Archive for the ‘Arcoroc’ Category

Keeping it Fresh and Fabulous

Friday, August 27th, 2010

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Cardinal International Product Team

How refreshing! Putting on a fresh face can change everything—even your bottom line—for the better.

As tableware experts, we’ve seen some very amazing restaurants come…and we’ve watched some great ones go. But we’ve also witnessed many survive and thrive through the magic of “refresh and reinvent.”

Because our Cardinal Portfolio caters to many different types of restaurants—from family-casual to fine dining—we see fresh strokes happening across-the-board. (more…)

Let the Food Do the Talking!

Friday, August 20th, 2010

pickled_egg_rSetting your table with simple, white dinnerware adds drama to the dining experience. An age old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” If this rang true, marketing professionals beware! Aesthetic appearance does make an influence on us whether we like it or not. For foodservice professionals, this is where dinnerware becomes key. (more…)

Grow Green with Us!

Friday, August 6th, 2010

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Conserving resources and preserving the environment is our best gift to future generations.

 

As the largest tabletop company in the world, Arc International/Cardinal International share a commitment—not only to set innovation and technology standards—but also to grow them clean and green while providing sustainability of our resources well into the future.

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10 Tips for Saving Money, Energy & the Earth | Are you investing your energy resources wisely

Friday, August 6th, 2010

10 Tips for Saving Money, Energy & the Earth | Are you investing your energy resources wisely.

Think I Taste Something Bitter–It’s a Trend

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Author: Thomas Henry Strenk

Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable

Recently, I checked out Mission Dolores, the former auto repair shop-turned artfully distressed beer bar on the frontier fringe of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Behind the bar, I noticed a bandolier of Underberg shot bottles. The menu invited the adventurous to chase a Kolsch with a tiny bottle of those German bitters, and also offered a refreshing slug of Fernet Branca after a frosty mug. These digestifs did offset the brew nicely, and got my gullet ready for another pint (more…)

Cardinal Captures Key Restaurant Design Trends

Tuesday, 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. (more…)

Summertime Table Settings

Friday, 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. (more…)

Designing The Feel Of A Restaurant?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

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Chef/Owner Jonathan Eismann – Arcoroc Original #2

Q American Barbeque Restaurant Miami, FL

 

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.  (more…)

Building a Relationship with Your Vendors

Tuesday, 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. (more…)

Arcoroc Idea Starters

Friday, 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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