Next Iron Chef
Jose Garces, a Philadelphia-based chef, was named the next Iron Chef in the Food Network series finale. Defeating Jehangir Mehta of New York, Garces joins existing Iron Chefs Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Masaharu Morimoto, Cat Cora and Michael Symon. He owns five Philadelphia restaurants: Amada, Tinto, Distrito, Chifa and Village Whiskey. We look forward to seeing him next season.
Restaurateur of the Year
We’re proud to announce that Carl Georigi, president of Platinum Dining Group (Eclipse Bistro, Dome Restaurant and Capers & Lemons Restaurant) was named Restaurateur of the Year by the Delaware Restaurant Association. This photo, taken at the awards reception, shows Carl, left, with his Singer salesperson, Kevin Rudnitsky. Kudos, Carl, on this superb achievement.
Increasing Our National Exposure
Singer is now serving a large, nationwide chain, OSI, the parent company to Outback Steakhouse, Carraba’s, Bonefish Grill, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Fleming’s Steakhouse and Roy’s. We will be supplying over 70 restaurants in our trading area. We are serving the mid-Atlantic region of this chain through our association with Supply America, a national sales and distribution network.
#8 In the Country
Singer Equipment Co. is the 8th largest equipment and supplies dealer in the country, according to Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine. The magazine compiles industry data for its annual list of the top 100 distribution giants. Moving up from the number nine position in 2008, Singer’s sales grew by 10% last year.
