Our Engineers' First Step on Every Kitchen Project Most people assume kitchen design starts with a floor plan. In practice, the most important work happens well before anyone touches a drawing. Earlier this year, Chris...

Inside Continental Refrigerator: Key Design Insights Last week, Chris Simerda, Solutions Engineer from our MO branch, had the opportunity to step inside the manufacturing facility of Continental Refrigerator in...

Boost Your BOH Speed with Smarter Kitchen Practices Speed in the back of house comes from removing obstacles, not rushing the work. The most efficient kitchens run on consistency, clear organization, and systems that...

How to Choose Commercial Patio Furniture for Restaurants Outdoor dining has become an essential part of the modern restaurant experience. A well-designed patio can increase seating capacity, improve guest satisfaction,...

How to Replace Traditional Cook Lines with Two Cooking Systems Designing an institutional kitchen often begins with a standard checklist: convection ovens, steamers, tilt skillets, kettles, fryers, ranges, and holding...

Designing the Bartender‑Centered Bar Behind every great cocktail is a bartender who can move fast, stay organized, and work comfortably through a long shift. That bartender-first mindset is exactly what sets Perlick...

Smart Equipment for Efficiency & Consistency in Commercial Kitchens In today’s commercial kitchens, efficiency and consistency are closely connected. Operators must deliver the same food quality every time, often...

Designing Smarter Kitchens with Turbofan Convection Ovens At Rapids Contract & Design, we keep up with the latest commercial kitchen equipment to help plan smarter kitchens. Recently, our team attended a session...