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Restaurant Daily News Monday, May 20, 2019 1 0 TurboCool with Heat Saves Space & Money There's really nothing like eating your favorite meal at your favorite restaurant, under the stars with that oh-so-perfect breeze tying it all together. But there's a fine line between enjoying your meal al fresco and huddling in the cold with your table mates over a steaming bowl of soup. The pressure that restaurants and resorts are under to keep their patrons happy and comfortable is a constant bat- tle. There are a variety of ways to keep your patrons warm, but they often take away from the al fresco dining experi- ence. Radiant space heaters and warming tents are an option for restaurants, but they take up space and inhibit the ambiance created from al fresco dining. Additionally, if your patio dining experi- ence is up to snuff, you've already invest- ed in cooling options for those hot and humid summer days. That's a lot of unused dining real estate being occupied by heating and cooling equipment that can't be monetized. That's where ANIKs Outdoor Comfort Solutions and TurboCool™ with Heat come in. "Each TurboCool with Heat unit will cool or heat an area of 75 to 125 square feet," says Al Erturk, co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ANIKs Outdoor Comfort Solutions. "It's literally one unit for every season." Utilizing an inte- grated Solamagic Heater, TurboCool with Heat uses the only UL listed electric outdoor heater, reduces glare by up to 30 percent and has best-in-class infrared efficiency. When those cold winter nights turn into hot summer days, the integrated TurboCool misting ports kick in to lower ambient tempera- ture by 10 to 15 degrees in humid cli- mates and up to 30 degrees in arid cli- mates. Manufactured in the United States, the patented TurboCool with Heat is the world's first and only all-in-one heat- ing and cooling sys- tem. Available in white or black alu- minum cabinets (addi- tional colors are a paid option) TurboCool with Heat can be wall, post or ceiling mounted. If you are looking to maximize your available outdoor dining area with an all- in-one climate control solution, TurboCool with Heat is the ideal solu- tion. For more information, visit booth #1678. Forbes Industries Celebrates 100th Year Anniversary Forbes Industries was founded in 1919. Longevity in a business is not a given. Each year can test a company's value and relevance. A commitment to its cus- tomers' success has helped Forbes Industries thrive as a provider of mobile bars, buffet systems, lecterns and a wide variety of solutions for hospitality opera- tions such as luggage carts, bellman's equipment and housekeeping carts. Every product is designed with the cus- tomers' needs in mind. The company's iconic birdcage lug- gage cart, first introduced in 1983, exem- plifies the company's focus on creating memorable experiences for hoteliers and their guests. Forbes' birdcage luggage cart was innovative in its use of materials and design. It was the first brass cart on the market, priced higher than competi- tive models to accommodate a more lux- urious look and feel. Innovations also evolve from recog- nizing a need. Storage has become a big issue for hotels and several Forbes prod- ucts address this concern. The SlimFold bar is completely mobile and folds to half its size. Forbes Mystique Bar has remov- able and inter- changeable front and side panels, making it possi- ble to change the look of the bar in min- utes. Other products like mobile nesting tables can be stored in public spaces. Inspiration for new products often comes from customers. Forbes spent three years working with a major theme park designing an in-room housekeeping cart that keeps bulky linens out of hall- ways, creating a more pleasant environ- ment for guests. The streamlined cart also improves ergonomics and worker safety. Forbes' New Product Development Committee takes feedback from the field and brainstorms new offerings. Renderings of new ideas are engi- neered in house and are shared with the field sales team and key hoteliers. The most prom- ising ideas move to prototypes, then functional, durable products. In every category, Forbes offers good, better and best solutions. Having a broad range of products with multiple price points allows Forbes to provide affordable solutions to properties of 3 star to 5 star ratings. Visit Forbes Industries at booth #11249. For more information, go to www.forbes industries.com, call 800.832.5427 or email sales@forbesindustries.com. Delight Patrons with Mediterranean Plant-Based Proteins Plant-based fare is expected to rule supreme in 2019, according to Whole Food's 2019 trend predictions, and plant- based proteins are certainly all the rage for menus today. Plant-based proteins aren't just for vegans and vegetarians anymore, and there is more to the world of plant-based proteins than imitation meat products. Pulses, the dried form of legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and peas, have become a preferred plant-protein source. According to Datassential, 43 percent of consumers are interested in increasing the total protein in their diet through beans and legumes, versus 23 percent for meat analogs. Chickpeas, one of these desired plant-proteins, are the primary ingredient in exciting, on-trend ethnic items like falafel and hummus. Falafel and hummus both represent authentic ethnic, plant-based proteins with a wide variety of menu applications to help operators meet the growing need for these items. Hummus and falafel have also been called entry points for con- sumers to the rising popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine. "Hummus madness" was a top pre- dicted food trend for 2019, according to hospitality consultancy af&co. According to Datassential, in addition to the continued growth in commercial restaurants, hummus now appears on more than 55 percent of all college and university menus, an increase of 124 per- cent in the last four years, indicating strong interest from the newest generation of restaurant patrons. Make hummus the MVP (Most Versatile Protein) on your menu by taking advantage of all its possibilities to add plant-based global flavor excitement to so many dish- es. More than just a dip, hummus is a nutritionally advantageous alternative to mayonnaise on deli sandwiches, in tuna or chicken salads, on salad bars, as pro- tein spread for vegetarian wraps, a cream cheese replacement on bagels, and as a base for trending ethnic and grain bowls. Grecian Delight has a complete line of hummus pack sizes and flavors, including the featured clean label line made with olive oil. Free of artificial col- ors, flavors and preservatives, these vari- eties are high pressure pas- teurized for long shelf life and are vegan and kosher. Grecian Delight's Falafel Fritters 1-ounce uncooked pucks were a 2018 FABI Award winner, clean label, vegan, kosher and gluten free. The same award-winning for- mula is also available in a dough form. Grecian Delight, A Pure Mediterranean Foods Company, brings you the very best of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with products including gyros and specialty meats, pitas and flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus and spreads, falafel and additional Mediterranean specialties. Visit Grecian Delight at booth #812, South Hall. For more information, go to www.greciandelight.com or call 800.621.4387. SBT Bin Tipper from Power Knot The SBT™ bin tipper lifts garbage bins to deposit the contents into a container. The machine is made of stainless steel so that it can be used safely in kitchens and other places that demand cleanliness and hygiene. The tipping mechanism is driv- en by a low pressure hydraulic mecha- nism that assures safety and quiet opera- tion. The tipper is battery operated and is easily moved through any standard door. The entire tipper is waterproof and can be washed down with a hose pipe to main- tain cleanliness. The charge on the batteries will typ- ically last for a week with the built-in battery meter indicating when charging is needed. A waterproof charger is incorpo- rated, which will typically recharge the batteries in five hours. All that is needed is to plug the SBT bin tipper into any standard AC outlet. The SBT bin tipper is sold to handle American (ANSI Z245 type B) or European and Asian (EN 840) style of bins. These bins can be sized from 60 litre to 140 litre (international) or 32 gal- lon and 35 gallon (USA). The bin lifter can lift up to 70 kilograms (150 pounds). Safety features include dual switches that require the operator to have hands on them at all times for opera- tion, a red light on the oppo- site side to warn other person- nel, a safety cutout switch with a removable key and solid lockable wheels. Further, at all times the center of mass of the bin and its con- tents are within the footprint of the SBT bin tipper, ensur- ing that the bin tipper cannot tip over. The tipper can be equipped with optional side panels with a mesh screen and an interlocking door. The SBT bin tipper can be used in a variety of applications where mobility and cleanliness are required. The machine is ideal for lifting waste food and depositing it into a Power Knot LFC-300 or LFC-500 biodigester. As a profitable company with installations globally, Power Knot is a market leader in products to process waste food. Power Knot's SBT bin tippers are the most technolog- ically advanced machines available and the company offers a three-year warranty. Power Knot designs, develops and manufacture all its products at its headquarters in the capital of Silicon Valley, California. For more information, go to www .powerknot.com.