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		<title>Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Kitchens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Commercial kitchen equipment is the backbone of any restaurant. However, frequent use and continuous operation inevitably lead to equipment failures and unexpected downtime, greatly impacting a kitchen’s productivity and budget. &#160; Scheduling regular maintenance visits is an excellent and cost-effective solution to reducing the need for repairs. A maintenance program can help restaurant operators spot [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wedding &amp; Banquet Catering: Advice from Experts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether a wedding celebration or other festive function, a special event is incomplete without a memorable banquet. &#160; We asked three catering professionals for their expert take on successful hosting, current food trends and creating distinctive presentations.Read on to glean useful advice from our expert panelists: &#160; &#160; Tim Stewart, Kitchen Manager, McCalls San Francisco [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/restaurant-industry-interview/wedding-banquet-catering-advice-from-experts/</link>
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		<title>Vintage Tabletop Ideas for Wedding Catering</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wedding season has arrived, and for modern brides, what’s old is new again. For caterers, following bridal tabletop trends is a business must. With vintage styling, the aim is for simplicity, charm and flexibility. When styling your next retro reception, consider these ideas for creating an atmosphere that harkens back to simpler times. &#160; Mix [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/featured-articles/vintage-tabletop-ideas-for-wedding-catering/</link>
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		<title>Customer Profile: Chateau Cocomar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We interviewed Lauren Swords, former Beverage Manager for Chateau Cocomar in Houston, TX, to uncover tips for running a smooth and successful catered event. In our Q&#38;A, she discusses signature cocktail trends and explains how communication is key to working with outside vendors and clients. &#160; R.W. Smith: Chateau Cocomar offers beverage service for events. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoor Dining Checklist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Spring is in the air, and with that comes weddings, banquets and special occasions. With foliage blooming, many ceremonies and celebrations are held outdoors. For a successful open-air event, venues, caterers and staff must take on formidable challenges, such as guarding against bugs, being prepared for weather changes and keeping food at optimal temperatures while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tasty Tidbits with Larry Oberkfell</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our latest industry profile, we interview Larry Oberkfell, President/CEO of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). Discover why the GS1 was instituted, what’s already being forecasted for 2015, and how small donations can make big differences for aspiring culinary students. &#160; R.W. Smith: IFMA is uniquely driven by its members and committees. How does [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/restaurant-industry-interview/tasty-tidbits-with-larry-oberkfell/</link>
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		<title>Customer Profile: Mirasol Country Club</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We recently interviewed Eamon Murphy, Food &#38; Beverage Director for Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In our Q&#38;A, Eamon discusses how regional food trends influence banquet cuisines at the club and reveals the true secret to their catering success. &#160; R.W. Smith: Mirasol hosts special events in its prestigious Orchid Ballroom, from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/customer-profile/customer-profile-mirasol-country-club/</link>
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		<title>Tips to Save the Earth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We’re celebrating Earth Day! Show appreciation to the Earth’s natural environment by implementing sustainability in your commercial kitchen. Energy and water conservation is beneficial for the environment and can significantly help reduce your business costs. Here are easy ways to conserve and save. &#160; Energy-Saving Tips Schedule an energy assessment. It will tell you how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/sustainability/tips-to-save-the-earth/</link>
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		<title>Healthy Recipe Contest Winner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The winner of our premier Healthy Recipe Contest is Dale Crossland, Executive Chef at DFNS Morrison in Dallas, Texas. His company&#8217;s recipe for Moroccan Chickpea Salad hits the right balance of hearty and refreshing. The vegetables and herbs add crunch and a summery taste, while the couscous and chickpeas keep the dish filling and satisfying. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.rwsmithco.com/community/uncategorized/healthy-recipe-contest-winner/</link>
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		<title>Customer Profile: The Samarkand</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located near downtown Santa Barbara, The Samarkand is a vibrant and energetic senior living community. The apartment-style campus boasts numerous amenities, including a full-service kitchen for social dining and suite-style master bedrooms for private dining. We interviewed Phil Levere, Director of Dining Services, to get an inside look at the complexity of operating a healthcare [...]]]></description>
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