Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it describes. What better onomatopoeia than the word, “crispy?” Think about it–crisp, savory fried chicken, crispy french fries, crispy fried shrimp. The word “crisp” just makes your mouth water, doesn’t it? You hear the word and you can just imaging your mouth biting down on that morsel of fried goodness. So here’s the deal–whatever you fry, it has to be crispy. People smell fried food and they imagine the moment they hear the “crisp” and taste the juicy or gooey or fluffy interior of that tasty delight. So when it comes to the crisp, you have to deliver. And your restaurant equipment better be ready to perform.

Fortunately, Frymaster Fryers are the kings of crisp. At Short Order, we offer a wide selection of Frymaster Fryers, each with admirable ratings for their excellent performance. For example, the 4-star Frymaster Fryer GF14-SD-LP offers a gas, open-opt design with 40lb of oil capacity, precise controls and a deep cold zone. The features of this fryer are exceptional. And you get all that with free shipping and a low price. And let’s talk about filters. To get that unbelievably delicious, unforgettable fried taste, you need an excellent filter. Check out the Frymaster Fryer Filter PF50R, a portable fryer filter with 50lb capacity, reversible pump and casters. This Frymaster Fryers filter, earning our editor’s choice award for excellence, will make sure your oil is in top cooking condition.

With Frymaster Fryers, you can guarantee that your treats and morsels will come out smelling, tasting and sounding delicious. That’s because Frymaster Fryers make it their business to bring the “crisp” to your business. Proven over time to provide excellent, reliable performance, Frymaster Fryers are the trusted, proven and preferred equipment for restaurant owners across the nation. Frymaster Fryers deliver the crisp. And ultimately, isn’t that all you want? Frymaster Fryers — it’s the final word in crisp.

Imagine the low, cool tones of Barry White, accompanied by that groovy beat, sliding out over the dance floor like the smooth waves from a smoke machine. The disco ball spins white lights all over the floor. It’s the 1970’s, baby. That was when cool was hot. Cat’s were groovin’ to a rhythm that could take it’s time. Today, things move much faster. With all the electronic devices keeping us plugged in all the time, coolness  (the way it was meant to be) seems a thing of the past. Not so with Beverage Air Refrigerators.

Cue the funky music, mellow out, and take a moment to embrace this fabulous line of Beverage Air Refrigerators. Short Order carries over 120 models of Beverage Air Refrigerators, every one of them earning a 5-star rating. And with no less than 40 models carrying our highly -coveted Editor’s Choice award, you know you are getting high quality restaurant equipment, no matter what model you choose.

Take, for example, the Beverage-Air Undercounter Refrigeration UCRD119A-8. This boxy lady has 8 drawers of cool, rear-mounted self-contained refrigeration, all on top of six beautiful casters that let her slide right under the counter like it’s a limbo bar at the skate palace. And you get all the performance that Beverage Air Refrigerators promise for nearly $2,000 under the typical dealer price, and free shipping. Right on! If you’re looking for something a little smaller, but still boss, check out the Beverage-Air Worktop Refrigeration WTR27A. This little dude can chill with the best of them. With casters and a worktop surface, this guy is one useful piece of kitchen equipment. And just like all of our Beverage Air Refrigerators, the price is outta sight!

So whether you are a the owner/chef of a small local food trailer or the executive chef of a five-star restaurant, you too can hang loose, knowing that, with Beverage Air Refrigerators, your refrigerator will keep on truckin.’ Can you dig it?

Viddles–It’s a term coined in the deep south to mean vegetables or any food that nourishes the body. It’s a vestige of a past generation that means old fashioned good cooking. Today, the word is hardly used except to quote Granny Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies. But wherever you’re from, you know that there is nothing more satisfying than a well-cooked meal. And good cooking requires two things: know-how, and good restaurant equipment. that’s where Gen2 Griddles come in.

And, pardon the rhyme, but nothing cooks viddles like Gen2 Griddles. Gen2 Griddles are the generation of cooking equipment. This company has thought of everything, incorporating every detail into making Gen2 Griddles as efficient, reliable and useful as possible, while building upon the knowledge from past generations of griddles.

Just take a look at the Gen2 Griddle GEN2 – TG-24C – NAT, a 24-inch, two burner, countertop cooking genius. The heavy-duty thermostat control helps maintain cooking temperatures while the 22,000 BTU/hr, “U” type burners generate steady intense heat. Gen2 Griddles also offers the Gen2 Griddle GEN2 – TG-48C – NAT, a 48 inch, four-burner gas griddle, whose response time and excellent cooking surface are unparalleled. Both Gen2 Griddles carry our 5-Star and Editors Choice ratings.

But what does all this mean when it comes to your restaurant and your patrons? It means that whether your customers are from New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, or LA, when they are looking for that perfect meal — the one that fills their bellies and makes them sit back and relax like they were in hog heaven — they’ll find that perfect meal in your establishment. And, in the words of Granny, whether your customers like their meat “fallin’ off the bones tender or with a little fight left,” it’ll be cooked right every time with Gen2 Griddles.

In the landscape of restaurant equipment, attempting to select from the wide selection of commercial ranges can be, well, challenging. The variations of manufacturers and options are enough to make you feel deranged. So here are a few pointers to help you arrange your range.

First, it’s important to note that commercial ranges fall into two categories, heavy duty commercial ranges and restaurant duty commercial ranges. Heavy duty commercial ranges have larger gas valves, can be linked together for high volume kitchens, and built for more intense use. They require more energy output and cost more to purchase and to maintain. These machines are ideal for high-volume kitchens like cafeterias. Restaurant duty commercial ranges have BTU and power levels that are slightly lower than heavy duty models and cost less. While they are not built to withstand the intensity of a high-volume kitchen, they can easily accommodate the needs of most restaurants.

Commercial ranges have a wide price range depending on the options selected. Most professional kitchens choose open gas burners for their ability to deliver instantaneous heat and high-precision controls. Griddle tops and convection ovens can also be incorporated. Consider whether you need well seasoned or non-stick surfaces, manual controls for user-regulated temperature control or thermostatic controls for accuracy. Clean-up is made easier by grease troughs and removable top grates. We recommend individual pilot lights for each burner, and you will want to consider the BTU rating before making a final decision. If you choose a gas appliance, include in your purchase a new AGA commercial gas flex hose. Standard hoses are not designed for commercial applications. Finally, strange as it may be to put such a large piece of equipment on wheels, casters are a highly-valued feature of commercial ranges, as they make cleaning and service much easier. If your equipment is in use at an elevation above 2000 feet, be sure to alert your service contractor before you arrange for any maintenance calls.

Short Order proudly carries a wide selection of commercial ranges, including Vulcan Ranges, Wolf Ranges, Garland Ranges, and Stock Pot Ranges. Whether you need a standard oven, convection oven or space saver oven, many burners or just a few, griddle or no griddle, we have a combination of features that will fit your exact needs. If you and your current equipment are estranged, check out our selection of commercial ranges.

Is there anything better looking than an ice machine full of fresh cold ice when the customers are lining up outside your door? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Well, when the beholder is the owner of a successful restaurant like yours, sometimes the “sight for sore eyes” takes the boxy shape of a stainless steel machine designed to make ice–and lots of it. Just check out this super sexy product video from Manitowoc Ice Machines and you’ll know what we’re talking about.

Our website offers no less than four pages of Manitowoc Ice Machines, featuring a variety of models with just about every combination of features possible, each with an excellent rating. Topping this list and earning our Editor’s Choice award, is the Indigo™Manitowoc Ice Machine ID-0322A/208/1. With this stunning model, you get an amazing space-saving design, intelligent diagnostics, programmable ice production, and a Duratech™ stainless finish that resists fingerprints and dirt. Who wouldn’t want brains, beauty and durability all in one package? And this little wonder still produces up to 350 lbs of ice each day. But if you are looking for volume, you’ll bat your eyes at the Manitowoc Ice Machine ID-1402A/B-970/208/1, which produces a respectable 1500 pounds of ice per day and includes all the same great features that are expected in high quality Manitowoc Ice Machines.

When it comes to restaurant equipment, there may be nothing more important than a reliable ice maker. Just imagine serving your customers water, sodas or beer at room temperature. You’d soon become a laughing stock. Don’t wait until your old ice maker breaks down and you have to open on bag after sloppy bag of ice while you wait for the mechanic to diagnose and finally fix the problem. Just take a look at our Manitowoc Ice Machines product line, and you’re sure to find the perfect match.