KOLD-DRAFT Commerical Ice Machine Owner Finds CURE for Ordinary Ice!

June 10, 2010 - PRLog -- When Neal Bodenheimer first thought of his upmarket cocktail bar, CURE, in New Orleans, he knew he wanted to have ice that reflected the quality of his cocktail offerings. He looked for great, hard, crystal-clear ice cubes that would mimic chipped or cut block ice. He reflects, "Our ice needs to be of the highest quality, so that our beverages can be of the best quality while we still maintain volume. CURE focuses on hand-crafted cocktails with the finest ingredients and making great experiences for our guests."

The hefty cubes Bodenheimer envisioned could only come from KOLD-DRAFT, a half-century-old company that makes commercial ice machines known to produce "The Best Ice in the World." The 1-1/4-inch full cubes are extra big - one of the biggest in the industry - and the only real "square cube."

KOLD-DRAFT ice is known for its perfect shape, purity, hardness, and slower melt rate. That means it not only looks better, but also lasts longer in storage bins, cocktail sinks, and, of course, the carefully crafted beverages at CURE. http://www.kold-draft.com/ice-making-technology/best-ice.php

All bars have commercial ice machines, but to Bodenheimer, using only high-quality KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines indicates his passion for his business. He credits his KOLD-DRAFT ice machines with allowing him "to center on ingredient prep versus ice prep." He also says he chose KOLD-DRAFT Commercial Ice Machines because he feels it's the best product for higher-volume beverage bars.
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Better ice from better commercial ice machines

Even though bar guests generally don't observe the ice in their drinks, CURE's clientele can't help but note their distinctive square cubes, mentions Bodenheimer. Other commercial ice machines produce ice with mismatched shapes, which have more surface area and hence melt faster.

Because the dense KOLD-DRAFT cubes melt more slowly, mixologists like Bodenheimer can count on their signature beverages to taste perfect from first sip to last, without getting watered down. They can also trust KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines to last longer than any competitor's ice machine and to be energy efficient, using environmentally friendly R-404A refrigerant.

Bodenheimer's two KOLD-DRAFT GT560 Classic Series commercial ice machines, stacked one on top of the other to save floor space, make up to 520 pounds each of ice per day - that's over 1,000 pounds of ice for his Bog Royales, Colonial Sours, Yerba Agaves, and all of his specialty cocktails, many fashioned from old recipes dating back to the pre-Prohibition era. And further, KOLD-DRAFT equipment also offers some of the best recovery rates in the industry, producing more ice, more often.

Now open for just about a year, CURE has become noted for some of the best cocktails in New Orleans. "Traditionally, cocktail bars have been bastions of civility and sophistication. Our idea at Cure is to reintroduce our guests to another time, when the experience of having a cocktail and a bite to eat was both healthful and enjoyable,'' says the CURE web site. As for the ice, well, it’s "nICE" to be noticed.

Why Is KOLD-DRAFT Ice Better?

KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines feature a unique "upside-down" horizontal evaporator and water plate assembly. Imagine an upside-down ice cube tray. KOLD-DRAFT uses a similar ice tray, named an evaporator, inverted on top of a molded water plate. The evaporator is refrigerated and has individual ice cube cells. The water plate has a hole corresponding to every cell, through which water is pumped vigorously, injecting it to the top of each cell and down the four sides. As the water is distributed into the evaporator cells, the pure water freezes first at the same time particulates and air are forced out and removed at the end of each cycle. This leaves only perfect crystal-clear cubes, nearly as pure as distilled water.

About KOLD-DRAFT

Since 1955, KOLD-DRAFT has been making commercial ice machines that create "The Best Ice in the World." KOLD-DRAFT's exclusive "upside-down" horizontal evaporator ice-making system makes clean, hard, sparkling ice that cools quicker, melts slower, and doesn't distort the taste of beverages. KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines have a longer life cycle and a five-year guarantee on all parts and labor, making them the least expensive to own. For more information, contact KOLD-DRAFT at 1525 East Lake Rd., Erie, PA 16511-1088. Phone: 814-453-6761. Toll free: 800-840-9577. Fax: 814-455-6336. Toll free fax: 800-548-9392. Web: http://www.kolddraft.com. E-mail: contact@Kold-Draft.com.

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KOLD-DRAFT manufactures commercial ice machines - their exclusive “upside-down” horizontal evaporator ice-making system produces pure, sparkling ice that cools faster, melts slower, and doesn’t distort the taste of beverages.