A case study in the value of technology: The Captain’s Boil

By Andy Huang From the COVID-19 pandemic to staff shortages and supply chain issues, it has been a rough couple of years for the hospitality industry. Restaurateurs looking to expand operations may be hesitant — but with the help of one key ingredient, this dream can become a reality. At seafood chain The Captain’s Boil, […]

Ontario implementing additional public health measures in restaurants

Ontario is setting an indoor capacity limit at restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments to the number of patrons who can maintain a physical distance of at least two metres from every other patron, to a maximum of 100 patrons.

Rational launches new recirculating hood portfolio

Press Release Rational, the leading manufacturer of combi-steamer technology, announced the launch of the new UltraVent and UltraVent Plus recirculating hoods for SelfCookingCenter models 61/101 and 62/102. The UltraVent absorbs and dissipates steam, and the UltraVent Plus adds special filters that capture grease and smoke that occur during grilling and roasting. Equipped with the appropriate […]

Hospitality c-suite strategist reveals “Internet of Things,” a key new technology in foodservice

By Merilee Kern When British technologist Kevin Ashton coined the term “Internet of Things” in 1999, referring to a network connecting not just people but the everyday objects around them, it was a concept both fantastical and futuristic. But with a new emphasis on food safety engendered by the sweeping reforms of the FDA Food […]