There's no better time to give your refrigeration units a good cleaning than on National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day! Whether you're running a fast-paced commercial kitchen, or just trying to stay ahead on regular maintenance, keeping your refrigerators clean and efficient is essential, not just for food safety, but for performance and longevity of the unit.

Here are some tips from Continental Refrigerator, a leader in commercial refrigeration, to help you clean smarter and keep your units running like new.

As the foodservice industry continues to evolve, operators are looking for smarter, more sustainable solutions that help future-proof their kitchens.  With gas bans expanding in new construction and sustainability becoming a top priority, electric equipment has quickly emerged as the standard for modern kitchens.

Serving commercial kitchens since 1996, Spring USA, together with Equipex, offers one of the industry's largest portfolios of countertop cooking and finishing equipment.  With more than 70 possible configurations of panini grills, a variety of ovens and grills, and a wide selection of low powered 120V countertop equipment, they deliver solutions that meet nearly any space, budget, or requirement.

They're leading this transformation with a full lineup of high-performance electric equipment, from induction units and cooktops to convection ovens and finishing ovens, all designed to deliver reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance without compromise.

From the North Shore to the Hamptons, Long Island Restaurant Week is back, bringing together the region's top dining destinations for a week of flavor, creativity, and community. As proud partners to many of Long Island's standout restaurants, Sam Tell is excited to spotlight a few of our customers who are serving up unforgettable meals and deals this week.

Whether you're craving fresh seafood, modern Mediterranean, or farm-to-table, these restaurants are proof that Long Island's culinary scene continues to shine.

When it comes to bringing personality and purpose to the tabletop, Libbey's Heart & Soul collection stands out as a true expression of craftsmanship and character.  As part of the Libbey Select Partner program, Heart & Soul showcases Libbey’s collaboration with top European artisans known for their craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design.

Designed to inspire creativity in every dining experience, each piece is handmade with purpose, combining artisan design with the durability and reliability that today's foodservice professionals depend on.

When it comes to precision and performance in commercial kitchens, Edlund has always been a trusted name.  Now, they're taking accuracy and innovation to the next level with the release of the EDPZ-20 Edvantage and BBPZ-20 Bravo, wireless digital kitchen scales that are revolutionizing the way foodservice professionals measure, prep, and portion.

Last week, the Sam Tell team gathered for our 2025 Sales Summit, one of our favorite annual traditions that brings together employees and vendor partners for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection.

This event provides a valuable opportunity for our entire company, from sales and marketing to design, project management, customer service, and beyond, to explore the latest in equipment and supply innovations, learn directly from our manufacturer partners, and strengthen the relationships that help us continue to serve our customers with excellence.

Finding the right display case isn’t just about looks, it’s about keeping food fresh, optimizing service flow, and supporting your business’s bottom line. Whether you’re merchandising hot meals, baked goods, or grab-and-go items, the right case can make all the difference in presentation and performance.

Let' breakdown what to consider when selecting your ideal display case, plus some Hatco solutions designed to meet every need.

When investing in refrigerated or heated display cases, true value goes beyond the initial price tag. For foodservice operators, long-term performance, energy efficiency, and reliability drive overall profitability.

A recent independent study by Intertek Laboratories, a 130-year-old global leader in assurance, testing, and certification, set out to quantify that value by measuring the total cost of ownership across leading display case manufacturers.

The results were clear: Structural Concepts delivered the lowest total cost of ownership across all tested categories.

In the world of buffet and catering, efficiency and presentation are more important than ever. Spring USA's innovative new two-in-one cookware and serve ware seamlessly combines functionality with style. These pieces function beautifully allowing you to cook in and then serve in as traditional buffet chafers and high-end display ware, streamlining operations. 

By integrating form and function, these collections reduce food waste, maximize serving space, simplify replenishment, and significantly cut down on storage requirements. Whether you're outfitting a restaurant, hotel/resort, casino, stadium/arena, catering event, or any other buffet environment, Spring USA solutions are built to perform.

The holiday season bring peak demand for restaurants with more guests, more takeout, and more catering orders. To keep up with demand, foodservice operators need reliable commercial kitchen equipment that performs under pressure. From prep to plating, the right tools can make all the difference in delivering fast, consistent results during the busiest time of the year.

At Sam Tell, we trust Waring commercial equipment to help streamline workflows, reduce prep time, and support high-volume output during the busiest time of year. Whether you're running a restaurant, ghost kitchen, or catering operation, these 5 Waring essentials are designed to keep your kitchen moving.