Chefs and chef-consultants share what equipment they’re excited about this year and in general.
The family-owned Round Lake Vineyards & Winery has evolved from simply growing grapes to producing its own wine to creating a restaurant and, eventually, building out a proper kitchen.
Five factors shaping the rethink around on-site food and beverage programs in the corporate dining segment.
During the course of a year, school foodservice operations stop working for weeks to months at a time. That doesn’t mean the kitchen should shut down completely, as well.
Operators have plenty of options when it comes to running smarter.
A number of factors impact the efficiency and effectiveness of service stations.
First in a four-part series, FE&S breaks down the newest beverage trends, starting with an overview of where the industry is today and where it might be in the near future. We hope you’ve come thirsty.
One of the most important tasks for emerging chains is developing a prototype that will help hit growth targets.
Snowflake sets the table for workplace hospitality.
No, it’s not your imagination. Korean food, like Korean beauty products and K-pop bands before it, is everywhere. From spice-forward fried chicken to boundary-pushing baked goods to elaborate multicourse meals, Korea’s culinary influences continue to find a welcome home on menus across a variety of restaurants in the United States and beyond.
It’s an annual FE&S holiday tradition! In December we share some of the leading trends and predictions for the new year, sourced from our industry research and association partners, and add our insights for how these developments might impact the foodservice design, equipment specification and more. Here’s a look at what’s in store for 2026!
Whether a service call is for planned maintenance or an emergency repair, having techs in a kitchen is a fact of life for foodservice operators. But for restaurants with open kitchens, the presence of these techs can be particularly disruptive.
Salad concepts face a number of challenges unique to their segment.
It’s not news that the lines between various foodservice segments continue to blur. Yet when it comes to the demarcation between quick-service restaurants and c-stores, the numbers don’t lie: It’s getting harder and harder to see the actual lines.
New approaches to dining include adapting foodservice to different levels of care and a greater variety of formats.
Achieving greatness in kitchen design is definitely in the eye of the beholder. That’s because what represents greatness in a school foodservice operation will differ significantly from the way a steakhouse or even a corporate dining facility will measure it.


















