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Principles of Commercial Kitchen Design

A poorly designed restaurant kitchen can cause chaos and may even cause accidents. As a result, when starting a new restaurant or re-designing your existing business, you should think through your kitchen design carefully. In this article we'll cover what to consider before you design your commercial kitchen's layout, how to optimize your work flow, and the six principles of kitchen design. If you want to see some common layouts that feature optimized kitchen flow, check out our Kitchen Layouts article at the bottom of the page . Considerations Before Designing a Commercial Kitchen Before you start designing your restaurant's kitchen, you need to think about work flow and the essential pieces in your kitchen because different restaurant con

How to Become a Certified Cicerone®

You may be familiar with Sommeliers, the experts who can help you choose which wine to pair with your food at dinner, but did you know that there is an equivalent position for expertise in beer? A beer expert is called a Cicerone®. Since the 1980s, the craft beer industry has experienced exponential growth. With this beer boom comes the need for educated, knowledgeable beer service professionals who not only have a grasp of the 140 + beer styles , but who also understand how to serve, store, brew, and pair those various beer types. Below, we detail what a Cicerone® is, what it takes to become a Cicerone® beer server, and how you can prepare for your certification. What is a Cicerone®? A Cicerone®, pronounced sis-uh-rohn , is an individual w

What Is Induction Cooking?

Whether you’re building a brand new restaurant or looking to remodel, it’s important to consider your options when it comes to what type of cooking equipment will be best for your business. Induction cooking has grown in popularity over the years, but the way it works and the benefits of using it are still a mystery to many. Keep reading to learn what induction cooking is and why it’s a popular choice amongst many restaurateurs. What Is an Induction Cooktop? An induction cooktop is a cooking surface that heats by transferring currents from an electromagnetic field located below the glass surface directly to the magnetic induction cookware placed above. Unlike thermal conduction, it heats this cookware directly without the need for a flame o