Jun 29
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 »
Jun 25
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 »
Jun 17
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
Jun 11
Arcoroc Idea Starters From Cardinal International: Cook & Serve Recipe
Baked Mandarin Oranges with Mint
Servings: 4
Time: 20 min
Jun 04
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 »
Jun 01
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 »
May 18
Chef/Owner Jonathan Eismann – Arcoroc Original #2
Q American Barbeque Restaurant Miami, FL
A glass is a glass is a glass. Or is it? Glassware does more than just set the mood visually; it really does make a difference in the drinking experience. It’s widely known that champagne tastes best from a flute, which helps concentrate and transport the aroma of the wine, as well as maintain the discharge of the natural carbonation at an even rate—plus, how else would you know it’s a special occasion if you didn’t break out the flutes?
May 13
Author: Thomas Henry Strenk
Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable
During its heyday, illegal moonshine whiskey was also known as white dog, because of its clear unaged appearance and sometimes painful bite. Now legitimate unaged whiskey is attracting curious connoisseurs.
Clearly Important. When it leaves the still, Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye and other whiskies are clear as water.. Read the rest of this entry »
May 12
Cardinal News From The Table on Trends
Elaine from Seinfeld and her special-order “big salad”? Well, a lot has happened since then. Consumers have become increasingly weight and nutrition-conscious, and looking for a lighter meal. Read the rest of this entry »
May 07
Author: Thomas Henry Strenk
Brooklyn-based writer specializing in all things drinkable
Recently, I had the opportunity to tour nearly a dozen bodegas in Spain and taste some impressive Rioja wines. There I discovered that Spanish reds from Rioja are ideal restaurant wines. High in acid with well-integrated tannins, they pair well with many different categories of food. Thanks to mandated extensive barrel and bottle aging requirements, Rioja wines are ready to drink on release. And, despite the exchange rate, these Spanish wines are very inexpensive, especially given the quality. Read the rest of this entry »
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