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Ribs, Beer and Live Country: Windy City Smokeout Rocks Again Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago for its second year July 11-13. The Smokeout will offer the best in barbecue and will be hosted by Lettuce Entertain You’s Bub City, a barbecue joint opened in late 2012 by Chef Doug Psaltis; R.J., Jerrod and Molly Melman; and mixologist Paul McGee. Those with an appetite for country music will leave doubly satisfied as the festival also features a lineup of top country music talent including Brett Eldredge, Randy Rogers Band, and Eli Young Band.

The headlining barbecue master, Chef Psaltis, will team up with Smoque, Lillie’s Q, Chicago Q, all in Chicago; the Northeast’s Dinosaur-Bar-B-Cue, Pappy’s Smokehouse from St. Louis, The Salt Lick from Driftwood, Texas; and nationally acclaimed Myron Mixon, star judge of Destination America’s “BBQ Pitmasters,” bestselling author of Everyday BBQ, and Chef/Owner of Pride & Joy Bar-b-que in New York City and Miami. The pitmasters will bring BBQ fare and fixins to hungry guests.

Tickets to the Smokeout can be purchased at www.windycitysmokeout.com and cost $25-30 for a one-day pass or $75 for a three-day pass.

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The busiest 1800 square foot restaurant in Chicago is the Purple Pig located at 500 North Michigan Avenue. They do 3,500 small plates a day. The menu features housemade charcuterie, cheeses and classic Mediterranean fare.

Pictured above is their tiny kitchen.

Congratulations to Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr from the Purple Pig on winning the 2014 James Beard Foundations Award for Rising Star Chef Category, awarded to Chefs younger than 30. The Purple Pig is a collaboration of Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. of Heaven on Seven.

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Hershey Felder presents Chris Lemmon as his father in JACK LEMMON RETURNS, currently in an open run at Chicago’s Royal George Theater.

The one-man, one-act play is the first we’ve seen where audience members murmur and applaud spontaneously throughout the stunningly realistic visit with the late actor, recounting career, missteps and unshakable love of his son. It hauntingly solidifies Chris Lemmon as a master of his craft. Must see.

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The Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act (410 ILCS 625), amended by SB1495 and passed into law on August 27, 2013, establishes Food Handler training requirements in Illinois. Beginning July 1, 2014, if you work in a restaurant in Illinois and prepare, store or serve food, handle food equipment, food utensils, or food-contact surfaces you must have a ANSI accredited Food Handler certificate within 30 days of hire. This includes most restaurant jobs, including servers, chefs, head chefs, head cooks, cooks, bussers, bartenders, dishwashers, hosts and hostesses who handle food and supervisors, such as the general manager or managers. Managers who already have a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate do not need a Food Handler certificate.

The law does not require employers to pay for an employee’s time and expense to take the training and test. The ServSafe Food Handler Certificate belongs to the employee, is transferrable between employers, is valid for three years and is accepted everywhere in Illinois. Online training courses in English or Spanish are available, many under $20. Certificates can be printed upon completion of the 90 minute course.

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The hotel will also boast approximately 55,000 square feet of meeting space, a full-service restaurant, lobby bar and recreation facilities that will include an indoor pool and fitness center.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently held a private event for Greek American business leaders at LaScarola Restaurant in Chicago. Chef partner Armando Vasquez told Food Industry News that diners were treated to a five course meal featuring favorites from the LaScarola dinner menu.

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Summer officially arrives on Saturday, June 21, and in Chicago, it was a long, long winter that gave way to a burst of spring blossoms and the rebirth of another season to walk more and dine outside. If your business has not been cleaned up, awnings replaced, sidewalks washed, windows and exteriors inspected, the services you need are in this issue; get moving. n It’s that first impression of your establishment that will either bring the customer back or leave them never to return again. Sanitation is key to every business. Take a look around your place to see if everything is working properly. Look at your staff, are they clean and presentable? Would you want to be served by them? Are they following all the sanitation guidelines? Stress to all of them how important these rules are. Train your new hires to understand the sanitation guidelines. If someone is doing something wrong take the time to correct the mistake immediately. Train and keep training. The training never ends… n On the heels of another successful Shmoozefest, I’d like to thank all of you who attended and especially our sponsors and exhibitors. Thank you for your continued support. Drink Nightclub, owned by Ala Carte Entertainment is a wonderful location to see the best of the best vendors and seminars. If you missed this Shmoozefest watch for our next one, Thursday, August 7th.

Drink Nightclub in Schaumburg boasts the largest outdoor dining and drinking patio in Chicagoland, serving over 350 people and overlooking a beautiful lake and acres of manicured parkland. The outdoor entertainment complex features Las Vegas cabanas and fire pits, sand volleyball and six bagz courts. Ala Carte Entertainment, operator of Chicagoland’s favorite restaurants, pubs and party venues has been doing it all very well for over 40 years. n Every June 15th we loosely honor those men who have served as our mentors and guides, who’ve protected us, sometimes stumbling and often exhausted by the weight that we placed on them. Father’s Day is a small price to pay back those who stood tough, who didn’t run away when adversity ran high, or walked away when we needed a Dad. Here is a thank you to all of you who were, and are, present to guide and lead. You may not be our birth father or even related, but we learned by your actions. I miss you, Dad. –Valerie Miller Once you pass 60, or even just 55, you pass into “the third age” of your life. That is because during a lifetime: n You spent 20 years growing up and learning n You spent 40 years establishing and earning n You will spend 20 or more years in your “third age.”

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Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush recently underwent a remodeling project, sprucing it up with a new look and menu. They’ve added a new Salumeria station which is an Italian deli station offering freshly sliced cured meats. Chef Christian Fantoni gave me a run through on his new high-tech slicer. I called it the” Rolls Royce of slicers” but Chef Fantoni corrected me and said, “We are Italian so we call it the ‘Ferrari of slicers’.”

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Local News The Aviary, a Chicago cocktail bar that used Kickstarter to launch its successful infusion device known as The Porthole, has asked Kickstarter to halt its support for a similar device, called La Ventana, which uses LED lighting.

“While all good designs are at some point used as inspiration for other products, the level to which this doesn’t even try to be different is pretty amazing and brazen,” said Aviary co-owner Nick Kokonas. Eater/Chicago Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company’s acclaimed Hop-On/ Hop-Off city sightseeing tours kick off summer in Chicago. Celebrating 20 years of guiding passengers through the streets of the City, Chicago Trolley continues to offer the most educational and entertaining tours all year long. Chicago Trolley’s Signature Tour continues to operate year round and both the popular Neighborhood Tours to the North, South and West as well as the City Lights Night Tour, treating passengers to the ultimate summer night in the city, are back May 1, 2014. Tickets ($18 - $45) include a valuable coupon book packed with more than 20 offers including free samples and over $100 in savings at partner venues including Chicago’s famous Garrett Popcorn, Candyality, Hershey’s and more. Tea-drinking is on the rise in Chi-town— Chicago may remain a predominately beer- and coffee-drinking town, but the popularity of tea, with its well-advertised health benefits and many differ-

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Shane Talbott of Talbott Tea thinks the next growth area will be chai, especially paired with certain foods. “Just like there are thousands of recipes for barbecue sauce, there are thousands of ways to do chai,” he said. - Chicago Sun-Times Hot Doug’s, Chicago’s haute-hipster hot dog joint, Hot Doug’s, is closing permanently on Oct. 3, owner Doug Sohn confirmed to DNAChicago.

The lines that wrapped around the side of the hot dog place-turned-duck-fatfries eatery will end. Sohn’s HOT DOUG’S, 3324 N. California, served between 700 and 800 sausages per day and even spawned a book on the place. He has no plans for the future but does not rule out a return.

When Rubino’s Seafood located at Halsted and Lake Streets in Chicago closed, partner Ron Caminiti went on to open ChiTown Fish & Seafood, LLC located 4949 N Elston Avenue in Chicago. Ron has plans to offer retail and wholesale cash and carry of fresh and frozen seafood, and develop a wholesale base of business as well. We wish him luck in his new endeavor.

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(Celebrating 50 years) Taking a look back, in 1895 an Italian immigrant from the region of Naples, Italy, Ferdinand Rosati opened a fine-dining Italian restaurant on Coney Island. In 1906, he moved to Chicago and started yet another Italian restaurant on Chicago’s famous Taylor Street.

Cooking and entertaining were his two passions.

“Our grandpa was a host extraordinaire, greeting each guest like an old friend. He treated everyone to his special appetizer, a small pie, made with a cracker thin crust, smothered with his homemade sauce, and covered with a thin layer of cheese. He called his creation “Pizza A’ Olia” and the people loved it!’ said Anthony Rosati.

After Ferdinand’s restaurant took off in Chicago the business became a true family affair. His son Saverio (Sam) Rosati opened a second Chicago restaurant on Pulaski and Madison in Chicago.

When Sam retired, his sons moved to the suburbs with a new and timely concept. The year was 1964 and pizza was now a popular trend. Saverio’s sons Dick, Ron and Al Rosati opened the first Rosati’s Pizza in an Illinois suburb, Mount Prospect. Later Fred Rosati joined in on the family affair. Their menu consists of original Italian dishes. The original four brothers are all alive and well and able to see how far their efforts have taken them.

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Rosati’s Pizza is giving customers a chance to win a trip to Naples, Italy. An online interactive

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game gives customers the opportunity to win free Rosati’s products, coupons, and sponsored “daily prizes’. Those who participate will ultimately become entered into a sweepstakes for a grand prize of an all-inclusive, weeklong trip for two to Naples. Everyone has a chance to win something.

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“The golden anniversary is an exciting milestone for our family, owners and customers and although we have been in business creating homemade Italian dishes for more than 100 years, “Rosati’s Pizza” was first introduced as a carryout and delivery concept in 1964 and then we became serious about franchising in 2003. Our newest models are now our full-service Rosati’s Sports Pub and centralized catering program” said Rosati. “As Uncle Al would say, “Feed the people!” and that is exactly what we will continue to do for so many generations to come.”

Today, Rosati’s Pizza is the second-largest local restaurant chain in the Chicago area and franchises close to 200 locations in 13 states. Their menu consists of original Italian dishes from family recipes, a variety of Chicago-style pizzas, sandwiches, salads and desserts. For more info visit myrosatis.com

make Starbucks one of the largest on-premise wine sellers in the country, according to Shawn Byrnes, vice president of marketing for Washington state’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

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TRAVEL With Valerie Miller DESTINATION: SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

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Getting There: American Airlines Vacations –aavacations.com I always find great deals with American. You can book your package with air, hotel, car and tours. They offer nonstop flights out of Chicago O’Hare to San Juan.

San Juan is located along the north-eastern coast of Puerto Rico. It lies south of the Atlantic Ocean and boasts a tropical climate year round.

The town of Old San Juan is rich with history and stunning Spanish architecture. Cobblestone streets line the spacious squares with lots of shops, restaurants and cathedrals. While walking around old San Juan, we ate in an old fashioned coffee shop called Mallorca which had a great breakfast and a window full of fresh made pastries. The cruise lines dock their ships in old San Juan. The port of San Juan is one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean and Meirtran is a providLatin America. erTours of more than 750 offered: ATMs northern ■ El inMorro-Castillo de Illinois, working with San Felipe del Morro. A all brandsHistoric of ATMs. National Site built addition 400 In years ago at to the entrance of San Juan Harbor. Take your own leisurely stand alone units, this fort. Entrance fee to get in is $3.00 per person. walking tour through we also sell ■ El Yunqueand Rainforest - Half Day Tour from San Juan- walk along install wall mounted nature trails, scenic views and waterfalls. This is the only rainforest in the and drive-up United States. ATMs. MakeJuan an ATM ■ Old San Foodyour Tour - Begin your culinary tour in Old San next great profit center.

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Accommodations include major hotel chains: Embassy Suites, Gran Melia, Holiday Inn, Radisson, Ritz Carlton, Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton and Wyndham I stayed at the InterContinental San Juan. This was a luxurious beachfront resort located 5 minutes from the airport on Isla Verde.

Amenities include casino, spa and fitness center, outdoor pool with waterfalls, swim up pool bar and outdoor dining.

Water sports are in abundance; jet skiing, deep sea fishing, kayaking, snorkeling and para sailing. Sign up for tours at the front desk. You never have to leave this hotel because they have everything on site. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is also on their property, so if you’re looking for an amazing, unforgettable meal, it’s right there.

Next door to this hotel was the El San Juan Hotel which had live music and salsa dancing in the lounge. Walking distance from the hotels, you will find a market place and restaurants. Two restaurants we tried were the Metropole and Platos serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Most dishes are served with rice which can have your choice of meat and they eat a lot of plantains. Another popular dish is mofongos which is smashed plantains with meat. Portions are hefty and their cuisine is very filling.

If you want to spend some time shopping, they have two major malls approximately 15 minutes from the Intercontinental Hotel. The first is Plaza Carolina and the second is Plaza Las Americas. Just jump in a cab.

Rest, relaxation, shopping, sightseeing, history and beautiful beaches along with friendly people make this a destination you will want to visit again.

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In the HAB survey of more than 1,000 adults, nearly half (42 percent) of people incorrectly thought that all fats play a role in increased cholesterol levels, and if the “don’t know/unsure” responses are included, the number increases to 51 percent of people. In addition, over one-third of people responded inaccurately that monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are bad and should be reduced or eliminated from the diet. Other findings include:

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n How informed are we Less than one-third responded that they feel more educated today about which foods to eat and which to avoid. Perhaps even more concerning, onequarter (26%) say they do not really pay attention to this type of information. n Trans fats Eighteen percent of people mistakenly think that trans fats are good fats. The number increases to 30 percent among African Americans. n What are the good fats Less than 4 in 10 correctly identified monounsaturated fats (39%) and polyunsaturated fats (37%) as good fats. n Sources of good fat People mistakenly think the following foods contain good fats: spinach (79%), sweet potatoes (71%), and kale (62%). n Men and women difer on food knowledge

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More food trucks are coming to the Loop and Downtown under a plan Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to introduce to the City Council.

An additional six locations are being cleared for use by food trucks, opening up new spots for Downtown residents and workers to get their fix of mobile grub, the city said.

The trucks will be able to legally park for two hours a day at the new locations determined by aldermen, the city’s Transportation Department and neighborhood business groups.

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National News Chipotle Mexican Grill will raise menu prices about 3% to 5% in the coming weeks, its first price hike in nearly three years, to offset higher costs for commodities including beef, cheese and avocados. The company reported a 13.4% jump in samestore sales in the first quarter, driven by increased visits and catering orders. Harris Teeter now offers unlimited use of its Express Lane online shopping service for a $99.95 annual fee.

The service otherwise costs $4.95 per order or $16.95 per month.

The service, which is available at 150 locations, features online ordering and store pickup, in which Harris Teeter employees load customers’ vehicles and process their transactions curbside.

Alaska has passed legislation that will allow craft distilleries to operate much like larger breweries and distilleries by being able to offer samples of their spirits, host tours, operate gift shops and sell directly to consumers. Supporters said the new law would promote tourism and sales of products made in the state. The bill is on its way to be signed by the governor. - Fairbanks Daily News Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United will build a $62 million distribution center in Chattanooga, Tenn., which

This spring, Blue Door Farm Stand in Chicago is excited to unveil a selection of new options, available now. Created by Ideology Entertainment Group Executive Chef, Justin Ferguson, these new items include salsa and dips, salads and sandwiches, and a selection of grilled cheese.

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Chattanooga Coke Bottling was the first Coca-Cola bottler, and Chattanooga Coke is celebrating its 115year anniversary. The new distribution center was needed since Coca-Cola withdrew from distribution and independent companies such as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United have taken on territories. – Chattanooga Times Free Press White House chef and policy advisor for the Let’s Move healthy living campaign, Sam Kass, joined chef Alice Waters and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson for “Sacramento Sustenance: A Farm-to-Fork Forum” to discuss the successes and struggles of healthy eating initiatives. “We’ve seen the number of families who plant their own vegetable gardens go up 17% since the White House planted its garden,” Kass said.

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Most Won’t Pay Extra for Condiments More than 80% of consumers say they wouldn’t be willing to pay even a penny more for ketchup, mustard or other condiments, and half say they would leave a restaurant that tried to impose a condiment fee, according to a survey from NPD Group. “While some restaurant visitors said they would pay for condiments, there are too many others who would be bothered by the fee and would go someplace else to eat,” said NPD industry analyst Bonnie Riggs. – Source: Restaurant-Hospitality.com

NRA’s Focus on Healthy Kids The health of America’s children is important to restaurant operators as well as to parents. With the help of National Restaurant Association initiatives like Kids LiveWell, today’s operators are bringing more delicious, nutritious kids’ items to menus.

The restaurant industry is taking the lead in improving the variety and appeal of healthful menu items for kids. A variety of popular, innovative restaurant programs and partnerships are making sure that nutritious options are widely available and, of course, irresistibly fun to eat.

Healthful kids’ meals were the No. 3 restaurant food trend in 2013 – in both the fullservice and limited-service restaurant segments, according to NRA research. Whole-grain items in kids’ meals ranked as the #10 trend in the fullservice segment, with fruit/ vegetable sides for children coming in at #15. Limited-service operators also report growing popularity of fruit/vegetable sides and low-fat milk.

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Chefs Do Upscale Meatloaf

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The stereotype of teenagers consuming nothing but chips, soda, and other junk food may be changing.

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Although the survey didn’t look at purchases of specific types of food, 35 percent of the teens reported that they were eating more organic foods than they had the year before. The study seems to support indications that millennials are more interested in natural and organic foods than their older counterparts.

International Wealth Stress The Global Trends Survey, an online survey with more than 16,000 participants in 20 countries, looked at the international view of wealth and found that the Chinese may be feeling the greatest stress, with 68 percent agreeing that they feel under “a lot of pressure to be successful and make money.” Sweden reported the lowest level of agreement (28 percent), and the U.S. came in at the middle—46 percent.

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Breakfast Really Is for Champions

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. People who skip the morning meal tend to struggle more with weight problems, as well as low energy all day long.

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While sleeping, the body still needs fuel to keep your body in working order. That fuel comes from glucose stored in the blood, liver, and muscles. By morning, the glucose is depleted.

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Americans exercise an average of 135 days a year, followed by Spain (131 days), France (116 days), and Sweden (115 days). Of the eight Western countries surveyed (results came from a total of 8,000 people, 1,000 from each nation), Holland came in last—the Dutch exercise only about 93 days per year.

Seventy-five percent of Americans set yearly exercise goals, although the U.S. trails Spain (82 percent) and Italy (81 percent) in that area. TomTom reported that Britons lag behind in both exercise days (108 days a year) and goals (61 percent).

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Since opening its doors in 2012, Bar Ombra quickly became known for mouthwatering Italian small plates in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Now Chicagoans have even more reason to visit the Venetian-style bar... The restaurant is closed this week to make room for a new 4,000-pound wood-burning oven and upon re-opening during the weekend of May 3, guests will notice an expanded menu with offerings from the oven as well as a new selection of handcrafted cocktails.

The restaurant, which has received top honors from Chicago media including Chicago Magazine’s Best New Restaurant, is taking a step in a new direction, but not without keeping some guest favorites on the menu. The new menu from Owner Marty Fosse will include wood-fired pizzas with red sauce varieties like Salciccia House Made Sausage, Greens and Smoked Mozzarella and Al Diavola with Diavola, Spicy Sopressatta, Spinach, Calabrian Chilies and Ricotta.

The menu will also include white sauce pizzas including Genovese with Grilled Vegetables, Herb Ricotta and Basil Pesto. All of the favorite traditional cicchetti that the restaurant has became known for, like seasonal Caponata and Pancetta Wrapped Gorgonzola Filled Dates, will remain on the new menu. For more info, visit www.barombra.com.

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Restaurateur Produces Almost No Trash

Quickservice restaurant Sandwich Me In (Chicago) has generated the same amount of trash in two years that similar eateries create in an hour, thanks to owner Justin Vrany’s commitment to achieving zero waste. The restaurant runs on sustainable energy, sources locally to keep packaging to a minimum and reuses or repurposes everything including food scraps and used cooking oil. “If I can do this with a quick service restaurant, I hope I can help other restaurants do that, too,” he said.

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Peruvian Dishes Make Their Way to the U.S.

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Several California vineyards are offering packages that combine wellness programs with wine tastings and food. Vineyard29 in Napa Valley pairs its wines with outdoor pilates, an estate tour and a spa lunch for about $2,900 for up to 10 guests. Sparkling-wine producer Domaine Carneros starts with a yoga class, followed by a guided walk and lunch with his wine selections starting at $125 per person. Ladera Vineyards takes guests on a bicycle excursion before a picnic lunch and tastings in its 19th-century stone winery. – Adapted from The Telegraph

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Coffee prices surged after importer Wolthers Douque reported that bad weather in Brazil could kill off as much as 35% of the crop in the country’s South Minas Region. Concerns about this year’s Brazilian crop have pushed prices up 85% over last year, and additional price swings are likely until the harvest starts in June and it becomes clear how much damage was done to the crop, said Citigroup analyst Sterling Smith. – USA Today

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C-Stores Offer Round-theClock Breakfast Options

Convenience stores, which recorded revenues of $40.1 billion in 2013, are five times more likely to be the source of the grab-and-go snacks that are eaten by 28 million U.S. consumers every day, according to consultancy group FONA International. The group said c-stores are taking advantage of the growing consumer habit to eat around the clock, adding breakfast options that are available all day and seeing increased morning visits likely driven by coffee purchases. – Source: BakeryAndSnacks.com

Fast-Casual Menus Offer More Pork

More limited-service restaurants are adding pork to the menu, according to menu research firm Technomic, which reports that pork volume increased 2.6% in the past two years and limited-time offerings featuring the protein jumped 61%. Restaurants are opting for pork as beef prices continue to rise and are featuring the protein in meals for all day-parts. ““Pork is starting to gain traction...It’s one of those options that makes you still feel you are getting a great deal,” said Tom LaFauci, menu development manager and chef for the Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina chain. – Source: QSR Magazine

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Many of those booths are still in use today, including those made 20+ years ago. The reason that these booths have stood the test of time is because of Chicago Booths dedication to quality, durability, and long-term value for the restaurant operator.

To deliver on this in today’s environment, the firm now offers a selection of valueengineered quick ship products, including booths, tabletops, chairs, and barstools. Virtually all items are made to the customer’s specifications, resulting in a near infinite number of size/color/ finish options. New from Chicago Booth is their line of powercoated wood table tops, which were previously available only in the healthcare industry because of their hygienic nature and ease of cleaning.

These tables may even be engraved with your logo, have custom edge profiles, and come in over 20 colors. Table options include the new hand-scraped and distressed wood tables which are great for natural and rustic looking environments. And because all items are made in their Chicago plant they have full control over size, shape, finish, color and turnaround times. According to Dave Bochniak, owner of the company, 2013 had the highest sales in the company’s history.

There is a lot of interest from buyers wanting high-quality, locally-produced furnishings that meet their time constraints. All of Chicago Booth’s booth designs include removable components, including the seats, back, inside and outside back and trims.

This allows for simple maintenance and allows operators to keep their furniture in “like-new” condition for years and years. The frames offer a 10 year warranty, but are essentially made to last forever. They use Chicago Booth’s UniPost™ construction in the frame where the vertical part of the frame and the base are cut from the same piece of wood by a Computer-Numerically-Controlled machine. This is much stronger than using 2 separate pieces of wood like cheaper competitive products. Pictured here is the firm’s 3000 sqft showroom and 40,000 sqft plant where booths are made using the latest technology for high quality, durability, efficiency and value.

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Per-Check Spending Rose as Traffic Fell Last Year

The average chain restaurant check rose 2.6% last year and overall sales

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Some interesting facts from the American Egg Board: ■ A hen requires 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg. Thirty minutes later, she starts all over again.

■ The eggshell may have as many as 17,000 tiny pores over its surface. Through them, the egg can absorb flavors and odors. Storing them in cartons helps keep them fresh.

■ White-shelled eggs are produced by hens with white feathers and white earlobes. Brownshelled eggs are produced by hens with red feathers and red earlobes.

■ To tell if an egg is raw or hardcooked, spin it. If the egg spins easily, it is hard-cooked but if it wobbles, it’s raw.

■ During the spring equinox, it is said that an egg will stand on its small end. Although some people have reported success, it is not known whether such results were due to the equinox or to the peculiarities of that particular egg.

■ Egg yolks are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. ■ Yolk color depends on the diet of the hen. Natural yelloworange substances such as marigold petals may be added to light-colored feeds to enhance colors. Artificial color additives are not permitted.

■ Occasionally, a hen will produce double-yolked eggs throughout her egg-laying career. It is unusual, but not rare, for a young hen to produce an egg with no yolk at all.

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Cargill’s ViaTech line of stevia based sweeteners at the recent Expo West was awarded the best ingredient for a beverage. The new ViaTech stevia-based sweeteners bring optimal taste and sweetness to reduced and zero-calorie formulations.

Proprietary Wines

Restaurant companies are forging partnerships with wineries to produce private-label wines for exclusive sale in their establishments, including the portfolio of eateries owned by Matchbox Food Group co-founder Andrew Kim, 125 restaurants and bars inside Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Boston-area chain Salvatore’s Restaurants. The proprietary wines give the restaurant’s customer base a unique experience. – Adapted from FSR Magazine

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Non-GMO Egg Shortage Across the country egg shorting in the specialty egg category has become a problem for retailers. With the price of commodity eggs 1/3 page on the rise, they are closing the gap in cost between specialty eggs such as the popular cage-free eggs. With consumers not seeing a significant difference in price, specialty eggs have surged in sales.

This trend is giving more options to the farmer who can easily sell specialty eggs on the open market and will frequently sell them to the commodity retailer instead of the specialty retailer.

Hidden Villa Ranch is addressing the specialty egg shorting problem by building 25-30 laying hen barns on 15 different farms in at least eight different states that will host 600,000 birds. The flocks will be a combination of cage-free, free-rage, non-GMO, organic and pasture raised birds. The initial family farms for the expansion project are located in California, Colorado, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin. Recently, Hidden Villa Ranch acquired Texas-based Soncrest Egg Farm, expanding their personnel by 25 and adding 300,000 birds to production capabilities.

The company is continuing to add small family farmers to their network to expand production.

Hidden Villa Ranch is the parent company that includes many egg brands including Horizon Organic Eggs, The Country Hen and NestFresh cage-free eggs, the first nationally distributed egg line to receive the Non-GMO Project Verified seal from the NonGMO Project

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The single-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted by researchers at the University of Shizuoka’s School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Their goal: to investigate the effects of L-theanine on the stress responses of 20 fifth-year pharmacy students who were assigned to practice in a hospital or drug store setting for 11 weeks.

“Such a long-term commitment in new environment provides a stressful condition for young students,” noted the researchers.

The students were given either 200 mg. of L-theanine twice daily or a placebo for a total of 17 days: one week prior to establish a baseline plus the first 10 days of their practice program, because those days were assumed to be the most stressful. Suntheanine, a pure form of L-theanine, was used in this study. Researchers then assessed several stress markers, including the amount of the stress enzyme amylase present in their saliva, which is an indicator of psychological stress, and the amount of the students’ sleeping time.

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Such a plan effectively allows employees to pick and choose from a ‘menu’ accounts in greater Chicagoland of available health-related benefits, with cash in lieu of benefits being one of the choices. The downside is the expense involved in setting up such a benefits plan.

OPTION 3. Simply accept that such payments for individual health insurance premiums and other health care reimbursements are no longer to be treated as pre-tax benefits. Payroll reporting must be updated accordingly. In addition, appropriate communication should be made to employees so that they understand the changes to their compensation.

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Louisville Slugger Celebrates 100 Years of Wrigley Field There’s just one bat company that’s been part of every game played in the cozy confines of historic Wrigley Field, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2014. That bat is Louisville Slugger®, the number one and Official Bat of Major League Baseball®. To mark this historic season, Cubs and baseball fans can now get very special limited-edition and officially licensed Wrigley Field 100th anniversary bats from the company that’s been leaving its mark on baseball since 1884, 30 years before Wrigley Field opened.

Being such a great part of Wrigley Field history only makes it natural for Louisville Slugger to create one of the greatest collectibles for this amazing milestone in baseball and American history.

The company is offering two versions of limitededition and numbered 100th anniversary bats, and just 5,000 of each are being made. Both bats are available at www.bigtimebats.com and www.sluggergifts.com.

One is a classic flame-tempered bat with the historic Louisville Slugger, Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Made in USA, Louisville, Kentucky logo. These bats also have the official Wrigley Field 100th anniversary logo and special end-branding: Chicago Cubs®, Wrigley Field 100th Anniversary, April 23, 1914– April 23, 2014 and the limited-edition number. This bat sells for $74.99 with delivery in five to seven days.

The other bat is two-tone in Cubs blue and red with white branding. It has the Wrigley Field 100th anniversary logo and is also engraved with historic dates and other interesting information such as the $250,000 cost of building the ballpark in 1914.

The blue and red bat also has MLB’s special limitededition marking and Louisville Slugger’s new brand introduced in 2013. This bat sells for $129.99 with delivery in two to four weeks.

“These are truly amazing limited-edition collectors’ items that will grow in value,” Falkenstein said.

“Fans will certainly want to display these bats for years to come to commemorate Wrigley Field and all the history there with Louisville Slugger bats.”

About Louisville Slugger: Louisville Slugger® is the Official Bat of Major League Baseball® and the #1 Bat in MLB®. It is synonymous with America’s pastime. Originating in 1884, Louisville Slugger bats have graced the hands of the greatest players in baseball, including stars of today. Known for helping create baseball history, Louisville Slugger continues to innovate and provide players the products and confidence they need to leave their marks and make new history every day.

The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything.

— Theodore Roosevelt

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A question every company should ask:

“Are we getting what we want from our marketing?”

by John Graham The only way to find out if your marketing is performing the way you want is to doubt everything you’re doing.

Instead of guessing, jumping from one initiative to another, hoping for the best, or taking advice without knowing how to evaluate it, start at the beginning by questioning your assumptions, your expectations, your personal preferences, and, particularly, your perceptions of what marketing should do for the company — and here’s how to do it: 1. Clear away customer roadblocks. Seemingly minor missteps drive customers crazy and then away, and the bar goes higher every day. Being put on hold for even a few seconds raises ire — and is never forgotten. Failing to respond promptly to an email (an hour or less) is deadly. There’s little tolerance for excuses. Starbucks and Panera have smartphone apps so customers can order and pay ahead so there’s no waiting. Starbucks’ app will also add a tip.

Customer loyalty is more fragile that ever, so making it easy to do business is a huge part of the solution.

2. Get the messaging right. To their credit, more businesses are working at getting technology right, but they tend to lump the smartphone in with computers and tablets.

And that’s a mistake. We use computers and tablets to do things such as performing tasks and accessing entertainment, but the smartphone is qualitatively different: it’s an extension of ourselves. There’s no putting it aside and there’s a profound sense of loss and stress if it isn’t with us at all times. Lou Paskalis, Bank of America’s enterprise marketing and media chief, describes the smartphone as “the gateway to the consumer mind.”

With 79 million Millennials checking their smartphones 45 times a day as one study shows, texting may be preferable to emailing.

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3. Make engaging customers the goal. And that means not focusing on what you want to sell. “We have just what will be right for you.” Customers once welcomed such words, being almost eager to be told what to buy. Today, the same words only antagonize. No one wants to be told what to buy.

Experienced salespeople often have an intuitive sense of what a customer is looking for; even so, keep your mouth shut if you want to make the sale. A tile salesperson questioned his customers about the project until he had a clear understanding of what they wanted to accomplish. Then, he made suggestions, getting feedback as he went. Before they knew it, the customers were satisfied they had made the right selection.

4. Copying others says we don’t have what it takes. There’s nothing as common as “marketing and sales plagiarism.” Go to a meeting, attend a webinar, read it on a blog and find what someone else is doing and use it. Or, as expressed by songster Tom Lehrer’s satirical lyrics about mathematician Nicolai Lobachevsky, “plagiarize, don’t shade your eyes.” It also applies to many companies when it comes to marketing.

On the other hand, Amazon’s success comes from leading, not following and from innovating, not copying. “We’re missionaries about inventing and simplifying on behalf of customers,” says Amazon Kindle Vice President Peter Larsen in USA Today.

When we can buy whatever we want elsewhere and often at a lower price, marketing success is far less about products and prose and more about what companies do to make life easier and more enjoyable for customers.

5. Match marketing and sales messages to your customers. Seems obvious, particularly when so much data is available and customers expect personalized marketing messages. The “Dear John” greeting on a CVS email offering a 50% discount was intriguing until I found it was for women’s skin care and beauty products. The CVS message had unintended consequences: “After all this time, they really don’t know me,” I thought.

Whenever this occurs, it creates “messaging dissonance.”

When something isn’t quite right, it makes us feel ill at ease and we reject it. Once doubt creeps in, trust erodes. Matching messages to customers is critical.

6. Follow through and keep your promises. The contractor said, “We’ll be back to you in a week with a proposal.” After 10 days or so, there was no response and the homeowner sent an email asking about it. “We got busy and fell behind,” came the response. When this happens, customers don’t just feel let down — they feel betrayed. They invest time and effort and put their trust in someone, only to be rejected. When this happens, they react by posting negative comments, make sure others know about their experience and they never forget.

Following through by keeping customers informed with good news and bad builds trust.

7. Slow down and think it through. “Act now; think later” may be the number one marketing mantra. And it may also be the number one reason why marketing gets a bad rap. It takes time and imagination to think through even the most basic marketing activity.

The place to start is by asking the right questions: “How does it fit in our overall marketing strategy?” “What are the implications and possible outcomes if we do this?” “What can go wrong?” “What are the expected results and how will we measure them?” The best way to get what we want from marketing is to start by slowing down and thinking it through.

John Graham of GrahamComm is a marketing and sales consultant and business writer. Read more at johnrgraham.com

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New Reports Spotlight Growing “Food Security” Worries for America The U.S. now imports 13% of grains, 20% of vegetables (much higher in winter months), almost 40% of fruit, 85% of fish and shellfish, and almost all tropical products such as coffee, tea, and bananas. Climate extremes in regions that supply

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these products are seeing sharp reductions in production and increases in prices. About one fifth of all food consumed in the U.S. is imported, so our food supply and security can be significantly affected by climate and political changes in other parts of the world, a new Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) draft report shows.

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temperatures will affect crop yields, prices, storage, processing, distribution and quality.

Major U.S. agriculture organizations have been slow to take action. The Farm Bureau opposes leadership action by the United States to control the carbon pollution that scientists say is causing changes in the climate.

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available for export as well. As the world seeks to feed nine billion people by 2050, and because U.S. agriculture is integrated into the global economy, the impacts of climate change on crop yields, food prices, processing, storage, transportation, and retailing has very negative implications for the food system that Americans and the world depend upon, the draft NCA report warns.

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Umami is a hot-ticket ingrediant, and Kikkoman has it mastered. In the West, taste physiology experts have traditionally talked about four basic flavors: sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Food scientists have identified the common denominator of umami ingredients: a high concentration of certain amino acids. So it’s not surprising that amino-rich naturally brewed soy sauce is one of the most widely used umami ingredients in Japanese cooking. Adding naturally brewed soy sauce to the foods of other, non-Asian cuisines is an easy way to build in this elusive “fifth flavor,” making foods taste richer and more fully rounded. In Japan, and increasingly in the West, umami (“oo-ma-mee”) delivers a tongue-coating, meaty flavor of sautéed mushrooms, a juicy steak or a rich stock.

Kikkoman recently introduced NuMami Sauce, a natural flavor enhancer that is a universal umami booster. NuMami Sauce can be used instead of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and where table salt has 6,300 milligrams of sodium per tablespoon, NuMami has 810.

The new product has a pale golden color and is perfect for a lightercolored protein, soup, marinade, dressing or dip. It can even be added to desserts to boost the flavor of chocolate, fruit or caramel.

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Columbus Gets Saucy with Butcher Boy Dips and Dressings

The 11th Annual World Naked Bike Ride Chicago will be held on Saturday June 14th 2014. World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike (or other personal-powered) event where participants ride en masse for the dual purpose of bringing attention to people powered transport and promoting positive body image. In the northern hemisphere, this event happens on the second Saturday in June, annually since 2004. In Chicago it is held in the late evening. The event is bare-as-you-dare; from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes. Due to legal restrictions in Chicago, full frontal nudity is risky, although large numbers of participants do go all out. Large-scale body painting is typically available pre-ride, and personal expression is encouraged. Cyclists familiar with Critical Mass (which is massive in Chicago) can see this as a clothing optional additional early June mass. Chicago’s past events included many hundreds of cyclist and numerous skaters and covered over a dozen miles of high visibility city areas. In 2008, the 5th annual event drew a staggering 1700 riders. Blessed by decent summer weather in a great cycling city, the event has grown into a fantastic rolling celebration, with similarities to other major alternative happenings world-wide. Participants often describe it as a transcendent group experience, personally transforming, and beyond superlative.

Boost Your Metabolism with These Fat-Burning Foods

Your body’s metabolism is controlled at least in part by your genetic makeup, but you do have a measure of control over how it functions. Specifically, the food you eat can have a positive impact on your body’s ability to burn fat. For a healthier weight, try including more of these items in your diet: ● Egg whites. These are said to be rich in branched-chain amino acids, which can boost your metabolism. They also contain plenty of protein and vitamin D. ● Iron. Lean meat, chicken, and cereals fortified with iron can enhance your body’s ability to burn fat. ● Fruits and vegetables. High-fiber foods take more energy to digest, giving your body the opportunity to burn away more fat as your metabolism works. ● Fish. The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are believed to dramatically boost your metabolism to the tune of about 400 calories per day. In addition, fish oil boosts levels of enzymes that burn fat, and discourages the growth of enzymes that store fat in your body.

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Butcher Boy Dressings, Sauces & Dips were developed with the same high standards that members of the food service industry have come to expect from Columbus Vegetable Oils for more than 70 years. Consumers’ demands are constantly changing, and the R&D Team and Columbus Vegetable Oils is dedicates to bringing the latest trends, along with quality ingredients, to ensure that restaurants receive consistent, superior flavor and taste in every menu item.

Since 1936, Columbus has been servicing the food industry with the highest-quality vegetable oils and shortenings.

From their auspicious beginnings in an Italian grocery store basement on Chicago’s West Side, to their present 330,000-square-foot facility in Des Plaines, IL— Columbus Vegetable Oils has remained committed to their founder’s insistence on high quality and immediate service.

Van Gogh’s handcrated-inHolland vodka has a new spring/summer cocktail and recipe guide (see your local retailer or go to vangoghvodka. com). If your idea of lemonade is refreshing and adult, try this: Southern Belle 2 oz. Van Gogh Raspberry 3 oz. fresh lemonade 4 raspberries Muddle lemonade and raspberries, add vodka and ice; shake and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and garnish with a mint sprig.

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A Chicago Gem Since 1931, Mitchell’s Ice Cream Launches Pints in Chicagoland Grocers A hidden Chicago gem to many, and full blown legend to others (like South Side Chicagoans since 1931), Mitchell’s of Chicago is for the first time ever offering eight super-premium ice cream flavors in grocers throughout Chicagoland. Using the original recipe from 1931, Mitchell’s has overloaded their ice creams with decadent toppings like rich dark chocolate chips, creamy caramel, and silky fudge.

More than 80 years ago, Peter Mitchell began churning fresh cream into delicious ice creams in the quaint kitchen of his new Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood off 71st street.

Chicagoans loved Mitchell’s as it became famous for creamy, flavor rich ice creams overloaded with homemade dark chocolate chips, its silky thick hot fudge & creamy caramel sauces.

Only in Chicago! Mitchell’s features what no national or regional US ice cream brands offer: Mitchell’s “top-dressing—” an extra layer of original recipe hot fudge or caramel sauce deposited on top of each tub. Consumers may yell “WOW!” as the top is slowly raised and the thick, decadent sauce stretches from tub to lid. Also featured in Mitchell’s Chicago ice creams are signature creamy semi-sweet dark chocolate chips, all in abundance. No one gets shorted on Mitchell’s flavors and eating expectations.

Mitchell’s of Chicago super premium ice creams are now available throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana in major grocery chains including Jewel-Osco and many fine independent grocers including Strack & Van Til, Ultra Foods, Sunset Foods, Pete’s, Valli Produce, and Angelo Caputo’s; from $3.49 to $4.49 a available in eight all-natural or naturally flavored varieties: Kanela Breakfast Club located in Lakeview and Old Town has unveiled their revamped breakfast, brunch and lunch menu including several new vegetarian options.

Highlights include the Stuffed Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast, Chilaquiles, Hummus Wrap, Smoked Salmon Wrap and a Spicy Black Bean Pesto Wrap.

Kanela has also added several new seasonal cocktails to the menu, available for $8 each, like the Pineapple Mojito Sangria and Iced Rumchata Chai.

Kanela Breakfast Club – Lakeview is located at 3231 N Clark, Chicago.

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Whether you need elevator hand rails/bumpers, wall railings, safety rails or ADA hand rails, KOP Industries has what’s right for your operation. Their ad appears on page 22.

Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil

by Mary Platis and Laura Bashar Two Extra Virgins; $26.95; hardbound; 132 pages ISBN: 978-0-9893289-2-0 Normally a self-published book is terrible with vanity over content. OLIVE OIL is well executed, and about as perfect a working guide as anyone could hope for.

After a brief history and benefits of olive oil, Authors Platis and Bashar launch into collections of recipes that beg you to get busy in changing your diet. From marinades to baking, to preserving in olive oil is covered lovingly, and are remarkably healthy as they are aesthetically beautiful.

I was raised on European food, so this is a welcomed return to a flavorful and better lifestyle. Like the authors’ recollection of how olive oil was used for everything from skin care to removing axle grease, I know how the tiny olive can be a universal miracle. Here are over 130 pages to prove it.

Why not try an old favorite like stuffed grape leaves? Here they are with how to fill and fold easily for the novice. Sugar cookies get new life as do desserts. A simple conversion chart lets you swap out butter for olive oil easily, and there you have it, a definitive guide to baking, braising, poaching, cooking, infusing and rethinking that bland American diet and stepping up to centuries of goodness? With a tip of the hat to these two Californians with European origins, it is easy... and superbly delicious. MB

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Gonnella Opens Research Center Gonnella Baking Co. has announced the opening of a research center within its Schaumburg, Illinois facility. This brand-new, state-of-the-art facility allows the company to effectively address its commitment to continuously improving processes. Additionally, the research center will enhance Gonnella’s capabilities to develop new products, allowing the bakery to anticipate client needs and respond rapidly to consumer driven changes in the marketplace.

“We are a leader in research and development for frozen dough and baked items,” said Gonnella’s vice president of sales and marketing, Tom Marcucci. “Gonnella recognizes that innovation drives business forward, so we listen and react to our customers’ ideas for growth.”

The nearly 2,000-square-foot research center boasts state-of-the-art ovens, proof boxes, mixers, storage for dry ingredients, a refrigerator and freezer, in addition to a variety of workspaces. These components are designed to mimic the environment customers experience at the store level.

It will serve as an instructional center for employees and a training facility for customers and bakery technicians alike.

“We strive to continuously improve the quality of our bread and dough items in order to effectively respond to the demands of both our existing and potential customers,” said Ruth Meyer, Gonnella’s vice president of research and development.

The company produces more than four million pounds of product weekly in four modern facilities. Its Aurora and Schaumburg, Illinois plants along with its newest facility in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania have been recognized by BRC Global Standards and AIB International for quality in food safety.

Gonnella serves retailers across the country including in-store bakeries, grocers, delis, and convenience stores as well as the food service industry including restaurants, QSRs, healthcare and educational facilities, and concessions. The company also provides contract baking, private label prodNew food and beverage ucts and custom baking solutions—working in collaboration with its clients to bring their ideas, opportunities and concepts to fruition. For more packaging trends often beinformation on Gonnella’s products and services, visit www.gonnella.com. gin as a way to stand out

Food Packaging Trends

and appeal to consumers whose tastes are changing, such as the time Kraft Foods set its South Beach brand of frozen meals apart with white packaging. The tactic proved so popular that a few years later, the brand was surrounded by rival meals also dressed in white, said Meghan Labot of Spring Design Partners, adding that all design trends are cyclical. “If it ties to your brand, it’s brilliant. If it’s Photo caption (from left to right): Meg McDonnell, V.P. Sales Gonnella just a trick to stand out, Frozen Products; Ron Lucchesi, Secretary Gonnella Baking Co.; Paul then it’s just a trick, and Gonnella, V.P. National Sales; Nicolas Marcucci, President Gonnella Baking Co.; Rudy Abiera, Director of Research Center; Tom Mazukelli, you will have to find anTreasurer Gonnella Baking Co.; Ruth Meyer, V.P. of Research & Devel- other in a few years,” she opment; Neil Sticken, Manager of Research & Development said. – Adapted from Advertising Age

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Chances are that if you’ve needed a replacement part for your faucet or plumbing item, you were sent to The Faucet Shoppe located 3844 N. Elston Avenue in Chicago. This place has every imaginable part PLUS a huge selection of faucets, shower heads, parts and replacement porcelain toilet tank tops. Check out these pictures to see their huge inventory.

In addition to the firms thriving retail business they also do business on the internet, at www.chicagofaucetshoppe.com. — at The Chicago Faucet Shoppe. See their ad on page 10.

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Chicagoland Neighborhood Dining Destination HOT LIST! South Loop, Bridgeport, Chinatown Lao Yunnan Lee Wing Wah Mandarin Kitchen Inc May Flower Chinese May May Gourmet Food Inc Mercat Ming Hin Cuisine Moon Palace Restaurant New Three Happiness Oysy Panozzo’s Italian Market Pat’s Pizza Phoenix Restaurant Saint’s Alp Teahouse Seven Treasures Cantonese Standing Room Only Tapas Velencia Tasty City Tasty Place The Scout Three Happiness Restaurant Tommy Gun’s Garage Wabash Tap Yummy Yummy Noodles Zapatista Tap 357 is Canadian maple rye whisky; let the thought of that roll around in your mind’s palette for awhile. Made from blended rye and made in the oldest distillery in Western Canada, it is distilled four times and matured in a combination of new, 2nd and 3rd-use bourbon barrels, then expertly blended with pure maple syrup from Quebec. Once fully rested, it rates very high in accolades and rates 92 from WINE ENTHUSIAST. 81 proof; imported

by Van Gogh Imports.

As one of America’s top 3 brands of hot sauce, Cholula knows what makes for a uniquely flavorful kind of hot. Enter their new Cholula green pepper hot sauce. The crisp zing of authentic jalapeño with sweet poblano pepper brightens food flavors without overpowering them.

Available in Chicago from Donovan Food Brokerage.

Home Buyers Hope to Take a Nice Walk

Home buyers today are looking for “walkability,” according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. Sixty percent favor a neighborhood with a mixture of houses, stores, and other businesses that are accessible by foot. And although 52 percent of prospective home buyers want a large yard, more than half would downsize the yard for a shorter commute or a reasonable hike to shops, schools, and restaurants.

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Cary Miller Presents

People Selling the Industry

This month I am proud to be pictured with Chick Pine, owner of Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe’ in Darien and Burbank, Illinois. The menu at Chuck’s restaurants includes a great selection of authentic BBQ items as well as Mexican favorites. Chuck’s has been featured on many local and national TV shows, including Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.

The sales team at Artisan Specialty Foods (Walter Pompei, Tom Bruzan, Andy Mazil, Frank Knitter, Melissa Vitiello, Christine Schejbal, Betty Winbush, Patti Mazil) has over 250 years combined experience in helping chefs and foodservice operators improve quality by using premium quality, on-trends foods, including natural and specialty meats, organic items and cheeses.

Their ad appears on page 21 of this issue.

Greg Ullstam is the owner of Better Metal Systems, a firm offering full service hood and duct cleaning services for all types of food businesses. According to Greg, his customers which include independent and chain accounts enjoy results not typically expected from his competition. The firm serves the greater Chicago area and east to South Bend Indiana. His firm is listed in our Buyers Directories under DUCT CLEANING. Petros Papantoniou and Andrea Coutretsis are with Olympia Foods, a local familyowned and operated business for over 40 years. The firm is well known and respected for their premium gyros and handstack gyros. The company ships across the US and is served in many restaurants known for their gyros. The also distribute across Canada. If you have not tried their products, reach out to Andrea or Petros and have a taste. Their ad appears on page 31 of this issue.

Amy Nitschke is with the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. She assists suppliers in reaching the association’s members. Because Amy has been working with the association for many years, she is well versed in the complexion of the Wisconsin market. The WRA is based in Madison Wisconsin.

Jackie Migliore is with Advance Restaurant Finance, a firm offering loans to all types of food businesses.

While bank loans typically offer lower rates, Advance Restaurant Finance fills the need that many food business owners have for of greater flexibility. Jackie is based in Chicago but also works with many food businesses throughout the US.

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DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS

BREAD & ROLLS

Baker Tilly ......................................................312-729-8100

Biondillo/Today’s Temptations .......Page 22 ...773-921-8282

Chicago Coffees & Teas.................................773-252-7000

Faucet Shoppe The ......................Page 10 ...773-478-3890

SS&G .............................................................847-824-4006

Gonnella Baking Co ......................Page 26 ...312-733-2020

COFFEE-WHOLESALE

FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS

ADVERTISING

IL Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ......Page 15 ...773-934-1625

$3.95 Coffee .................................Page 16 ...847-671-9600

Forno Palese Baking Company .....................630-595-5502

Averus ............................................................800-393-8287

Food Industry News .......................................847-699-3300

Java Mania Coffee Roaster ...........................815-885-4661

BUTTER-CLARIFIED

Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945

COLD STORAGE

Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344

Perishable Distribution Solutions ...................888-491-1641

FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS

AIR CONDITIONING-SYSTEMS CLEANING Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 AIR FILTERS-SALES & SERVICE Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 ARCHITECTS Dacre & Youngquist LLC Architects ...............312-477-0773 Dearborn Architects .......................................312-939-3838 Sarfatty Associates ........................................847-920-1100 ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS Kikkoman Sales USA ....................Page 06 ...630-954-1244 ASSOCIATIONS Illinois Restaurant Association ......Page 33 ...312-787-4000 ATM MACHINES Meirtran ATM.................................Page 10 ...800-382-5737 ATTORNEYS Tabahi Law .....................................................847-260-8182 AUCTIONEERS Bob King Auctions .........................Page 40 ...847-458-0500 AWARDS Classic Design Awards ..................................847-470-0855 AWNINGS & CANOPYS Chesterfield Awnings ....................Page 12 ...312-666-0400 BAKERS-WHOLESALE Biondillo/Today’s Temptations .......Page 22 ...773-921-8282 Gerhard’s European Desserts ......Page 26 ...847-234-0023 Gonnella Baking Co ......................Page 26 ...312-733-2020 IL Mulino di Valenzano Bakery ......Page 15 ...773-934-1625 Forno Palese Baking Company .....................630-595-5502 JR Dessert Bakery .........................................773-465-6733 BAKERY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago......................Page 26 ...800-933-2500 BANKING Ridgestone Bank...........................Page 17 ...262-789-1011 BAR SPOTTING/HOSPITALITY SECURITY Petritis Group Inc IL Lic 117001002 ...............847-705-6619 BAR STOOLS Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...773-378-8400 Waco Manufacturing ......................................312-733-0054 BAR SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808 BATCH FREEZERS Kool Technologies .........................Page 08 ...630-483-2256 BEVERAGES

Danish Maid Butter Co ..................Page 06 ...773-731-8787 BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED Danish Maid Butter Co ..................Page 06 ...773-731-8787 CABLE TV-SALES & INSTALLATION Prime Time Sports .........................................847-637-3500 CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Sexton Complete Care..................Page 08 ...847-827-1188 CASH & CARRY-WHOLESALE GFS Marketplace ..........................Page 03 ...800-968-6525 CASH ADVANCES Ignite Payments R Us ................... Page 11 ...847-845-6667 CASH REGISTERS & SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS ....................847-675-6066 CATERING-VEHICLES DCI Central ...................................Page 34 ...800-468-7478 CEILING CLEANING Chicago Ceiling Care .....................................708-233-6900 CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...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 CHEESECAKES Eli’s Cheesecakes.........................Page 29 ...773-736-3417 CHEESES Artisan Specialty Foods ................Page 21 ...708-762-5238 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234 CHEMICALS Lee’s Chemical Solutions..............Page 23 ...844-550-5337 CHICKEN-PROGRAMS FSI/Foodservice Solutions .............................847-719-6088 CHILI Captain Ken’s Foods.....................Page 25 ...800-510-3811 CIGARS Pacific Cigar Company .................Page 40 ...630-972-1189 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Food Industry News .......................................847-699-3300 CLEANING PRODUCTS SuperClean ....................................................847-361-0289 COCKTAIL BLENDERS Blendtec .........................................................800-253-6383 COFFEE & TEA

COFFEE-GOURMET & SPECIALTY

CONCESSION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products .....................................800-767-5352 CONSULTING & DESIGN A D E Foodservice Equipment .......................630-628-0811 COOLERS & FREEZERS Fogel Factory Direct/UFFB ...........Page 17 ...847-616-0711 CORNED BEEF-FRESH Papa Charlie’s...............................Page 35 ..877-522-PAPA Vienna Beef ...................................................773-278-7800 CORPORATE GIFTS Vienna Beef ...................................................773-278-7800 CREDIT CARD PROCESSOR Ignite Payments R Us ................... Page 11 ...847-845-6667 DAIRY-PRODUCTS Instantwhip Chicago......................Page 26 ...800-933-2500 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234 DELIVERY SERVICE Chicago Messenger Service ...........Page 4 ...312-666-6800 DELIVERY-VEHICLES DCI Central ...................................Page 34 ...800-468-7478 DESSERTS Algelato Chicago ...........................Page 12 ...847-455-5355 Eli’s Cheesecakes.........................Page 29 ...773-736-3417 Gerhard’s European Desserts ......Page 26 ...847-234-0023 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234 DIRECTV BKS Enterprises............................................. 847-352-1118 Prime Time Sports .........................................847-637-3500 DISHWASHER-LEASING & RENTAL Lee’s Chemical Solutions..............Page 23 ...844-550-5337 Cintas Corporation .........................................630-543-3666 DISPOSABLES Quill.com .......................................Page 24 ...847-876-4115 DISTRIBUTOR SALES REPS Jeff Goworowski............................................. 312-738-1111 DUCT CLEANING Airways Systems............................................630-595-4242 Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448

FAUCETS

Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 FIRE-EXTINGUISHERS Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip .....................800-373-9714 FIRST AID-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ...............................847-322-9185 FLOOR MAINTENANCE Sexton Complete Care..................Page 08 ...847-827-1188 FOOD BROKERS Sip & Company ..............................................708-452-8828 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS Christ Panos Foods ......................Page 38 ...630-735-3200 Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070 Sotiros Foods ................................Page 16 ...708-371-0002 Tec Foods Inc................................Page 16 ...773-638-5310 Anichini Brothers ............................................312-644-8004 GFS Food Service Distribution ......................800-968-6515 US Foods .......................................................800-942-9470 FOOD EQUIPMENT Bob King Auctions .........................Page 40 ...847-458-0500 Gold Medal Products .....................................800-767-5352 FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Al MacDonald Photography ...........................630-283-0038 FOOD PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222 FOOD PRODUCTS GFS Marketplace ..........................Page 03 ...800-968-6525 Lily From The Village Baked Goods ... Page 14 .....800-498-2248 Soupbase.com ..............................Page 14 ...216-381-9916 Tec Foods Inc................................Page 16 ...773-638-5310 FOOD PRODUCTS-PREPARED Captain Ken’s Foods.....................Page 25 ...800-510-3811 FOOD SAFETY TRAINING Chicago Hospitality Training .........Page 12 ...847-275-2636 Food Industry Training ...................................630-690-3818 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT Leach Food Equipment Dist..........Page 03 ...815-712-7707 March Quality Used & New Equip.Page 15 ...800-210-5895 Zepole Restaurant Supply ............Page 19 ...630-783-1239 Losurdo Inc ....................................................630-833-2828 Thunderbird Food Machinery .........................866-451-1668

ETHNIC FOODS

FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR

BLENDERS

Chicago Coffees & Teas.................................773-252-7000 COFFEE HOUSE PRODUCTS

Kikkoman Sales USA ....................Page 06 ...630-954-1244

CSI - Coker Service Inc ................Page 27 ...888-908-5600

Blendtec .........................................................800-253-6383

Chicago Coffees & Teas.................................773-252-7000

EXHAUST FAN REPAIR

Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448

BOOTHS

COFFEE ROASTERS

Hoods Chicago .............................Page 28 ...773-552-9200

Cobblestone Ovens .......................................847-635-0172

Caffinated Club .............................Page 32 ...800-975-3047

Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...773-378-8400

Emerald House Coffee Roastery ..Page 25 ...630-506-2540

Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945

FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN

BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS

Java Mania Coffee Roaster ...........................815-885-4661

FANS-VENTILATING & EXHAUST

A D E Foodservice Equipment .......................630-628-0811

Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...773-378-8400

Rock House Coffee Roasting Co ...................312-350-6190

AWR Welding ................................Page 18 ...773-491-5353

Losurdo Inc ....................................................630-833-2828

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HOOD & DUCT SYSTEMS

ITALIAN SAUSAGE

CSI - Coker Service Inc ................Page 27 ...888-908-5600

AWR Welding ................................Page 18 ...773-491-5353

Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070

Cobblestone Ovens .......................................847-635-0172

HOOD & EXHAUST-CLEANING

Papa Charlie’s...............................Page 35 ..877-522-PAPA

FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES

Airways Systems............................................630-595-4242

GFS Marketplace ..........................Page 03 ...800-968-6525 Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808 FREEZERS-ALL TYPES Custom Cooler & Freezer .............Page 10 ...630-879-3131 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 Chicago ...........................Page 12 ...847-455-5355 Palazzolo’s Gourmet Ice Cream ...Page 36 ...269-561-2000 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234 GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Kool Technologies .........................Page 08 ...630-483-2256 GIARDINERA E Formella & Sons ........................Page 25 ...877-598-0909 V Formusa Company .....................................312-421-0485 GILD GAME Artisan Specialty Foods ................Page 21 ...708-762-5238 GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448 GOURMET-FOOD PRODUCTS

Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945 Enviromatic Corporation of America ..............847-729-8000 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 HOOD & EXHAUST-SYSTEMS Belvin/J&F Sheet Metal Co ............................312-666-5222 HOOD SYSTEMS-FIRE Hoods Chicago .............................Page 28 ...773-552-9200 Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Henrichsen Fire & Safety Equip .....................800-373-9714 HOT DOGS Crawford Sausage .........................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago............................................800-249-5226 Vienna Beef ...................................................773-278-7800

GREASE TRAPS SERVICE & CONSULTING Mahoney Environmental ................................800-892-9392 GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING Airways Systems............................................630-595-4242 Averus ............................................................800-393-8287 Enviromatic Corporation of America ..............847-729-8000 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS Olympia Foods ..............................Page 31 ...773-735-2250 GYROS Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070 Olympia Foods ..............................Page 31 ...773-735-2250 HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070

Enviromatic Corporation of America ..............847-729-8000 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344

Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448

Ajax Linen & Uniform .....................................800-244-4000

ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY Kool Technologies .........................Page 08 ...630-483-2256 ICE MACHINES Manitowoc Foodservice ................Page 05 ... 727-569-1111

ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448 Grove Ice Machines .......................................630-969-5199 ICE-SCULPTURE AAA Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures ........................708-366-3333

Cosmopolitan Textile ......................................773-254-6100 De Normandie Linen ......................................773-731-8010 Mickey’s Linen ...............................................773-545-7211 Valley Linen Supply........................................630-897-4474 LIQUOR CONTROL SYSTEMS LCSI, Inc ........................................................847-836-0194 LIQUOR LIABILITY/AUTO/UMBRELLA Northern Illinois Insurance ............Page 47 ...815-226-9353 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE Peerless Liquors ............................................773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES Perishable Distribution Solutions ...................888-491-1641 MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222

OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens .......................................847-635-0172

PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Lily From The Village Baked GoodsPage 14 .800-498-2248 Tec Foods Inc................................Page 16 ...773-638-5310 Gust John Foods & Products Corp ................630-879-8700 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Pastafresh Home Made Pasta .......................773-745-5888 PASTRIES-WHOLESALE Gerhard’s European Desserts ......Page 26 ...847-234-0023 PASTRY INGREDIENTS Sotiros Foods ................................Page 16 ...708-371-0002 PATIO HEATERS TNG Industries ...............................................708-449-1100 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS

INSURANCE

Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151

Heil & Kay Insurance Agency........Page 27 ...847-259-1421

MEAT-SMOKED

Jos Cacciatore & Company ..........Page 35 ...312-264-6022

Nueske Applewood Smoked Meats ...............800-382-2266

Payville Usa The Hero’s of Payroll Page 25 ...630-366-2600

Northern Illinois Insurance ............Page 47 ...815-226-9353

MEAT-WHOLESALE

PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION

Society Insurance .........................Page 02 ...888-576-2438

Artisan Specialty Foods ................Page 21 ...708-762-5238

Caro Insurance Services................................708-745-5031 Clermont Specialty Managers ........................800-504-7012 Concklin Insurance Agency............................630-268-1600 ISU Northwest Insurance Services ................888-366-3467 The Horton Group ..........................................312-917-8610 INSURANCE SERVICES Northern Illinois Insurance ............Page 47 ...815-226-9353 Clermont Specialty Managers ........................800-504-7012 Farmers Insurance-Mark Holihan ..................847-823-6800 INTERIOR DECORATORS & DESIGNERS Sarfatty Associates ........................................847-920-1100 ITALIAN BEEF Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070 Papa Charlie’s...............................Page 35 ..877-522-PAPA Serrelli’s Foods .............................Page 02 . 877-385-BEEF

Devanco Foods .............................Page 09 ...847-228-7070 Meats By Linz ...............................Page 23 ...708-862-0830 Anichini Brothers ............................................312-644-8004 Buedel Fine Meats & Provisions ....................708-496-3500 MEDICAL SUPPLIES Affirmed Medical Service ...............................847-322-9185 MILK Instantwhip Chicago......................Page 26 ...800-933-2500 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234 MURALS-INTERIOR CUSTOM MEK Design ...................................................847-858-1540 MYSTERY SHOPPING/HOSPITALITY SECURITY Petritis Group Inc IL Lic 117001002 ...............847-705-6619 NACHO-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products .....................................800-767-5352

Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448

ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES

NAME-PLATES & TAGS

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

E Formella & Sons ........................Page 25 ...877-598-0909

Classic Design Awards ..................................847-470-0855

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John Manson & Associates ............................773-278-8280 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Palazzolo’s Gourmet Ice Cream ...Page 36 ...269-561-2000 New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234

Red Hot Chicago............................................800-249-5226

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP

Pastorelli Foods ......................................... 800-SOS-AUCY OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Schubert Painting...........................................847-606-9660

Empire Cooler Service ..................Page 39 ...312-733-3900

Kaluzny Bros Inc ............................................815-744-1453

Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945

Biondillo/Today’s Temptations .......Page 22 ...773-921-8282

LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE

Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945

Hopkins Grease Company .............................877-404-7327

Averus ............................................................800-393-8287

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 07 ...773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS

Instantwhip Chicago......................Page 26 ...800-933-2500

ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING

American BioFuels Corp ................................630-631-5714

Sarfatty Associates ........................................847-920-1100 KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING

OLIVE OILS

PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES

GREASE EXHAUST HOOD CLEANING

Tierra Environmental .....................Page 17 ...888-551-1998

Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151 KITCHEN-DESIGNERS

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 07 ...773-265-6500

Maestranzi Brothers .......................................708-867-7323

Grove Ice Machines .......................................630-969-5199

GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE

JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Pastorelli Foods ......................................... 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK

Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream ........Page 10 ...847-251-0477

New Dairy ......................................................312-421-1234

Mahoney Environmental ................................800-892-9392

Kikkoman Sales USA ....................Page 06 ...630-954-1244

OILS & VINEGAR

Cozzini Inc .....................................................888-846-7785

LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222

Kaluzny Bros Inc ............................................815-744-1453

JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 07 ...773-265-6500

Algelato Chicago ...........................Page 12 ...847-455-5355

ICE MACHINES SALES & LEASING

Hopkins Grease Company .............................877-404-7327

Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 07 ...773-265-6500 OILS & FATS-COOKING

KNIFE-SHARPENING SERVICE

Chicago Importing Company .........................800-828-7983

American BioFuels Corp ................................630-631-5714

JANITOR-SUPPLIES

Quill.com .......................................Page 24 ...847-876-4115 OIL & SHORTENING

ICE CREAM

Artisan Specialty Foods ................Page 21 ...708-762-5238

GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE

Anichini Brothers ............................................312-644-8004

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151 PAYROLL SERVICE

Mc Cloud Services ........................Page 20 ...800-332-7805 Presto X Pest Control ....................................888-627-5772 PHOTOGRAPHY Al MacDonald Photography ...........................630-283-0038 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 10 ...773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Western Business Systems ..........Page 14 ...773-878-7200 Schmaus Cash Register & POS ....................847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Ignite Payments R Us ................... Page 11 ...847-845-6667 Resource Point of Sale ................. Page 11 ...773-252-5500 Western Business Systems ..........Page 14 ...773-878-7200 HotSauce Technologies .................................312-623-6007

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RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS

Soupbase.com ..............................Page 14 ...216-381-9916

Airways Systems............................................630-595-4242

Merchants Solutions ......................................708-449-6650

A D E Foodservice Equipment .......................630-628-0811

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NB Services of Illinois ....................................773-519-1961

Losurdo Inc ....................................................630-833-2828

Vienna Beef ...................................................773-278-7800

Averus ............................................................800-393-8287

Retail Control Solutions .................................630-521-9900

Sarfatty Associates ........................................847-920-1100

SPECIALTY FOODS

RESTAURANT-EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING

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Schmaus Cash Register & POS ....................847-675-6066 SilverWare POS .............................................888-510-5102 TeePOS Torres Electronic Equip....................773-862-9181 POPCORN-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Gold Medal Products .....................................800-767-5352 PRESSURE WASHING Mahoney Environmental ................................800-892-9392 Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ........................Page 25 ...877-598-0909 PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS Premier Produce ............................................847-678-0780 PUBLISHING Food Industry News .......................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...773-378-8400 REFRIGERATION EQUIP SERVICE & REPAIR CSI - Coker Service Inc ................Page 27 ...888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448 Accu-Tech ......................................................847-658-8440 Mechanical 24 ................................................847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION UNITS Fogel Factory Direct/UFFB ...........Page 17 ...847-616-0711 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer .............Page 10 ...630-879-3131 Fogel Factory Direct/UFFB ...........Page 17 ...847-616-0711 RENDERER-RECYCLING Mahoney Environmental ................................800-892-9392 REPAIRS-ALL TYPES Blue Line Store Repair ..................Page 18 ...708-652-3355 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Manitowoc Foodservice ................Page 05 ... 727-569-1111 FSI/Foodservice Solutions .............................847-719-6088 Losurdo Inc ....................................................630-833-2828 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES C & R Restaurant Service .............Page 20 ...312-850-1818 Custom Cooler & Freezer .............Page 10 ...630-879-3131 Olympic Store Fixtures..................Page 30 ...773-585-3755 Quill.com .......................................Page 24 ...847-876-4115 Ramar Supply Co..........................Page 37 ...708-233-0808 Zepole Restaurant Supply ............Page 19 ...630-783-1239 Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE CSI - Coker Service Inc ................Page 27 ...888-908-5600 Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448 Accu-Tech ......................................................847-658-8440 Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151 Cobblestone Ovens .......................................847-635-0172 Hobart Corporation ........................................847-631-0070 Mechanical 24 ................................................847-987-9738 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED Bob King Auctions .........................Page 40 ...847-458-0500 March Quality Used & New Equip.Page 15 ...800-210-5895 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives ....................708-361-1150

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RESTAURANTS

Famar Flavors ................................................708-926-2951

La Scarola Restaurant ...................................312-243-1740

STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT & REPAIR

Pita Inn Restaurants ......................................847-677-0211

C & R Restaurant Service .............Page 20 ...312-850-1818

SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS

STEAM CLEANING

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 07 ...773-265-6500

Better Metal Systems .....................................888-958-5945

Tec Foods Inc................................Page 16 ...773-638-5310

Mahoney Environmental ................................800-892-9392

SANITATION TRAINING

Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344

Illinois Restaurant Association ......Page 33 ...312-787-4000 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS

STORE REPAIRS Blue Line Store Repair ..................Page 18 ...708-652-3355

Prime Time Sports .........................................847-637-3500

SUPERMARKET & DELI EQUIPMENT

SAUSAGE

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Anichini Brothers ............................................312-644-8004

SUPERMARKET EQUIP SALES & SERVICE

Crawford Sausage .........................................773-277-3095

LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222

Red Hot Chicago............................................800-249-5226

SUPERMARKET INTERIORS

Vienna Beef ...................................................773-278-7800

MEK Design ...................................................847-858-1540

SAUSAGE MAKING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE

SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED

LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222

Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151

SAUSAGE PRODUCTS Rose Packing .................................................800-323-7363

SURVEILLANCE-SYSTEMS TeePOS Torres Electronic Equip....................773-862-9181

SBA LOANS

SYRUP-PANCAKE & WAFFLE

Ridgestone Bank...........................Page 17 ...262-789-1011

Gust John Foods & Products Corp ................630-879-8700

SCALE SYSTEMS TeePOS Torres Electronic Equip....................773-862-9181

NB Services Of Illinois ...................................773-519-1961

TABLES-ALL TYPES

SEATING

Chicago Booth ..............................Page 16 ...773-378-8400

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

John Manson & Associates ............................773-278-8280 Waco Manufacturing ......................................312-733-0054

Tierra Environmental .....................Page 17 ...888-551-1998

TAMALES

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Supreme Frozen Products .............................773-622-3777 TOFU PRODUCTS-ALL TYPES Phoenix Tofu .................................Page 02 ...773-784-2503

Perishable Distribution Solutions ...................888-491-1641

TOMATO PRODUCTS

SHORTENING

Pastorelli Foods ......................................... 800-SOS-AUCY

Columbus Vegetable Oils..............Page 48 ...773-265-6500

TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News .......................................847-699-3300

American Graphics .......................Page 22 ...888-774-6270

TRUCK GRAPHICS

SIGNS

American Graphics .......................Page 22 ...888-774-6270

Classic Design Awards ..................................847-470-0855 SILVERWARE & DINNERWARE John Manson & Associates ............................773-278-8280 SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE LPS Corp ......................................Page 04 ...847-451-2222 Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151

TRUCK-REFRIGERATED DCI Central ...................................Page 34 ...800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES & SERVICE DCI Central ...................................Page 34 ...800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center .......................Page 28 ...708-352-5551

Maestranzi Brothers .......................................708-867-7323

TV SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION

SMOOTHIE MACHINES

BKS Enterprises............................................. 847-352-1118

Blendtec .........................................................800-253-6383

Prime Time Sports .........................................847-637-3500

SOAPS & DETERGENTS

UNIFORMS-ALL TYPES

Lee’s Chemical Solutions..............Page 23 ...844-550-5337

Ajax Linen & Uniform .....................................800-244-4000

SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES Stick Out Social.............................Page 15 ...312-655-9999 SOFT DRINKS Caffinated Club .............................Page 32 ...800-975-3047

Valley Linen Supply........................................630-897-4474 UPHOLSTERERS Vinyl Pro Company ........................................708-505-2001 UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

Kudan Group Inc ............................................312-575-0480

SOFT SERVE-ICE CREAM/EQUIP & SUPPLIES

Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker ........................708-562-9328

Kool Technologies .........................Page 08 ...630-483-2256

VALET PARKING SERVICES

Pontarelli & Company ....................................847-778-3571

Taylor Freezers and Equipment .....................888-942-0777

Start Parking Company ..................................312-595-5790

Porter House Properties ................................847-942-2291

SOUP BASES

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WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical......Page 08 ...847-381-0448 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer .............Page 10 ...630-879-3131 WAREWASHING PROGRAMS Lee’s Chemical Solutions..............Page 23 ...844-550-5337 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com .......................................847-699-0300 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication ...Page 22 ...630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago......................Page 26 ...800-933-2500 WOOD FLOOR CLEANING & INSTALLATION Sexton Complete Care..................Page 08 ...847-827-1188 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Northern Illinois Insurance ............Page 47 ...815-226-9353 Farmers Insurance-Mark Holihan ..................847-823-6800 Kool Technologies .........................Page 08 ...630-483-2256

DLS Custom Embroidery ...............................847-593-5957

SIGNAGE-INDOOR & OUTDOOR

XL Manufacturing ...........................................773-271-8900

Gust John Foods & Products Corp ................630-879-8700

Berkel Midwest...............................................800-921-9151

SHIPPING SERVICES

XL Manufacturing ...........................................773-271-8900

YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT

T-SHIRTS-CUSTOM PRINTED

C & R Restaurant Service .............Page 20 ...312-850-1818

VERTICAL BROILERS

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Olympia Maintenance ....................................708-344-0344

Sexton Complete Care..................Page 08 ...847-827-1188

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CLASSIFIEDS COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING Tavern with Real Estate.

Corp. license with 4am and 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. $975,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

10,400 sq. ft. warehouse 5 parking spaces.

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

600 amp service - 3-phase.

Beautiful area / Residential 150 ft. to scenic Chicago River $975,000 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Confidential #653 Mixeduse real estate w/ music venue for sale. Licenses: Tavern, PPA, Retail Food, Outdoor Patio & Incidental Liquor. Price: $2,920,000 (RE+BU) $715,000 (BU) Size: 18,200 SF (Building) 9,001 SF (Lot) 10,471 SF (Buss.) Contact: Jarrett

LINCOLN PARK- 2235 N Lincoln Ave. Straight lease with existing Type II hood & walk-in cooler. No black iron or alcohol permitted.

Near Oz Park & LP High School. Rental Rate: $3,450/Mo. (Gross) Size: 1,250 SF (Retail) 650 SF (LL) Contact: Jarrett

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LINCOLN PARK- 2273 N Lincoln Ave. Fat Sandwich Co. occupies the ground floor of a two-story building. Near Oz Park & DePaul University with strong foot & vehicle counts. Price: $84,900 (Business) Rental Rate: $2,608/Mo. (Net) Size: 680 SF Contact: Jarrett

LOOP- 300 S Riverside New construction indoor retail/bar restaurant space with outdoor deck opportunity. Located along Chicago River w/ excellent exposure to after-work commuters. Price: $33/SF (Net) CAM: $9.36/SF Tax: $4.99/SF Size: 2,700 SF Contact: Jarrett

Fantastic new retail/office/restaurant development with build-to-suit chance to create your perfect space!

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LOOP - 180 N Jefferson Zenba. Fully built-out & operating restaurant w/ high ceilings, large hood w/ scrubber, walk-in cooler & POS system. Price: $175K (Business) Rental Rate: $2,427/Mo. (NNN) Size: 1,005 SF (Business) Contact: Jerrod

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RIVER WEST- 455 N. Milwaukee Ave. Toni’s Pizza & Organic Pasta.

Profitable restaurant w/ below market rent.

Potential for growth by expanding hours of service & space. Price: $125K (Business) Rental Rate: $1,200/Mo.(Modified Gross) Size: 1,000 SF + Basement Contact: Juan

UNIVERSITY VILLAGEConfidential #649.

Established daytime restaurant on Taylor St. Features an open floor plan w/ a long bar/counter service area. Close to UIC & hospitals. Price: $164,900 (Business) Rental Rate: $2,500/Mo. (Gross) Size: 1,600 SF Contact: Jarrett

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WILLOW SPRINGS -8989 Archer Ave. Courtright’s Restaurant on 2 acres of woodland. Features custom redwood cellar, two event spaces & a garden. Price: $2.1Mil (Real Estate) Size: 11,188 SF (Building) 88,905 SF (Lot) Contact: Jerrod

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Turnkey operation with fully equipped kitchen, basement storage, furniture and bookings for a year in advance.

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WEST SUBURBS LAGRANGE AREA Corner free standing 4,800 SF bldg. plus 3,000 SF Lower Level on 22,000 SF lot For Sale: $649,500

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WESTERN SUBURBS - LAGRANGE AREA ON OGDEN AVENUE Fast food-drive in, corner stoplight intersection 3,000 +/- SF, seats 50, parks 20 For Sale/For Lease CHICAGO - TAYLOR STREET Come & join famous Taylor Street corridor Home of the original Rosebud, Tuscany, Al’s Beef, Pompei Baker, Bacci, Ferrara Bakery.

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Class A elegant, newer free standing restaurant-bar 7,959 SF bldg on 1.4 acre. It has a restaurant dining area, large u-shaped bar, banquet room, 2 high end kitchen lines, an outdoor bar and covered patio area.

Seating capacity is 326 inside and 170 in the patio area. Ready for any dining-bar concept. Asking price for Real Estate, Fixtures & Equipment: $3,100,000.

VILLA PARK ON ST. CHARLES ROAD Free standing 1,663 SF fast food bldg.

Diner, drive-in on 10,000 SF lot. Seats 60; parks 25. Completely remodeled in 2010 For Real Estate, Fixtures & Equipment $359,000. Also avail. for lease $16/SF NNN

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NORTHWEST SUBURBS Bar-Pub-Grill Trophy 3,000 SF turn-key. Sit-down, oval shape bar. Dining area-Large outdoor patio.

4 poker machines. Real $$$ Maker.

Business only $295,000 with 50% down.

Corner, turn key free standing fast food restaurant with drive-thru. Presently operating as Brown’s Chicken & Pasta. Site was approved for a Popeye’s Chicken. 2,100 SF bldg., seats 40 on 97.47x150, 14,620 SF lot For Sale $495,000 Real Estate taxes $6.29 per SF

SOUTHWEST SUBURBS-ORLAND PARK Class A elegant, free standing 8,000 SF rest-bar-banquet turn-key plus outdoor patio Seats 280 plus 100 outdoor patio Parking for 300+/-. Ready for any fine dining bar concept. For Lease, Triple Net NNN $25 per sq ft; Real Estate taxes $7.75 per sq ft.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBS 2301 W. Jefferson Street/U.S. Route 52, Joliet Hard corner free standing fast food w/ drive-thru National Tenant Location 2,700 SF bldg/22,500 SF lot Price: For Sale $999,500; For Lease $24 per SF NNN WESTERN SUBURBS 312 Main Street, St. Charles 7,524 SF on 2nd floor; 5,880 SF lot Excellent St. Charles demographics In the heart of St. Charles restaurant-barentertainment district. Plenty of night time foot traffic. For Real Estate $595,000 PIZZA!!! PIZZA!!! PIZZA!!!

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Very well established Lisle– very good cash flow Rosemont– excellent cash flow, low rent Roselle– drive-thru

NEW - SOUTHWEST SUBURBS TINLEY PARK Turn key 1,500 SF 50’s diner style, brand new Turn key, fully equipped restaurant Can be used as a breakfast/lunch concept or any fast food concept.

CHICAGO LOOP Clark and Lake Fast food restaurant 1,000 SF. Turn key-fully equipped. Rent $5,273 per month gross Food Court-next to McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, etc.

For Fixtures, Equipment and Leasehold improvements $99,500 CENTRAL WEST SUBURBS OAKBROOK TERRACE 8,000 SF restaurant-bar-banquet on 1.2 acres.

Seats 350, parks 150. Asking price for Real Estate, Fixtures & Equipment: $1,300,000 LOMBARD Free standing 7,000 SF plus 3,000 SF lower level on 1.5 acres. Seats 300, parks 150.

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Sports Bar & Grill - Far SW Subs • $900k sales • Rent $4,350 • Asking $275k Tobacco and Liquor Store - Far North Subs • Rent $1,260 mth • 2013 sales $700K+ • Price $79K + Inv Neighborhood Bar and Grill - Chicago • Rent $1,800 • Monthly sales 20k • Asking $99k Fresh Food Franchise 2 locations (1 is a Satellite location) • Downtown Chicago- Michigan ave.

• 2013 Sales $660k • Rent $9,400/mth • Asking $199k • Some owner financing for qualified buyer

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D&L PARTNERS, INC. dba Franchise PORTER HOUSE PROPERTIES Fresh Food - Loop Daniel B. Porter, MBA, Managing Broker Ave monthly sales $25k Real •Estate Brokerage/Consulting/Investments Dir Line (847) 942-2291 • ZERO rentFax (847) 510-0509 dan@porterhouseproperties.com

• Price $105k • www.porterhouseproperties.com Owner financing with 60k down Japanese Market - N Subs • Asset sale • Rent $7k/ mth • 2,200 sq ft.

• Price $12k Jamba Juice Franchise - Chicagoland • 7-8 store package - Call for details Asset Sale - Pizzerias • West Subs Pick up & Delivery $69k • NW Subs – 49 seats 3500 sq ft $75k Franchise Re-Sale Opportunities • Subways (17) • Cold Stone Creamery (2) • Pockets (1) • Papa Johns (4) • Luke’s Beef (WI) (1) • Red Mango Yogurt (2)

REALPOUL REALTYFRANCHISE OPPOR “Commerce With Morality™”

2731 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60645

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? Please Call (773) 743-2100 or Email peterjp@realpoul.com

Peter J. Poulopoulos, MBAn LOW INVESTMENT

n 41,000 LOCATIONS IN OVER 100 C For more Information BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ETC. call 773-380

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Fast Casual with Bar - est 15 years • $300K Sales • Rent $2,850 • Asking $125k • Owner financing available with 50% down

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE

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n LOW INVESTMENT n SIMPLE OPERATION n 41,000 LOCATIONS IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES n MINIMAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS For more Information call 773-380-3040 ext 25 or at

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DESCRIPTION FRUIT MARKET - Long Established and Profitable - Partnership Challenges COMMERCIAL - Offices and 3 Apartments - Sit Back and Relax - Just Collect Rents RESTAURANT - Plus Mixed Use - Includes House, Commercial - a whole block!

RESTAURANT - with Property - Well Known - Opportunity - You Must Qualify SPORTS BAR - With Property - 1.3 Acres Strip Mall - Same Owner for 30+ Years FAST FOOD - Free Standing - Long Established FAST FOOD - New Fixtures and Equipment - Small but Great!

FOR RENT - 1,200 sq. ft. - Ideal for Any Type of Store / Office - High Visibility Area FAST FOOD - 6 Days, EZ to Run, Fantastic Location, 50 Seats SPORTS BAR - With Property - Well Known Place; a Popular Destination BREAKFAST - Lunch only - 6 Days Only; Excellent Potential RESTAURANT - Low Rent - Same Owner for 40 Years - A great Deal RESTAURANT - With 6-Apartments! - A Fantastic Deal - Super Opportunity SPORTS BAR - Restaurant , Pizza - With 3.5 Acres Property - A Supper Deal BANQUETS - Fine Dining - Catering - Property and Business - Donʼt Miss it!

RESTAURANT - Free Standing Corner - Huge Profits - First and Last owner 30 years RESTAURANT - Free Standing - Well Known - Same Owners Over 40 Years RESTAURANT - With Property - Free Standing - Well Known - Excellent Business SPORTS BAR - With Property -1.5 Acres, An Unbelievable Deal!

FAST FOOD - Free Standing - Same Owners for 22 years - Money Maker - Low Rent

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ASKING $549,000 $425,000 $1,370,000 $820,000 $995,000 $130,000 $69,000 $call $149,000 $795,000 $119,000 $170,000 $650,000 $2,100,000 $1,095,000 $590,000 $995,000 $2,250,000 $1,500,000 $155,000

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• Est. over 14 yrs. Seats over 350 w/ banquet room. Facility 11,000 + sq. ft. on 2.2 acres. High volume sales. Very confidential. Call for details.

FAST FOOD

• Free standing w/ Drive-Thru. Stoplight corner. Easy Access. Steady customer flow w/ great traffic. Prop & business. All for $349,900 OBO.

Famous Forest Park pub.

Freestanding building with parking. Named in “100 BEST BARS” by Chicago Magazine.

Fully equipped kitchen. Antique bar. Dining room.

Patio. Capacity = 130. Liquor license = 2am/3am.

Lease w/ renewal options. Owner retiring...

Need enthusiastic new operators!!

BIZ, FF&E @ $149K Total package w/ RE @ $595K Freestanding restaurant. Brick. Signalized corner. Signage.

Seats 136. Parks 56. Great kitchen. Beautiful decor.

Verifiable profit with current hours of 7am – 3pm!

Or...easy to extend hours and secure liquor license for your concept. Established 30 years. Well maintained...pride of ownership shows! REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E @ $395K...OFFERS!!

ST CHARLES - GABBY’S KITCHEN

NEW LISTING FAMILY PANCAKE HOUSE

• 4,500 sq. ft. free standing facility.

Seating for 150. Very favorable lease.

Long time established. Western burbs location. Business only. Onsite parking for 50+ vehicles. Asking $249,900 OBO

RESTAURANT W/ BANQUETS • Located in Western burbs. Est. 30 yrs.

6,000 sq. ft. Offered w/ or without property.

Seating for approx. 250+ w/ banquet room.

TAVERN

Northwest suburban tavern with 2am liquor license!

Borders Chicago!! Freestanding, mixed-use building with 2 apartments, 2 garages and parking!

TVs, pool table, videos, darts, ATM...got it all!

Confidential. BIZ & REAL ESTATE. $795K

HOT AREA

Possible seller financing. Call for details.

Former “Platek’s”. Semi fixtured restaurant in Richmond!

Ready to re-open with minor investment.

Freestanding. Parking. Patio. Signage.

Liquor licence available. Inclues a 3 bedroom apartment!

REAL ESTATE @ $329K...OBO!!

JUST LISTED

Beautiful restaurant facility. Fully equipped.

State of the art build-out and FF&E package.

Dining Room, Bar and Banquet Room.

Seats 120 plus 20 on Patio. Paved lot.

Liquor license. POS system. Digital sign.

SW Suburb. Your concept works here.

Confidential. Great Lease. Key $125K!!

TURN KEY

CRESTWOOD - FORMER MITCH’S PUB

MEMBER: CRBA

Vince Ferraro

BEST BUY

16,000 SF Class A elegant freestanding restaurant offering high ceilings, 2 high end kitchen lines, dining room, bar, mezzanine & lower banquet room. No expenses spared.

Outstanding turnkey operation opportunity or bring your own concept. Seats 473, Parks 215. Affluent suburb. Signalized hard corner w/ high traffic - 54,200 VPD. Fully equipped all high end FF&E included in the leasing of the Property. For Lease.

3,100 SF End Cap 2nd Generation Sports Bar/Grill space opportunity w/ outdoor enclosed fenced beer garden. Video Poker Machines Approved. High traffic of 46,100 VPD. Black Iron. Ample parking. Signage. Outstanding exposure & visibility. For Lease.

Real Estate Services Restaurant Brokerage Division RESTAURANT/BAR

LONG GROVE - FORMER DOUBLE G’S RESTAURANT

First Time Offering - 4,333 SF Newer freestanding breakfast/lunch restaurant offering high ceilings. Outstanding turnkey operation opportunity or bring your own concept.

Prime Location in the heart of St Charles commercial corridor. Ample parking (60 spaces) w/ Outdoor patio seating. Real estate & all FF&E included in the asking price.

Priced to Sale at: $1,325,000

Food Industry News® June 2014

PONTARELLI ASSOCIATES

• “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 and business $679K.

SNACKS

WOW! In line “store” at major NW mall.

Established 20 years. If you want to be a “hands on” owner/operator, this is for you!

Won’t last @ $49K!!

VERNON HILLS - KETCHUP

FAST FOOD

Food Court of Hawthorn Mall. Tough Barrier to Enter Into. Great Turnkey Operation with all the FF&F Included. Outstanding Dailey High Foot Traffic Flow at Your Footsteps.

Offered at $125,000 or Best Offer.

NAPERVILLE- CONFIDENTIAL

COMMUNITY FAVORITE

NW Chicago. 950 sf. 3 years “New”! Pristine!

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

JUST LISTED

Turn-key operation, fully equipped with liquor license.

Freestanding building with upper level living quarters.

Located on a large, paved lot in booming Plover, Wi. Loyal local customer base plus tourists!

Owner retiring after 28 years! Call for details.

REAL ESTATE, BIZ, FF&E @ $387.5K

HIGH VOLUME

Just listed! NW side, Chicago. Freestanding, mixed use building on double lot! Vintage full service bar with decades of history and loyal patrons... Area’s “Hot Spot”! Includes 5 room, 3 bedroom apartment and 7 room, 1 bedroom apartment.

Confidential. Call for details. REAL ESTATE BIZ & BIZ @ $650K

• Restaurant w/ bar/banquets.

American contemporary menu. Steaks, chops, seafood and comfort food!

Known for its BBQ ribs. 4-Star rated upscale restaurant with casual flare. Approx. 7,000 sq. ft., seats 230 w/ parking.

Real cash cow. Newly remodeled. Turn key. Cozy & warm atmosphere. High value. Low rent. Long term lease. Owner retiring. Upper $600K’s

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• Italian café in the Western burbs.

Free standing. Approximately 2,500 sq. ft. plus basement. High volume sales.

Low rent. Property & business available.

Business only - Asking upper $200Ks. Possible seller financing. Call for details.

First Time Offering - 4,500 SF Freestanding breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant. Long time established business. Outstanding turnkey operation opportunity or bring your own concept. Prime Location in the heart of a heavily traveled commercial corridor.

Ample parking. Real estate & all FF&E included in the asking price. Priced to Sell!!!

Simeon Spirrison, CCIM & George Spirrison, CCIM 630.455.4495 www.adelphiaproperties.com

PIZZERIA FOR SALE

Bloomington Pizzeria in Business for 22 Years Nationally recognized for innovation, fully equipped, well maintained, unlimited plaza parking. Dine in, carryout, and delivery.

Group accommodations and Extensive Memorabilia.

Contact us at rataha2@hotmail.com

• Pizzeria w/ slots. Est. 27 yrs. Business only. Reasonable rent. $399,000.

FAST FOOD - NEWG PRICE

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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 $69,900.

Thinking of Buying or Selling?

Call John Moauro!

Ambassador

9999 West 143rd Street Orland Park, IL 60462

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

DELLS AREA

BAR/INVESTMENT

SITE

Former “Cugino’s”, 1881 E. Oakton, Des Plaines.

Seated 120. Parks 36. No FF&E. Paved lot, 13,200 sf. Well maintained building, 2,600 sf.

Liquor license available. Fantastic location at Oakton & River!

REAL ESTATE @ $695K

YOU CONCEPT

Totally re-habbed vintage building on Main Street (Rte # 72!) in West Dundee. FULLY EQUIPPED! Fantastic build-out with dining room/bar/banquets/patios...on the river!! Great lease.

REAL ESTATE reduced to $849K or ... ... Key $ @ $125K w/ Great Lease.

UPSCALE DINING

Excellent reputation. Located in prime spot of active center in affluent NW Suburb. High volume with verifiable, profitable financials. Fully equipped and fixtured. Perfect for chef/owner.

CONFIDENTIAL! Business, FF&E @ $260K

MORE LISTINGS AVAILABLE–CALL! SELLING? ALWAYS CONFIDENTIAL!

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