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Hotel Lafayette spends $10 million on restaurant renovations

2/29/2012 6:48:19 PM

Five-star hotels often feature international chefs who create unique dishes for celebrity patrons, and they need top-of-the-line restaurant equipment to meet particular culinary needs. When lodgings are renovated, they often allocate significant funds toward these food providers, as was the case with the Hotel Lafayette in Buffalo, New York.

"We're spending $10,000,000 on restaurants inside the building," developer Rocco Termini told Buffalo Rising.. "There will be 34,000 square feet of banquet space. All totaled this is a $42,000,000 project that will be 100 percent operational the day that it opens. That means that the 400-seat Pan American Brewery and Dining Room will be up and running, as will Butterwood Desserts with its 40 bakers and 3000 square feet of walk-in coolers."

A cost-effective option for hotels looking for expanded refrigeration is the Kolpak P6-054-CS/CT 5' X 4' walk-in cooler. The aluminum walls are easy to clean in the event of unexpected condensation, and the device's size can be upgraded according to specific storage needs. The entire mechanism can be assembled without the assistance of a plumber, which is a plus for restaurants needing to become active immediately.

Commercial refrigerators help restaurant owners buy in bulk

1/13/2012 6:59:57 PM

In the restaurant industry, business owners can save money by purchasing their goods in bulk. However, savings are only realized if the products are used before they go bad. Many business owners choose to preserve their stocked food with top-of-the-line restaurant equipment.

The NorLake KLB366-W Kold Locker is a commercial refrigerator that can house perishable goods. The cooling locker has a gauge embossed coated steel interior and exterior finish that helps the machine stand the test of time. The refrigerator also has a self-closing door with a locking deadbolt handle to help guarantee that the items inside are protected and kept at a desirable temperature.

Restaurant owners can save a great deal of money when they house the food they serve to their guests in the NorLake KLB366-W Kold Locker. The refrigeration system allows business owners to plan out their stock orders in advance. The machine has the capacity to hold numerous items, which allows managers to order products in advance and save them for later use. Furthermore, the cooling locker provides a guarantee that the stored perishable goods are kept at a safe temperature, which can help make sure that the guests dining at an eatery are served properly kept products.

How to organize your walk in cooler or freezer

11/4/2011 10:28:27 PM

In order to maintain a hygienic establishment and cut down on wasted food, it's important for restaurant owners to ensure that their walk in coolers and freezers are well organized. When this doesn't happen, cross-contamination can occur, older items can be pushed to the back (where they'll no doubt expire before they're used) and cooks can waste precious service time looking for the items that they need.

If you're having trouble keeping it clean in the cooler or freezer, follow these helpful organizing hints:

1. Separate your items so that their easy to locate. For example, health and sanitation requires that poultry and raw meat be stored on lower shelves to avoid contamination with other foods. Another good idea is to separate raw and ready-to-eat foods, so that employees can access them more quickly.

2. Make sure that the person responsible for stocking the cooler and freezer rotates the stock so that older items are in front and newer items are in the back. This reduces waste as older ingredients will be used first, before they spoil.

3. Train all of your staff on proper organization in the walk-ins, and ensure that everyone is following through with procedure.

Walk-in units are a big investment for any restaurant. Make sure you're making the most of yours by keeping it well organized and up-to-date on maintenance.

What to do when you don't have enough freezer or fridge space

11/3/2011 9:02:21 PM

If you're like many restaurant owners, you're only too happy to accommodate large parties and special events in your establishment - with a little advance notice, of course. However, sometimes when this occurs it can be difficult to find enough space in your refrigerator or freezer to contain all the extra food you've had to order to ensure you're fully stocked for the big day.

If you're currently using a reach-in refrigerator and freezer unit and find that this is a problem for you, you may want to consider investing in a walk in cooler and freezer. Walk in units provide more space, and it's easier to keep things organized and visible than it is with a packed reach-in unit.

If you currently use walk in units and still find this is an issue for you, another option is to invest in a spare convertible refrigerator/freezer. Convertible units are handy because they can be used for whatever purpose you need, whether it's storing extra ice cream or just an extra bushel of produce. They don't take up nearly as much space as an additional walk in, and provide more room than undercounter models.

What to look for when purchasing a walk in freezer

11/1/2011 6:14:13 AM

Walk-in units are a great investment for any restaurant or establishment that serves food. Not only do they provide ample space, but they save you money by allowing you to purchase freezable items in bulk quantities.

If you're looking to invest in a walk in freezer for your business, consider these aspects before making your purchase:

1. You don't want to waste a lot of time fiddling with the thing after it's installed, so look for an easy-to-use model with simple doors, temperature controls and light switches.

2. An energy-efficient model will save your money and help your business act environmentally responsible. Look for the EnergyStar label when making a purchase.

3. Spend some time comparison shopping. You want the model that is the most structurally sound, especially in regards to the door. Doors are the most frequently damaged part of a walk in unit. Steel units are generally very durable, and look good in any kitchen.

4. Look for models that can be quickly installed, and companies that will deliver promptly.

How walk-in units can help your restaurant be more economical

11/1/2011 6:11:59 AM

Walk in coolers and freezers are among the best and most essential pieces of restaurant equipment. Unfortunately, many restaurants try to get away with sole reliance on reach-in and undercounter units. While these can be useful for helping cooks access common ingredients quickly, they don't provide the same economic value and convenience as walk-in units.

Walk in coolers and freezers help restaurant owners save money by allowing them to purchase meats, produce and other perishable items in bulk, which has a lesser cost than individual purchases. Meats can be safely stored in walk in freezers for several weeks, and produce will last longer when stowed inside the cooler instead of a pantry shelf. Over time, these savings really add up.

While walk-in units may not be as compact as reach-in and undercounter units, they can actually help you save storage space in your kitchen by freeing up the areas under counters so that you can store your pans and other common restaurant supplies. They 're also out of the way, so you won't have to worry about hazardous kitchen collisions that might occur when cooks have their faces buried in reach-in units.

Try installing walk-in units in your restaurant today and see what a positive change they can make.

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CKitchen.com offers the largest selection of commercial walk in coolers & freezers for bar, restaurant or kitchen. We offer Kolpak, Master-Bilt & Norlake indoor & outdoor walk in coolers, freezers and other kitchen equipment for your restaurant's kitchen. CKitchen's walk in units are made with high quality 4" foamed-in-place urethane, highly insulative materials and designed for multi-use purposes. All units come with multiple options, door variations and several warranty options. Walk in units are a must have item for any business. Restaurants, bars and supermarkets need walk in coolers to keep products fresh. Large restaurants choose to a have walk in cooler & freezer to store food items that are usually purchased in large quantities. All commercial walk in cooling & freezing equipmentis available from CKitchen.com. If you need help choosing the right walk in cooler, walk in freezer or any other food service equipment, please call us and our foodservice equipment consultants will assist you.
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Kolpak P6-054-CS Walk-In Cooler 5' X 4'

$4081.00 Free Freight
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Walk-In Cooler, Polar-Pak, 6'-6'H, 4'-10-1/2'W, 3'-11'L, w/floor, 1/3 hp. medium temp (+38F) side mount unit, refrig. must be on the 5' wall, 26 ga. embossed galvalume interior & exterior, .100 smooth alum. floor, 2-1/2' dial thermometer
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