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With the opening of their 53rd location, Patel Brothers has established their company as the largest U.S. Indian-American supermarket chain across 19 states. As crowds lined up for the premiere of their newest location at 9555 N Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois, their mission to bring the best international ingredients to America was once again fulfilled.

Patel Brothers was founded by brothers Mafat and Tulsi Patel and is operated by Mafats’ sons Swetal and Rakesh Patel.

The first Patel Brothers store opened at 2610 W. Devon in Chicago in 1974. Their goal was to deliver fresh, hard-to-find items from the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East with a wide variety of authentic regional ingredients.

Illinois locations now include Chicago, Hanover Park, Naperville, Schaumburg and the new Niles location. The densely packed mar-

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Chef Eric Lees Appointed Executive Chef of Spiaggia and Café Spiaggia

Spiaggia and Café Spiaggia, both renowned for Chef Tony Mantuano’s prevailing representation of Italian fare, have announced Eric Lees as the restaurants’ new Executive Chef. Lees, a Spiaggia veteran of nearly three years, will follow Top Chef Winner Joe Flamm’s reign as Executive Chef.

On October 1, Lees was in place to continue the impressive dynasty of all-star chefs to have helmed Mantuano’s Michelin-starred Spiaggia and critically acclaimed Café Spiaggia kitchens over the years.

“Eric is a Chef who embodies the passion for Italian cuisine and the artistic mind needed to lead this culinary charge,” says Mantuano. “His skill level, combined with his consistent culinary vision and charisma, are what make me so proud to see him next in line as Executive Chef.”

Developing a passion for cooking at a young age while growing up in Blaine, Minnesota, Lees’ interest in cooking was cultivated at Le Cordon Blue in Minneapolis. Prior to joining the Spiaggia team in 2016, Lees worked alongside a litany of notable chefs, including a past stint in Chicago as part of James Beard Award-winning Chef Mathias Merges’ teams for his acclaimed restaurants A10 and Yusho. His culinary story richened further under the leadership of Mantuano and Flamm, who Lees considers to be guiding forces in his career journey.

In his new role as Executive Chef of Spiaggia and Café Spiaggia, Lees aims to stay consistent with the core principles that have created the restaurants’ sterling reputations, while artfully imparting nods to his personal culinary style. After mirroring Mantuano’s iconic pilgrimage through Italy this past month, Lees has brought back even more knowledge of the key flavors and techniques that he aims to impart on his upcoming menus. His love for fresh seafood and sourcing unique varietals of the best local ingredients will bring his personal signature to the dining experience.

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It’s never too early to start thinking of retirement—specifically, where to retire when the time is right. WalletHub analyzed states by various factors, including affordability, health care, and overall quality of life. Here are the 10 best places to retire (so start saving now): 1. Florida 2. South Dakota 3. Colorado 4. New Hampshire 5. Virginia 6. Utah 7. Iowa

8. Wyoming 9. Pennsylvania 10. Minnesota You might want to avoid these states, which WalletHub found to be the least desirable retirement spots: 1. Kentucky 2. Rhode Island 3. West Virginia 4. Vermont 5. New Jersey 6. New Mexico 7. Arkansas 8. Mississippi 9. Louisiana 10. Maryland

Breakfast for Dinner has a Name

The “brunch” concept has been around since the 1890s, when British college students came up with the word for having a later Sunday breakfast after Saturday drinking binges. But brinner is another idea: Eating breakfast foods for dinner because you love them.

Now it’s in the Urban Dictionary, and it’s turning up on the food-trend lists, part of a larger movement toward eating what you want, when you want it: Breakfast for dinner, pizza for breakfast, eggs on pizza for dinner.

You can’t look around the food-blog world without seeing new uses for waffle irons: Stuffing waffles, made with leftover Thanksgiving dressing. Pizza waffles, using a waffle iron to reheat pizza slices. French toast waffles, mac-and-cheese waffles. It’s enough to make Mrs. Butterworth’s head spin.

There are even reports of breakfast-for-dinner wedding buffets, with omelet and pancake bars served with mimosas and Bloody Mary’s...and not just for morning weddings.

What kid, or kid-at-heart adult, doesn’t clap hands at the idea of breakfast for dinner? It’s like Jim Gaffigan says: “The frying of bacon sounds like applause.”

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More and more people around the world are worried about climate change. A Pew Research Center survey of more than 27,000 individuals in 26 countries, including Russia, Canada, Argentina, and Nigeria, found that the number of people viewing climate change as a top international threat has increased significantly since 2013.

Thirteen countries rank climate change as their worst threat, followed by ISIS (eight countries), cyberattacks from other countries (four nations), and the influence and power of Russia (one country, Poland). The United States puts climate change third, after cyberattacks and ISIS, but Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Australia rank it No. 1.

A median of 67 percent of survey respondents listed climate change as the top threat, compared with 63 percent in 2017 and 56 percent in 2013.

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Conagra Brands, Inc. is bringing more new food with modern attributes and authentic flavors to market. As the company works to accelerate growth and maximize value creation, Conagra continues its demanddriven approach to innovation by launching a slate of on-trend products from iconic and emerging brands within its Frozen & Refrigerated Meals, Snacks & Sweet Treats, Condiments & Enhancers, and Shelf Stable Meals & Sides businesses.

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HAPPY DOG 140 W. Roosevelt Rd. WEST CHICAGO, IL 630-206-8199. Happy Dog looks like a tiny bright yellow doghouse. Even though it’s small, it’s hard to miss. There’s mostly seating at picnic tables outside. They’re open early so you can get breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve Chicago dogs with hand cut fries all wrapped up and ready to go. If you get a burger, don’t expect it to be small—they serve double burgers, so come hungry. The gyros is very tasty, and they even do chili cheddar fries, which you won’t finish in one sitting. You’ll be full and happy after eating at Happy Dog! JOONG BOO MARKET 3333 N. Kimball Ave. CHICAGO, IL 773-478-5566. This Asian market gives its customers a taste of Korea. The market has an abundance of Korean frozen items as well as other foods. They have a very good selection of seafood. You can find more than just food here; they have kitchen utensils, textiles and lots of other items. There is even a carry out dumpling café at the entrance in case you want to have a nibble before or after you shop. They also have a wholesale division that supplies restaurants and grocery stores. It’s a very interesting shopping experience.

LOU MITCHELL’S 565 W. Jackson Blvd. CHICAGO, IL 312-939-3111. This is an iconic restaurant and always busy. You have to stop in for breakfast for the experience and the food. When I walked in, there was a lady passing out donut holes from a big bowl. Each customer received one. When we were seated they gave us a few mini boxes of Milk Duds. Breakfast is the specialty of the house. I chose the Turkey Sausage Omelets topped with sausage gravy.

That omelet was so fluffy, the sausage gravy was perfect—not heavy—and it was served in a skillet with potatoes and an order of raisin toast. Their service is quick, and their staff is very attentive. They are on top of their game here!

MELLOW YELLOW RESTAURANT 1508 E. 53rd St. CHICAGO, IL 773-6672000. Just like their name implies, this is a laid back, comfortable restaurant.

They have been serving the Hyde Park neighborhood for a long time. They have a very large menu offering breakfast, crepes, burgers, chili, pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, soups, chicken, and a lot of seafood choices including fried catfish & waffles. I saw plenty of fajita dishes being served that day which smelled really good. I opted for breakfast. My choice was the Meat Lovers skillet. It came with bacon, ham and sausage with cheddar cheese, a couple of eggs and choice of toast, pancakes or French toast. It was very filling. They do a nice job here!

PAL JOEY’S 440 East Roosevelt Rd., WEST CHICAGO, IL 630-231-9393.

Pizzas, pastas, salads, appetizers, chicken, beef, pork, sandwiches and much more! I started with artichoke and spinach dip with chips for an appetizer, which could have been a meal in itself. Pan pizza is their specialty, but I tend to prefer thin crust, so I went with that instead. I ordered a large pizza with pepperoni and sausage. It came to the table hot and ready to devour.

The server gave everyone at the table a pie-cut slice, which had delicious mozzarella cheese stretching from the pizza to the plate. It was amazing and I left with pizza to take home.

PAULINA MARKET 3501 N. Lincoln Ave. CHICAGO, IL 773-248-6272. This is an old-school butcher shop offering an extensive selection of cuts of meat, homemade sausages, pork, chicken and more. Plus, they have a very friendly and knowledgeable staff to wait on you. I love a good steak, so I picked up a couple of their Bone-In New York Strips. I give them a 10 out of 10 for quality!

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TWISTED BURGER 228 W. Northwest Hwy. BARRINGTON, IL 224-385-3112.

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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that organizations around the world lose 5 percent of their revenues every year because of fraud committed internally, with a median loss of $145,000.

The ACFE’s global study of fraud around the world found that 24 percent of fraud losses cost $1 million or more.

The study also found that fraudulent activity goes on for a median period of 18 months before being detected, usually by a tip from inside the organization.

The Big Chill(i): Gourmet Chili Cook-Off, presented by Illinois Beef Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council, added to an entertaining weekend of food and fun at the twelfth annual Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet.

Hosted by Texas native Chef Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde), Chicago Gourmet turned up the heat for a starstudded chili competition to benefit the 100 Club of Chicago, which provides for the families of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. During the event, chefs and local Chicago firefighters pulled out all the stops to see whose creation reigned supreme.

After evaluation by a panel of esteemed judges, Chef Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn was named the Illinois Beef Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council Chili Champ. His irresistible—and meaningful—chili creation, Jack’s Stolen Chili Recipe featured brisket chili with aged cheddar, homemade oyster crackers, scallions and duck chicharrones. The recipe belonged to Chef Hickey’s father. Each contestant’s dish was judged on a range of characteristics, including flavor, creativity and presentation.

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Northern Illinois Food Bank Makes Holiday Meals Happen

The annual Food Bank Holiday Meal Box Kickoff Packing Event marks the official start of the holiday season at the Food Bank. Interested readers can sign up to volunteer all year long, at www.solvehungertoday.org, email volunteer@ northernilfoodbank.org or call 630.443.6910.

Every donation matters! They need YOU this holiday season and all year long to help solve hunger in Northern Illinois.

Northern Illinois Food Bank knows the holidays can be a particularly stressful time for families in our area as they struggle to afford groceries, keep up with bills and create special holiday memories for their families.

The Holiday Meal Box program exists to help alleviate some of that stress and helps ensure every neighbor in our community can gather around the dinner table with family and friends to enjoy a festive meal.

Their first Holiday Meal Box distribution was in 1999, and provided 3,500 meals to families in need. In our 20th year offering Holiday Meal Boxes, we are proud that share that they plan to distribute more than 33,000 Holiday Meal Boxes throughout the holiday season (November and December) through their network of more than 900 food pantries and feeding sites.

Throughout the month of November, volunteers will packing the meal boxes with all the fixings for a traditional holiday meal at the Food Bank’s West Suburban Center in Geneva (also our headquarters, with three additional centers located in Joliet, Park City and Rockford to help them best serve our communities), and then be distributed to families in need in time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays through the Food Bank’s network of community food pantries and feeding programs.

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James Beard Foundation Announces Changes to the Regional Restaurant & Chef Awards

The James Beard Foundation announced changes to the regional categories of its annual Restaurant & Chef Awards —considered the most prestigious culinary honors in the country. The regional Best Chef awards,which previously consisted of 10 distinct geographic areas, will expand to 12, and certain states will be reconfigured into new regions to recognize changing population data, restaurant demographics, and culinary trends. These changes went into effect on October 1, 2019. Every few years the Foundation,along with its Restaurant and Chef Awards subcommittee,contracts with outside demographic consultants to analyze census data and the shifting restaurant landscape to strive for balance in regional representation at the Awards. Over the past year, population statistics per state were examined against restaurant data to form the 12 regions with the goal of being as evenly distributed and culturally distinct as possible.

Based on the most recent study, the following changes will be made: n California will be removed from the “West”region and become its own regional category n The “West” and “Northwest” categories will be partially combined into a new“Northwest & Pacific”category which will now consist of Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington n The remaining states from the former “Northwest” category will join Colorado in the newly minted “Mountain”category, which will consist fully of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming n Texas will become its own regional category n The Southwest, having lost Texas and Colorado to the new redistricting, will now consist of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Nevada, the latter which joins from its previous “West”status. n “New York City,”the five boroughswhichhavebeen a standalone category since the inception of the Awards, will now be joined with the rest of New York State,formerly part of the “Northeast”, to form the “New York State” region, encompassing the city and the state in its entirety n The remaining “Northeast”category remains the same minus New York, and now consists fully of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont n Categories that remain unchanged are“Great Lakes,”“Midwest,”“Mid-Atlantic,”“South,”and “Southeast” A complete list of the newly zoned regions can be found at https://jbf-media.s3.amazonaws.com/ production/pressreleases/JamesBeardFoundationAwardsRedistrictingPressReleaseFINAL.pdf

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Nuggets Be extra careful in the kitchen while preparing your Thanksgiving meal. Don’t leave food cooking on the stove top unattended and check on your turkey frequently.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for house fires involving cooking equipment. Boston Market Thanksgiving Day Menu includes all the holiday favorites, sliced roasted turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable stuffing, pumpkin pie and more. No time to cook, dine in or let them cater your meal. Check for availability and local restaurant hours. Butterball Turkey Talk Line, open every November and December is available to answer all turkey related questions each holiday season by phoning 1-800 BUTTERBALL or connecting through social media, live chat and text. Classic Green Bean Casserole was created by Campbell Test Kitchen Manager Dorcas Reilly in 1955. Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, a staple of this recipe can also be used as your goto-ingredient for other recipes too. Cranberries have long been an important part of Thanksgiving celebrations. The Pilgrim Cook Book from 1663 described cranberry sauce.

Ocean Spray helped to cement this history by canning ready-to-serve cranberry starting in 1930.

Today, nearly three-quarters of the cranberry sauce served during the holidays in the US. is store-bought and Ocean Spray remains the number one choice for consumers. Cracker Barrel offers Thanksgiving Dinner, Catering & Meals To- Go. Plan ahead, check with the restaurant for availability and hours.

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Cracker Barrel will serve: 652,000 pounds of turkey, 8 million ounces of gravy, 1.6 million pounds of cranberry relish and 1 million slices of pie. Kraft Heinz flavors up coffee aisles with non-alcoholic Baileys ready-to-drink cold brew coffee in cans. The Baileys RTD Cold Brew will launch with Irish Cream and Salted Caramel flavor with new flavor hitting shelves in 2020. Legoland Pirate Island Hotel, the first Pirate hotel in North America is set to open April 17, 2020 in Florida. Tips to reduce stress during the holiday include—pacing yourself, make new traditions and enjoy every moment with your family and friends. Don’t overstress over the little things that are out of your control. Be positive, take a nap and exercise.

Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and preceding year. The Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held on Thanksgiving Day Nov.28, 2019 in New York City. The parade started in 1924 and is presented by the U.S. based department store chain, Macy’s.

Watching football is a Thanksgiving tradition.

Since 1978, Thanksgiving games have been hosted in Detroit and Dallas every year, with Detroit in the early time slot and Dallas in the late afternoon slot.

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40 Pieces of Advice That I Have Brought to My Business 1: You are not your job.

You DO your job. You are not your possessions.

2: Look for what inspires you. Find what you love to do and pursue it with all your heart. You may well find a way how to make money from doing it.

3: Love hurts, but don’t fear being hurt; it’s part of life.

4: Communication and respect are the foundations for a lasting relationship.

5: Three things are needed in a relationship -- lust, love, and shared values.

6: Never compare yourself to others. It’s a waste of energy. You are unique and have your own gifts to offer the world.

7: Maintain your health: physical, mental, and spiritual.

8: Don’t complain. Decide what you will tolerate and get on with life.

9: Set boundaries: Work, family, and friendships.

10: Courtesy and manners get you a long way.

11: Be grateful everyday.

12: Expect to fail. Failure offers lessons; then get back up and try again.

13: Daydream big. You’ll be amazed at what comes true.

14: Act with integrity at all times.

15: Call your parents. They may well have screwed up but they tried their best.

16: Know your values. Let no one violate what you hold as important whether a boss or partner.

17: You don’t need to have it all worked out. Tomorrow is another day.

18: Lighten up on yourself.

19: Listen to your inner dialogue. Would you speak to someone you love in the same way?

20: Take leaps of faith. Give opportunity a chance.

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21: Assist. Be interested in others. People remember what you did for them.

22: “No” means NO. 23: Don’t stress so much over decisions. Decisions can wait.

24: Cultivate and nurture friendships. With love and care they can last a lifetime.

At the same time don’t be afraid to edit friendships.

25: You are enough just as you are. Perfect in your imperfection.

26: Accept compliments.

Simply say “thank you.”

27: Be willing to admit vulnerability. It is in fact the greatest act of courage.

28: Save. Give up toys.

29: Forgive. Yourself first and then others. We are all in this together.

30: Your attitude is always a choice.

31: Laugh more. Have fun.

32: Magic happens outside your comfort zone.

33: Learn to love yourself now. It gets harder if you leave it until you’re older.

34: Don’t worry about what other people think. They think about you a lot less than you imagine.

35: Follow your intuition.

Your guts have the answer.

Every time.

36: Happiness starts within. Do not expect anyone else to make you happy.

37: Be financially savvy right from the off. Save 10%.

Debt is not pretty. Make your own lunch for work. A cappuccino and a sandwich a day soon add up.

38: Life isn’t a race. Stop and smell the roses.

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The Worst Cell Phone Habits. Ever.

Talk in a bathroom stall In addition to being a bit gross, you also are likely not giving the person you’re speaking with your undivided attention.

Talk loudly in a public space Everyone doesn’t need to know what you’re chatting about – especially when you’re in a train, elevator or other closed off space where it’s not easy to move away from a conversation you don’t want to hear.

Use your phone during a social gathering In a 2015 Pew survey, 82% of respondents indicated that cellphone use in social settings “frequently or occasionally hurts the conversation.” So try to put your phone down and be present with the people who matter most.

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Photograph someone without consent According to the Video Voyeurism Protection Act of 2004, it’s illegal to capture a photo or video of someone in an area where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy (for example, a bathroom, locker room or dressing room). Violating this law, even as a joke, can have serious consequences.

Use your phone during a meeting Your co-workers likely won’t think highly of your inability to tear yourself away from your phone screen.

Put someone on speaker without approval Make sure the person on the other end knows he or she is on speaker so they don’t share anything private out in the open.

Screenshot and share private messages If you feel the need to keep a record that your best friend agreed to go halfsies on your pizza outing or want to share your first awkward conversation with a new partner, rely on your memory and word of mouth and keep your screenshots to yourself.

Take photos of other people’s food No one is judging you if you want to snap a quick picture of your lunch, but everyone else’s meal doesn’t belong on your feed.

Share private photos If someone shares something with you privately, it should stay private.

Go through someone’s phone Unless you’re given specific permission, a person’s photos are off limits. You may also see something you didn’t want to see.

Text/talk on the phone and drive If you’re concerned about missing a call or text on the road, set your phone up for voice-controlled calling and texting so you can communicate without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. For another option, set your phone to “Do Not Disturb” while you’re driving so you aren’t tempted by incoming notifications.

Take selfies and ussies in public If you’re in a cramped space like a train, elevator or crowded line, be sure not to lean on or elbow unsuspecting bystanders out of the way in your quest for the perfect angle. –nydailynews

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Facebook to Debut Their Cryptocurrency in 2020 Facebook Inc. recently unveiled Libra, its longawaited cryptocurrency.

Once the currency becomes available in the first half of 2020, Facebook will collect more consumer data and dig deeper into its users’ digital lives. As it continues to apologize for the many ways it’s breached people’s trust, the company is asking users to take a huge leap of faith on Libra The vision for Libra is global. Consumers will eventually be able to convert government-backed money into Libra through the Calibra wallet, which will exist inside WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. The wallet will also exist as a standalone app, so you won’t need a Facebook account to access the currency. A big part of Facebook’s pitch is that Libra will even work for the billions of people around the world who don’t have a bank account. Some day, Facebook hopes, Libra will be accepted as payment by brick-and-mortar merchants.

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A. No. You can classify someone as salaried, but if the person isn’t earning over the new salary threshold, the employee will be eligible for overtime if he/she works over 40 hours in a week.

Q. What should I do to prepare?

A. Review an employee list and job descriptions of workers currently classified as exempt / salaried who are being paid between $23,660 and $35,568 – this is your group of employees who are likely to become eligible for overtime pay. As long as the employee’s duties meet certain tests, you may want to increase the salary of a worker to the new threshold if you would like the person to be exempt from overtime pay. We also recommend that you create a communication plan for any employees affected by the new rule.

Q. What other new laws should I be aware of?

A. Here’s a brief summary of the significant changes for Illinois: n Recreational Marijuana (January 1, 2020) – Generally treat marijuana like alcohol where employees can be disciplined and/or terminated for being impaired at work. n Sexual Harassment (January 1, 2020) – Provide harassment prevention training to all employees at least once per year. Restaurants and bars must create a written policy and provide it to new hires within their first week. n Minimum Wage (January 1, 2020) – The new state minimum wage is going from $8.25 to $9.25. n Salary History Ban (September 29, 2019) – You can no longer ask job applicants and candidates for their prior pay – this includes in interviews and on job application forms.

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National News Aba will open its second location in Music Lane in Austin, Texas.

This is Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ first restaurant to open in Texas.

The concept was created by Executive partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partner C.J. Jacobson.

Binny’s Gambling Hall and Hotel is proud to announce the opening of a major new attraction on Fremont Street Experience, Whiskey Licker Up Saloon. Whiskey Licker Up is the first of its kind in downtown Las Vegasa full service bar with a rotating bar as its centerpiece.

Bulletproof 360 appoints new Chief Executive Officer, Larry Bockner. Leadership addition reflects continued growth and demand for high-performance, research based food and beverage company. Dry Fly Distilling, located in Spokane, WA is happy to announce it is expanding distribution to the Midwest and bringing their aware-winning spirits to Indian and Illinois. In Illinois, Heritage Wine Cellars will be representing the Dry Fly Portfolio, while in Indiana Johnson Brothers Liquor Company will head things up. Golden Corral, the nation’s largest buffet chain, believes that Reno is the perfect place for its rapidly expanding and proven business model. Golden Corral has thrived across the USA for more than 46 years.

Expanding to 491 locations in 41 states as of Aug. 2019. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week in Hudson Valley New York will be going on Nov. 4-17, 2019 with over 200 participating restaurants. Inspire Brands

Festival Foods plans to expand their business to Hales Corners, Wisconsin, with the construction of a 67,000-square-foot store set to open on Friday, Nov. 8. The store, which will be the 34th Festival Foods location in Wisconsin, will offer natural and organic foods, fresh sushi, healthy-choices salad and hot food bars, an extensive deli as well as a scratch bakery, great meat and seafood selection, and catering services. The store will operate 24 hours a day and employ an estimated 250 associates.

is acquiring Jimmy John’s. Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 8,300 Arby’s Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In and Rusty Taco locations worldwide.

Keurig Dr. Pepper plans to develop a new state of the art production warehouse facility in Allentown, PA. The company is expected to invest approximately $200 million of capital and create nearly 400 jobs in the Allentown community.

Kroger recently opened a new two-level store in downtown Cincinnati offering the grocers first ever Food Hall named On the Rhine Eatery. The 12th Annual Making It Michigan Conference and Marketplace, Trade Show will be held Nov. 7, 2019 at the Lansing Center 333 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing, MI The Pouches Market is projected to grow from UDS 36.4 billion in 2019, to reach USD 46.1 billion by 2024, recording a CAGR of 4.8%. The rising demand for packaged food and cost-effective package solutions is projected to drive the demand for pouches.

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Local News The Bridal Expo Chicago—luxury bridal show and expo, with everything new and trending for weddings will be held at Georgios Banquets at 8800 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, IL on Nov. 10, 2019. Cher, ”Here We Go Again Tour” will be held at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 27, 2019. Chicago’s Taste of the Nation will be held on Nov. 8, 2019 at Revel Fulton Market. Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light opens Nov. 14, 2019 at the Museum of Science and Industry. It began in 1942 with a single tree.

Today, the museum’s annual celebration feature a four-story Grand Tree, surrounded by a forest of more than 50 trees and displays to represent the holiday traditions from cultures around the world. Kouzina 2019 will be held at the National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St. in Chicago on Nov. 7, 2019. Join Chicagoland’s finest chefs as they present an exciting and delectable twist on Greek cuisines to benefit the National Hellenic Museum.

Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp opens their 4th location at 908 E. Roosevelt Rd. in Lombard.

The restaurant currently operating as Johnson’s Door County Fish & Shrimp will become a Lawrence’s Fish & Shrimp. Pete’s Fresh Market, a family owned and operated company recently opened their 15th location at 880 Roosevelt Rd. in Glen Ellyn, IL. Muscle Car and Corvette National Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont,

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City Works Eatery & Pour House opened its third suburban location on Oct. 14, at the Mellody Farm retail center in Vernon Hills. The restaurant offers “classic American cuisine with chef-driven twists” as well as more than 90 local, regional and global craft beers on tap.

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PLMA-Private Label Manufacturers Association Trade Show will be held Nov. 17-19, 2019 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, Where Greater Hearts Gather, will be held Nov. 28, 2019 on State St. from Congress to Randolph. The Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run-Western Suburbs is the original festive race for charity, all to battle the #1 cause of disability. The event will take place Nov. 23, 2019 at Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton, IL. The Greatest Sneakercon, buy, sell, trade your sneakers will be held Nov. 6-7, 2019 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive in Schaumburg, IL. Winter Made in Chicago Market, a premier place to shop local and shop handmade will be held at Plumbers Hall at 1350 W Washington in Chicago on Nov. 30, 2019. The Hubbard Inn — a fixture on Hubbard Street for almost a decade (110 W. Hubbard St.), has now reopened after months of renovations bringing a new concept to River North. Guests will enjoy artistic presentations of American fare from Executive Chef Eric Babalu.

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Devanco & Gridley Know Halal Consumers

There is no denying that the Halal Market is growing beyond the Muslim community. As with any specialty or niche market, Halal meat consumers are educating themselves to what the benefits of purchasing Halal items are. Traditionally, Halal meat is held at a higher standard than traditional meat. Halal meat is humanely treated from beginning to end and livestock selected for processing is free of illness or injury. Key points to note for Halal production is the integrity and respect of the animal. With this, Consumers are putting their trust in the producer that all things are handled in a way to ensure the finished product is Halal. Since consumers outside of the Muslim community are beginning to realize that Halal meats are a healthier choice and are held to a higher standard, it has caused the market to grow to over $5.73 trillion in 2016 which is expected to increase to $12.14 trillion by 2024. In efforts to keep up with the growing category, Devanco Foods invested in Gridley Meats (a 5,000 sq. ft Halal Producers from Gridley, IL) and moved them into Devanco’s 100,000 sq. ft state of the art and pork free facility that is SQF certified.

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This month I am proud to be pictured with Chef Kevin Hickey, the owner and chef at Chicago’s storied Duck Inn which is located at 2710 S. Eleanor Street in Chicago. Kevin has a 30-year career that truly took shape when he began working for Four Seasons hotels and resorts in Beverly Hills and eventually Dublin, London and Atlanta before coming back to his native Chicago in 2004. The Duck Inn is a neighborhood Tavern and Dining Room that’s housed in a pre-prohibition era tavern which has continuously operated for almost a century. The restaurant showcases Chef Hickey’s signature ingredients and modern American cuisine as well as an extensive beverage program filled with seasonal craft beers, contemporary cocktails and creative wine service.

Eli’s Cheesecake Company’s VP of Foodservice Sales is Erin Arceo. She is joined by Jamie Fissinger, the new regional sales manager for the company. As a familyowned business, Eli’s is proud to support their community, local farmers and small businesses. Although Eli’s has grown dramatically over the past 39 years, they still take their time to bake the highest quality desserts for your table by slow baking cheesecakes in small batches and allowing the finest ingredients to develop to their optimum flavors. Eli’s now has even more items to save foodservice operators time and labor. If you have not explored their line-up of award-winning products lately, you should. They are delicious!

Angelica and Joseph Florio are 2nd generation bread bakers with Michele/Casa Nostra Baking company, located in Melrose Park Illinois.

As a family-owned, full-service bakery founded 40 years ago, the company still uses slow bake methods to create breads with rich, hearty crusts and lasting flavor. The company offers over 60 items, from table breads to sandwich rolls, all of which are homemade without preservatives. To discover why so many restaurants and delis use their authentic Italian products, contact them today.

Christian Ortiz is a Certified Public Accountant with The Dolins Group, based in Northbrook, Illinois. Christian and his firm work with many independent supermarket clients and other food business owners. Their mission is to provide excellent tax and accounting services, enabling clients to receive the most current tax saving benefits available by law. The Dolins Group prides itself on providing high quality, personalized service in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Christian is fluent in Spanish as well as English. His focused experience with food businesses often enables him to give clients ideas on “best practices,” that result in labor and money savings.

Tom Pucher is with Smithfield—a company founded as a small meatpacking company in Smithfield Virginia in 1936. Using a unique curing process and handcrafted approach, they produced the “Genuine Smithfield Ham” which soon won worldwide acclaim. 83 years later the company now offers an impressive portfolio of products that include bacon, pork loins, pork chops, ham steaks, ground pork, sausage, deli items, frozen breakfast sausage and pre-marinated pork products.

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Moretti’s Ristorante Opens 10th location in Barrington

The tenth Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria opened in downtown Barrington, Illinois on Friday September 20, 2019. The restaurant and private event venue is located at 128 Wool Street in Barrington, right next to the Metra Rail station in downtown Barrington. This new Moretti’s will bring a celebrated concept to Barrington, following nine other locations in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Rosemont, Bartlett, Fox Lake, Lake in the Hills, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg and Morton Grove.

“Our tenth location brings Moretti’s to my family’s hometown, and that makes it extra special,” says owner and Barrington Hills resident Mark Hoffmann. “My father Fred, brother Dean and our families are long-time residents of the Barrington community, and we’ll go above and beyond to deliver an energetic, high-quality dining experience not only in our restaurant, but for takeout, delivery to local homes and businesses, catering and private events.”

The newly constructed establishment will contain a dining room, separate large bar area also offering dining, an intimate lounge and several private party rooms with sweeping views and full-service event planning services. Outdoor areas include large decks, a 4-season porch, and a landscaped garden. All are available for dining and private parties, with full party planning and AV and entertainment services in-house.

Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti’s menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and hand-sliced Italian Beef, “Mile High Lasagna,” with fresh homemade layers of pasta, marinara and four cheeses, prime steaks and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes burgers, pasta, risotto, chicken, appetizers, signature salads, sandwiches and grilled items. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.

Moretti’s offers its patrons value several opportunities, including the free Moretti’s Rewards points program to earn free food and drinks, Moretti’s Wine Club, the Gift Card Seasonal Bonus Program, and “Put the FUN in Fundraising” options for charities and community groups. Complete details can be found at MorettisRestaurants.com.

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City Barbeque Opens Park Ridge Location City Barbeque opened its fifth Chicagoland location.

Located at 123 N. Northwest Highway, City Barbeque Park Ridge will be the company’s 45th location nationwide, and will serve up the same delicious, award-winning barbeque, homemade sides, and indulgent desserts folks have come to know and love.

Prior to opening, the new location hosted a Neighborhood Party to give Park Ridge residents their first taste of City Barbeque. Folks danced in the joint’s parking lot enjoying slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork sliders, a loaded mac & cheese bar, and a visit to City Barbeque’s iconic lemonade stand for some fresh, hand-muddled lemonade.

25% of the day’s sales helped benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund, a local nonprofit supporting 29 social and health service agencies in the community as well as an event October 16, which raised funds for Have Dreams (www.havedreams.org): the Chicago-area nonprofit serving children, teens, and young adults impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder received 25% of the day’s sales.

Chicago’s newest City Barbeque will also sell tumblers to support Park Ridge Community Fund in its goal to improve the quality of life in Park Ridge. Tumblers can be purchased for $5 each, with all profits to benefit Park Ridge Community Fund.

About City Barbeque At City Barbeque, teammates are dedicated to providing competition-quality barbeque and genuine backyard hospitality; to improving themselves and their processes a little every day; and to staying true to their purpose: to serve and create happiness. For more information, visit City Barbeque at www.citybbq. com, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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Off-Premises orders now make up the majority As consumer lifestyles’ are continuously driven by the convenience and speed of online and app-based ordering in other industries, approximately 60% of restaurant occasions are now off-premises across all forms, including drive-thru, takeout, and delivery. Customers are most receptive to consumer-facing technologies such as drive-thru enhancements, order accuracy tracking, and frictionless mobile ordering. Key areas of growth include: ■ 92% of consumers use drive-thru at least once a month.

■ 34% of consumers utilize delivery more often than a year ago.

■ 79% of consumers use restaurant delivery (53% use third-party) at least once a month.

With 78% of restaurant operators considering off-premises programs a strategic priority, restaurant brands are investing big in technology, but are struggling to keep up with changing consumer expectations. Operators need to consider the increased standard of convenience in other industries and adapt accordingly when implementing off-premises solutions. Key investment statistics include: ■ 74% of companies are investing in off-premises programs but none of the top 5 investments include customer-facing technology.

■ 43% of delivery users place orders via restaurant apps while only 18% of operators offer mobile ordering via their own app.

■ 66% of operators offer delivery through a third-party service and 55% offer delivery through internal staff.

New technology is critical to grow off-premises sales The future of off-premises is far-reaching. Consumer receptiveness to enhanced restaurant technology extends both inside and outside the operation, and technology is becoming more commonplace. Key areas of emerging technology include: ■ 22% of consumers used kiosk ordering last year and 11% used voice assistant ordering.

If available, 69% of consumers would use vehicles with built-in heating trays to keep food warm and 41% would use autonomous delivery.

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AROUND CHICAGO With Valerie Miller COOPER’S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANTS OPENS 12TH CHICAGOLAND LOCATION

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a lifestyle brand centered around food and wine, recently opened its twelfth Chicago area location at 1801 Butterfield Rd. in Downers Grove, Illinois. Cooper’s Hawk is an award-winning winery, restaurant, artisan market, and Napa-style tasting room con• Refrigerated or Dry LTL • Retail Co-Packing and Distribution cept with headquarters near the restaurant • Brokerage Services • Full-Service Cutting and Processing in Downers Grove, Illinois. The company was • FSIS Compliant • Servicing: Chains, Wholesale & Distributors founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery.

• Inventory Tracking • Beef, Pork, Chicken, Lamb and Veal “This new location will bring new and • Pick and Pack Capabilities • 65k SqFt Facility, 10k SqFt Processing Room exciting aspects of the Cooper’s Hawk ex• P&D Cross Dock Services • 5 Temp Zone Cold Storage perience to the near Western suburbs,” says McEnery. “The venue will feature an expansive rooftop terrace, as well as new food and wine tasting experience. With our corporate office now nearby, we are especially excited to deepen our connections with the thriving Downers Grove community.”

The Downers Grove location will be the first location in Chicagoland to offer the Cooper’s Hawk Reserve Tasting Experience. Guests can enjoy a rotating monthly flight that will be paired with light bites serve attendants who can share insights into the wines and how they pair with certain flavors and foods.

The Downers Grove culinary team is proudly led by Ryan Dallesasse. Ryan works closely with Executive chef Matt McMillin to ensure the utmost in quality and presentation while redefining the modern casual dining experience.

7501 Industrial Drive • Forest Park, IL 60130 866.226.5196 The contemporary menu is infused with international flavors, and each dish on the menu is listed with a bin number, guiding guests to their-selection’s perfect wine pairing. The menu also includes a gluten free selection,away!” as wells as “Call MaCkay Right away!”

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OILS & SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................Page 13 ....773-265-6500 Chef Mac Culinary Cooking Oils .............................708-945-9150 OILS & VINEGAR Pastorelli Foods.....................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY OILS-COOKING/BULK Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................Page 13 ....773-265-6500 OLIVE OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................Page 13 ....773-265-6500 ONLINE ORDERING PLATFORM Munch Ado ..............................................................312-694-5942 ORGANIC FOODS Pastorelli Foods.....................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY ORGANIC MEAT & POULTRY Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 OVEN REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ..............Page 32 ....847-381-0448 OVENS-SALES & SERVICE Cobblestone Ovens .................................................847-635-0172 PACKAGING MATERIALS Barrington Packaging Systems ...............................888-814-7999 PACKAGING SPECIALISTS Wertheimer Box.......................................................312-829-4545 PACKAGING SYSTEMS Barrington Packaging Systems ...............................888-814-7999 PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICES Restaurant Handyman ............................................847-232-4474 PANCAKE-BATTER & MIX Tec Foods Inc ........................................Page 12 ....773-638-5310 PAPER-PRODUCTS Ramar Supply Co ..................................Page 21 ....708-233-0808 Alfa Restaurant Supply............................................773-588-6688 PARTY-FAVORS & SUPPLIES Ramar Supply Co ..................................Page 21 ....708-233-0808 PASTA-FRESH AND FROZEN Cugini Distribution .................................Page 16 ....708-695-9471 Pastafresh Home Made Pasta ................................773-745-5888 PASTRY CONSULTING Sweet Bee ...............................................................847-828-4812 PATIO ENCLOSURES Thatcher Oaks Awnings ........................Page 06 ....630-833-5700 PATTY MACHINES/FOOD FORMERS Berkel Midwest ........................................................800-921-9151

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PAYROLL SERVICES Employco USA ......................................Page 03 ....630-920-0000 ADP .........................................................................847-507-4210 PEST CONTROL Platinum Pest Solutions ..........................................708-206-2847 Rose Pest Solutions .............................................800-GOT-PEST PEST CONTROL/PEST ELIMINATION Mc Cloud Services ..................................................800-332-7805 PICKLES & RELISH Vienna Beef .............................................................773-278-7800 PITA BREAD Grecian Delight Foods.............................................847-364-1010 Olympia Food Industries .........................................847-349-9358 PIZZA SUPPLIES Russo Pizza Supplies..............................................708-385-0500 PIZZA SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 PLANT BASED FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet .....................................218-343-8858 PLANT-BASED FOODS VEGAN Phoenix Bean ..........................................................773-784-2503 PLUMBING SUPPLIES Faucet Shoppe The ...............................Page 22 ....773-478-3890 POINT OF SALE SUPPLIES Schmaus Cash Register & POS..............................847-675-6066 POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS Alpha POS Services Inc ..........................................630-690-2870 Retail Control Solutions ...........................................630-521-9900 Revel Systems ........................................................415-744-1433 Schmaus Cash Register & POS..............................847-675-6066 PORK PRODUCTS Peer Foods ..............................................................773-927-1440 POS SYSTEMS Revel Systems ........................................................415-744-1433 POS SYSTEMS-CLOUD BASED Jeff Bruce (HPS) .....................................................773-398-1013 POULTRY-FRESH New S B L Inc..........................................................773-376-8280 POULTRY-WHOLESALE & PROCESSORS Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 PRESSURE WASHING Olympia Maintenance..............................................708-344-0344 PRINTERS On Time Printing......................................................708-544-4500 PRINTING-CUSTOM ITEMS Accurate Printing .....................................................708-824-0058 PRIVATE LABEL FOOD MANUFACTURERS E Formella & Sons ..................................................630-873-3208 Milano Baking Company .......................................800-495-BUNS T F Processors ........................................................847-709-2600 PRODUCE-WHOLESALE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ..............................630-514-1338 Midwest Foods ........................................................773-927-8870 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING LED Billboard Trucks ...............................................312-924-7979 PUBLIC RELATIONS-MARKETING SERVICES IMR Chicago............................................................312-878-1222 PUBLISHING Food Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 RE-UPHOLSTERY Chicago Booth .......................................Page 27 ....773-378-8400 REAL ESTATE-BUY & SELL Stan Rivas/Flex Properties ......................................312-685-8585 REFRIGERATED TRAILER RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage .............................................800-535-2445 REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR Kool Technologies .................................Page 42 ....630-483-2256 Mackay Heating & Mechanical ..............Page 32 ....847-381-0448 Service Refrigeration .............................Page 17 ....773-775-4777 CSI - Coker Service Inc ...........................................888-908-5600 General Parts Group ...............................................630-595-3300 Mechanical 24 .........................................................847-987-9738 REFRIGERATION-EQUIP/COMMERCIAL Custom Cooler & Freezer......................Page 26 ....630-879-3131 REMODELING & NEW CONSTRUCTION Walter Daniels Construction ..................Page 14 ....773-775-0170 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! 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Page 35 Schultz Supply.........................................................708-652-2020 TriMark Marlinn Equip & Supplies ...........................708-496-1700 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ..............Page 32 ....847-381-0448 Berkel Midwest ........................................................800-921-9151 CSI - Coker Service Inc ...........................................888-908-5600 Cobblestone Ovens .................................................847-635-0172 General Parts Group ...............................................630-595-3300 Major Appliance Service ..........................................708-447-4100 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT-NEW & USED March Quality Used & New Equip .........Page 18 ....800-210-5895 RESTAURANT MARKETING Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free! ....................312-872-8050 RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE SALES John Moauro/Realty Executives .............................. 708-361-1150 Kudan Group Inc .....................................................312-575-0480 Marcus Cook-Baum Realty Group .......................... 312-275-3112 Nick Dibrizzi/Coldwell Banker..................................708-562-9328 Pontarelli & Company..............................................847-778-3571 RESTAURANT-DESIGNERS A D E Foodservice Equipment ................................ 630-628-0811 Losurdo Inc..............................................................630-833-4650 Sarfatty Associates .................................................. 847-920-1100 RESTAURANTS La Scarola Restaurant...........................Page 41 ....312-243-1740 RESTROOM & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES Enviro-Master Chicago North ..................................847-305-2990 RESTROOM CLEANING & SANITIZING Enviro-Master Chicago North ..................................847-305-2990 ROOF TOP GREASE CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS Enviromatic Corp of America .................Page 27 ....800-325-8476 ROOFS-SALES-REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Care Sheet Metal & Roofing..................Page 23 ....708-387-9784 SALAD-DRESSINGS Ken’s Foods ..........................................Page 48 ....800-633-5800 SALAD-DRESSINGS & OILS Columbus Vegetable Oils ......................Page 13 ....773-265-6500 Tec Foods Inc ........................................Page 12 ....773-638-5310 SANITATION CERTIFICATION Illinois Restaurant Association...............Page 30 ....312-787-4000 SANITATION CLASSES Santa Lucia Food Safety Training ...........................773-502-5262 SATELLITE TV SYSTEMS All Sports Direct.......................................................630-918-3000 SAUSAGE Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets ..............................630-514-1338 Anichini Brothers .....................................................312-644-8004 Crawford Sausage...................................................773-277-3095 Red Hot Chicago .....................................................800-249-5226 Vienna Beef .............................................................773-278-7800 SCALES Berkel Midwest ........................................................800-921-9151 SCALES-SALES & REPAIR Accurate Scale Company ......................Page 12 ....773-847-1820 SEAFOOD Fisherman’s Pride .................................Page 09 .... 800-543-2110 SEASONINGS & SEASONING BLENDS Famar Flavors .......................................Page 17 ....708-926-2951 SEATING Waco Manufacturing ...............................................312-733-0054 SEATING REPAIRS Express Seating ....................................Page 23 ....630-985-7797 SELF-SERVICE ORDERING KIOSKS Revel Systems ........................................................415-744-1433 SEWER(MAINT)-RODDING & JETTING Tierra Environmental .............................Page 14 ....888-551-1998 SHIPPING-REFRIGERATED & FROZEN Perishable Distribution Solutions...........Page 32 ....888-491-1641 SHORTENING Columbus Vegetable Oils 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STAFFING-SERVICES Atlas Employment Services...................Page 15 ....847-671-1557 STEAM CLEANING Olympia Maintenance..............................................708-344-0344 SUPERMARKET- EQUIPMENT/ NEW & USED Berkel Midwest ........................................................800-921-9151 SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES Collage LLC...........................................Page 08 ....312-593-8084 SWEET GOODS North Shore Baking Corp ........................................773-655-3485 TABLE ACCESSORIES Flattech.com ............................................................855-999-3528 TABLE LEVELING DEVICES Flattech.com ............................................................855-999-3528 TABLE TOP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EmberGlo-A Division of Midco Int’l ..........................773-604-8700 TABLES-ALL TYPES Chicago Booth .......................................Page 27 ....773-378-8400 RestaurantWoodTables.com ...................................773-599-6200 Waco Manufacturing ...............................................312-733-0054 TAMALES Supreme Frozen Products ......................................773-622-3777 TEA-GREEN Dewdrop Tea ...........................................................630-335-7806 TEMPORARY STAFFING Atlas Employment Services...................Page 15 ....847-671-1557 TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS Phoenix Bean ..........................................................773-784-2503 TOMATO PRODUCTS Pastorelli Foods.....................................Page 07 800-SOS-AUCY TRADE PUBLICATIONS Food Industry News ................................................847-699-3300 TRUCK BODIES-SALES & REPAIR Paramount Truck Body ..........................Page 28 ....312-666-6441 TRUCK GRAPHICS American Graphics ................................Page 20 ....888-774-6270 TRUCK-BODIES Morgan Corporation ................................................608-436-4177 TRUCK-REFRIGERATED DCI Central............................................Page 31 ....800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES & SERVICE DCI Central............................................Page 31 ....800-468-7478 TRUCK-SALES NEW & USED D & S Truck Center ...............................Page 26 ....708-352-5551 UPCOMING EVENTS Wisconsin Restaurant Association .......................... 800-589-3211 VEGAN FOOD PRODUCTS Ruth’s Vegetarian Gourmet .....................................218-343-8858 VEHICLE WRAPS Paramount Truck Body ..........................Page 28 ....312-666-6441 VENDING MACHINES Collage LLC...........................................Page 08 ....312-593-8084 VENTILATING-SYTEMS CLEANING Enviromatic Corp of America .................Page 27 ....800-325-8476 Olympia Maintenance..............................................708-344-0344 VIDEO GAMING Awesome Hand Gaming .........................................847-704-7608 VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS Illinois Gaming Systems ..........................................312-544-9856 WALK IN COOLER- MOBILE- RENTAL/LEASING Portable Cold Storage .............................................800-535-2445 WALK IN COOLERS-SALES & SERVICE Service Refrigeration .............................Page 17 ....773-775-4777 WALK-IN COOLER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Mackay Heating & Mechanical ..............Page 32 ....847-381-0448 Mechanical 24 .........................................................847-987-9738 WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS Custom Cooler & Freezer......................Page 26 ....630-879-3131 WEBSITE DESIGN Americaneagle.com...............................Page 33 ....847-699-0300 The Digital Restaurant...........................Page 16 ....630-768-9313 Munch Ado ..............................................................312-694-5942 WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES Buildthis.com .........................................Page 23 ....312-655-9999 WEDDING CAKES Ideal Bakery ............................................................773-631-6897 WELDING & FABRICATING KOP Ind. Welding & Fabrication............Page 20 ....630-930-9516 WHIPPED CREAM Instantwhip Chicago ..............................Page 18 ....800-933-2500 WI-FI SYSTENS FOR RESTAURANTS Restaurant Marketing - 30 Days Free .....................312-872-8050 WILD GAME Fox Deluxe Stap ......................................................847-520-8300 WIND SCREENS Thatcher Oaks Awnings ........................Page 06 ....630-833-5700 WINE & SPIRITS Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits ................................708-687-9870 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE Employco USA ......................................Page 03 ....620-920-0000 YOGURT & SOFT SERVE EQUIPMENT Kool Technologies .................................Page 42 ....630-483-2256

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Visit our website or contact us. www.kudangroup.com | 312-575-0480 Countryside- 6201 Joliet Rd.- Holiday Inn Seeking Flagship Restaurant Hotel seeking restaurant, bar and/or music venue to service customers.

Features vaulted ceilings with skylights, large outdoor patio and a 30’ bar.

Size: 4,500 SF Rental Rate: $18.50/SF NNN Agent: Adam

Evanston- 1557 Sherman Ave.- Formerly Pete Miller’s- Now for Lease

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Fantastic longtime operation now ready for your concept. Semi-private taproom, can be divided. Ideal for private dining, events and weddings.

Size: 10,000 SF Rental Rate: See Agent Agent: Chad

Glenview- 1111-14 Waukegan Rd.- Mixed Use Real Estate for Sale

Two buildings with 17 parking spaces. Nearby businesses include Heinen’s Grocery, Trader Joe’s & Ten Ninety Brewery. 2 retail and 2 residential units.

Size:10,837 SF Lot with 5,100 SF Buildings Price: $1.1M (R.E.) Agent: Jarrett

LaGrange- Confidential #C147- Business with Real Estate

Part two-story freestanding restaurant with outdoor seating. Longstanding community staple.

Size: 5,840 SF Building on 10,979 SF Lot Price: $2,699,000 Agent: Chad

Lakeview, East- 3109 N. Broadway St.- Real Estate for Sale

Commercial building with fully built-out kitchen. Current tenant is a sharedkitchen concept. Located across from Mariano’s & other national retailers.

Size: 4,716 SF Building 5,123 SF Land Price: $2,100,000 (R.E.) Agent: Jarrett

Lakeview- 3032 N. Lincoln Ave.- Land on Lincoln- Business for Sale

Turn-key bar/grill with many recent upgrades. Located in dense Lincoln-Belmont-Ashland district. Includes tavern license and all FF&E. Size: 1,400 SF Rental Rate: $3,502/Mo. (Mod. Gross) Price: $99K Agent: Adam

Lincoln Park- Confidential #B130- Restaurant/Bakery Business for Sale

High income, completely turn-key restaurant/bakery with sidewalk seating and full basement. Recently updated hood, black iron, electrical, POS and HVAC. Size: 1,200 SF Rental Rate: $4,594.77/Mo. Net Price: $179K Agent: Brian

North Center- 3832 N. Lincoln Ave.- Big Bricks- Business w/ Real Estate

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Freestanding two-story restaurant/bar with established Pizza & BBQ business.

Includes large private event room on 2nd floor and private outdoor patio.

Size: 5,849 SF Interior 4,798 SF Lot Price: $1,599,000 Agent: Georg

Oak Park- 800 S. Oak Park Ave.- Obsessed Kitchen- Business for Sale

Neighborhood restaurant/bar offering global cuisine. Seats 60 indoors. Sidewalk seating for 24. Basement for storage, walk-in cooler & more refrigeration.

Size: 1,648 SF Rental Rate: $2,546.71/Mo. (NNN) Price: $199K Agent: Georg

Rogers Park- 6632 N. Clark St. - Tapia’s Pizza- Business for Sale

Turn-key neighborhood restaurant on a hard corner of busy Clark St. Fully equipped, large exhaust, two double-decker Blodgett Pizza ovens, & more.

Size: 1,300 SF Rental Rate: $18.37/SF NNN Price: $54,900 Agent: Adam

Rogers Park- Confidential #A171- Quick Service Business for Sale

Quick-service restaurant located on Sheridan Rd. Includes hood, walk-in cooler and all FF&E. Full basement and outdoor patio seating for 16.

Size: 847 SF Rental Rate: $23/SF NNN Price: $114,900 Agent: Adam

Rogers Park- 1500 W. Jarvis Ave.- Charmer’s Cafe- Business for Sale Lovely cafe on a hard corner in Jarvis Square. Includes all FF&E, expansive outdoor patio and tenant friendly lease terms.

Size: 1,550 SF Rental Rate: $2,200/Mo. (Gross) Price: $59,900 Agent: Adam

West Town- 1938 W. Chicago Ave.- Mixed Use Real Estate for Sale Three-story building with restaurant tenant and two 3-bed apartments.

Restaurant (1,400 SF + Basement) has been occupied since 2006.

Size: 4,356 SF Building Price: $1,195,000 Agent: Georg REQUEST A COPY OF OUR COMPLETE INVENTORY AT INFO@KUDANGROUP.COM Kudan Group, Inc. 566 W. Lake St. Suite 225 Chicago, IL 60661 312.575.0480 kudangroup.com

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PONTARELLI ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE SERVICES

*Restaurant Brokerage Division*

Vince Ferraro

BREAKFAST/LUNCH: Well established neighborhood icon in upscale community on Chicago’s northwest side. Corner location across from park and train station. Seats 90 plus 20 on sidewalk patio. Parking lot. Solid lease. Pristine condition. Biz, FF&E... NEW PRICE $79K MEXICAN: NW Suburb. Same family, 29 years. High volume. Seats 90.

Liquor license. Authentic cuisine. Famous name. $89K. FAST FOOD: Located in active strip center in affluent N.W. suburb. Seats 42 and 38 in party room. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 11am to 9pm. Closed Sundays.

Substantial volume. Most popular in area... Surrounded by factories, offices and residential! Low, below market value rent with lease renewal options.

Video gaming available! Fully equipped. Family run... Pristine condition...

Quality products! Don’t miss this one!! Biz, FF&E... Reduced to $150K BAR & GRILL: New! Elmwood Park. Short hours, but 2 A.M. license. 12 taps. Seats 44. Menu well reviewed on social media. 4 gaming machines. $75K w/ great lease or $295K w/ Real Estate.

PIZZERIA: Outstanding opportunity to own this renowned pizzeria...home of Chicagoland’s “Original Stuffed Pizza!” Established 1973. NW Suburb. Dining room seats 125. Plenty of parking. Full liquor license. Bonus: Big $$$$$$ from Video gaming! “Turn-key.” No royalties, no over-rides! Great lease. Biz, FF&E... * Reduced $100K due to illness! $249K* TAVERN: Just Listed! NW Chicago. Totally remodeled bar with excellent clientele....class act! 50 capacity. 2 A.M. / 3 A.M. tavern license. Plus: 3 apartments, 2 1/2 car garage and patio. Beautiful building/big income. Real Estate & Biz @$695K. FAMILY STYLE: NW Suburb. Freestanding. Busy street. Seats 160. Parks 53.

Excellent condition. Owner retiring. Keep as is or convert to your concept.

NEW PRICE: Biz, FF&E @ $195K w/ below market lease or total package with Real Estate @ $875K. FAST FOOD: Look! Freestanding. Brick. 950 sf. Bus stop corner with walkup window. Seats 12 plus 30 on patio. Good volume/lease. No Sundays!

NEW PRICE...Biz, FF&E @ $99K! FORMER KATHY’S LAKESIDE INN: Opportunity knocks! Located on Forest Lake in Lake Zurich. 4,200 sf building, parking lot, 82’ per apartment. Owner will assist tenant to re-hab and re-establish this once popular venue! Call!!!

IRISH PUB: 1st offer! Prime NW Chicago. Tavern license! Freestanding, 3,000 sf brick building. Parking lot. Surrounded by commercial, industrial and residential. Great lease with renewal options. Profit from day one.

True “Turn-key”. Biz, FF&E @ $195K

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DINER FOR SALE

Thriving Business with Real Estate. Very well known and successful business (Blue’s Cafe) is currently operating and has been in business for over 65 yrs.

Large Kitchen with multiple prep and cooking stations.

Eating area will seat over 95 patrons. Ample parking.

Very very clean and Turn Key. Priced at $499,000.

For more information about this Kankakee Diner, please email us at: HomeBrokerServices@gmail.com Contact Greg or Ronda Wallace for more info at

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SPORTS BAR-PIZZERIA-VIDEO GAMING SW SUBURBS – 147TH & CICERO EAT-DRINK-WIN

Free standing sports bar-pizzeria with video gaming.

National Tenant location. 5,000 SF bldg.; 30,000 SF lot. $100,000 a year net profit in video gaming. Real $$$ maker; seats 300 indoor & outdoor. Separate carry out & delivery pizza business. DJ & live music.

For Business & Real Estate: $895,000.

RISTORANTE-PIZZERIA-BAR-VIDEO GAMING PLUS OUTDOOR DINING EAT-DRINK-WIN

Lake County/Round Lake Bldg 2,910; lot 22,104 SF For Sale/Lease.

Established for 35 years, owner retiring. Corner location 3,500 SF plus full basement, seats 80 Pick up/carry out/two dining areas with separate entrances. Outdoor patio. Full liquor license & patio license. Always busy, never empty.

Includes Business, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment.

PIZZERIA RESTAURANT-CHICAGO’S BEVERLY-ROSELAND NEIGHBORHOOD – REAL ESTATE - NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION

NEW: NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION - NW SUBURBS ROLLING MEADOWS

Free standing, turn-key 4,000 SF bldg. on 20,398 SF lot VIDEO GAMING allowed For Sale/Lease. $450,000

Business with Real Estate. Business: Real $$$ Maker. Sunday-Thursday, 50 deliveries per day; Friday & Saturday, 100 deliveries per day with 10 delivery drivers onsite. 4,000 SF Free standing restaurant turn key, fully equipped. Corner lot location with 225 ft. of frontage by 108 ft of depth or 24,700 SF. For Real Estate & Business: $899,000.

NEW: DOWNTOWN DEKALB BY NORTHERN IL UNIVERSITY

Corner 7,000 SF restaurant/sports bar/ banquets.

Well established.

VIDEO GAMING allowed For Sale/Lease.

SPORTS BAR-PIZZERIA WITH VIDEO GAMING SW SUBURBS-PALOS HILLS

5,300 SF plus outdoor patio; seats 180 plus 70 in the outdoor patio with unlimited parking Family owned since 1987. Dine in-carry outdelivery-catering-live entertainment-dancing etc. Selling Business Only. Very low rent.

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Pick up & Delivery. Chicagoland Area, est. since 1987. 60% pick up/40% delivery. Real $$$ maker. 40 deliveries per night avg. Selling Real Estate & Business. Owner Retiring.

Qualified buyers only. Must sign confidentiality agreement and have proof of funds.

LISLE-MAIN (ROUTE 53) NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION

NEW: AMERICAN-POLISH DELIBUSINESS ONLY-NW SUBURBS ALGONQUIN-LAKE IN THE HILLS AREA

OAK PARK DOWNTOWN

For Sale/Lease. Free standing 2,520 SF plus 1,000 SF lower level.

Second generation restaurant.

Lot size 22,850 SF. One door south SEC corner stoplight intersection of Main Street (Rte 53) and Maple Ave.

1,955 SF with plenty of parking. Established for 15 years; short hours. $900,000 gross sales a year/$100,000 cash flownet profit a year. Asking Price: $120,000.

4,000 SF turn key pizzeria-restaurant plus full basement. Established for 40 years. For business, fixtures & equipment $89,500.

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Dine in-carry out-delivery-catering; Established since 1987. Newly remodeled 4,300 SF building with unlimited parking. Seats 150 plus 80 outdoor dining. Located in the NW Suburbs on the Hottest Restaurant Row. Serving Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, etc. Selling Real Estate and Business or bring in your own concept.

NEW: NATIONAL TENANT LOCATION-DRIVE THRU WINDOW VIDEO GAMING ALLOWED

CHICAGOLAND AREA! PIZZERIA BUSINESS ONLY: 200+ DELIVERIES PER DAY WITH 10-12 DELIVERY DRIVERS ONSITE/VERY LOW RENT

SPORTS BAR-PIZZERIA WESTERN SUBURBS - PLAINFIELD

5,000 SF sports bar-pizzeria with plenty of parking. National tenant location.

Gross sales $1,500,000; big bar business.

Class A turn-key. Rent $10,000 per month.

Nick Di Brizzi 888-317-7721

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2731 W. Touhy Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60645

Restaurant facility. Free Standing Bldg. approx 4,500 + sq. ft. with parking. Ideal for any concept. Fully equipped.

Currently pizza restaurant with gaming.

Complete package. Call for details.

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AN ATTRACTIVE LIST OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BAR / GRILL Bar and Grill. Profitable and Well-Known. VIDEO GAMING. Many $’s!

BAR / TAVERN Bar-Tavern - Successful On Going Business Opportunity - Priced Right!

BREAKFAST-LUNCH ONLY Breakfast Lunch – 160 Seats – Profitable - Newer BREAKFAST-LUNCH ONLY Free Standing - Impressive - Profitable! W/Prop $2.7M BREAKFAST-LUNCH ONLY Impressive Interior! 185-Seats, 5,500 sq. ft. W/Property FAST FOOD Well Known, Long Established, Popular Destination, Great Opportunity FAST FOOD Fast Food in the Heart of Chicago - Well Known - Long Established FAST FOOD Fast Food - “One of a Kind” - 24 Years Old - Great Business / Potential FAST FOOD Free Standing - Same Owners 36 Years Business & Property - Business $75K FAST FOOD Free Standing - 120 Seats-82-Car Parking - Huge Gross-Video Games FAST FOOD Outstanding Fast Food, Video Gaming, With Property. Looking Sharp!

FAST FOOD Very profitable and free-standing fast food restaurant with Drive Thru!

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Payroll Mistakes Cost You Thousands

Are you making the mistake of having a relative or friend doing your payroll/accounting for your business?

Too many restaurateurs originally started out using a relative or family friend to help out with payroll and accounting. As their business grows they feel responsible to keep that person out of obligation or to keep the peace in the family even though the business has outgrown the services that person can offer.

In today’s fast moving regulatory environment it’s important that a restaurant stays current with the ever changing rules and regulations which if not complied with can cost you fines and more that can leave your business in ruin. It is important that you use a payroll company that offers HR and compliance services that will keep you protected. Not to mention most likely save you money!

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TRAVEL With Valerie Miller GLOBUS DESTINATION: “UNDISCOVERED MEDITERRANEAN” Vacations for 2020 SECLUDED SHORES; SUN WASHED CITIES The Mediterranean’s sapphire seas lure travelers in and convince them to stay awhile. But beyond the azure waters lie tiny, whitewashed villages nestled against sandy shores, marble-clad fortresses and winding chains of turquoise waterfalls. In 2020 Globus and Cosmos are unveiling 11 “Undiscovered Mediterranean” tours – including six (6) NEW vacations, ranging from 8 to 19 days - that invite travelers to dive deep into the blues of the Mediterranean’s secluded seaside towns and medieval alleyways where cities, seas and cultures connect.

“Globus’ new “Undiscovered “touring vacations take travelers through the winding roads and villages other tour companies don’t visit and cruise ships don’t overnight,” said Steven Born, chief marketing officer for the Globus family of brands. “From waking to the sounds of waves crashing on the shore to learning the secrets behind the places that launched a thousand myths, these tours get travelers to the far-away islands and untouched towns to see and experience the local side of life.”

New Vacations include: § Greek Island Adventure 8 Days -highlights include the island of Paros with a visit to the Church of 100 doors, discover Naxos the greenest of the Greek islands, explore Heraklion, a modern city with a window to the past. This vacation overnights in Athens, Heraklion, Naxos and Paros § Eclectic Aegean with 7 Night Cruise -11 days - travelers will cruise on the Aegean for Greece and Turkey’s most brilliant coastal cities, waterfront villages and tiny isles § Southern Italy & Greece with 4 Night Cruise –compare the coasts, culture and cuisine of three magnificent countries on the laidback land and cruise tour from Sicily and Southern Italy to Greece and the Turquoise Coast of Turkey. This vacation overnights in Palermo, Catania, Cosenza, Mater, Lecce, Itea and Athens § Discover the Eastern Med 11 days-starting in the walled city of Dubrovnik, and ending inside the famed walls of Rome’s gladiatorias Coliseum. Discover the architectural port of Budva; explore Shkodora, one of the oldest cities in Europe, overnight ferry ride across the Adriatic Sea, to the port of Bari and more. This vacation includes overnights in Dubronvnik, Budva, Tirana, Bari and Rome And for those looking for more of a’ la carte option, the Globus family of brands’ Cosmos Lite vacations, offer a hassle-free way to discover the Mediterranean.

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Emily D Edwards Emily’s Foods 222 Indianapolis Blvd Ste 207 Schererville, Indiana Birthplace: Philadelphia Mississippi Current Position: Founder First Foodservice Job: Before I developed Paradise Icing, I had never worked in the food industry.

Favorite Food: Sweet potato Memorable Customers: Individuals with food allergies can now satisfy their sweet tooth without worrying about food allergies.

Worst Part of Job: The loneliness of being an entrepreneur.

Most Humorous Kitchen Mishap: During the scale up process of product development we used the wrong mixer and most of the product ended up on the floor.

Favorite Food to prepare: Candied sweet potatoes What part of the job gives the most pleasure: Research and development If you couldn’t be a chef, what would you be and why: An athlete. The competition.

Best advice you ever got was: If being an entrepreneur was easy you would have more takers.

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The FBEE (Food and Beverage Equipment Executives of Chicago) recently awarded its 2019 Restaurant of The Year Award to Chef Kevin Hickey, owner of Chicago’s Duck Inn. The restaurant has a rich history in the Bridgeport neighborhood (2701 S Elenore Street) only to be topped by their outstanding food. The FBEE is one of the country’s oldest leads exchange groups. You can visit their website at fbee.org.

Attentiveness. The ability to really listen to customers is so crucial for providing great service for a number of reasons.

Patience. If you deal with customers on a daily basis, be sure to stay patient when they come to you stumped and frustrated, but also be sure to take the time to truly figure out what they want — they’d rather get competent service than be rushed out the door!

Knowledge. Without knowing your product from front-to-back, you won’t know how to help customers when they run into problems.

Positive language. “I can get that for you...”

Calm. The best customer service reps know that they can’t let a heated customer force them to lose their cool; in fact it is their job to try to be the “rock” for a customer who thinks the world is falling down due to their current problem.

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Food Network and Cooking Channel are preparing for food’s biggest holiday with a full slate of Thanksgiving-themed programming, including a live on-air event and first-ever, interactive Thanksgiving streaming event on the NEW Food Network Kitchen app. The November primetime lineup on Food Network includes: Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, a four-episode competition hosted by Giada De Laurentiis premiering Sunday, November 3rd at 9pm ET/PT; Worst Cooks in America: Thanksgiving Redemption with Anne Burrell and Scott Conant on Sunday, November 10th at 10pm ET/PT; brand-new special Thanksgiving Pie Fight hosted by Sunny Anderson on Thursday, November 14th at 9pm ET/PT; a turkey-focused Good Eats one-hour special with Alton Brown on Sunday, November 17th at 8pm ET/PT and Macy’s Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular with Maureen McCormick on Sunday, November 17th at 10pm ET/ PT. On Friday, November 22nd at 9pm ET/6pm PT, Guy Fieri will host the first-ever, fully interactive LIVE Thanksgiving streaming event, Guy’s Thanksgiving Hotline, on the Food Network Kitchen app, sharing recipes, tips and guidance for the biggest holiday of the year, and giving fans the chance to have their questions answered in real-time.

In daytime, Food Network goes live on air on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am ET with special two-hour interactive event The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live with The Kitchen co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Alex Guarnaschelli, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, joined by Alton Brown. Immediately following The Kitchen: Thanksgiving Live, fans can join the hosts on the Food Network Kitchen app as they each go live sharing more great ideas on how to make this year’s Thanksgiving the best it can be. On Cooking Channel, host Carla Hall discovers outrageous Turkey Day treats in primetime special Thanksgiving Grubdown on Monday, No- The ACF Chicago Chefs and Culinarians held its chapter meeting at Eli’s Cheesecake Corporate Offices and Factory Store. Guests were treated to a lavish buffet featuring Smithfield vember 11th at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Pork products, Auriccho Cheese and items prepared by Eli’s culinary team. After dinner, guests were treated to presentations on Dessert Trends and Pork Trends.

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Top Ten New Employment Law Tips in Illinois for Your Business By: Kerry Lavelle and Lance Ziebell

Governor Pritzker made significant changes to employment laws in Illinois. All amendments are effective January 1, 2020, except the amendments to the Equal Pay Act. In order to be compliant with these new laws, here are some key aspects to consider: 1. Illinois Equal Pay Act: Employers are now prohibited from asking applicants about their previous jobs’ wages, salary, benefits, or other compensation. However, employees cannot be barred from discussing wages/benefits.

2. Illinois Human Rights Act: The definition of “Employer” has been reduced from 15 employees to 1 or more. This reduction suggests more employers and business will be subject to the IHRA. 3. Illinois Human Rights Act: Liability: Employers may be liable if they become aware of unlawful conduct and fail to take action.

4. Illinois Human Rights Act: Sexual Harassment Prevention: Every employer with employees working in Illinois must annually conduct sexual harassment prevention training. Employers can use a free model program created by the Illinois Department of Human Rights, or create their own policy that models this program.

5. Illinois Human Rights Act: Sexual Harassment Prevention for Restaurants and Bars: Restaurants and bars are subject to additional requirements regarding sexual harassment prevention.

Restaurants and bars will be required to provide employees with a written sexual harassment policy, in English and Spanish, within their first calendar week of employment. The policy must include: the definition of sexual harassment, an explanation of how an employee can report and/or make a complaint, regarding sexual harassment, directions on how to contact the IDHR or U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a prohibition on retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, and a requirement for employees to participate in sexual harassment prevention training.

6. Workplace Transparency Act: Prevents employers from inserting certain pro-employer provisions into employment agreements.

7. Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”): Employers cannot require employees to exhaust paid leave before using FMLA. 8. Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act: Recreational use of cannabis will be legal. Employers are permitted to adopt and enforce reasonable, nondiscriminatory, zero tolerance and drug-free workplace policies. No adverse action can be taken against an employee based on cannabis use outside the workplace, but employers can take adverse action based on cannabis use while working, as long as the employee is given the opportunity to contest any such determination.

9. Illinois Minimum Wage Law: Minimum wage increases to $9.25 per hour beginning January 1, 2020, and then increases again to $10.00 per hour from July 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.

10. Fair Labor Standards Act Salary Exemption Increase: The current Fair Labor Standards Act salaried exemption will be increasing from $455.00 per week to $684.00 per week beginning January 1, 2020.

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Wondering how to offer health insurance to your employees? Check out these health insurance basics for restaurant owners.

Offering employees health-care benefits can set you apart from competitors who don’t, making your operation a more desirable place to work. A good first step as you explore what’s involved in the process is to find a broker, preferably one with experience setting up plans for restaurants your size.

When it comes to offering insurance, there are rules that apply depending on whether you’re a large or small employer.

If you’re what’s called an “applicable large employer,” which is any company or organization that has an average of at least 50 full-time or full-time-equivalent employees (FTEs), the Affordable Care Act requirements apply to you. For the purposes of the ACA, a full-time employee is someone who works at least 30 hours a week or 130 hours a month.

If you have fewer than 50 full timers (full time plus FTEs), offering a health-care benefit plan is not subject to ACA requirements; it’s just a good idea.

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As a restaurant operator, am I required to offer my employees health insurance?

50 or more full-time or full-time-equivalent (FTE) employees: Yes. Again, a full-time employee averages at least 30 hours a week in any given month, or 130 hours a month.

Fewer than 50 FTE employees: No, unless you are in Hawaii.

Seasonal workers: Generally no, although you must include part-time and seasonal workers in your count of FTE employees. A seasonal employee, according to the Internal Revenue Service, is a person hired into a position for which (1) customary annual employment is six months or less and (2) the period of employment begins each calendar

year in about the same part of the year, such as summer or winter.

Do I need to offer coverage to my employees’ families?

If you employ 50 or more FTE employees, you must offer coverage to full-time employees and their dependents (children up to age 26). You are not required to cover employees’ spouses.

What happens if I don’t offer insurance?

If you employ 50 or more FTEs, and you don’t offer minimum essential coverage to at least 95 percent of them and their dependents, you will have to pay a penalty to the IRS called the employer shared responsibility payment.

If even one of your full-time employees goes ahead and gets a federal tax subsidy to buy a health plan through a Health Insurance Marketplace on HealthCare.gov, the IRS can come back and fine you $2,000 per for each of your eligible employees (although the IRS excludes the first 30 full-time employees from the count).

Who pays the premiums?

Employers pay varying portions of the premiums, but the minimum is 50 percent, says Joe Mowery, vice president, employee benefits, with Hylant, Orlando, Fla. If they are a large employer, they must pay enough of the subsidy to render the remainder “affordable” under the ACA, meaning it costs a full-time employee 9.78 percent (for 2020) or less of the employee’s household income.

How many of my employees have to participate in my plan for me to keep the premium rates I’ve been quoted?

Approximately half to three-quarters of employees who are offered the benefit need to sign up for it. The insurance provider will dictate the participation rate.

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Eleven Reasons Handhelds Can Build Business For Your Operation

1. 81% of operators report increased profits when they offer handheld items.

2. As consumers continue to demand handheld foods, operators who evolve their menus to include unique or unusual handheld items have an advantage.

3. People love eating with their hands; its a sensory experience at its core, and all the senses are involved. No fork and knife can compete.

4. Competition across channels is leading fast-casual operators to develop standout menu items beyond the assembly- line choices.

5. Handhelds are perfect because they offer the ability for chefs to showcase their creativity.

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7. Generally easier to prepare because of their simplicity. Limited training of staff is needed.

8. Changing a single ingredient allows many handhelds: to be modified to fit any meal time.

9. Handhelds, like sandwiches, can be made in smaller spaces, with less equipment and overhead.

10. Handhelds are just simply irresistibly delicious.

11. One way to set yourself apart from the crowd is to draw food ideas from your community. Is there a local farm nearby where you can source sustainable produce for your operation such as food trucks do? If there is a farm or farms, use this to your advantage. The most unique ways to design a menu is to draw inspiration from local specialties. For example, if you live on the East Coast, focus on the freshly caught seafood of the region. –Portions from Smithfield Culinary

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Chicago Gourmet 2019 5 Must-Haves for Every Restaurant Website this 2019 Holiday Season If you are still asking in 2019 - Does my restaurant need a website? Yes absolutely! Relying on Facebook page or microsite provided by GrubHub, Doordash, Slice or another 3rd-party is not going to cut it this holiday season. It is vital for your restaurant to be visible online when people search for your business name or your food. Your restaurant website needs to show up on top of search results, engage with potential guests and drive business to your doors.

These 5 features are a must-have for every restaurant website for driving traffic and boost sales this holiday season: Mobile-friendly: Over 60% of online visitors are visiting restaurant websites from mobile devices, it needs to be mobile-friendly. Find the google analytics mobile users data for your website. Update your website to be mobileresponsive.

Complete and accurate information: Your website should be the single-source-of-truth for business address, phone number, business closed days, menu and nutrition. Fix any incorrect information from Yelp, Google, Facebook, Tripadvisor and any 3rd-party microsites. Add food photos and holiday specials to the website.

Easy to use and fast loading: When visitors land on the website, whether they stay or bounce out depends on the “ease of use� of the website. Avoid complex navigation and distracting animation to avoid high bounce rates on your website.

Email, social and mobile retargeting: Provide GDPR compliant email optin form for visitors. Install social buttons to follow. Install mobile push code for first time visitors to opt in. This will enable you to re-market to your audience through these 3 channels. Send relevant holiday promotions to bring them to your restaurant.

Online ordering & reservations: For the busy holiday season, providing an easy no-commission online ordering and reservation option will boost sales. This eliminates phone-hold times, improves order accuracy leading to higher customer satisfaction.

In addition to the above, ensure that your Google My Business profile shows your restaurant website url in website, menu, order, reservations link. Make sure your facebook business page profile is complete with accurate business address, phone number and website link.

To help restaurants be ready for the holiday season, The Digital Restaurant team is helping restaurants launch their new website fast (within 7-10 days) and at an affordable $195 per month. They also help restaurants and pizzerias save thousands of dollars each month with zero-commission online ordering and marketing to boost online sales.

The Chicago-based company provides digital marketing services including custom website design, social media, email and mobile marketing. More information is available at thedigitialrestaurant.com and see their ad on page 16.

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If you want to make wings that really stand out, don’t settle for anything besides Sweet Baby Ray’s. For the bold, there is the Mango Habanero.

For the traditionalist, it’s Sweet Teriyaki. We’ve got the wide variety of wing sauces your kitchen needs and your customers deserve. So go online to see why The Sauce is the Boss!®

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Available everywhere. Just ask.

Call us at (800) 633-5800 Or visit sbrfoodservice.com

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