Toni Ragucci, corporate chef at RATIONAL USA, began her career at a Philadelphia culinary school, before working at fine dining Italian restaurants. Here, Ragucci provides more insight into the benefits of iCombi Pro’s intelligence processes, details and advantages of iCookingSuite, and how this technology can streamline foodservice operations.
Hot kitchens need cool solutions. Discover how the XDGX make-up air unit delivers efficient heating and cooling to busy kitchens. It supplies 100% outdoor air — direct gas-heated or cooled by packaged direct expansion — to keep your airflow balanced and your team comfortable.
Keep prepared dishes safe and ready to serve with the right commercial food warmer. KaTom’s buyer’s guide explains how to choose models that match your menu, service style, and workflow so you can maintain food quality, consistency, and efficiency across your kitchen.
Beverages fuel growth in foodservice, and soda on tap is leading the way. With crisp, colder pours and customizable, brand-forward stations, operators can attract more guests while boosting repeat visits. Discover why investing in soda on tap isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a strategy for long-term growth and scalable success.
State-of-the-art equipment can help make commercial kitchens smarter and more efficient, but for Kathleen Held, who leads one of the nation’s top foodservice consulting firms, a human-centric approach to kitchen design is equally important.
When guests are numerous, menus are seasonal, and shelf life is short, it can be a challenge for kitchens to meet demand without losing quality. That’s why Thermo-Kool’s cold storage solutions are trusted across the U.S. to turn these key hospitality pain points into a (tropical) breeze.
Convenience stores have unique cold storage needs — and Everidge® is the equipment manufacturer that meets those needs with precision and flexibility.
American Panel merges reliable walk-ins with high-performance HURRiCHiLL blast chillers, creating cleaner layouts and smarter workflows. Consultants and dealers can deliver future-ready kitchens that save space and boost efficiency.
Discover why Southern Pride commercial barbecue smokers are a must for restaurants. Deliver consistent, smoky flavors, save space, and boost profits with versatile, efficient designs.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, new remote refrigeration systems must use refrigerants with a GWP under 300. Avoid costly delays resulting from using refrigerants like R-449A. A2L options like R-454A/C keep you compliant. Norlake is already quoting 2026-ready solutions. Learn more and prepare now.
CoastAL Orange Beach, a 1,200-plus-seat beachfront restaurant along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, has the monumental task of ensuring speed and consistency of menu items with a labor market filled with seasonal employees. A kitchen full of RATIONAL equipment more than meets the task.
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC, includes 12 food and beverage outlets with a staff of 500 serving approximately 4,000 customers daily. With diverse menus and the need for consistency, Sea Pines turns to RATIONAL for a vast majority of their cooking and prepping needs.
Freshly prepared food continues to be a trend in c-stores as competing QSR locations see less foot traffic and rising labor costs. Hussmann is focused on helping convenience stores attract and retain more customers while increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Discover how.
The first female principal at Aria Group, Megan Walsh is a leader of the Chicago-based design studio’s restaurant and entertainment projects, working on everything from high-end steakhouses and celebrity chef-owned brands to multinational fast-casuals and neighborhood independents.
In commercial foodservice, safety should always be top of mind for patrons as well as employees. That’s why having a quick and effective method for disinfecting and sanitizing is vital to creating a more hygienic environment.
The Evolution™ Boilerless Steamer delivers high-performance, ENERGY STAR® certified cooking with <1 gallon of water per hour. Use it connectionless or connect to water and drain lines—either way, you get powerful steam, low utility use, and zero maintenance headaches.
