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WHITE FENCE FARM, 1376 Joliet Rd. ROMEOVILLE, Ill • 630-7839892. This establishment has several dining rooms and has been around since 1954 and boasts “The World’s Greatest Chicken.” Food is served family-style, and you’ll get plenty of starters to go along with your fried chicken. They range from coleslaw, kidney bean salad, cottage cheese and their famous corn fritters topped with powdered sugar–which were my favorite! You can ask for seconds of any of your starters, but be sure to save room for the star of the show–the chicken! It comes stacked on a plate, all crispy and hot. This is very good fried chicken! When you’re done with your meal, be sure to walk around and enjoy their collections of antiques, car museum and petting zoo.
EARL’S KITCHEN + BAR 1538 N. Clybourn Ave. CHICAGO, Ill; 312929-3952. They are located in the New City complex. The bar area was extremely busy the day I was there. We started off with some margaritas and ordered a variety of appetizers—jumbo crab cakes with remoulade, lobster and shrimp ravioli with the lobster cream sauce, the tuna poke bowl and the ahi tuna tartar tower with yuzu vinaigrette. This was a nice sampling of their menu. And, for dessert I tried the Key Lime pie with whipped cream.
JT’S CORNER TAP & EATERY, 1022 Fountain View Dr, CAROL STREAM, Ill; 331-218-4090. This fun little suburban bar & grill is a place where you can sit, relax, have a brew and watch the game on one of their many large screen TV setups. I felt like a burger, so I ordered a Big Bleu (with bleu cheese and grilled onions). They give you quite a sizable burger here. Sides are extra, but I wanted fries, so I added them to my meal. I was not disappointed; everything was good.
CHICAGO FISH AND CHICKEN, 333 Schmale Rd. CAROL STREAM, Ill 630456-4513. This place serves breaded and fried chicken for dine-in and for pick-up. They also have tenders, wings and a generous offering of appetizers. Since I was sharing, I decided to pick-up an 8 piece mix of chicken with one side. My side order was coleslaw; it was fresh and tasty. The chicken was cooked to order, hot and ready with my choice of sauce (hot or mild). It was enjoyable. I will be back.
SALSA STREET MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA, 211 Randhurst Village Dr. MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill • 847-749-1801. I loved this place. The space was spacious and cheerful. On the menu they offer Mexican Street food. Their guacamole was creamy and delicious. For my entrée I tried a couple of the Mexican Street Tacos–the Citrus marinated steak and the Al Pastor which was marinated pork with pineapple and mango salsa. This was very good and the flavors were incredible. For dessert we ordered the Mexican Flan. This is definitely a place to check out.
PONTIAC FAMILY KITCHEN, 904 W. Custer Ave. PONTIAC, Ill; 815844-3155 This old time coffee shop and family restaurant keeps the coffee cup full and the food served hot. I had the Denver Omelet, and they even buttered my toast! The server was friendly and said she'd been working there for more than 20 years. It was quite obvious that they had a lot of regulars dining there. I can see why. The food, service and atmosphere were great. It's conveniently located just east of I-55.
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Market is the brain child of Victor Bomprezzi Jr. and partner and cousin John Scorza. Victor is a 3rd generation meat man with his grandfather Victor Bomprezzi starting in the meat business back in the 1940’s, and then his father Victor and Joe Bomprezzi along with John Scorza and Victor Jr have run International Meat Company since 1988.
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When the meat business gets in your blood it's in your blood for life. One such example of this is 3rd generation business leaders from International Meat Company who recently launched Top Butcher Market. The retail store located at 7128 West Grand Ave is a new 8,000 sq. foot facility which will be home to an old school “butcher shop” experience along with a specialty market featuring ready to eat prepared meals, charcuterie boards, and daily sandwich specials from their open kitchen, which is helmed by Executive Chef and General Manager David Berni. The operation is also set up to be a culinary training center for cooking classes and special events. It's a comfortable space with exposed brick, warm wood floors, a copper tin ceiling and a counter that feels like a chefs table because you're facing the kitchen as they prepare meals in front of you.
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Chef Michael Lachowicz, owner of Aboyer French Brasserie and George Trois, recently hosted a three course cigar dinner at his restaurant. Featuring two restaurants under one roof, the George Trois Group is the premiere destination of Chicago’s North Shore. Guests at this event were treated to three premium cigars, each paired with the perfect food and wine for each course. The restaurant hosts several of these private events each year.
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Dave Zagorac and Al Schilling of Tierra Environmental pose with the newest addition to its grease trap pumping truck fleet. This new truck has been designed to fit into tight areas, alleyways and garages. The Tierra team of pumping trucks crisscrosses the Greater Chicagoland area including Northwest Indiana every day, where they keep restaurants, food plants and other food businesses running efficiently and hygienically, by eliminating grease trap, ejector pit and sludge pit back-ups. Get to know Tierra Environmental before you need them. Check out their ad on page 43 of this issue.
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Hourly employees want more time and flex ibility in their daily lives. Even if you can’t give employees the ability to work from home, you can still save them time and money. Health insurance and voluntary benefits are typi cally something hourly employees of small businesses could only dream of having, but now you can make those dreams come true. Providing your employees with Fortune 500 health plans and benaefits packages is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Choose HR solutions that best fit your company’s needs. An HR company’s affordable solutions will save your company time and money and help attract new hires. Health and voluntary benefit packages are extra perks that allow for more personalization that can help satisfy the unique needs of each worker, especially in today’s multigenerational workforce. Many come at little to no cost for your business. The voluntary benefits market has been expanding steadily over the years and will continue to grow in 2022. Dental and vision care continue to be standard voluntary benefits, but as inflation continues to impact workplaces and personal lives, nontraditional offerings like critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet in surance, identity theft and group legal are becoming popular. One of the best perks of voluntary benefits is that they are, in fact, optional, so employees can opt for the coverage that matters most to them. Since employees often face unique stressors or chal lenges, employers can partner with an HR company to offer a wide array of benefits and services to support their workforces without stretching their own resources.
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The pandemic has undoubtedly increased employee stress, de pression and anxiety. As a result, many employees need more mental health support than before the pandemic. On the other hand, employ ees may have put off preventive care or other health care services during the pandemic. One way to combat those issues is to help make remote health services more accessible and affordable. To ensure employees receive necessary physical and mental health support, telemedicine or remote health services can help increase accessibil ity to resources and treatment; they have proven to be a valuable and cost-effective way to receive medical care from the comfort of home. As such, telemedicine is quickly proving to be a game-changer, and employers will want to consider adopting or expanding their cur rent offerings to accommodate it.
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But some things remain the same as Two Brothers Brewing Company approaches its 25th Anniversary. Just like those early days, Two Brothers remains 100% family owned, independent, and committed to their values and their community. They continue to create high-quality, diverse, well designed products that push the boundaries of innovation. “My brother and I still get excited about coming up with new products and seeing them come to life,” said Ebel. “Of course the best part is when they are ready to enjoy with friends and family. ” With that in mind, Two Brothers will commemorate its 25th Anniversary with what it does best: release new products, rerelease a few beers from the past, and throw a big party to celebrate.
In celebration of 25 years of beers, Two Brothers Artisan Brewing is releasing a 25th Anniversary Mixed 12-Pack. This exciting package will feature a new 25th Anniversary Double IPA (9.6% ABV) that showcases Two Brothers innovation and creativity. Five different hops are used throughout each step of the brewing process, while a proprietary new yeast is added that unlocks and boosts all the fruity aromas. The end result is a well-balanced, flavor-forward Double IPA that perfectly encapsulates Two Brothers 25 years of brewing. The 25th Anniversary Mixed 12-Pack will also include three returning favorites from Two Brothers 25-year-history. Both Jim and Jason each picked one of their favorite beers to bring back and their fans got involved to choose the third through an online vote earlier in the year. Local Chicago artist, Matt Pennetti, designed a fun and creative design for the 25th Anniversary can and 12-pack box.
A lot has changed since 1996, when brothers Jim and Jason Ebel decided to follow their passion and do something very few people in the country had tried. They opened a craft brewery. Now, 25 years later, that two-man passion project has grown into a lifestyle brand that includes craft beer, specialty coffee, handcrafted spirits and artisan restaurants.Along the way came hundreds of beers and almost as many awards that helped shaped the Chicago craft beer scene into what it has become. “It’s amazing to see how far the craft beer segment has come since we started Two Brothers,” said Two Brothers co-founder, Jason Ebel. “There were just a handful of breweries in the Midwest. Now the Chicagoland area has a huge, vibrant, craft beer scene that rivals anywhere in the world.”
While Two Brothers Artisan Brewing is achieving its 25th Anniversary, Two Brothers Artisan Spirits is approaching an important milestone as well. Since its launch in 2017, Two Brothers Artisan Spirits has been aging hundreds of barrels of spirits in their distillery in Aurora. Recently, some of these products are ready to be bottled and enjoyed. Last year saw the release of Two Bothers Roundhouse Small Batch Bourbon, a blend of just a couple barrels. Two Brothers just bottled their 8th small batch, which sells out quicker each time it is released.
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Two Brothers Coffee Roasters is also celebrating with new releases, including the Two Brothers 25th Anniversary coffee roast. This limited release will be available online and at the recently reopened Two Brothers Roundhouse café starting April 1st. Other projects include the Two Brothers Coffee Roasters Studio Elite Series, which features extremely limited batches of some of the best and rarest coffees from around the world. These coffees are offered only several times throughout the year, exclusively through the Two Brothers Coffee Roasters website. For more info visit: twobrothersbrewing.com.
Two Brothers will also be releasing new and seasonal beers throughout the year, including a new sour, an Amplifier IPA line extension and a number of limited releases.
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“We were blown away by the enthusiasm from the students in the class and the reception Urbanbelly received from the rest of the campus,” says McGowan, “the class project showed us that a concept like this would work and exceed our expectations.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Aramark to bring our concepts to Purdue, where we’ve chosen various restaurant concepts that we believe will be popular among their student population,”
Cornerstone’s arrival to Purdue has been years in the making and connections between the groups first started as an experiential learning course on Purdue’s campus. Four years ago, Purdue students were tasked with implementing an Urbanbelly pop-up as a course project. The students ran and marketed the pop-up and it served as a test run for the partnership that has now arrived on campus.
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Group, Chicago’s acclaimed restaurant collective known for Michael Jordan’s Steak Houses and thriving partnerships with beloved Chef Bill Kim, brings five dining concepts to Purdue University’s Memorial Union recently opened. The arrival of Cornerstone’s five concepts to West Lafayette is through a partnership with Aramark, Purdue’s food service provider, which oversees and operates the collective’s kiosks in Memorial Union.
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Wingstop CEO Charlie Morrison has left after almost a decade to take the chief executive reins at drive-thru concept Salad and Go, and the Texas-based wing chain has promoted Michael Skipworth to succeed him. Skipworth credits Morrison with developing Wingstop’s digital capabilities and positioning the chain for future growth. Source: nrn.com
A team of scientists at the University of Naples Federico II has developed a method for producing a yeast-free pizza dough by preparing a dough with just flour, water and salt, placing it into an autoclave, pumping in gas and letting it cook at high pressure and temperature. Despite the team’s success, challenges remain in maintaining taste and obtaining the large autoclaves necessary to create a dough large enough for a traditional pizza.
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McDonald’s teased the limited-time return of its Szechuan sauce with a billboard in Times Square and social media content urging fans to text a number to get information about a new menu item that will only be available to order via its app. “It’s only returned three other times in the past 24 years, and we’re excited for fans to get another taste of the elusive favorite for just a few days,” McDonald’s said in a statement about the sauce, which it created in 1998 as part of a promotion for the Disney movie “Mulan.” Source: USA Today
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A first-of-its-kind partnership with the James Beard Foundation, Texas and San Antonio’s unique culinary draws are coming to the forefront of national attention with the launch of Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival. The four-day festival “with a purpose” will showcase renowned and up-and-coming chefs from Texas and the city of San Antonio, as well as national all-stars. Debuting October 2730, 2022. Beyond Meat® and PepsiCo’s Planet Partnership debuts Beyond Meat Jerky, the joint venture’s First Product, at Retailers Nationwide. Beyond Meat Jerky is Beyond Meat’s first shelf-stable product, unlocking new channels of distribution with availability everywhere from grocery stores to gas stations, and club stores to pharmacies. Darling Ingredients Inc. the world’s leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, announced Chick-fil-A, Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to convert its used cooking oil into cleaner burning renewable transportation fuel. Domino’s Pizza, Inc., the largest pizza company in the world, understands there wouldn’t be any pizza to deliver without farmers– and young people pursuing careers in agriculture. In recognition of its support of the agriculture industry, Domino’s is announcing the beginning of a new five-year, $1.5 million commitment to the National FFA Organization. Hyatt Hotels Corporation introduces Work from Hyatt: Offsite--Signature Team Building Experiences Package. In the age of remote work, from cooking classes and city scavenger hunts to sailing regattas and sound bath experiences, Work from Hyatt: Offsite will cater to corporate groups of all sizes. Nestlé USA announced a $675 million investment to build a new beverage facility in Glendale, Arizona. As the
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Impossible Foods Introduces Impossible™ Sausage Links — An Uncompromising Plant-Based Sausage. They have the savory taste of pork sausage and are available in three deliciously unique flavors: Bratwurst, Italian and Spicy. The seasoned ground sausage is then stuffed into a plant-based casing before being twisted off, similar to how stuffed animal sausage is formed. Impossible Sausage Links can be grilled directly on an open flame or in a pan, and can be eaten whole or used in easy, delicious recipes like sandwiches, pastas, sheet-pan dinners and more.
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This month I am proud to be pictured with Nick Baffles owner of Orland Park’s Blissful Banana Cafe. This charming breakfast and lunch café has your standard fare along with many healthy and vegan specialties. Established in 2012, every guest gets a sample treat of their signature Banana Bliss, an all-natural fresh banana dessert. Be sure to stop in and say hello.
Jackie Sambursky and Bobby Dowson are with the Illinois Department of Agriculture an agency helping all types of Illinois food producers to market their products. Jackie and Bobby work tirelessly to help those with food supply businesses connect to the buyers, suppliers and distributors. Their agency hosts a section at the NRA Show filled with Illinois Food Companies. If your goal is to buy local and support the food companies who make this state great, be sure to visit them at the show or look them up after.
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Anna Dawson and Jim Gallagher are part of SpotOn’s Chicago market sales team. This POS company is constantly innovating to help food business owners and others save time and money. Anna & Jim are holding SpotOn’s latest handheld innovation, a POS terminal that fits into the palm of your hand. You can send orders to the kitchen, (WIFI or Cellular), process payments, manage tables, email customer receipts, it’s an employee timeclock, standard credit card processing and cashing discount payment system. Each device has 8 hours of charge. These are excellent if power interruptions are an issue becasue you’ll still be able to collect payments and receive orders. Because SpotOn’s reporting is all cloud based, it makes it easy for owners to access 91 different reports from anywhere in the world. For more information, you can meet Anna and Jim at our June 7th Shmoozefest event and also find their number under POS systems in our Buyers Directory on page 33 of this issue.
Pam Gingrich is with Bloomington, Illinois based Beer Nuts, an American brand of snack food building on the original product, peanuts with a sweet-and-salty glazing. With a catchy name and smart distribution, word got out and over a half-century later, the unique taste has consumers buying them again and again. Beer Nuts sells through distributors and also direct to bars, c-stores, grocers, distributors and restaurants, with free shipping for orders over $75. If you’re looking for a delicious snack to offer to your customers with no labor, check out Beer Nuts.
Jennifer Deless is the owner of Simply Salsa, a company and brand sold in retail stores and to foodservice operations. It’s just like homemade salsa, only better. This fresh pack salsa is made with high quality natural ingredients, and is available in 3 heat/flavor profiles. Consumers love Simply Salsa because of its fresh clean flavor, and foodservice operators love it because of the labor savings, great taste, convenience and consistency. For a sample presentation or more info, check out Jennifer’s ad on page 12 of this issue.
Ron and Sherri Larson are with FreeN’ Fun BarBingo, a new spin on a very old game. Customers are invited to play for prizes supplied by local businesses and by the bar itself. The big draw is that it is free for customers to play. The firm started as six locations which quickly grew to multiple shows 7 nights per week. Some locations are enjoying such great success with their FreeN’ Fun BarBingo night that they are adding second and third nights. What sets FreeN’ Fun BarBingo apart from the rest is that instead of a ball cage, numbers are drawn randomly by professional software that displays each called number on TV screens at your location. They train your host to conduct an upbeat, professional show that is entertaining for your customers.
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On March 14-15, the Illinois Craft Brewers held its convention in Blooming ton, Ill. The trade show attracted numerous vendors, suppliers and sales people associated with the beer industry. Seminars were presented on the topics of quality control, sustainability, consumer research, best practices for small to mid-size brewers, crop predictablity, safety and inclusivity.
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New Paradise Bakery recently opened at 574244 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago. The bakery’s story began its story in 1978 in Palermo, Sic ily. What started as a traditional Sicilian bakery and gelateria has now become much more. New Paradise is a laboratory of fine traditional Italian desserts, gelato, deli, and everything in between. They have been sweetly feeding cus tomers for three generations in Sicily, and have evolved their recipes after meticulously search ing for (and finding) the finest raw ingredients and collaborating with the best craftsmen. Care and passion goes into every step of the New Paradise process. Traditional recipes are the backbone of their production, but taste, aware ness of new trends, and creativity will keep them relevant.
President Bill Clinton signed into law the National Moment of Remembrance Act on Dec. 28, 2000, which asks Americans to pause on Memorial Day at 3 p.m. local time for one minute to honor those who died protecting America’s rights and freedoms. Target’s Curbside Drive Up Service will offer Starbucks and returns. Guests will be able to add a Starbucks order and make a return within
According to The Knot Real Weddings Study: Looking Ahead, 75% of couples who got engaged in 2021 have already set a date for 2022. Summer and fall will continue to be the most popular seasons to get married with 65% of couples choosing to wed during this time frame. For the sixth year running, October is poised to be the most popular month to get married. Colorado-based Camp Bow Wow is North America’s largest pet care franchise, with 200 locations in 42 states and Canada. Since 2000, the camp concept has provided the highest levels of fun, safety and service for its campers and peace of mind for their parents. Dogs romp together in an open-play environment, and pricing is allinclusive. The Deseret News ‘Faith in America Survey’ reveals Americans still hold religious beliefs, despite a decline in religious participation; more than 70% of Americans believe the nation’s ‘moral compass’ is pointed in the wrong direction.
Target’s fast, convenient and easy-to-use curbside service in select markets in 2022. Taste of Bloomington, Indiana will return on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Showers Plaza on Morton Street this year. The event brings together local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and live music to create the best night of the season. Participating restaurants and featured performers are to be announced. The Centers for Disease Control has issued a new report regarding produce consumption and the numbers haven’t moved. Only one in ten Americans consume enough fruits and vegetables each day, which is unchanged from previous survey levels announced in 2015. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum announced the debut of its new special exhibition, The TwentyYear War: Our Next Greatest Generation, on view from nowOctober 2, 2022. This exhibition is derived from “The TwentyYear War,” a book that was officially launched at the museum during the 20-year anniversary of 9/11. Untappd—part of the Next Glass family of brands, announce the world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer enthusiasts is heading back to Charlotte for the Untappd Charlotte Beer Festival! Untappd will host this in-person festival on Saturday June 18th, 2022, at the American Legion Memorial Stadium. The 2022 Nebraska Passport program will once again feature 70 attractions in 10 themed categories. This year’s program represents 51 communities spanning the entire state. travelers will have from May 1 through September 30 to visit the attractions and get their stamps. Visit - NebraskaPassport.com.
As consumer demand for plant-based and clean label products continues to rise, Idahoan ® is proud to announce the launch of its new Honest Earth® brand of products for the foodservice market. The Honest Earth brand represents the company’s commitment to using simple ingredients, preparing its products according to sustainable practices, using a proprietary cooking method that preserves the integrity of the potato for premium Fresh-Dried™ quality and flavor. Made with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives – and using only Certified 100% Idaho ® Potatoes – the Honest Earth portfolio includes three key speed-scratch products: Honest Earth® Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Sea Salt; Honest Earth® Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Butter & Sea Salt; Honest Earth® Hash Brown Shredded Potatoes with a Hint of Sea Salt & Pepper (shown).
Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, have expanded their partnership with Pay Near Me. Greyhound customers can now pay with cash at over 32,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, CVS, 7-Eleven, ACE Cash Express, Family Dollar and Casey’s.
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Reveliotis Law PC Page 31 312-230-0160
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Dearborn Architects 312-939-3838
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Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn Page 21 773-801-1600
Sweet Bee 847-828-4812
Pork Mafi a Inc 312-543-5368
Chicago Booth Page 12 773-378-8400
BUSINESS CREDIT & FINANCING
Apple Growth Partners Page 25 224-585-3315
Meirtran ATM Page 28 815-275-8031
AWNINGS & CANOPIES
Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery Page 41 847-671-5216
North Shore Baking Corp 773-655-3485
BEVERAGES
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
ARCHITECTURAL METAL ACCENTS
Waco Manufacturing 312-733-0054
ADVERTISING
ARTISAN FOOD PRODUCTS
Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
BAR SUPPLIES
Digital Strategy & Consulting • Digital Marketing • Integrations Hosting & Security • Post-Launch Support
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 4 708-547-5969
Thatcher Oaks Awnings Page 25 630-833-5700
Il Mulino di Valenzano Bakery Page 41 847-671-5216
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ARCHITECTS
Bulldog Packaging 630-458-1152
ACCOUNTANTS
JR Dessert Bakery Page 40 773-465-6733
BAKERY PRODUCTION TRAINING
United Fast Food & Beverage 847-616-0711
BAKLAVA
Chicago Booth Page 12 773-378-8400
Instantwhip Chicago Page 29 773-235-5588
Eli’s Cheesecakes Page 18 773-736-7417
BEVERAGE DISPENSING-EQUIPMENT
ASIAN FOOD PRODUCTS
Libanais Sweets 847-329-5060
Kool Technologies Page 19 630-483-2256
BANNERS & POSTERS
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BINGO PROMOTIONS
Free and Fun Bar Bingo 708-243-5530
Wood Food Systems Page 46 847-949-9663
STR Construction Page 27 847-814-8417
BUSINESS-OPPORTUNITIES
Progressive Dynamics Page 32 630-289-3421
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
BUTTER-PREPORTIONED-WHIPPED
ASSOCIATIONS
Waco Manufacturing 312-733-0054
BEER GAS
Trendler Inc Page 15 773-255-4407
BATCH FREEZERS
Pigchaser BBQ Sauce 847-223-0492
AIR FILTERS-SALES & SERVICE
Chicago Booth Page 12 773-378-8400
Mario Sign Designs 773-818-7446
Danish Maid Butter Co Page 4 773-731-8787
Milano Baking Company 800-495-BUNS
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
Ken’s Foods Page 48 800-633-5800
BUTTER-CLARIFIED
BUTTER - COMPOUND/FLAVORED
ATTORNEYS
BROASTERS
BEEF New S B L Inc Page 30 773-376-8280
Illinois Restaurant Association Page 22 312-787-4000
BREAD & ROLLS
Web Design & Development
Laner Muchin 312-467-9800
Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
BBQ SAUCE- RUBS & SEASONINGS
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
Village of Wheeling Page 14 847-499-9094
Sweet Bee 847-828-4812
AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEMS
Starving for more online sales?
Zink Filtration Page 14 800-492-7400
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
Wisconsin Restaurant Association 608-216-2809
BAKERS-WHOLESALE
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
Accurate Printing 708-824-0058
BBQ SAUCE
Lifestyle Beverages Page 26 630-941-7000
AIR CONDITIONING-SYSTEMS CLEANING
BOOTHS
Chesterfi eld Awnings Page 10 773-239-1511
AWNINGS - SALES & SERVICE
BAKERY & DESSERT CONSULTING
info@americaneagle.com 877.WEBNOW.1 (877.932.6691)
Danish Maid Butter Co Page 4 773-731-8787
GARC Page 19 847-824-6941
BOOTHS-UPHOLSTERERS
BAGS-CUSTOM PRINTED
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
BAR STOOLS
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
Fisherman’s Pride Page 47 800-543-2110
CANNOLI & CANNOLI PRODUCTS
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT
GOURMET PRODUCE
Fox Valley Fire & Safety Page 32 847-695-5990
A&P Grease Trappers Inc 630-231-0905
Tierra Environmental Page 43 888-551-1998
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
FREEZERS-ALL TYPES
GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS
Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
H/R-HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Big Sky Franchising Team 855-824-4759
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Vienna Beef Page 15 773-278-7800
A D E Foodservice Equipment 630-628-0811
GAMING TERMINALS
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 04 708-547-5969
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
United Fast Food & Beverage 847-616-0711
Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) 773-278-7800
DIRECT MAIL PROGRAMS
FOODSERVICE EQUIP REP & MAINTENANCE
DUCT CLEANING
Redco Foodservice Equipment Page 06 800-722-5460
InnPowerment Hospitality Consulting 312-399-5655
Artisan Specialty Foods 708-762-5238
A&P Grease Trappers Inc 630-231-0905
CODE CORRECTION CONSTRUCTION
CHEESECAKES
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
CHAIRS-COMMERCIAL
JR Dessert Bakery Page 40 773-465-6733
STR Construction Page 27 847-814-8417
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
GREASE TRAP PUMPING SERVICE
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 04 708-547-5969
Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
Trendler Inc Page 15 773-255-4407
DESSERTS
Employco USA Page 03 630-920-0000
FOOD PRODUCTS
LED Billboard Trucks 312-924-7979
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn Page 21 773-801-1600
Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas Page 23 630-480-2282
alaMODE FOODS INC Page 02 847-671-1111
Tec Foods Inc Page 10 773-638-5310
GOURMET FOODS
Apple Growth Partners Page 25 224-585-3315
CHICKEN-PROGRAMS
Alfa Restaurant Supply 773-588-6688
Bistro Soups (Div of Vienna Beef) 773-278-7800
CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
Walter Daniels Construction 773-775-0170
Instantwhip Chicago Page 29 773-235-5588
DAIRY-PRODUCTS
FOOD DISTRIBUTORS
Cugini Distribution Page 25 708-695-9471
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 42 888-908-5600
HALAL FOOD PRODUCTS
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
CORPORATE GIFTS
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 42 888-908-5600
Mahoney Environmental Inc 815-730-2088
Chef’s Kitchen/Dearborn Page 21 773-801-1600
COMPRESSED GAS
SuperClean 847-361-0289
KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820
Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy Company 773-523-8861
Wood Food Systems Page 46 847-949-9663
CARRYOUT & CATERING PACKAGING
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream Page 45 847-671-3326
Create Inc Chicago Page 18 773-664-4024
FLOOR-NON-SLIP TREATMENT
GARC Page 19 847-824-6941
FSI/Foodservice Solutions 847-719-6088
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
E Formella & Sons Page 25 630-873-3208
CAKES & DESSERTS
Kaluzny Brothers Inc 815-744-1453
CPA FIRMS
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448
Bulldog Packaging 630-458-1152
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
GREASE TRAP SERVICE
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
Chicago Sweet Connection Page 9 773-283-4430
Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets 630-514-1338
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Custom Cooler & Freezer Page 02 630-879-3131
alaMODE FOODS INC Page 02 847-671-1111
DESSERT SUPPLIES
Food Industry News 847-699-3300 DISHMACHINES & CHEMICALS
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
JR Dessert Bakery Page 40 773-465-6733
Chef’s Quality Meats 708-333-0880
Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
CO-PACKING & PRIVATE LABEL
CHAIRS
Performance Foodservice: Chicago Page 13 630-896-1991
GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS
Tugboat Coffee 630-390-6613
GYROS
HALAL MEAT WHOLESALE
Milano Baking Company 800-495-BUNS CO2
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
Vienna Beef Page 15 773-278-7800
FRYERS
Atlas Employment Services Page 06 847-671-1557
V Formusa Company 847-813-6040
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
HAMBURGER PATTY MANUFACTURER
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Kool Technologies Page 19 630-483-2256
Eli’s Cheesecakes Page 18 773-736-7417
COFFEE ROASTERS
FRYER OIL RECYCLING
COOKING EQUIPMENT
B & B Foodservice Page 19 815-834-2621
Kaluzny Brotherrs Inc 815-744-1453
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
CONDIMENTS
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344 EGGS
CASH & CARRY OUTLETS
COLD STORAGE
Laner Muchin 312-467-9800 ENERGY BROKER
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Eli’s Cheesecakes Page 18 773-736-7417
Team Chicago Menio Global Page 19 847-920-7252
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
CardConnect 224-325-4466
Waco Manufacturing 312-733-0054
CONSULTANTS-RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY
CARRY OUT PACKAGING
Savory Crust Gourmet Empanadas Page 23 630-480-2282 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
Sexton Group Floor Care Page 05 847-827-1188
Tierra Environmental Page 43 888-551-1998
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
DAIRY-DISTRIBUTOR
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT-REPAIR
FOODSERVICE-SUPPLIES
CALAMARI
Darling Ingredients Inc Page 26 708-388-3223
GELATO EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING
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COMPUTER SUPPORT
All About Personnel Page 09 630-336-6238
ELECTRICAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Tec Foods Inc Page 10 773-638-5310
Performance Foodservice: Milwaukee Page 13 800-775-9030
CHILI
Thunderbird Food Machinery Page 29 866-451-1668
FILTERS-EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
Four Star Mushrooms 847-687-7676
GREASE RECYCLING
Rob Bernstein - Laner Muchin 312-342-7778 EMPLOYMENT LAW
BUYING GROUPS/CO-OPS
Lezza Spumoni & Desserts Page 47 708-547-5969
Motembo Foods 800-692-4814
Simply Salsa Page 12 815-514-3993
Chicago Sweet Connection Page 09 773-283-4430
EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS
GELATO
DISINFECTING SERVICES
Kikkoman Sales USA 630-954-1244
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448
Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
Step Advantage 312-801-4123
Losurdo Inc 630-833-4650
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 42 888-908-5600
Century Energy Solutions Page 31 630-817-3164
FRANCHISE-CONSULTANTS
FSI/Foodservice Solutions 847-719-6088
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
CONTRACT LABOR SERVICES
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Aces Up Gaming 773-209-4800
CORNED BEEF-FRESH
FOODSERVICE-EQUIPMENT PARTS
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
GLYCOL REFRIGERATION SYSTEM & REPAIR
CSI - Coker Service Inc Page 42 888-908-5600
GREASE REMOVAL SERVICE
GREASE-EXHAUST CLEANING
Employco USA Page 03 630-920-0000
DESSERTS-WHOLESALE
McCook Cold Storage 708-357-2585
FOODSERVICE- LAYOUT & DESIGN
GRAND OPENING PROMOTIONS
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
FLATBREADS
Tec Foods Inc Page 10 773-638-5310
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
ETHNIC FOODS
GIARDINIERA
Darling Ingredients Inc Page 26 708-388-3223
Wilkens Foodservice 708-235-0788
Chicago Booth Page 12 773-378-8400
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448 EMPANADAS
Darling Ingredients Inc Page 26 708-388-3223
STR Construction Page 27 847-814-8417
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344 FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 44 888-491-1641
Silverleaf Construction 708-398-3222
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 847-987-9738
Fox Valley Farms 630-231-3005
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
INTERNET ADVERTISING
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream Page 45 847-671-3326
Pastorelli Foods Page 11 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK
HVAC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
JAPANESE-FOOD PRODUCTS
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX
Concklin Insurance Agency 630-268-1600
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
Cugini Distribution Page 25 708-695-9471
Step Advantage 312-801-4123
KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820
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Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Peerless Liquors 773-378-3908 LOGISTICS COMPANIES
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
Chicago Sweet Connection Page 09 773-283-4430
Rose Pest Solutions Page 20 800-GOT-PEST
All Events Photography 312-543-2100
POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 07 773-265-6500 ORGANIC FOODS
Instantwhip Chicago Page 29 773-235-5588
Kool Technologies Page 19 630-483-2256
Alfa Restaurant Supply 773-588-6688
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
Caro Insurance Services 708-745-5031
PATIO & DECK BUILDERS
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
HEALTH INSURANCE
Laner Muchin 312-467-9800
Vienna Beef Page 15 773-278-7800
INSURANCE
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
JUICER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Alpha POS Systems Inc 630-690-9232
Berkel Midwest 800-921-9151
Chef’s Quality Meats 708-333-0880
PHOTOGRAPHY
PIZZA SAUSAGE
HOT DOGS - NATURAL
Sarfatty Associates 847-920-1100
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
PAYROLL SERVICES
Employco USA Page 03 630-920-0000
PEST CONTROL
National Restaurant Association 312-715-5363
Thatcher Oaks Awnings Page 25 630-833-5700
KITCHEN FLOOR NON-SLIP TREATMENTS
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
HOT DOGS
ICE MACHINES-SALES-RENTAL OR LEASING
Redco Foodservice Equipment Page 06 800-722-5460
Major Appliance Service 708-447-4100
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 44 888-491-1641 MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVES
Tec Foods Inc Page 10 773-638-5310
PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN
R&F Plumbing and Sewer Inc 630-544-8947
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
MAYONNAISE
MEDITERRANEAN FOODS
WM Schwartz Insurance 847-525-2846
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 07 773-265-6500 OILS & SHORTENING
PACKAGING MATERIALS
PATIO ENCLOSURES
HELIUM
Up ‘N Adam Service and Supply Inc 877-876-2326
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Instantwhip Chicago Page 29 773-235-5588
INSURANCE SERVICES
MEAT-WHOLESALE
MEATS -WHOLE PIGS-GOATS-LAMB Park Packing Company Page 26 773-254-0100
Pastorelli Foods Page 11 800-SOS-AUCY OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
PASTRIES
PASTRY CONSULTING
PACKAGING SYSTEMS
PATIO HEATERS
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
PORK PRODUCTS
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
La Criolla 312-243-8882
HUMMUS & SPREADS
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
Four Star Mushrooms 847-687-7676
Cacciatore Insurance Page 42 312-264-6055
JANITOR-SUPPLIES
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE & REP
PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES
PIZZA SAUCE
North Shore Baking Corp 773-655-3485 LAW FIRMS
Digital Market POS 312-300-4048
ISU Northwest Insurance Services 847-310-0400
Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010
Cacciatore Insurance Page 42 312-264-6055
HISPANIC FOOD PRODUCTS
LED Billboard Trucks 312-924-7979 NETWORKING - COMPUTERS
A Maestranzi Sons Page 42 630-504-2865 KOSHER-FOOD PRODUCTS
OILS & FATS-COOKING
Gallagher Page 08 630-285-3686
B & B Foodservice Page 19 815-834-2621 MILK
KITCHEN-EXHAUST SYSTEMS/CLEANING
Ice Solutions 24 Page 22 847-987-9738
Pastafresh Home Made Pasta Page 20 773-745-5888
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
Cobblestone Ovens 847-635-0172
Ramar Supply Co Page 45 708-233-0808
Kool Technologies Page 19 630-483-2256
Sweet Bee 847-828-4812
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Red Hot Chicago 800-249-5226
Mackay Heating & Mechanical Page 12 847-381-0448
PICKLES & RELISH
Crawford Sausage 773-277-3095
SpotOn Inc 937-830-0828
Olympia Maintenance 708-344-0344
PLUMBERS
Serrelli’s Foods Page 46 877-385-BEEF
Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
ICE CREAM
Berkel Midwest 800-921-9151
Empire Cooler Service Page 42 312-733-3900
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Devanco Foods Page 08 847-228-7070
MUSHROOMS-LOCALLY GROWN
HANDYMAN SERVICES
ICE CREAM-YOGURT
Society Insurance Page 02 888-576-2438
Mc Cloud Services Page 27 800-332-7805
PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS
Fatima Zabiha Foods 630-620-5000
Vienna Beef Page 15 773-278-7800
PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS
Barrington Packaging Services 888-814-7999
Homer’s Gourmet Ice Cream Page 32 847-251-0477
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 07 773-265-6500 OILS & VINEGAR
ADP 847-507-4210
ICE-MAKING EQUIPMENT/REPAIR & SERVICE
Kikkoman Sales USA 630-954-1244
New S B L Inc Page 30 773-376-8280
Instantwhip Chicago Page 29 773-235-5588
E Formella & Sons Page 25 630-873-3208
PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION
A D E Foodservice Equipment 630-628-0811
Gallagher Page 08 630-285-3686
Restaurant Handyman 847-232-4474
LINEN SUPPLY & RENTAL SERVICE
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 07 773-265-6500
OVENS-SALES & SERVICE
Neil Jones Food Company 800-543-4356
Cacciatore Insurance Page 42 312-264-6055
Anichini Brothers 312-644-8004
POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES
INSURANCE-INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL
Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
TNG Industries 708-449-1100
CardConnect 224-325-4466
Mori Milk & All Star Ice Cream Page 45 847-671-3326
Retail Control Solutions 630-521-9900
New S B L Inc Page 30 773-376-8280
Peer Foods 773-927-1440
NEIGHBORHOOD MARKETING
B & B Foodservice Page 19 815-834-2621
STR Construction Page 27 847-814-8417
POS SYSTEMS
Alpha POS Services Inc 630-690-9232
Enviromatic Corp of America Page 40 800-325-8476
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Page 21 608-221-8640
ICE CREAM-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY
KNIFE EXCHANGE SERVICE
Park Packing Company Page 26 773-254-0100
MINI PASTRIES
HISPANIC FOOD DISTRIBUTION
NITROGEN
Columbus Vegetable Oils Page 07 773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS
PITA BREAD
Cosmopolitan Textile 773-254-6100 LIQUOR-WHOLESALE
Accurate Printing 708-824-0058 MEXICAN FOOD PRODUCTS
Olympia Food Industries Page 17 847-349-9358
Digital Market POS 312-300-4048
Barringon Packaging Services 888-814-7999
Grecian Delight Foods 847-364-1010 MENUS-CUSTOM PRINTED
ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT REPAIR & SUPPLY
PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES
MacCARB Page 12 877-427-2499
POULTRY-FRESH
ITALIAN BEEF
PAPER-PRODUCTS
ITALIAN FOOD SPECIALTIES
Giant Regrigeration Page 43 773-539-9629
Employco USA Page 03 630-920-0000
HOOD EXHAUST & FAN CLEANING
Food Industry News 847-699-3300
International Meat Company 773-622-1400
ICE MACHINE REPAIR & SANITIZING
Berkel Midwest 800-921-9151
MEAT PROCESSING EQUIP SALES & SERVICE
JUICERS-FRUIT & VEGETABLES
SLICERS-SALES & SERVICE
Free and Fun Bar Bingo 708-243-5530
Perishable Distribution Solutions Page 44 888-491-1641
Chicago Booth Page 12 773-378-8400
All About Personnell Page 09 630-336-6238
Ideal Bakery 773-631-6897
Reveliotis Law PC Page 31 312-230-0160
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TUESDAY, JUNE 7 WITH SPECIAL GUEST JEFF MAURO
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Join your industry friends and associates from 5 to 6 p.m. when Chef Jeff Mauro of Mauro Provisions will discuss how to launch an e-commerce food business, the challenges, opportunities and successes. Then at 6 p.m. join the industry for networking, tasting and shmoozing until 9 p.m. Free for food industry professionals only, no R.S.V.P. needed. Must be 21, business card required for admittance.
5-9 p.m., Moretti’s Chicago (Edison Park) 6727 N. Olmsted, Chicago, IL 60631 Raffl es, Direct Vendor Contacts, Food & Liquor Samples These Co-Sponsors
Our quarterly events bring together 200 to 400 local industry professionals who attend to network, learn, sample and meet with top vendor co-sponsors in a fun MINI-TRADE SHOW environment. Engage buyers, influencers and those intimately connected to our local $34 billion market. Call Cary Miller today at 847-602-9620.
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The Illinois Product Expo has brought Illinois food companies and consumers together for 23 years in Springfield, Illinois for the past 23 years, giving attendees the opportunities to explore Illi nois through their taste buds. This year’s event includes an indoor wine garden featuring 15 Illinois wineries and nearly 50, family owned Illinois food producers. The event is held annually in March, at the Orr Building in Springfield Illinois at the State Fairgrounds.
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The most significant casualty of today’s tight labor market in foodservice and hospitality is its effect on routine backof-house cleaning and sanitation, historically performed as “side work” by kitchen or bus staff. As a result, restaurant operators in all categories may forego nightly cleaning in these critical areas rather than further burden often over worked employees.
As the arrival of Spring and pent-up customer demand hopefully translates to increased volume, there’s an emerg ing trend among chefs and operators – who insist on main taining strict kitchen sanitation protocols – of outsourcing their cleaning needs to professional, quality, third-party companies.
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A kitchen’s image is an extension of its brand, and consumer confidence in a restaurant organization isn’t just driven by the quality of the product or the efficiency of the service –the cleanliness, safety, and comfort of the back-of-house and customer-facing areas best conveys the message to staff, customers, and stakeholders that they’re valued.
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Marriott Debuts 8,000th Property Near New Site Headquarters
Marriott International celebrated the opening of its 8,000th property: Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, a 12-story stylish retreat adjacent to Marriott International’s soon-to-open new global headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The hotel opening signifi es both a growth milestone for the company, as well as a remarkable moment in the Marriott story, as the company celebrates its 95th year. Marriott’s first lodging property, the Twin Bridges Marriott, opened in 1957 and was a four-story motor hotel in Arlington, Virginia.
In response to fans' love for nostalgic flavors, Mike's ® Hard Lemonade is bringing back the 90's with new Mike's ® Hard Freeze: a collection of four refreshing, throwback flavors that will remind you of your favorite slushy flavors. When it comes to maximum chill and the ultimate refreshment, new Mike's ® Hard Freeze is guaranteed to blast your tastebuds with something totally new and different from the original hard lemonade expert.
Tacos Guanajuato, located at 20771 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, IL, are owned and operated by Executive Chef Jovanny Diaz, Margarita Challenger, and her restaurant group, Salsalito, Inc. The casual Tacos Guanajuato focuses on artful and delicious, finely crafted renditions of street fare favorites from the Mexican region of Guanajuato, the childhood home of Chef Margarita.
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North America’s First Rotating Waterslide at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park. This summer, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort will open Medusa’s Slidewheel, America’s first rotating waterslide. Combining the movement of a Ferris wheel with the speed of a waterslide, it is set on a horizontal axis, rotating as guests slide through it. Medusa’s Slidewheel is the centerpiece of the expanded indoor waterpark at the resort; the 22,500-square-foot addition will include a new children’s splash zone with fountains and a variety of interactive water features and swimming area.
A new natural adventure park development called The Land of Natura is planned to open their first phase in the summer of 2022. This 40acre parcel will include a 5-acre naturally-filtered lake with America’s largest floating waterpark and North America’s longest canopy tour. More than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails through the woods, river beach access and kayak rentals, a greenhouse welcome center, and food trucks serving locally sourced specialties are also included in this initial phase. The full development is expected to take between three and fi ve years to complete at an estimated total cost of $60 million and will span over 150 Downtownacres.Wisconsin Dells will soon boast a new gathering spot, with the addition of the 35,000-square-foot Elm Street Plaza set to open in late summer. It will feature a covered stage area, special lighting and sound systems, concession stands, seating, Wi-Fi and a mural wall. There will also be interactive water features, including a 6-foot Kugel ball, dancing fountains and in-ground geysers.Downtown Wisconsin Dells will welcome Yeti Yard Next Level Adventure Park later this summer. The park will feature the Himalayan Speedway, complete with a 640-foot elevated racetrack for gocarting. An 18-hole, all turf mini-golf course will complete the Yeti Yard on ground level.
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Alsomenu.new this year is Koselig Garden, a restaurant/taproom at the Norwegian-inspired barn event venue Vennebu Hill. Boasting hilltop views of the Wisconsin River and Baraboo Bluff range, it offers a menu of popular Norwegian and Wisconsin delights along with a full bar.
The “Waterpark Capital of the World!” will further enhance its reputation in 2022, with several significant new waterpark features set to open, including North America’s first rotating waterslide. A variety of new non-waterpark attractions will also debut in Wisconsin Dell.s this year, ranging from dining, brewing and e`ntertainment establishments to a 35,000-square-foot public plaza, which can host concerts, farmers markets, seasonal celebrations and other events.
A converted 1909 mansion in downtown Dells is now home to Latte Stone Brewing Co., a smallbatch, nano brewpub. Latte Stone features a tasting room-style bar serving crafted-in-house brews and local craft beers, as well as local and international wines. It also offers a unique Pacifi c Island tapas
Woodland Retreats at Sundara Inn & Spa. As an expansion of its hugely popular Woodland accommodations, Sundara Inn & Spa has added eight new luxury suites throughout the property’s dense pine forest. Along with the suites, Sundara also added an open-air yoga deck with complimentary yoga classes spring through fall.
Photos by Wisconsin Dells Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Dueling Waterslides at Wilderness Resort. In fall 2022, the indoor Wild West Waterpark at the Wilderness Resort will open two new “dueling” waterslides—a two-lane tube ride and a two-lane headfirst mat racer. Each will feature multiple rally points where riders can see their competition as they dash down the slides, as well as translucent slide effects. The Wild West Waterpark is also getting a new themed multi-level play-and-spray structure, while the resort is completing a renovation of all 446 guest rooms.
Additional information, including the 2022 Wisconsin Dells Vacation Guide, can be found at wisdells.com.
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