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When the Doubletree Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook decided to update the buffet serving station in its Atrium Cafe last year, F&B Director Jeffrey Cassell opted to move away from a classic steam table and install a custom SmartStone Induction Warming System from Spring USA. It was a good decision. “It’s probably one of the best products out there for buffets,” he says. Cassell likes that the system is “easy to clean and maintain, unlike granite, which you have to buff.”
What’s more, there’s very little risk of burn injuries with induction as opposed to standard steam systems. “From a safety standpoint, it’s pretty amazing,” Cassell says.
Although the recycled glass-granite composite SmartStone tops are initially more expensive, Cassell is confident he’s made a good investment. “From a long-term standpoint, it will pay for itself,” he says. “With granite, there’s more upkeep, and induction uses very little energy, whereas liquid fuel costs have risen by double digits the last few years.”
Cassell has found the customer service to be personal and responsive. “If you want to work with a good company, Spring USA is the way to go.”-JM
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