New at the 2010 NRA Show
Handmade hors d’oeuvres, stylish uniforms, European linens, and more.
1. ELECTROLUX The powerful and flexible new Electrolux Professional EM-Series is a blend of innovative and environmentally conscientious thinking, offering clean, contemporary styling inspired by chefs for chefs. Years of engineering and field testing bring to market ranges, charbroilers, griddles, ovens, cooktops, and refrigerated bases that push the standards for efficiency and sustainability. The energy-saving EM-Series offers new technologies and all the traditional cooking elements in increments of 12, 24, 36, and 48-inch units.
FWE introduces Clymate IQ, a heated holding cabinet that keeps food at optimum serving temperatures. Portable and easy to use, the Clymate IQ reaches set heat and humidity levels in just 30 minutes and can be used for short-term staging as well as extended holding. See the Clymate IQ demonstration video at www.fweco.com. As part of its introduction, FWE is offering special pricing and rebates on all five Clymate IQ models.
3. GARNIER-THIEBAUT Providing French luxury linen for more than 150 years, Garnier-Thiebaut now offers an even greater selection of table linens due to its recent acquisition of Hilden America. An extensive variety of beautiful table linens includes brilliant white and ivory stock, elegant and earthy neutral tones, and brilliant hues signature of the Garnier-Thiebaut brand. Customization available with minimal orders. Table Runners, placemats, napkins, and banquet skirting are also available.
4. HEINEKEN Beginning in May, Heineken’s “Plug into Summer” on-premise initiative invites consumers to enjoy Heineken and Heineken Light through interactive music experiences; combining engaging on and off-premise programming with cutting-edge brand experiences in major cities, exclusive merchandise tie-ins, and a concert event series. Program promotion items include on-premise music knowledge challenges, and 3-D table tents using state-of-the-art shot code technology.
From Mexican to Mediterranean, a garlicky edge or a new twist on an old favorite, Holiday Foods offers 100 percent handmade hors d’oeuvres for every taste and theme. Popular options include Lotus Wantons with Broccoli, Chorizo, and Jack Cheese and the Churrasco Chimichurri, made with sliced sirloin woven on a bamboo skewer, drenched in an exotic Argentinean steak sauce, and blended with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, and oregano.
Kold-Draft’s newly revamped website features easier browsing, competitive comparisons, independent study results, and a detailed explanation of their exclusive ice-making technology. Users can sign up to receive a free e-newsletter and register to win logo merchandise. The site includes a list of U.S. sales and service reps as well as the company’s full line of commercial ice machines, dispensers, bins, ice crushers, and replacement parts. All ice machine models meet the California Energy Commission’s 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards established to reduce energy consumption.
Since its founding in 1989, NEWCHEF Fashion has been recognized for its high-end, custom-designed chef apparel and unique trim, fabric, and button options. The company has received numerous awards, including designation as the offi cial outfi tter of the American Culinary Federation. Today, with more than 40,000 accounts, NEWCHEF still offers creative and stylish uniforms for the culinary industry, as well as an attentive, one-on-one experience for all of its customers. The new Vestro collection shown here was created in response to the need for high-quality yet affordable waitstaff apparel. In 2010 as in 1989, responsiveness and innovation still make a difference.
