Jul 13

Cardinal Captures Key Restaurant Design Trends

July 13th, 2010

Talk about tapping the trends: Cardinal products are there. We couldn’t help noticing that a recent article on eater.com highlighting the influential New School Restaurant Design Trends of 2010 was right on the money with several Cardinal lines.

According to the list, recently issued by the New York City-based Parsons The New School for Design, among the design elements that have been popping up are:

# 1 – Creams, Dark Pastels, Shades of Grey. These muted but sophisticated colors bring a sense of calm and openness to spaces, like The Mark and Faustina. They’re also perfectly echoed by several lines with Opal dinnerware by Arcoroc, a lightweight but hardworking collection that is a favorite of many foodservice professionals. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 09

Summertime Table Settings

July 9th, 2010

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Cardinal International News From The Table – New 2010 Tableware

When the menu changes with the market, flexibility is key, especially in tableware. It’s also the time of year when simplicity sells, in food, as well as dinnerware. When it’s hot, you don’t want 15 different things on a plate, or 14 different plates, glasses and pieces of silverware on the table. A light, clean and spacious look is most appropriate for warm-weather table settings. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 08

Designing The Feel Of A Restaurant?

July 8th, 2010

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Chef/Owner Jonathan Eismann – Arcoroc Original #2

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First of all, it’s a time-consuming process that takes a lot of patience–but it’s well worth when it positively distinguishes your establishment. Last year, I designed a pizzeria with a mozzarella bar, building a modern restaurant with classic inspiration.  We knew we nailed the design when our “urban industrial chic” vibe was referenced in subsequent restaurant reviews.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Jul 06

The Church of Cool

July 6th, 2010

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Author: Thomas Henry Strenk

Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable

This was my kind of organ music: Right in front of the kitchen at Birch & Barley restaurant in Washington, D.C., rises a gleaming chorus of majestic organ pipes. No melodious notes emerge from these pipes, instead, over 50 draft lines descend from the temperature-controlled keg “cellars” of Churchkey bar on the second floor. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 29

Building a Relationship with Your Vendors

June 29th, 2010

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Chef/Owner Jonathan Eismann – Arcoroc Original #2

Q American Barbeque Restaurant Miami, FL

 

Sourcing and building a relationship with a quality vendor takes time and communication. I have used many of the same vendors for nearly 20 years. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 25

New Spirits of South America

June 25th, 2010

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Author: Thomas Henry Strenk

Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable

Cachaca and pisco are often lumped in with rum or tequila, but these two unique spirits from south of the equator may be the next hot on-premise trend. Both are eminently mixable and, thanks to recent quality improvements, smoothly sippable. Here are a few reasons why they belong on your drinks list. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 17

Great Article! Restaurant Start Up & Growth Magazine

June 17th, 2010
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Restaurant Start Up & Growth Magazine: "I Could Write A Book"

Article was written in Jan 09, but it is one we saved and wanted to share with our  restaurant owner readers. 

http://www.cardinalglass.com/pdfs/CardinalGlass-Jan09Story.pdf

Share with us some of your early mistakes opening a restaurant. 

A great resource for Restaurant Owners is restaurantowner.com

 www.restaurantowner.com

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Jun 11

Arcoroc Idea Starters

June 11th, 2010

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Arcoroc Idea Starters From Cardinal International: Cook & Serve Recipe

Baked Mandarin Oranges with Mint

Servings: 4
Time: 20 min

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Jun 04

New 2010 Tableware For Foodservice Professionals

June 4th, 2010

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Cardinal International News From The Table – New 2010 Tableware

Arc International, and its U.S. foodservice subsidiary, Cardinal International, stand out for original innovation in total tabletop, particularly in material technology. We stand behind stronger, and longer-lasting—yet beautiful and more practical—service and tableware pieces for discerning foodservice professionals. Cardinal’s exclusive in-house innovations are fast becoming industry standards of excellence and value. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jun 01

Summer in a Glass

June 1st, 2010

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Author: Thomas Henry Strenk

Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable

You’ve changed up your food menu for the summer. Don’t forget to refresh your beverage list, update wine, beer and cocktails selections for the warmer months. Drinks should match summer dishes. Follow the same tenets: lighter, refreshing, easy to drink and seasonal. Read the rest of this entry »

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