Technomic names seven leading U.S. restaurant trends for 2012

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1 FLORIDA EDITION FLORIDA S FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY NEWSPAPER $3 VOLUME 16 NUMBER 1 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 Appetizers: Homer Laughlin relaunches Hall China 6 Private label spirits honor oldest restaurant founders 11 Another Broken Egg plans major expansion 17 Hoch picked as Amelia Island consultant 20 Entrées: Advertisers Directory Business Cards Calendar Events Classified Ads Food & Beverage New Openings Real Estate Under the Toque What s Going On Dessert: NEW! Call for more info: PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST PALM BEACH, FL PERMIT NO Technomic names seven leading U.S. restaurant trends for 2012 Just as the nation's economic forecast includes mixed signals, restaurants across the U.S. face a varied landscape of expected trends in Technomic, the leading foodservice research and consulting firm, sees these seven developments making news in the coming year: Consumers seek a twist on the familiar: Shell-shocked consumers are in no mood to take risks, but novel flavors still tingle their taste buds. Look for comfort foods with a twist (gourmet, ethnic, artisan, wood-fired) as well as innovation in familiar formats (sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta) rather than breakout items taken from less-familiar global cuisines. Commodities costs drive rustic fare made in-house: Commodity costs are rising, labor costs hold steady and diners demand rustic fare, the simple preparations of fresh ingredients. Result: operators will curtail purchases of value-added items in favor of cheaper cuts, beans, grains and produce that require more back-of-house prep to transform into honest, homestyle food. The next steps in local sourcing: The rising use of seasonal and local items suits the less-is-more culinary trend. To facilitate flexible purchasing, growers, manufacturers, distributors and operators continue to work toward a more transparent, safe and New York, NY - Mainstream America's amped-up fascination with all things culinary has led us to tastes and flavors like umami, harissa and even tangy classic sauces that chefs have been working with (and enjoying) for years. Interest in condiments has grown as more consumers look to customize the heat or flavor intensity of the foods they enjoy and go on further flung flavor adventures. "Condiments and Sauces: Culinary Trend Mapping Report" by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts efficient supply chain, streamlining workflow, recording every step and reducing waste. Social networking influence accelerates: Consumers increasingly trust friends and peers more than professional marketers. They're taking control of social media to share their restaurant experiences and opinions with the public (via review sites such as OpenTable), with their own circles (via Facebook and Foursquare) or both (via Twitter). This helps some restaurants rocket to popularity and leaves others quiet. Customers want more information: Consumers want transparency looking for disclosure of everything from calories and allergens on menus to labor and local-sourcing practices. A small but growing number are serious about nutrition, labeling, sustainability and community involvement, and they are using such knowledge to make purchasing decisions. Operators try to resist discounting: The foodservice industry will and the Center for Culinary Development (CCD) reveals that this interest in bigger flavors that condiments and sauces provide so well will continue to drive the food market. Condiments and sauces are becoming an alluring way of attracting new business, especially in restaurants, where diners can experiment with new flavors at a relatively low cost to operators. "Condiments and sauces are the fashion accessories of the culinary world, and today more than ever they are a necessary part of the ensemble as continue to operate in a take-share environment, but discounting is cutting to the bone. To counter daily deals and other forms of discounting, operators turn to creative, sometimes in-the-moment, methods to reward their best customers, such as a free dessert out of the blue. Brands expand through flexible formats: Format flexibility is required as restaurants cater to new around-the-clock dayparts, switch gears from fast-casual by day to fullservice at night, or transform their kitchens into catering commissaries during slow times. This flexibility is also evidenced in streamlined, highefficiency smaller-footprint units and brand extensions. Technomic provides clients with the facts, insights and consulting support they need to enhance their business strategies, decisions and results. Its services include numerous publications and digital products, as well as proprietary studies and ongoing research on all aspects of the food industry. For additional food industry trend-tracking insights from Technomic, contact Chris Urban at or curban@technomic.com. Bigger, bolder flavors driving U.S. market diners seek enhanced food experiences and more global flavors, especially in their home kitchens," says Kimberly Egan, CEO of CCD. The report profiles several hot trends in the condiments and sauces segment using CCD's proprietary Trend Mapping methodology and offers strategic ideas for product development translation: Stage 1: Poutine - This intriguing pile of French fries, cheese curds and brown gravy is appearing on fine dining menus and peeling out from the food truck scene. The gravy sauce and chewy cheese curds elevates fries to a new forkrequired experience. Endless variations are possible, showing that meat and potatoes in snack form will be a winning combination whether in foodservice or even the freezer aisle. Stage 2: Gastrique - The classic French reduction of sugar and vinegar is traditionally used in dishes with meat and fruit to balance out flavors. Think duck à l orange. Today chefs are using gastriques in new and exciting ways with meat, fish and even dessert. With the time honored love for the marriage of sweet and sour, there is a huge See BOLD FLAVORS page 6

2 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY Larry Miller Operating Partner, Rare Las Olas Fort Lauderdale Every meal at Rare in Las Olas is well done. Manager Larry Miller credits his success to attention to detail. Turns out the details are also key to energy efficiency. Rare got a Business Energy Evaluation from FPL. Our expert examined the use compares to similar businesses and how they can save. Our customized report is helping them save energy. They may Larry can focus on making sure every dish is perfect and less on the energy it took to make it. The little things add up to big results. Call FPL s Business Customer Care Center today for a Business Energy Evaluation at TODAY S RESTAURANT

3 Lanella Phillips, president of Clean Food Co., of South Beach, has just added Prime Meat Cuts Solid White Turkey Burger to her menu. Prime Meat Cuts would like to welcome and thank her for choosing our company, said Joey Dee of Prime Meat Cuts. Following the "Clean Food" philosophy, we prepare homemade, gourmet and organic whole foods, said Lanella. We offer weight loss food programs, maintenance and special needs diets. All of our plans are custom made to each client. Prime Meat Cuts can be reached at Smirnoff Vodka has introduced two new flavored vodkas Whipped Cream and Fluffed Marshmallow expanding the brand's arsenal of innovative and delicious flavored vodkas. The world's number one selling and most awarded vodka brand created the decadent new flavors to offer adult consumers a bigger line of premium spirits. What s Going On Important new products, corporate news and industry events. John Cooper The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association has honored Bonefish Grill President John Cooper with its 2011 Restaurateur Hall of Fame Award. The Hall of Fame award is recognized as the association's most prestigious annual award and the criteria for selection includes a personal record of industry achievement over a period of at least 20 years. Only those nominees who have attained career distinctions of the highest level and are held in high esteem for their distinguished service to their industry, community, charitable organizations and family are considered. Tim Curci, co-founder of Bonefish Grill was also honored. Rich s new Fresh N Ready Dough that takes scratch-made quality to a whole-new dimension. Rich s new Fresh N Ready Oven Rising Half-Sheeted 12" x 15" precut sheeted, freezer-tooven dough is designed to rise and develop its airy texture, artisan flavor in the operator s oven. Use product right from the freezer, add toppings and bake. Rich Products is a trusted supplier of exceptional quality products and business solutions for leading foodservice outlets in five continents. A family run business since 1945, Rich s prides itself on adhering to the values that have shaped its heritage from day one. For more information contact the company at Willy s Mexicana Grill, the Atlantabased fresh Mex restaurant, opened its first restaurant in Gainesville, Florida on Nov. 29. Located in Gainesville at 3617 SW Archer Road, the restaurant marks the company s first location in Florida. The fast casual concept was started by Willy Bitter, an entrepreneur who fell in love with California-style burritos after living in San Francisco and visiting the Mission District in the 1990s. He brought the idea for a new style of Mexican restaurants back to Atlanta and opened his first Willy s Mexicana Grill in Growing slowly and steadily, with 19 restaurants presently in the metro Atlanta area and Athens, Ga., Bitter is excited to expand out of state for the first time. Everyone who knows us knows that we have been in no hurry to expand because we want to make sure each and every location is the right fit, Bitter said. This Gainesville opportunity was too good to pass up with a perfect location on Archer Road and a strong management team that values our commitment to hiring the best people and delivering a great experience to our guests every time. The Gainesville Willy s is run by Operating Partner Carl Hoover and Alex Gonzalez, who serves as director of operations. The restaurant telephone number is A grandopening celebration for the new Gainesville location is planned for early See WHAT S GOING ON page 4 3 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Water You Can Trust! Performance where you need it most. Introducing the Foodservice Industry's Premier Water Treatment Service Program The Best Filtration Matters in your Operation The benefits water treatment delivers to a foodservice operation affect the success of your business every single day. It keeps your equipment running smoothly and maximizes its efficiency. Water treatment improves the taste of the foods and drinks you serve, and delivers consistent results every time. Water treatment provides operators with the peace of mind that their water is the best it can be. But when it comes to the important task of maintaining and servicing filters and their replacement cartridges, operators unfortunately have little time to think about it. Filter Pure Master Distributor / Foodservice Water Filtration Specialist 5405 Boran Place Tampa, Florida fax Or Info@filterpure.com Dough Divider/Rounder Dough Sheeter Drive Unit, Sheeter/Slicer Equipment Stand, Sheeter/Slicer Fat Percentage Measuring Kit Food Cutter, Electric Food Mixer Empire Equipment Company 4320 Wallace Rd. Lakeland, FL Fax: TODAY S RESTAURANT Food Slicer Hamburger Patty Press Hand Mixer Meat Grinder, Electric Melon Peeler Pizza Dough Spinner Spiral Dough Spinner Univex also produces a full line of Accessories, Attachments Parts and Stands for above mentioned products

4 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY MARSAL IS NOW REPRESENTED IN FLORIDA BY: 3308 Park Central Blvd N. Pompano Bch, FL IMPORTERS OF CITROCASA JUICERS DESIGNED IN AUSTRIA Great juice & mixed drinks Think health fresh juice with pure vitamins and minerals right before your eyes. Increase your profits & bring in new customers. Top quality stainless steel looks great & takes up less space. Highest hygiene & safety standards. Purchase or lease. Showroom & warehouse in South Florida Ideal for restaurants, C-Stores, supermarkets & more Federal law full depreciation of cost in rframson@citrusamerica.com WE ARE LOOKING FOR DISTRIBUTORS / DEALERS! What s Going On from After two years of preparing its food offsite, Alhambra Theatre & Dining in Jacksonville, will start preparing its food in its kitchen under the leadership of new Executive Chef DeJuan Roy. The Alhambra s new executive chef, who helped design the renovated kitchen, is also bringing with him his own staff, including Sous Chef Christine Seely and Pastry Chef Cheryl Sheppard. For more info call The 27th annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, America s biggest bar, nightclub and beverage event of the year will be held from March 12-14, 2012 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Each year the event brings more than 31,000 industry professionals together to meet with suppliers, network and learn. The Nightclub & Bar Show will feature its signature events including the Welcome Kick-Off Party at Caesars Palace, three Platinum Parties this year planned at XS, Marquee (venue for the NCB Top 100 Party exclusively sponsored by Malibu Rum) and 1OAK, the Shake It Up bartender competition, the club pass offer, celebrity appearances and so much more. New in 2012 are happy hour club specials each night of the show, tasting sessions in the classrooms and new conference tracks including sports marketing. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with more than 600 companies representing the hottest new products, spirits, beers, wines, POS and inventory control systems, games and other innovations. Companies and brands including Heineken, MillerCoors, Pernod Ricard, Malibu, Coca-Cola, TurboTap USA, AMI Entertainment Network, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and many more are participating. All details are available at KNOLL America, the US subsidiary of the German company, KNOLL Maschinenbau GmbH, announced the availability of the new Double Spindle Pump DSP, a safe pump system for plasticizing and pumping high-viscosity media in solid block form. Typical block materials include: butter, cheeses, margarine, palm fat, chocolate, fondant, mincemeat, and fruit fillings. The pump system is capable of pumping viscous food material up to 150 GPM and 150 PSI depending upon drive speed and media viscosity. The unit is dry-run protected and wear-resistant, utilizing synchronized, contact-free spindles. Bill Prudhomme, President of KNOLL America, said, "The DSP is a great pump system and typical of our commitment to bring innovative sanitary pumps and accessories to the food processing industry." KNOLL America is headquartered in Madison Heights, Michigant. For more information about the MX Series Pumps, contact Bill Prudhomme at Hurricane Grill & Wings is expanding its continued expansion in signing four new area development agreements. After seeing unprecedented growth throughout the year, new area developers Roger Patel and Tom Petska are taking Hurricane Grill & Wings and its laid back, family-friendly beach atmosphere into Louisiana, Minnesota, Georgia and Alabama and additional locations in Central Florida. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Tom Petska joins Hurricane Grill & Wings as an area developer with a commitment to build 15 locations in Central Florida, 22 in Northern Alabama and Northern Georgia and 17 in Minnesota. With a deal signed, Tom is on track to develop 55 Hurricane Grill & Wing locations. Keyser Retail Solutions (KRS), the visual merchandising company, and Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc., a leading marketing technology provider, have joined forces to provide marketing strategies and technology solutions to the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. The joint marketing agreement allows the companies to leverage their unique and proprietary processes and technologies to create custom in-store and drive-thru digital signage solutions for QSR marketers, from strategy through execution. Keyser Retail Solutions will utilize the company s Zone Strategy system that optimizes planning and placement of visual messaging in restaurant and retail environments. Wireless Ronin will provide technology systems that feature its cloud-based RoninCast marketing technology software platform allowing marketers the ability to deliver and manage marketing and advertising campaigns remotely across targeted locations. page 3 d Oro Italian Style Beef Meatballs are now available for the foodservice operators. New and improved homemade texture and appearance along with high quality beef and made with Romano cheese and Parmesan flavor make these meatballs a good choice for all restaurant menus. Seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, they reduce labor costs and are fully cooked. No thawing is necessary. Family owned and operated for over thirty-six years, Advance Food Company continues to earn its reputation for delivering innovative solutions to the foodservice industry. For more See WHAT S GOING ON page 6 TODAY S RESTAURANT

5 Appell Pie Always marry your Angel Howard Appell Today s Restaurant Publisher Before I get into the topic of this month s column, I want to wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year. Now back to our regularly scheduled column. Back in July 0f 2011 I had severe pain in my lower left back and was taken to the hospital by my wife, Terri, insisting that I was passing a kidney stone. She had experienced kidney stone attacks three times before so she was familiar with the symptoms. After going through a battery of tests in the Emergency Room the diagnosis was a kidney or bladder infection. When Terri heard this opinion she insisted that I get a CAT Scan to check for the stone. The doctor said it wasn t necessary but he would do it anyway to satisfy us. Soon after taking the test the doctor returned to my bed with a big smile on his face and said that there indeed was a stone and the stone may have saved my life. But Terri did! Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple had an identical experience to mine except his test showed Pancreatic cancer and mine had shown a Mass on my left kidney. When you hear the word mass used in relation to something in your body your first thought is the C word. Jobs chose to treat his condition with alternative means which led to his passing in If I hadn t had the kidney stone and my wife hadn t insisted on the test procedure I would have followed Jobs. Frankly I was is in shock and went into a state of denial. My wife, Terri, on the other hand went into attack mode and began to schedule appointments with doctors who all agreed with the hospital and I was referred to the Chief of Urology at Miami University Hospital, Dr. Kava. We were told he was the only My New Years wish for you is to have an Angel. We all need one. surgeon qualified to do what I needed. We called for an appointment on a Friday and my wife had us scheduled for Monday, unheard of. The surgery to remove a portion of my left kidney was scheduled for Nov. 17th. I know my column is usually about a food service topic but I need to pay homage to my Angel, Terri who literal- See APPELL PIE page 19 MRS. MAC S KITCHEN THASSOS ISLAND HOLIDAY ISLES RESORT Experts in Restaurant Fast turnaround. Knowledgeable. Independent Consultants. Experienced. Full Services to follow you through to a successful opening day. ROSSOPOMODORO RESTAURANT phone: fax: website: LAND-O-LAKES CULINARY ARTS SCHOOL TENET HEALTHCARE 5 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Index of Advertisers A-Z Restaurant Supply...15 ABC Restaurant Supply...7 Abacus...10 AMC Wholesale...5 American Range...24 Apple Restaurant Equipment...6 Bagelmania...12 Broward Nelson Fountain...13 & 17 Chernoff...4 Citrus America...4 Culinary Software Services...18 Design Furnishings...17 Empire Marketing Group...3 Filter Pure...3 Finkel Business Brokers & 21 Florida Power & Light...2 Florida Restaurant Association...12 FLRA Marketing Summit...14 Gelato Fino...13 Gordon Food Service...11 Group 3 Contractors...9 Magic Seasonings...16 Marenic Foodservice...5 Masada Bakery...14 Miami Ice...8 Miller & Associates...18 NuBarter...16 Prime Meat Cuts...17 Restaurant Vendors Association...17 S.E.R.V.E Slimfold Grill...19 Stellar Properties...21 & 22 Sunshine Cleaning...6 Thunderbird...23 Trade First...12 Your Restaurant Connection...18 P.O. Box , Boca Raton, FL (561) Fax (561) howard@trnusa.com Today s Restaurant is published monthly by Today s Restaurant News. This issue s contents, in full or part may not be reproduced without permission. Not responsible for advertisers claims or statements. PUBLISHER... Howard Appell ASSOCIATE EDITOR... Wesley Paul CONTRIBUTING EDITOR... Joe Dunbar CIRCULATION MANAGER... Eric Spencer ADVERTISING MANAGER... Howard McKinney ART DIRECTOR...Jim Pollard SALES MANAGERS... Terri McKinney... William Lagusker GET INVOLVED! Today s Restaurant accepts contributions for our monthly articles and features including Calendar Events, New Openings, Under the Toque and What s Going On? Call or for more info on how you can get your business or product featured in Today s Restaurant! AMC WHOLESALE,INC. YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR THESE QUALITY LINES: More Product Lines Available CALL! Stocked in Miami Call AMC Wholesale, Inc. for the dealer nearest you! Toll Free amcwholesale@bellsouth.net Call Us Today! TODAY S RESTAURANT

6 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY Homer Laughlin China Company relaunches Hall China Newell, WV The Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC) has re-launched the Hall China foodservice line of specialty chinaware, acquired by Homer Laughlin in spring 2010, with a reduction in pricing on over 80% of the items in the line. The price reductions followed six quarters of investment in plant operations and the sharing of technologies between Homer Laughlin and Hall China specifically targeted at streamlining production capabilities. The price reductions were made effective September 1, Further proof of the excellent synergy between the formerly competing china companies, located only miles from each other, was the announcement in November 2011 of a new labor agreement that was marked by quick consensus and no threat of delay to the company s day-to-day operations. The announcements of the price reduction and labor agreement followed through on the original incentive for Homer Laughlin s acquisition of the neighboring china manufacturer that Homer Laughlin and Hall China, by combining their manufacturing expertise, would be able to produce a lowercost yet superior-quality product while improving the lives of everyday people working in both plants, revitalizing the region as a whole. APPLE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT YOUR DEALER FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA! LEASE TO OWN SELL ON CONSIGNMENT Friendly Knowledgeable Staff Special Orders Delivery and Set-in-Place Available Hablamos Español Local and Available After Sale Support Expanded Smallware Section START-UP OF EQUIPMENT WITH INSTALLATION NO PROJECT TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR US! 3320 Vineland Road Unit B, Orlando, Florida Joseph M. Wells III, Homer Laughlin company president and CEO, says, By bringing together two giants of the commercial dinnerware/tableware industry, we will be able to better leverage the knowledge and experience both companies have. We hope our respective customers will continue to look to us for the highest quality, value, and dependability. The colors of Scarlet, Tangerine, Shamrock, Cobalt Blue, Paprika, Sunflower, Forest Green, Peacock, Bold flavors from page 1 opportunity for manufacturers to produce bottled gastriques for both cooking and cocktails. Stage 2: Umami in a Bottle - While being a secret staple in the condiment shelf forever (ketchup is full of umami), it's coming into its own and being called out by name in several new seasoning products and even foodservice chains. Now is the ideal time to develop products and foodservice dishes that call out and underscore the umami experience, one that more consumers are understanding all the time. Stage 3: Romesco - A traditional red pepper and ground almond sauce from the Catalan region of Spain, romesco has made its way to Stage 3 by enhancing a number of new chain restaurant dishes. Romesco sauce presents a great opportunity for restaurateurs and food manufacturers to capitalize on its Spanish global heritage and emphasize its intense rich flavor that can be used in dips, sauces, marinades and more, at home or in restaurants. Stage 4: Sriracha - A fiery sauce inspired by traditional Southeast Asian cuisines, sriracha has been hiding in Maroon, Ivory, Green, Lenox Brown, Bright White, White, Black, and Brown have been discounted. Hall has also added an all-over colored glaze program that complements Homer Laughlin s colorations program on 28 popular items. The first joint venture from Hall and Homer will be the Divided Healthcare and Scoop Plates. Hall China is now part of the HLC family of companies, alongside Homer Laughlin and the Kenilworth line of fine dining china, bringing customers the most complete dinnerware offering in the industry. Homer Laughlin and Hall China, leaders in their respective specialties, together offer a comprehensive range of attractive, durable, and costeffective commercial dinnerware, serving ware, bakeware, and tabletop accessories for foodservice institutions. The Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC Inc.), founded in 1871, is the largest and one of the last domestic tableware manufacturers in the United States, employing over 800 skilled craftsmen in a 37-acre facility. Homer Laughlin China, Kenilworth fine dining china, and Hall China comprise the HLC Inc. family of companies. HLC s diverse range of lead-free commercial dinnerware. restaurant kitchens for years for use with staff meals. Consumers craving heat and spice have since flocked to the stuff, turning it into a cult favorite. The passionate following from chefs and culinary consumers combined with Gen Y interest in global cuisines and extreme flavors sets up sriracha for continued market growth and popularity, whether in new variations on the original condiment or sriracha enhanced products. Stage 5: Aioli - The versatile French-inspired condiment, which is basically garlic mayonnaise, has infiltrated the U.S. market in every pocket of the food industry from fine dining to the Golden Arches. The ability to add a variety of non-garlic flavors (including lemon, basil, chipotle, parsley, harissa and avocado) while also delivering tasty, creamy richness drives home aioli's potential for new dips, spreads, condiments and accompaniments. The "Culinary Trend Mapping Report" is copublished by the Center for Culinary Development and Packaged Facts. Individual issues and annual subscriptions are available at TODAY S RESTAURANT

7 Seven easy marketing steps for the chef / owner / entrepreneur Get endless referrals and everything you need to know to keep new customers Chef Jorgen Moller Guest Referral Specialist The secret recipe to successful marketing is to use your regular customer base and a fully functional in-house guest Referral system to utilize these present guests as your un-paid sales force to generate Trackable referrals, awesome ROI, return on investment, and take back control of your traffic generation, your business and your life. Part 4 - The End Teaching your restaurant how to market itself in 7easy steps 1. Have your guest fill in all personal data on a white 3 x 4 standard size index card titled Birthday Registry. This way you will gain permission of your guest to engage them in a sales conversation and receive real time valuable guest feed back that you need to run a successful operation. You will get 15% + of all the guests you serve to sign up, provided you leave the cards on the table while your guests are dining. If you don t like stuff on your tables, place them in your sugar bowls, this will work. Don t waste this precious two hour window of opportunity by handing out a long fancy IRS form at the end of the meal. It won t work! Remember, the more customers who enters your database, the more referrals you will have 2. Build and own your database from guest you have won. Your goal should be 100/300 guest data per seat in your restaurant and brought current on weekly basis. Build your guest database for snail mail and . It will then become your biggest source to lifetime income. Only 52% of guests provide you with an address due to spam and overload. s will become less and less effective, and it also feels less and less personal. 3. As you collect the birthday registry cards, you must snail mail a handwritten one or two sentence post card Thank You notes the next day. When you choose the image for all your post card marketing pieces, you should select one that is romantic and elegant. One that will touch the emotional hot bottom on your Prime Time Women aged She makes 83 % of all decisions in household with money, including reservations in your restaurant. She runs the social colander and most men will not make reservations in your restaurant without clearing the date and time with their wife. Never underestimate the The power of the purse. It s all about satisfying her emotional needs. Try to give her a round table if more than four guests, as this are more about socializing and conversing than eating. She knows from her girlfriends friends that your food is great or she would not have made reservations in your restaurant! She will never make reservations without her girlfriends Word of Mouth referrals!. 4. Within the first week to ten days of your guests having entered your database Birthday registry, you must by combination 1st class post card and , again say Thank You and tell them that with all the fine restaurants in town, how honored you are for them to choose your restaurant for dinner. Ask your new guests if they would consider bringing in their friends, so more people can experience you restaurant? As a token of your appreciation for helping you prevail and grow your business, invite your Guest Host to be your guest for a fine bottle of wine or a dinner entrée when dining with four or more guests any day except Friday and Saturday within the next thirty days You will redeem 12.5 % of all invitation you mail out x four guest = # x per person check average of $ = sales of $ = ROI %. 5. Call and Thank you your Guest Host the next morning for bringing in their friends and to make sure her friends enjoyed your restaurant. If not, DO SOMETHING DRASTIC that will never be forgotten. This one minute phone call is what will set you apart from your competitions. Nobody does that, and you will learn a lot. Your guests name and phone number should be on the redemption post cards and s Invitations along with duplicate copy of guest checks giving you detailed information about dinners, servers, timing needed to make intelligent calls. 6. Remember me on my birthday, and I will remember you all year long is very true. Everybody loves a birthday party. Invite your guest to celebrate with you on birthdays and anniversaries. Duplicate the above invitation. Make it memorable...dim the light and bring in the birthday cake with a Glitzz Supersparkler. Again, call your birthday guest the next morning and inquire if all their guests had a good time? Remember, a complaint is a gift and opportunity for you to shine and turning an unhappy guest into a lifetime un-paid public relation person. Whatever it was, send them a letter of apology and get them back into your restaurant at all cost. FYI; 96 % of your guests do not complain to get a free meal; they are almost insulted if you offer it to them The only reason your guests offer you their constructive criticism is because you called them and thereby showed a sincere interest in your business, See JORGEN page 19 7 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA ABC Restaurant Supply & Equipment NEW & USED BUY, SELL, TRADE, LEASE WHOLESALE CHINA, SMALLWARES & EQUIPMENT We maintain the largest inventory of True Products in the state of Florida to help with immediate delivery! True Model T-49 Solid Door Refrigerator True Model T Horizontal Bottle Cooler GDM-47 Slide Glass Door Merchandiser True TSSU Sandwich Prep Unit In-House Financing Available! Call for Competitive Pricing! ABC Restaurant Supply & Equipment Two convenient locations: 1345 N. 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8 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY New Openings New business opportunities in Florida s foodservice industry. Now Open VILLA MAYFAIR REST & LOUNGE 2901 Florida Ave, Miami, BENGEL S BURGERS FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, BUFFALO WILD WINGS University Blvd, Orlando, VESPER - an American Brasserie, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, LUCY S CANTINA ROYALE 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, MORETTIS FOODS INC. CATERING P.O. Box , Orlando, PAMMIES SAMMIES 5907 Turkey Lake Rd Ste 100, Orlando, ICE CREAM LANDIA CORP Bracknell Court, Orlando, TAO ASIAN LI YITAO 4742 Blue Major Drive, Windermere, FAT DADDY'S BBQ & CATERING 802 Darby Drive, Kissimmee, GREEN DAY CAFE, P.O. Box 1356, Winter Park, MONTAGE CATERING, P.O. Box , Orlando, FRANK & DINO'S RISTORANTE 718 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, LA LATINA, 3509 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, SAKAYA KITCHEN, 3401 N Miami Ave, Miami, TUYO atop the new Miami Culinary Institute, 415 NE Second Ave, Miami, MASSIMO'S BRICKELL BRIDGE 500 Brickell Ave, Miami, D'ANGELO TRATTORIA 9 SE Seventh Ave, Delray Beach, PEARL RESTAURANT & CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, SMOKEHOUSE GOURMET 104 S Main St, Gainesville, POM'S SIGNATURE RESTAURANT 9822 Tapestry Park Circle Ste 107, Jacksonville, BRYAN PUB WORKS th St West, Bradenton, HALF SHELL OYSTER HOUSE (opens Jan 10), 1991 Main Street, Sarasota, WIMAUMA REST & CAFE 4207 S. Macdill Ave, Tampa, FIRESTICK GRILL / inside the St Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, St. Petersburg, MANGO MARTINI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 6125 Miami Lakes Drive E., Miami Lakes, THE CHEESE COURSE PINE CREST S. Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, RED FROG & MCTOADS GRUB & PUB 5545 A1A South, St.Augustine, MANNY'S BISTRO 2034 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, ROW BOAT MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 1820 N 15th St, Ybor City, GENGHIS GRILL - The Mongolian Stir Fry, 910 E. Providence Road, Brandon, REDNECK WINE CO., 3225 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, HOME RUN PIZZA 4122 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, COBB THEATRES - Rest, US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FORT LAUDERDALE COMEDY CLUB 890 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 106, Ft. Lauderdale, BRICKYARD MICRO & BREWERY 7050 Palmetto Park, Boca Raton, MARIO'S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd Ste 210, Boca Raton, MONTADITOS - tapas-size sandwiches, 1502 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, ALPHADOG GRILL, 2782 Park St., Avondale, ROSSOPOMODORO PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE 401 E Las Olas Ste 150, Ft. Lauderdale, ANCHO BURRITO CO. 431 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, CAFÈ MARGEAUX, 333 S.E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart, LANTAO AT THE SURFCOMBER HOTEL 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, HOUSE OF DOG, st St, Miami Beach, GIOVANNIS RESTAURANT 2735 North Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, VALENTO'S PIZZA AND HOAGIES 21 9th Street South, Naples, FUNKY FISH 8911 Daniels Parkway Ste 5, Ft. Myers, SALTY RIVER SPORTS BAR & GRILL (opens Jan 10), 9527 Regency Square Blvd Ste 5, Jacksonville, KRAVE BISTRO & BAR 528 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, ROSA MEXICANO 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, EGGSTYLE, 3550 Clark Rd, Sarasota, BIG WATER FISH MARKET 6641 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, PITA S REPUBLIC 8215 Tourist Center Drive, Sarasota, SOUTHERN COMFORT GRILL st St, Vero Beach, ZONA FRESCA - a fresh Mexican grill, 800 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, ZOOKIE S SPORTS PUB & GRILL 1258 Airport-Pulling Road N, Naples, MANHATTAN DOLCE - Bar and Bistro, 4328 W El Prado Blvd, Tampa, GLORIFIED CUPCAKES # 2 MacDill Ave & Interbay Blvd, Tampa, GLORIFIED CUPCAKES 3601 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FOXHOLE LOUNGE, A 14th Ct, Miami Beach, MIXTURE Castle Beach, 5445 Collins Av., Miami Beach, SURF SHACK, W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, HOPJACKS PIZZA KITCHEN & TAPROOM 204 E Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, ALTIN'S CAFE & GRILL, 368 5th Ave S, Naples, THE ENGLISH PUB, 5047 U.S. 41 E, Naples, THE WATER BAR & GRILL 4610 PGA Blvd Ste 100, Palm Beach Gardens, TAPATIO'S TAPATIO'S # S. Florida Ave, Lakeland, BUTTERFLY BISTRO, 1212 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland, R SMOKEHOUSE 1869 West State Road 434 Ste 230, Longwood, SENSES BRASSERIE - Wine Shop - Bar - Rest & Art Gallery, 605 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, SHANE'S RIB SHACK 2602 SW 19th Ave. Rd Ste 105, Ocala, ENZA'S ITALIAN REST San Jose Blvd Ste 109, Jacksonville, JERONIMO'S BAR, 814 1st St, Miami Beach, CASITA TAQUERIA 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg, WATER BAR & GRILL 4610 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, CRAVE - American and Sushi, 4250 Salzedo St, Coral Gables, THE FRESH MARKET 1800 West Ave, South Miami Beach, THE FRESH MARKET 2300 SE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, BOJANGLES FAMOUS CHICKEN N BISCUITS th Street, St. Cloud, MEXICALI BAKERY & RESTAURANT 4301 University Blvd, Jacksonville, MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL 9960 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, LA PITA EXPRESS Southside Blvd Ste 3120, Jacksonville, RUBY'S THAI KITCHEN Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, RUSH STREET - the nightclub concept from Chicago Pizza, 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, ISTANBUL GRILLE 9041 Southside Blvd Ste 181, Jacksonville, YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT SHOPPE 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa, LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 500 N Orlando Ave Ste 100, Winter Park, TRUFFLES CAFE 410 N Orlando Ave Ste N-430, Winter Park, PIZZERIA RUSTICA, 50 Biscayne Blvd CU-6, Miami, FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 500 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 801 S University Dr, Plantation, ZORA FRESCA 800 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, LAS CHOLITAS PERUVIAN FOODS NW 44th St, Sunrise, ENERGY KITCHEN (opens Jan 6), 1 N Federal Hwy Ste 35, Ft. Lauderdale, CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE 1926 Capital Circle NE, Tallahassee, JERSEY MIKE'S 3042 West Sand Lake Rd Ste A-2, Orlando, TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN DESERT 1787 NW St. Lucie West Blvd, Port St. Lucie, TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN DESERT 3115 SW Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, TUTTI FRUTTI FROZEN DESERT 840 Nautica Dr Ste 105, Jacksonville, SALUMERIA 104, 3451 N.E. First Ave Ste 104, Miami, THE The Courtyard by Marriott UCF, Collegiate Way, Orlando, VITOS PIAZZA, 1019 White St, Key West, CHINA WOK, 102 W. Indian River Blvd., Edgewater, AMERICAN PI'S 305 E. International Speedway Blvd. Ste 3, Deland, THE GERMAN BAKERIA 921 Town Center Drive Ste 1100, Orange City, YOSHI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, BLUE SKY CAFE, 3773 Archer Rd, Gainesville, BRIO PIZZA & PASTA 4980 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, MACDINTON'S IRISH PUB & REST (#2), 241 1st Ave North, St. Petersburg, THE BLUE STAR WINE BAR 925 Bougainvillea Lane, Vero Beach, BLUE WATER BAY (2nd location), 12 SE 2nd Ave., Gainesville, PIEZANO'S, 4131 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA US Highway 19N, Clearwater, AGADIR MOROCCAN CUISINE 3599 NE 207th St., Aventura, THAI FUSION 1004 Hendrick Ave, Jacksonville, BRICKHOUSE MICROBREWERY 7050 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, BON FROMAGE, Brickell Ave, Miami, BREATHE, 401 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, LUIGI'S COAL OVEN PIZZA 1415 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, CHOWDER HEADS WATERFRONT SALOON 2528 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, Under Construction SMASHBURGER Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33181, Jan-Feb 12 GRUMPY'S TAP ROOM 1026 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, 34683, Jan 12 POLLOS & JARRAS 115 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, 33132, Jan-Feb 12 SLICES PIZZERIA BAR & LOUNGE Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33181, Jan-Feb 12 BURP INC, th Ave, Vero Beach, 32960, Jan & OVER SPORTS-BAR 66th Street, Tampa, 33709, Feb 12 THE MANSION 1218 East New Haven Ave., Melbourne, 32901, Jan 12 WING ZONE 1414 W Tennessee, Tallahassee, 32304, Jan-Feb 12 TOSCANA DIVINO, 900 S. Miami Ave, Miami, 33130, Jan 12 MY CEVICHE 235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 BLUE COLLAR RESTAURANT 6730 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, , Jan 12 UNCLE GINO'S PIZZA 1255 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, 3334, Jan 12 REBEL HOUSE 299 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, 33432, Jan-Feb 12 CASA FRIDA 5441 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, 33308, Jan-Feb 12 THE DOME, 271 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 33134, Jan 12 EL RIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 4829 Highway 90, Marianna, 32446, Jan-Feb 12 LITTLE GIANT BREWERY th Ave. W, Sarasota, 34205, Mar-Apr 12 SUNNI BUNNI rd Ave. W., Bradenton, 34210, Jan-Feb 12 DARWIN'S ON FOURTH th Street, Sarasota, 34236, Jan-Feb 12 CILANTRILLO CAFE 3628 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, 34741, Jan-Feb 12 PISTOL PETE'S PIZZA & PUB to come when available, Lakeland, Feb-Mar 12 TRAMONTANA'S ITALIAN GRILLE Palm Beach Blvd, Ft. Myers, 33900, Jan-Feb 12 THE LANDING STRIP - Adult Cabaret, 3466 S. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, 32931, Jan-Feb 12 SONAPA GRILLE 640 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, 32751, Jan-Feb 12 BRAIN FREEZE FROZEN YOGURT & COFFEE SHOP 2217 Seventh Ave, Vero Beach, 32960, Jan 12 BRU'S ROOM Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, 33024, Jan 12 PANERA BREAD 1440 Hendricks Ave, San Marco, 32207, June-July 12 BRICKYARD PIZZERIA PIZZA & PASTA 1216 N Monroe St Ste 2, Tallahassee, 32303, Jan-Feb 12 BARLEY MOW BREWING COMPANY 518 West Bay Drive, Largo, 33770, Feb-Mar 12 BARBATELLA SPIRITED ITALIAN TRATTORIA 1290 Third St S, Naples, 34102, Jan-Feb 12 SALUMERIA NE First Ave Ste 104, Miami, 33137, Jan 12 NEWK'S EXPRESS CAFE Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, 32256, Mar-Apr 12 CARNEVOR STEAKHOUSE MODERNE South Shore Blvd., Wellington, 33414, Feb-Mar 12 PHILLY FAT BOYS 2547 Sheridan St, Hollywood, 33020, Jan-Feb 12 STEAKHOUSE & CLUB 621 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 330 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, 33401, Jan-Feb 12 GREEK RESTAURANT 507 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, 33432, Jan-Feb 12 VUE 19 NIGHTCLUB / next to Vue Sushi, 200 Central Ave Ste 170, St. Petersburg, 33701, Jan-Feb 12 SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 65 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, 32127, Jan-Feb 12 CORNER CAFE 2240 NW 19th Street, Boca Raton, 33431, Jan-Feb 12 DRAGON LOUNGE, 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 SAAM, 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 BAR CENTRO 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 KATSUYA BY STARCK 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 JOSÈ ANDRÈS WEST TERRACE BISTRO 1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 THE CLEVEANDER 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125, Mar-Apr 12 LATIN AMERICAN GRILL 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125, Mar-Apr 12 PAPO'S LLEGA Y PON 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125, Mar-Apr 12 GRILLE ONE SIXTEEN (#2) 612 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33609, Feb-Mar 12 RICKY P'S ORLEANS BISTRO 1113 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 33705, Jan-Feb 12 Rentals as low as $ a month Plus tax. 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9 IL CIELO WHICH IS THE SKY IN ITALIAN 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 33957, Jan 12 CUBAN GUYS SANDWICHES & MORE (1st location) 3174 W 76 St, Hialeah, 33018, Feb-Mar 12 THE SWORDFISH GRILL th Street West, Cortez, 34215, Jan-Feb WHISKEY BRAVO 3031 Scenic Highway 30A, Seagrove, 32459, Jan-Feb 12 BIANCA - Italian Rest focused on locally grown The Delano, 1685 Collins Ave, Miami Bch, 33139, Mar 12 BASIL THAI & SUSHI Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, 32225, Feb-Mar 12 AL'S PIZZA St. George St, St. Augustine, 32084, Jan-Feb 12 MILANO'S PIZZA OF AVE MARIA, 5080 Annunciation Circle Ste 107, Ave Maria, 34142, Feb 12 MAX'S GRILLE (in the upcoming Delray Marketplace), 9025 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 33446, Oct-Nov 12 BHA! BHA! BISTRO 847 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, 34108, Mar-Apr 12 ASIAN GASTRO LOUNGE 8 East Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 33444, Jan-Feb 12 ASSAGGIO DEL FORNO 3011 Yamato, Boca Raton, 33432, Jan-Feb 12 LOKAL BURGERS AND BEER 3190 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, 33133, Feb WHISKEY BRAVO RESTAURANT, 3031 E. County Hwy 30 A, Seagrove Beach, 32459, Jan-Feb 12 AVENTURA BAGELWORKS Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33180, Jan-Feb 12 TACO BUS #3 505 Franklin Street, Tampa, 33602, Jan-Feb 12 BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE, US Highway 19 N Ste 1160 Level 1, Clearwater, 33761, Mar 12 ROCCOS TACOS & TEQUILA BAR 7468 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, , Mar-Apr 12 JUVIA New food driven roof top concept restaurant, 1111 Lincoln Rd Ste 300, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 CORNER BAKERY CAFE 2240 NW 19 St Ste 800, Boca Raton, 33431, Jan 30, 12 SKY ROOM NIGHTCLUB 2625 Airport Dr, Vero Beach, 32960, Jan-Feb 12 ANDY'S ROAST BEEF & CHICAGO HOT DOGS, N Cleveland Ave Ste 24, North Ft. Myers, 33903, Jan-Feb 12 T.G.I. FRIDAY'S 3813 Nova Road, Port Orange, 32127, Jan-Feb 12 ASSAGIO DEL FORNO 3011 Yamato Rd. Ste, Boca Raton, , Jan-Feb 12 U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT (2nd in FL), POB , Longwood, 32752, Jan-Feb 12 PARK TAVERN 32 SE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, 33444, Jan-Feb 12 THE CLEVELANDAR - a poolside bar & grill, 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 33125, Mar-Apr MONTADITOS- tapas-size sandwiches, 230 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, 33134, Jan-Feb MONTADITOS- tapas-size sandwiches, Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 33026, Jan-Feb MONTADITOS- tapas-size sandwiches, 801 S. University Dr, Plantation, 33324, Jan-Feb 12 CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS, US Highway 19 N Level 2, Clearwater, 33761, Jan-Feb 12 TAVERNA OPA GREEK REST 900 South Miami Ave, Miami, 33130, Jan-Feb 12 COD & CAPERS SEAFOOD 1201 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach, 33408, Jan-Feb 12 SWEET CECE'S FROZEN YOGURT & TREATS 3267 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, 32224, Jan-Feb 12 SEAFOOD RESTAURANT North 30th Street, Tampa, 33612, Jan-Feb 12 ELEVATION BURGER 7250 Southwest 88th Street, Miami, 33144, Jan-Feb 12 ISLAND LIFE GRILL 2245 Plantation Center Dr, Fleming Island, 32003, Jan 12 METRO DINER 3302 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, 32207, Jan-Feb 12 WOOD FIRED PIZZA 300 Block of 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, 33704, Feb 12 FAST N FRESH! 8105 Cooper Creek Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, 34201, Jan 12 New Openings Subscribe to the New Openings list at KAHWA COFFEE ROASTING 400 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, 33602, Jan-Feb 12 SQUARE 1 BURGERS & BAR 4977 S. Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, 33907, Jan-Feb 12 JOE'S CRAB SHACK Daytona Beach Pier, Daytona Beach, 32114, May-June 12 LUCHIS FROZEN YOGURT AND MORE, S Orange Blossom Trail Ste A 208, Orlando, 32837, Jan-Feb 12 IMOTO 350 S. County Road Ste 102, Palm Bch, 33480, Feb 12 PB CATCH SEAFOOD HOUSE 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach, 33480, Jan 12 POOLHOUSE GRILL 4198 S University Dr, Davie, 33328, Jan - 12 THE WHOLE ENCHILADA # 2, 745 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, 33304, Jan-Feb 12 PHILIPPE CHOW 450 E Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, June-July 12 FAT MAGGIE'S 1037 Dixieland Mall, Lakeland, 33803, Jan-Feb 12 POLL'S CRISPY SW 42nd St, Miami, 33185, Jan-Feb 12 INDIE/ALTERNATIVE NIGHTCLUB 1920 E. 7th Ave, Ybor City, 33605, Jan-Feb 12 PASTA FOLLIES 3250 NE 1st Ave Ste 118, Miami, 33137, Jan-Feb 12 HANDEL S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM AND YOGURT (1st FL locale from Ohio), 3440 Renaissance Blvd, Bonita Springs, 34134, Jan-Feb 12 RED MANGO FROZEN YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES 3131 Daniels Road Ste 104, Winter Garden, 34787, Jan 12 CASE DE CAVA - private party & banquet place, 2502 W Azeele St, Tampa, 33609, Jan-Feb 12 CEVICHE TAMPA 2500 W Azeele St, Tampa, 33609, Jan-Feb 12 PUCCI'S PIZZA #2, 888 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, 33132, Jan-Feb 12 FERNANDO'S CAFE 2000 N State Rd 7, Margate, 33063, Jan-Feb 12 FROYOLICIOUS FROZEN YOGURT, Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, 32256, Jan-Feb 12 TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO 3414 S.W. Archer Rd., Gainesville, 32608, Jan-Feb 12 EVANS PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB, on Evans Prairie Trail, The Villages, 32152, late 12 or early 2013 BELLE GLADE COUNTRY CLUB, off of Morse Blvd South of CR 466 A, The Villages, 32152, Jan-Mar 2014 KEYS BAR AND GRILLE, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Ft. Myers, 33913, Jan-Feb 12 ELEVATION BURGER, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street Ste D- 150, Ft. Myers, 33913, Jan-Feb 12 CONNORS STEAK & SEAFOOD, 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Ft. Myers, 33913, Jan-Feb 12 GYRENE HAMBURGER 93rd Ave N & US 41, Naples, Feb-Mar 12 GYRENE HAMBURGER 51 Ninth St S, Naples, 34102, Feb-Mar 12 SHULA BURGER GOURMET RESTAURANT to come when available, Orlando, Feb-Mar 12 LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE 3392 US 98 North, Lakeland, 33805, Jan RESTAURANT & MARKET 2891 Bayview Drive, Naples, 34112, Jan-Feb 12 BOWLED RESTAURANT # 2, 475 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 33701, Jan-Feb 12 VAPIANO, 1221 Brickell Ave, Miami, 33131, Jan 12 KANSAS GRILL & BAR (waiting for permits), 3300 E Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 33308, Mar-Apr 12 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2809 University Parkway, Sarasota, 34243, Jan-Feb 12 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT, 225 Palm Bay Rd Ste 171, West Melbourne, 32904, Jan-Feb 12 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 8085 Red Bug Lake Rd Ste 121, Oviedo, 32765, Jan-Feb 12 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 406 East Central Blvd, Orlando, 32801, Jan-Feb 12 SHAKE SHACK 1450 S Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, 33146, Sept-Oct 12 YARD HOUSE - 12, 000 sq. ft. Rest & Draft Beers, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33427, June-July 12 MARTINI REPUBLIC 912 N Franklin St, Tampa, 33602, Jan-Feb 12 SERENDIPITY3 restaurant from NYC and Las Vegas, 1102 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 NAKED PIZZA, 101 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, 33132, Jan-Feb 12 NAKED PIZZA 6812 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33140, Jan-Feb 12 NAKED PIZZA 2516 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, 33134, Feb 12 YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT SHOPPE Florida 54, Lutz, 33558, Jan-Feb 12 YOU SAY WHEN YOGURT SHOPPE th Ave, Sebastian, 32967, Jan-Feb 12 EARL OF SANDWICH 6000 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, 33431, Jan-Feb 12 TOBU AN ORIENTAL-STYLE REST 6000 Glades Rd Ste 1162 B, Boca Raton, 33431, Feb 12 FOGO DE CHAO 8282 International Dr, Orlando, 32819, Jan 12 CHEW ROOFTOP RESTBAR & BAR 1534 Oak St., Jacksonville, 32204, Jan-Feb 12 SMASHBURGER 9019 SW 107th Ave, Kendall, 33176, Jan-Feb 12 BLAU MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 175 S Nova Rd Ste 1, Ormond Beach, 32174, Jan-Feb 12 SWEET TOMATOES EXPRESS U.S N, Clearwater, 33674, Jan-Feb 12 HOW DO YOU ROLL? 1802 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32603, Jan-Feb 12 HOW DO YOU ROLL?, 9734 Deer Lake Court Ste 9, Jacksonville, 32246, Jan-Feb 12 LA SALSA TAQUERIA 5365 N State Rd 7, Tamarac, 33319, Jan-Feb 12 SPLITSVILLE, West Side, Kissimmee, Jan-Feb 12 JAGANA - School Cafe (new Const), 47 E Robinson Ste?, Orlando, 32801, Jan-Feb 12 J & G GRILLE 9701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, 33154, Jan-Feb 12 APPLEBEE'S 1200 SR 70 East, Okeechobee, 34972, Jan-Feb 12 TEXAS DE BRAZIL EXPRESS 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Ste. 500 A, Miami, 33131, Feb 12 CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN (in the new construction), West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, 33323, Jan-Feb 12 KOPPA LOUNGE 3802 N University Dr, Sunrise, 33351, Jan-Feb 12 COOL DE SAC - family style rest & childrens play areas, W Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise, 33323, Jan-Feb 12 THE BE OUR GUEST RESTAURANT 1675 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 32830, Feb 12 UMAMI'S BURGER, NE 40th, Miami, 33137, Jan-Feb 12 SHULA S BAR & GRILL Terminal Access Rd, Ft. Myers, 33913, Jan-Feb 12 BOJANGLES FAMOUS CHICKEN N BISCUITS 3331 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, 34787, Jan-Feb 12 4RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE (3rd location), 1855 W State Road 434 Ste 230, Longwood, 32750, Jan-Feb 12 FIRE BAR AND GRILL 3023 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, 33609, Jan-Feb 12 BRAZA BRAZILLIAN STEAKHOUSE To come when available, Sarasota, 34236, Jan-Feb 12 WESTSHORE BBQ & SOUTHERN CATERING 1508 N Hubert Ave, Tampa, 33607, Jan-Feb 12 RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS 9050 SW 136 St, Miami, 33176, Jan-Feb 12 ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO 9855 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 33467, Jan-Feb 12 ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO Ft Lauderdale-Hollywood Int l Airport, Ft. Lauderdale, 33315, Jan-Feb 12 REAL LAMB GRILL SW 272nd St, Miami, 33031, Jan-Feb 12 FIRST WATCH Beach & Hodges Blvds, Jacksonville, 32224, Feb-Mar 12 FIRST WATCH Bee Ridge & Cattlemen Roads, Sarasota, 34233, Feb 12 THE COUNTER 9123 Strada Place, Naples, 34108, Jan-Feb 12 THE COUNTER 4200 Northwest 21st Street, Miami, 33166, Jan-Feb 12 AVENUE D - a Jazz & Blues Club, 2 East Flagler, Miami, 33131, Jan-Feb 12 SUSHI ROCK 2199 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, 33305, Jan-Feb 12 THE FRESH MARKET 400 N Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Jan-Feb 12 THE FRESH MARKET 67th St & Manatee, Bradenton, Jan-Feb 12 CARMINE'S LA TRATTORIA Sherrie Lane, Miami, 33183, Jan-Feb 12 CANTINA LAREDO 4414 SW College Rd., Ocala, 34474, Jan-Feb 12 RISING ROLLL GOURMET, 600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, 32306, Jan-Feb 12 HIGH CONCEPT RESTAURANT to be named, 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, Jan 12 ST. REGIS WINE BAR 9701 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, 33154, Jan 12 BACKSTRETCH KITCHEN AT CALDER N.W. 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens BOARDWALK BURGERS & FRIES E. Colonial Dr & Maguire Blvd, Orlando, 32803, Feb 12 BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ 900 S Miami Ave. Ste 137, Miami, 33130, Jan-Feb 12 TONINO LAMBORGHINI CAFE 1412 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, 33139, Jan-Feb 12 HARRY'S BAR 400 Hibiscus Ave, W. Palm Bch, , Jan-Feb 12 THE PUB - a British Concept, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, 32819, Feb-Mar 12 CRISPY'S BEER & WINE BAR 604 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, 32955, Jan-Feb 12 BISTRO Central Ave., Sarasota, 34236, Jan-Feb 12 SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 102 Cedar St, Melrose, 32666, Jan-Feb 12 AMERICAN SOCIAL 721 E Las Olas, Ft. Lauderdale, 33301, Mar 12 ROCCO'S TACO'S, 5090 PGA Blvd Ste 100, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418, Jan-Feb 12 PUERTO MADERO 1451 S Miami Ave., Miami, 33130, Jan-Feb 12 THE WINE DIVE 319 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401, Jan-Feb 12 COLUMBIA CAFE 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 33607, Mar 12 GREEN IGUANA 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 33607, Mar 12 MISE EN PLACE 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 33607, Mar 12 CIGAR CITY BREWING 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 33607, Mar 12 SHULA BURGER 4100 George J. Bean Parkway, Tampa, 33607, Mar 12 DICK'S LAST RESORT Front Beach Rd, Panama City Bch, 32413, Feb 12 MATTY'S IRISH PUB - and Dueling Piano Bar Front Beach Road nex to Red Door Saloon, Panama City Beach, 32413, Jan-Feb 12 Under New Management GYROS & SEAFOOD EXPRESS 918 North Washington Blvd, Sarasota, WAHOO'S RESTAURANT (opening in Mid-Jan), 915 N.W. Flagler Ave, Stuart, ISABELLA ITALIAN MARKET 1624 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie, TIN FISH 327 SE Port Saint Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, BABYDOLLS LOUNGE US Highway 19, Clearwater, TEXAS TONY S BBQ SHACK 4519 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, Subscribe to the New Openings list and we ll it to you before we go to press every month! Get a head start on your competition! Go to now and click the SUBSCRIBE button for more info! 9 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Specializing in Building the Finest & Most Exclusive Restaurants Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Interior Design, Planning & New Construction, Permit Expediting, M.E.P. 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10 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY What s Going On from detailed information visit the company online at Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc, the national sports grill and bar known for its award-winning Buffalo, NYstyle chicken wings spun in one of 18 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings, announced the opening of its 800th restaurant nationwide in November. The Company quickly raced past this milestone thanks to openings in Florida, Tennessee, Washington and California, marking a four-way tie for the 800th location. The new location Florida location is at 4325 Norfolk Parkway, West Melbourne. Pine 22 - a create-your-own burger restaurant recently opened in downtown Orlando. With 322,000 different combinations, diners can create a customized burger from locally grown ingredients. The restaurant also serves appetizers, sweet potato or pine fries, seasonal fried pies and wine and beer. For more info visit page 4 Benchmark Displays has added a new line of displays for the Food Service Industry. Restaurants, Delis, Bakeries and Food Service outlets. One of the new products is the LidSaver Lid Dispenser, a a single lid dispenser. The LIDSAVER LID DISPENSER keeps beverage stations profitable by helping them stay neat, clean, and sanitary. It flush mounts to any counter and is available with counter-top cup dispensers. No mater the lid model and manufacture, the LID- SAVER requires no installation is available in sanitary, polystyrene construction as well as an optional stainless version. Visit TaymarPlasticDisplays.com for all ordering details. Cruise News: Boutique cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is moving from Port Everglades to the Port of Miami in the fall of Regent will join its sister company, Oceania Cruises, at the port, according to a press release. Both companies are owned by Prestige Cruise Holdings. Hotel Happenings Coore & Crenshaw and Renaissance Golf Design announced their newest addition to Central Florida Streamsong Resort. The resort is currently being developed on 16,000 acres of land between Tampa and Orlando. It will feature a 36-hole golf course and is expected to have its grand opening in the fall of Call for all details. The Lord Balfour will be making its debut in winter 2012 after a multi-million dollar renovation. This South Beach hotel is situated directly on Ocean Drive, south of Fifth Street, in a neighborhood better known as "SoFi" to the locals. The 64 bright and airy guest rooms offer a refreshing spin on its interior design by weaving in a bit of the history of Lord Balfour, a Prime Minister of England and an Earl. Fully entrenched in his formal titles and British traditions, Balfour was considered to be totally irreverent. Lord Balfour is located at 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach and can be reached at Drury Hotels, based out of Missouri, announced plans to build a 236-room Drury Inn & Suites on Sand Lake Road in Orlando. Slated to open in spring 2012, the affordable lodging chain will also include amenities, such as wireless Internet, premium TV channels, hot breakfasts and more. For all details go to or call Sheraton Safari Hotel and Suites on Lake Buena Vista Drive has been purchased by AREA Property Partners and Winston Harton Holdings, LLC for an undisclosed amount. The $25 million redevelopment is scheduled to begin immediately, with completion anticipated by spring Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts have finalized plans to build a new $360 million development property at the Walt Disney World Resort. The 444-room hotel will include rooftop restaurants overlooking three pools, a lazy river water feature, sports facilities and more than 37,000 square-feet (3,437 squaremeters) of available meeting space. Set to begin construction this December, the property plans to open in mid-tolate Visit or call for more info. According the report Hotel Foodservice Trends in the US the hotel foodservice industry is reinventing itself. Rising from a recession that drained almost 18% in foodservice revenue in just two years, the hotel industry is experimenting with new menu, design and technology concepts that are reshaping how hotel guests experience hotel food and beverage offerings. The 122 page report predicts that hotel foodservice sales will rise 4.8% in 2011 and 2.8% in 2012, boosted by higher hotel occupancy rates and related travel expenditures. As guests arrive, they will TODAY S RESTAURANT See WHAT S GOING ON page 12

11 Florida s oldest restaurant creates private label spirits Richard Gonzmart, a fourth generation family member of Florida s Oldest Restaurant, The Columbia, Ybor City (original), has created a private label spirits line honoring first and second generation family members of the 106- year-old Columbia. Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum: In 1902 Casimiro Hernandez, Sr., the Don of the Hernandez-Gonzmart generations left his home in Havana for a new life in Ybor City, Fla., the cigar capital of the world, with his wife, Adela, and four sons, where he started the Saloon Columbia. Grateful to be in the land of opportunity, he adopted the name of his new café from the popular song Columbia, Gem of the Ocean. A fun-loving man, Don Casimiro soon became known for his foresight, generosity, kindness to strangers, good food and love of a great rum ushered the second generation into the business, led by Casimiro, Jr., who carried on the dream and passions of his father. Here s to Don Casimiro Sr. and Jr.; a glass of the finest rum they enjoyed so much! Chacho Bourbon Whiskey: Evelio Chacho Hernandez, the youngest son of Casimiro Hernandez Sr., roasted coffee for the family business for over 55 years. Chacho, short for muchacho or the kid, was known for his youthful warm-heartedness and zest for life. But his love of bourbon sometimes surpassed his love of roasting the best coffee in Ybor City. Chacho was legendary for the countless batches of coffee that burned while enjoying his whiskey at the Rex bar across the street from The Columbia. In fact, the coffee roaster caught the restaurant on fire so often that the family decided to move Chacho, and the mill, to the corner of 21st St and 7th Ave. and build a firewall to protect the family business. Our Chacho Bourbon Whiskey is a smooth tasting, small-batch that is aged in oak 121-proof bourbon. Here s to you, Chacho! Gonzmart has also created three new drinks to showcase the new spirits: El Floridita Daiquiri: This is the original Daiquiri invented in the 1930 s by Casimiro Hernandez s friend, Constante Ribalaigua, owner of Old Havana s landmark bar, El Floridita. The Daiquiri was Ernest Hemingway s favorite cocktail and Casimiro brought back this secret recipe after a visit with his friend. Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum is served with a fresh lime juice, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur and a splash of grapefruit, shaken and served on the rocks in a sugar-rimmed glass. Mint Julep: Casimiro Jr. enjoyed horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby. He also enjoyed Mint Juleps so much that in the back lot of the Columbia in Ybor City, he would grow fresh mint to serve the most refreshing summer cocktail in Tampa. The drink is served in a muddled fresh mint in a pewter Mint Julep cup, filled with cracked ice, Casimiro s secret mint sim- See COLUMBIA page DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Usually we travel in packs, but singles are always welcome. Need a whole case? Or just one can? No problem. stores have convenient packaging options for the foodservice operator, so you get exactly the size you want for your fill-in needs. By offering thousands of foodservice products in both case and individual pack sizes, our wide variety helps you pick exactly the right size at a great value. Just what you need. Just when you need it Convenient Hours Mon. Sat., 7 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m TODAY S RESTAURANT

12 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY Columbia from page 11 ple syrup, Chacho Bourbon and topped with fresh mint. Chacho Manhattan: Honoring our great uncle, Evelio Chacho Hernandez was the youngest son of the founder, Casimiro Hernandez Sr. At the turn of the 20th century, Ybor City was filled with guava orchards. Chacho s love of guavas inspired him to use guava syrup in the Classic Manhattan. He mixed premium small batch Chacho Bourbon, a dash of guava syrup, sweet vermouth and bitters. It is then stirred and poured over ice, garnished with lemon and orange zest. Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum and Chacho Bourbon Whiskey are also part of several food and drink recipes on the menu including: Filet Mignon Chacho : In memory of the spirit of our great uncle Evelio Chacho Hernandez, the youngest son of the founder, our best selling center-cut filet mignon is served with a rich sauce of bourbon, shallots and mushrooms. It is flambéed tableside with a shot of our very own smooth tasting small-batch, aged in oak 121 proof bourbon, Chacho, and served with roasted potatoes and vegetables. White Chocolate Bread Pudding: Our dad and grandfather s favorite dessert, simply put, this is the best bread pudding that we have tasted anywhere we have ever visited. Our version is made with white chocolate, La Segunda Central Bakery Cuban bread, Sunny Florida Dairy milk and Florida eggs, topped with a rich Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum sauce. Tango Mango Daiquiri: Served with a fresh mango and Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum. This beverage is frozen and delicious. Mojito: Since the Columbia opened its doors, people have enjoyed this flavorful and refreshing beverage now made by the pitcher tableside with Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum, Yerbabuena (mint) and fresh lime juice. It is served by the pitcher or in a tall glass over ice. Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum and Chacho Bourbon Whiskey will be Got some empty seats? served in all seven Columbia locations in Florida, and sold in gift shops adjacent to the Columbia in Tampa s Ybor City, and in Sarasota on St. Armands Circle. Don Casimiro Classic Silver Rum and Chacho Bourbon Whiskey are made by Terressentia in Charleston, South Carolina. Gonzmart selected the flavor profile for the private label rum and bourbon. The Columbia Restaurant was founded in 1905 in Ybor City and is Florida s Oldest Restaurant. Additional locations include St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, the Historic District in St. Augustine, The Pier in Downtown St. Petersburg, Sand Key on Clearwater Beach, Central Florida s town of Celebration and the Columbia Café on the Riverwalk in Tampa. All Columbia Restaurants are owned and operated by 4th and 5th generation members of the founding family. got over 15,000 hungry, card-holding members. For more information contact your sales representative, or call pty seats. Drive traffic. Offset cash expenses. Introducing SafeStaff Online Foodhandler Visit or call to register. TODAY S RESTAURANT

13 Chef Angelo Masarin Chef Carlo Donadoni Under the Toque Salumeria 104 Salumeria 104 Midtown Miami Miami, FL Salumeria 104, which opened in Midtown December 19th, is based on the Italian concept of a trattoria and small neighborhood shop where one can find Italian specialty cured meats, also know as a salumi shop. With Chef owner Angelo Masarin, formerly at Casa Tua, Sardinia Enoteca and SOHO House s Cecconi s, at the helm, the restaurant combines Northern Italy s rustic charm and Midtown Miami s vibrancy while serving impeccably authentic Italian food. This new initiative is a collaboration between Chef-operators Angelo Masarin, Carlo Donadoni, formerly the Executive Chef of TiramesU and over the last 10 years, Chef-operator of Spuntino Bakery and Catering; and Graziano Sbroggio, bringing his extensive experience in operating restaurants at Graspa Group (Soyka, Maitardi, TiramesU, Spris, Van Dyke and Segafredo on Lincoln Road. Angelo Masarin was born in the Venetian Province of Treviso, Italy in the early 70's. Shortly after grade school he enrolled at the prestigious Istituto Proffessionale Alberghiero, followed by the Culinary Institute of Castelfranco Veneto, where he received his diploma. In all Angelo has over 25 years of culinary experience. Angelo s resume includes some of the most recognized names in Italy, including Bersagliere in Treviso as a Sous Chef form Then moving to Harry's Bar in San Marco s Square from La Locanda Cipriani in Torcello, as Chef de Partie from He worked as a Pantry Chef for Relais Monaco in Treviso before moving to America in 2001 to work as the Executive Chef of Spris Restaurant in downtown Hartford. After eight years, Angelo decided to make a move and relocate to Miami. Upon his arrival he served as Chef de Cuisine in Sardinia before getting the opportunity to work as Chef de Partie at Casa Tua under Executive Chef Sergio Sigala. Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Carlo Donadoni trained in his native land and received his Italian Professional Chef s certificate from the Istituto Alberghiero Ponte di Legno in Brescia, North Italy. In 1997, Graziano Sbroggio hand-picked him to be the head chef of TiramesU on Lincoln Road. To meet the growing demands of his restaurant operations, Graziano Sbroggió opened Spuntino Bakery in 2001 with Carlo Donadoni, TiramesU s executive chef. Spuntino Bakery was created to supply homemade breads, pasta and fresh pizza dough to Sbroggió s restaurants and the Soyka Group s restaurants, among others. By 2004, the demand for catering services outgrew TiramesU and Spuntino Catering was born. Today, Carlo and his team, including partner Graziano Sbroggió and manager and wife Mariana Donadoni, create unique and tailored menus, be it for an intimate dinner or lavish gala, with perfection. Spuntino has been the catering choice for the University of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Beach Yacht & Brokerage Show, Academy Award Winners Francesca Lo Schiavo and Dante Ferretti, The Italian Trade Commission, PULSE Art Fair, Art Miami and many more events and companies. The menu focuses on dishes that minimize preparation and let the essence of each ingredient transpire including a variety of salumi, fresh homemade breads and pastas, and Italian products. All breads and pastas (except the Spaghetti which is imported directly from Italy) are made fresh inhouse and the latter s main ingredient is Gragnano flour, known for its light body and nutty flavor. In addition, all specialty meats are prepared by a local butcher, originally from Treviso, same hometown as Chef Masarin, from grass-fed cattle raised in Colorado or Alabama, and showcase a process refined through generations of butchers in Italy. All Prosciuttos are not made equal, jokes Chef Angelo Masarin. Seriously, Salumeria 104 is an opportunity to continue sharing the authentic and complex flavors of Italy with the increasingly-knowledgeable foodies community. See TOQUE page 19 Big Red is Back at Broward Nelson! No Minimum Order For Delivery Required! Coca-Cola Bag in Box Syrups & Juices CO sales@browardnelson.com Broward Nelson the one stop for ALL your fountain needs wants to save YOU money! Got Dessert? Ask About Our FREE Dessert Menu Program! GELATO FINO FEATURES: Classic Italian Gelato Gourmet Ice Cream Truffles & Spumoni Gorgeous Bakery Cakes & Unique Individual Cakes Fresh Fruit Sorbet & Italian Ice For more information call: or visit our website: gelatofino.com DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRIES WELCOME! TODAY S RESTAURANT 13 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA

14 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY Check out Today s Restaurant online find internet exclusive news, sign up for our Business Network, place a classified ad, subscribe to our print editions and more What s Going On from find that hotels have worked aggressively to meet consumers evolving expectations and needs, which is reflected in our analysis of key hotel food and beverage trends such as restaurant and hotel design, daypart strategies, balancing indulgence, health and convenience, and price and value. U.S. Foodservice has unveiled its new corporate name, US Foods, and brand identity reflecting its strategic focus on creating a better food offering and an easier service experience for customers. "Our new name and brand image are a reflection of the many customerfocused improvements now underway at US Foods," said John Lederer, president and CEO, US Foods. "We traveled the country and listened carefully to what our employees and customers had to say about how we can improve: provide better, more relevant and innovative food choices and make it easier for our customers to do business with us. We believe this is a recipe for mutual success." With nearly $19 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America, and a leading foodservice distributor. To learn more visit For thirteen years, the Delray Beach Garlic Fest has been "The Best Stinkin' Party in Town, says the Fest. The Garlic Fest was founded by a group of local folks looking to establish a fund-raising source for local non-profit organizations serving education and the arts for youth. That non-profit organization, appropriately named Delray Beach Arts, Inc. has donated over $350,000 and proudly continues to grow its charitable donations each year. The next event will be held Feb 10-12, For all details call CiCi s Pizza, home of the custom pizza buffet, announced a new partnership with Birchwood Resultants, a strategic site modeling company, as part of its Build the Brand growth strategy to add another 500 restaurants in the next eight to 10 years. Arlington, Texasbased Birchwood Resultants has already begun developing CiCi s new site model after conducting more than 22,000 guest surveys at 98 restaurants in 26 states, as well as site surveys to assess signage, co-tenants, site visibility and traffic patterns. The site model will also include competitive analysis and recessionary metrics. The model is in development now for full launch in January CiCi s partnered with Birchwood Resultants to maximize our growth potential with a robust and easily updated site model that will help current and future CiCi s franchise partners succeed, said CiCi s Pizza Chief Development Officer Bill Spae. Our Build the Brand growth strategy touches everything we do at CiCi s, and our work with Birchwood Resultants is another important step forward. In addition, the new site model will provide a research-driven basis for CiCi s enhanced field and digital marketing initiatives. Cold, Cordless & Portable is the new Freedom Kegerator. It delivers on-demand draft beer dispensing to high traffic areas when and where needed. No Power, No Worry, Plug-in at night and Pour during the day, the Freedom Kegerator keeps the keg cold on battery power for up to 24 hours. ËÂ Patented Power Unit delivers worry-free operations, simplifies operational planning, captures incremental sales and more. It is alsoeco-friendly. Battery power eliminates the need for specialized dispensing equipment that requires ice and water for cooling cold plates and coils no ice, no waste water and no mess. For all details call American Pride Seafoods is now offering their new Coastal Harvest Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Hand crafted in New Bedford, the scallop fishing capital of the world, our new Coastal Harvest brand represents the highest quality and convenience in bacon wrapped scallops for retail and foodservice. American Pride Seafoods is world renowned for the best scallops harvested fresh from the ocean, direct to our door. Hand-wrapped in hickory bacon and individually placed on wooden skewers for perfect portioning, Coastal Harvest Bacon Wrapped Scallops are premium quality and easy to prepare. American Pride Seafoods is an industry leader in the production of scallops. American Pride Seafoods LLC (APS) is located directly on the harbor in New Bedford, MA and can be viewed at page 12 Established in 1999, rated four stars by the Sun Sentinel, and proudly Zagatrated as well, Pellegrino s Ristorante is now open in Boca Plaza and has retained its former Chef, Luigi Barbieri, along with Chef Tony, formerly of La Stella s. Pellegrino s previous two locations were included amongst the Top 100 Restaurants in South Florida. The atmosphere is welcoming and will have you in a New York state of mind in no time. Pellegrino's has been serving the public authentic southern style Italian cuisine for over a decade, and the recipes have continued to be refined over generations to give them a modern-day flair. The food is See WHAT S GOING ON page 16 TODAY S RESTAURANT

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16 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY What s Going On from high-end: plenty of veal, pork, chicken, seafood and pasta. Nightly specials are offered, and just a few of their signature dishes include their Chicken Scarpariello and Momma s Sunday Meat in Gravy. Bobby Pellegrino, the owner, is a nephew of the owners of Harlem s world-famous Rao s Restaurant. The restaurant can be reached by phone at Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. has developed a new surf clam product that expands page 14 their distribution internationally. Atlantic Capes Fisheries has created for the Sushi trade an IQF Atlantic Surf Clam Sushi Style. Happy Clam Surf Clams are caught in the pristine waters off the coast of Massachusetts. Surf Clams are a Sustainable Fishery. These clams are harvested in areas that the bottom is soft, not hard, which results in using less water pressure there- fore reducing the amount of sand embedded in the clam. Currently the Happy Clam brand - Atlantic Surf Clams are sold in the United States, Hong Kong and China. Atlantic Capes Fisheries, Inc. is a global force in seafood harvesting, processing and marketing. Atlantic Cape Fisheries Clam Division is a major processor of Hand Shucked Atlantic Surf Clams with a processing facility located in Bristol, RI. ACF clam division also operates a fleet of clam boats as well as partners with independent clam boat owners and can be reached at The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has announced the hiring of Lauren Searcy as its new Press Secretary. The former Good Morning Show host for WCTV, the CBS-affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida, officially joined the FRLA team late We are thrilled to have someone of Lauren s caliber joining the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association as Press Secretary, said Carol Dover, FRLA s President/CEO. Her experience as a trusted professional in media and public relations will be a tremendous asset to our over 10,000 member organization. Searcy has been working with the public, local and state governments and non-profits for the past four years serving as anchor, reporter and producer for the station. She is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and a graduate of Florida State University with a B.A. in Communications. Wawa C-Store plans to move into Florida.Construction is set to begin on a convenience store in Orlando. The site will be the Pennsylvania-based retailer's first in Florida. The 5,000-square-foot Wawa will be located by Central Florida Parkway and I-Drive. The C-store is slated for a July 2012 opening. Cuhaci & Peterson Architects of Orlando designed the location. This will be the first of several stores Wawa has planned for the state. In total, Wawa hopes to grow its portfolio by 100 Orlando-area stores in the next five years. The owners of Cut 432, who reinvented the concept of the steakhouse, announced their latest venture, Park Tavern, which is slated to open in January 2012 in Worthing Place on East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Partners Brandon Belluscio, Brian Albe and Chef Anthony Pizzo were inspired by their guests' desire for a casual dining experience, where friends can gather on a nightly basis, enjoy seasonally inspired comfort food, and sample an array of fine craft beers and innovative spirits. The 3,200 square foot restaurant will seat 150 indoors and out, and the bar will seat 30. Park Tavern's menu will be reflective of the seasons, as Chef Anthony Pizzo will be sourcing many ingredients from local farmers whenever possible, and everything in the kitchen will be made from scratch. "For me it's all about the right ingredients at the right time," stated the critically acclaimed chef. "The seasons will inspire the dishes, and all the ingredients, from the first to the last, will be handmade in the house." Chef Anthony Pizzo The combination of anemic consumer confidence, a recession that has claimed 8 million jobs, decreased household wealth, and an uptick in the saving rate presents unique challenges for the restaurant industry, especially as consumer discretionary income is its lifeblood. Without the influence of Hispanic spending and population patterns, therefore, restaurant industry sales would have declined during 2008 through 2010, according to "Latino Foodservice Trends in the U.S.," a justreleased report from Packaged Facts. Hispanic share of consumer-driven restaurant sales has ticked upward from 12% in 2006 to 12.7% in 2011, although Hispanic share of limited-service sales decreased slightly over most of this period. From 2005 to 2025, the U.S. Census has projected 78% growth in the Hispanic population, compared to 15% growth in the general population. Put another way, some 70% of the estimated See WHAT S GOING ON page XXXX TastetheMagic! 15 Unique All Natural Blends Magic Sauce & Marinades (4) Magic Pepper Sauce Andouille & Tasso (Seasoned Meats) 10 NEW Foodservice Blends Questions? Contact Gregg Villarrubia (504) or gvillarrubia@chefpaul.com NEW from Chef Paul! TODAY S RESTAURANT

17 Another Broken Egg plans major expansion by 2013 Destin FL, - In the early '90s, a Department of Defense engineer at NASA assigned to work on the now defunct Super Conducting Super Collider project was sidetracked with a personal mission that had nothing to do with subatomic particles or electromagnetic fields. Instead, after federal budget cuts ended the project, Ron Green assigned himself an entirely new operation: hatching up the country's perfect breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant concept. Mission accomplished. Today, Another Broken Egg Cafe cracks more than 900,000 eggs a week at its 18 bustling locations in seven states, and is set to double in size over the next 24 months. Another Broken Egg Cafe's universal appeal, high margins and growing popularity is aligning the brand for major growth - which includes eight franchise agreements in Tennessee, six in North Carolina and others signed in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Each restaurant is projected to be fully operational by A self-described perfectionist obsessed with detail, Green wanted to take eggs to a whole new level in a restaurant experience that was nothing short of flawless. Now, 15 years later, Green's creation, Another Broken Egg Cafe, has become the darling of diners and restaurant critics across the Southeast, often seen with 45-minute to 2 hour waits out the door and a line of hungry entrepreneurs eager to invest in a promising franchise opportunity. "Our philosophy of 'nothing short of right is right' transcends into everything we do, which is what our customers and 100% SOLID WHITE TURKEY BURGER USDA Inspected and HACCP certified. No Gluten Ingredients, No Artificial Ingredients No MSG, No Colors, No Fillers, Low Fat High Protein 25 g, 120 Calories, 0 Trans Fat Our Turkey Burgers Offer a Wide Variety of Sizes: Sliders 2 oz, 4 oz, 5.3 oz, 8 oz and 10 oz joeydee@primemeatcuts.com our franchisees say makes us special," said Green, CEO and founder of Another Broken Egg Cafe. "We've obsessed over the details - everything from our 90- entree menu of gourmet breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes, to our color schemes, right down to our personalized American handmade, ceramic coffee mugs." The award winning extensive menu, which includes breakfast and brunch favorites like Huevos Rancheros, Banana's Foster and eight 'Signature' Benedicts, as well as popular lunch offerings ranging from "Bourbon St. Bleu" burger to the "Smoked Salmon BLT Wrap" to the "Grilled Tuna Wasabi" salad, allows patrons to frequent the restaurants regularly without ever growing tired of their options. The same passion for detail that goes into each restaurant also transfers into the franchise business model. Green set up the company knowing that solid infrastructure and support from the top down was critical in order to set up for the success of the franchise partners for success. Each franchisee receives extensive training in all aspects of the business, as well as ongoing marketing and advertising support. Also, with the average hours at each location starting at 7 a.m. and closing at 2 p.m., Another Broken Egg Cafe franchisees enjoy a balanced lifestyle with the ability to have late afternoon and dinner with their families every night of the week. "Another Broken Egg Cafe offers one of the best support systems for franchisees that I have seen in this industry in years," Binnings said. "This brand and the culture here is like nothing I have ever experienced. People truly feel like they are on vacation at our restaurants, and the corporate team here does an amazing job of making sure every franchise owner has the tools they need to succeed. This brand is on the brink of something huge." Founded by Ron Green in 1996, the Destin, Florida based Another Broken Egg Cafe is an upscale breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant that provides an extensive, diversified menu at an affordable price. With 18 locations throughout the Southern states and California, the company has plans to double by DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Restaurant Vendors Association MEMBERS DIRECTORY New members are always welcome! Call Auctioneers (561) Toby Neverett Auctions Toby Neverett Bakery Products & Frozen Muffin Batter (954) Southern Bear Alan Sacharoff Beverages/Compressed Gases (954) , (800) CO2-TANK Broward Nelson Fountain Service Bill Regan, Lee Spencer (Alcohol) Beverage Law (954) / (800) S.E.R.V.E. 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While the fastest growing segments of the Hispanic population will be those age 45 or over, under-25s are still expected to comprise 43.2% of all Hispanics, underscoring the long-term importance of younger Hispanics to the restaurant industry. If fried foods are served as part of your customer offering, you know that fry oil is an expensive commodity and that change-out intervals affect cost, food quality, and the consistency of your brand. Frontline International, a leading provider of Smart Oil Management systems for waste oil, oil filtration, and fresh oil, offers foodservice establishments greater control over their oil management process and the heart of the system is Frontline s proprietary M3 (MMM) Data Management System, helping customers Monitor, Measure, and Manage their oil use. The optional M3 system works in concert with Frontline s fresh oil and waste oil systems, allowing users to track usage and collection volumes and compare statistics daily, weekly, or monthly. Frontline International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes the gold standard in commercial foodservice equipment for the storage, handling, and disposal of cooking oil. As the leading cooking oil management solutions provider worldwide and can be reached at Master-Bilt is a premier manufacturer of a full line of commercial refrigeration systems for over 70 years. They are proud to introduce the next product of the Fusion Series; Chef Bases to hold equipment secure and maximize space in foodservice establishments. This MBCB series of Chef Bases are constructed to be very durable, and to accommodate a large amount of countertop cooking equipment. There are four different models available, all with stainless steel exterior and interior and convenient durable wheels. With 1.75 inch thick walls, every model in this line has a full marine drip guard to prevent from spills dripping over the edge. There are four large drawers with large ergonomic handles, and they can withstand a minimum of 200 pounds. All drawers can accommodate 4-inch deep, 12-inch by 20-inch pans. Visit for all details. Krispy Kreme commemorated the opening of the Krispy Kreme Florida City Doughnut Factory recently, located at S. Dixie Highway, Florida City, with a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting. Florida City Mayor Otis Wallace, the Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce and more than a dozen Florida City/Homestead business and page 20 civic leaders joined Krispy Kreme South Florida Doughnut Operations to mark the occasion by cutting ceremonial ribbon. During the Ribbon Cutting, Krispy Kreme South Florida Doughnut Operations presented a check donation to Kyle Smith, President of PATCHES, a local non-profit that profit that supports children with acute medical illnesses and their families. As the scale and scope of food production grows larger every day, with the actions of just one company reaching millions, food safety is paramount now more than ever. VLM Foods understands this concept more than most - this international trading company has been working hard for the past decade to lead the industry in food safety, food defense and supply chain security best practices. "It's kind of funny," says VLM Foods Director of Trade Compliance FeDuke. "We have a global footprint in moving our products all over the world. So we have the complexities that much larger corporations have, offset by the agility we have as a relatively small company." This agility as a smaller company gives VLM the leeway it needs to make significant improvements in food safety throughout its supply chain, motivated by its customers' needs to improve conditions ahead of state and global regulations. 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19 Tofutti s dairy free line New York, NY According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently more than 40 million lactose intolerant men, women and children in the United States, and millions of other undocumented cases of lactose intolerance. Yet, there are limited foods that currently serve this growing population. Tofutti Brands Inc, the company that pioneered good tasting dairy-free alternatives to milk products, is challenging the American food industry to better serve the dairy intolerant population. In response to this growing need, Tofutti brands offers many dairy-free food options including our Pizza Pizzaz made with dairy-free mozzarella cheese, Mintz s Blintzes made with a dairy-free cheese filling, Tofutti Raviolis made with a dairy-free cheese filling, Better Than Cream Cheese dairy free cream cheese, Sour Supreme dairy free sour cream, Yours Truly dairy-free cones, Tofutti Cuties, a dairy free minisandwich frozen treat, and an assortment of other dairy free frozen dessert treats, said David Mintz Founder, Chairman and CEO. Tofutti products are innovative dairy-free alternatives to customers who crave the taste and texture of dairy, but have been prohibited from dairy either due to dairy intolerance or other dietary needs, states David Mintz. Our mission is to develop delicious milk-free alternatives for all popular dairy products. We are committed to continue setting the gold standard for milk-free foods for the 40+ million individuals who cannot consume dairy products. My motto is, if it s dairy, we can make it dairy-free. Founded in 1981 by restaurant owner David Mintz, Tofutti Brands, Inc. develops and distributes a complete line of dairy-free products. The company sells more than 80 milk-free foods including frozen desserts, cheese products and prepared frozen dishes throughout the United States and in more than 30 countries. CINDERS SLIMFOLD LLC 1990 Main Street, Suite 750 Sarasota, FL Phone: (941) Fax: (941) Tollfree: (877) info@slimfoldgrills.com 19 DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA Jorgen from page 7 and they do want to help you succeed. Above all, be humble! Before long, the entire town will be talking about your phone calls because nobody does that! This is just one way how to generate a positive buzz about your restaurant. In order for your guests to talk about you, you must give them something worthwhile to talk about; besides great food, excellent service and wonderful ambiance. 7. Track your redemptions on all invitations for an accurate return on investment. Tracking is done by attaching a duplicate POS receipt to each postcard and invitations redeemed and running a daily, weekly and monthly total. At the end of your first year be prepared for 1200% 3700 % ROI, return on investment. Toque from page 13 It s very exciting to be able to bring a new restaurant concept to South Florida, especially one that I grew up with and am so familiar with. Chef Masarin admits: I can t wait to interact with our customers and create that European neighborhood spot that so many seem to crave. Paradise Farms, the most established organic produce provider in South Florida, is Chef Angelo Masarin s first choice for the freshest seasonal fruits and vegetables. They are the final component to the creation of Salumeria 104 s Italian comfort dishes such as the Verde del Contadino: Paradise Farms mixed greens with shaved parmesan Appell Pie from page 5 ly saved my life several times during this ordeal. I spent four days in the Intensive Care Unit and Terri never left my side. She slept in a chair next to my bed resisting the orders of the staff for her to leave and doing the work of a private nurse. When they moved me to a room in the main section of the hospital she continued to be there 24/7. I am sure her presence led to my time in the hospital being reduced. (That is $ $ 3700 in sales Sunday thru Thursday only for each $100 invested into your guest database) With an in-house fully functioning Guest Host referral system in place, the restaurant operator can now stop allowing total strangers to drive traffic of unknown and unwanted demographics into their restaurants using price reduction and coupons as the only motivator, and herein lays the enormous strength, The Noble Oblige. Jorgen is a former chef owner of America s 83rd largest independent restaurant. He is past recipient of: R & I IVY lifetime achievement award. Mobil Guide - ZAGAT Top 10 in Palm Beach, Florida and Florida Trend Golden Spoons For more information on the Guest Host Referral System, Jorgen can be reached at or chefown@att.net Former restaurant web: jorgenmollersr.com. and lemon dressing; the Trevigiana: Chef Masarin s signature radicchio salad with sauteed guanciale, beans and balsamic reduction; the Orzetto: barley salad with speck, chick peas and roasted bell peppers; and the Porchetta: roasted pork loin wrapped in crispy pork belly served with roasted potatoes and Brussel sprouts. Chef Masarin will also be introducing cicchetto the Northern Italian version of tapas, everyday on the chalkboards, perfect to enjoy with one of Salumeria 104 s 70 wines (mostly Italian). Salumeria 104 is located at 3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 104 and can be reached at Indeed I am a lucky man. My diagnosis is that the surgery was successful and won t need any further treatments the cancer is gone. (Still can t accept that I had it.) My luck extended to having a wife like Terri whose sole purpose in life is to help others. My cousin told her that she was Put on this earth to take care of Howie How lucky could I be to marry my Angel. My New Years wish for you is to have an Angel. We all need one. Calendar Events Upcoming industry affairs Send your Calendar Event info to Today s Restaurant! 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21 Tom Hoch - a pioneer in revenue-based design and turn-key, design-build interior design solutions has been selected as design consultant for The Amelia Island Club s Long Point Clubhouse expansion and renovation. As part of a design team lead by Basham and Lucas Architectural Design Group, Hoch will tap his more than 27 years of club and hospitality design experience. Highlighting the project will be an octagon-shaped bar/lounge addition to the clubhouse building that will provide an engaging and comfortable social venue, fostering socialization and spectacular views of the golf course. The team will also renovate the Member s Grille as well as the men s and women s locker rooms, improving flow between spaces and adding new finishes and furnishings. Long Point s spectacular setting amidst an aboriginal live oak forest with lovely tree canopies will be great inspiration for the clubhouse interior design, says Hoch. The renovated clubhouse will include interior finishes reflecting these natural, organic Real Estate Restaurant, business and property happenings in Florida. Hoch picked as Amelia Island Clubhouse consultant and sustainable characteristics. Comfortable and functional furnishings along with one-of-a-kind found objects will endow the renovated clubhouse with welcoming and livable charm and character. We selected Tom Hoch because of his proven track record of bringing clubhouses to life with authentic and inspirational design, says Tom Wages, club president. We believe that the changes envisioned at our Long Point Clubhouse will create operational efficiencies, inspire members and boost the bottom line. Located north of Jacksonville, The Long Point Clubhouse at Amelia Island is one of two clubhouses available to members of The Amelia Island Club, the other being The Ocean Clubhouse. Long Point features an award winning Tom Fazio designed golf course set among natural surroundings. Other recent U.S. and internationally-based Tom Hoch projects include: The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain (Marana, Arizona); The Members Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota (Florida); Farm Links Golf Club (Alabama); Renaissance Golf Club See AMELIA ISLAND page DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY 2012 FLORIDA $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Looking to $ell your property? $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ We can find the right buyer $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ for your restaurant! $ $ Some $ of $ the $ services $ we $ provide $ $ $ $ $ Site Selection Shopping Center management Build Outs Architectural Plans Turn Key Jobs $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ So if $ you $ are $ in the $ market $ $ to $ sell $ $ Call Frank Stellino now: Cell: $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ fstellino@stellarrealtypa.com $ $ $ $ Stellar $ Properties $ $ $ of Boca $ $ Raton, $ P.A. $ Office: Clint Moore Rd. Suite 9 SOLD! $ $ $ $ Boca $ Raton, $ FL $ $ $ $ $ $ PROPERTY FOR SALE HIGH VALUE, HIGH VISIBILITY FREE STANDING BUILDING FOR SALE LOCATED ON US1 IN TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 12,000 SQ. FT. LOT (100 X 120) Ideal for any restaurant or chain operation Includes equipment and furniture Remodeled 5 years ago Including new roof 3395 sq. ft. restaurant, 1224 sq. ft. basement Contact Frank Stellino to set up a viewing or to learn more about this listing: Cell: fstellino@stellarrealtypa.com Stellar Properties of Boca Raton, P.A. Office: Clint Moore Rd. Suite 9 Boca Raton, FL ASKING PRICE: $ 700, TODAY S RESTAURANT

22 FLORIDA DECEMBER 2011 / JANUARY Amelia Island from page 21 (Massachusetts); TPC Valencia (California); Zavidovo Golf and Lake Resort (Russia); and Tulsa Country Club (Oklahoma); multiple projects with Troon Golf; Apes Hill Club (Barbados); and The Abaco Club (Bahamas). Tom Hoch has revolutionized the category via its revenue-based design model, a space planning, sizing and mapping process for retaildriven spaces such as golf shops and food- and-beverage operations. The revenue-based design model can be applied to new construction, and is particularly effective with cost-sensitive remodeling projects. It is scalable and can be utilized with any size space in a wide variety of industries (golf, restaurant, hotel, spa, recreational clubs and more). Superior views, balanced site lines, privacy, energy, operational efficiency with optimal staffing, exceptional luxury and increased profits are central to Tom Hoch s delivery of a signature, custom interior space that is the lifestyle centerpiece of clubs and communities. These inviting, comfortable and stunning gathering places are powerful marketing tools for owners, developers, membership directors and real-estate agents. Styles range from RESTAURANT BUILDING FOR SALE State Road 60 Road Frontage th Street, Vero Beach, FL We selected Tom Hoch because of his proven track record of bringing clubhouses to life with authentic and inspirational design. Tom Wages classic and neo-classic to contemporary and progressive. Contracted design work is completed onsite in Tom Hoch s 30,000 square-foot studio, a unique position in the category that leads to increased efficiencies and overall quality. Tom Hoch employs green building techniques and practices to deliver spaces and products which are environmentally sensitive. Founded in 1963 in Oklahoma City by Tom (senior) and Joanne Hoch, Tom Hoch is a design-build firm specializing in club, resort, hotel, restaurant and recreational spaces, and a recognized worldwide leader for delivering exceptional results on schedule and within budget. It has created many of the most memorable, engaging and functional spaces in the golf, hospitality and leisure industries, including award-winning, revenue-bolstering projects for leading luxury brands. The company can be reached at LOT SIZE:.46 Acres with approx. 150 Ft of road frontage on State Road 60 and 133 ft. of depth. BUILDING: 1,840 Square Feet ZONING: General Commercial RE TAXES: $4, UTILITIES: County Water & Sewer High Visibility on SR 60 Fully Equipped Restaurant Ample parking Minutes from I-95 / Downtown Vero Located near Truck Stop next to a 7-11 store. Bring your own concept. Contact Frank Stellino to learn more about this listing: fstellino@stellarrealtypa.com Stellar Properties of Boca Raton, P.A Clint Moore Rd. Suite 9 Boca Raton, FL SALE PRICE: $ 650, FOR SALE ITALIAN RESTAURANT ORLANDO AREA WATERFRONT GENERAL INFO: 7500 square feet Waterfront Property Established in 2009 Capacity: 165 seats in 35 seats out Full Kitchen Ongoing Business 4 C0P license 200 SEATS FINANCIAL INFO: Asking: $950,000. Reduced from : $1,200,000. Leasehold Improvements: $3,500,000. Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $600,000. Owner financing up to $300,000. WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS! Seller financing available See video of restaurant here: Finkel Business Brokers Peter Robinson Call for appointment probinsonbiz@aol.com Looking for sales You can stop now. Today s Restaurant is now offering subscriptions to our New Openings and Under Construction Lead Report. Be the first in your area to receive our monthly of industry sales leads! New Openings is a proven sales tool and our service is an even better way to get a leg up on your competition! Subscribers receive the list prior to publication giving you a head start on the competition! The New Openings and Under Construction Lead Report contains more comprehensive and complete foodservice industry sales leads meaning more ways for you to make a sale! Subscribe to one state or all three states! $ 329 ONLY $ 329 PER STATE FOR ONE YEAR! Call now or sign-up online TODAY S RESTAURANT

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