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What Equipment Does A Restaurant Kitchen Need?

Olivia Marcy Refrigeration, Renting, Renting an Ice Machine, Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens, Small Business

What Equipment Does A Restaurant Kitchen Need?Refrigerator, freezer, oven, ice machine—these are the restaurant appliances many people think of first. But in order to have a restaurant kitchen that runs smoothly, you’ll need top-quality commercial kitchen equipment specific to your menu and kitchen type—and these appliances go beyond the basics.  No matter what kind of restaurant you’re opening—sandwich deli, pizzeria, …

Clean stainless steel surfaces in a commercial kitchen

How To Choose Between Used And New Restaurant Equipment

Olivia Marcy Buying An Ice Machine, Refrigeration, Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens, Small Business

How to Choose Between Used and New Restaurant EquipmentWhether you’re looking to set up your first commercial kitchen or you’re an established business looking to replace existing equipment, you’ve probably asked yourself, “wait, should I buy new or used restaurant equipment?”  To help clear the confusion, we’re here to make it easy for you to choose the right appliances for …

Ice in interior of freezerr

Industrial vs Commercial Ice Machines: Which one is right for your business?

Olivia Marcy Buying An Ice Machine, Ice Machine, Renting an Ice Machine

Industrial vs Commercial Ice Machines: Which one is right for your business?Industrial or commercial—what’s the difference? In the world of ice machines, the difference is actually pretty significant. When you’re looking to buy an industrial ice machine, buying a commercial ice machine instead simply won’t cut it—and vice versa. Even though both types of machines produce more ice than the …

Chef-cutting-vegetables-in-restaurant-kitchen

Restaurant Refrigeration: The Ultimate Guide

Olivia Marcy Refrigeration

Read Before You Buy: The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant RefrigerationCommercial kitchens have unique needs when it comes to restaurant refrigeration. In the world of food service, efficiency is key and space is at a premium. You need commercial kitchen equipment that optimizes your workflow and allows your team to work quickly to keep up with demand.  Restaurant refrigeration includes refrigerators …

Picnic Cooler

Directional Freezing is a Fun Way to Create Crystal Clear Ice at Home!

meghan Community, Family, Ice Types, Ice Uses, Ice-O-Matic

Directional Freezing is a Fun Way to Create Crystal Clear Ice at Home!Directional freezing is simple, straightforward, and quite fun to try at home. Simply put, you can control how ice freezes. By now I’m sure you’re aware of the difference between the cloudy ice in your fridge and the crystal clear ice at bars and restaurants. There’s a clear …

Ice-O-Matic's Pearl Ice in a tall cup

Ask the Experts: Is Pebble Ice Different from Pearl Ice?

meghan Community, Customer Feature, Ice Types, Ice Uses, Ice-O-Matic

ASK THE EXPERTS: IS PEBBLE ICE DIFFERENT FROM PEARL ICE?Pebble, pearl, nugget. We’ve heard it all. No, it has nothing to do with curling! But it has everything to do with enjoying a nice, refreshing beverage that’s as nostalgic as it is satisfying. In this blog, learn the details behind pebble ice, why it’s different from normal cube ice we …

Pearl Ice bues

How Bad Is Chewing Ice For Your Teeth? Five Tips to Curb the Habit for Good

meghan Community, Customer Feature, Family, Ice Uses

How Bad is Chewing Ice for Your Teeth? Five Tips to Curb The Habit for Good!We love all things ice here at Memphis Ice. However, everything must be enjoyed in moderation. Nothing beats a crisp, refreshing beverage with crystal clear ice after a long, hot Memphis Summer day. Heck, we’ll gladly enjoy an iced espresso in the middle of January!  …

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8 Cool and Unusual Uses for Ice

meghan Ice Types, Ice Uses, News

8 cool and unusual usesFor IceWe don’t just sell ice machines; we love ice machines! From being experts in the history of ice makers to helping develop new energy saving models of ice machines, we pay attention to all things ice-related…which is where today’s post comes from… Ice isn’t just good for cooling a drink or filling a cooler. Here are 8 cool …