NRA 2023 a big success
More than 2,100 manufacturers and suppliers as well as tens of thousands of attendees got together at McCormick Place in Chicago for the 2023 National Restaurant Show. Throughout the weekend, attendees learned creative and new solutions to today’s challenges in the restaurant industry, from the latest food and beverage trends to emerging technologies and operational innovations that will address labor challenges and boost the bottom line.
In addition, several manufacturers and suppliers hosted product and/or cooking demos, and unveiled new products.
Here was a preview of the event
See a recap of the 2023 National Restaurant Show
The 2023 National Restaurant Show in Chicago, a recap in 60 seconds.
Manufacturer product demonstrations
American Metalcraft
During the 2023 National Restaurant Show in Chicago, American Metalcraft showcased many of its newest products, including its gold line. Check it out!
Structural Concepts
Watch Joe Anderson, president of AFS Reps, talk with Sarah Kurth of Structural Concepts Corporation about the company's receipt of a Kitchen Innovation award at NRA 2023 in Chicago.
Structural Concepts is the only refrigerated manufacturer to design and manufacture a complete smart solution for autonomous shopping. Offsetting labor challenges, an appealing merchandising format with increased capacity, a cashier-less transactional system, and the ability to streamline inventory management, this single solution provides a quick payback turning into increased profitability.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works
T&S Brass and Bronze Works' ULTRARINSE is a patented swing nozzle attachment that is equipped with unique fan spray tips to create a broad, soft water spray. Angled tips maximize surface area contact, making the ULTRARINSE the perfect tool for washing produce or thawing frozen foods.
Vulcan Equipment
The PreciPan™ by Vulcan equipment is a smart tilt skillet full of features. Cooking by food probe target core temp, basket lifting, pan tilting, and tilt-free draining are all fully automated. Repeatable results are available at the push of a button, which aims to increase production and reduce training.
See it in action at the 2023 Restaurant Show in Chicago.
Waring Commercial
The future of blending has arrived, and it's about time! From Waring is the all-new Ellipse blender, designed to produce smoothies in 10 seconds or smoothie bowls in 15 seconds. At the 2023 Restaurant Show in Chicago, the Ellipse was put to the test - the making of a smoothie bowl.
Images from the 2023 National Restaurant Show
