Practical tools for running your restaurant

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1. “The Quiet One” blender, Vitamix

Vitamix

Professional-grade blenders are a necessity in restaurant kitchens. What isn’t a necessity is the deafening noise these blenders produce. Vitamix has introduced a blender that provides the power chefs need, while turning down the volume. This tool is ideal for front-of-the-house settings, like coffee shops and smoothie bars, where customers are in close proximity. vitamix.com

Vitamix

2. StayFlat Full-Size Sheet Pan, Chicago Metallic Bakeware

Chicago Metallic Bakeware

Sheet pans take a beating in restaurant kitchens, and the high heat of ovens can cause them to warp. Enter these sheet pans by Chicago Metallic Bakeware that promise to stay flat, no matter the temperature. The company says that not only do these pans retain their shape, but they last longer than standard sheet pans, a win-win for operators. cmbakeware.com

3. The Ringer, Quiverr

Quiverr

Nothing keeps a restaurant kitchen running at a steady clip like a good dishwasher. But what to do when your beloved cast-iron pans are wrecked after a busy service? The Ringer aims to do what mere sponges can’t by removing stuck-on food while retaining the quality of your pans. It’s a small investment — $15 — with long-lasting results. Find it at amazon.com

Quiverr

4. Slim Jim Containers, Rubbermaid Commercial Products

Rubbermaid Commercial Products

These trash cans from Rubbermaid Commercial Products offer the durability restaurant kitchens need in a slim profile. The containers are idea for collection, transport, waste and recycling. Plus, a product upgrade makes it easier to lift out the container’s liners. rubbermaidcommercial.com

Rubbermaid Commercial Products

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