Manitowoc ice machines are quality, dependable pieces of restaurant equipment. Outstanding in performance and value, many Manitowoc ice machines have received the Editor’s Choice rating here at ShortOrder.com.

Rating criteria for restaurant equipment is based on experience. Ratings are influenced by how well each item stacks up against the competition as well as how easy it is to do business with the manufacturer, perceived product placement in the industry, service network and service support, functionality and brand longevity. ShortOrder rates restaurant equipment like Manitowoc ice machines so that Buyer’s Alliance members can make better buying decisions.

There are quite a few different models of Manitowoc ice machines that are recipients of an Editor’s Choice rating. One such piece of restaurant equipment is the Manitowoc SD-0322A, an ice machine with a “hotel dispenser.” This Manitowoc ice machine not only has an Editor’s Choice rating, but it has a five-star rating.

The Manitowoc QM-45A is another Editor’s Choice rating recipient. This Manitowoc ice machine comes with adjustable legs and fills its built-in bin with dice-sized cubes at 95 pounds per 24 hours.

Yet another Editor’s Choice Manitowoc ice machine is the Manitowoc QY-0214A. This Manitowoc ice machine is easy to clean and very reliable. This model is designed for undercounter use and in a 24 hour period makes 155 to 215 pounds of half-dice shaped ice cubes.

Manitowoc Ice Machines at ShortOrder

You’ll find many more Manitowoc ice machines here at ShortOrder. With our Low Price Guarantee, you’ll also have the assurance that you’re getting Manitowoc ice machines for the best price possible. And don’t miss Scratch and Dent Manitowoc ice machines, new to ShortOrder.

Lavender-infused cocktails, Croatian truffles, flatbread, bite-size desserts — and now it seems the latest in trendy food is… ice. Believe it or not, ice is considered a food by many frozen-water connoisseurs. According to a recent article in the New York Times, some people are so into ice as a food that they purchase commercial ice machines for their homes.

Ice: The Latest in Trendy Food

Call them obsessed, call them “ice snobs” — either way, one thing is for sure: ice is the latest trendy food. And one thing pointed out in the New York Times article is that ice can actually improve the quality of a drink. Besides that, ice can complement the kind of drink it’s cooling, whether it’s cube ice in a mixed drink or fragmented ice for soda.

Commercial Ice Machines in the Home

So why buy a commercial ice machine for your own home? Well, there are a few reasons. One is that some believe ice made in home refrigerators winds up tasting like the smells inside the freezer. Another reason is that some complain home refrigerator-made ice does not cool drinks well and melts too fast. Worse, still, is large, crescent-shaped ice some refrigerators produce — it takes up too much room and typically hits you in the face as you sip. Having ice with a great texture and shape is something ice connoisseurs just have to have.

Buying a Commercial Ice Machine

If you’re serious about ice as a food, consider buying a commercial ice machine. ShortOrder carries Manitowoc ice machines, which are well-known for their quality and reliability. Manitowoc ice machines at ShortOrder can produce nugget ice, flake ice, half size cubes and more. Even if you don’t own a restaurant or bar, it doesn’t mean you can’t have your very own commercial ice machine.