When you're setting up your permanent buffet, you have a choice. In the past, you had to use a well with water piped in and heated underneath the trays of food to keep it evenly heated and keep it from burning. The heated water would sometime create steam leaving crispy food items a little on the soggy side if not changed out frequently. There had to be a better way. Nowadays, you can choose a dry well, and there are many advantages for your restaurant by doing so. Here's a look at some benefits of using a dry well in your foodservice operation.