Food for Thought

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  December 18, 2025

  Why a Wine Cooler Is Essential for Restaurants and Home Entertaining

  A wine cooler offers specialized wine storage that regular refrigerators cannot match. By providing controlled temperatures, stable humidity, gentle vibration levels, and bottle friendly shelving, wine coolers preserve wine quality and flavor. Using a wine cooler correctly setting appropriate temperature zones for different wine types ensures wines are ready to serve and stay fresh. This post explains how wine coolers differ from standard fridges, why they are necessary, and how optimal temperature settings vary by wine type.

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  December 11, 2025

  Planetary Mixer or Spiral Mixer: Which option suits your business best

  Choosing the right commercial mixer can make or break your bakery, pizzeria or restaurant kitchen. A versatile planetary mixer handles everything from cake batter to light doughs, while a spiral mixer delivers superior performance when dough bread or pizza is at the core of your operation. This guide helps you understand which mixer matches your needs and how to maintain it for long-term reliability.

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  November 21, 2025

  Sandwich/Salad Prep Table vs. Pizza Prep Table: What’s the Difference & Which One Do You Need?

  Sandwich/salad prep tables and pizza prep tables may look similar, but their designs serve different workflows. Sandwich prep tables use smaller 1/6 and 1/9 pans and have shallow cutting boards for quick assembly, while pizza prep tables use larger 1/3 pans and wide cutting surfaces for dough and toppings. Maintaining them includes daily cleaning, sanitizing pans, checking temperatures, and regular condenser coil maintenance. Labeling pans with dissolvable labels, color-coding, and consistent placement improves speed and food safety. Omni Food Equipment recommends Coolasonic prep tables for both sandwich and pizza setups.

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