Beef Apr 01 Easter Service Is Not About the Menu. It Is About Execution By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsEaster is one of the most deceptively challenging service days in the restaurant calendar. On the surface, it appears ... Continue Reading
Beef Products Mar 10 St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Beyond Corned Beef By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsChicago does not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day quietly. The river turns green, neighborhoods fill before noon, and restaurants experience ... Continue Reading
Events Feb 01 Super Bowl Sunday Is a Stress Test: How Winning Menus Are Engineered for High-Volume Service By Elaine Mikesell 1 CommentThe Super Bowl is not just the busiest food day of the year. It is the most revealing one. ... Continue Reading
Lamb Products Dec 01 Beyond Turkey: Why Premium Lamb Is Chicago’s Hidden Holiday Menu Gem By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsDecember is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of the year for Chicago’s top chefs, restaurateurs, and venue owners. ... Continue Reading
Wagyu Beef Nov 04 Enrich Your Holiday Menu: Why Chicago’s Top Chefs Are Choosing Japanese Wagyu By Elaine Mikesell 1 CommentAs we transition to the 2025 holiday season, remember local restaurant patrons want not just festive dishes, but experiences ... Continue Reading
Meat Oct 01 Fire & Flavor: The Science Behind Perfect Smoke-to-Meat Pairing for Restaurant Success By Elaine Mikesell 1 CommentLive fire cooking is transforming how Chicago restaurants create standout dishes. This article breaks down the science behind smoke-to-meat ... Continue Reading
Premium Cuts Sep 01 5 Underutilized Premium Cuts That Will Set Your Fall Menu Apart By Elaine Mikesell 1 CommentAs the restaurant and food truck barbecue scene evolves due to the peaking brisket boom and rising meat prices, ... Continue Reading
Meat Product Jul 07 The Global Grill: How International BBQ Techniques Are Transforming Chicago’s Summer Dining Scene By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsInternational BBQ techniques in Chicago are redefining how restaurants craft summer menus. From Korean kalbi’s sweet-savory flavor to Argentine ... Continue Reading
Seafood & Fish Apr 01 Succulent Seafood – No Fuss Fish Dinners For Easter By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsSpring’s arrival brings better weather, friendly gatherings, and, for your kitchen staff, a chance to impress customers with delicious ... Continue Reading
Tips and checklist Jun 03 Gourmet Grilling: 5 Tips For The Perfect BBQ By Elaine Mikesell 0 CommentsThe undeniable, savory aromas of flame-cooked meats filling the air mean one thing: barbeque season is here. Take advantage ... Continue Reading