Menu innovations with Chef Pete and Chef Nick Unangst | Listen Now!

Chef Nick Unangst

Structuring your menu to meet the demands of customers while balancing product availability and profit is always on chefs’ minds. In this two-part episode of In The Kitchen With Sterling Silver, Chef Pete Geoghegan chats with Sterling Silver® Premium Meats Signature Chef Nick Unangst of SERG Restaurant Group in Hilton Head, SC about how he […]

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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 flavor 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. […]

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Crowd-Favorite Modern Steakhouse Cuts

Flank steak on plate

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 serving 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 20171. Beef back ribs’ popularity is also due to its rich […]

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Customize Compound Butter Flavors to Enhance a Steak

Bavette steak

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 flavor from the spices, chilis or herbs you choose. Get inspired by these flavors and combinations, including: Black garlic Lime and ancho chili Piquillo […]

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Sharing Plates Let Guests Choose Their Favorites

wine glasses clinking

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

Roast with herb topping on cutting board

The Modern Steakhouse is all about bold flavors. Use herbs to add an extra punch of flavor 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

Plate of hummus

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 flavor and color that thinner sauces had in the past. Herbs, nuts, and vegetables can combine to create nutritious, flavorful sauces […]

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