be prepared simultaneously using different cooking methods. Both chambers are easily controlled with just a few simple entries on the key pad using Convotherm by Cleveland’s easyToUCH technology. The small footprint, the ease of operation, and the wide range of cooking options deliver maximum performance within a limited amount of floor space.
The easyToUCH control panel provides self-explanatory symbols to help staff navigate through menu options. A visual help mode with operating instructions and a service diagnostic mode quickly offer onsite help should problems occur. Automatically receive software updates via the internet. A USB connection is included for easy up and downloading of programs and recipes. The easyToUCH system does not require any special or additional tooling and supports standard Windows CE platform.
Standard features include the Crisp & Tasty function – food comes out crisp and crunchy, while the inside stays tender and juicy. The Press & Go control displays individual pictures of menu items to choose from making it easy for staff to operate and ensuring the quality you desire can be reproduced time after time. Programmable up to 250 recipes with up to 20 steps each.
If you’ve got a walk-in freezer or cooler, it can be difficult to know when to replace it. For most restaurant owners, it probably rarely crosses your mind until something goes wrong and you’re looking for a place to store 6,000 pounds worth of meat. If Lady Gaga isn’t around, you may be out of luck.
In any case, it is a good idea to know what to look for before it happens. First and foremost, walk-ins should be replaced after 15 years of service as a general rule. While your old walk-in may have a few more years of life in it at this point, the efficiency of a new model can be well worth the investment, saving electricity and money in the long run. It goes without saying that if you are constantly repairing it, or if the doors are falling off the hinges, it may be time for a replacement as well. If you think you may want to replace your walk-in freezer or cooler, or just want to look around, feel free to visit our website, www.walkinworld.com.
So what to do with that old walk-in freezer or cooler? Well, I’ve got a few ideas for you. You could always fill it with high-speed explosives and watch it go boom. Make sure you take the proper precautions and get local permits to do so. That stuff packs a punch. You may want to take an ironic approach; get a crane, dip it in liquid nitrogen for about half an hour, then drop it from 100 feet up. Make sure you bring a broom.
In all seriousness, know when to replace your walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer. The earth will thank you, and so may your budget.
The most energy efficient and economical solution for medium-duty steaming. Whether using batch or cook and hold applications, Vortex100 is the simple answer. Plug, pour and cook. It’s that simple. No water lines, no drain lines, no boiler maintenance – just efficient, reliable steaming from the beginning. The convection fan in a Vortex100 unit distributes steam evenly around the food. The result is more even heat, more consistent food and less energy consumption. Vortex100 holds the temperature using a low power rate. No wasted steam means no wasted electricity and water. This energy efficiency has earned the ENERGY STAR® for the all Vortex100 units!
Hello, I’m Brad Pierce, President of Restaurant Equipment World. I would like to invite you to join myself as well as other foodservice industry professionals at The National Restaurant Association Show May 22nd through the 25th in Chicago. This is a world-class event that allows our dealership to keep up to date with the latest products and innovations in our industry. While the scope of products and manufacturers represented is enormous, the number of industry leaders in attendance is even more impressive. The NRA Show is clearly the place to be if you are serious about growing your business and increasing your bottom line. Our dealership could spend weeks meeting with individual manufacturers throughout the year, but that would be costly and inefficient. Instead, we spend our resources and time productively at the NRA Show where we are able to have dozens of quality interactions in just a few short days. The NRA Show is the place where new relationships are formed, existing ones are taken to new heights, and our business gains a competitive edge. I look forward to seeing you in Chicago at the 2010 National Restaurant Association Show!
Here is a brief article from rimag.com:
Green Trends: Foodservice Contractors Adopt Reusable To-Go Containers
Lately, college and university accounts of Gaithersburg, Md.-based Sodexo and Philadelphia-based Aramark are seeing their green efforts head right out the door with the introduction of reusable takeout containers. Students can purchase a plastic “to-go” container from campus dining halls for use in transporting their food; they’re asked only to rinse it once they’ve finished eating and then return it to a dining hall at their next to-go meal—at which point they swap their container for a clean one that dining services has run through a dishwasher.Aramark debuted its reusable to-go containers on several campuses in fall 2008; at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, disposable-container use dropped 40% over the course of the school year, Aramark reports. Sodexo launched its reusable-container program, called Green with Envy, this fall and estimates that the containers could eventually reduce disposable waste on campuses by as much as 80%.
Here at Restaurant Equipment World we like to test the products that we sell to ensure they meet the rigid commercial standards required by our foodservice operators. The latest product we’ve tested is the Cambro PE600CW-135 Unbreakable Pitcher. We decided to test the manufacturers “unbreakable” claims by running it over with one of our local delivery trucks. Despite being completely crushed, it popped right back into shape and is ready to be filled with a cold beverage to enjoy without leaking. If this pitcher can survive this type of abuse, imagine how long it will last in your restaurant! You can purchase the Cambro PE600CW-135 Pitchers at our Bar Equipment World site for only $4.15 each! They’re sold in case packs of 6. At this low price for such sturdy pitchers, you may want to pick up several cases.
Here are a few more pictures of our attempt to crush these unbreakable Cambro pitchers:
I want the Hamilton Beach blender shaver model HBS1200. You can make the perfect frozen drinks like margaritas and daiquiris. How impressive would it be to have that powerful monster drink maker at your house? All you have to do is push a button on the touchpad for the perfect drink. The container jars have the Wave Action that gives you the same smooth drink over and over again. It really takes all the labor and guess work out of making perfect drinks. Happy Hour at my house!!
It all started about 8 years ago. I picked up the telephone, and said, “Hi, how can I help you!” From that moment, that customer, whom I helped in providing information and answering his questions on products he was interested in, turned into one of REW’s longest, repeat customers.
When he first called, he was looking for some information on some Advance Tabco sinks. He works at a company that provides all types of workspace furniture, like workbenches or workstations. But he was interested in adding a sink to one of the workbenches, and he asked me about the Advance Tabco DS-1-10. I told him that it was a one-compartment sink, which has a 10” x 14” x 10” deep bowl, and that it would be suitable for the application he was using it for. After that sale, over the next few years, he has ordered more of the DS-1-10, and other sink variations, like a DI-2-2012, a 2-compartment sink with 20” x 16” x 12” deep bowls.
Having a customer like that makes selling equipment that much greater, because now you have a working relationship with a customer, who knows you’ll always help them out when they need it. Here’s to many more years of working together.
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The most energy efficient and economical solution for medium-duty steaming. Whether using batch or cook and hold applications, 
