Evo in the Media

Best Farmer's Market Food in Portland Cooked on Evo

2011-08-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

One of the top food vendors at Farmer's Markets in Portland, Oregon, Verde Cocina, cooks fresh-prepared Mexican classics on three Evo Professional Tabletops. Read their story.

Evo in The Air

2011-07-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

If you are flying on United Airlines this month, pick up the July edition of Hemisphere Magazine to read a short article on Evo.

Link to it here.

Evo is Everywhere - even in Belgium

2011-07-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

Joseph Freenor travels the world in search of innovative cabinet and furniture trends. He came across Evo Flattop Grills in Belgium at Evo's European distributor, Alpina, and shares his experience in his blog. Enjoy!

The Fresh Table - E-News from Evo

2011-06-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

Link here to read Evo's June Newsletter for some July 4th recipe tips and more.

Evo in Top 10 Picks at NRA 2011

2011-06-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

Evo recently exhibited at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, IL and was included in Kandessa's Top 10 Foodservice Products and Technology.

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Evo Sponsors Healthy Lifestyle TV Show

2011-01-31T07:51:00.000-08:00

Cookin' With Cutty, a family program promoting healthy lifestyle set in Kona, Hawaii, debuts on Portland's Fox 12 network. Evo becomes a supporter of the program and launches a 30 second commercial.

GQ's "Burger of the Year" cooks on an Evo

2011-01-03T08:19:00.000-08:00

GQ Magazine recently awarded Umami Burger, a four-shop chain in LA, the prestige title of "Burger of the Year". Owner Adam Fleischman explains how in an interview with CBS.

P.S. Umami Burgers are cooked on Evo cooking equipment.

New Equipment Solutions For A New Year

2010-12-30T11:10:00.000-08:00

Progressive Grocer highlights the new Evo Centric 20E, a 20" diameter, 120volt electric tabletop, perfect as a live-action theatrical versatile cooking platform for delivering fresh-prepared foods anywhere in a grocery store to enhance the customer's experience.

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Evo in the NW Street of Dreams

2010-10-20T10:24:00.000-07:00

A gorgeous outdoor kitchen featured Evo in the 2010 Street of Dreams Magazine (pg 14-15).

Evo was also designed into one of the homes in the Portland Street of Dreams (see photo above).

Evo on front page of NY Times today!

2010-07-28T11:50:00.000-07:00

Check out this article in the NY Times today. Evo is photographed on the front page.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/us/27botanical.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=botonical%20garden&st=cse

Cooking Vegetarian with Evo Grills

2010-06-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

Everyday Dish (http://www.everydaydish.tv/) demonstrates how to cook healthy vegetarian foods on an Evo grill.

http://www.kptv.com/video/23748742/index.html

Evo Grill Adds Safety and Sociability to Newell Coach Custom Slide-Out

2010-06-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

Newell Coach, the top-selling manufacturer of motorcoaches priced at $1 million and above, has added the Evo Affinity 25E cooktop to its custom-built motorcoach slide-out entertainment island. The island also includes options such as an audio system, LCD flat-screen television, a refrigerator and a countertop workspace.

The Affinity 25E's electronically-controlled cooking surface eliminates the smoke and dangerous flare-ups of traditional, open-grate grills. Its separate inner and outer cooking zones allow temperatures to vary from the center to the outer edge. And its LCD display shows the set and actual temperatures at both zones. These features give cooks more flexibility and control.

"The Affinity creates an outdoor cooking space and social experience that compliments the lifestyle of Newell motorcoach owners perfectly," says Bob Shingler, CEO of Evo.

Newell Coach President, Karl Blade, couldn't offer a stronger endorsement of the product; he uses the Affinity 25E in his home kitchen.

"My personal experience using Evo products led me to the Affinity," says Blade. "With its high style, easy cleaning, cooking versatility, and electric heater, I knew it was perfect for our coaches and customers."

Original posting: http://lifestyletom.com/path/rao10925686104ros/roin59012141756

The Oregonian - November 2009

2009-11-18T22:03:00.000-08:00

The Oregonian writes about Portland, Oregon food cart purveyor, The Fried Onion. The owners - John and Marcy McGrath - use an Evo Professional Tabletop grill.

"Grocery store vet John McGrath, and his wife, Marcy, sling some serious dog at their little tent, The Fried Onion. Bratwurst and sausage are from Beaverton favorite son Fetzer, while Red Hot Chicago and Polish dogs are shipped from the Windy City. All are served on sturdy Portland French Bakery french rolls. Naturally, you want to add fried onions -- grilled to order on the McGraths' flat-top Evo grill. Add a liberal squirt of Fetzer's special sweet-hot-tangy mustard or one of several Beaver brand varieties. Nothing tops $5.50. (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 503-961-2534, thefriedonion.com"

Evo Cooks at the Houston Airport

2009-10-16T11:47:00.000-07:00

Real Foods restaurant at the Houston Airport recently unveiled their new concept restaurant that features 5 Evo Affinity 25E Cooking Stations.

The open restaurant concept which is located in terminal C south has 11 serving stations and offers everything from a well seasoned steak, to jambalaya with jumbo shrimp, Chinese chicken salad and delicate pastries.

The concept and eclectic décor are a first of its kind in the nation.

“We operate two restaurants in Europe, “says Roger Schwandtner, V.P. Business Development of SSP America. “We are setting a new standard with this type of restaurant in order to offer a variety of quality food at great prices for passengers.”

Hotel Vikas Magazine - October 2009

2009-10-16T11:35:00.000-07:00

Hotel Vikas magazine, a pioneer in Indian hotel news, hotel resources and hotel information recently interviewed Evo President, Bob Shingler. Asked about the benefits Evo is providing:

"What we offer the global hotelier is a presentation platform for the front-of-house, allowing a connection between the guest, the foods being prepared, and the chef creating the meal. Our iconic design is very classy, and invites the diner to share in the sights, sounds and aromas of fresh prepared foods. Evo’s cooking versatility also allows for a wide menu option, enhancing the event by allowing both traditional cultural fare and non-standard items. We revel in the fact Evo brings the joys of an intimate home party to a hospitality event."

See the complete interview here.

Gustavo Dudamel / Los Angeles Philharmonic Event - October 2009

2009-10-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

Patina Restaurant Group recently hosted an event for the Inaugural Concert: Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the LA Music Center. The menu was cooked on Evo Professional Commercial Wheeled Carts and featured:

LA Street Dogs - Bacon‐wrapped all beef hot dogs served with caramelized onions, grilled jalapeños, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise (also available without bacon)
Fiesta Burgers - With grilled sweet corn relish, caramelized onions, white Cheddar and fire‐roasted red peppers
Pabellon Criollo -Venezuelan shredded beef with rice, black beans and roasted plantains
Beef Empanada Bites - Five shredded beef empanadas with roasted tomato salsa

Ultimate Grills - About.com

2009-08-08T06:25:00.000-07:00

Derrick Riches of About.com's "Ultimate Grilling-The best of the best grill on the market" rates Evo #1, calling it the "perfect entertaining grill."

Poolside Magazine (Australia) - Summer 2009

2009-07-28T16:26:00.000-07:00

Evo's Australian distributor, Nomalon Imports, posted an advertorial in Poolside Magazine, Australia's premier pool magazine. Poolside contains informative features on design issues, maintenance questions, new materials and stylish poolside accessories. Also, more than 100 individual designs are featured in each issue.

Capital Area Women's Lifestyle Magazine - June 2009

2009-07-09T14:39:00.000-07:00

The Capital Area Women's LifeStyle Magazine, a monthly publication based in Michigan, featured an article titled "What's Hot in Barbecue This Summer" that included an image and story about Evo. The author writes:

"The Evo Flattop Grill puts a professional 360 degree round professional kitchen right on your deck or patio. It's certain to become the center of activity and focus because of its uniqueness and unmatched cooking method."

Distinctive Kitchens - June 2009

2009-06-20T22:58:00.000-07:00

Distinctive Kitchen Solutions magazine featured the Evo Affinity 25E Electric Cooking Station in their June 2009 issue. The article features an image of the circular cooktop that can "manage a wide range of menu possibilities."

Faith Middleton Radio Interview - June 2009

2009-06-16T14:58:00.000-07:00

Faith Middleton, the two-time Peabody Award-winning radio host on Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network (WNPR affiliate) recently conducted a radio interview with Evo President Bob Shingler on her show "Food Schmooze."

Faith "test-drove" Evo for a week and then delivered thoughts about the product. Some of her quotes about Evo:

"Unbelievable"
"I've cooked everything imaginable on this grill and I'm out-of-my-mind excited."
"This is the grill of a lifetime."
"It is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen, it's so beautiful."
"You can literally do anything on this grill."

For more than 25 years, the Faith Middleton Show has been widely recognized for fostering insightful, thought-provoking conversation. Faith Middleton offers her listeners some of the world's most fascinating people and subjects. Lori Mack and Cameron Henning are producers of the show, which has been inducted into the Connecticut Magazine Hall of Fame as "Best Local Talk Show".

HuHot Mongolian Grill - May 2009

2009-06-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

Founded in 1999, Montana-based HuHot Mongolian Grills (25+ locations) is the fastest growing Mongolian grill concept in the United States. Their recent "Have Grill, Will Travel" campaign features Evo as the centerpiece of their catering production.

The "create your own stir fry" restaurant offers numerous combinations of meat, seafood, noodles, vegetables and sauces like Samurai Teriyaki, Not-So-Sweet & Sour, Kung Pao…Yow and Five Village Fire Szechuan.

Saucy Rubs Blog - May 2009

2009-05-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

Evo is always featured at Compadres weekend, an annual event consisting of men eating and drinking in the Oregon woods. Compadres and Saucy Rubs founder, Adam Cox writes on his blog:

"The main attraction was cooking on the Evo Flattop itself. [Evo Chef Adam] Zwerling brought his Evo, and I brought mine. His was setup in the middle of the whole campsite, while mine was in the kitchen. This allowed all the Compadres to come around the Evo and be a part of the cooking if they wanted."

Portland Street of Dreams - May 2009

2009-05-28T17:33:00.000-07:00

Evo was featured on the Portland Street of Dreams blog. The author writes:

"With summer upon us the Evo cooktop appliance would be a great alternative to the traditional outdoor grill for your outdoor living space. Plus, they have indoor and tabletop versions so the good times can last all year long."

The 2009 Portland Street of Dreams show, which runs August 1-30 in Portland's Pearl District, will highlight nine upscale penthouses in four buildings, allowing guests to experience coveted views of the city while envisioning the urban lifestyle.

The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland is the original producer of the NW Natural Street of Dreams, which has now been replicated in 500 cities around the country, and has brought the show to the Portland Metro area annually since 1976.

Kitchen + Bath Business - March 2009

2009-03-30T12:38:00.000-07:00

Kitchen and Bath Business Magazine featured the Evo Affinity 30G Cooktop as their "product of the week" in their Industry Watch Newsletter in March 2009.

Evo Saves the Day at Resort in Hawaii

2009-03-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

At about 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, the Hawaiian Island of Oahu experienced an Island-wide power outage caused by a lightning strike to power lines. The lightning storm over Honolulu knocked out electricity for almost the entire island of Oahu as people from Waikiki to Kaneohe were plunged into darkness including President Obama, who was there for the memorial service of his grandmother.

At the Halekulani Resort in Waikiki, Executive Chef Vikram Garg didn't panic because he had Evo on his side. On the morning of December 27th, Chef Vikram cooked a full breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage and hash browns for 400 guests - on a single Evo Professional Wheeled Cart. "I love it and our guests love it - we cook everything on it," said Chef Vikram.

Find It! Kitchen & Bath Source Book 2009

2009-03-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

Evo's Affinity 25E Residential Cooktop appears in Find It! Kitchen & Bath Source Book™, the Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publication that helps homeowners find products to create a truly one-of-a-kind kitchen or bath. It is a compilation of resources for luxury kitchen and bath products.

Evo on Portland NBC-TV Affiliate

2009-02-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

Evo's Professional Wheeled Cart was featured in live broadcast from the Portland Home and Garden Show on the local NBC affiliate. Host Drew Carney cooked bacon and pancakes with Evo retailer Outdoor Kitchen World.

Northwest Palate Magazine - December 2008

2008-11-13T13:56:00.000-08:00

Northwest Palate magazine, which explores food and wine of the Pacific Northwest, featured Evo in their 2008 Holiday Gift Guide "Foodie Gifts That Dazzle." The magazine calls Evo "King of the Grill" and discusses plancha style cooking.

HGTV Marketplace

2008-11-12T12:33:00.000-08:00

HGTV's "Marketplace" - an online shopping portal - features the Evo Affinity 25E Cooktop (as seen on KBIS 2008).

Golf Business - October 2008

2008-10-29T13:13:00.001-07:00

In October 2008, Golf Business magazine writes about Evo as a "Bright Idea." Author David Gould reports about the success that GlenArbor Club in Beford Hills, New York is having with Evo Flattop Grills. Chef Carey Favreau reports that Evo becomes the star of the show at the club's open-air dining events where "people are always around the grill."

Chef Carey reports that the club is not only entertaining and feeding guests with style, but also saving money through less food waste and less expense on other types of equipment like hot transfer/storage equipment, chafing dishes, charcoal grated grills, cassette burners and additional fuel.

Everyday Dish on FOX TV - Grilled Salad

2008-10-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

Julie Hasson from Everyday Dish prepares grilled hearts of romaine salad on Evo on the "Better Portland" show on the Fox television affiliate in Portland. The host says "this is the coolest grill I've ever seen." Julie sears the lettuce and croutons at the same time.

Bill Hansen's Catering Newsletter - October 2008

2008-10-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

Bill Hansen, catering legend, wrote about Evo in his October 2008 Newsletter.

For more than 10 years, Bill Hansen has offered the Leading Caterers of America website as a service to catering professionals and for people looking to find a caterer for their special event. Bill Hansen caters, coordinates, trains, teaches, motivates, manages, and writes. His Bill Hansen Catering generates nearly $2 million in annual sales. During his career, Hansen has catered thousands of events and served millions of people including Pope John Paul II and three U. S. Presidents. As an instructor at Florida International University, Hansen has taught Catering Management, since 1990, and he wrote Off-Premise Catering Management, which many consider to be the definitive text on the subject.

Slow Food Nation - San Francisco - August 2008

2008-09-04T08:29:00.000-07:00

Chef Rohit Singh, guest chef at Culinary Institute of America (CIA), St. Helena, California used an Evo Professional Tabletop to cook Indian breads at the Slow Food Nation event at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Chef Singh and his team served about 5,000 Indian breads from Evo and other equipment to 60,000 guests in attendance in the Bread Pavillion. Lesley Stahl of 60 minutes was there to profile the event.

Arkansas Democrat Gazette - August 2008

2008-08-25T11:40:00.000-07:00

Evo's Companion Cart was featured in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette newspaper on August 23, 2008 in the "Tools and Toys" section. The author notes features and benefits of Evo and points out other models available to build into outdoor kitchens; electric versions for indoor installation.

K+BB Kitchen and Bath Business - August 2008

2008-08-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

The Evo Affinity 25E Cook Top was showcased in Kitchen and Bath Business magazine in August 2008 in their "What's Hot in Cooktops" section.

K+BB magazine, published by Nielsen Media, reaches more than 50,000 kitchen and bath designers, architects, custom builders, remodelers, etc. each month. The magazine delivers exclusive features on cutting-edge design installations, new products, business developments, industry personalities, best practices and solid market research.

Fox 12 Oregon - Better Portland Show

2008-08-01T15:06:00.001-07:00

Julie Hasson from Everydaydish.tv recently made homemade pizzas on Evo on the Fox TV Affiliate in Oregon. Kara Mack from Fox reports alongside Ms. Hasson on the Better Portland show.

Residential Architect (ra) magazine - July 2008

2008-07-28T12:50:00.000-07:00

Residential Architect (RA) magazine featured the Evo Affinity 30G outdoor appliance in the new products section of the July 2008 issue - their annual vacation home issue.

RA is the only magazine exclusively for architects who design homes. It delivers substantive editorial on marketing, presentation, products, technology & business management to 22,000 architects & designers.

Int'l Caterers Assoc, CommuniCater Newsletter - 2008

2008-07-28T09:22:00.000-07:00

The ICA CommuniCater newsletter ran a story about Evo in use at The French Gourmet, a San Diego-based caterer. The story contains two pictures of chefs cooking on Evo - one searing fois gras and making sauces, the other cooking veggie and chicken skewers.

HGTV at K/BIS 2008 - Outdoor Kitchen Grills

2008-07-24T12:31:00.000-07:00

The popularity of outdoor kitchens continues to skyrocket. HGTV recently featured highlights from K/BIS 2008 on their website, and showed the Evo Affinity 30G (outdoor built-in) in their Outdoor Kitchen Grills section. Note: Evo is the second product featured in the clip.

The host says: "With outdoor grills like this, you may never cook inside again. This cool [Evo] grill was built for a party. The built-in flush mount design goes with granite, marble or concrete tops."

Continental Airlines Magazine - July 2008

2008-07-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

Continental Airlines magazine featured the Evo Professional Wheeled Cart in their July 2008 issue, calling it the "Get-Together Grill."

The author says Evo is "one attractive barbeque that won't be placed in the corner, out of sight."

RV Cooking Show - Oh My Gosh Steak

2008-07-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

Chef Doug Miner of Cross Wind Catering recently prepared "Oh My Gosh Steak" on an Evo Professional Cart for the RV Cooking Show - a virtual cooking class on wheels with an RV travel twist that takes viewers on adventures to some of the most sought-after or interesting but little-known RV locales in the country and then creates a healthy, easy, delicious destination-related recipe in host Evanne Schmarder's RV kitchen.

Evo at K/BIS, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford

2008-07-08T14:02:00.000-07:00

As part of their Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (K/BIS) coverage, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford featured Evo indoor and outdoor appliances. Danny Lipford is the host and executive producer of Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford®, a nationally syndicated weekly half-hour television show entering its 11th season that appears on more than 200 stations in 175 markets.

In the clip below, host and producer Allen Lyle calls Evo "one of my favorites; it's on my cool list."

Danny is on The Weather Channel more than 30 times a week and hosts The Home Depot Project of the Week on Saturdays. Danny has also served as the longtime home improvement expert for The Early Show on CBS, where he made more than 100 appearances over seven years. Other national TV shows that have tapped into Danny's expertise as a guest include LIVE with Regis & Kelly, Inside Edition, CNN's Open House and more.

Timber Homes Illustrated - June 2008

2008-06-30T15:08:00.000-07:00

Timber Homes Illustrated featured the Evo Affinity 30G (built-in) in their June 2008 issue - the "Kitchen Trends" issue.

Timber Homes Illustrated, the #1 selling timber home magazine in North America, is a complete architectural guide to classic wood homes including buying, decorating and remodeling.

Louisville Magazine - June 2008

2008-06-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

Louisville Magazine featured the Evo Companion Cart in it's annual home and garden issue. The magazine is a lifestyle and general-interest monthly magazine for residents of metropolitan Louisville. The magazine has won hundreds of awards for writing, photography and design from the Society of Professional Journalists and is widely recognized as the city’s best and most influential magazine.

The article notes that with the Companion Cart, you flip three latches and the cart becomes a tabletop for your next tailgating event.

Kansas City Bullsheet - June 2008

2008-06-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

The Kansas City Bullsheet, a monthly publication of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, featured several pictures of Evo in their June 2008 edition, along with the article "Portland Kirk Class Return Features Kobe Burgers and Foie Gras." The pictures show BBQ team Steve Johnson, Dave Goodman, Doug Miner and Adam "Huey" Cox cooking bacon, Kobe beef burgers, chopped mushrooms and onions and Foie Gras at a Paul Kirk pitmaster class held on April 6th.

Uncrate.com - June 2008

2008-06-13T09:00:00.001-07:00

Uncrate.com, the "buyer's guide for men" recently posted the Evo Wheeled Cart on their website. "The circular, flat-top stainless steel grill features an open design, inviting guests and diners to gather around and wonder at your cooking skill."

Uncrate is a web magazine for guys who love stuff. Their team finds the best gadgets, clothes, cars, DVDs and more.

CNET Blog - June 2008

2008-06-06T09:16:00.000-07:00

CNET's Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets blog featured an article about Evo titled "Camping, grilling in style." The author, Brian Krepshaw, notes that Evo solves the problem of food falling through the grates of a traditional open-flame grill. He also mentions the versatility of Evo and the new indoor and outdoor built-in models.

"The solid steel cooking surfaces are round and inviting, allowing for several people to get together and cook at once. Sip some wine and chat with your friends as you each cook your own dishes to your particular taste. Or unleash your inner Rachel Ray or Mario Batali and host a cooking demonstration. Whatever your choice, your next event is sure to be a splash--indoors or out."

CNET.com shows people how technology can enhance and enrich their life, providing information, tools, and advice that help consumers decide what to buy and how to get the most out of technology.

Cookin' With Cutty TV, Hawaii - 2008

2008-06-03T08:19:00.000-07:00

Barry "Cutty" Cutler has a television show "Cookin' with Cutty" on the Big Island of Hawaii. He uses Evo front and center for demonstration cooking and calls Evo a "revolutionary product."

“Cookin’ With Cutty” is a nationally syndicated half-hour family television show, which promotes positive health and nutrition lifestyle choices for children and their parents. Fast-paced, high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely & the Kids focus on the benefits of eating well, exercising and being tobacco free. Their mission is to encourage good health, nutrition and fitness habits to children around the world, with the hopes they will carry them into their adulthood. Filmed entirely on location throughout the beautiful Islands of Hawaii, Cookin’ With Cutty informs and educates children, parents and families.

Boca Raton Observer - May 2008

2008-05-27T12:55:00.000-07:00

The Boca Raton Observer published an article about the "Toys of Summer" in their May 2008 Men's Issue, which included a picture and description of the Evo Professional Wheeled Cart. The sub-title of the article is "The coolest gear, gadgets and gizmos for men."

Decorating Magazine - Summer 2008

2008-05-27T12:43:00.001-07:00

Decorating Magazine - a special interest publication of Better Homes and Gardens, featured a picture of the Evo Professional Wheeled Cart in the "Kitchen and Bath" section. Evo was featured alongside two other products in a section entitled "groovy grills are hot stuff...unexpected shapes give today's gas models their sizzle."

Good Day Oregon Fox News - Memorial Day

2008-05-26T10:10:00.000-07:00

Evo retailer Northwest Natural Gas was featured on a special grilling segment on Good Day Oregon on the local Fox affiliate in Portland.

Catersource Magazine - May/June 2008

2008-05-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

Catersource Magazine's May/June 2008 edition featured an article on outdoor cooking, which discusses the popularity of live cooking demonstrations. "Ever since the Food Network hit the culinary scene...people have gained a newfound affinity for watching chefs cook and perform on the fly."

Said Vicki Vaughn, owner of California-based Perfect Taste, Inc. Catering & Events: "We have four Evo grills and all our guests love them; they've never seen anything like it before and many want to know where they can get a grill like ours. But what guests really respond to is the fact that they see the food cooking, they hear it sizzling, they smell it and it's an all around experience."

Vaughn goes on to discuss the versatility of Evo and the benefit of having her chefs come out and perform in front of guests.

Custom Home Outdoors - Spring 2008

2008-05-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

Evo appeared in the Spring 2008 issue of Custom Home Outdoors, a suplement to Custom Home and Pool & Spa News, in their "What's New: Outdoor Products" section. A picture of the Affinity 30G appears.

Evo on HGTV - K/BIS 2008

2008-04-29T19:52:00.000-07:00

Evo appeared on the HGTV Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2008 Special. The show featured the latest products and trends from K/BIS and highlighted the Evo Affinity Series, particularly the Affinity 30G. Evo is also listed in the HGTV MarketPlace in the "See It On TV, Buy It Online" section.

Owned and hosted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, K/BIS brings together the world's top designers and manufacturers to share the latest ideas in kitchen and bath design.

Food and Hotel Asia - Show Daily

2008-04-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

Evo was mentioned in the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) show daily newspaper along with international trade partner, Greenfield Worldtrade. The article highlighted Greenfield's new product lines including Evo and reported Greenfield successfully sold 25% of the products that were on the exhibition floor in the first day alone.

Held in Singapore, FHA is Asia’s largest international food and hospitality event with over 36,000 trade visitors and 2,330 exhibiting companies. At the show, Evo featured its Professional Wheeled Cart.

Club and Resort Business - April 2008

2008-04-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

Club and Resort Business featured an Evo Professional Wheeled Cart in the Food Service Equipment section on their website.

Club & Resort Business provides ideas for Private, Semi-Private, Resort and Upscale Daily Fee Golf Clubs (Municipal golf facilities), City/Dining Clubs, Yacht Clubs, and Management Companies through coverage of topics such as design and renovation, food and beverage, course and grounds, technology, recreation and fitness, marketing and membership, golf operations as well as issues and events that affect the Club and Resort industry.

Food Styling for Photographers

2008-04-21T12:12:00.000-07:00

Photographers, and especially food stylists, love to photograph Evo because of it's beautiful, dark, seasoned cooksurface and ability to display food product exceptionally well. Which is why Linda Bellingham and Jean Ann Bybee chose to use Evo in their new book, Food Styling for Photographers. This book is a "guide to creating your own appetizing art" with tricks and techniques used by professional food stylists. An Evo Professional Tabletop grill is shown in several shots within the "Meeting Meat Head-On" where a skirt steak is prepared and shot.

House and Home - April 2008

2008-04-14T13:45:00.000-07:00

House and Home Magazine featured an Evo Companion Cart in a special "Great Outdoors" section. In the article, they report "cooking outdoors becomes a social activity with Evo...which combines a portable flat-top cooking surface with the stability of a cart." The article also calls out Evo retailer Percy Guidry's Hearth and Patio, Lafayette.

House & Home is south Louisiana’s original home-and-garden magazine, with free circulation in the greater Baton Rouge and Lafayette areas. Published monthly since 1997 by Renaissance Publishing Group, LLC, House & Home’s readers have enjoyed more than 100 full-color issues that celebrate the finest expressions of south Louisiana style, design, culture and living.

Portland Picks for Men - April 2008

2008-04-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

Portland Picks for Men - a weekly blog, featured Evo as "Mandatory Gear" and called Evo "the evolution of outdoor grilling" The article also reports: "the technological reasons why these grills are king are too extensive to list" and shows a picture of a Evo Professional Wheeled Cart.

MWR Today - April 2008

2008-04-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

MWR Today published an article about Evo's environmental factors - efficiency, reduced air pollution and longer lifespan. MWR Today is the only monthly magazine that focuses exclusively on MWR and all of the programs MWR entails, as a means to keep MWR professionals informed about the latest developments in military MWR from a program, products, and services perspective. Read by an audience of more than 10,000 and influencing decisions made across the MWR field, MWR Today is the principal source of information, products, and services for MWR professionals worldwide.

Foodservice & Hospitality - March 2008

2008-04-04T16:38:00.000-07:00

Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine, Canada's hospitality business magazine, published an article titled "The Great Outdoors" focusing on how foodservice operators recreate the sights, sounds and aromas of the backyard barbeque. A picture of three chefs cooking on three Evo Professional Commercial Wheeled Carts - taken at the Phoenician in Scottsdale - appears on the front page of the article.

My Urban Garden Deco Guide - March 2008

2008-03-29T23:06:00.000-07:00

London-based designer and trend-watcher Anne Robert, who posts a daily blog about products and designs for patios, roof tops, and urban gardens, reports that Evo has "so many more possibilities than a BBQ."

She also comments about the versatility - "the list of cooking techniques you can use with it is quite astonishing" and the round shape and design - "many family members or guests can get involved. I always pity the poor Dad holding the fort alone in front of a smoking BBQ."

The post features a picture of an Evo Professional Wheeled Cart as well as a link to an Evo cooking demonstration by Executive Chef Adam Zwerling.

Special Events "Eventline" Newsletter - March 2008

2008-03-13T11:38:00.001-07:00

Eventline, a newsletter from Special Events Magazine featured an Evo Professional Cart and Tabletop in their March edition. The article highlights Evo's "performance with environmental protections."

Special Events Magazine offers comprehensive, behind-the-scenes analysis of events from the professional's perspective covering all aspects of the special event industry, from design and menu inspiration to practical tips, sources for products and services, and business management tips. Special Events Magazine reaches directors and managers of the special events industry, including food and beverage managers; hotel food and beverage directors, party and event rental dealers; event producers; and planners and manufacturers of special event supplies.

Appliancist / I Wish I Had This

2008-02-29T08:14:00.000-08:00

Two gear blogs (http://www.iwishihadthis.com/ and http://www.appliancist.com/) recently posted stories about the Evo Affinity 25E Cook Top and the Affinity 30G outdoor flattop grill.

5 Star Landscape Design Show

2008-02-27T12:32:00.000-08:00

5 Star Landscape Design, an Evo retailer based in Jacksonville Florida featured Evo in a built-in outdoor kitchen on their weekly television show called The 5 Star Design Show. Specifically, they show an Evo Professional Tabletop model placed onto a built-in countertop pedestal along with a traditional built-in grill, refrigerator and cabinets. The hosts point out and demonstrate that with Evo you can cook almost anything from pancakes to vegetable stir-fry to blackened fish. The show appears locally on Comcast channel 7 on Saturdays at 9:30 am.

Watch the video here.

Evo's Chef Adam Visits Sunset Magazine

2008-02-19T10:56:00.000-08:00

Evo's Executive Chef, Adam Zwerling recently performed a cooking demonstration for Menlo Park, California-based Sunset Magazine. The demo took place on the back patio of the Sunset home for editors, writers and other staff. Chef Adam cooked a variety of fare including chicken, steak, fish, potatoes, vegetables and a fruit flambé dessert, showing a number of cooking techniques.

Sunset was the first major magazine to zone editorial content to reflect regional differences in climate and travel opportunities and the first to include nutritional data. The magazine reflects the development and sophistication of America’s frontier; the tastes, the trends; and the lifestyle innovations. Sunset's circulation stands at nearly 1.5 million.

Omnivore Atlanta - February 2008

2008-02-04T11:24:00.000-08:00

Cliff Bostock writes a foodie blog which appears in Atlanta's alternative newspaper, "Creative Loafing." In February 2008, he posted about Evo, calling it "The Perfect Grill."

Cooking For Profit Magazine - January 2008

2008-01-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

Cooking For Profit magazine featured Evo in a story about "Ethnic Menu Magic." The special section called out "exotic gas cooking equipment [that] delivers unique menu solutions."

The article reports "if you like the idea of display grilling in the round but don't have room for a six-foot Mongolian Grill, Evo has introduced a line of lightweight round display grills that are mounted in attractive stainless steel cook centers. They are designed specifically for display cooking and can be used to prepare burgers, grill pancakes or do a stir-fry."

The article featured a picture of the Affinity 30Ge Refrigerated Service Table.

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies - January 2008

2008-01-14T12:33:00.000-08:00

FE&S magazine's January 2008 issue features the Evo Refrigerated Service Table in their "Product Showcase" section (pictured upper left corner below). The description indicates the RST is "suitable for use in cafeterias or exhibition kitchens" and comes with "dishwasher safe sliding drawers with removable plastic bins."

Everyday Dish - January 2008

2008-01-10T14:59:00.000-08:00

Evo was recently featured in a cooking video from www.everydaydish.tv a cooking show/website inspired by great tasting, healthy food all created from plant based ingredients. The regular show feature recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, kid-friendly food, appetizers and fabulous desserts. Chefs demonstrate simple techniques for preparing meals with whole grains, beans, fresh fruit and vegetables, along with tofu, tempeh, seitan and to die for desserts.

This segment featured Grilled Veggies With Balsamic Viniagrette cooked on Evo.

Cooking For Profit magazine - December 2007

2008-01-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

The December issue of Cooking For Profit magazine features an article about trends and equipment coming out of the NAFEM (North American Food Equipment Manufacturers) show. As part of their Solution Series, the article is titled "New & Improved Equipment & Technologies Offer Fresh Solutions for Foodservice Operators."

The article shows a picture of the Evo Affinity 30Ge Refrigerated Service Table and describes how Evo's NAFEM show display included "an innovative round presentation cooking grill with integrated service cart or refrigerated service table." Further, it indicates that Evo's "crowd pleasing" 30 inch diameter seasoned steel cook surface can be used for presentation grilling, braising or sauteing and can be fueled by natural gas or propane.

MWR Today - December 2007

2007-12-15T12:04:00.000-08:00

MWR Today featured an article in their "Hot New Products" section about the Affinity 25E Presentation Cooking Station. MWR Today is the official publication of the International Military Community Executives Association.

Hearth & Home magazine - December 2007

2007-12-03T09:22:00.000-08:00

Hearth and Home, the voice of the hearth, patio and barbeque industries, writes about trends and new barbeques in their December 2008 article entitled "R&D on Overtime!" The author says they are seeing two emerging trends - an increase in electric grills and the introduction of flattop grills "on which food cooks on a griddle-like surface and is not exposed to an open flame at all."

Highlighting these trends, the Evo Affinity Series grills (30G and 25E) are prominently featured in the article, along with a large picture of the 30G built-in.

MWR Today - November 2007

2007-11-12T14:31:00.000-08:00

The November issue of MWR Today magazine announced that Evo was awarded a GSA contract, which gives government agencies access to Evo products at favorable terms. The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA supplies products and communications for U.S. government offices, provides transportation and office space to federal employees, and develops government wide cost-minimizing policies, among other management tasks. The article goes on to mention that Evo is installed at several government facilities including Tyndall's Golf Club, Florida; Fort Jackson Officers Club, S. Carolina; and Galaxies Club in Sasebo, Japan.

Restaurant Business - November 2007

2007-11-07T10:01:00.000-08:00

Restaurant Business magazine featured a story about "Traveling Gear" in their November 2007 issue. The author Tom O'Brien discusses "Flattop cookers ...particularly well suited to outdoor presentation cooking."

The article was accompanied by a comparison chart of offsite gear and includes the Evo Professional Commercial Cart and Tabletop.

Catersource magazine - Nov/Dec 2007

2007-11-01T16:57:00.000-07:00

Catersource magazine gives an inside look at the catersource 2007 showcase event called Intrigue. A picture of an Evo Affinity 25E Presentation Station (lower right) is shown at the event, which was held at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The author Ingrid Nagy (and owner of Catering by Design) applaudes Evo's live-action display cooking capabilities "which are great, by the way" and goes on to say the units "work off electricity, not propane, so they can be used indoors, and they are really catering friendly."

Club & Resort Business - October 2007

2007-10-15T15:30:00.000-07:00

Club & Resort Business magazine featured the Evo Affinity 25E Cart in the "Product Showcase" section of their October issue. The primary features of the 25E Cart were included as well as a picture the unit.

Great Day Houston - October 2007

2007-10-15T10:20:00.000-07:00

The CBS television affiliate in Houston (KHOU) featured Evo in several cooking segments on their morning TV show - Great Day Houston. Chefs from Clary's Seafood Restaurant use Evo to cook a cajun red snapper at about the 6:15 point in the video. Houston-based grill retailer Chim Chimneys supplied Evo for the show.

The Half Moon Bay Review - October 2007

2007-10-04T09:43:00.000-07:00

The Half Moon Bay (CA) Review ran a story about Rebecca Seeley-Kavaliku, owner of Gourmet Appliance, a high-end dealer that carries Evo. The article discusses the elite appliance market and how Evo fits into her product mix. "It's like a Benihana's type thing," said shop worker Tammy Houston of the Evo Flattop Grill, a product well geared for the signature chop and flip showmanship of the popular Japanese restaurant chain. "It's really big right now."

The store concept is to deliver commercial grade appliances to residential customers. "We're selling stuff for the classiness of it, but we service everything we sell. It's lifetime warranty stuff and things that work for the Coastside because of the rust."

Residential Design & Build/Qualified Remodeler - October 2007

2007-10-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

Residential Design & Build magazine and Qualified Remodeler, specialty publications for the custom home builder market, featured the Evo Affinity 25E Cook Top in their new products section. The magazines indicate Evo is "designed to create social cooking environments in both indoor and outdoor kitchens. It incorporates a circular flattop cooking surface with independent cooking zones."

About.com: Barbeques and Grilling

2007-09-24T17:48:00.000-07:00

Derrick Riches, freelance technical writer, outdoor cooking products industry consultant and avid backyard chef has served as About's guide to Barbecue and Grilling for over nine years. Over the years Derrick has cooked on hundreds of grills, smokers and pretty much anything else you can fire up on the patio. In his article "The best of the best grill on the market" he calls Evo the "Ultimate Tech" grill and "truly the perfect grill for entertaining" and its round shape provide the ability to "have several people cooking at once."

Colorado Homes & Lifestyles - September 2007

2007-09-19T14:45:00.000-07:00

In an article entitled "Witness The Evolution of Colorado Contemporary Design," Colorado Homes and Lifestyles magazine featured a picture of an Evo Tabletop Companion (right side of photo below). The grill is prominently featured on the rooftop of a new townhome project in the ballpark district of Downtown Denver. This project challenged 7 of Denver's most notable contemporary designers to create the ultimate Colorado contemporary experience.

MWR Today - September 2007

2007-09-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

MWR Today, the offical publication of the International Military Community Executives Association, featured Evo in a two-page spread. The article discusses Evo's history and highlights its growing list of customers including Five-star resorts, private clubs, corporate dining halls, and military facilities including Tyndall AFB, Fort Jackson, and Camp Zama in Japan. The article also discusses Evo's Professional Wheeled Cart and Affinity 25E Cart in detail and features a spotlight biography on Charlie Zupsic, Evo's Chief Operations Officer.

Appliance Magazine - August 2007

2007-08-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

In their 41st annual cooking report entitled "Cooking and Looking Smart," Appliance Magazine discusses consumers "love affair with higher-end appliances."

The article highlights several appliance manufacturers including Evo, which is described as "versatile" and "designed to turn cooking into entertainment, inside or outside, in a residential or commercial setting." The article goes on to say that Evo is used by foodservice professionals in various culinary institutes and fine hotels and includes several photos of the an Evo Professional Wheeled Cart as well as an Evo Affinity 25E cooktop for indoor residential applications.

Chef Adam sets a new world record on live TV - August 2007

2007-08-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

Adam Zwerling, Evo's corporate chef, established a new world record this morning for pancake flipping. Zwerling flipped 651 pancakes, easily surpassing the previous world record of 555 pancakes flipped by one man in the span of one hour. As with the previous record, Zwerling used three (3) Evo Flattop Grills to cook pancakes that were no less than 5 inches in diameter, no more than 0.39 inches thick, and cooked through without being burned.

Chef Mark Bernetich, Corporate Chef for Sysco Food Services in Portland, served as the official judge at this morning’s record-setting event. Wilsonville, Oregon-based Sysco hosted the event, provided the pancake ingredients and collected donations to benefit Special Olympics of Oregon. Drew Carney, TV reporter for Portland’s NewsChannel 8 covered the event live on his “Out and About” television show. Watch the video by clicking here. Also, see pictures here. So far, the story has been picked up by NBC stations in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Quincy, IL.

Evo at Hawaiian Home Expo - August 2007

2007-08-05T14:21:00.000-07:00

Leisure Island Grills, an Evo reseller on the Big Island of Hawaii recently displayed built-in and freestanding Evo circular flattop grills at the the Kona Building & Design Expo at the Keauhou Convention Center. The event featured 100 exhibits from local companies in the areas of home design, construction, home decorating, landscaping, pools and spas, indoor and outdoor furniture, home security and more.

Chef magazine - August 2007

2007-08-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

Chef, the magazine for Foodservice Professionals, mentioned Evo in an article that focused on the hot topics discussed at the CaterArts Symposium recently held at Sullivan University. Author and James Beard Foundation nominated chef Eric LeVine reports "Evo flattop griddles have made a great difference in chef action stations. Evo has indoor and outdoor flattops for different demands and locations."

Special Events magazine - August 2007

2007-08-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

The Evo Affinity 25E Cart was featured on the front page of the Event Equipment section of the Special Events magazine website, the premier information source for event catering. The description indicates a 25-inch cooking surface with electronically controlled inner and outer heaters, a steel cooking surface that is is easy to clean and durable and a cabinet that stores up to eight sheet pans.

Kitchens and Baths - August 2007

2007-07-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

Kitchens and Baths, a special interest publication from Woman's Day magazine featured an Evo Companion Tabletop grill in their 2007 issue. The grill was part of their outdoor living section focusing on "the latest crop of great-looking--and performing--grills." The article praises Evo for its edge-to-edge cooking, versatility and ease-of-use.

Retail Observer - August 2007

2007-07-20T15:18:00.001-07:00

The August 2007 edition of Retail Observer, a trade magazine for kitchen and bath designers, featured Evo in a cover story, highlighting its social benefits. The article discusses Evo's revolutionary design and wide-reaching acceptance by commercial foodservice and has a number of pictures of Evo installations.

This issue also featured our latest ad with our indoor residential grill, the Affinity 25E.

New Homes and Design Magazine - August 2007

2007-07-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

The cover of the August 2007 issue of New Homes and Design magazine, a publication produced by Island Girl Trading Company in Florida, features an outdoor kitchen installation with a built-in Evo Affinity 30G. You can see it on the right side of the kitchen island in the picture here.

Toledo Blade - July 2007

2007-07-17T08:44:00.000-07:00

The Toledo Blade writes about planning an outdoor kitchen, referring to Deborah Krasner's book. The article asks the reader to imagine cooking breakfast in an outdoor kitchen with a flattop grill, serving french toast, fried eggs, bacon and sausage.

Beaverton Valley Times - July 2007

2007-07-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

The Beaverton Valley Times writes about the trend in upscale grills, noting that Evo is ideal for making anything you'd prepare on a traditional grill plus a lot of things you can't do on normal grills (pancakes, eggs, pizza, fajitas, etc.). The column also reports that Evo is a healthier way to cook.

The New Outdoor Kitchen by Deborah Krasner

2007-06-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

In her book The New Outdoor Kitchen, Deborah Krasner writes about the benefits of flattop grills and includes a picture of an Evo Professional cart. Benefits, according to Deborah, include "absolutely no flare-ups," ease of cleaning and cooking versatility.

Chase Park Plaza Hotel creates theme dinners with Evo

2007-06-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

The Chase Park Plaza hotel in St. Louis creates social events and dinners around Evo ranging from Clam Bakes to Mongolian BBQs.

PDX Magazine June 2007

2007-06-11T10:29:00.000-07:00

Evo is regularly used at food and wine festivals like The Bite of Oregon. Pictured below, an Evo Professional cart is being used to prepare fresh Dungeness crab cakes.

Market of Choice - Summer 2007

2007-06-08T17:36:00.000-07:00

In their seasonal magazine, regional grocer Market of Choice featured Evo, focusing on its ability to cook Asian fare. The piece highlights the flattop's ability to better serve the dining guest by allowing them to "pick the ingredients" satisfying their taste preference and portion control desires.

Food & Wine magazine - June 2007

2007-06-08T17:26:00.001-07:00

Food and Wine magazine named Evo a "best grill for parties," describing Evo as a plancha-style grill. The article goes on to say "Evo grills can cook food laid directly on the surface, like a gridldle or a Spanish plancha, or in pots and pans. Evo has also just introduced a built-in version for indoor kitchens."

Modesto Bee - May 2007

2007-05-17T16:26:00.000-07:00

The Modesto Bee (California) ran a story entitled "Fire up the grill!" highlighting the summer grilling season's product lineup. Evo was mentioned by name: "There's also the sleek flattop cooking surface from Evo. No need to worry about shrimp falling into the flames with the flattop."

A picture of the Evo Professional Wheeled Cart was also included with the caption reading in part "No flame-licked steaks here. The fire never touches the food."