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When you own a restaurant, it’s essential to have a mixer in the kitchen. This is especially true if you are doing any baking or mixing large quantities of ingredients. Mixing by hand takes a lot of time and energy that can be focused elsewhere in the kitchen. There are many different sizes and styles...

If you’re opening a bar, congratulations! It’s an exciting time, though it can also be quite stressful making sure all the crucial details are covered before you are ready to open the business. Some of the most important things you’ll need are bar/service equipment and furniture. The good news is you can buy used restaurant...

If you own a restaurant or are looking to open one, you will need equipment. We’re talking about appliances, refrigerators, freezers, counters, shelves, smallwares, furniture and so much more. Buying all of this stuff new can really add up and be very expensive. That’s why savvy shoppers turn to auction houses like Kohn-Megibow Company in...

No matter what type of restaurant you have, it is required by law to have sinks in your establishment. Most places have multiple sinks for different purposes. Regardless of the sink’s purpose, it’s essential that the sink is NSF-approved stainless steel in order to meet health department standards. They also need to be seamless and...

Every restaurant needs ample workspace in order to create their dishes and meals with ease. That’s why stainless-steel workstations and tables for food preparation are so important. But for some in the restaurant business, a bigger workspace is an afterthought when compared to the appliances and other equipment needed in the kitchen for storing and...

Deep fryers and grills are both must-have pieces of equipment for restaurants. They provide different methods of cooking and a range of flavors for customers to enjoy. Unfortunately, high-quality fryers and grills can be very expensive to buy new, and some new restaurant owners might not be able to afford both at the same time....

Everybody loves dessert, especially after a great meal. As a restaurant owner, it’s always a good idea to have dessert options available for your customers. They’re easy items to add to your menu and can be fairly cost-effective dishes. If you don’t already have a dessert menu or you want to add more dessert dishes...

Almost every restaurant needs a good freezer to keep food and supplies on hand. At Kohn-Megibow Company, we always have a wide variety of industrial-quality freezers available in our bi-weekly used restaurant equipment auctions. You can find a used freezer that’s perfect for your restaurant for a fraction of the price that it would cost...

Having a clean restaurant is important. If your establishment is not clean and tidy, it will turn off customers and can even attract the health inspectors. You want people to have a good feeling about your restaurant when they walk in the door, and that starts with making sure you have the right cleaning equipment...

The hood and ventilation system is an important aspect of any restaurant kitchen. Aside from providing proper ventilation, hoods act as covers for griddles, fryers, boilers, ovens, and smokers. If you are opening a new restaurant or have an older restaurant in need of some equipment upgrades, then you’ll quickly learn that the hood and...