Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

May 22, 2013

Marc Halperin: Resident F&B Expert

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Icing On the Cake Exploring how today’s dominant dessert trends might find a foothold in quick-serve settings.	Oil, Reconsidered Turning a fresh eye to the role of fats in the modern menu.
Fresh & Familiar Citrus fruit varieties are just recently available all year long and are ripe for menu exploration.	Fulfilling Generation Next Diversity and authenticity are key when trying to attract complex Millennials.
Umami at the Center of Asian Fusion Taking stock of ingredients that deliver that eminently appealing “fifth taste.”	3 Ways to Menu for 'Flexitarians' When it comes to proteins, we don’t always need to heed our animal instincts.
Season Your Menu Like a Pro How a pinch of this and a dash of that can make routine menu items “all that.”	Coffee, Tea Are Hot Trends Coffee and tea provide opportunities for specialization and versatility in the beverage category.
Comfort Conversions for Your Menu How putting a slight spin on satisfying comfort-food favorites can yield intriguing menu additions.	Adding Fruit to Your Menus Adding sweetness, a halo of freshness, and a healthy flourish naturally.

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BrightSign Unveils XD Smart Menu Board

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BrightSign, a market leader in digital signage players, announced the BrightSign XD Smart Menu Board, an all-in-one, integrated digital menuboard...

Calkain Companies Aids in Sell of Maryland Chevys Unit

2013-05-20

Calkain Companies recently sold a single tenant net-leased Chevys, a national restaurant concept. Chevys uses a "Fresh Mex" pledge,...

Revel Fights Fraud with Photo I.D. POS System

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Revel Systems, a creator of iPad point-of-sale (POS) solutions for restaurant, grocery, and retail business establishments, announced Revel 2.0....

Quaker Steak & Lube Unleashes Ultimate Rider Giveaway

2013-05-20

Quaker Steak & Lube is unleashing the Ultimate Rider Giveaway in conjunction with its “Best Weekly Bike Nite on the Planet...

FROM THE FLOOR: Beverage Dealers Help Diversify

2013-05-20

As restaurant operators look to make sure that beverages continue to be a strong and growing element of their businesses, there are plenty of...

Heinz Delivers More Sauce for Your Buck with New Dispenser

2013-05-19

Heinz Foodservice introduces its Heinze DispenSaver Condiment, a new bottle-filling system designed for high-volume, back-of-house applications...

FROM THE FLOOR: Electro Freeze Debuts App

2013-05-19

Electro Freeze, a division of H.C. Duke and Son, introduces to the U.S. frozen dessert industry Genni, the first soft-serve frozen dessert quality...

BrandStand Intros Trio of Hand-Sanitizer Dispenser Stands

2013-05-19

Best Sanitizers announces its new trio of BrandStand dispenser stands. This new product combines a marketing and promotional component with a...

Espro Brews Up New French Press

2013-05-19

Espro announced it will collaborate with illy caffè, Intelligentsia Coffee and Tea, and its restaurant supply distributor Chicagoland Beverage to...

FROM THE FLOOR: Building a Culture That Works

2013-05-19

In an age when culture means so many things that it often means nothing at all, brands are going back to their roots to build a strong...

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