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  1. The History of Containerization, the Backbone of Global Trade

    Our modern world is a globalized trade network. We're all linked to one another through commerce. The products and services we create often travel vast distances to reach end users, from table tops and bases, to vanilla and microprocessors. Different corners of the globe have specialized skills, and we all share the fruits of that labor. This is really only possible because of the trade network that has emerged after centuries of innovation and changes (and mistakes). Two of the biggest pieces of that puzzle are the shipping container and the pallet, the basic units of global trade. Without a secure and standardized way of moving goods and services, it’s doubtful that we would have access to the variety of products that we can find at local shops today. But where did these innovations come from, who made them, and how have they changed over time? Keep reading to find out! Continue reading →
  2. Cities Leading the Way for New Restaurant Openings

    2023 was a great year for restaurants across the country! More than 10,000 new restaurants opened nationwide between October 2022 and September 30th 2023, with New York City, Milwaukee and Las Vegas leading the way. This is about a 5.7% increase from the same time of the previous year. Employment levels are finally reaching pre-pandemic numbers again with over 12.37 million bar and restaurant workers, partially thanks to the surge of new restaurants opening. Continue reading →
  3. How Has Dining Out Changed?

    There’s little doubt that the pandemic shook up the entire restaurant industry, from the popularity of food delivery apps to creating outdoor dining on the fly. Restaurants adapted quickly to keep their doors open and to meet the demand of diners that couldn’t, or wouldn’t, come inside to dine. One change to happen to the industry post-pandemic has been much more subtle to track, when we’re eating.  Continue reading →
  4. How do Restaurants Choose & Price their Wines?

    When restaurants create a menu and begin choosing wines to pair with their foods there is a lot to consider, from what kind of cuisine the restaurant is serving down to what kind of clientele they’re looking to attract. A restaurant specializing in French cuisine will likely focus on French wines, and High end restaurants that want to cater to wealthy clientele will likely choose pricier, rarer vintages. Restaurants also need to take into consideration their space for wine storage and the turnover of stock when pricing their wines with their foods.  Continue reading →
  5. 5 Key Things to Make Your Restaurant a Wedding Venue

    If you own a restaurant and are looking to add more revenue for your business it could be worth expanding into the world of wedding venues! The wedding industry is a stable and lucrative industry with couples spending an average of $30K on a wedding in 2022. A restaurant can be the perfect venue for more couples who want to prioritize their food options and don’t want to pay extra for a caterer. Here are 5 tips to make your restaurant an attractive venue for a wedding. Continue reading →
  6. Table Legs: Unique Styles

    AI Industrial steel Table legs with reclaimed wood table top We've talked before about the versatility of using legs for tables, they are a really flexible option that can work with table tops of different sizes and weights. We have a few unique metal table legs that offer interesting designs or functionality. Below we'll discuss our favorite table legs from our catalog! Continue reading →
  7. Popular Design Styles for Barista Tables

    Counter height wooden table top with a decorative black cast iron table base, with two chairs and a piano in the corner of the room. A barista table is a bar height table that comes in a few different shapes. They can be similar to a long and narrow console table, or be a small bar height table or counter height table with a few chairs, like a bistro table. The long, shallow styles are perfect for coffee bars or for displaying decorations, while the taller round or square models are great for enjoying a cup of coffee. Barista tables are becoming a popular addition to dining and living spaces as they are a versatile, space efficient and stylish addition to any room. With modern open concept home designs, having a barista table can help segment a larger room. You can make your own bar table or barista table using our bar height and counter height table legs or pedestal table bases. We’ll discuss a few popular styles below.  Continue reading →
  8. How to Clean Stainless Steel Table Legs & Table Bases

    Stainless steel is an extremely durable material that is easy to maintain and clean since it naturally resists corrosion, which is why stainless steel table legs are a great choice for outdoor tables. Tablebases.com sells 304 grade and 201 grade stainless steel table bases and stainless steel table legs. There’s a few different processes you can try for cleaning or...
  9. The Versatility of Metal Table Legs

    When we make table leg or table base recommendations, we have to keep a number of factors in mind. How large is the table top? What material is it made from? How much does the table top weigh? The best table base or metal table leg option is going to change based on the table information, whether the table is in a home or a residence, and of course based on your preferred style. While pedestal table bases are really great for a number of reasons, table legs have unmatched versatility, especially for oddly shaped table tops, bar tables and counter height tables, or wheelchair accessible tables. Keep reading to find out why! Continue reading →
  10. History of the Toque Blanche (Chef's Hat)

    When thinking of a chef, what is the first thing you think of? What distinguishes someone as a chef? Is it their distinct white buttoned coat or checkered pants? No doubt the defining characteristic that first pops into anyone’s head is a tall, white hat. This chef’s hat has a name, the toque blanche, and has a long, varied history to match! Continue reading →

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