Stay Cool for the Summer: Preparing for the Seasonal Rush

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It may barely be spring, but your customers are already dreaming of their summer vacations and you may be stressing about that summer rush. While May-August is often one of the busier times of year for restaurants, planning ahead will be your saving grace. Today, we’re breaking down four things you can do to prepare […]

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Beyond the Bite: Creating Memorable Hospitality

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How to make a simple dining experience one patrons will fondly remember, forever.  From the moment guests walk into your operation, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impression. From the ambiance to the service to the very last bite, there are always chances to take a step further and surprise and delight your […]

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Chef Michael and Chef Stephen Discuss Hospitality Moments

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In addition to an impressive menu, memorable guest experiences can help separate your restaurant from the rest. We asked Chef Stephen Giunta and Chef Michael Siehien about how they have created moments like this for their guests. Small Efforts Produce Large Impacts Creating unforgettable dining instances doesn’t have to mean investing in a large amount […]

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Chef Timothy Baran Rethinks Lamb Moussaka as a Beef Chili

On a recent episode of In the Kitchen with Sterling Silver, Chef Pete Geoghegan spoke with Griffith Foods Executive Chef Timothy Baran about the art of seasoning when it comes to beef. While on the topic of using cinnamon as a featured flavor, Chef Timothy mentioned an idea of rethinking a lamb-based Moussaka as a […]

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How Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing Can Reduce Costs and Waste

Sustainable ingredient sourcing

A great way to improve your restaurant’s bottom line while cutting waste is by sourcing ingredients in a sustainable manner. Obtaining your ingredients more directly—as well as upcycling excess food scraps—can bring many benefits to your restaurant, including: You likely already practice some sustainable sourcing tactics. Here are four additional ideas. 1. Herb Garden Lower […]

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A Recap of Our Live Kitchen Demonstration for Plate Magazine

In May, Plate Magazine hosted three of our chefs as they gave a live demonstration of fabrication and plating techniques. Culinary Director Chef Pete Geoghegan and Senior Corporate Chef Bradley Borchardt, along with Sterling Silver® Signature Chef Sera Cuni, showed how to make value cuts enticing on any menu. Here’s a look at what they […]

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TIPS FOR USING MUSIC TO CREATE YOUR RESTAURANT’S AMBIANCE

The atmosphere of your restaurant is a well-balanced collection of elements like lighting, aroma, textures, colors and music. While some of these are easy to implement, music can be difficult to get just right. While it might seem less important, the music in your restaurant can often make or break the experience for your guests […]

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