October 2005

Feature Stories:

• 2005 Tabletop Performance Awards
  FE&S’ 2005 Tabletop Competition recognizes the most effective and aesthetically pleasing tabletops in five distinct operator categories.
• Web exclusive: Honorable Mentions
• Class Acts
  The magazine’s fifth annual Best in Class survey reveals what subscribing dealers, consultants and broadliners consider the best manufacturers in dozens of product categories.

Editor’s Perspective: Walking the Talk
The foodservice industry has stepped up to provide assistance to many of the people and companies affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Parting Shot: A Good Installation
Fast, good and cheap. When it comes to kitchen equipment installation, writes Mark LeBerte, you can only have two of three.
Web exclusive: Expanded version outlining entire installation process.

DSR Clinic
How do you track jobs that have many parties involved in them?

Facility Design Project of the Month: Segundo Dining Room at University of California-Davis

• The equipment lineup supporting this dining room’s platform-style of service helps UC-Davis meet the diverse needs of its student population and reduce food waste.
• Web exclusive

Product Sales Tips: Air Curtains

DSR of the Month: Kelman Acres, Curtis Restaurant Equipment

E&S Spotlight: Tray Lines
Panini grill equipment allows operators to create signature sandwiches without the need to retrofit kitchens with extra hoods and other expensive items.

People & Events: Dealers Cope with Katrina’s Aftermath
FE&S spoke with three dealers who found themselves in harm’s way when Hurricane Katrina came ashore in late August.

Web Exclusive: Economic Outlook

Web Exclusive: In Brief