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Win A $10 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Gift Card (Boca Raton)

Posted on November 14th, 2022 · Boca Raton Contests Deals Italian Pizza Subs/Salads · 17 Comments »

This contest started on 11/14/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 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 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075.

You can check menu/prices at www.ninosofboca.com.

Posted on June 1st, 2015.

***** Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075.

Got this e-mail this morning…

Jeff,
It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife at Friday night’s Morris Day & The Time concert in Pompano Beach. Terrific show.
As I mentioned, my wife and I in late April retired to Deerfield Beach after living our 41 years of married life in Plainview, Long Island. We are just getting organized and as I told you we literally stumbled across your jeffeats.com site while looking for restaurants to eat in. Your taste in both food and entertainment match up pretty close with ours.
You have tons of picks and I was wondering if you could give us a great ‘mom & pop’ Italian joint in the Deerfield Beach area. As you may recall we are living around the Powerline/Sample Road area and we’re looking for that one pizza tee shorts/tee shirt joint to really count on.
Once again, great meeting you.
Joe K
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Joe K:

Glad that you enjoyed Morris Day and the Time. It was a great show.

It was nice meeting you and your wife.

Real simple answer to your “request”…just by coincidence, last night- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner at Nino’s Pizzeria in Boca Raton- and I gotta tell you, that this joint for the past 23 years has been one of our go-to-“mom & pops”…never and I repeat-never- a bad meal. Just between you and me, Nino’s makes a veal chop parmigiana and chicken cacciatore/chicken scarpariello both on the bone- that are off the chart. As for New York Style Pizza, the joint’s pies and slices are top-shelf!

Printed down below is a “review” that Jeff Eats did back on 5/19/14…try Nino’s- the bet here, you and your wife will absolutely love it!

Thanks for reading..

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Posted on May 19th, 2014
***** Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075.

Way back on March 20, 2008 Jeff Eats told you guys about Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in Boca Raton.

Time for a little update on what is definitely one of the best “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints in South Florida.

For your convenience the “original” story is printed below…gonna save you the trouble of scrolling around.

Anyway,

Just for background, Nino’s opened for business in Boca Raton in 1983-you mathematicians can do the math–for the rest of you-that’s 31 years ago. In something like 2005, it opened a second location in Delray Beach. Partners fall-out, one gets Boca Raton, the other gets Delray Beach. So now you know, the business angle here.

Now-just so we are straight, we are talking about Boca Raton- here. Absolutely-positively nothing wrong with the Delray Beach location–Jeff Eats (1) lives closer to the Boca joint and (2) Jeff Eats thinks that the food, service, ambiance are better in Boca Raton- but trust me Delray Beach ain’t exactly chopped liver either.

Anyway,

Jeff Eats has never “officially” counted the number of times-I’ve eaten in/taken out from Nino’s–but I’m guessing 70 maybe 80, let’s just say it’s a lot. I want to tell you, that not- even- one- time was the food not right on the money–same for the service. Real simple… its soups, salads, pizzas, calzones, subs, pastas, entrees are all delicious. Off the top of my head, I would match Nino’s veal chop parmigiana ($22 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls), its chicken cacciatore on the bone ($17.95 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls), its chicken scarpariello on the bone ($17.95 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls) and its shrimp scampi ($22.50 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls) up against South Florida’s best “mom & pop” and “upscale” players. While I’m on the subject of food, Nino’s plain pizza is always on the money and the joint makes what it calls an “upside down Sicilian” pie that is a work of beauty–if you go, get it!

You maybe wondering why the sudden “gushing” about Nino’s?

Last night, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and some dear friends- ate dinner at Nino’s and we got to discussing “various” Italian joints–and like a bolt of lightening–it hit me as to how really good Nino’s stuff is! Just that simple! Real fast-right off the top of you head, other than Nino’s–name a “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint that does chicken cacciatore and chicken scarpariello on the bone…you do know, that’s the only RIGHT WAY to make those dishes–but that’s just my take-on the-thing!

You can check menu/prices at www.ninosofboca.com.

Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.
*****
March 20, 2008
***** Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075—&—13900 South Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 499-3988

Nino’s is one of my favorite “mom and pop” Southern Italian joints in South Florida. I could be going out on a limb here, but I think that after you have tried this joint, you will also become a big fan.

Just so you know, the Boca Raton location has been around for something like 25 years…the Delray Beach location has been in business for about 3 years. Over the years, I have eaten in the Boca location something like 30 times and the Delray location twice…although the menus are almost identical, I like the food, ambiance and service in the Boca restaurant better…call me a creature of habit, but I really feel at home when I enter the Boca joint…from the way I am greeted at the front door, to Nino the owner waving and talking from behind the pizza counter to the customers…the food and service in Delray Beach is just fine, but there is something “special” about the Boca location.

Although Nino’s seemingly “follows” the standard pattern…Soup or salad, garlic rolls, entree with a pasta side…this joint makes some of the most delicious dishes and pizza that you have ever eaten. I would personally match its veal chop parmigiana—bone in chicken cacciatore— bone in chicken scapriello—shrimp scampi entrees against any Italian restaurant down here in South Florida.

Like I said before, Nino’s has been around for something like 25 years. The Boca Raton joint is jammed for dinner 7-days a week and has a takeout business that seems to be never ending. The Delray Beach spot has also developed quite a following…but my heart belongs to the Boca joint. Both joints are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Great food. Great service. Pizza joint prices…

By the way, Nino and his wife Josephine own Josephine’s Italian Restaurant which is located on Federal Highway in Boca Raton. That’s a story for another day…but Josephine’s is a very good “white table cloth” joint.

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DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/13/22- House Of Omelets- Cape Coral)

Posted on November 13th, 2022 · American Breakfast Desserts Dish Of The Week · No Comments »

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/13/22- House Of Omelets).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

FRUIT WAFFLE
($15.44- Waffle topped with strawberries, blueberries, bananas, powdered sugar)

House Of Omelets
900 Southwest Pine Island Road
Cape Coral
(239)673-7545
houseofomelets.com
Latest Review: 10/12/21

This is a terrific diner…

Posted on October 12th, 2021

***** House Of Omelets, 900 Southwest Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, Florida 33991, (239) 673-7545.

Got a real good diner for you guys to checkout- House Of Omelets in Cape Coral.

Real simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats “discovered” House Of Omelets for a late breakfast and I gotta tell you- the joint’s food was absolutely off the chart delicious! Booth/ table/ counter seating/ handful of outside tables, reasonably priced menu loaded with breakfast items/ salads/ sandwiches/ burgers/ desserts/other stuff, open 7 days a week 7am-3pm.

Let me wrap House Of Omelets up by saying, this joint really has its act together- big menu, delicious food, reasonable prices, nice sized portions, good-looking wood decor and a very pleasant staff! By the way, in addition to the Cape Coral restaurant, House Of Omelets has Naples and Fort Myers’ joints!

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Win A $10 Miller’s Ale House Gift Card

Posted on November 12th, 2022 · American Contests Deals · 15 Comments »

This contest started on 11/11/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Miller’s Ale House Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Miller’s Ale House 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 of Miller’s 97 Ale House locations (millersalehouse.com for locations/ menus/ prices/ info).

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REMINISCE with THE BOOGIE BROTHERS- Sunday, November 20th, 2022 (Boca Black Box- Boca Raton)

Originally posted on October 17th, 2022.

* REMINISCE with The BOOGIE BROTHERS.

Got something absolutely terrific for you Doo Wop/ 50s-60s-70s Rock N Roll/ Motown guys out there…

A SPECIAL ONE TIME APPEARANCE…

REMINISCE, one of Florida’s premier doo wop/ 50s-60s-70s/ Motown acts- performing with national touring classic rock THE BOOGIE BROTHERS band!

TICKETS JUST WENT ON SALE…

Sunday, November 20th, 2022 (2pm)
Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036

Tickets: bocablackbox.com check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

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VETERANS DAY- 2022

Posted on November 11th, 2022 · American Music/Events/Other · 3 Comments »

* VETERANS DAY- 2022.

If you guys search-around you will find a ton of restaurant and merchandise promotions for US VETERANS and ACTIVE MILITARY!

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Win A $20 Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria Gift Card (Lake Worth)

Posted on November 10th, 2022 · Contests Deals Italian Lake Worth Pizza Subs/Salads · 26 Comments »

This contest started on 11/9/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria 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 Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria, 7008 Charleston Shores Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florida 33467, (561) 963-4999.

You can check menu/prices at www.fiorellarestaurant.com.

Posted on March 24th, 2022

***** Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria, 7008 Charleston Shores Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florida 33467, (561-963-4999.

Got a real good “mom & pop” Italian joint for you guys to check-out, Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria in Lake Worth.

Last week Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and our long-time friends, Jackie and Charlie (who recently moved from Brooklyn to Boca Raton)- “discovered” Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria and I gotta tell you guys, the joint’s food and service absolutely killed!

Simple tale to tell, inside booth and table seating/ handful of outside tables, reasonably priced menu of appetizers/ salads/ pastas/ pizzas/ hot & cold subs/ entrees/ desserts, full liquor bar with requisite tvs, open for lunch/dinner: Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm/ Friday–Saturday 11am-10pm/ Sunday noon-9pm.

Now trust me on this one- I kinda think that I know my “mom & pop” Italian joints- and I’m telling you guys that Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria is right up there with Florida’s best!

Fiorella Italian Restaurant And Pizzeria is an absolute must try!

You can check menu/ prices/info at fiorellarestaurant.com.

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Exclusive Online Presale: Rod Stewart- US 2023 (Hard Rock Live- Hollywood)

* Exclusive Online Presale: Rod Stewart- US 2023

The guy is something like 93 (actually he’s only 77).

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there…

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Password: YOUNG

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Humor!

Posted on November 8th, 2022 · Music/Events/Other · No Comments »

* Humor!

A Mexican, an Italian, and a Blond man are working on high-rise construction together.
On their lunch break the Mexican opens his lunch box and exclaims “ Damnit, she packed tacos again!” Then he stands up and jumps.

The Italian opens his lunch box and exclaims “Damnit, she gave me lasagna again!” Then he stands up and jumps.

The Blond opens his lunch box and exclaims “Damnit, hamburgers again.” Then he stands up and jumps.

Several days later, the wife of the Blond guy hosts a celebration of life for the workers and invites all the employees & their families. The attendees march by, and the Boss stops at the Mexican’s wife. “ I’m so sorry for your loss.,” To which the wife replied “Thank you. If only I’d known he was tired of tacos, I would have packed something else.” Then she broke down in tears.

Next, the Boss stops at the Italian’s wife. “ I’m so sorry for your loss.” To which the wife replied “Thank you. If only I’d known he was so tired of lasagna, I would have packed something else.” Then she broke down in tears.

So the Boss stops at the Blond’s wife. “ I’m so sorry for your loss. Don’t you wish you’d packed something else for your husband,?”

To which the wife replied “Don’t look at me, he packed his own lunch!”

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Krispy Kreme To Reward Voters/Guests With Free Doughnuts On Election Day- 11/8/22!

Posted on November 8th, 2022 · American Breakfast Deals Desserts Fast Food · 3 Comments »

Originally posted on November 7th, 2022.

* Krispy Kreme To Reward Voters/Guests With Free Doughnuts On Election Day- 11/8/22!

Krispy Kreme is rewarding voters/guests with a sweet treat on Election Day. ANYONE who visits a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 will receive a free Original Glazed Doughnut!

No purchase is necessary!

Proof that you have voted isn’t required!

Check krispykreme.com for locations/promotion details.

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Win A $25 Fran’s Chicken Haven Gift Card (Boca Raton)

Posted on November 7th, 2022 · American Boca Raton Contests Deals Fast Food · 35 Comments »

This contest started on 11/6/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Fran’s Chicken Haven Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Fran’s Chicken Haven Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 25 “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 $25 Gift Card is good at Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781.

You can check menu/prices at franschickenhaven.com.

Posted on March 13th, 2019 ·

***** Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781.

Let’s just call this tale a “2019-Public Service Announcement”….

Just a quick observation- You guys do know that most cardiologists don’t know dick-about fried chicken!

In any event…

If you “need” to eat absolutely off the chart-dynamite fried chicken (like Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats needed to do last night), read on…

Posted on December 28th, 2015

***** Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781

Let’s just call this- a Jeff Eats’ “Certain Things Bear Repeating” story…

Jeff Eats just has to laugh- when the Sun Sentinel seemingly “year after year crowns” PUBLIX FRIED CHICKEN the best in South Florida! There is an old Irish saying- “Give Me A Fu@king Break.”

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been- on and off (see below-as to why “on and off”) “taking-out” fried chicken and “various” sides from Fran’s Chicken Haven in Boca Raton for something like 23 years!- and I gotta tell you -that this joint’s fried chicken/sides are absolute dynamite! Trust Jeff Eats on this one – trying to rank the “best” in the food reviewing game- is a dumb no win game…with that in mind, what I do know, is that Fran’s fried chicken is off-the-chart good and that after you eat it- you will never-want to voluntarily buy or eat Publix fried chicken ever again!

If you want to eat outrageously delicious fried chicken…Fran’s Chicken Haven is a must try.

You can check menu/info at franschickenhaven.com.

Posted on July 5th, 2013

***** Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781.

Got something terrific for you…

That’s assuming that you aren’t a “follower” of NYC Mayor Bloomberg–in that you don’t need “Big Brother” (and no, I’m not talking about Janis’ group) to tell you what you can and can’t eat…

Real fast… from 1964-2000 a woman named Fran (thus the name Fran’s Chicken Haven) and her husband Joe, operated a “hole-in-the-wall” fried chicken joint—Fran’s Chicken Haven in Boca Raton. Maybe 3 tables and 4-5 counter seats. In a nutshell, amazing fried chicken and assorted sides. In 2000 the couple retired and sold the business—for the past 12-13 years Fran’s has had 3-maybe 4 different owners who slowly but surely wrecked the business. Jeff Eats may not be the sharpest pencil in the box, but I do know that when something ain’t broke, you don’t try and fix it…one owner changed the batter-mix and added latin sides, another made the joint a kosher chicken restaurant-closing on Friday nights and all day Saturday—hopefully you get the picture.

Since Fran and Joe sold the joint, Jeff Eats who had previously been a real-steady customer, has maybe picked-up chicken 7 or 8 times in the ensuing years.

Now the news…two brothers- Jake Stuart (aged 19) and Chris Stuart (aged 32) both born and bred—Boca Ratonians—bought Fran’s a month or so ago…and have literally “brought” it back to where it was taste-wise during the Fran & Joe era. How does Jeff Eats know all this? Because…Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ala Marvin Gaye heard it through the grapevine—and yesterday, picked up an 8 piece fried chicken, French fries, onion rings, fried corn nibblets order—and I gotta tell you, the food tastes just like we “remember” Fran making it…the “boys” told us that the sale/purchase of the business had included all of Fran’s original recipes and that they had visited with Fran and Joe (who still live in Boca Raton) to get a feel on how to run the joint.

Let me leave you guys with this…if you like fried chicken, fries, onion rings, fried corn nibblets—-then you gotta get over to Fran’s Chicken Haven.

One final thought…

Jake and Chris— When the crowds start pouring in, which they will—don’t even think of renaming the joint- Stuart Brothers Chicken Haven or some such variation!

Down below is the original June 20, 2006 Jeff Eats’ review for Fran’s Chicken Haven:

***** “Fran’s makes some of the best fried chicken that you have ever tasted. This joint has been around something like 40 years and is an absolute hole in the wall. Basically a take-out joint, there are a few tables and a counter for those who want to “dine in.” FRIED is the word here…shrimp, corn, french fries, onion rings. Everything is absolutely delicious.

Don’t tell your cardiologist about this joint.

Fran’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.”