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Bottleworks District in Indianapolis kicked off the new year in a big way with the opening of The Garage Food Hall. The city’s first food hall and community-focused marketplace offers Indianapolisarea residents and travelers the opportunity to sample the food and wares from local chefs and artisans in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

The Garage Food Hall occupies two of the historic CocaCola bottling plant’s original garage buildings, just steps from the Bottleworks Hotel.

The Garage sports masterfully restored art deco terracotta facades and design features that pay homage to the district’s rich history. More than 20 independently owned local and regional food vendors are set to take up residence in the 38,000-squarefoot marketplace.

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National Restaurant Association Show Cancelled Second Year in a Row Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show have announced the cancellation of ATIONA~ the National Restaurant As- RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION . sociation Show, which was scheduled to take place May 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Illinois has placed an order in effect until early June limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people. While this order could be modified prior to expiration, McCormick Place has indicated their ability to re-open for large events is currently prohibited by the state regulation.

Event organizers of the National Restaurant Association Show have developed an extensive collection of resources—including live Q&As with leading experts, panel discussions, and webinars—all available to the food-service community free of charge. Organizers have also made it easier to connect with suppliers, with The Show To Go, a free digital marketplace created to unite the operators and suppliers.

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Foxtrot Market, the corner store and café, has received a $42 million Series B growth investment. The round was led by David Barber's Almanac Insights and Monogram Capital Partners.

Backers also include food and hospitality industry heavy hitters David Chang, founder of Momofuku; Nicolas Jammet, co-founder and chief concept officer of Sweetgreen; and Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods.

With this investment, Foxtrot expects to double its store count by the end of 2021. This growth will include adding as many as nine stores in Chicago and Dallas, where they presently have a footprint, and expansion into new markets including Washington, D.C. Funds will also be used to expand its line of private label packaged goods and gift offerings, and to continue the investment into nationwide shipping which launched in January. By accelerating its ecommerce capabilities and offering nationwide shipping on items like chef-driven packaged products, private label and exclusiveto-Foxtrot goods, and wine, Foxtrot will further itself as the nation’s premier corner store.

“We have built a business that marries the local approach of a corner store with the convenience of e-commerce,” said CEO and Co-founder Mike LaVitola. “We know how our stores operate best and in which markets, which is where we’ll be going deep with our expansion efforts next.”

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Congresswoman Laurence Nogu Deann Bayless Marie Newman experience Bistronomic Frontera Group The group’s multi-restaurant tasting was arranged for takeout and paired with a Zoom seminar moderated by Newman. Participants learned about the various businesses and their respective foods as well as their journeys in the COGenie Kwon Momose Sarah Steg VID-19 crisis. The Let’s Talk collaboration is Julia now Kasama Kumiko Prairie Grass across 12 cities with 350 women restaurateurs.

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LendingTree analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data from April 2020 to January 2021 to see how Americans’ food spending changed over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of their findings revealed: ■ Spending on restaurants and takeout increased by 23.1% between April 2020 and January 2021.

■ The average household spent $292 on food away from home when COVID-19 first hit, now households are spending $359 on restaurants and takeout.

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Video gambling license and terminal fees located in unincorporated areas of Cook County have been temporarily cut in half as part of a coronavirus relief package for businesses the Cook County Board approved.

For the rest of the year, applications for video gambling licenses will cost $250 instead of $500, while the per terminal fee that operators pay will drop from $1,000 each to $500. The fee reductions would cost the county about $74,500, officials said.

This action was among other pandemic relief efforts commissioners approved, including a drop in liquor license fees and vehicle wheel taxes. -Source: Chicago Tribune

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CINNAHOLIC, 1404 E. Golf Road, SCHAUMBURG, Ill.; 847-420-3831.

This is a very unique concept: You can build your own gourmet cinnamon roll or choose one of their signature items. Start with your frosting. I ordered my cinnamon roll with cake batter frosting and bananas; plus I ordered the s’mores cinnamon roll that had marshmallow and chocolate. They also have brownies and cookies up front on the counter, and they sell raw cookie dough that’s edible. I wasn’t counting my calories here.

CHICAGO TACO AUTHORITY, 4219 W. Irving Park Road, CHICAGO; 773-282-8226. Cleverly decorated with vintage Chicago Transportation Authority signage, photos and even faux “L” train siding and windows along one wall, this taco restaurant should not be missed. The menu boasts classics and contemporary takes from carnitas and chile relleno to barbecue bacon-wrapped shrimp. My favorite is chicken tinga tacos topped with house-made crunchy corn strips.

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It’s easy to pick up from here in the drive-thru. I have been here numerous times and usually order one of their butter burgers; either with Wisconsin cheddar or mushroom and swiss cheese. This time I wanted to try the cod filet sandwich: crispy, moist, flaky fish served on a hoagie roll with tartar sauce, cheese and lettuce. Yum! Plus, I ordered some fries and cheese curds. Check out the “flavor of the day” custard too.

FURAMA, 4936 N. Broadway, CHICAGO; 773-271-1161. One of my friends ordered us some food from here. I cannot believe how many dishes he ordered. We started with some dim sum dumplings, pork and shrimp and scallops, kung pao shrimp and orange chicken, plus, some shrimp fried rice and an order of string beans. The food was amazing.

We had a feast and there was still some left over. They do a nice job!

HUB’S RESTAURANT, 3727 W. Dempster, SKOKIE,Ill.; 847-6777695. They have been around for a long time and are a neighborhood favorite. They offer great food, friendly service and delivery. They have burgers, chicken, hot dogs, kabobs, ribs, sandwiches, salads and so much more. Last time I stopped in, I ordered the gyros plate. The gyros are very good and they give you plenty. It comes with choice of rice or potato, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. Plus, they don’t skimp on their garnish of onions and tomatoes.

MOLLY’S CUPCAKES, 5 Woodfield Mall, SCHAUMBURG, Ill; 224520-8469. You can find them on the first level of the Woodfield Mall.

All of those beautifully displayed cupcakes caught my attention, and I picked up a few. My selections included strawberry Champagne; vanilla and pink frosting; cake batter, which had blue frosting; and a vanilla raspberry with pink frosting and sprinkles. They were absolutely delicious! They have numerous locations, so if you see one, stop in.

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South Siders, beware: This burger joint is all Cubs all the time, done up in the North Side baseball team's colors with plenty of Wrigley-related souvenirs. Nevertheless, Big League's burgers hits it out of the park.

Try The Natural, a single patty smothered in grilled onions, American cheese, mayo and on the side, cross-cut pickles and fries. The Northsider, a double burger with American cheese, dijonaisse and perfectly cooked crispy bacon on a fluffy sesame bun, is almost too big to hold.

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Your Insurance Company May Owe You Money for Roof Damage

This extreme winter unleashed devastation to roofs and properties throughout the Chicagoland area. Building owners should be aware that insurance companies, in most cases, may owe for the damage to interior and for roof replacement, due to the damage to roof systems if water infiltrated the roof system and trapped moisture in the roof and/or roof insulation.

The amount of snow and ice wreaked havoc on buildings from a variety of causes, including frozen roof drains, sewers and gutter/downspouts, ice and water backup underneath roof penetrations, melting ice through walls, icicle damage, ice damming in valleys and gutter edges, roof collapse and many more unusual freak-of-nature water infiltration occurrences. The amount of damage this weather caused is unlike anything we’ve seen in long time. Many buildings and homes were not prepared for this. The amount of ice and snow build-up reached a point, where, in many instances, could not be removed without causing even more damage to the property.

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Local News Chef Amanda Barnes has joined Good Eats Group, the fast expanding Chicago hospitality group, as chef de cuisine. Working alongside Good Eats Group co-owners/operators John McLean and Martin Murch, Barnes supports the culinary direction of sites including Burger Bar Chicago, Sono Wood Fired Chicago, Sociale Chicago, Café Press Chicago, Good Eats at Home, and newly opened Charred Wing Bar Chicago.

Big Drop Brewing Co., the world’s first craft brewery dedicated to non-alcoholic beer, makes its U.S. debut, brewing its most-popular NA beers in Chicago. New NA beers are available nationally online now and soon at retailers in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

Congratulations to Chicagobased Market Produce owner Jim Nix, who is celebrating his 30th year of selling premium products to downtown area chefs, Chicagoland restaurants and food businesses.

Henry J Meat Specialties, 4460 W. Armitage in Chicago, is celebrating its 66th year of business. They are known for their meat specialties and famous corned beef hash.

Human+Nature, opening April 9 at the Morton Arboretum, will be an outdoor art exhibition that will inspire awe and wonder as it connects people and trees. Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15-to-26foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum.

One Off Hospitality recently announced the opening of the second location of Avec Restaurant, 141 W. Erie in Chicago. It took over the space that was formerly Pacific Standard Time restaurant. Avec’s other location is 615 W. Randolph St. in Chicago.

North Chicago City Council approved a deal for a new grocery store. George’s Fresh Market will be the city’s first full-service grocer in over 20 years. George’s Fresh Market will open as part of the Paris Banquet Facility at 14th Street and Lewis Avenue. George’s Fresh Market is planning an opening this spring.

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PharmaCann Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately held cannabis companies, recently opened its newest Verilife retail location in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District. The Rosemont location marks the fifth Verilife dispensary in the state of Illinois, and PharmaCann plans to open additional locations in Galena, Chicago’s River North neighborhood and Schaumburg.

The Big Mini Putt Club, 1302 N. Milwaukee Ave., is among Chicago’s first, dedicated indoor mini golf courses. The course and bar design recalls back to simpler times when you could spend your summer nights challenging your family, friends, and/or foes to a couple rounds of mini golf.

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The Stella Hotel and Ballroom/ The 1844 Table & Mash 5706 8th Avenue Kenosha, Wis. Current Position: Executive Chef Birthplace: Ontonagon, Mich.

First Food-Service Job: Dishwasher at a fishing lodge Favorite Food: Chicken wings Memorable Customers: Muhammad Ali Worst Part of Job: Spending time away from family, who are very loving and understanding Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: There have been so many over the years, but I will save my fellow culinarians the embarrassment.

My first time cooking in a tilt skillet, I needed to make instant mashed potatoes for our associate cafeteria. I didn’t realize how slowly the skillet cools after it has reached maximum temp. Long story short, it looked like a mashed potato volcano erupted all over the kitchen floor, and on my uniform, arms, etc. Never again ...

Favorite Food to Prepare: I always love a good braise. The layering of flavors, technique and science of the process always makes me happy!

What part of the job gives the most pleasure: Seeing concepts come to life.

If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: Professional commercial Fisherman. I love being on the water, and I enjoy the mystery of what is going to come up from the depths.

Best advice you ever got: From my banquet chef: “Count everything.”

Where do you like to vacation: Anywhere in Riviera Maya What do you enjoy most about FIN: Seeing familar faces.

Other than family, who was your greatest culinary influence?: Jacques Pepin

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No doubt that chicken sandwiches have gained a lot of attention over the past few years. The question is though, have these sandwich sensations knocked burgers off their perch as the long-standing top entrée item ordered at U.S. restaurants? That’s a hard “no,” says The NPD Group. In the year ending 2020, burgers were included in 13.5% of all restaurant orders, which translated to 7 billion servings of burgers. Chicken sandwiches (breaded and grilled) were included in 6.7% of all restaurant orders in the U.S, which amounts -Source: Restaurant Business to 3.5 billion servings, according to NPD, which “The most effective daily tracks consumers’ way to do it use of restaurants and is to do it.” other food-service out—Amelia Earhart lets. - Source: NPD Group

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The Emmy Award winning “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” tandem of Guy Fieri (pictured left) and Frank Matson (right), founder/executive producer of Citizen Pictures, co-directed the documentary.

Food Network has greenlit a sequel to this critically acclaimed feature length documentary, which can be streamed on Discovery+. The new documentary picks up with the same four chefs in January 2021 and follows them as they struggle to get back to a full house again. -Source: PRNewswire

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Guessing the quality It is still common for many chefs to use the sensorial determination method by comparing oil samples or deciding if they can still see the frying basket through the oil. Oil turning darker during its lifetime is mostly caused by caramelization of sugar brought into the oil, which is not harmful nor does it influence the oil quality. Changing the oil by schedule is also widely practiced but since the amount of food prepared, the temperature of the oil, microparticles and water added to the oil,

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AROUND CHICAGO With Valerie Miller NONNINA RESTAURANT Nonnina, the neighborhood Italian destination in Chicago’s River North and sister property to Piccolo Sogno, has welcomed a new executive chef, John Boudouvas. Having joined the Nonnina team in October, he spent the monthslong closure revamping Nonnina’s menu to debut this winter.

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Boudouvas brings an extensive, seasoned background to Nonnina, having worked in numerous Italian and Greek restaurants in Chicago including Francesca Restaurant Group, Mia Figlia, Lettuce Entertain You Group and more. Most recently, he served as the executive chef at Avli River North. Boudouvas received his culinary degree from Kendall College and is a Chicago native. Chef Boudouvas aims to redefine Italian cuisine and ensure Nonnina stands out among others in the area.

Additionally, Nonnina has brought on Joe Bazzi as general manager. Bazzi joined the team last summer and brings years of experience to Nonnina. Previously, Bazzi was the manager at True Food Kitchen and Quartino, where he oversaw the bar and wine programs as well. He was with Quartino for seven years and started his career as a server before working his way up to manager.

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Villa Park-Based Coker Service Enters Commercial Soap Business For over 36 years Coker Service Inc., based in Villa Park Ill., along with two branch locations in Texas, has been keeping kitchens cooking with their planned maintenance and emergency service on every type of restaurant kitchen equipment. Because of the hard work of owner and founder Mike Coker, support staff and their CFESA certified technicians, Coker Service earned The 2018 Illinois Restaurant Association’s Vendor of the Year Award.

Coker Service has taken this awardwinning service model and opened their new division, Commercial Soap.

Commercial Soap leases and sells low-energy dishwashers and related equipment that has earned the Energy Star rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These machines reduce water, electricity and gas consumption versus non-Energy Star approved machines. The lineup of Energy Star equipment includes single-rack low- and high-temperature dishwashers, double-rack dish machines and 44” and 66” conveyor dish machines that are all made in America. They sell a full line of high quality, competitively priced institutional cleaning chemicals and EPA-registered sanitizers to clean dishware, glassware, pots and pans, equipment, floors, hands, laundry and more.

Commercial Soap provides chemical dispensing systems for use with their products to deliver cost-efficient diluted chemicals. The company provides scheduled maintenance visits to ensure that customers’ equipment is in peak running condition and produces clean, sanitized dishware. Commercial Soap also provides outstanding service to customers who own their own dish machines as well with planned maintenance, emergency service and chemicals.

With the pandemic bringing the restaurant industry to a crawl, Commercial Soap offers COVID-19 mitigation products to protect restaurant workers and patrons. Tools that are vital for reopening, such as Anti-Viral/Microbial disinfectants and sanitizers, hand sanitizers/ soaps and point-of-entry employee temperature verification terminals.

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Which Restaurant Positions Should Be Outsourced?

In the food business, balancing overhead cost and staff morale is always quite difficult. Restaurant employees are typically the most important people in your establishment: They are sales people, customer service specialists and proPhoto via Pixabay vide the first and last impression for your business and your brand. Giving them tasks they don't like will result in higher turnover and even poor attitudes.

With this in mind, more owners and general managers are outsourcing cleaning, janitorial and general maintenance services. The trick is not hiring just any company. You must find one that is trusted, local, and with experience and understanding of the specific needs for restaurants. The firm should also be local and nimble enough to give you immediate attention and service when needed.

Now more than ever, guests' expectations of cleanliness must not just be met, but exceeded. Deep cleaning and sanitation, along with updated operational procedures, should be at the highest level of importance and built into all food-service operation budgets to insure and reflect consideration for the health and safety of staff, guests and the local community.

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There are many firms you may consider, but very few are fully insured and follow risk management and internal safety audits like Elmwood Cleaning Service does. This reduces potential liability, legal and citation fees by following trusted CDC guided sanitation practices, and may help ensure less stressful public health department inspections. Outsourcing is a proven, reliable way to lower labor costs, reduce cleaning supply and maintenance material costs, increase staff morale and safety. Now more than ever, it is critical for every food business to exceed guests' cleanliness expectations while also preserving and enhancing the overall appearance of the establishment. You can see Elmwood Cleaning Corp.'s ad on page 8.

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“Throughout the entire year, seasons was one of the key drivers as consumers really wanted the comfort and the normalcy associated with seasonal traditions and rituals at a time when COVID-19 uprooted their lives,” said Hershey CEO Michele Buck in an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen on “Closing Bell.”

One notable example was a trend Hershey spotted that as coronavirus cases spiked around the country, demand for s’mores ingredients rose.

No doubt, families were seeking pleasure by setting up barbecues in their backyards and roasting s’mores by the fire. Hershey said its chocolate sales were 40% to 50% higher in areas with an increased number of COVID-19 cases than areas that were lower. “This past year, we noticed that wherever COVID case counts were elevated, we were seeing increased sales of s’mores ingredients and then we were able to use the case count trajectory as a foreshadow of where we should focus some of those efforts and build displays and put media in those markets,” said Buck. Retailers are wise to the trends and have stocked up on candy for Easter earlier than ever. -Source: CNBC

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In early March, the city of Chicago and Cook County announced that indoor capacity at restaurants, bars and events can increase to 50% or 50 people within one room or space (whichever is less) and establishments can remain open for on-site liquor service until 1 a.m. Additionally, larger establishments that can fit more than 50 people within a room at 50% capacity can now use impermeable barriers such as plexiglass in order to divide rooms into multiple spaces.

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“The Garage opening at the top of the new year presents countless opportunities for the exceptional list of vendors showcasing the best of Indianapolis - from food to retail to experience,” said Jeff Whiteman, CEO at Geronimo Hospitality Group. “Guests will discover something new each and every time they frequent The Garage. We hope that this first-of-its-kind entertainment hub provides as much delight to visitors as it has to our staff and vendors.”

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Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Juniper Capital Partners announce the opening of Hotel Nyack, previously The Time Nyack Hotel in New York’s Hudson Valley. Hotel Nyack joins Hyatt’s Joie de Vivre lifestyle brand. Located in Hudson Valley’s Rockland County, Hotel Nyack provides picturesque views of the Hudson River.

Bojangles Opco LLC, known for its iconic Southern food in more than 760 restaurants throughout the Southeast, announced a development deal with a longtime franchisee dedicated to growing and investing in the brand. The deal outlines a plan to open 45 new locations over the next seven years.

Clemens Food Group, a vertically integrated pork processor, has announced plans to invest $228 million to expand its operations in Hatfield, Penn., to include a new facility to support increased smoked meats and cooked sausage production.

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Indiana Sportsbooks, with nearly $350 million in wagers in January, is setting the stage for a record-setting 2021, according to PlayIndiana. If growth continues through 2021, the state could top $3 billion in bets, more than $200 million in revenue and $20 million in state taxes, according to PlayIndiana projections.

Global Foodservice Market Report 2020-2024: The market is expected to reach a value of $985.78 billion, featuring key vendors—Aramark, Compass Group Plc, Domino’s Pizza Inc., Inspire Brands Inc. and others.

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Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino has entered into a multiyear naming rights agreement with industry-leading beverage company AnheuserBusch. The deal, negotiated

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Nerd partners with Bill’s Distribution, bringing its Mental Acuity beverage to local grocers and convenience stores in Wisconsin. Leading focus beverage, Nerd Focus is now available in over 40 Festival Foods across the state.

Sysco Corp., the leading global food-service distribution company, recently introduced nine innovative concepts through its Cutting Edge Solutions platform. These new and differentiated products are available exclusively from Sysco and provide food-service operators with unique menu offerings, innovative meal solutions and environmentally friendly cleaning and beverage products.

US Foods announced that all 72 Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores will be rebranded as US Foods Chef’Store.

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Up to $150K for Restaurateurs Who Are Expanding Into Wheeling The Village of Wheeling has encompassed diverse culinary establishments for generations, and Wheeling continues to offer an attractive backdrop for entrepreneurs looking to make their culinary mark. The Village of Wheeling continues to enhance its restaurant community with efforts such as making all restaurants a permitted use in the business zoning districts and creating innovative marketing tools such as the interactive dining map, www.wheelingil.gov/dining.

Village representatives want to continue assisting the resILLI 'OJ taurant community by offering up to $150,000 in grants to help build out new sit-down restaurants within the Village’s Town Center-II and North Milwaukee Avenue Tax Increment Financing Districts. The new Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Grant Program can provide reimbursement grants toward qualifying building improvements and some labor costs.

Wheeling is a community to consider for a restaurants, as over 1,000 new housing units exist within the downtown area. Specifically, the Wheeling Town Center, a $110 million transitoriented development, features 301 luxury residences and 100,000 square feet of retail space anchored by a CMX movie theater. A new mixeduse development, Uptown 500, recently opened its doors, with 321 apartments and over 10,000 square feet of restaurant/retail space. Over 850 businesses occupy more than 17,000,000 square feet of space within the Village of Wheeling. To learn more about Wheeling’s new grant program, visit www.wheelingil.gov/grants. You can see the Village of Wheeling’s ad on page 42 of this issue.

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The meeting also announced Sam Sanchez as the newly elected chairman of the board. Stepping into the role held for the past two years

by Gregory Schulson, CEO of Burrito Beach and Lunan Corp., Sanchez most recently served as the IRA’s first vice chairman and is the founder and CEO of Third Coast Hospitality Group.

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In addition to his restaurants, Sanchez owns EMC Construction, a full-service construction company that handles renovations of existing properties and new construction. In June 2020, he founded SDS Blocker Manufacturing, a company producing high quality disposable face masks. Highly involved in civic, charitable, and mentorship activities, he is highly regarded as community leader and was named Restaurateur of the Year from the Illinois Restaurant Association in 2015.

“I’ve been involved with the association in many ways over the years, but it is a proud moment to be the first Mexican-American operator to serve in this role,” said Sanchez.

The IRA also announced its annual award recipients in four categories: restaurateur of the year to Schulson; vendor of the year to Gordon Food Service, Performance Foodservice, US Foods and Sysco; the Sara Rowe ProStart company of the year to Mariano’s; and a special lifetime achievement award to Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune. Vettel recently left his post as the Tribune’s dining critic after more than three decades. For more information about the Illinois Restaurant

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ICE CREAM Algelato Chicago ........................................ Page 46... 847-455-5355 Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream .................... Page 25... 608-221-8640 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ..................... Page 04... 847-251-0477 Instantwhip Chicago ................................... Page 16... 773-235-5588 Mori Milk & Ice Cream ................................ Page 09... 847-671-3326 Fox Valley Farms......................................................... 630-231-3005 ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ...................................... Page 16... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies ...................................... Page 16... 630-483-2256 ICE CREAM-YOGURT Instantwhip Chicago ................................... Page 16... 773-235-5588 ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING Major Appliance Service .............................................. 708-447-4100 ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service ............................... Page 43... 312-733-3900 Ice Solutions 24 .......................................... Page 14... 847-987-9738 ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................... Page 17... 847-381-0448 INSURANCE Cacciatore Insurance ................................. Page 02... 312-264-6055 Caro Insurance Services ............................................. 708-745-5031 Concklin Insurance Agency ......................................... 630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services.............................. 847-310-0400 Society Insurance ........................................................ 888-576-2438 Task Insurance Group ................................................. 847-440-2323 INSURANCE SERVICES Cacciatore Insurance ................................. Page 02... 312-264-6055 Gallagher .................................................... Page 22... 630-285-3686 INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Cacciatore Insurance ................................. Page 02... 312-264-6055 INTERIOR DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates .......................................................847-920-1100 INTERNET ADVERTISING Food Industry News .................................................... 847-699-3300 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .......................................... Page 11 ... 847-228-7070 Serrelli’s Foods........................................... Page 13..877-385-BEEF Grecian Delight Foods................................................. 847-364-1010 Red Hot Chicago ......................................................... 800-249-5226 ITALIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Performance Food Service-Chicago ........................... 630-896-1991 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons ..................................... Page 31... 630-873-3208 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .......................................... Page 11 ... 847-228-7070 Anichini Brothers ......................................................... 312-644-8004 JANITOR-SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ....................................... Page 19... 708-233-0808 JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ................................. Page 20... 630-954-1244 JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .......... Page 45... 877-876-2326 JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 KID’S MEAL TOYS Wikkistix ...................................................................... 602-870-9937 KITCHEN EQUIPMENT A D E Foodservice Equipment .....................................630-628-0811 KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS Step Advantage .......................................... Page 08... 312-801-4123 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America ...................... Page 10... 800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance.................................................. 708-344-0344 LAW FIRMS Laner Muchin............................................................... 312-467-9800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ................................................... 773-254-6100 LIQUOR & SPIRITS Deutsch Wine & Spirits................................................ 708-687-9870 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors.......................................................... 773-378-3908

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Page 35 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions................ Page 47... 888-491-1641 MASKS Synergy Medical Supply Solutions ............. Page 39... 847-609-6160 MAYONNAISE Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 MEAT-WHOLESALE Devanco Foods .......................................... Page 11 ... 847-228-7070 Fox De Luxe Foods .................................... Page 06... 847-520-8300 New S B L Inc ............................................. Page 21... 773-376-8280 Park Packing Company .............................. Page 24... 773-254-0100 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .................................. 630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers ......................................................... 312-644-8004 Chef’s Quality Meats ................................................... 708-333-0880 International Meat Company ....................................... 773-622-1400 MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company .............................. Page 24... 773-254-0100 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS Olympia Food Industries ............................ Page 44... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods................................................. 847-364-1010 MENU PRINTERS Hallagan Business Machines ...................................... 773-637-0626 MENU-DESIGN Pinata Graphics ........................................................... 312-929-6805 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED Accurate Printing ......................................................... 708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS B & B Foodservice...................................... Page 04... 815-834-2621 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ................................... Page 16... 773-235-5588 Mori Milk & Ice Cream ................................ Page 09... 847-671-3326 MINI PASTRIES Ideal Bakery ................................................................ 773-631-6897 NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ................................................... 312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS KCS Computer Technology ........................ Page 17... 847-288-9820 NITROGEN MacCARB................................................... Page 12... 877-427-2499 OFFICE EQUIPMENT Hallagan Business Machines ...................................... 773-637-0626 OILS & FATS-COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods.......................................... Page 07800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods.......................................... Page 07800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................... Page 17... 847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ..................................................... 847-635-0172 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ................................................ 847-232-4474 PAINTING CONTRACTORS Elmwood Cleaning Service ........................ Page 08... 773-782-5480 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ............................................. Page 17... 773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ....................................... Page 19... 708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply................................................ 773-588-6688 PARTITIONS-ACRYLIC Social D Partitions ....................................................... 224-242-2236 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ....................................... Page 19... 708-233-0808

PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution ...................................... Page 22... 708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ................... Page 23... 773-745-5888 PASTRIES Chicago Sweet Connection ........................ Page 18... 773-283-4430 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee ................................................................... 847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ............................. Page 30... 630-833-5700 Davinci Patio Sysems Inc ........................................... 630-715-8575 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ........................................... Page 02....708-449-1100 Davinci Patio Systems Inc ........................................... 630-715-8575 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ............................................................ 630-920-0000 PEST CONTROL Rose Pest Solutions ................................... Page 12 800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ..................................... Page 19... 800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ................................................ Page 31... 773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Olympia Food Industries ............................ Page 44... 847-349-9358 Grecian Delight Foods................................................. 847-364-1010 PIZZA SAUCE Neil Jones Food Company .......................................... 800-543-4356 PIZZA SAUSAGE Anichini Brothers ......................................................... 312-644-8004 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ......................................................... 312-644-8004 PLUMBERS Elmwood Cleaning Service ........................ Page 08... 773-782-5480 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ..................................................... 773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Illinois Wholesale........................................ Page 33... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc .............................................. 630-690-9232 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Digital Market POS ..................................... Page 23... 312-300-4048 Illinois Wholesale........................................ Page 33... 847-285-4163 SpotOn Inc ................................................. Page 39... 847-833-7691 Alpha POS Services Inc .............................................. 630-690-9232 Retail Control Solutions ............................................... 630-521-9900 PORK PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision.................................... Page 22....773-538-1511 Peer Foods .................................................................. 773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Digital Market POS ..................................... Page 23... 312-300-4048 Illinois Wholesale........................................ Page 33... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Systems Inc .............................................. 630-690-9232 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Illinois Wholesale........................................ Page 33... 847-285-4163 Alpha POS Services Inc .............................................. 630-690-9232 POULTRY Fox De Luxe Foods .................................... Page 06... 847-520-8300 POULTRY PRODUCTS Steinbach Provision.................................... Page 22....773-538-1511 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc ............................................. Page 21... 773-376-8280 PPE SUPPLIES Synergy Medical Supply Solutions ............. Page 39... 847-609-6160 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance.................................................. 708-344-0344 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing ......................................................... 708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ..................................... Page 31... 630-873-3208 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .................................. 630-514-1338 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Sweet Bee ................................................................... 847-828-4812

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PROMOTIONAL MARKETING

LED Billboard Trucks ................................................... 312-924-7979

PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES

Falk PR........................................................................ 847-208-7052 IMR Chicago................................................................ 312-878-1222

SCALES-SALES & REPAIR

Accurate Scale Company ........................... Page 14... 773-847-1820 Advanced Weighing Systems..................... Page 20... 630-916-6179

SEAFOOD

Fisherman’s Pride ...................................... Page 48....800-543-2110

PUBLISHING

SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS

RE-UPHOLSTERY

SEATING

REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR

SEATING REPAIRS

Food Industry News .................................................... 847-699-3300 Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16... 773-378-8400 CSI - Coker Service Inc .............................. Page 04... 888-908-5600

Famar Flavors ............................................ Page 42... 708-926-2951

Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054

Custom Cooler & Freezer........................... Page 03... 630-879-3131

SHAKE MIX

Stanovich Hospitality ....................................................708-359-1911

SHEET METAL FABRICATION

CSI - Coker Service Inc .............................. Page 04... 888-908-5600

SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN

Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41... 847-949-9663

SHORTENING

Losurdo Inc.................................................................. 630-833-4650

SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT

FSI/Foodservice Solutions .......................................... 847-719-6088 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Tierra Environmental .................................. Page 40... 888-551-1998 Fox Valley Farms......................................................... 630-231-3005 C & R Equipment Company ....................... Page 28... 773-523-0315 Perishable Distribution Solutions................ Page 47... 888-491-1641

Onesti Entertainment Corporation .............. Page 29... 630-962-7000 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods.......................................... Page 07800-SOS-AUCY Neil Jones Food Company ......................................... 800-543-4356 Food Industry News .................................................... 847-699-3300 Midwest Food Expo WRA........................................... 608-216-2817 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body ............................... Page 40... 312-666-6441 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics ...................................................... 888-774-6270 TRUCK RENTAL Lylas Rentals/Budget Truck Rental ............................. 847-233-0472

Columbus Vegetable Oils ........................... Page 05... 773-265-6500

TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED

American Graphics ...................................................... 888-774-6270

TRUCKS

Custom Cooler & Freezer........................... Page 03... 630-879-3131

SIGNS

Alfa Restaurant Supply................................................ 773-588-6688

SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE

Ramar Supply Co ....................................... Page 19... 708-233-0808

THEATERS AND VENUES

TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS

SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING

RESTAURANT EQUIP PARTS WAREHOUSE

Atlas Employment Services........................ Page 03... 847-671-1557

Alpha POS Services Inc .............................................. 630-690-9232

Mechanical 24 ............................................................. 847-987-9738

RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS

All About Personnell ................................... Page 15... 630-336-6238

Express Seating ......................................... Page 10... 630-985-7797

SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS

REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL

TEMPORARY STAFFING

TRADE PUBLICATIONS

Kool Technologies ...................................... Page 16... 630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................... Page 17... 847-381-0448

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Pinata Graphics ........................................................... 312-929-6805

D & S Truck Center .................................... Page 43... 708-352-5551 Freeway Ford ............................................. Page 26... 708-442-9000 UPCOMING EVENTS

Wisconsin Restaurant Association ...............................800-589-3211 Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 BROASTERS BAKERY & DESSERT CONSULTING Schultz Supply............................................................. 708-652-2020 SLOT MACHINES FOODS Wood Food VEGAN Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 Sweet Bee ................................................................... 847-828-4812 ................................ 847-583-8800 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR Illinois Gaming Systems ..............................................

312-544-9856 BUSINESS-OPPORTUNITIES Chicago Vegan Foods ................................................. 630-629-9667 BAKERY PRODUCTION TRAINING Up ‘N708-430-4545 Adam Service and Supply Sweet Inc ..........Bee Page...................................................................

45... 877-876-2326 SMOKERS Village of Wheeling .....................................

Page 42 ... 847-499-9094 847-828-4812 ................................

VEGETABLES-FIRE ROASTED RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 BUTCHER BLOCK WOOD TABLES BAKERY-PRODUCTS Neil Jones Food Company .......................................... 800-543-4356 CSI -224-242-2236 Coker Service Inc ..............................

Page 04... 888-908-5600 SMOKERS-COMMERCIAL RestaurantWoodTables.com ....................................... 773-599-6200 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ............................

Page 13 ... 773-801-1600 ................................

Mackay Heating & Mechanical ...................

PageChicago 17... 847-381-0448 Game Changer Smokers.............................................

574-353-7855 VEHICLE WRAPS Instantwhip ...................................

Page 16 ... 773-235-5588 BUTTER-CLARIFIED

Berkel Midwest ............................................................

800-921-9151 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Danish Maid Butter Co ...............................

Page Page 02 ...40 773-731-8787 Paramount Truck Body ............................... ... 312-666-6441 BAKLAVA ................................

847-227-7412 BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Cobblestone Ovens .....................................................

847-635-0172 Create Inc Chicago.....................................

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773-664-4024 Libanais Sweets .......................................................... 847-329-5060 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Danish Maid Butter Co ............................... Page 02 ... 773-731-8787 Emerald Service Inc ....................................................

888-696-7317 SOFT DRINKS BANNERS & POSTERS ................................

847-699-3300 Enviromatic Corp of America ...................... Page 10... 800-325-8476 & DESSERTS Major Appliance Service ..............................................

PepsiCo Foodservice ..................................................

773-893-2319 Accurate Printing708-447-4100 .........................................................

708-824-0058 CAKES ANING Maintenance..................................................

708-344-0344 Chicago Sweet Olympia Connection ........................ Page 18 ... 773-283-4430 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & EQUIPMENT USED SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES BAR ................................

708-344-0344 CALAMARI March Quality Used & New EquipA..............

Page 18... 800-210-5895 Kool Technologies ...................................... Page 16 ... 630-483-2256 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS D E Foodservice Equipment .....................................630-628-0811 Fisherman’s Pride ...................................... Page 48 ....800-543-2110 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATEBAR SALES SOFT SERVICE MIX STOOLS ................................

708-344-0344 Illinois Gaming Systems .............................................. 312-544-9856 CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS John Moauro/Realty Executives ...................................708-361-1150 Chicago Vegan Foods .................................................

630-629-9667 Chicago Booth ............................................

Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 VIDEO Lezza Spumoni & SECURITY DessertsSYSTEMS ........................ Page 13 ... 708-547-5969 Kudan Group Inc .........................................................

312-575-0480 Fox Valley Farms.........................................................

630-231-3005 Waco Manufacturing ...................................................

312-733-0054 ................................

312-939-3838 Videonet ...................................................................... 847-366-5415 CARRY OUT PACKAGING BAR SUPPLIES Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker......................................

708-562-9328 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT .................................847-920-1100 Bulldog Packaging........................................................630-458-1152 Ramar Supply Co .......................................

Page 19 ... 708-233-0808 Pontarelli & Company..................................................

847-778-3571 KCS Computer Technology ........................ Page 17... 847-288-9820 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE CARRYOUT & CATERING PACKAGING ............... Page 20 ... 630-954-1244 BASSET (LIQUOR) CERTIFICATION RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS SOUPS Mackay Heating & Mechanical ................... Page 17... 847-381-0448 Alfa Restaurant Supply................................................ 773-588-6688 Step Solution of 630-833-4650 Illlinois ...............................................

630-787-1002 Losurdo Inc..................................................................

Vienna Beef ................................................

Page 31... 773-278-7800 Mechanical 24 ............................................................. 847-987-9738 CASH & CARRY OUTLETS BATCH FREEZERS ................................

312-787-4000 Sarfatty Associates .......................................................847-920-1100 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ............................... 773-278-7800 Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ............................

WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Page 13 ... 773-801-1600 Kool Technologies ......................................

ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS SPICE BLENDS Page 16 ... 630-483-2256 CASH AND CARRYCustom OUTLETS Cooler & Freezer........................... Page 03... 630-879-3131 BBQ SAUCERUBS & SEASONINGS ................................

217-782-5809 Enviromatic Corp of America ......................

Page 10... 800-325-8476 Famar Flavors ............................................ Page 42... 708-926-2951 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .................................. 630-514-1338 Pork Mafia Inc ............................................

Page 40 ... 312-543-5368 WEBSITE DESIGN ................................

608-216-2817& MAINTENANCE ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR SPICES CBD PRODUCTS BEEF Care Sheet Metal & Roofing.......................

Page 27... 708-387-9784 La Criolla .................................................... Page 16... 312-243-8882 Americaneagle.com....................................

Page 32 ... 847-699-0300 Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese....................................

708-450-0074 New S B L Inc .............................................

Page 21 ... 773-376-8280 ............... Page 15 ... 815-275-8031 SAFETY TREATMENT FOR FLOORS SQF CONSULTING CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL WEDDING CAKES BEEF PRODUCTS Step Advantage ..........................................

Page 08... 312-801-4123 Task Insurance Group ................................................. 847-440-2323 Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 Ideal Bakery ................................................................ 773-631-6897 Steinbach Provision....................................

Page 22 ....773-538-1511 ................................

312-467-9800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS STAFFING-SERVICES Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054 BEER GAS Page 05... 773-265-6500 All About Personnel .................................... Page 15 ... 630-336-6238 WELDING & FABRICATING Columbus Vegetable Oils ...........................

CHEESECAKES MacCARB ...................................................

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877-427-2499 ............... Page 46 ...

312-666-0400 KOP.......................................................

Ind. Welding & Fabrication................. Page 21 ... 630-930-9516 Atlas Employment Services........................ Page 03... 847-671-1557 Tec Foods Inc ............................................. Page 17... 773-638-5310 Eli’s Cheesecakes 773-736-3417 BEVERAGE DISPENSING-EQUIPMENT CHEESES STEAM CLEANING SANITATION CERTIFICATION WHIPPED CREAM United Fast Food & Beverage ......................................847-616-0711 ............... Page 30 ... 630-833-5700 Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese.................................... 708-450-0074 Olympia Maintenance.................................................. 708-344-0344 Illinois Restaurant Association..................................... 312-787-4000 Instantwhip Chicago ................................... Page 16... 773-235-5588 BEVERAGES CHICKEN-PROGRAMS SUPERMARKET EQUIPMENT REPAIR SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS WIND SCREENS Lifestyle Beverages ..................................................... 630-941-7000 .................................630-458-1152 Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc .......... Page 45... 877-876-2326 All Sports Direct........................................................... 630-918-3000 BOOTHS Thatcher Oaks..........................................

Awnings ............................. Page 30 ... 630-833-5700 FSI/Foodservice Solutions 847-719-6088 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED SAUSAGE Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 CHILI ............... Page 25 ... 312-733-2020 Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 WINE & SPIRITS Vienna Beef ................................................ Page 31... 773-278-7800 Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054 ............... Page 13 ... 708-547-5969 Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ............................... 773-278-7800 Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .................................. 630-514-1338 TABLES-ALL TYPES Deutsch Wine & Spirits................................................ 708-687-9870 ................................ 708-741-7260 BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS Captain Ken’s Foods ....................................................800-510-3811 Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16... 773-378-8400 Anichini Brothers ......................................................... 312-644-8004 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ................................ 773-736-3417 RestaurantWoodTables.com ....................................... 773-599-6200 Crawford Sausage....................................................... 773-277-3095 ................................ 773-631-6897 BREAD & ROLLS Food Industry News ....................................................

847-699-3300 Employco USA ............................................................

620-920-0000 Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054 Red Hot Chicago ......................................................... 800-249-5226 Gonnella Baking Co ................................... Page 25 ... 312-733-2020 CLEANING PRODUCTS ................................ 847-671-5216 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT TAMALES SCALES Ideal Bakery ................................................................ 773-631-6897 ................................ 773-465-6733 SuperClean ................................................................. 847-361-0289 Supreme Frozen Products .......................................... 773-622-3777 Berkel Midwest ............................................................ 800-921-9151 Kool Technologies ...................................... Page 16... 630-483-2256 Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ..................................... 847-671-5216 CLEANING SERVICES .............................. 800-495-BUNS

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Owned and operated for 35+ years.

Approx 5,000 sq ft. with 200+ seating.

Business and property.

Western burbs. Call for details.

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Fast food w/ drive thru. Business & property with additional catering kitchen in lower level. Approx 2,500 sq. ft. Seats 60. High volume, near busy intersection. Call for details.

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OASTERS Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 SINESS-OPPORTUNITIES Village of Wheeling ..................................... Page 42 ... 847-499-9094 TCHER BLOCK WOOD TABLES RestaurantWoodTables.com ....................................... 773-599-6200 TTER-CLARIFIED Danish Maid Butter Co ............................... Page 02 ... 773-731-8787 TTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Danish Maid Butter Co ............................... Page 02 ... 773-731-8787 KES & DESSERTS Chicago Sweet Connection ........................ Page 18 ... 773-283-4430 LAMARI Fisherman’s Pride ...................................... Page 48 ....800-543-2110 NNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ........................ Page 13 ... 708-547-5969 RRY OUT PACKAGING Bulldog Packaging........................................................630-458-1152 RRYOUT & CATERING PACKAGING Alfa Restaurant Supply................................................ 773-588-6688 SH & CARRY OUTLETS Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn ............................ Page 13 ... 773-801-1600 SH AND CARRY OUTLETS Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets .................................. 630-514-1338 D PRODUCTS Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese.................................... 708-450-0074 AIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054 EESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes ....................................................... 773-736-3417 EESES Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese.................................... 708-450-0074 ICKEN-PROGRAMS Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 FSI/Foodservice Solutions .......................................... 847-719-6088 ILI Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) ............................... 773-278-7800 Captain Ken’s Foods ....................................................800-510-3811 ASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News .................................................... 847-699-3300 EANING PRODUCTS SuperClean ................................................................. 847-361-0289 EANING SERVICES

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BROASTED CHICKEN I: High volume! NW suburb. Freestanding, parking, patio. Busy street/signalized intersection.

Seats 52. Dine-in, carry out, delivery. Authentic southernstyle menu. Unique concept. Fully equipped in pristine condition. Real Estate, Biz, FF&E @ $595K.

BROASTED CHICKEN II: See above. Sold separately or... build a chain! This unit on NW side at stoplight corner. Seats 30 Big carry-out and delivery. Great lease w/biz, FF&E @ 125K.

ITALIAN: Unique concept, upscale ristorante in affluent NW suburb. Established 16 profitable years. Seats 120 in dinRestaurant facility. Free-standing building.

Restaurant location—mixed use building, residential ing room, party room and bar. Plus additional 60 on patio.

51 Approx. 4,500+ sq. ft. with parking. Ideal for Big catering $$$$. Positive cash flow and profit. Qualified and commercial use. Approx 5,000 sq ft. any concept. Fully equipped. 40 year history. Downtown district, low R.E. taxes. Rental Income. buyers only...strong financials required by landlord. Highly 00 confidential. Biz, Lease, FF&E @ $250K. (Big price reduction BAKERY & DESSERT Currently pizza restaurant with gaming. CONSULTING Currently Italian themed. Priced to sell. BROASTERS Wood Food Systems .................................. Page 41 ... 847-949-9663 Sweet Bee ................................................................... 847-828-4812 due to illness). .............................. 847-583-8800

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Libanais Sweets .......................................................... 847-329-5060 Video Gaming!!!! Complete Pkg, BANNERS & POSTERS Property & Business!!!!

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773-599-6200 Lease, FF&E @ $65K BUTTER-CLARIFIED Danish Maid Butter Co ...............................

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BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Located on Forest Lake in Lake Zurich. 4,200 sf building with Danish Maid Butter Co ............................... Page 02 ... 773-731-8787 restaurant/bar, apartment, parking lot & 82’ pier for boats!

CAKES & DESSERTS Owner will assist tenant to rehab and re-establish this once Chicago Sweet Connection ........................ Page 18 ... 773-283-4430 popular venue with rent subsidies. Call!!

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Page 48 ....800-543-2110 BAR & Pride GRILL: Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2am liCANNOLI & CANNOLI cense.

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Kitty-corner from new legalized CARRY OUT PACKAGING marijuana dispensing!! $75K w/ great lease or $245K w/ Bulldog RealPackaging........................................................630-458-1152 Estate.

CARRYOUT & CATERING PACKAGING Well established neighborhood icon Alfa BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Restaurant Supply................................................

773-588-6688 upscaleOUTLETS community on Chicago’s NW side. Seats 90 plus.

CASH & in CARRY 20 Kitchen/Dearborn on sidewalk patio.............................

Parking lot. Sound lease. locaChef’s Page 13 ...Corner 773-801-1600 tionCARRY across from park and train station. Excellent condition...

CASH AND OUTLETS needs “hands-on” FF&E...NEW PRICE @ $79K. Angelo Caputo’s Fresh owner.

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630-514-1338 CBD PRODUCTS PIZZERIA: Outstanding opportunity to own this renowned Wiscon Corp - Caputo Cheese.................................... 708-450-0074 pizzeria and full service restaurant. NW Suburb. Established CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL 1973. Home of Chicagoland’s original stuffed pizza! Seats Chicago Booth ............................................ Page 16 ... 773-378-8400 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. BONUS: Big Waco Manufacturing ................................................... 312-733-0054 $$$$$$ from Video Gaming! Priced right @ $249K. CHEESECAKES Eli’s MIXED Cheesecakes .......................................................

773-736-3417 USE BUILDING: Jefferson Park! Chicago tavern liCHEESES cense! Three (3) newly renovated apartments, fully furnished Wiscon 708-450-0074 bar,Corp patio- Caputo and twoCheese....................................

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Real $$$ $$$ Maker.

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Rent $17,000 per kitchen dining.

Real Rent $17,000 per per month month ■ Gorgeous HighVolume Bakery- OakPark $249,000 plus5% 5%ofofvideo videogaming. gaming. Major Majordevelopment development across the plus 5% of video gaming. Major development across the street across called plus the street street called called HarmonySquare/Village Square/Village Entertainment Center/Ice Skating Harmony Square/Village Entertainment Center/Ice Skating in the winter ■ Bar,canaddGaming - Rockford $139,000 Harmony Entertainment Center/Ice Skating in in the the winter winter months/morethan than250 250events eventsaayear, year, shows-dancing-movies, shows-dancing-movies, etc. months/more than 250 events a year, shows-dancing-movies, etc. Also, months/more etc. Also, Also, ■ New buildout Mexican Restaurant in Mt Prospect $79,000 more hundred condos are presentlybeing beingbuilt. built.

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2,275 SF,SF, seats 100,plenty ofofparking, asking $14 NNN per on Real Estate Estate taxes. taxes.

■ Modern & Clean Fully Equipped Bar & Grill for Lease $6,000 CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AIRPORT AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICK UP-DELIVERY-CATERING && CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AIRPORT AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICKAIRPORT UP-DELIVERY-CATERING & CHICAGO NW SUBURBS/O’HARE AREA /PIZZA PASTA ETC,PICK UP-DELIVERY-CATERING DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED ■ Highvolume franchise pizzeria goodcashflow $299,000 DINE IN/100 DELIVERIES PER DAY/VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED Short hours, 4:00PM to 10:00PM, closedMonday, Monday,Real $$$maker, maker, salesare areover over$1,700,000 $1,700,000 aa year, year, cash cash , 4:00PM to 10:00PM, closed Monday, Real $$$ maker, sales are over $1,700,000 aReal year, cash Short hours, 4:00PM to 10:00PM, closed $$$ sales ■ High Volume #1 Breakfast w/$31 Ok Cash Flow $599,000 fl ow $400,000 a year verifi able, for real estate and business: $1,299,000.

00 a year verifiable, for real estate and business: $1,299,000. flow $400,000 a year verifiable, for real estate and business: $1,299,000.

CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT AREA,PIZZERIAPICK PICKUP UPAND ANDDELIVERY,SHORT DELIVERY,SHORTHOURS,CLOSED HOURS,CLOSED MIDWAY AIRPORT AREA,PIZZERIA PICK UP AND DELIVERY ,SHORT HOURS,CLOSED CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT AREA,PIZZERIA MONDAYS,REAL $$$ MAKER,$150,000.

CASH FLOW,INCLUDES REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS BUSINESS ,REAL $$$ MAKER,$150,000. CASH FLOW,INCLUDES REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS MONDAYS,REAL $$$ MAKER,$150,000. CASH FLOW,INCLUDES REAL ESTATE AND Mixed used building plus basement,established 32years, years,owner ownerretiring, retiring,store storefront front with with apartment, apartment, building plus full basement,established for 32 years, owner retiring, store front with apartment, Mixed used building plus fullfull basement,established forfor32 3 - Wingzone's North Carolina, New Yorkand Virginiapayroll $1,600. that is why Real Estate Taxes are only $4018 a year.

Weekly payroll $1,600.

For Real Estate & Business Real Estate■ Taxes are in only $4018 a year.

Weekly For Real Estate & Business that is why Real Estate Taxes are only $4018 a year. Weekly payroll $1,600. For Real Estate & Business $479,000.

■ Bar& Grillw/Gaming $369,000 $479,000.

LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS | PIZZERIA-RESTAURANT | FORSALE SALEBUSINESS BUSINESSAND ANDREAL REALESTATE ESTATE OUNTY, ILLINOIS | PIZZERIA-RESTAURANT | FOR$749,000 SALE BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE | FOR LA SALLE COUNTY, ILLINOIS | PIZZERIA-RESTAURANT ■ Movie Theater & Restaurant Starved Rock Park Area in the LargeMicropolitan MicropolitanStatistical Statistical Areaininthe theSF (Peru-Ottawa).Building 3,250SF SF plus ck Park Area in the 4th Large Micropolitan Statistical AreaStarved in the (Peru-Ottawa).Building 3,250 plus 1,400 Rock Park Area in the 4th4th Large Area (Peru-Ottawa).Building 3,250 SF plus 1,400 1,400 SF SF ■ Fast Food - Greek Street food- Lake Zurich basement with unlimited parking.

Built brand new in 1997.

Established for 42 years.

Open only fi ve days a week, closed ith unlimited parking.

Built brand new in 1997. $159,000 Established for 42 years.

Open only fi ve days a week, closed Sunday basement with unlimited parking. Built brand new in 1997. Established for 42 years. Open only five days a week, closed Sunday Sunday Monday; Potential to open another day.Lunch Onlyopen openseven seven hours per day, twohours hoursfor for Lunch and fifive ve hours for y; Potential■ to open another day.

Only open seven hours per day, two for and fi ve hours for Dinner. andand Monday; Potential tohours open another day.

Only hours per day, two Lunch and hoursPick for Dinner.

Dinner.Pick Pick Hugely Popular Breakfast Restaurant - Chicago $229,000 up and dine in, potential for delivery service.

Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash fl ow of $290,000 a year; all verifi in, potential for delivery service. Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash fl ow of $290,000 a year; all verifi able.

Real up and dine in, potential for delivery service. Sales are $850,000 a year with a cash flow of $290,000 a year; all verifiable. able. Real Real ■ Fully equipped gaming parlor - Rockford Estate taxes $5,700.

Real Estateand andBusiness: Business:$899,000 $899,000 are only $5,700.

Forvideo Real Estate and Business:$99,000 $899,000Estate taxes areare onlyonly $5,700.

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Asking price Business,Fixtures Fixturesand andEquipment: Equipment:$299,500. $299,500. per month. Asking price for Business, Fixtures and Equipment: $299,500.

RentRent $8,500 perper month.

Asking price forfor Business, LISLE – WESTERNSUBURBS SUBURBS| HOT | HOTNATIONAL NATIONALTENANT TENANTLOCATION LOCATION LISLE – WESTERN SUBURBS | HOT NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION LISLE – WESTERN Free standing, second generation restaurant.

2,520 SF,plus plus1,000 1,000SF SF lower lower level on 22,800 22,800 SF Free standing, second generation restaurant. 2,520 SF, plusFree 1,000 SF lower level on 22,800 lotlevel with drive standing, second generation restaurant.

2,520 SF, SF on SF lot lot with withdrive drive thru window.

For Sale: $739,000; For Lease: $25 per SS NNN, Real Estate taxes: $5.60 per SF thru window. For Sale: $739,000; For Lease: $25 per SS NNN, Real Estate taxes: $5.60 per SF thru window. For Sale: $739,000; For Lease: $25 per SS NNN, Real Estate taxes: $5.60 per SF

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On Jan. 13, Jewel-Osco opened the Nuts on Clark kiosk at 2855 W. 95th St. in Naperville, Ill. JewelOsco stores are building a strong partnership with Nuts on Clark and constructing more kiosks in other Jewel locations throughout the state.

The Nuts on Clark kiosks are an allaround customer experience within grocery stores that offer freshly popped popcorn and a variety of flavors cooked in small batches daily.

Jewel stores throughout Illinois and Indiana have been purchasing six flavors of Nuts on Clark popcorn in retail bags. In addition, Nuts on Clark sells its iconic caramel and cheese corn mix at Jewel-Osco in Chicago Bears-sponsored packaging at 187 stores.

Popcorn is the No. 3 snack item sold throughout the nation in supermarkets, Chicago is a mecca of popcorn and Nuts on Clark is at the top of the heap. Family-owned Nuts on Clark is prospering during the COVID-19 pandemic, two blocks north of Wrigley Field.

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People Selling the Industry With Cary Miller This month I am proud to be pictured with Lenny Rago, president of Panino’s Pizzerias. Lenny is a man who knows great pizza. For years he has participated on the US Pizza Team, helping likeminded pizza professionals to compete around the world.

Lenny is no stranger to awards. Panino’s Grandma pizza has taken top honors at international competitions. Panino’s has locations in Chicago, Park Ridge and Evanston, Ill. John Mori is the founder and president of Mori Milk Company and All Star Ice Cream. John is known affectionately by his customers and friends as The Milkman, delivering fresh, top quality Dean Foods dairy products and other food products to supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants and food businesses across Chicagoland every day. John is offering a Free Freezer Program when you buy ice cream novelties from his company. These high-margin impulse items sell well, and John takes care of seeing that the freezer stays full so that you can make plenty of money. If service is missing with your dairy supplier, contact Mori Milk. They are big on service and want to be your milkman. You can see the Mori Milk/All Star Ice Cream ad on page 9 of this issue.

The team at KCS Computer Technology Inc. works hard to help grocery and food-service chains and food suppliers have their computer systems running smoothly. Founded in 1993, the company helps its customers with cloud solutions, PCI/HIPAA compliance, disaster recovery and networking solutions. KCS offers custom IT support plans to meet your needs and fit your budget. They work 24/7 and offer reliable solutions to help your back office function the way it is supposed to. To learn more about KCS, contact the founder Ken Kollar today. You can see their ad on page 17.

Cindy DeAngelo is the owner of Step Solution of Illinois, a firm specializing in providing required Basset or TIPS training to those serving alcohol. Her firm provides live on-site or virtual training certification to reduce liability of the establishment and its staff. If you have a liquor license in Illinois, this certification is required. Step Solution makes it fast, easy and affordable to comply with the law. You can find her firm listed in our Buyers Directory under Basset (Liquor) Certification.

Bill Taylor is the founder and president of InnPowerment Hospitality Consulting, a firm focused on helping food industry operators and food-service suppliers succeed. Bill’s years of working in the hospitality industry have enabled him to have a unique prospective of best practices in many areas. For those wishing to open a restaurant or improve their operations and profitability, Bill and his team have the ability to provide guidance and direction. And for suppliers, his insights into marketing enable him to provide a focused strategy and execution, from digital and social media to PR or print. He has become a one-stop shop saving his customers time and money. If you want to get to the next level and can’t do it alone, contact Bill. You’ll find his rates to be very affordable and the results impressive.

Gina Trahan is the president of Layla’s Budget Truck Rental.

Gina rents trucks and vans to all types of food industry supplier businesses. Her company is located just south of O’Hare Airport for convenience. And because they have many sizes of trucks and vans, you’ll always get exactly what you need when you need it without breaking the budget. If you need to rent a truck, visit Gina. She is a pleasure to work with.

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Now through Dec. 31, Southwest Airlines customers and employees can participate in the challenge by signing the airline's Kindness Pledge and committing to doing Acts of Kindness for others, such as delivering a meal to a neighbor, cleaning up a park or sending a note of encouragement.

Each signature on the Kindness Pledge and Act of Kindness that is shared on social media using the hashtag #HeartinAction will count toward achieving the one million Acts of Kindness goal.

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"We're pleased to expand our relationship with Flashfood throughout our footprint and offer this opportunity to all our customers," said Don Sanderson, group vice president of foods for Meijer.

The retailer launched the app-based pilot program in November 2019 at a handful of Meijer supercenters in metro Detroit. After reducing in-store food waste by 10 percent, Meijer opted to expand the offering to all its stores across the Midwest. To date, an estimated 240 Meijer supercenters have Flashfood.

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Martha Stewart Named to BurgerFi Board BurgerFi International Inc., known for its hand-crafted better burgers, has named food entrepreneur and cultural icon Martha Stewart to its board of directors as chair of the product and innovation committee.

Stewart is the founder of multichannel lifestyle company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, an entrepreneur, best-selling author of 98 to-date lifestyle and recipe books, and an Emmy award-winning and James Beard award-winning television show host.

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Aldi continues coast-to-coast expansion with new stores, its 26th regional headquarters and distribution center and expanded eCommerce offerings. The retailer announced that it will open approximately 100 new locations nationwide in 2021, with a focus on Arizona, California, Florida and the Northeast.

Additionally, Aldi breaks ground on a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Ala., which will support the company’s expansion throughout the Gulf Coast region. The 564,000-square-foot facility is the company’s sixth distribution center in the southern U.S., and it will be equipped to service up to 100 stores in Alabama, Southern Georgia, Mississippi, the Florida Panhandle and Louisiana, which will be the 38th state where Aldi operates.

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Rocky Mountaineer plans to bring its luxury train journeys to a new route in the Southwest United States in 2021. The Rockies to the Red Rocks route will be a two-day rail journey between Denver and Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Rocky Mountaineer operates multi-day, daytime train journeys that feature incredible scenery, regional cuisine and attentive service in its spacious, glass-domed train coaches.

The company has long had the goal of expanding its routes to bring its train travel experience to showcase new destinations. This new route will be in addition to the three rail routes that run in Western Canada, between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper.

“Rocky Mountaineer will bring a new luxury train tour to explore the historic rail route between Denver and Moab. Over the past 30 years, Rocky Mountaineer has become renowned for our world-class train travel experiences, and now we are opening our newest train experience in the region where train travel history began,” said Peter Armstrong, founder of Rocky Mountaineer. “This region, with its magnificent scenery, national parks, vast opportunities to explore, will delight millions.”

Rocky Mountaineer will launch the route with a preview season of 40 departures across 10 weeks from Aug. 15 to Oct. 23.

The company is working with local tourism organizations, hotels and tour operators to curate custom vacation packages that feature tours, activities, and stays in Denver and Moab, so guests can experience even more of the region.

“The work to find a new route has been underway for several years as we needed to find a special location with many of the same features we have in Western Canada: incredible Photos by Rocky Mountaineer scenery, iconic destinations and the option for an all daytime, multi-day journey that is best experienced by train. Rockies to the Red Rocks will have all of this and more, and is an opportunity to bring our award-winning Rocky Mountaineer experience to showcase the epic scenery of the Southwest United States,” explained Steve Sammut, president and chief executive officer of Rocky Mountaineer. “The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the travel industry, and there is continued uncertainty of when tourism will recover. However, we believe American travelers, and those from around the world, will be eager to explore this region by rail with us and we look forward to welcoming them in 2021 and beyond.”

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