Everything Restaurant Owners Should Know About Ice-O-Matic Ice MachinesIt only takes a few google searches to realize there are a lot of brands in the commercial ice machine market. Like, a lot. And if you’re new to commercial ice machines or commercial refrigeration, you may not know how to choose the best ice machine for your restaurant, bar, or commercial …
Which Type of Ice is Right for Your Restaurant? Nugget, Cube, Bullet, or Pearl?Finding the right ice type for your restaurant is a crucial step for new and existing restaurant owners. But with so many options, how are you supposed to choose the right one? We’re here to help you navigate the slippery path of ice types so your commercial …
Learn the Common Foodservice Lingo Used in Kitchens Across America: Why Do Restaurants Say 86, Cupcaking? (And Other Curious Etymology) Learn something new every day. Why do restaurants say 86? Restaurant workers say 86, or 86’d, because a menu item is no longer available. The idea here is this: rather than saying something is out of stock and cannot be …
Everest Slides to Safety with Built-in Glass Door Merchandiser Locks Besides keeping ice machines cold, your business bustling, and the drinks pouring, we care about our product’s safety and security—yes, even for refrigeration equipment! Lucky for you, Everest is ahead of the game. If you have a customer-facing sliding merchandiser, you can make it much more secure with a built-in …
Nutrition Clubs’ Best Kept Secret: The Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice MachineVeganism. Plant-based alternatives. Sustainable choices. There are a vast amount of new trends on the horizon in 2021 for the food and beverage industry. Among those trends is the desire for healthier, more nutritious drinks. Healthy alternatives to fast food smoothies have spiked all across the nation. The Midsouth is no …
The New Bar Standard: Why Ice-O-Matic’s New UCG Machine is an Essential in 2022If you’ve been following along with our blog posts, chances are you’ve seen one of our recent blog posts about everyone’s new favorite ice machine: the UCG Undercounter Ice Maker. This clean, compact product is the latest piece of equipment from our partner, Ice-O-Matic. To call it …
Pearl Ice Perfections:4 Drinks for Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day is right around the corner! What’s that mean? Valentine’s Day creations to wow your sweetheart. If you have an Ice-O-Matic Pearl Ice ice machine (or let’s be honest — just enjoy a festive cocktail), this list is for you. From martinis to granitas, we’ve got you covered. If you don’t already have …
3 New Small BusinessesOur Ice Machine Rental Program Helped Launch in 20202020 was a hard year. COVID-19 hurt industries across the country and that included foodservice. With stay-at-home orders, limitations, and endless pivots to stay afloat, much of the restaurants we love and frequent have struggled. That is why we are so honored and proud to have helped these small …
Small Commercial Ice Machines 101Everything You Need to KnowWhile most restaurants need a commercial ice machine, not all restaurants and bars need a big commercial ice machine. In fact, smaller establishments can often use machines that produce less than 400 pounds and still run perfectly smoothly. There are a few different options for small commercial ice machines that businesses of …
Pearl Ice Perfections: 4 Sweet Treats for WinterAs we creep into December and cold weather slowly makes its ways into the South, it’s time to start thinking about the amazing drinks we can sip while we’re getting warm next to the fire! Many of these beverages pair perfectly with the Ice-O-Matic pearl ice machine. Ice-O-Matic’s Pearl ice is a game-changer …
