Kennebunkport Scallops

Looking to switch up your Lent specials? Try this satisfying scallop dish. Kennebunkport Scallops in a Sweet Basil sauce over Pasta 1 portion Sea Scallops (about 4) 4 Ts Butter 1 T dried Basil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce Cooked Pasta for 1 serving Begin to melt butter in a sauce pan. Gently…

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Super Bowl Snack: Buffalo Pierogies

The Super Bowl is right around the corner! While we might not agree what team to root for, there’s one thing we can all agree on: FOOD. The Super Bowl is one of our favorite times of year. Why? Because it’s also one of the tastiest. Below is a unique spin on a buffalo appetizer…

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7 Way to Ramp Up Your Takeout Sales

Contributor: Mike Mirarchi of HuffUnited Know your capacity. In order to determine how much potential your restaurant has to grow, you have to know how much you can handle. What is the maximum amount of diners you can reasonably accommodate in a day? How many diners do you need to serve to cover your costs for…

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Warm Up! With White Chicken & Chorizo Chili

White Chicken & Chorizo Chili Perfect for Game Day or a cold night! 10 lbs Chicken diced (#710183) 5 lbs Chorizo (#650008) 2 #10 White Beans (#202033) 2 Qts.Chicken Broth (#242040) 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack (#430067) 1 bunch Cilantro (#510324) 1 Chopped Red onion 4 cups Corn Olive Oil 1 T Cumin 2 T…

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Trends on the Rise for 2016

2016 isn’t just on the horizon anymore. It’s here!   Out with the year of kale, sriracha and IPAs, and into the year of….wait, what is 2016 the year of?!   Luckily, we aren’t the first person of the year to ask that question. In fact there are already quite a few predictions out there…

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Sandwich Day Special: Roast Beef

In honor of National Sandwich Day, our Meat Specialist, Bill Howell, is whipping up a top-notch signature dish, the roast beef sandwich. Bill is using a USDA Choice Beef Sirloin Ball Tip 2 and up. This item comes from the Beef Bottom Sirloin, with the weight ranging from 2 to 3.5 lbs and about 5…

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Handling Negative Reviews

People try out new restaurants all the time. But first, they decide whether or not it is worth trying. In order to determine if they should eat at a specific restaurant, after they get the location, hours and menu, they check out the online reviews. Many dig to find out what others are saying about…

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Sanitation Checklist

An important but often over looked part of the restaurant business are the health and sanitation issues. It’s crucial to keep a clean and healthy work place, not only for your employees but for your customers as well.  Use this 
below list
 to create your own sanitation checklist: BUILDING Do you have adequate lighting inside and out? Are…

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45 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ideas

The traditional grilled cheese sandwich is a staple of American comfort food. Kids love them and undergrad students live off of them. While traditionally found at home alongside a bowl of tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches have grown up and have left the nest. It now finds itself in chic bistros and trendy restaurants. With…

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Burgers: A Contemporary Classic

According to ConAgra Foods, burgers are an iconic American dish, which makes this type of menu item an important offering for any type of restaurant concept. Moreover, the continued demand for burgers is sufficient enough to support an increasing number of burger-centric restaurants. Unique Burgers: Restaurant operators are leveraging premium ingredients, interesting flavor profiles, varied proteins…

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