HOT BAR HOT TAKES
Supermarket News Senior Editor Bill Wilson conducted his first rankings of a hot bar at a Mariano’s in Lombard, Ill., in April. THE HOT BAR was judged on assort- ment, quality and cleanliness. The Mariano’s hot bar had an impressive line of entrees, including chicken and beef chimichangas and traditional chicken offerings including tenders and fried chicken. So how did it score? Check out the video and find out. Hot Bar Hot Takes
46 SUPERMARKETNEWS.COM SPRING 2026
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