Blog posts tagged with 'restaurants'

We recently announced that we have plexiglass bars, end tables, cocktail tables and coffee tables available for special order. The contemporary event furniture are a great event rental for corporate events or modern special events that want lounge furniture settings scattered around the venue.

DJ’s also like them as a DJ Booth and bartenders like to use them for a bar by using the 6-ft Chrome Plexiglass bar with shelf as the bar to stand behind and the 6.5 FT Chrome Bar Back Shelving with White Plexiglass behind the bar for stocking liquors, glasses, etc.

We recently had a customer ask how sturdy the shelf was in the 6-ft chrome plexiglass bar with shelf.

They wanted to make sure that a lot could be stacked on the shelf without it breaking. Very good question. I took the liberty of taking a bunch of pictures lying flat on the ground looking up underneath the bar and shelf so customers and prospects could get a better idea what the support system looked like. Here’s what is supporting the shelf and top of the bar underneath:

As you can see it has quite a good support system – with chrome supports every 10.5 inches. The shelf itself measures in at 1/4 inch thick as well – providing a good solid foundation less prone to bending.

I absolutely love cookbooks – but like most people out there – I don’t have enough space for any of them. And between you and I, they’re more coffee table books in my house; nice to look at but rarely used. But Executive Chefs are responsible for continually providing specials that will bring in new and repeat customers. This means a high level of experimentation as well as a multitude of cookbooks. Cookbooks are expensive enough as an average individual but when your passion is food, I suspect they can end up taking a lot of your paycheque if you’re not careful.

I was browsing through Reddit yesterday and came across a user who posted a public service announcement to buy cookbooks used on Amazon. It occurred to me that (ravenous reader though I am) I had never thought to buy a cookbook (or any book for that matter) used online. Sure, I’ve stumbled across a used bookstore on my travels and nothing gives me a greater pleasure than buying a novel for less than $5. But with used bookstores few and far between these days, having an online option to turn to is helpful.

Here are some of the best used online book stores I found that both Canadians and Americans can use to buy cheap cookbooks for testing new recipes.

1. Powell’s Books

Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. They employ over 530 people across five Portland-area stores and Powells.com, and our book inventory exceeds two million volumes. They have such a special place in Portland’s heart that they routinely rank on the list of one of Portland’s top attractions. Passionate about books, they host over 500 author events a year, in addition to children's story times, writing workshops, game demonstrations, and book clubs. They ship their vast collection of books globally.

2. Amazon.ca / Amazon.com

Amazon doesn’t need an intro as to who they are but don’t forget that when looking for cookbooks there is a “More Buying Options” link that will take you to all Amazon sellers who are selling the book used. With ratings including % positive seller ratings, seller information, reviews, condition of the book and more – you’re well aware what you’re going to be receiving.

3. ThriftBooks

Thrift Books was started in July 2003 in a storage unit in Kirkland, WA, with a commitment to provide quality, cheap, used books at the lowest prices anywhere. Just two months after founding the company, the first book was purchased and shipped: Charlotte’s Web, by E. B. White, for $4.74. With warehouses distributed across North America, they have brought scale and innovation to processing and selling used books, allowing us to continually grow selection and ship even faster to Thrift Books customers. They also offer signed book copies, rare and vintage books. True to their goal of bringing the joy and benefit of reading to as many people possible they have donated more than 1 million books internationally to combat illiteracy.

4. AbeBooks

Founded in 1995 by two couples from Victoria, AbeBooks.com went live in 1996 and immediately made hard-to-find books easy to locate and purchase. Their unique inventory of books for sale from booksellers includes the world’s finest antiquarian books dating back to the 15th century, countless out-of-print gems, millions of signed books, millions of used copies, a vast selection of college textbooks and new books too. AbeBooks Inc. was acquired by Amazon.com, Inc. in December 2008 and remains a stand-alone operation with headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and a European office in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Hope this helps lessen the sticker shock for you!

Industrial metal dining chairs have been another event chair taking the wedding and special event industry by storm. They’re frequently used in industrial themed events and even in rustic events to contrast the wood harvest tables. Industrial metal chairs are certainly readily available in retail stores as home décor and fashion trends tend to play a role in predicting special event trends – but where can you buy industrial metal chairs in bulk to satisfy the higher number of chairs required for a special event? Here are 3 suppliers to buy these event chairs from.

1. Event Equipment Sales

Based just outside of Chicago, IL, EES stocks what they call the Elio Chair in gunmetal, manufactured with lightweight steel and clear lacquer for rust protection. It stacks 8 high and is fitted with rubber glides to avoid scratches.

2. P.R.E. Sales Inc

Based in San Diego, CA, PRE Sales stocks their Engrom series gunmetal chair where vintage meets classic industrial design. Featuring a cross brace under the seat provides extra stability, their chairs also have drain holes in the seat and a 3 year limited warranty.

3. Global Event Supply

Based in Fontana, CA, Global Event Supply stocks their Tolix Chair in Antique Bronze. It features a lightweight design of only 11lbs and can be used both indoors and outdoors.

We also stock event chairs similar to the Tolix Marais A Chair at our Greater Toronto Area location. Its classic, simple design is equally at home with rustic, industrial, modern and elegant event and restaurant themes.

Restaurant menu covers are a great way to convey the aesthetic your restaurant is outfitted in. It can also make a surprising difference to a customer if you don’t have a menu cover that is thought to be at the same level of service you are striving to achieve. For example, if I were to go to a fine dining restaurant and was handed a piece of regular weight paper with the menu printed on it instead of a leather hard cover menu – it would probably feel “off” to me aesthetically and reflect on my overall view of the restaurant. Because of this, it is an important piece to make a careful and thoughtful decision about from a number of different suppliers.

Whether you’re looking to replace your menu covers or are opening a new restaurant and want to check out your options knowing your options will help ensure you make the best menu cover choice for your restaurant. Here are a number of suppliers and manufacturers to buy restaurant menu covers from in Canada.

1. Divine Menu Covers Ltd – Based in Etobicoke, ON, Divine Menu Covers manufacture custom made, hand crafted superior quality menu covers, check presenters, ring binders, LED menus, clipboards, ipad & tablet covers, table tents & stands and guest directories. They make to order and do not have any stock of menu covers.
2. Kronos Menu Covers – Based in Mont-Royal, Quebec, Kronos has been manufacturing menu covers for 50 years. They are not only able to manufacture menu covers but also offer full colour digital printing for menus. They pride themselves in producing and shipping out jobs in record time.
3. Menu by Design – Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Menu by Design has been manufacturing hand crafted durable, stain and water resistant menu covers to the hospitality industry for 36 years. They offer custom restaurant menu covers, check / bill presenters, wine list covers, clipboards, ring binders and a number of in-stock products for fast ordering.

We have been expanding our tabletop selection with a new pieces in our melamine serveware and new stemmed water glass as well as new spun polyester linens. I’m pleased to announce a new addition to our restaurant-quality porcelain dinnerware: a new 11 inch Shallow Pasta Plate.

This restaurant-quality porcelain pasta bowl is sophisticated enough for a fine dining establishment yet sturdy enough for a fast-casual atmosphere.

Perfect for serving appetizer salads as well as pasta, this versatile 11 inch shallow pasta bowl also offers a fantastic presentation for expertly plated steak, chicken or fish entrees. The clean, simple lines of the bowl and pristine white colour coordinates seamlessly with other dinnerware and serving pieces.

It is oven safe to 400F, dishwasher / commercial dishwasher safe, microwave safe and made in China. It measures 11 inches diameter and 2.25 inches high. It is available in inner packs of 3 or a full case of 18 pieces.