Spring has sprung, and summer is just around the corner. Burgers are definitely one of those all-year-round foods, but even everyday favorites can use a little freshening-up every now and then. Check out these ideas for incorporating spring and summer twists into your burger menu: Spotlight Seasonal Produce Take advantage of asparagus season by mixing coarsely-chopped [...]
Sauces are certainly not a new thing in professional kitchens. The so-called French "mother sauces" date back to the 19th century and include Careme's Bechamel, Veloute and Espagnole, as well as Escoffier's 20th-century additions of Veloute, Sauce Tomat and Hollandaise. Chefs today still appreciate the addition of a good sauce to center-of-the-plate proteins, and there are [...]
It seems that restaurants are finally catching-on to what Mom always said, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Houston's high-end establishments are even jumping on the bandwagon, further proving what industry research has been indicating for a while now: breakfast is hot. Here are a few stats for your consideration, courtesy of Ventura [...]
Jake’s Finer Foods, Houston, was recently presented with the Certified Hereford Beef five million lb. award. Read more!
The New Year is off and running, and Jake’s wants to help you keep up! With an eventful spring approaching fast, many establishments will take this time to spruce-up their menus, and one popular trend is offering a pairing menu that guides the experience of the diner. Jake’s would like to take this opportunity to offer [...]
HOUSTON, TEXAS – January 14, 2016 – Jake’s Finer Foods announced this week the next generation of company leadership. Effective January 1, 2016, the new company leadership consists of: • Kevin Ullrich, CEO • Michael Bench, President • Jason Blackshear, Executive Vice President In these new roles, Kevin and Michael will work together as partners, ultimately [...]
Five weeks…that ever-shrinking amount of time you get to take advantage of this billion dollar shopping season. Shoppers run in a frenzy, all in hopes to hit the best sale with their holiday bonus in hand. However, retail is not the only place this chaos goes down. There’s a reason why so many New Year’s resolutions [...]
Whether you’re opening a new restaurant or evaluating your current business, it is key to remember the importance of a well-designed menu. Your menu is the only form of communication and advertising that 100% of your customers will see. Creating your menu is not just about listing the items you offer, it’s about selling those items. [...]
Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Baked Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Blackened Chicken, Chicken & Rice, Chicken & Dumplings, Chicken Fajitas, Chicken Tacos, Chicken, Chicken & more Chicken. This line may seemed inspired by the famous scene in Forrest Gump, but actually we’re inspired by Gourmet Ranch! Did you know that chicken is the highest-selling protein in the world? [...]
What is it about fajitas that we just can’t seem to resist? Is it the smell of smoke on a sizzling platter, filling the dining room as they make their way to your table? Or perhaps that tender bite of meat cooked to perfection rolled up in a warm flour “blanket?” And let’s not forget the [...]
