Mikasa hospitality – Chef Michael Rockwood

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023top picks

March 2023

Come celebrate National Whiskey Day with this month’s top picks. The American Metalcraft 28-ounce engraved diamond glass decanter botte features a vintage elegant diamond pattern that is etched into the glass. There are three glass sphere stoppers that fit, to easily identify similarly colored whiskeys. The bottle and stopper have approximately an overall height of eleven- and three-quarter inches, allowing it to be showcased in a cabinet or on a beverage cart. If you take your whisky “on the rocks” a great option is the American Metalcraft black silicone six 6 compartment sphere ice mold. This two-piece construction mold is made of high-quality silicone, simply attach the lid then use the small openings to fill the mold. Once frozen, this […]

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022top picks

September 2022

Come celebrate National Coffee Day with these three great products for making the perfect cold-brew coffee. The 2 Qt. Clear Square Polycarbonate Food Storage Container with a Seal Cover is the perfect way to not only keep your coffee fresh but also a great way to store the iced coffee while it is seeping. The container is available in various sizes, but for stackability I recommend the 2 quart and 4-quart sizes. The added bonus is that seal lid for these two sizes is the same! These clear Polycarbonate square containers can withstand temperatures from -40 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Once that coffee is completed, I like to transfer some of it into the American Metalcraft Silicone ice cube mold. This mold will […]

February 15, 2022April 21, 2022top picks

February 2022

What is the first food you think of when you hear Italian Food? For me it’s pasta! Celebrate National Italian Food Day with these three great products for making that perfect handmade pasta dish. The Matfer Bourgeat Imperia pasta machine is the perfect tool for making homemade, delicious pastas. Attach the clamp to the countertop or table and use the manual hand crank to work the interior rollers. This pasta machine has an adjustable thickness knob that accommodates dough up to 3/8 of an inch and can accept dough roughly twelve inches wide. Attachments are available for the production of different pasta shapes. I prefer the manual crank to the electric. Besides the price difference, the manual has less of a chance […]

August 17, 2021top picks

August 2021

In honor of National Bratwurst Day, check out these three products to ease the process of enjoying a sizzling hot bratwurst and cold beer! The Waring countertop griddle is the ideal solution for facilities that are looking to save space or create a unique action station. This compact, heavy-duty electric griddle offers the best of both worlds– durability and performance along with a stainless-steel cook top. Just like traditional gas griddles, there is an adjustable thermostat that has a maximum temperature of 570 degrees, but perhaps the best feature are the splash guards along the sides and back to prevent grease splatters. Combine the splash guards with the 11-inch easy to remove grease trap and there should be no reason […]