We’re just a couple of days away from ringin’ in the new year. With a new year comes new goals and resolutions, and some like to think of it as a way to start fresh. For restaurant owners, this may mean getting some new restaurant equipment. At ShortOrder.com, you’ll be able to find exactly what you need to start off the new year right — and you’ll find everything at the lowest price possible.

Bunn Coffee Makers

It seems like restaurants that don’t have Bunn coffee makers are few and far between — these coffee machines are typically an essential in restaurants, bars and diners. Customers love hot, fresh coffee, and Bunn coffee makers reliably produce just that. We’re probably all familiar with the standard Bunn coffee makers you see at diners — the Bunn Single-Pot Coffee Maker 13300.0001 — but there are quite a few more models in the line-up. Caterers may find Bunn satellite brewers useful. Check out the Bunn Double Satellite Brewer 27900.0002. This impressive piece of equipment brews 16.3 to 18.9 gallons of perfect coffee per hour.

Manitowoc Ice Machines

Another kind of restaurant equipment that’s often essential to have on-hand: Manitowoc ice machines. Manitowoc is an industry leader, and these are the number-one selling ice machines in America. If you’d like one of these for your own home, that’s okay, too — Manitowoc ice machines are perfect for entertaining at home. Customers have their pick of many quality units that produce different kinds and amounts of ice and vary in size. For large restaurants, don’t miss the Manitowoc Ice Machine SY-1404A-208-1.

More Restaurant Equipment at ShortOrder.com

There’s so much more at ShortOrder.com. Our restaurant equipment inventory is expansive and includes Vulcan ranges, Hobart slicers, Vita-Mix blenders and more. We offer flexible freight terms, and we have a Low Price Guarantee on restaurant equipment so that you have the assurance that you’re getting your order at the lowest price out there.

The Food Channel recently released their list of predictions about the Top 10 Food Trends for 2010. At the top of the list? Basic ingredients — “keeping it real,” they call it, adding that there will be a shift from convenience foods to scratch cooking thanks to people having more time than money because of the economy. Another prediction on the list is for growth in grocery stores. There’s no “glory” in using name-brand products anymore — generic products have actually become their own brands.

That covers what’ll be on the table at home, but what about at restaurants? The Food Channel calls it “Experimental Nation:” People are redefining what it means to go out to eat, so restaurant concepts are in flux. They predict that restaurants with concepts having to do with DIY and “fresh” will “do well.” Since it’s all about experimentation, they note that many concepts will come and go as consumers decide what they like.

Number four on the list is “all about flavor delivery.” They say we’re defining a “new Global Flavor Curve” in America because of the new flavors immigrants have brought to the table. Think of your grandparents or great-grandparents: Chances are they immigrated to America from overseas — and they probably brought with them their own ways of making food. Mixing our heritage into American food can result in some creative dishes and unique flavors. As the Food Network says, the “presentation of food, the flavor, and the experimentation is coming into its own in 2010.” They call it “American, the New Ethnic.”

• More highlights from the list of 2010 food trends:
• Food vetting. People want to know where their food came from.
• People and companies will become sustainable because they genuinely want to make a difference.
• Food with added nutrients to increase nutritional value.

Is  your restaurant going to incorporate some of the trends included in this list? If you need restaurant equipment to make new dishes on  your menu, don’t miss our impressive selection of Vulcan ranges, Hobart slicers, Manitowoc ice machines and more.

Why cook with a convection oven? Convection ovens circulate hot air throughout the oven to cook more evenly, at a lower temperature, with delicious results! You can cook just about anything in a convection oven, resulting in perfectly cooked cookies, turkeys and crisp pastries. The main reason for this is the way a convection oven works. They have a fan that continuously circulates air throughout the oven, thus transferring the heat more quickly and evenly.

Overall, food cooked in a convection oven is usually done about 25% faster than it is in a conventional oven. Consider baking 3 racks of cookies in a standard oven. The bottom rack will cook fastest because it is closest to the heating elements, the top rack as well, because heat rises, but the middle rack will cook slower. In a convection oven, all three racks would cook at the same rate, and you would run a more efficient kitchen!

Remember, not all convection ovens are created equal. The best, most efficient ovens blow heated air into the oven cavity. They will have a third heating element located near the fan so that it blows heated air. Convection ovens without this third element will generally cook less evenly. Countertop convection ovens are commonly built without the third element, so if you are looking to get the true benefit of a convection oven, you are better off upgrading your range or purchasing a full size convection oven. Gas ovens are also generally built without the third element as well.

What should you cook in a convection oven?

Almost anything! Some suggestions:

• Baked goods – the butter produces steam and loses moisture faster, becoming flakier and crispier
• Poultry – fat renders quickly and produces a well-browned skin while sealing the juices in
• Red Meat – browns quickly, seals in juices

ShortOrder offers a broad array of convection ovens for you. Choose from the basic, stand-alone convection oven or a range with a convection oven base — you’re sure to find the restaurant equipment you need at the best price.

We don’t blame you if you asked Santa to bring you a Vita-Mix blender — for Christmas or any other occasion, it’s an incredible blender! Whether it’s for your home, restaurant or bar, you really can’t go wrong with this outstanding piece of restaurant equipment that’s earned a solid reputation.

While most people use blenders for smoothie-making, a common problem with a lot of blenders is that they just can’t handle chopping up all that ice. Such is not the case with a Vita-Mix blender — it pulverizes ice so your smoothies are actually smooth. Don’t stop at smoothies, though: The Vita-Mix blender is made to be able to handle much more. It’s capable of chopping vegetables and nuts, making soup and more.

Vita-Mix Blender 1005

We’re proud to offer the Vita-Mix Blender 1005, a commercial variable speed blender that is not short on features. With a 3+ peak horsepower motor, the Vita-Mix Blender 1005 can handle ingredients that are tough and thick. Need to grind meats for pate? No problem. What about veggies for salsa? Again, no problem. Making soups, sauces and purees are a breeze with this blender — and it won’t overheat like inferior blenders do.

This Vita-Mix blender has a sleek look, too, so you’ll want to proudly display it on your kitchen counter between what will inevitably be frequent uses. It has a black base and a 64-ounce / 2.0 liter container with a wet blade. A three-year warranty is included.

Other models available from ShortOrder.com include the Vita-Mix Blender 748, Vita-Mix Bar Blender and Vita-Mix Blender 5004.

Get a Vita-Mix Blender for the Lowest Price

At ShortOrder.com, you’ll get  your Vita-Mix blender for the lowest price — that’s our Low Price Guarantee on restaurant equipment. Our impressive selection includes Vulcan ranges, Manitowoc ice machines, Bunn coffee makes and more. Start shopping at ShortOrder.com today to find everything you need to get cookin’ in your restaurant, bar or home kitchen.

To anyone who’s owned Manitowoc ice machines, it should come as no surprise to learn that they’re the number-one selling ice machine in America. When it comes to energy-efficiency, durability, ease of serviceability, noise levels and sanitation, there’s just no beating Manitowoc ice machines. They’ve even recently been named Best in Class by Food Service Equipment and Supplies Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. With so many different models, it’s easy to find one that best suits your restaurant’s needs.

Manitowoc Ice Machine SY-1404A-208-1

Manitowoc Ice Machine SY-1404A-208-1 couldn’t be better for large restaurants, hotels or convention centers, or really anywhere that could use a machine that produces large amounts of ice quickly. Specifically, this unit makes 1,160 pounds of dice-sized ice cubes in a 24-hour period. One of the things Manitowoc ice machines are known for is being energy-efficient, and this unit is no exception. It uses ice harvest technology to reduce energy requirements and the refrigerant is CFC-free. Thanks to a water distribution tube that can be removed without any tools, this machine is easily serviceable.

Manitowoc Ice Machine QD-0212A

If you’re looking for a unit to fit underneath your countertops, it’s worth considering the Manitowoc Ice Machine QD-0212A. At 38 1/2 inches tall, this unit has an easy-access door, a generous self-contained storage bin and a stainless steel exterior. In terms of ice production, you can expect 155 to 215 pounds of full dice-size ice cubes per 24-hour period.

Buy Manitowoc Ice Machines

People buy Manitowoc ice machines for restaurants, bars and even their own home, where having lots of ice on-hand can be perfect for entertaining. But no matter what you’ll be using them for, Manitowoc ice machines are outstanding restaurant equipment that you can count on. Here at ShortOrder, we’re proud to carry a wide selection of Manitowoc ice machines, and our Low Price Guarantee means that you have the assurance that you’re getting them for the lowest price out there. Additionally, we carry restaurant equipment like Bunn coffee makers, Vulcan ranges, Beverage-Air refrigerators and more.

Every restaurant needs storage — chefs and staff have a much easier time navigating a well-organized commercial kitchen. Whether it’s flour, mixes, cups or to-go containers, look to Eagle Storage Shelving Kits to help keep things organized so you can focus on serving customers. We’re proud to announce that these quality units are now a part of our restaurant equipment line-up at ShortOrder.

Your restaurant storage system has got to be able to stand up to heavy-duty use. And Eagle Storage Shelving Kits do just that, providing reliable, strong shelving on which to store items. These kits feature Patented Quad-Truss shelves, which means increased strength and durability. Another bonus that comes along with these shelves: special interlocking corners that make it easy to add or remove a shelf without having to disassemble the whole unit.

Eagle Storage Shelving Kits: Weight Capabilities

So just how much can Eagle Storage Shelving Kits hold? For shelves up to 48″ in length, an evenly distributed static load of 800 pounds can be supported. And for shelves 60″ in length and 72″ in length, an evenly distributed static load of 600 pounds can be supported. Eagle notes that stationary units should not exceed 2,400 pounds per set of four posts, and the maximum load for mobile units should be one of the following (whichever is less): 3 times the weight rating for one caster, or 1,000 pounds per set of four posts.

Eagle Storage Shelving Kits: Accessories

If you’re buying Eagle Storage Shelving Kits, don’t forget about accessories. Options include: casters, rods and tabs, “S” hooks, ledges, dividers, foot plates, aluminum split sleeves and shelf markers.

Buy Eagle Storage Shelving Kits

Ready to get organized and buy Eagle Storage Shelving Kits? Choose from the wide selection of restaurant equipment at ShortOrder, where you’ll have the assurance you’re getting your order for the lowest price thanks to our Low Price Guarantee. Start shopping now!