New England Wholesale Food Distributor Has Tips for Restaurant Operators To Build Easter Business

April 4, 2011 - PRLog -- New England Wholesale food distributor AGAR, product specialist for independent restaurants, retailers and other food service providers has new ideas for restaurant operators looking for solutions and menu ideas to combat rising food costs over the Easter season.

The price of lamb and for that matter, many other meats and food items have seen substantial increases in recent weeks for a number of reasons. As Easter business can be good for many in the restaurant industry, AGAR’s Corporate Executive Chef, Jeff Merry has come up with a few solutions to help increase business and lower costs. http://www.agarblog.com/2011/04/04/plan-your-easter-menu-now/

Chef Jeff Merry suggests alternative cuts of lamb and other products to offer a restaurant operator cuts of lamb while saving food costs in the process. A Lamb Kabob is a perfect example from Chef Merry. He suggests marinating these items in fresh olive oil, fresh herbs and garlic and then grill that recipe, which gives customers a great alternative to the traditional rack of lamb which is getting pricy.
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Boned rolled tied (BRT) lamb is another great alternative to the traditional rack of lamb. Slow roasted in olive oil and fresh herbs and then sliced thin, this alternative cut of lamb is cost effective and still a great meal for customers.

AGAR also offers a ground lamb product which can be used to create a lamb version of an old time classic, the Shepherd’s Pie.  Meat and Seafood pies are becoming a very popular menu item and this could set a restaurant apart from their competition.

“Easter is a time when many indulge in traditional dishes and menu items such as lamb – it is a sign of spring,” states Karen S. Bressler, president and CEO of AGAR. ”More families are eating away from home for the Easter meal.  We encourage food operators to promote the Easter brunch and dinner and offer a value so the family can afford to eat away and will choose delicious food at a value.”

About AGAR:
Agar Supply Co, Inc., based in Taunton, Massachusetts is New England’s largest independent food distributor and the thirteenth largest in the United States. AGAR offers a wide range of solutions for the food service industry. The company is New England’s premier supplier of meats, poultry, seafood and grocery items as well as dairy products, non-perishables, non food items, janitorial supplies and small wares. AGAR distributes popular national brands along with being the exclusive distributor of the Nautifish Seafood brand and the portion cut marinated meats and poultry brand Bullpen.  AGAR is also a member of F.A.B (Frosty Acres.) Contact AGAR at 800-669-6040 or http://www.agarsupply.com/ .  Follow AGAR Supply on Facebook. Search for AGAR Supply.

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Wholesale food distributor Agar Supply Co, Inc., based in Taunton, Massachusetts is New England’s largest independent food distributor and the thirteenth largest in the United States. AGAR offers a wide range of solutions for the food service industry.