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This year so many things are being canceled, and while it technically would have been over by this point, we can't help but think about Oktoberfest when this time of year rolls around.

When we first learned about RATIONAL's latest innovations in the iVario and the iCombi Pro, the first question we asked ourselves was, "When did Apple buy RATIONAL?" Once we began to review what these two units were all about, though, the question quickly became, "What more could you need?"

When we introduced the VarioCookingCenter® a few months ago, we had no idea how much better it was going to get. When you have a unit that's so incredibly versatile and then add a layer of control unrivaled in any commercial kitchen solution, the result is nothing short of spectacular.

Where RATIONAL's iVario Pro truly stands out is its ability to do just about anything in the kitchen. While it looks like a tilting skillet, the iVario Pro can do so much more. It can boil, fry, deep-fry, and pressure cook. It's built for speed, precision, intelligence, and ultimately, savings for operators.

All foodservice operations face a similar set of challenges, regardless of what they serve or to whom they serve it. Those challenges also lead to popular solutions, and of all the current foodservice equipment trends, ventless cooking might be one of the most popular.

What if you could cook more with less hassle and less equipment taking up space in your commercial kitchen? Doesn't that sound ideal? Imagine using less space while increasing productivity and reducing energy consumption. Couldn't that make business more profitable and enjoyable? Fortunately for you and all of your foodservice operation needs, that dream is a reality! You can reduce your cooking footprint while increasing the output and maximizing your operational success.

Change in a restaurant that has been successful for its traditional cooking methods can be a difficult thing to swallow for the business owners. For Frank Cerminaro, this was the case when he realized he had to make the transition from conventional ovens to combi ovens. The demand for his fabulous menu was not being met by current cooking methods, and changes were required.

School cafeteria meals don't have to be predictable. With today's students, food that isn't tasty is boring and irrelevant. At the same time, school districts and the foodservice equipment companies that support them are making things easier on today's directors and cafeteria staff. Combi oven technology is one of these improvements.

There are two likely scenarios this time of year. The first one is a school nutrition director sits down to review the 2018-19 budget and realizes there's a surplus. The second and more common option is to conclude, "We have to figure out how to save more next year."

Both scenarios lend themselves to replacing, refreshing, or reinventing your school cafeteria, and here are eight ways to do it.

It's grilling season, but even on rainy days or in the throes of a commercial kitchen, that doesn't mean you can't bring a taste of the outdoors into your dining room.

We don't generally publicize it. We don't really talk about it in this way. Heck, we never really thought about writing a blog post about it until a few weeks ago. But here at High Sabatino, there's one general thing you should know about our lineup of foodservice solutions.