If you have ever marveled at a plate of food’s graceful, complex beauty, you understand the well-known adage: “You eat with your eyes first.” It’s no wonder Charcuterie Boards have become so popular. They present a blank slate with endless possibilities! Artfully arranged cheeses, smoked meats, cold meats, fresh herbs, seasonal fruits, and vegetables –

Use a better breadcrumb to take your favorite classic Italian menu items over the top. Replace your standard breadcrumbs with Upper Crust Enterprises Italian Seasoned Panko! Our perfect blend of Authentic Panko and premium Italian-style spices, with just a hint of spicy heat, is a no-fail way to add pizazz to any Italian classic.  Our

Sometimes making a small change to a menu item can significantly impact, especially if you’re looking to add some life to classic seafood fare. If you’re unfamiliar with Panko, this is a “must-read” post! An Authentic Panko is a light and flaky breadcrumb that creates a crispy coating on fried foods. However, it has many

You’re not alone if you thought Panko was only for Asian cuisine. But, nothing could be further from the truth. Panko can be used in almost every type of cuisine. Simply stated, Upper Crust Panko is another (better) type of breadcrumb and can be used just like breadcrumbs, but with 26% higher yield, a clean

Whether you update your menu monthly or seasonally, adding or revising menu items can be challenging. Some change is excellent. However, straying too far from familiar favorites can be problematic for some patrons. But have no fear, some changes are easier than others! Improve your Favorite Flour Mix. Many restaurants are discovering a secret ingredient

Shortages of raw materials, soaring shipping costs, and transportation labor issues, all boil down to one more hurdle facing almost all restaurants in this post-pandemic climate. Supply chain challenges. If erratic deliveries and shortages of everyday products have you reinventing ways to prepare new menu items or create new versions of the classics, Upper Crust

Even in the heat of summer, diners still crave crispy fried foods. Unfortunately, fried foods can be heavy and oily. Not a good fit for summer fare, or anytime really. An easy solution for transforming those heavy fried foods into light and crispy customer favorites is as easy as replacing one very simple ingredient in

Over the past several years Japanese panko fried foods, like Katsu and Sandos, have seen an incredible increase in popularity. Food & Wine® speculates their popularity will continue to increase throughout the year. And why not? Few can resist a golden fried cutlet, which is one of the leading reasons Japanese Katsu (crispy coated pork

Are your customers seeking solace in deep-fried foods? Here’s an easy way to make America’s favorite fried foods better! According to an article in the WSJ “Demand for Comfort Food Greases Market for All Things Fried”, sales for french fries, fried chicken, and fried cheese curds have skyrocketed. So much in fact repairs for restaurants’

Crispy on the outside, melt in your mouth on the inside … fried foods (done right) create the perfect alignment of taste and texture. Even the most health conscience patrons can’t resist. Foodmarket recently published an article, Demand Sizzles for Fried Food, outlining how one of Americans’ oldest obsessions was taken to new heights during