Serv-U Online: The Restaurant Guru

Do You Really Need That Piece of Kitchen Equipment?

2004-12-22T14:15:00.000-06:00

Stocking the kitchen of your restaurant or bar is not as easy as one may think. The linked article below provides an excellent method for deciding what kitchen equipment you actually need. Lee Simon, the author of the article, recommends going over your menu to evaluate what equipment will be needed to receive, store, prepare and serve each item on your menu. This method is a great way to figure out the kitchen equipment and supply items needed to run your restaurant or bar, as well as giving you an idea of whether or not you will need duplicates of one or more items.

Enee, Menee, Meinee, Mo: Selecting Your Foodservice Equipment

Maintaining Your Restaurant Equipment

2004-12-21T10:13:00.000-06:00

Much like your car, your restaurant equipment requires routine tune-ups and preventive maintenance. The article link below provides insight on the importance and necessity of consistent care and maintenance for your restaurant equipment. Daily use causes food products and grease to build up on your equipment, and over time this causes premature stress to your expensive restaurant equipment.
This article offers helpful advice and tips on caring for your valuable investment.

How To Make Your Investment Last; Cut Down On Replacements and Repairs Through Preventive Maintenance - Restaurant Equipment

New or Used?

2004-12-16T13:00:00.000-06:00

Somewhere along the line, most restaurant owners and bar owners have purchased a piece of restaurant equipment or bar equipment. Commercial kitchen equipment can be costly; thus comes the decision to purchase a piece of used kitchen equipment at a discounted price versus a piece of new kitchen equipment at a higher price. While those with dollar signs on their minds are likely to view a used piece of equipment as the best deal, those with business longevity on the mind will think beyond the initial cost and view a new piece of kitchen equipment as a long-term investment.
The following article addresses important factors to consider when making the decision to purchase new equipment or used equipment.

Why Buy New Restaurant Equipment

Why Buy A True Refrigerator

2004-12-16T11:07:00.000-06:00

True has been an industry leader of commercial refrigeration for over fifty years. True manufactures commercial refrigeration products such as upright reach-in refrigerators and freezers, food preparation units, work top refrigerators, undercounter refrigerators, glass door merchandisers, deli cases, display cases, and bar refrigeration products.
This past fall, I had the opportunity to take a tour of True's manufacuring facility in St. Louis, MO. It was very interesting to see each step taken in the production of a True refrigeration unit. The link provided below provides some insight to the making of a True product.

Top 20 Reasons To Make A True Choice

A Few Great Blenders From Vita-Mix

2004-12-14T13:48:00.000-06:00

Check out these food and drink blenders from Vita-Mix.

The Touch & Go Blending Stations from Vita-Mix are programmed to mix the most populardrinks the same way, unattended every time. The six different mixing programs allow the bartender to blend any kind of drink. Bartenders are free to wait on customers, while this blender consistently produces product.
The Vita-Prep Food Blender from Vita-Mix is the "Professional Chef's Power Tool" that performs like no other blender. This food blender purees and blends quicker and smoother than any other blender. The variable speed control allows the chef to puree, blend and chop many different ingredients at exactly the right speed.

Click on the following link to view all products by Vita-Mix available at Serv-U online: http://www.servu-online.com/manufacturer/Vitamix.asp

Dining Out for Thanksgiving

2004-11-24T08:24:00.000-06:00

Studies by the National Restaurant Association show that an increasing percentage of Americans are dining out for Thanksgiving. Restaurants relieve the consumer from the planning, cooking, shopping and clean-up of the Thanksgiving holiday.

If you plan to stay open for the holiday, consider offering a special menu of traditional Thanksgiving favorites, and be sure to post your menu early for customers that will place orders for carry-out.

National Restaurant Association Research Confirms Restaurants Are Part of Thanksgiving Tradition for Half of All Americans

How Much Glassware Do You Need?

2004-11-09T13:46:00.000-06:00

If you have ever purchased restaurant supplies or bar supplies, you know that estimating the amount of needed glassware is a daunting task. Glassware is a crucial restaurant supply item, so it is imperative that you accurately estimate the amount of glassware you will need for your restaurant or bar. Use the helpful chart below to determine the recommended amount of glassware you will need to successfully operate your restaurant or bar.
Please note: The amount of glassware required is based on a 100 person seating capacity.

Go to www.servu-online.com to shop online for glassware. Serv-U's glassware department features over 100 different styles of glassware.

World's Greatest Bar Stool!

2004-11-08T11:21:00.000-06:00

Serv-U Furniture's ladderback bar stool and restaurant chair are the best selling bar stool and restaurant chair for 2004. These affordable bar stools and restaurant chairs are available in Mahogany, Natural and Walnut finish. This light-weight and durable bar stool will match the existing decor of most any restaurant or bar.
Visit www.servu-online.com to check-out an extensive selection of restaurant furniture and bar furniture at unmatched prices.