This contest started on 4/16/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 The Fresh Market Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 The Fresh Market Gift Card to give to one of you guys.

The game- the first 20 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $20 Gift Card is good at any The Fresh Market location (thefreshmarket.com for locations, info).

* Jackie Robinson Day- April 15, 2024.

And you guys thought – that paying your taxes was the only “terrific” thing to celebrate today!

From Wikipedia.com:

Jackie Robinson Day is a traditional event which occurs annually on April 15 in Major League Baseball (MLB), commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut. Celebrated at MLB ballparks, on that one day, all players, coaches, and managers on both teams, and the umpires, wear Robinson’s uniform number, 42. April 15 was Opening Day in 1947, Robinson’s first season in the major leagues.
Initiated for the first time on April 15, 2004, the festivity is a result of Robinson’s memorable career, best known for becoming the first black major league baseball player of the modern era in 1947.[1][2] His debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers (today’s Los Angeles Dodgers) ended approximately 80 years of baseball segregation, also known as the baseball color line, or color barrier.[2] Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

This contest started on 4/15/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 10 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $10 Gift Card is good at any Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location. You can check krispykreme.com for locations/info.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 4/14/24- King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant).

One of Jeff Eats favorite menu items…

ROAST DUCK & WONTON NOODLES SOUP
($14)

King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant
330 Northeast 167th Street
North Miami Beach
(305) 949-2339
Latest Review: 5/1/14

You guys know that this food reviewing gig is purely a subjective call- you know, what I like, you may hate and vice versa…with that in mind, I am telling you guys, that King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant is one of the best Chinese joints in Florida!

North Miami isn’t exactly a hop, skip, and a jump away from Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- so we don’t get down to King Palace as much as we would like!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on May 1st, 2014

***** King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant, 330 Northeast 167th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162, (305) 949-2339.

Hallelujah!

Found a Chinese joint that both the Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Circa 1952 and Real Chinese Food crowds will love…King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant in North Miami.

A recent outing of Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and two other couples “netted” us -egg rolls, pan fried dumplings, bbq roast pork, egg drop soup, wonton soup, sweet & sour pork, roast pork fried rice, Peking pork chops, bbq roast duck, seafood pan fried noodles, frog conjee, were all right on the money. Just so you know, that frog conjee “right on the money-call” wasn’t made by Jeff Eats who declined trying the dish-others at the table assured me that it was delicious and tasted just like chicken.

Let me wrap this up…everybody -is gonna find what to eat at King Palace.

King Palace Chinese Bar-B-Q Restaurant is real good.

The joint is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.

Originally posted on March 28th, 2024.

* Jimmy Williamson and Friends.

Simple tale to tell you guys…

Jimmy Williamson and Friends is an outrageously talented group of musicians-who cover Soul, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, Standard, Show Tunes, Rock and more. If you’re into artists such as Frank Sinatra, Gino Vannelli, The Spinners, Bobby Caldwell, Al Jarreau, Marvin Gaye, The Righteous Brothers, Billy Paul, Player, Firefall, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Orleans, Toto, Wild Cherry and Hall & Oates- then you gotta- go see the group on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 (6pm/ Complimentary) at Legends Lounge located in: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 977-6700.

For you guys who don’t know the Legend Lounge- I’m telling you that it is one of the coolest “rooms” in all of South Florida-to eat/ drink/ dance and see top notch bands and other live entertainment!

From seminolecasinococonutcreek.com:
Legends Lounge
An elevated lounge experience.
Live entertainment. Top-notch spirits & cocktails. NYY Steak’s signature dishes.

Posted on August 11th, 2015

***** NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700.

Way-back on 2/15/12 Jeff Eats told you guys about NYY Steak located in the Seminole Casino Creek Coconut Creek- in Coconut Creek. That “review” is down-below…

Long story short, since that “review” was published, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten in NYY something like 5-times, with the latest “outing”- being last night. For what it’s worth, all of the meals that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have had, were all right on the money!

Last night, I got to thinking that Jeff Eats rarely if ever hears- NYY Steak mentioned in conversations about South Florida’s best steak-joints. No ifs, ands or buts- the 26oz bone-in-ribeye with grilled onions and French fries- that I had last night and didn’t come close to finishing- could easily be matched against the best of breed down here in sunny South Florida-same story for Mrs. Jeff Eats’ pan seared snapper!

Anyway,

Jeff Eats just wanted to mention NYY Steak to you guys, again…

It’s a very good steak joint.

Posted on February 15th, 2012

***** NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700.

Go figure!

One of the best-“upscale steakhouses” in South Florida is located at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in- Coconut Creek…That’s right, the casino where you-gotta wear an oxygen mask because the cigarette smoke is so brutal—as part of a recently completed $150,000,000 renovation/expansion has opened an absolutely georgeous looking steakhouse with fabulous food and service. You can check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices/photos. By the way, NYY is a joint venture–Seminole Indians/New York Yankees (there is another NYY at Yankee Stadium).

NYY…New York Yankees, get it? All kinds, of New York Yankee black/white photos, autographs…no dark wood–or dim lights here…but rather, a great looking open kitchen, light oak woods, bright lights, plenty of glass. Like I said before, an absolutely gorgeous looking joint.

When you check NYY’s menu, try not to get sticker-shock…no question about it- that $51.75 24oz bone in ribeye is “high” even for an upscale steakhouse–Now, I maybe going out on a limb here, but I think- that casino-joints like NYY get a ton of customers using their casino “PLAYER’S CLUB” rewards/points to pay the bill. If I’m right—the restaurant can charge more than what most folks would consider “normal”- because many customers aren’t using real-money. So, if you go there, I think you will find that many of the “diners” are eating on-the-arm.

At this juncture of the discussion, let me tell you that NYY looks totally out of place at the Seminole Casino. Nothing for nothing, but the Seminole Casino isn’t in this boy’s opinion–an upscale looking property. Now, there may-be something more developing at the Seminole Casino that’s gonna get it looking more like the Hard Rock operation in Hollywood-so NYY may eventually make sense, but for right now, NYY looks like a fish out of water. Personally, I don’t see non-casino players making special plans/reservations to eat at NYY, despite the fact that its food is absolutely dynamite.

A recent dinner had me “doing” the aforementioned 24oz ribeye, 28oz porterhouse ($54.75), veal chop milanase ($44.50), roast chicken ($28.50), lemon pepper halibut ($31.50), steak fries ($9.50), lobster mac & cheese ($11). Every item was delicious. On the service front, excellent without the “snotty” know-it-all attitude you find at many upscale steakhouses.

There are two ways to play NYY Steak. You can gamble your heart out…and accumulate points to spend or you can just fork over cash or your credit card at the end of the meal.

NYY Steak is a homerun…pun intended!

NYY Steak is open Monday, Thursday-Sunday 5pm-11pm. The joint is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

Originally posted on March 1st, 2024.

* Singing Sensation- Chris Ruggiero.

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 8pm @ Kings Point In Tamarac.

Rydell, Avalon, Darin, Anka, Valli- you guys gotta checkout singing sensation- Chris Ruggiero!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge fans!

TICKETS JUST WENT ON SALE!

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 8pm

Singing Sensation- Chris Ruggiero

Kings Point In Tamarac
7620 Nob Hill Road,
Tamarac, Florida 33321
Information: (954)726-41203
Tickets: $25 tickets.kingspoint.com

From chrisruggierosings.com:

Chris Ruggiero takes his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at only 24 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation. Chris says, “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount.”
Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, which still airs to this day. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He’s shared the stage with some of the most legendary artists in the history of rock and roll and been inspired to carry the torch. What Michael Bublé did for the swing music of the 40s and 50s, Chris Ruggiero does for the pop-rock standards of the 60s and 70s. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with audiences, his Facebook page reached a staggering 63 million people last year.
“When I’m on stage singing a classic love song and I look out into the audience and see that twinkle in their eyes, I know they’re thinking about a special time and place in their life – or maybe even their first kiss!” Chris says. “It’s magic.“ One of the most important things to Chris is his family, and he considers every audience for whom he performs his family by the end of each show. For Chris, entertaining is not a vocation, it’s a way of life. “Just give me a spotlight and a microphone and tell me what time I go on!”

Originally posted on April 10th, 2024.

* Justin Willman- Illusionati Tour.

TICKETS GO ON SALE: Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 10am @ justinwillman.com.
Fort Lauderdale has a PRESALE that starts on April 10th, 2024 at 10am, Password: MAGIC.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge fans!

Just a taste…

TICKETS: justinwillman.com

For our “purposes”…

JULY 19 FRIDAY
Parker Playhouse @ 7:00pm
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

JULY 20 SATURDAY
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall @ 7:00pm
Fort Myers, Florida

JULY 21 SUNDAY
Steinmetz Hall @ 7:00pm
Orlando, Florida

From ticketmaster.com:

Justin Willman wants to melt your brain while making you laugh. He’s best known as the star and creator of the hit Netflix series Magic For Humans. But you may recognize him from one of his many television appearances (The Tonight Show, The Today Show, Ellen, Conan?). Or maybe you know his work as a host (Baking Impossible; Cupcake Wars; Win, Lose or Draw?). Or maybe he’s the child magician you hired in suburban St. Louis in the ’90s. If you don’t know Justin, he’s a magician and comedian who’s mastered the art of turning cynics into believers (or at least getting them to laugh). His live show is simultaneously mind-blowing and hilarious, and will likely keep you up at night wondering how the heck any of it was possible. Justin is also a proud father, a loving husband, and has zero experience as a licensed boat mechanic (that’s a different Justin Willman).

This contest started on 4/11/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 20 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $20 Gift Card is good at Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445 (561) 498-4900. Check poppiesdelray.com for menu/info.

Posted on July 11th, 2008

***** Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445 (561) 498-4900.

Poppies is a New York “kosher style” deli. Poppies plays” in the same South Florida market as Too-Jays, 3G’s Deli, Gourmet Deli (just to name a few)… not to mention every neighborhood bagel joint.

Poppies is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poppies in addition to its sit-down business, does a tremendous amount of take-out and catering.

I am sure that you have a favorite South Florida– New York “kosher style” deli joint.

Trust me on this, Poppies is right up there with the best of them. Very good food…Very good prices…Terrific menu selection…Large/attractive looking joint with an excellent appetizing department.