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As Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets celebrates its 55th year in business, they recently broke ground on a 300,000 sf corporate headquarter building which includes a warehouse and commissary, along with a 100,000 sf retail/wholesale cash & carry store. The larger warehouse will enable them to buy groceries direct, and pass the savings on to their customers. Set to open late 2013, the 10 acre parcel is located at Schmale and North Avenue in Carol Stream, Illinois, and includes several excellent out lot locations for lease.

This will be the 7th store for the local family owned chain of supermarkets.

At this year’s Les Amis d Escoffier Society of Chicago banquet, their Lou Kysela award was presented to Cary Miller of Food Industry News in honor of Lou Kysela, Chairman of the Les Amis d Escoffier from 1978 to 1998. Other honorees included Bill Schutz, President of Consumer’s Packing Company; Donald Gyurkorits, President of the Canadian Culinary Federation and WGN-AM radio personality Garry Meier.

More photos and a wrap-up are on page 19.

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Chicago’s Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted, stages An American Story for Actor and Orchestra, a dramatic narrative reliving the night in 1865 that transformed history. Based on the texts of Dr. Charles Augustus Leale and Abraham Lincoln, Hershey Felder’s performance, as well as the Royal George’s use of space and design, are stunning, and the best 90 minutes you’ll spend this season.

Stephen Foster’s music transcends time and the orchestra is superb. It’s in a limited engagement until April 14th, and for Lincoln historians, an eerie occurance of theatrical serendipity.

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From family-owned restaurants to one of the top 10 grossing restaurants in the US, Maki Repairs is one of those niche businesses no one ever thinks about until there’s a problem. Equipment breakdowns occur in every business and can detrimentally affect the bottom. From the cost of replacing equipment to the cost of lost business due to broken or malfunctioning equipment, these factors can significantly affect profitability. While most of us would not hesitate to call a serviceman to repair a major appliance (meaning multi $K), an older less expensive appliance is sometimes thought of as disposable or non-repairable. Maki aims to fill the niche, making it worthwhile to have a $500-$2000 aging appliance repaired and keep equipment out of landfills.

Their company grew out of a specialized focus, Saké Warmers, appliances used to dispense heated rice wine. Typically there is no service center or parts distributor for this type of equipment and business owners are often at a loss when one of these appliances breaks down or malfunctions. About 80% of the repair issues involving sake warmers result from a persistent, wasteful dripping of sake from the dispensing nozzle regardless if the power is on or off. This issue gradually gets worse and worse and restaurants either replace the warmer with a new one or use other means (microwaves!) to warm the saké. A saké warmer can easily cost $1500-$2000, yet the leaking problem can usually be repaired in 30 minutes at a fraction of the cost of a new appliance.

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Tap House Grill, Big Bricks, Gabutto Burger, Fizz, Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Output, Diag Bar & Grill, Lottie’s, Frontier, The Pony, Buffalo Wings & Rings, Bulldogs, and Gators Wing Shack.

The following were proclaimed winners, in a doubleblind judged competition: Best Mild Wing: Gators Wing Shack, Best Hot Wing: Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, Best BBQ Wing: Mahoney’s Pub & Grille, Best Exotic Wing: Tap House Grill and earning the most cumulative points for the coveted Best of the Fest: Tap House Grill.

Bernadette Miszczyszyn and Eugene Jung were champion wing consumers.

To date, WingFest has raised over $140,000 for various charities, and this year’s WingFest netted $5,000 for Chicago Neighbors Unite and Neighbors of River West, a community minded organization that assists various neighborhood programs throughout the year.

We are deeply sorry and we will miss his beautiful encouraging informative column and quips in Food Industry News They were always the first thing I read when the magazine arrives.

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Publisher’s Insight Jim Contis

Count your pennies. One of my staff looks at pennies. One day, I asked why.

His answer got me thinking. “Every penny made before 1985 is worth double its value,” he said. Then he told me about the retiree who had salvaged $150,00 in Jim Contis 1927-2013 wheatie pennies. “Every one of those is worth at least 5 times its value. He’s sitting on a fortune that most people wouldn’t bend over to pick up,” he said. True, true. Every operation should review which expenses can be trimmed and which ones to expand.

When I was a boy working in the family restaurant in Pittsburgh, I learned many valuable lessons on budgeting materials, timing that saved money and a multitude of things that saved money. In the years after the Great Depression, people learned to survive by thinking smarter about how to stretch a penny, and how to hold onto one. If your business still leaves lights burning day and night, think. If you discard wasted items, think. Is office equipment left on? What is the temperature? Are you using energy-efficient lights and low-energy devices? Do you recycle oils, grease and reusables?

A staggering example mentioned in the MBA textbook Developing Leadership Abilities had one employee audit unnecessary waste and saving the firm $100,000 per quarter. In 6 months, the company adapted better habits that meant more bottom-line profits. Success is not simply what you make, it’s what you keep. Every penny is working capital that you may be flushing away. Imagine what that penny-saving retiree could find among your wasted opportunities.

To save money on equipment, look no further than many of the services advertising in our magazine; It’s a fact that you could save your operation thousands of dollars a year by auditing your costs and talking to many of our advertisers. They are carefully selected to be the best at helping your business. n Build your value by becoming an expert in something. It could be anything, but be the best at it. The expert in one thing is the person consulted by 15 friends and neighbors about what to buy.

Ten mistakes you may be making right now: 1.

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You continually moan about customers or money.

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Your word is no good.

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You can’t control your temper.

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You have a pet “crony” who nobody trusts.

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You don’t review fairly.

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You never met an idea you couldn’t ruin or kill.

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Your ego is too big. You are a Me, Me, Me. 9.

Your idea of humor is thinly-veiled insults.

10. You’ve forgotten how to work. n Ignorance is not what you don’t know, it’s what you won’t know.

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Restaurants: Ocean- the resort’s main dining room features buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch, or a Mediterranean inspired dinner.

Tio’s Cantina – a new dockside outpost located in the resort’s marina, diners will find Mexican – inspired meals with a Florida Key twist.

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clean. Even if your company has a casual dress code, don’t be too casual.

Conservative, businesslike styles are best for men and women alike. n Watch the clock. Always arrive on time. Don’t while away your day making small talk with other employees and don’t make personal calls on company time. Complete the work you’ve been assigned as quickly as possible—and when you’re done ask for more. n Respect the boundaries. Don’t use or take things that aren’t yours.

Don’t make personal copies at work. Don’t take company office supplies home for your personal use. Proper behavior shows that you’re putting the organization’s needs first. n Don’t gossip. You’ll probably overhear conversations while you’re sitting in your cube. Adopt a policy of not repeating what you hear, passing along rumors, or talking about co-workers behind their backs. n Practice the Golden Rule. Treat others the way you want to be treated— or even better. You’ll earn everyone’s respect with courtesy and kindness.

The term ‘molecular gastronomy’ was first used as recently as 1992.

It’s this movement that paired food & science together, and with that came intellectual property (“IP”) concerns. The restaurant industry is a creative hub, chockfull of artists. Just like a painter or songwriter, the restaurateur is simply creating and expressing a message. They are constantly tweaking the balance of sights, sounds, and smells in an endless effort to create their own unique voice in the marketplace. Inevitably this level of creativity in a commercial marketplace will lead to imitation. In fact, it is almost a necessary function of any marketplace. Imitation deters stagnation, and encourages improvement; so long as it does not cross a line. However, that ‘line’ is often difficult to perceive. Typically, performing a cover song while providing credit to the songwriter is acceptable, however, merely changing a few lyrics and passing the song off as your own work is likely problematic. But should the same rules apply to creative works like recipes? If the recipe and preparation is the same, but a mimicking chef utilizes cayenne pepper rather than crushed red pepper, does it now become a new recipe? To answer these questions, we should first look to what is “protectable” in the first place.

The United States Copyright Office maintains, “Copyright law does not protect recipes that are mere listings of ingredients. Nor does it protect other mere listings of ingredients such as those found in formulas, compounds, or prescriptions. Copyright protection may, however, extend to substantial literary expression—a description, explanation, or illustration, for example—that accompanies a recipe or formula or to a combination of recipes, as in a cookbook. Only original works of authorship are protected by copyright. “Original” means that an author produced a work by his or her own intellectual effort instead of copying it from an existing work.”

It is painfully obvious that one cannot copyright a list of ingredients on the back of a food product, however, there is split decision on what makes a recipe copyrightable. Professor Christopher Buccafusco notes that Lambing, a pastry chef, filed suit against Godiva Chocolatier claiming that Godiva copied the recipe, design, and development of her chocolate truffle.3 The Court rejected her claim, and further held that “[t] he identification of ingredients necessary for the preparation of food is a statement of facts. There is no expressive element deserving copyright protection in each listing. Thus, recipes are functional directions for achieving a result and are excluded from copyright protection under 17 U.S.C § 102(b).” Had Lambing’s recipe been a bit more “specific” and indicated something like the room must be precisely 72 degrees before melting the chocolate on a specific type of Spanish marble stone, she may have had a protectable interest. Whereas, merely indicating that one should melt ‘good quality’ chocolate, is not protectable.

Further, creative works are often the most difficult types of “property” to protect. “Property” is in quotations because there is no way to clearly define it. It is easy to comprehend that a product such as a machine or vaccine is property. They are tangible items that can be held and touched, with blueprints and formulas to create them. On the other hand, the restaurateur is selling an experience, which is something that is far from tangible. In fact, it is the intangible aspects of a restaurant that make it a real experience to begin with. If dining were limited to just the food on your plate, then surely this entire discussion would be moot. That intangible can be anything from the ambiance, the years of recipe development, the staff, and even down to the uniforms.

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Bayless Beer? The Chicago chef has signed a deal with Crown Imports to create his own “craft” beer. Picture source: chewonthatblog.com

Rick Bayless will create a Latin-flavored beer for Crown Imports, distributor of Corona and Negro Modelo. The beer will be distributed regionally at first, but may go national later, as the company that makes Corona is absorbed by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Sweet potatoes are in demand as nev-

er before. According to the USDA Economic Research Service and recent market research by ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, U.S. consumption of sweet potatoes has grown more than 50 percent since 2000. – conagrafoods.com Whole Foods Market has opened a 40,000-square-foot store in Kildeer, Illinois. The Chicago Sun-Times (under new management), revealed that their food section is reportedly being discontinued. – www.suntimes.com Fashion Outlets of Chicago, the enormous outlet mall opening in Rosemont August 1, announced the definitive list of restaurant and retail tenants. The bi-level 530,000 square-foot structure’s food options will be anchored by Prasino and Villagio, a South Florida-based Italian chain. Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner (Trencherman, Nightwood, Bangers & Lace), along with Ben Pritzker and Ben Lurie (The Barrelhouse Flat) have signed a lease at 806 W. Randolph, also known as restaurant row. The space is in the same building as Au Cheval and the forthcoming Oon; Girl & the Goat is across the street.

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Intellectual Property Protection in the industry Continued from page 12 Nick Kokonas explained during the symposium that “sure you could make a truffle explosion (a signature dish at Aliena) at home, I’ll even give you the recipe, but what you don’t get is the entire dining experience.

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somewhat indifferent (and even opposed) to formal protection of their creative ideas. Kevin in a seemingly joking manner said, “If I have to call an attorney every time my chef made a change to an item, then I’m done.” Nick explained that not having to worry about copyrighting recipes “creates a collaborative environment in the industry, and we are better off because of it.” It appears that, much like any artistic culture, the

restaurant industry is somewhat self-regulating.

With the ever-expanding medium of social media, it takes all but seconds for word to spread that someone is a copycat. The fear of negative feedback from social media seems to be a far better motivator than any threat of legal action could ever accomplish. When asked why he didn’t think IP protection was necessary, Kevin explained, “I don’t think many selfrespecting chefs would take my recipes or blatantly copy them.

The scorn from the community is a much better motivation than legal action.” However, this is not to say that Nick and Kevin do not think there are some aspects of their business that are worth protecting. Both agreed that items such as design patents for their restaurants logos, menus, and even uniforms are “property” they will vehemently protect.

Nick added one final thought.

He has learned that “nondisclosure agreements are narrowly en-

forceable,” and that “it is far better to instill a sense of loyalty in your staff” rather than the fear of reprimand; further joking that “if you spent fifteen minutes in the Aliena kitchen, you would be scared to death.”

Conclusion The case law is vividly clear that, in general, recipes are not copyrightable due to their lack of ‘expressive elements.’ Further, it appears that the industry is selfregulating & self-correcting in the sense that market leaders (at least in Chicago) do not see the need to copyright recipes.

However, the panel made it very clear that, at least to them, design patents, trademarks, and copyrights with respect to other aspects of the restaurant are a necessity.

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Local News The Glunz Tavern will now be serving Sunday brunch.

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Brunch at The Glunz Tavern is served every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. – www.glunztavern.com Chef de cuisine, Christopher Gawronski has been officially named Executive Chef of Henri on Michigan Ave, Chicago—taking over from departing chef Dirk Flanigan. – chicago.grubstreet.com Kendal Duque (formerly of City Tavern), is back at work, signing on at the forthcoming 17,000 square-foot River North outpost of bar/club/restaurant American Junkie. Robert Hoffman is the latest chef at City Tavern. Greek Islands celebrates its 42nd birthday with heart healthy menu selections. Mediterranean-Style Salmon (baked in parchment paper), Bekri Meze (lean pork tenderloin sauteed with red wine and onions), and Seafood Croquettes (made with Baby Greek Octopus), are among the additions to the diversified menu being

introduced by Managing Partner Gus Couchell at both the Greek Islands, 200 S. Halsted in Chicago, and the suburban Greek Islands at 300 East 22nd Street in Lombard. The old

Ale Syndicate, the former New Chicago Brewing Company along with Arcade Brewery announced they are opening a brewery in Logan Square’s Green Exchange.

Case New Holland industrial site in East Moline, Ill., will get a new look and plenty of new uses including restaurants, shops, a recreational center, and a medical facility. – Quad City Times Don’t forget to register for the NRA Show 2013, which is the third weekend in May (May 18-21). – Source: restaurant.org The second floor space of Brasserie 54 by LM, will become L’étage, a wine bar. Prepare to pig out—Baconfest is April 20, and there are two sessions this time.

Tickets are $100. Nick Barron, formerly the head brewer at Flossmoor Station, has taken the same job at Goose Island, where he will brew for Goose’s Clybourn Avenue and Wrigleyville pubs.

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By James R, LaPiedra, CFP®, CITRMS® This past winter one of the top box-office movies was called “Identity Thief,” a lightweight comedy about a guy chasing a woman across the country after she had stolen his identity. It was filled with pratfalls, sight gags and fat jokes.

The message of the movie was simple: getting your identity stolen can be funny. But try telling that to the more than 11 million victims who each year suffer the devastating emotional toll of knowing they no longer have control over their lives. To his credit, film critic Mick Lasalle of the San Francisco Chronicle summed up the movie quite well, “The concept of one person stealing another’s identity might be amusing in the abstract, but the minute you start filling in the details, it becomes the stuff of drama, not comedy.”

Identity theft is not just a financial burden, but also a feeling of vulnerability and violation. It’s why you can find support groups all over the country that deal with nothing but helping ID theft victims cope with the realization of what has befallen them, and the long and winding road needed to be traveled in order to try and resolve the situation.

Research shows it can take up to 33 hours for a victim to come to a satisfactory ID theft resolution.

With some reports suggesting it can take up to 600 hours for truly serious breaches to be rectified, and occasionally the problem never gets resolved. There are instances where a person’s identity has been abused so badly the victim has to walk around with an affidavit saying they are the real person their ID says they are.

Whether 33 hours or 600 hours, that’s a lot of time spent on phones, emails, copying documents, running to the post office, etc. It also takes a lot of direct telephone interaction with a live person, a person who works your basic 9-5 schedule.

This means when a person has their identity stolen there’s also an innocent bystander about to become collateral damage: the employer.

Industry research has found conclusive evidence that legal issues cause workplace distraction, absenteeism and lost productivity. According to Corporate Wellness magazine, 48 percent of a company’s employees will experience some business or personal legal-related issues (including ID theft) throughout the year, and be away from their jobs at least 51 hours per year to solve them. This time spent away from work dealing with legal issues, ends up costing employers thousands of dollars in terms of overtime, absenteeism, higher insurance and compensation premium claims, administrative costs and lost employee production. The publication goes on to further state that studies show employees with legal problems usually: Are absent five times more than average n Use their medical benefits four times more than average n Use their sick leave twice as often as the average employee n Experience a substantial reduction in their productivity Identity theft issues can have a devastating effect on an employee’s credit rating, their reputation, emotional state and morale. Employees are battling the emotional stress akin to being the victim of a violent assault.

Employees dealing with ID theft do not have their head in the game when on the job. They need to make repeated phone calls, either on the company phone of going outside to talk on their cellphone.

They are checking their personal emails, using the company fax and copy machine, taking longer lunch breaks to stand in line at the post-office. Just dealing with the credit bureaus along is a herculean effort.

According to a recent report on 60 Minutes, Continued on page 22

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The New York police want you to know that if you lose that iPhone in a theft, you’ll be one of the 40% rise in smartphone thefts in that city. Smartphone thefts are up nationwide as users become overly easy targets when using them in public places. Washington DC thefts of the devices are up 54% since 2007; St. Louis is uo 43% since 2005; Los Angeles is up 32% since 2011, and Chicago is up 23% since 2010.

Continued from page 20 the three major credit bureaus are designed to make the situation even more difficult. The report states that no one on a phone has the power to help you and if you send anything to their post office box “No one with the authority to settle your dispute will ever actually see it.”

And to add to the crushing emotional toll, the fastest-rising form of ID theft is children. If you think your employee is distracted by their own legal issues, picture the mindset when they also have to concentrate of protecting their children as well.

The core of the issue is lost productivity, through either not being on the job to negligence in doing the job. Employers may be able to tolerate something simple like a stressed-out secretary misspelling a word in a correspondence because her credit card company just charged her $5,000 for a 7-day cruise to the Bahamas she never took. But what if the distraction is life threatening, to fellow employees and the customers? What if the guy driving a bus through a busy city street is shouting at his banker on his cellphone and doesn’t notice the light is no longer green?

ID theft is a major problem is this country and any employer who thinks they are not going to be affected by it because they handed out a pamphlet at orientation on how to be careful is simply sticking their head in the sand. Employers need to be supportive of what the employee is going through, and make every effort to make the process as stress-free as possible, both for them and the company’s bottom line.

Companies need to train their HR staff on how to deal with this ever-growing issue in a way that can boost employee morale, keep their eye on the ball, and do everything possible to alleviate the situation. But most importantly, many businesses with foresight are now making identity theft services a coveted voluntary benefit. They are discovering that for a nominal cost per employee, depending on the size of the company and participation, it’s a small price to pay in lieu of a reduction in productivity and revenue.

Stephanie Ward, vp-account management at Corporate Synergies Group Inc., a Mount Laurel, N.J.-based health insurance broker and consulting firm, when interviewed by Business Insurance magazine, stated that ID theft protection coverage is something she is including in her proposal information. And according to Rob McGinnis, president and chief executive officer of Marsh Inc.’s U.S. consumer business, “all types of employers are now offering it, (particularly) financial, medical and security firms which have a heightened awareness of the risk because these industries are popular targets for identity theft-related crimes.” Libertyville Savings Bank in Fairfield, Iowa, provides full coverage of legal services, including identity theft, to its 32 employees at an annual cost of roughly $5,000, says CEO Jill Burnett.

Some ID theft services have procedures in place where case managers reduce significantly time spent by employees on the phone during work hours trying to cancel stolen credit cards by making the calls for them.

Employers are never going to be able to completely protect their employees from ID theft. But with the right mechanisms in place, they can help ease the pain, reduce the stress, and keep the bottom line from hitting rock bottom.

James R. LaPiedra is President of ID Theft Solutions USA. He is a highly-decorated longtime member of the New York City Police Department, where he served as a Deputy Inspector until 2000, and is considered an expert in security and on the subject of identity theft. He was also responsible for security operations at both Lehman Brothers and Pershing.

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The Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make

Superfluous changes cost businesses more than mistakes, spoilage or theft combined.

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People Selling the Industry This month I am proud to be pictured with EJ’s Place owner EJ Lenzi. EJ comes from a great restaurant family, with relatives operating such notable restaurants as The Erie Café and Gene & Georgetti’s. Based in Skokie, IL, EJ’s has a mature, experienced wait staff, and has become the North Shore’s premiere supper club. Also pictured are my parents, Marilyn and Bradley Miller, who also love to dine at EJ’s. For a real treat, try EJ’s steaks which are all Prime, and cut in house for maximum quality and freshness.

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Over the years the demand for locally produced foods has increased. Van-Lang is a solution to fill that need.

Lara Wuensch (L) and Andrea Katavic are part of the committee working to produce the annual Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall Event which will be held Thursday October 17th at the new Castle Nightclub (formerly known as the Excalibur) located at Ontario and Dearborn in Chicago. This year’s event is destined to be the best yet, involving more local chefs and well respected industry icons. Visit http://www. thechicagoculinarymuseum.org for more info.

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Schools Make Nutrition a Top Priority

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Healthy eating is now much easier for students in local schools, as their cafeterias now feature the NuVal® Nutritional Scoring System, a unique and revolutionary way of comparing the foods we eat.

Now, foods sold at the Edwin O. Smith High, Southeast Elementary and Mansfield Middle School will be labeled with a “NuVal Score,” a number between 1 and 100 that determines the nutritional value of the food; the higher the NuVal Score, the better the overall nutrition. NuVal Scores can now be found on a la carte items such as milk, fruit, and side items such as rice and beans.

Assisting with the school launch is grocery retailer Big Y Foods. Since launching the NuVal Scoring System throughout their stores in 2010, Big Y has been actively educating consumers throughout the state of Connecticut about using NuVal Scores to trade up their weekly groceries.

“Offering NuVal Scores in the Mansfield school system is a wonderful way to engage students and staff with their own nutrition and health. At Big Y, we’re excited to continue the discussion and maintain the enthusiasm around NuVal Scores by showing families how easy it is to trade up their grocery carts one food at a time” said Carrie Taylor, RD, LDN the Lead

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The ACF Windy City Professional Culinarians Annual Gala was held on Monday, February 25th at the Mid-America Club. Guests were treated to a wonderful buffet of foods and action stations prepared by Michael Pivoney, Executive Chef at the Mid-America Club. Chef Pivoney was named Chef of the Year. All of the products used were donated by local manufacturers, vendors, distributors, brokers and operators. The event helped raise nearly $3,000 for education. Chairman of the Board Michael Garbin, CEC, AAC, ACE, HGT swore in the new elected Windy City Chefs Board of Directors including President John Reed, CEC, CCA, ACE who spoke about new initiatives for the upcoming year.

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Gluten Free in the Restaurant Industry Rises With an estimated 20 percent of the population going Gluten Free, the food service industry is looking to reach this untapped market. Offering a Gluten Free menu is not enough. Key elements of concern are cross contact and lack of knowledge from staff.

The term “Gluten Free” refers to 2 Gluten proteins found in Wheat, Barley and Rye. Gluten is also added as a binding agent or filler in many foods such injected meats, gravies, stocks, condiments and flavored coffee. For people who have the most severe Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease, a half of crumb (20 parts per million) is all it takes to get them ill. So, how do restaurants safely serve their Gluten Free patrons? Having a dedicated prep space, fryer and oven are a few examples of how restaurants can eliminate the risk of cross contact.

Restaurants are now looking into Gluten Free training and certification, including menu development, kitchen audit and staff training. When done properly, restaurants can only stand to gain from servicing this new emerging Gluten Free market.

Chef Denise SanFilippo is a Gluten Free Chef living with Celiac Disease. She provides Gluten Free Training and Certification for the restaurant and food manufacturing industry.

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Trademark Tavern

777 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148 Trademark Tavern is the culmination of a long-term collaboration between Matt Lewandowski and his godfather, George Cibula. Partners for over a decade in a commercial real estate venture, Matt and George often lamented the lack of welcoming, reasonably-priced, family-owned restaurants in the Chicago suburbs where they could host business lunches or entertain clients after work in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere. Tired of the predictable, sub-par, and often overpriced food and drink of chain establishments, the two men decided to launch their own ideal establishment.

Having developed the concept for several downtown nightclubs and opened and operated various restaurants in the Chicago suburbs, Matt drew from his experience to envision the perfect restaurant. The result is Trademark Tavern, which provides a welcoming atmosphere that caters to area professionals looking for a unique spot to enjoy business lunches or after work drinks and dinner as well as sports fans seeking a fantastic venue for viewing their favorite events throughout the week. Trademark offers a comfortable lounge with HD televisions viewable for all guests, and the only tabletop beer taps in the area. Trademark offers sixty beers and a commitment to offering the finest whiskey and scotch selection in the Chicagoland area.

Experience their comfortable, inviting environment and discover their unique menu of creative appetizers and entrées, full bar featuring a wide variety of domestic and imported beers, and ideal setting for business meals and events, evening and weekend sports viewing with friends, or simply a relaxing meal with family or friends.

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After nearly a year in R&D, The Coffeecake Connection proudly announced the launch of two “first of its kind” glutenfree product lines.

Realizing that there are over 3 million people in the United States suffering from Celiac Disease - a condition that prevents the body from digesting gluten – The Coffeecake Connection decided to tackle the challenge of providing a gluten free cake to those that otherwise would not be able to enjoy such products. Company officials were surprised to find no gluten free coffee cakes in their market segment and believe these two new lines create a tremendous opportunity for both consumers and the foodservice industry.

“At The Coffeecake Connection Company we have been focused on creating a gluten free variation of our product line for the ever growing gluten free community. We quickly recognized that a “raw batter” version would benefit the foodservice industry by offering a great tasting gluten free batter that gives chefs creative freedom. The GF Scoop Cake can be baked on demand, reduces costs, and removes most of the growing concerns around cross contamination in the kitchen”, said company President, Christine Welch.

The gluten free community now has an option for a great tasting food gift for consumers and corporate gifting, while the food industry has a solution with a GF Scoop Cake for their gluten free customers. Visit them at www.coffeecakeconnection.com Meet them live at Shmoozefest (See page 48)

Around Chicago With Valerie Miller HOFBRAUHAUS CHICAGO -ROSEMONTA Brief History of the Hofbrauhaus In 1589, Wilheim V, Duke of Bavaria, dissatisfied with the beer that was being brewed locally, retained brew master Heimeran Pongratz to create rich brown ale that both suited his palate and followed the rigorous “Bavarian Beer Purity Law” of 1516 that stated that only natural ingredients could be used in the brewing process. Beer from the Hofbrauhaus (which means official brewery for the Duke’s court), quickly grew in popularity and in 1602 a wheat beer was developed at the request of Wilheim’s son and successor Duke Maximilian I. By 1607, the need for 38,000 gallons each year necessitated a move to larger brewing quarters, so Munich’s Hofbrauhaus was erected in its current location. In 1828 responding to complaints from Munich’s ordinary citizens that were not permitted to enjoy the Hofbrauhaus beer from the royal brewery like the public employees, Ludwig I issued a decree granting a license for the beer and cuisine to be served publicly in the Hofbrauhaus am Platzl, giving commoners the opportunity to lift steins at the same table as the gentry. Thus, the Hofbrauhaus Inn that attracts millions each year was opened.

Step back in time and visit the newly custom built 20,000 square foot Hofbrauhaus Chicago-Rosemont restaurant and brewery which just opened in the MB Financial Park in Rosemont, IL. It will be one of only four official Hofbrauhaus locations in the United States. The Bavarian-style building also houses an on-site micro brewery led by a brewmaster trained in the 400-year old recipes and techniques needed for the production of Hofbrauhaus Chicago’s beer. The venue captures Munich’s legendary Gemuliichkeit (a friendly, relaxed, hospitable environment) where guests sit at long, communal tables as they enjoy delicious fare and live music. The musicians are from Germany and Austria. The menu offers traditional Bavarian specialties served by Dindl-wearing waitresses.

Start with the giant pretzel which comes from a bakery in Germany, it is baked and served with Obazter cheese, sweet mustard and onion mustard.

Entrees include- sausages, veal bratwurst, Munich pork roast, smoked pork loin and Schnitzel. Sides include homemade Bavarian potato salad, sauerkraut which is brought in from Germany and mashed potatoes. For dessert they have a Bavarian apple strudel with vanilla sauce and it comes from Germany.

Pictured here is the Jagerschnitzel one of their signature dishes; pork cutlet “Hunter Style” topped with creamy mushroom sauce, bacon, onions and served with spatzel and cranberries.

Hofbrauhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont, in the MB Financial Park at Rosemont. The venue seats 911 guests, has a private room and a gift shop. For more info visit hofbrauhauschicago.com

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Black Duck Tavern & Grille

1800 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614 Named for a prohibition-era boat, the Black Duck Tavern keeps a nautical theme with the embellishments of a country home. On the walls hang old boat oars, while a few small, model sail boats are placed throughout on dark, wooden shelves. The dark tones of the establishment give the space a comforting feel. The menu is diverse with everything from filet mignon and sea bass to burgers and hearty sandwiches.

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Gaslight Bar & Grille

2426 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 Established in 2003, Gaslight is a cozy and comfortable neighborhood bar that will become your regular spot once you visit. Gaslight’s menu consists by superb and renowned bar fare by their very creative Chef Chris Foley. The bar offers a large list of constantly changing craft beers, imports and domestic staples as well as hand crafted cocktails and fine wines. Also similar to its sister bars, the Gaslight attends to all age groups throughout their business day; and they are family-friendly.

They are truly intent on making every visit to the Gaslight as or more enjoyable than your last. They really do mean it when they say that they intend to wow you with their design, food, service, and disposition.

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The Future of Casual Dining

What will economic, industry and consumer shifts mean for the casualdining segment? Data from Technomic’s recent The Future Casual Dining Consumer Trend Report sheds light on this question.

About a fifth of casualdining consumers polled say they are visiting fastcasual (20 percent) and traditional casual-dining (17 percent) restaurants more often than they were two years ago. Seven percent say they are visiting upscale locations more often.

Some of these increases are driven by an improved financial situation, with a substantial proportion of consumers who are visiting each location more often citing that they simply have more money to spend.

Added income is an especially strong driver for upscale locations, followed by traditional casual-dining concepts.

Opportunities and vulnerabilities. But many of these drivers highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each casual-dining subsector. Which attributes will continue to drive traffic for each type of location? Which attributes will operators need to tout and/or strengthen going forward?

Fast-casual restaurants are clearly still leaders for fast service and for low prices, which are pushing them to outpace fullservice casual-dining restaurants for overall value despite significant lags in the areas of service, overall experience and quality.

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Chief O’Neill’s Named Among Top Ten Irish Pubs in the World Chicago’s Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant, at 3471 N. Elston in Chicago, was voted as one of the Top Ten Irish Pubs in the world. The largest subscription-based Irish magazine in the world, Ireland of the Welcomes, asked their 190,000+ readers to vote for their favorite Irish Bars in the world. The March/ April issue features the results and Chief O’Neill’s made the Top Ten. The other pubs are located in Nashville, Tennessee; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Saratoga Springs, New York; Riverside and Escondido, California; Tampa and St. Augustine, Florida; Toronto, Canada; and Sydney, Australia.

Husband and wife owners, Brendan and Siobhan McKinney, opened the restaurant in 1999 as a place to showcase Irish music, culture, and cuisine. Home to the Irish Music School of Chicago, traditional Irish music is at the heart of this establishment. Both Brendan and Siobhan are AllIreland professional musicians and Brendan is one of only five people in the Chicagoland area who has mastered the Uilleann Pipes. (The bagpipes you commonly hear in parades are the Scottish Highland pipes.)

Chief O’Neill’s has a wellearned reputation as holding one of the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day parties in Chicago, with fabulous food, libations, and first-class entertainment—best of Chicago’s Irish musical talent plus Irish musicians direct from Ireland.

Chef Profile NAME: Gaetano Ascione RESTAURANT: Gioco PHONE: 312.939.3870 ADDRESS: 1312 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60605 BIRTHPLACE: Naples, Italy CURRENT POSITION: Executive Chef FIRST FOODSERVICE JOB: I knew I was born to be a Chef. From early age, I adopted a love of food, however, it was hard not to growing up in Italy. My culinary career began when I was awarded a Master’s Degree in Hotel Training from Istituto Alberghiero di Stato in Salerno, Italy. I then began working as Chef de Partie in Italy, Germany, the UK, and the Bahamas. By 1979, I was Executive Chef at the Georgetown Club in Washington, DC where I served two U.S. Presidents—Pres. Carter and Pres. Reagan.

FAVORITE FOOD: My favorite food Is anything that I do not cook, but I do enjoy all of the dishes at Gioco.

AWARDS/HONORS: My most favorable was the Lucky Bastards Motor Bike Club Jacket…but also, in 2001, I was a finalist for Chef of the Year at the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore.

MEMORABLE CUSTOMERS: The ones that pay the bill…but also I’ve been lucky enough to serve many reputable names, including Carter and Reagan, but also I was the Executive Chef for the Allied Officers Club NATO in Naples and Chef to the Italian Olympic Team in South Korea. Most notably, however, in 1994, I was named the Executive Chef for the Inaugural Ceremonies in Pretoria, South Africa and was able to cook for President Nelson Mandela. Currently, our picture hangs near the entrance at Gioco.

WORST PART OF JOB: The beginning of the day.

MOST HUMOROUS KITCHEN MISHAP: My apron once lit on fire.

FAVORITE FOOD TO PREPARE: Good Food...At Gioco, I like to prepare foods with bold and strong flavors like the dishes from my native country. I describe the food at Gioco as authentic rustic Italian with a modern twist. My cuisine is authentic, humble, and simple with brutal loyalty to its origin and my roots.

PART OF JOB THAT GIVES MOST PLEASURE: I love to connect personally with the guests so I try to get into the dining room to talk directly with the customers, which is made easier for me by Gioco’s open kitchen.

At the restaurant, you’ll often see me walking around asking guests about their meal. I’ve also been known to create specialty dishes inspired by these conversations.

IF YOU COULDN’T BE A CHEF, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY: Second hand car salesman; if you can sell those you can sell anything.

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FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: My living room…and to visit some of the many places I’ve lived: Naples, Singapore, South Africa, France and Miami.

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24 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 The Gage Group of buildings were built in 1889-1890 by Holabird & Roche for the millinery firms of Gage Bros. & Co., Theodore Ascher & Co. and Edson Keith & Co. The Gage is owned by the Lawless Family who hail from Galway, Ireland and have been in the hospitality industry since 1977.

In Ireland, the Lawless family owned and operated several renowned bars, restaurants and hotels including Gallows Prospect Hill, Taaffe’s Shop Street, Trigger Martyns (now Tigh Coilin) and The Twelve Pins, a full service 20-bedroom hotel which included a bar and acclaimed restaurant. The Gage is a 300 seat Restaurant and Tavern steps from Millenium Park. They are open late, seven days a week.

937 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Since opening in 2007, the Drawing Room is a modern American restaurant and Culinary Cocktail lounge, which offers an intimate dining experience in its hidden subterranean location.

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You can’t do your best on the job—or anywhere else— if your heart isn’t healthy. Heart disease is a dangerous condition, and even a mild heart attack can slow you down and have a negative impact on your lifestyle and workplace productivity.

Fortunately, avoiding a heart attack isn’t a matter of luck. You can take positive steps to keep your heart in good shape, starting with a combination of exercise and a healthy diet. You don’t have to starve yourself. Just follow these tips to eat your way to better health: n Eat more fish. A good source of protein, most fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce your risk of heart attack (and stroke) by lowering levels of blood fats known as triglycerides. n Choose lean meats. Avoid fatty and 2013 Jean Banchet Award processed meats like bacon, sausage, or In a packed ballroom stuffed with some of anything fried. Choose skinless chicken or the biggest chefs, mixologists, and other nolean cuts of beef. Better yet, try high-protein, tables in the local restaurant industry, the 2013 low-fat substitutes like beans and legumes.

Jean Banchet Award-winners were announced. n Limit sugar and salt. Sugars add needYusho’s Matthias Merges took home the eveless calories and are associated with highning’s crown jewel, Chef of the Year, beating er cholesterol. Salt can contribute to high out Ryan McCaskey (Acadia), Andrew Zimmerblood pressure, one of the risk factors for man (Sepia), and Dan Pancake (Autre Monde). developing heart disease.

Zimmerman wasn’t denied in another award, n Eat sensibly. Plan your meals in adwinning Best Restaurant for Sepia. Neither vance. Packing a lunch for work instead of was Acadia, winning Best New Restaurant and running out for fast food can help you conSommelier of the Year award for Jason Prah. trol your diet and portion sizes.

BOKA took home three awards: Sarah Jordan The right diet can help prevent a heart atsnagged Pastry Chef of the Year, Ben Schiller tack. Even if you’ve suffered one heart atwas victorious as Best Mixologist, and BOKA tack, though, you can still take control of Catering won Best Catering Company. Othyour health and prevent a second or third er winners include Blackbird’s David Posey one. A Canadian study of patients who had (Chefde-Cuisine), Goosefoot’s Chris Nugent suffered “cardiovascular events” found that (Rising Chef), Alinea (Best Restaurant Serthose with a heart-healthy diet had a 35 vice), and Café des Architectes’ Leigh Omilinpercent lower chance of dying as a result sky (Rising Pastry Chef.) of heart disease, as well as a 28 percent deThe 16th-annual awards and accompanying crease in their risk of congestive heart failGrand Chefs Gala benefitted the Cystic Fibroure and a 14 percent reduction in their risk sis Foundation. Congratulations to the winners of a second heart attack. It’s never too late and who knows what surprises are in store for to start living a healthy lifestyle.

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Twin Anchors

1655 N. Sedgwick St., Chicago, IL 60614 Located in an historic Old Town building that dates back to 1881, Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern® is one of the oldest restaurants in the city of Chicago. Since its founding in 1932, Twin Anchors has always been known for great, tender, barbequed baby-back ribs that can be enjoyed in a quaint neighborhood tavern.

Twin Anchors® has received much publicity over the decades, appearing in numerous publications including, GQ Magazine, The London Times, Fortune Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, and even, The Idaho Statesman. It has been featured in many international travel guides as a “must visit” when in Chicago, as well. Twin Anchors® was even the setting for two sketches in the 2009 Second City production, “Studs Terkel: Not Working”. Add in numerous television and radio features, including a mention in an episode of the NBC comedy “Just Shoot Me”, it becomes clear that this little neighborhood place has a remarkable, loyal following over its 80 years.

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n The Amazon.com commercial featuring their Kindle reader that has a samesex couple write the word “husband” isn’t anywhere near the first gay-themed commercial. That goes to Ikea in 1994, followed by Quantas Airways (1996), John Hancock’s first lesbian ad (2000), Levis, Google, and Urban Outfitters. n China holds 24% of global cognac sales. n Japan’s Toyota and Honda have under 1% female managers; Nissan has 6.7% managers. By contrast to U.S. automakers, GM, Ford and Chrysler have 33% female managers.

Going That extra Mile

We’re all going through tough times. It’s rough to get customers to come on out and have them coming back again and again. So, what do you do?

Recently, I gave a talk out in Nevada. When I booked the speaking engagement, they told me the event was just outside Las Vegas.

Well, if 80 miles is just outside of Las Vegas, then I guess they are right. No problem. OK, so I went the extra miles.

While preparing for my talk, I discovered that the merchants in this town weren’t working together to create reasons for customers to return. They were not making their little town a location destination. And, I came up with something so simple that generates revenue as well as good will and a reason to keep coming back.

It brought home to me how important it is for those of us in the Hospitality Business to continue going the extra mile in order to win.

Customers come back to your business because they trust what they get from you. They feel welcome.

They feel special.

OK. So, spread the wealth. Everyone wants to feel important. Today, customers need to feel pampered and be pampered. So, pamper your customers; even more today than ever before.

For most of you reading this, you’ve probably been in business for some time. You have contacts. So, don’t hoard them. They are probably feeling some financial hurt in this stagnant economy. Spread the wealth. Call on them. Use them and in the process, help yourself as well as the customer.

How? First of all, everyone is cutting back, but people haven’t stopped buying. It’s just that everyone is looking for a very good deal. Everyone wants the biggest bang for their buck. So, use your contacts. You

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know your regular customers. And, you can probably spot new customers too.

So, help them. Part of what you do is checking to see if a customer is satisfied with their order, their accommodation; if all their needs have been met.

Now, try and find out what else they need; above and beyond what your business provides. Ask them.

Perhaps their need calls for website development or updating. Maybe they need a pre-owned car and want to deal with a reliable outfit and want the best deal possible. Whatever it is, you can help. You have the contacts.

So, on the back of your business card, write down the name of the business owner that fits the customer’s needs. Include a very short note that includes the customer’s name and telling your contact to give the customer the “family rate”, the “special rate”, 20% off.

And, then sign it; either your initials or first name.

You already know your contact’s special rate because it’s been pre-determined.

You are making the customer feel special. You are pampering them and giving them entrée into exclusivity. Everyone wants to feel like they are part of an exclusive club, as if they are in “the know.”

Call this Concierge Service. Call it good business sense. You are helping the customer. You have created the “Wow” effect. You help your contact. Most importantly, you are helping yourself. You are winning and going the extra mile. You and your business are the Gateway to Exclusivity.

People are so tired of interface. You are providing face to face opportunity, the personal touch. And, today, that’s golden.

By doing so, you’re going the extra mile, winning in the process and putting a lot of ease into these tough times.

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The Publican

837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 From the team that created Blackbird and avec restaurants, The Publican is a beer-focused restaurant. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Brian Huston crafted an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall. It was designed by James Beard Award-Winner Thomas Schlesser.

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A Remarkable Life: Remembering Jim Contis

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My father, Jim Contis started working at the age of seven as a meat delivery boy, delivering meat on his bicycle. His family owned part of the Contis Restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA and Jim worked there as a young man. He left Pittsburgh and came to Chicago where he opened his own restaurant in the Old Town area called, “The Mad Greek Steakhouse.”

He also worked at the Millionaires Club as a waiter and had a small print shop business. Sundays would find him at work on his Greek radio show.

After that, he got involved in vending and started his own small business with cigarette machines, candy machines and coin-operated games. He went on to head up one of Chicagoland’s largest vending companies, Zenith Vending, and he successfully ran it for over 25 years.

During the time Jim was running Zenith Vending and his own vending company, he became friends with Cliff Carlson, who had started Food Industry News magazine.

Cliff went on to start another magazine and Jim bought Food Industry News. He retired from Zenith and made Food Industry News his main focus. Jim was passionate about producing a publication that would speak to small businesses and offer both support and advice. Any morning, anyone could find Jim Contis behind his desk, pulling stories from a stack of magazines, writing his insights and prepping the next few issues. “Fall in love with what you do for a living,” he said, and he meant it.

Jim worked at Food Industry News from 1982 until his passing in February. He would have turned 86 on April 29th and made it a point to work every day like he was 50.

One thing I loved about my Dad was that he would try to help everyone. If someone would call the magazine and ask to speak to Jim, he would always take the call no matter who it was. He was there to listen and he spoke from a lifetime of experience. This was also showcased when Jim frequented restaurants. He would share ideas with the owners and staff.

Jim was known for tipping with dollar bills (Not ordinary dollar bills, mind you, but freshly-minted dollars that were made into pads of money that could be peeled off in multiples at a time). This would always get a few looks from other guests because he would make dollar bill towers and leave them on the tables for the servers.

Jim always had a bunch of his own philosophies, which he would proclaim at a moment’s notice: “Protect the Monastery,” which meant he wanted you to watch the business; Be a “we, we, we” instead of a “me, me me” (consider others, not just yourself ); “We serve, protect and inform our industries,” and “Never give up.” He always said the Greek National Anthem was, “What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine too.” Jim would just say it just as it was. He was always a straight shooter.

Most of all, he lived a simple life; down to earth and unpretentious. Anyone that knew Jim would say, “He was one of a kind—a true gentleman.” He will truly be missed.

Jim lived life exactly like he wanted, without excuses and knowing that, at the end of the day, he did his very best.

Valerie Miller President and Publisher Food Industry News

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World Insights

n Japan’s culture is vanishing. In 1980, 53 percent of people over 65 lived with their children, but today’s upwardly mobile and business-minded Japanese professional doesn’t want the burden of caring for elders. By 2026, their elder care costs will hit $212 billion as their society ages. n Egyptians doing business are sometimes turning to the black market for capital. Faith in the Egyptian pound continues to slide. Standard and Poor’s rates Egypt’s credit rating at par with Greece.

Spotlight on Culinary Driven Gastro Pubs, Bars, Taverns & Nightclubs

Bangers & Lace

1670 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 Bangers & Lace is Wicker Park’s home for craft beer and sausage. A bar/restaurant with the feel of a Midwestern lodge, Bangers & Lace offers drinkers 32 draft beers from around the world, in addition to an extensive bottle selection. Our beer program is overseen by Certified Cicerone™ Ria Neri, an expert in selecting a wide range of beers for beer connoisseurs to the more casual beer drinker.

Why the name? “Bangers” is the British term for sausage, & “lace”stands for Brussels lace, the intricate veil of beer foam that clings to the side of the glass as it is consumed, indicating a well-crafted beer and a clean glass.

Conversation is a dying art; s*tand around talking on company time and the business dies. –JC COMMERCIAL RETRACTABLES Serving Chicagoland and NW Indiana

773-420-4000

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Diner X April, 2013

BeN & JeRRY’s 1025 W. Lake OAK PARK, IL 708-358-8081. Scoop shop offering so many unique flavors of ice cream. Go for the hot fudge sundae; two scoops of your favorite ice cream topped with hot fudge and whipped cream. The Butter Pecan and Cherry Garcia are my favorite flavors.

CAPRI RIsToRANTe 6613 W. Roosevelt BERWYN, IL 708-637-4085.

Open for lunch and dinner. Great food and service. Start off with an order of the calamari, followed by some brushetta and the antipasto salad. This was perfect for lunch. I must return for dinner and try some of the pasta dishes that everyone raves about.

CARMeN’s CAFÉ 3300 W. 87th St. CHICAGO, IL 773-436-1158. Lots of great sandwiches to choose from; Italian beef, sausage, meatball, and chicken. I suggest you try their signature sandwich, the “Carmen Café”. It is a sausage patty with mozzarella on garlic bread with red gravy, grilled onions & sweet peppers.

Hot & Prepared Food Sells Well Supermarkets are finding success with hot bars containing prepared food. Sales of prepared food were expected to reach $19.5 billion last year, up almost $5.5 billion compared with 2011. “They’ve elevated the product,” said Joe Spinelli, president of Restaurant Consultants. “It’s not just meat and potatoes. It’s gourmet foods.” – The Washington Post

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Spotlight on Culinary Driven Gastro Pubs, Bars, Taverns & Nightclubs

Old Town Pour House

1419 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60610 Old Town Pour House is a spacious, upscale Old Town bar and restaurant that is sure to satiate your appetite for modern American cuisine and uncommon beers on tap. Sit back and enjoy one of the over 90 beers on tap in front of the several massive flatscreen TVs that line the upper bar. Soak in the rich, dark wood interiors as you share a savory appetizer with your friends. The driving factor behind all of Bottleneck Management venues, including Old Town Pour House, is the outstanding service the staff provides. You rarely find staffs that take a fine dining approach to their level of service in such a relaxed atmosphere.

CHICAGo’s HoMe oF CHICKeN & wAFFLes 2424 Dempster EVANSTON, IL 847-733-9800. When you are going east on Dempster and pass McCormick, look right and you will find this restaurant.

Waffles are served all day. Get them with an order of fried chicken, catfish or sausage. Sides include greens, rice & gravy and Mac & Cheese. Yum! GRILL- N- GRIddLe 651 W. Washington CHICAGO, IL 312-207-0988.

This is an essential Chicago gem for breakfast or lunch. They feature “the Heart Attack” which is two eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, American & cheddar cheese in a pocket pita. If you like gyros they serve it as a sandwich on pita or you can get the gyros burrito served on a tortilla.

HoUse oF FoRTUNe 2407 S. Wentworth CHICAGO, IL 312-255-0880.

Excellent Chinese cuisine. The family dinner is perfect for a group of six to eight people because the food is plentiful and the cuisine is superb. It comes with soup, spring rolls, crab rangoon and a couple of entrees. There are a couple of dinners to choose from, all yummy!.

JeweL 9449 N. Skokie Blvd. SKOKIE, IL 847-677-3331. I was in the frozen food aisle at the grocery store and I found this pizza made by Home Run Inn called the “Sausage Fireball”. It is an ultra thin pizza with red & green jalapeno peppers, crushed chili pepper and sausage.

Wow, this pizza really has some heat and flavor!

Mo Joe’s 24033 W. Lockport PLAINFIELD, IL 815230-2790. Lively place serving Cajun cuisine. Get an order of the Cajun calamari, an order of fried pickles, and the Oysters Lola: baked oysters, bread crumbs, minced shrimp, cheese & bacon. Next try the seafood gumbo soup, it’s nice and spicy. Wash it down with a beer or cocktail.

PAR A dICe CAsINo 21 Blackjack Blvd. EAST PEORIA, IL 309-6997711. Fun place to visit. Even if you blow all your money gambling, you still can afford to eat at their delectable and well-presented buffet.

The prices are so reasonable. On the weekends they have Sat. & Sun. brunch from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm.

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1. HUB 51 2. Pump Room 3. The Bristol 4. NoMI 5. Farmhouse Tavern 6. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 7. Hubbard Inn 8. South Branch Tavern & Grille 9. Old Town Social 10. Grand Lux Caf Coffee 1. The Wormhole Coffee 2. Metropolis Coffee Company 3. Intelligentsia Coffee 4. Ipsento Coffee House 5. The Coffee Studio 6. La Colombe Torrefaction 7. Star Lounge Coffee Bar 8. Chava Caf 9. New Wave Coffee 10. Bridgeport Coffee House Asian 1. Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar 2. Sun Wah BBQ 3. Wow Bao 4. Sunda 5. Slurping Turtle 6. Del Seoul 7. bopNgrill 8. Tank Noodle 9. Ba Le 10. SUSHISAMBA rio Bakeries 1. The Doughnut Vault 2. Molly’s Cupcakes 3. Sprinkles Cupcakes 4. More Cupcakes 5. Sweet Mandy B’s 6. Floriole Cafe & Bakery 7. Hoosier Mama Pie Co. 8. Pleasant House Bakery 9. Alliance Bakery 10. Toni’s Patisserie & Caf

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Burgers 1. DMK Burger Bar 2. The Bad Apple 3. Kuma’s Corner 4. 25 Degrees Restaurant 5. M Burger 6. Epic Burger 7. Burger Bar Chicago 8. Hamburger Mary’s

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9. Twisted Spoke 10. Butcher & The Burger Pizza 1. Piece Brewery & Pizzeria 2. Dimo’s Pizza 3. The Boiler Room 4. Roots Pizza 5. Coalfire Pizza 6. Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

7. Spacca Napoli 8. La Madia 9. Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria 10. Ricobene’s Bars 1. Longman & Eagle 2. Gilt Bar 3. Hopleaf Bar 4. The Map Room

5. Sheffield’s 6. Rockit Bar & Grill 7. Rocking Horse 8. SmallBar 9. Maria’s Packaged Goods 10. The Fifty/50 Music Venues 1. House of Blues Chicago 2. Empty Bottle

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On October 9, 2012, video gaming went live in Illinois. For many restaurants and bars, that day provided a long awaited “shot in the arm” for their business. For others, the advent of video gaming offers an opportunity to provide more entertainment to their customers. Whatever the case might be, video gaming will significantly improve their bottom line.

From the net income generated by the video gaming terminals, Illinois receives 30%, of which 5% goes to the local municipality.

Of the remaining 70%, Scientific Games (Illinois’ central server vendor) receives .7275%. The remaining income is divided evenly between the terminal operator and the location.

Early returns indicate customers are playing. In the month of December alone, each machine averaged $3,050 in net win. For a restaurant or bar, that amounts to $1,056 per month, per machine and each establishment can have up to five video gaming terminals. Also, those figures could be considered conservative as they’re averaged over 2,293 terminals, but many of the terminals came online during the month rather than right at the beginning.

At the end of December there were 2,293 video gaming terminals operating at 585 locations in Illinois and each month those numbers increase.

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National News Jersey Mike’s Subs, kicked off 2013 with the opening of its first-ever airport locations. The first restaurant opened at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, with the second at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Kansas City Sausage and Smithfield Foods have agreed to establish a 50-50 joint venture, with Smithfield handling marketing and branding for Kansas City breakfast and dinner sausages. – bizjournals.com/milwaukee How does employment in early ‘13 stack up? Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 157,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged since September, 2012 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate early in the year remained at 7.9 percent. – www.bls. gov Sheraton Hotels & Resorts expects to open 30 new properties around the world this year, with 15 hotel openings planned for China. “Sheraton is anticipating record-breaking growth, putting us on track to open their 500th hotel in 2015.

– TravelPulse According to Development Counselors International, The Northeast Indi-

ana region is a growing hub for the food processing industry, currently employing more than 4,500 workers. In fact, the region’s employment in the food processing industry grew 29 percent in 2012, compared to the national

Smithfield Foods will enter into a joint venture with Kansas City Sausage Co. LLC. Smithfield expects the cash transaction to be completed in the fourth quarter of its 2013 fiscal year.

growth of 6 percent.

– www.aboutdci.com Will beef prices force changes to McDonald’s $1 menu? The McDouble cheeseburger has proven one of the most popular picks on McDonald’s $1 Value Menu, but fastrising beef prices have the chain promoting a new single-patty Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger. Snack chip and pretzel brand Don Julio has been acquired by Tyson Mexican Original, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods. Chick-fil-A’s annual sales went up 12 percent—Despite a PR firestorm from president Dan Cathy’s comments against gay marriage, Chick-fil-A experienced record sales in 2012.

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Page 42 CABLE TV‑SALES & INSTALLATION Prime Time Sports ........................................... 847‑637‑3500 CARRY OUT PACKAGING Bulldog Packaging ............................................630‑458‑1152 CASH & CARRY‑WHOLESALE GFS Marketplace...........................Page 33 .... 800‑968‑6525 CASH REGISTERS & SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS ...................... 847‑675‑6066 CATERING‑VEHICLES DCI Central (Hotshot) ....................Page 23 .... 800‑468‑7478 CCTV SYSTEMS Alpha POS Systems ......................Page 31 .... 630‑690‑2870 CEILING CLEANING Skyline Building Services ..............Page 23 .... 312‑454‑4545 CHAIR/BARSTOOL REPAIRS Restaurant Chair Repair ................Page 28 .... 630‑424‑0424 CHAIRS‑COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ...............................Page 37 .... 773‑378‑8400 John Manson & Associates ............................. 773‑278‑8280 Waco Manufacturing........................................ 312‑733‑0054 CHARCOAL Apache Supply ................................................ 708‑409‑1040 Charcoal Supply Company .............................. 312‑642‑5538 CHEESE PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 CHEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes ........................................... 773‑736‑3417 CHICKEN TENDERS Love Me Tenders, LLC ..................Page 19 .... 773‑502‑8000 CHICKEN‑PROGRAMS FSI/Foodservice Solutions............................... 847‑719‑6088 CIGARS Pacific Cigar Company ..................Page 40 .....630‑972‑1189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News......................................... 847‑699‑3300 CLEANING PRODUCTS SuperClean...................................................... 847‑361‑0289 CLEANING SERVICES Skyline Building Services ..............Page 23 .... 312‑454‑4545 CLEANING‑PRODUCTS Intelligent Cleaning Solutions .......................... 312‑399‑5423 COCKTAIL BLENDERS Blendtec........................................................... 800‑253‑6383 COFFEE & TEA Stewart’s Coffee & Tea .................................... 773‑489‑2500 COFFEE ROASTERS Big Shoulders Coffee Company ...................... 312‑810‑3046 COLD STORAGE Perishable Distribution Solutions ..................... 888‑491‑1641 CONCESSION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products ....................................... 800‑767‑5352 CONSULTING & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment..........................630‑628‑0811 COOKING EQUIPMENT‑GAS/STEAM & ELECTRIC American Range Corporation ........Page 17 .... 818‑897‑0808 CORNED BEEF‑FRESH Kelly Eisenberg..............................Page 07 .... 773‑588‑2882 Manny’s Food Products .................Page 08 .... 312‑939‑2855 Papa Charlie’s ...............................Page 27 ....877‑522‑PAPA Vienna Beef ..................................................... 773‑278‑7800 ronnoCO.s Italian Beef .................................... 773‑362‑2500 CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR American Express ........................................... 877‑527‑1681 Payment Alliance International ........................ 630‑368‑1833 CROISSANTS La Parisien Bakery .......................................... 773‑725‑3500 CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAMS Digital Loyalty Marketing Tools ......Page 22 .... 630‑709‑6623 DAIRY‑DISTRIBUTOR Lipari Foods ..................................................... 586‑447‑3500 DAIRY‑PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago ......................Page 34 .... 800‑933‑2500 PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 DELI‑PRODUCTS Lipari Foods ..................................................... 586‑447‑3500 DELIVERY‑VEHICLES DCI Central (Hotshot) ....................Page 23 .... 800‑468‑7478 DESSERTS Algelato..........................................Page 18 .... 847‑455‑5355 PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 Eli’s Cheesecakes ........................................... 773‑736‑3417

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Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................. 708‑547‑5969 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 DIRECTV Prime Time Sports ........................................... 847‑637‑3500 DISHWASHER‑LEASING & RENTAL Total Management Systems ..........Page 12 .... 630‑543‑3666 Intelligent Cleaning Solutions .......................... 312‑399‑5423 DISHWASHING MACHINES/COMMERCIAL & REPAIR Total Management Systems ..........Page 12 .... 630‑543‑3666 DISWASHING COMPOUND, DETERGENTS & SOAPS Total Management Systems ..........Page 12 .... 630‑543‑3666 Intelligent Cleaning Solutions .......................... 312‑399‑5423 DUCT CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Sta‑Kleen .......................................Page 18 .... 847‑352‑9191 Airways Systems ............................................. 630‑595‑4242 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 ENERGY REBATE PROGRAMS Resource Solutions Group .............................. 312‑755‑9020 ETHNIC FOODS Kikkoman International ..................Page 14 .... 630‑954‑1244 FANS‑VENTILATING & EXHAUST AWR Welding ................................Page 21 .... 773‑491‑5353 FAUCETS Faucet Shoppe The .......................Page 33 .... 773‑478‑3890 FILTERS‑EXHAUST SYSTEMS Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 FIRE‑EXTINGUISHERS Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip ...................... 800‑373‑9714 FIREWOOD Apache Supply ................................................ 708‑409‑1040 FIRST AID‑EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ................................. 847‑322‑9185 FLOOR CLEANING‑REFINISH & REPAIR Sexton Complete Care .....................................800‑827‑1126 FLOUR Tardella Foods ...............................Page 32 .... 773‑889‑8544 FOOD BROKERS Sip & Company................................................ 708‑452‑8828 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 Grecian Delight Foods ...................Page 19 .... 847‑364‑1010 PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 Sotiros Foods ................................Page 24 .... 708‑371‑0002 Tec Foods Inc ................................Page 06 .... 773‑638‑5310 Anichini Brothers ............................................. 312‑644‑8004 GFS Food Service Distribution ........................ 800‑968‑6515 Lipari Foods ..................................................... 586‑447‑3500 FOOD EQUIPMENT Bob King Auctions .........................Page 33 .... 847‑458‑0500 Gold Medal Products ....................................... 800‑767‑5352 FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT LPS Corp .......................................Page 40 .... 847‑451‑2222 FOOD PRODUCTS GFS Marketplace...........................Page 33 .... 800‑968‑6525 Grecian Delight Foods ...................Page 19 .... 847‑364‑1010 Love Me Tenders, LLC ..................Page 19 .... 773‑502‑8000 Tec Foods Inc ................................Page 06 .... 773‑638‑5310 Massel USA ..................................................... 312‑283‑5231 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Food Industry Training ..................................... 630‑690‑3818 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT‑REPAIR CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc .................Page 22 .... 888‑908‑5600 Cobblestone Ovens ......................................... 847‑635‑0172 FOODSERVICE‑ LAYOUT & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment..........................630‑628‑0811 Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630‑833‑2828 FOODSERVICE‑EQUIPMENT March Quality Used & New Equip .Page 03 .... 800‑210‑5895 Zepole Restaurant Supply .............Page 16 .... 630‑783‑1239 Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630‑833‑2828 Thunderbird Food Machinery .......................... 866‑451‑1668 FOODSERVICE‑EQUIPMENT PARTS CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc .................Page 22 .... 888‑908‑5600 Cobblestone Ovens ......................................... 847‑635‑0172

FOODSERVICE‑SUPPLIES GFS Marketplace...........................Page 33 .... 800‑968‑6525 PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 Ramar Supply Co ..........................Page 25 .... 708‑233‑0808 FREEZERS‑ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer ..............Page 04 .... 630‑879‑3131 FRYER OIL CLEANING AND PURIFYING Systemfiltration Inc ........................Page 08 .... 847‑494‑2600 Kast Group ...................................................... 847‑494‑2600 FRYERS FSI/Foodservice Solutions............................... 847‑719‑6088 GASKET REPLACEMENT SERVICE Hands on Gaskets & Hardware ....................... 708‑641‑7007 Just Gaskets And Hardware ............................ 708‑758‑1289 GELATO Algelato..........................................Page 18 .... 847‑455‑5355 Palazzolo’s Gourmet Ice Cream ....Page 26 .... 269‑561‑2000 Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ............................. 708‑547‑5969 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Tecnologies ...........................Page 28 .... 630‑483‑2256 GIARDINERA E Formella & Sons.........................Page 20 .... 877‑598‑0909 V Formusa Company....................................... 312‑421‑0485 GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS Dr Shar USA ..................................Page 39 .... 847‑890‑9948 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 GOURMET‑FOOD PRODUCTS PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 Chicago Importing Company ........................... 800‑828‑7983 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 Toohill Beef Farm............................................. 309‑261‑3602 GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE Mahoney Environmental ................Page 30 .... 800‑892‑9392 Hopkins Grease Company .............................. 877‑404‑7327 Kaluzny Bros Inc.............................................. 815‑744‑1453 GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE American Bio‑Fuels .......................Page 34 .... 630‑631‑5714 Mahoney Environmental ................Page 30 .... 800‑892‑9392 Tierra Environmental .....................Page 16 .... 888‑551‑1998 Hopkins Grease Company .............................. 877‑404‑7327 Kaluzny Bros Inc.............................................. 815‑744‑1453 GREASE‑EXHAUST CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Sta‑Kleen .......................................Page 18 .... 847‑352‑9191 Airways Systems ............................................. 630‑595‑4242 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 Enviromatic Corporation of America ................ 847‑729‑8000 HOODZ Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning ................. 888‑514‑6639 GREEK YOGURT Grecian Delight Foods ...................Page 19 .... 847‑364‑1010 GRILLS & ROTISSERIES XL Manufacturing ..........................Page 03 .... 773‑271‑8900 GYROS Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 Grecian Delight Foods ...................Page 19 .... 847‑364‑1010 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 HOOD & DUCT SYSTEMS AWR Welding ................................Page 21 .... 773‑491‑5353 HOOD & EXHAUST‑CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Sta‑Kleen .......................................Page 18 .... 847‑352‑9191 Airways Systems ............................................. 630‑595‑4242 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 Enviromatic Corporation of America ................ 847‑729‑8000 HOODZ Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning ................. 888‑514‑6639 HOOD & EXHAUST‑SYSTEMS Belvin/J&F Sheet Metal Co.............................. 312‑666‑5222 HOOD SYSTEMS‑FIRE Hoods Chicago ..............................Page 34 .... 773‑552‑9200 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip ...................... 800‑373‑9714 HOT DOGS Kelly Eisenberg..............................Page 07 .... 773‑588‑2882 Red Hot Chicago ...........................Page 24 .... 800‑249‑5226 Crawford Sausage ........................................... 773‑277‑3095 Vienna Beef ..................................................... 773‑278‑7800 ICE COMPANIES Tinley Ice Company ......................................... 708‑532‑8777

ICE CREAM Algelato..........................................Page 18 .... 847‑455‑5355 Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ........Page 34 .... 847‑251‑0477 Instantwhip Chicago ......................Page 34 .... 800‑933‑2500 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 ICE CREAM‑EQUIPMENT M Line Marketing ...........................Page 02 .... 630‑650‑1691 ICE CREAM‑EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .........................Page 28 .... 630‑483‑2256 ICE MACHINES SALES & LEASING LPS Corp .......................................Page 40 .... 847‑451‑2222 Grove Ice Machines......................................... 630‑969‑5199 ICE MACHINES‑SALES‑RENTAL OR LEASING Empire Cooler Service...................Page 38 .... 312‑733‑3900 Automatic Ice Makers ...................................... 773‑975‑2005 ICE‑MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Grove Ice Machines......................................... 630‑969‑5199 ICE‑SCULPTURE AAA Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures.......................... 708‑366‑3333 INSURANCE Northern Illinois Insurance ............. Page 11 .... 815‑226‑9353 Professional Consultants Inc .........Page 25 .... 630‑369‑0013 Society Insurance ..........................Page 02 .... 888‑576‑2438 Caro Insurance Services ................................. 708‑745‑5031 Concklin Insurance Agency ............................. 630‑268‑1600 Farmers Insurance‑Sandra Cavoto ................. 773‑586‑4500 ISU‑WM Schwartz & Co .................................. 847‑996‑0002 Northwest Insurance Services ......................... 888‑366‑3467 The Horton Group............................................ 312‑917‑8610 INSURANCE ‑LIFE‑DISABILITY Country Financial, Gary Knapp ....................... 630‑924‑0813 INSURANCE SERVICES Northern Illinois Insurance ............. Page 11 .... 815‑226‑9353 Total Insurance Services ...............Page 04 .... 847‑205‑1777 Country Financial, Gary Knapp ....................... 630‑924‑0813 Farmers Insurance‑Mark Holihan .................... 847‑823‑6800 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 Kelly Eisenberg..............................Page 07 .... 773‑588‑2882 Papa Charlie’s ...............................Page 27 ....877‑522‑PAPA Red Hot Chicago ...........................Page 24 .... 800‑249‑5226 Serrelli’s Foods ..............................Page 23 ... 877‑385‑BEEF ronnoCO.s Italian Beef .................................... 773‑362‑2500 ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES E Formella & Sons.........................Page 20 .... 877‑598‑0909 Mama Mucci’s Pasta ....................................... 734‑453‑4555 ITALIAN SAUSAGE Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 Papa Charlie’s ...............................Page 27 ....877‑522‑PAPA Anichini Brothers ............................................. 312‑644‑8004 JANITOR‑SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..........................Page 25 .... 708‑233‑0808 JAPANESE‑FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman International ..................Page 14 .... 630‑954‑1244 JUICERS‑FRUIT & VEGETABLES Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 KITCHEN‑EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 Enviromatic Corporation of America ................ 847‑729‑8000 HOODZ Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning ................. 888‑514‑6639 KNIFE‑SHARPENING SERVICE Northwestern Cutlery .....................Page 35 .... 312‑421‑3666 Cozzini Inc ....................................................... 888‑846‑7785 Maestranzi Brothers ........................................ 708‑867‑7323 KNIVES‑FOOD PREP Mercer Cutlery ................................................. 773‑844‑7256 LAWYER Law Office of Biagio Bucaro ............................ 847‑619‑7450 Russel G Winick and Associates P C .............. 630‑548‑5800 LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE Cosmopolitan Textile ....................................... 773‑254‑6100 De Normandie Linen........................................ 773‑731‑8010 Mickey’s Linen ..................................................773‑545‑7211 Morgan Uniform and Linen Serv...................... 773‑843‑3307 Valley Linen Supply ......................................... 630‑897‑4474 LIQUOR CONTROL SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services ......................Page 31 .... 630‑690‑2870

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Food Industry News® April 2013 LIQUOR LIABILITY/AUTO/UMBRELLA Northern Illinois Insurance ............. Page 11 .... 815‑226‑9353 LIQUOR‑WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors .............................................. 773‑378‑3908 LOBSTERS Maine Lobster Exchange ...............Page 18 .... 708‑253‑7728 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ..................... 888‑491‑1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES M Line Marketing ...........................Page 02 .... 630‑650‑1691 MEAT WHOLESALE‑RANCHERS Toohill Beef Farm............................................. 309‑261‑3602 MEAT‑PROCESSING EQUIPMENT LPS Corp .......................................Page 40 .... 847‑451‑2222 Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 MEAT‑SMOKED Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats ................. 800‑382‑2266 MEAT‑WHOLESALE Capitol Meats (Fontanini) ..............Page 47 .... 708‑485‑4800 Devanco Foods .............................Page 21 .... 847‑228‑7070 Anichini Brothers ............................................. 312‑644‑8004 Buedel Fine Meats & Provisions...................... 708‑496‑3500 MEATS PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ................................. 847‑322‑9185 MENUS‑CUSTOM PRINTED Menu’s To Go .................................................. 630‑483‑0848 MILK Instantwhip Chicago ......................Page 34 .... 800‑933‑2500 New Dairy ........................................................ 312‑421‑1234 MOBILE REFRIGERATION Gateway Industrial Power..............Page 10 .... 708‑563‑7090 MODELS‑TRADE SHOWS Enve Models .................................................... 312‑929‑2791 MUSIC‑BACKGROUND Muzak .............................................................. 630‑782‑6800 MYSTERY‑SHOPPING/HOSPITALITY&GROCERY Petritis Group Inc IL Lic 117001002................. 847‑705‑6619 NACHO‑EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products ....................................... 800‑767‑5352 NAME‑PLATES & TAGS Classic Design Awards .................................... 847‑470‑0855 NEW TABLE TOPS Precision Booth ............................................... 773‑407‑9296 NOODLES Mama Mucci’s Pasta ....................................... 734‑453‑4555 OIL & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 OIL CLEANING & PURIFYING SYSTEMS Systemfiltration Inc ........................Page 08 .... 847‑494‑2600 Kast Group ...................................................... 847‑494‑2600 OIL RECOVERY & RECYCLING American Bio‑Fuels .......................Page 34 .... 630‑631‑5714 Northern Light Energy ..................................... 708‑695‑5042 OILS & FATS‑COOKING Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods .............................Page 29 .800‑SOS‑AUCY OILS‑COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 ONLINE ORDERING SERVICE Key Impact/Menu1....................................... 855‑GOM‑ENU1 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods .............................Page 29 .800‑SOS‑AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 OVENS‑SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens ......................................... 847‑635‑0172 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Schubert Painting ............................................ 847‑606‑9660 PANCAKE‑BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ................................Page 06 .... 773‑638‑5310 Gust John Foods & Products Corp .................. 630‑879‑8700

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PAPER‑PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ..........................Page 25 .... 708‑233‑0808 PARTY‑FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..........................Page 25 .... 708‑233‑0808 PASTA‑FRESH AND FROZEN Pastafresh Home Made Pasta......................... 773‑745‑5888 PASTA‑PRODUCTS Mama Mucci’s Pasta ....................................... 734‑453‑4555 PASTRY INGREDIENTS Sotiros Foods ................................Page 24 .... 708‑371‑0002 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services.........................Page 26 .... 800‑332‑7805 Presto X Pest Control ...................................... 888‑627‑5772 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef ..................................................... 773‑278‑7800 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers ............................................. 312‑644‑8004 PLAQUES Classic Design Awards .................................... 847‑470‑0855 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The .......................Page 33 .... 773‑478‑3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Alpha POS Systems ......................Page 31 .... 630‑690‑2870 Schmaus Cash Register & POS ...................... 847‑675‑6066 Western Business Systems ............................. 773‑878‑7200 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services ......................Page 31 .... 630‑690‑2870 United Video Systems ...................Page 12 .... 708‑780‑1200 Merchants Solutions ........................................ 708‑449‑6650 Retail Control Solutions ................................... 630‑521‑9900 Schmaus Cash Register & POS ...................... 847‑675‑6066 SilverWare POS .............................................. 888‑510‑5102 Western Business Systems ............................. 773‑878‑7200 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS‑SALES & SERVICE KCS Computer Technology ............................. 847‑288‑9820 POPCORN‑EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products ....................................... 800‑767‑5352 PRESSURE WASHING Mahoney Environmental ................Page 30 .... 800‑892‑9392 Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 PRINTERS Menu’s To Go .................................................. 630‑483‑0848 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons.........................Page 20 .... 877‑598‑0909 ronnoCO.s Italian Beef .................................... 773‑362‑2500 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS PFG‑Fox River...............................Page 31 .... 630‑896‑1991 Premier Produce.............................................. 847‑678‑0780 PUBLISHING Food Industry News......................................... 847‑699‑3300 RAVIOLI Mama Mucci’s Pasta ....................................... 734‑453‑4555 RE‑UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ...............................Page 37 .... 773‑378‑8400 REFRIGERATION EQUIP SERVICE & REPAIR CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc .................Page 22 .... 888‑908‑5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 Accu‑Tech ........................................................ 847‑658‑8440 REFRIGERATION‑EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer ..............Page 04 .... 630‑879‑3131 REFRIGERATION‑UNITS/TRUCKS Gateway Industrial Power..............Page 10 .... 708‑563‑7090 RENDERER‑RECYCLING Mahoney Environmental ................Page 30 .... 800‑892‑9392 RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS Premiere Restaurant Solutions......Page 38 .... 312‑836‑3757 Restaurant Business Solutions......Page 19 .... 630‑585‑6650 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FSI/Foodservice Solutions............................... 847‑719‑6088 Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630‑833‑2828 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Custom Cooler & Freezer ..............Page 04 .... 630‑879‑3131 Gatorchef.com ...............................Page 13 .... 888‑944‑2867 Northwestern Cutlery .....................Page 35 .... 312‑421‑3666

Page 43 Olympic Store Fixtures ..................Page 14 .... 773‑585‑3755 Ramar Supply Co ..........................Page 25 .... 708‑233‑0808 Trimark Marlinn..............................Page 41 .... 708‑496‑1700 Zepole Restaurant Supply .............Page 16 .... 630‑783‑1239 Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 Mercer Cutlery ................................................. 773‑844‑7256 Midwest Restaurant Supplier........................... 773‑254‑1288 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI ‑ Coker Service Inc .................Page 22 .... 888‑908‑5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 Makirepairs.com ............................Page 18 .... 773‑888‑2176 Accu‑Tech ........................................................ 847‑658‑8440 Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 Cobblestone Ovens ......................................... 847‑635‑0172 Hobart Corporation .......................................... 847‑631‑0070 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT‑NEW & USED Bob King Auctions .........................Page 33 .... 847‑458‑0500 March Quality Used & New Equip .Page 03 .... 800‑210‑5895 Total Management Systems ..........Page 12 .... 630‑543‑3666 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives .......................708‑361‑1150 Kudan Group Inc ............................................. 312‑575‑0480 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker .......................... 708‑562‑9328 Pontarelli & Company ...................................... 847‑778‑3571 RESTAURANT‑DESIGNERS A D E Foodservice Equipment..........................630‑628‑0811 Losurdo Inc ...................................................... 630‑833‑2828 RESTAURANT‑EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING American Range Corporation ........Page 17 .... 818‑897‑0808 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant ..................................... 312‑243‑1740 RETAIL PRODUCT DISTRIBUTOR Lipari Foods ..................................................... 586‑447‑3500 SAKE’ WARMER REPAIRS Makirepairs.com ............................Page 18 .... 773‑888‑2176 SALAD‑DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 Tec Foods Inc ................................Page 06 .... 773‑638‑5310 SALT‑DE‑ICING Apache Supply ................................................ 708‑409‑1040 SANITATION TRAINING Illinois Restaurant Association .......Page 37 .... 312‑787‑4000 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS Prime Time Sports ........................................... 847‑637‑3500 SAUSAGE Red Hot Chicago ...........................Page 24 .... 800‑249‑5226 Anichini Brothers ............................................. 312‑644‑8004 Crawford Sausage ........................................... 773‑277‑3095 Vienna Beef ..................................................... 773‑278‑7800 SAUSAGE MAKING EQUIPMENT LPS Corp .......................................Page 40 .... 847‑451‑2222 SCALES Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 SEAFOOD‑WHOLESALE Maine Lobster Exchange ...............Page 18 .... 708‑253‑7728 SEATING Waco Manufacturing........................................ 312‑733‑0054 SEWER(MAINT)‑RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental .....................Page 16 .... 888‑551‑1998 SHIPPING SERVICES Perishable Distribution Solutions ..................... 888‑491‑1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ..............Page 05 .... 773‑265‑6500 SIGNS Kandiled.........................................Page 24 .... 773‑745‑1533 Classic Design Awards .................................... 847‑470‑0855 SLICERS‑SALES & SERVICE Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 Maestranzi Brothers ........................................ 708‑867‑7323 SMOOTHIE MACHINES Blendtec........................................................... 800‑253‑6383 SOAPS & DETERGENTS Total Management Systems ..........Page 12 .... 630‑543‑3666 SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANTS Kurman Communications ..............Page 40 .... 312‑651‑9000 SOFT SERVE‑ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .........................Page 28 .... 630‑483‑2256

Taylor Freezers and Equipment....................... 888‑942‑0777 SOUP BASES Massel USA ..................................................... 312‑283‑5231 SOUPS Vienna Beef ..................................................... 773‑278‑7800 STEAKS‑LOCALLY FARM RAISED Toohill Beef Farm............................................. 309‑261‑3602 STEAM CLEANING Mahoney Environmental ................Page 30 .... 800‑892‑9392 Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Skyline Building Services ..............Page 23 .... 312‑454‑4545 SUPERMARKET‑ EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest ................................................ 800‑921‑9151 SYRUP‑PANCAKE & WAFFLE Gust John Foods & Products Corp .................. 630‑879‑8700 SYRUP‑SUGAR FREE Gust John Foods & Products Corp .................. 630‑879‑8700 T‑SHIRTS‑CUSTOM PRINTED DLS Custom Embroidery ................................. 847‑593‑5957 TABLE TOP REFINISHING/REPAIR Restaurant Chair Repair ................Page 28 .... 630‑424‑0424 TABLES‑ALL TYPES Chicago Booth ...............................Page 37 .... 773‑378‑8400 Waco Manufacturing........................................ 312‑733‑0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products............................... 773‑622‑3777 TERMINAL OPERATORS (GAMING) Illinois Video Slot Mgmt (IVSM) ....................... 847‑612‑8781 TOFU PRODUCTS‑ALL TYPES Phoenix Tofu ..................................Page 29 .... 773‑784‑2503 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods .............................Page 29 .800‑SOS‑AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News......................................... 847‑699‑3300 TRUCK‑REFRIGERATED DCI Central (Hotshot) ....................Page 23 .... 800‑468‑7478 TRUCK‑SALES & SERVICE DCI Central (Hotshot) ....................Page 23 .... 800‑468‑7478 TRUCK‑SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center........................Page 21 .... 708‑352‑5551 TV SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION Prime Time Sports ........................................... 847‑637‑3500 UNIFORMS Valley Linen Supply ......................................... 630‑897‑4474 UPCOMING EVENTS Dr Shar USA ..................................Page 39 .... 847‑890‑9948 VENTILATING‑SYTEMS CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................Page 08 .... 708‑344‑0344 Airways Systems ............................................. 630‑595‑4242 Averus ............................................................. 800‑393‑8287 VERTICAL BROILERS XL Manufacturing ..........................Page 03 .... 773‑271‑8900 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Video Slot Mgmt (IVSM) ....................... 847‑612‑8781 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS United Video Systems ...................Page 12 .... 708‑780‑1200 WALK‑IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ......Page 28 .... 847‑381‑0448 WALK‑IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer ..............Page 04 .... 630‑879‑3131 WASTE REMOVAL‑ALL TYPES Xtreme Environmental Solutions .................. 855‑9RE‑DUCE WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com .......................Page 39 .... 847‑699‑0300 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication ....Page 32 .... 630‑930‑9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago ......................Page 34 .... 800‑933‑2500 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Northern Illinois Insurance ............. Page 11 .... 815‑226‑9353 Farmers Insurance‑Mark Holihan .................... 847‑823‑6800 ISU‑WM Schwartz & Co .................................. 847‑996‑0002 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies .........................Page 28 .... 630‑483‑2256

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Bucktown - 2111 W. Armitage Ave. - Cafe Laguardia

P FFE

Established restaurant and bar in the heart of Bucktown. Space features an open floor plan, private patio in back, high ceilings and three bathrooms. Adjacent space available for expansion.

Size: 3,500 SF (Bus.) 1,000 SF (Patio) Price: $99,000 (Bus. Sale) Agents: Juan Carlos/Scott (Code: 1020)

Burbank - Free Standing Restaurant in Busy Shopping District

P FFE

Full service restaurant established over 30 years ago with ample onsite parking. Off of major thoroughfare stong traffic counts and a full basement. Restaurant space seats over 250.

Size: 7,182 SF (Bus.) 5,000 SF (Bsmt.) Price: $2,300,000 (Bus. & RE Sale) Agent: Frank (Code: F78)

Downers Grove - Restaurant/Banquet Hall Near Yorktown Mall

P FFE

Great location for expanding chains or banquet hall. Many other uses possible including medical, retail, or office. Property located close to I-88 and I-355 exits. Ample onsite parking.

Size: 22,739 SF (Bus.) 114,988 SF (Land) Price: $3,750,000 (Real Estate) Agents: Adam/Frank (Code: A107)

Elmwood Park - 2625 N. Harlem Ave. - Caffe Italia

P FFE

Restaurant/Cafe with onsite coffee roasting service. One-story, brick building with excellent visibility and signage. Recently remodeled, includes large sidewalk patio and full basement.

Size: 6,500 SF (Bus. + Bsmt.) Price: $799,000 (RE Sale) $400,000 (Coffee Equip.) Agent: Frank (Code: F75)

Lincoln Park - 2545 N. Halsted St. - Jia’s additional 600 SF second story area for storage. Ideal for all lunch and dinner concepts.

Size: 2,750 SF (Bus.) Price: $159,900 (Bus. Sale) Rent: $33/SF (Net) Agent: Jarrett (Code: 632) Lincoln Square - 2621 W. Lawrence Ave.

P FFE

Affordable Tavern opportunity equipped with small kitchen, hood and black iron. Located in dense residential neighborhood with numerous businesses on heavily traveled Lawrence Ave. Size: 1,500 SF (Approx.) Price: $39,500 (Bus. Sale) Rent: $2,250/Mo. (Gross) Agent: Scott (Code: 347)

Montgomery - 211 N. River Rd. - Gray’s Mill

P FFE Free standing, four-story brick building in downtown Montgomery for sale. Built-out space featuring 15 foot ceilings, 375 occupancy card, full liquor license and 25 car parking lot.

Size: 12,300 SF (Bus.) 36,433 SF (Lot) Price: $1,095,000 (RE Sale) Agent: Frank (Code: F74)

Naperville - End Cap Restaurant/Retail Space for Lease in Strip Center

P FFE

Restaurant/Retail space available in Naperville strip shopping center. End cap location with ample onsite parking. An easy re-concept with great potential to grow.

Size: 3,055 SF (Bus.) Lease: $7,000/Mo. (Gross) Agent: Frank (Code: F77)

Palatine - 805 N. Quentin Rd. - The Great American Bagel

P FFE

Award winning bagel bakery and deli for sale. Located in strip shopping center with parking customers. Loyal following with school and Park District lunch contracts in place.

Size: 1,744 SF (Bus.) Price: $144,000 (Bus. Sale) Rent: $3,200/Mo. (Net) Agent: Frank (Code: F79)

Wrigleyville - 3374 N. Clark St. - Johnny O’Hagan’s

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2 blocks from Wrigley Field and in extremely dense nightlife area. Split level bar/restaurant with 90 SF sidewalk patio. Complete with 2 bars and finished basement/party room.

Size: 4,000 SF (Bus. + Bsmt.) Price: $199,000 (Asset Sale) Rent: $11,225/Mo. (Net) Agent: Scott (Code: 346)

Loop - 209 W. Lake St. - Retail, Office, Event or Restaurant Space

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FAMILY RESTAURANT The one everyone wants! 7AM - 3PM! High volume.

Freestanding. Brick. Basement. Parking lot. Signage. Signalized corner. Seats 136. Parks 56. Great kitchen. Beautiful decor.

Established 30 years. Well maintained... Pride of ownership shows!! REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E @$450K!!!

SPEEDY FAST FOOD Just listed! NW Chicago. 950 sf. 3 years “New”!

Carry-out w/ interior seating for 12 plus 30 on patio.

Excellent exposure and signage at signalized bus stop corner.

EZ operation. BIZ, FF&E @ $129K SPORTS BAR / CLUB SW Suburbs’ premier entertainment venue. GAMING MACHINES!!

Big name. Draws from miles around. Got it all: 2 bars, pool tables, flat screens, video games, and ... a large live band room complete with stages, lighting and sound system.

Capacity 400. Fully equipped kitchen. Parks over 100.

REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E, NEW PRICE! CALL! J.W. PLATEK’S Hot Rickmond area! Fully fixtured restaurant... ready to re-open.

Freestanding. Parking. Patio! Signage. Fully equipped.

Liquor license available. 3 bedroom apartment.

PRICE REDUCTION: $350K... OBO!!

FAST FOOD Freestanding. Signalized corner. Ample parking. Seats 50. Signage.

West suburb. Est. 25+ years! Illness forces sale. Biz, FF&E @ $89K...OBO!!

GREAT FOOD – FAST! Just Listed! 6am - 4pm!...Breakfast/Lunch. 6 days.

No Sundays! Standalone building. Parking.

Patio. Lease with renewal options.

Confidential. Contact Vince for Price/Details.

P FFE

An easy re-concept. Fully built-out restaurant/bar. Space features hardwood floors, sushi bar and

P FFE

Existing Black Iron allows for restaurant concept. Strong pedestrian traffic counts with residential retail in surrounding area. Signage potential at EL level. Space is easily divisible!

Size: 5,955 SF (Floors 1&2) 2,810 SF (LL) 1,565 SF (Mezz.) Rate: $45/SF (Gross) Agent: Scott (Code: 459)

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PUB Just listed! NW Suburb. Established 50 years!

Freestanding. Parking. Corner. Low Key $$!

Confidential. Call for more information.

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Bridgeport. The former “Cobblestone’s Bar & Grill.” Mixed-use, brick building with Tavern, 2 bedroom apartment, patio, basement, and...gated parking. Corner. 15,000 sf., occupancy 51 plus 52 on patio. Renovated, turn-key! A “long toss” (3 blocks) to Cellular Field. REAL ESTATE, FF&E @ $585K. FREESTANDING! YOU CONCEPT! Borders major, newly renovated shopping center in active NW suburb. Seats 120. Parks 50. Pole signage.

Liquor license available. Owner has other business interests and must sell. Currently open 7am – 3pm. Building layout and kitchen adapts to any concept — bring yours!

NEW PRICE! BIZ, FF&E @ $195K...OBO!!

PIZZERIA Just listed! Naperville. Fantastic buildout!

Seats 40. Patio 30. Delivery. Carryout.

State of the art equipment & furnishings.

Don’t miss this one! BIZ, FF&E @ $95K.

MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE–CALL! SELLING? ALWAYS CONFIDENTIAL!

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ATTN. NATIONAL TENANTS AND SMART FAST FOOD OPERATORS Free standing rest. w/ drive thru available Stoplight intersection, hard corner FOR SALE OR LEASE - Joliet, Northlake, Posen, Addison, Bensenville, East Dundee CHICAGO - BELMONT CRAGIN AREA Former Anastazia Restaurant-BarBanquet-Closed Polish American Restaurant 5221-23 W. Diversey Avenue Lot 50x125 or 6,318 SF/Building: 4,318 SF For Real Estate: $349,000 WEST SUBURBS - BERWYN 6431 Cermak Trophy Restaurant-Bar-Banquet-Night Club 13,000 SF bldg., turnkey on Hot Cermak Road, the “New 26th Street”.

For Real Estate & Equipment $595,000 NORTHWEST SUBURBS DOWNTOWN MT. PROSPECT Pizza Pub, Near Metra Train Station Full service, sit down, bar, dine in, pick-up, delivery & catering. Established for 52 years.

For Real Estate & Business: $695,000 NORTHWEST SUBURBS NORTHLAKE Former Brown’s Chicken-Closed 144 E. North Avenue Free standing restaurant with drive-thru, 2,800 SF building on 18,700 SF lot For Sale: $349,500 includes Real Estate; For Lease: $4,500 per month modified gross lease

Nick Di Brizzi 888-317-7721

CHICAGOLAND AREA American Style Pancake House Breakfast/ Lunch Concept, Part of a national chain $20,000 per week verifiable Highly Confidential CHICAGO - ROGERS PARK Loyola & Northwestern University Area-Walking distance from Pratt Beach 4,000 SF Bar-Restaurant-Owner pays no utilities. Rent only $3,300 per month, 20 years lease; PRICE CHANGE - Business: $169,500 with 50% down WEST SUBURBS - BERWYN Former Tavern-Banquet-Closed 3243 S Harlem Avenue across from Riverside, next to famous Pierce Banquets 4,750 SF building For Real Estate: $259,000

WEST SUBURBS - DUPAGE COUNTY Pizzeria $$$$ Established 25 years For Business, Fixtures and Equipment $349,500. Possible owner financing WEST SUBURBS - DOWNTOWN GENEVA Former Mill Race Inn Restaurant-Bar-Banquets-Closed 4 E. State, Unit 4. 10,000 SF bldg. on 1st floor, 5,000 SF on lower level on 57,934 SF lot or 1.33 acres. Great Development opportunity. Large part of the restaurant-bar has view of the Fox River. For Real Estate: $899,000

WEST SUBURBS - BROOKFIELD Former Villa Maria-Closed 923 W. Ogden Avenue East of I-294; corner, free standing 5,000 SF bldg., plus full basement on 22,000 SF lot $695,000 with 10% down WEST SUBURBS - LA GRANGE PARK - BROOKFIELD AREA Former Brunetti’s Restaurant-Closed 9022 W. 31st Street 9,000 SF restaurant on 20,000 SF lot. Banquet plus full basement; 2 kitchens, 2 bars & 4 bathrooms For Real Estate: $349,000

NORTHBROOK Fast Food Eatery Established for 20 years Open 6 days. Owner retiring.

Cash flow $125,000 a year, 2,500 SF, seats 60 plenty of parking SOUTHWEST SUBURBS-PALOS HEIGHTS On Harlem Avenue Established fast food restaurant-deli Real $$$$ Maker OUT OF STATE - BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN On Lake Geneva Road Turn key sports bar/grill opportunity, 6,064 SF free standing building on 1.65 acres.

For Real Estate & Business: $795,000; owner financing with $100,000.

For Business Only: $100,000 Leased at $12 per SF NNN

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APARTMENTS 26- Outstanding Investment - Net: $127,000 Per Year $1,379,000 BREAKFAST LUNCH only; 6 Days only; Excellent Potential $144,000 BREAKFAST LUNCH only; Great following; Ideal for Family or 1st time buyer $65,000 COMMERCIAL - Free Standing Store - Zoned B1-2 $350,000 COMMERCIAL - Offices and 3 Apartments - Sit Back and Relax - Just Collect Rent $425,000 COMMERCIAL -5-Store Strip; Includes Fast Food Restaurant Business $695,000 FAST FOOD - 1,700 Sq. Ft.; Recently Remodeled; Huge Potential $69,000 FAST FOOD - Corner - About $1,400/Day - Another Giveaway! $150,000 FAST FOOD - Free Standing - Great Business and Profits $225,000 FAST FOOD - Huge Profits - Low Rent - Small Asking Price $135,000 FAST FOOD - Opportunity - $950/Day - Priced Right! $69,000 FAST FOOD - Over $3,000/Day - Strictly for extremely qualified people only $475,000 FAST FOOD - Small - Profitable - Ideal for First Time Buyer $84,900 FAST FOOD, PIZZA, PROPERTY - Fantastic Deal - Includes Strip Mall! $1,500,000 FRUIT MARKET - Long Established and Profitable - Partnership Challenges $1,050,000 HAIR SALON - Brand New - 6 Chairs - Modern and great looking! $45,000 MEDICAL OFFICES-FOR LEASE - 2,000 sq. ft. - Strip Mall - Corner Call PIZZA BAR With PROPERTY - More than $1,500/Day Sales - Includes Property! $235,000 PRINTING With PROPERTY - Free Standing - Buy Property only $350,000 $395,000 RESTAURANT ITALIAN / BAR Short Hours About $100,000 Net per Year $145,000 RESTAURANT MEDITTERANEAN Parking About $1,350 / Day Opportunity $145,000 RESTAURANT Plus Mixed Use - Includes House, Commercial - a whole block! $1,370,000 RESTAURANT with Property - Well Known - Opportunity - You Must Qualify $820,000 SPORTS BAR - Well Known - 4,800 Sq. Ft. - About 70% Liquor Sales $145,000

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FOR SALE CHICAGO NORTH SIDE Well-established European style Delicatessen and Café

Great Lincoln Park location close to the Lake and Zoo. 7 year old business with very consistent monthly cash flow.

Business serves variety of hot/cold sandwiches, soups, breakfast foods, salads, pastries, desserts and refreshments.

Business is currently walk-in only.

Excellent growth potential with catering and delivery service.

Monthly Rent $3,500 Gross Revenues $350K Owner Benefit Approx $50K Asking Price $149K Private & confidential - Do not disturb staff.

Serious Inquires only.

Call 773-655-8144 Contact Tom Traina tom@eatz-associates.com 1-847-651-3834 www.eatz-associates.com www.eatz-resales.com Rest/Bar – SW Mexican Theme (UNDER CONTRACT) • West Subs, Mexican theme • Approx. monthly ave. sales $35k • Rent $3,200 including Electric • Price $105k Fast Casual – Breakfast/ Lunch (Owner financing with 50% down) • North Subs, Free standing building • Approx. Monthly sales $30k • Rent $3,500 • Price $150k Wood Burning Pizzeria • NW Suburbs • 2012 annual sales $290k • Rent $2,000 • Asking $110k

Upscale Deli – (Est. 28 Years) • West of Chicago (Near Oak Park) • 2012 annual sales $900k • Rent $10k • Asking $799k Independent Pizzeria • Western Suburbs • Seating for approx. 30 • 2012 Net Sales $240k • Rent $3,100 • Asking $125k Fast food / Greek place • South West Subs • 2012 Sales 235k • Open 6 days (closed Sunday) • Rent $1,633 • Asking 89k Franchise Listings • Papa Johns (3) – Chicago • Subways (10+)– Chicago, Suburbs • Cold Stone Creamery – West Subs

REAL ESTATE INC. Northwest Suburbs High Volume well established restaurant located at a major intersection with excellent visibility and demographics. Highly confidential. Qualified Buyers Only.

Please call for details.

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Dean Pappas

2100 sq ft, fully equipped & operational. $49K or Offer & Franchise Fee. In Business Since 1995.

Call today for details or appointment.

INvESTORS WANTED

Local poultry producers need an avenue to get their birds to market.

A processing plant could open a source for all types of fowl.

Cell:

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pappasrealestate@gmail.com

“SOUTH OF THE BORDER” restaurant. Est. 35

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“ON THE ROAD AGAIN” Free standing, famous fast food drive-in with 1950’s memorabilia & theme.

Local favorite. Known for Burgers, fries and shakes.

Seats 80. Parks 90. Property & business $679K. “GRILL W/ BAR” 4-Star rated restaurant. Approx.

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BUILDING Tavern with Real Estate.

Corp. license with 4am and

yrs. Franchise. Freestanding. Seats 80 w/ parking. Great sales. Very confidential. Package price $399K.

7,000 sq. ft., seats 230 w/ parking. Real cash cow.

Newly remodeled. Turn key. Cozy & warm atmosphere. upper $700K’s

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FAST FOOD TO GO!

A Former KFC Restaurant, that has been converted! Complete Package including Real Estate! Drive-Thru Window & Dining Seating! Possible Seller Financing! Asking $109,900

JuST REDuCED! LANDMARK & HISTORICAL RESTAuRANT

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Landmark Fast Food Restaurant and home of the Gemini Giant is available for sale or lease. Favorable terms. Gaming and liquor license available. Call for details!!!

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Sports Bars with gaming available from 6,000 to 9,000 sq. ft.

Both with patios. High volume sales, favorable lease terms.

Both with full kitchens, etc.

Seating from 200 to over 350. Very confidential. Call for details!!

For info: timkhlr@gmail.com

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

JUST LISTED

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630-279-9809

SPORTS BARS

NEW ON MARKET

• Loc. on Main St. in business district. Free standing, approx.

2,500 sq. ft. Rest/Diner. A local favorite. Apx. seating for 50 plus. Business shows “pride of ownership.” Well-established, easy access w/ parking. “Motivation!” Seller retiring and moving out of state. Complete pkg. w/ prop. $399,000 OBO. Call!

PIZZA TO GO!

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Free Standing Building w/Drive Thru. Located in Burbs on major Hwy near stop light intersection. High Volume $ales! Business Only $99K w/ Low Rent! Call for Details!

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2,200 Sq. Ft. Facility w/ seating for 40. Parking 50+, Busy location with visibility and easy access. Pride of ownership. Asking mid 90s.

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Located in Western burbs. Est. 40 yrs.

5,000 sq. ft. Offered w/ or without property. Seating for approx. 200. Stoplight corner.

Possible seller financing. Call for details.

public place of amusement license. Total of 11 units in 3 adjoining buildings.

7000 N. Clark area, Rogers Park.

Property is 100x100. All brick.

Has driveway and 3 car garage.

Tavern is 1,200 sq ft.

PAPPAS

Call

DELI-STYLE RESTAURANT & CATERING - WEST SUBURBS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

$975,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

10,400 sq. ft. warehouse

FAST FOOD - NEW PRICE

FAMILY RESTAURANT W/ BAR

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Call John Moauro!

5 parking spaces.

4131-33 N. Rockwell, Chicago Heavy duty electric.

600 amp service - 3-phase. $925,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Call Wesley at 773-671-1273

Ambassador

9999 West 143rd Street Orland Park, IL 60462

Broker/Appraiser Always Confidential

(708) 361-1150 Email: jmoauro@aol.com Web: www.johngmoauro.com

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Item #9111 Oven Roasted Sliced Italian Beef

Item #904 1/4-lb. skinless all beef hot dog

Whether you dress ‘em Chicago style or with your own personal twist, these all beef sandwich selections add variety and flavor to any menu!

Item #BCP4H 1/4-lb. skinless all beef Polish sausage

SCAN OR CONTACT ANGELO

at 847.702.8811 for more information and samples

www.fontanini.com

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FOOD

INDUSTRY NEWS Shmoozefest!

Welcomes Back

FREE Networking & Hospitality Idea Exchange

Wednesday April 17, 2013 • 5 to 8pm Drink Nightclub, 871 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL

Food • Cash Bar • Free Raffle Prizes Open to Foodservice Operators, Owners, Chefs, Students and Suppliers* SPECIAL GUEST:

RON DINELLA, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF GO ROMA RESTAURANTS!

Prior to Ron’s acquisition of Go Roma, Mr. DiNella served as the Senior VP and CFO of Morton’s Restaurant Group, a NYSE listed international chain of 77 upscale steakhouses. During his tenure at Morton’s DiNella participated in two IPOs, a take private transaction and in 2012, the ultimate sale of the company.

Be sure to attend this event as Ron discusses growth plans for this chain, and tips operators can use to fuel growth and compete in today’s market.

Professional Consultants

No RSVP Needed Just Show Up! For Sponsership Information, Call Cary Miller, (847) 699-3300 *Business Card Required For Attendance

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