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The Benefits of Custom Monogramming and Logo Embroidery  Fiumara Apparel knows creating the right look for your company’s image is important. Our versatile arrangements of aprons, pants, coats, and other accessories are made with the right quality and fit just for you. Have you ever considered adding something a little more personalized to your uniforms? Allow Fiumara Apparel’s embroidery and...

The Reason Chefs Always Wear White  The tradition of wearing white pants, shirts, aprons, coats, and toques as a chef started roughly in the 1800's but remains prominent in kitchens around the world today. Although most chefs have the option to wear a variety of colors while cooking, many chefs, seasoned and new, still consider white the traditional color for...

The Chef Hat Through the Ages Ah, the chef hat. From status symbol at Michelin-star restaurants to hiding place in Ratatouille, the tall white chef hat (otherwise known as a chef toque) has taken on a life of its own. In a tradition dating back thousands of years, the chef hat now holds a very important position in the food...

Dressing to Impress for Front of House Staff  In this age of reviews and brand management, appearances really can be everything when it comes to the reputation of a restaurant. Customers often judge their dining experiences based on the appearance of the establishment and the people who work there as much as the customer service and food quality.  The front-of-house is...