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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...

Unless you identify as a vegan restaurant, chances are that you offer meats and/or cheeses at your restaurant. When preparing these items, you could take the time to use a good old knife and cutting board, but that can be really inefficient, produce inconsistent results and pose a safety risk. If you slice a good...

Have you ever walked into a restaurant that was absent of music and/or televisions? The answer is probably not, and if you have, you might have felt a little bit off. That’s because audio and video equipment help establish the mood of your restaurant. Whether you want to portray a fun and upbeat ambiance or...

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...

When it comes to owning a restaurant, providing a selection of beverages is vital to the satisfaction of your customers. Soft drinks, juices, teas, frozen drinks, coffee, beer, cocktails, etc.—the more you can offer, the better because not everybody likes the same thing. At Kohn-Megibow Company, we deal with a very wide variety of restaurants...

Take a close look around your restaurant, specifically at your furniture: Are the booths ripped, torn and frayed? Are the seat cushions beginning to crack? Are the tables and chairs wobbly from missing pieces? Let’s face it: restaurant furniture takes a beating over time. Having a constant flow of customers every day is wonderful, but...