House Pickling For Craft Flair

Pickled vegetable jars stacked up on top of one another

“I’ve been experimenting with spice blends, adding them to pickled items and grilled meats to give them a different, unique flavour profile.” Sterling Silver Chef Barry Miles digs into how pickling vegetables in-house can bring distinct freshness to a plate– but these tangy garnishes can offer more than a touch of acidity. These punchy additions […]

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Maximizing Profits with Versatile, Premium Beef Cuts

Close up of crostini with steak slice

Versatile, hard-working beef cuts can help you better manage inventory while maximizing margins. Traditionally, cuts like tenderloin, top sirloin, and prime rib are known for their center-of-plate, dinner applications. Offering these cuts in starters, small plates, and more can make them work harder for your kitchen while charging a premium price to your customer. “There’s […]

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Crowd-Favourite Modern Steakhouse Cuts

Steak strips on a plate with veggies

Menuing new and unique cuts has become synonymous with the concept of the Modern Steakhouse. According to research by Food & Wine, in 2018, 69% of chefs call menuing new cuts of meat a “hot trend.” Sustainability-focused consumers are also more likely to choose a restaurant that features these cuts. “Pushing more nose-to-tail makes sense […]

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A Profitable Trend: Beef Back Ribs

Beef back ribs on a tray

Recently, many restaurants are starting to showcase beef back ribs on their menus, and customers are definitely responding. According to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, rib volume in the food service industry was up 23 million pounds to a total of 116 million in 2017[2].Beef back ribs’ popularity is also due to its rich flavour […]

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Customize Compound Butter Flavours to Enhance a Steak

Beef and veggies in a pan

Creating a compound butter provides a simple and tasty way to complement and customize any steak on your menu. Guests will love the rich addition of butter and the punch of flavour from the spices, chilis or herbs you choose. Get inspired by these flavours and combinations, including: Black garlic Lime and ancho chili Piquillo […]

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Sharing Plates Lets Guests Choose Their Favourites

Guests toasting with wine glasses

Sharing has recently emerged as a major trend when eating out, especially among Millennials. According to Technmonic’s research,1 42% of consumers agreed that small plates are a great way to share with a larger group, and you don’t need to run a tapas restaurant to capitalize on this trend. Smaller plates are also a great […]

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Herb-Forward Toppings Add Interest to Beef

Herb-crusted meat

The Modern Steakhouse is all about bold flavours. Use herbs to add an extra punch of flavour to your dish – as toppings, they add texture and variety. Try using these herb-forward toppings to accompany your beef dishes: Fried Italian parsley Brown butter-fried sage Fried basil leaves Gremolata Wild garlic-mustard chimichurri […]

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Plant-Based Sauces for the Modern Steakhouse

Hummus on a plate

The hummus craze and desire for dynamic textures has led many chefs to incorporate plant-based purées into their menus. These creamy concoctions can be used as soft bases for many different plates, while delivering flavour and colour that thinner sauces had in the past. Herbs, nuts, and vegetables can combine to create nutritious, flavourful sauces […]

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