* The Dazzling DelRays.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,
Long time reader.
Love jeffeats.com.
Maybe you can help me out?
I am looking for a really good local- reasonably priced 50s-70s Rock N Roll/Motown band that can play my husband’s 75th birthday party here in Naples.
We are planning a party for October, 2022 at a country Club and we are expecting 125-150 guests.
Your help and recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Brenda C
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Brenda C,

Got just what the doctor ordered, checkout The Dazzling DelRays at dazzlingdelrays.com.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk1m3-I8RaY&feature=emb_rel_pause

About the group:

The Del Rays perform the best of doo wop, classic rock, beach and motown. With their musical roots in careers that began in the 1960s, the band can get any crowd singing and on their feet. Their repertoire includes Elvis, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, the Beatles, the Rascals, Four Seasons, Beach Boys, The Coasters and all your favorites. Over the years the band members have appeared in shows with Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jay and the Americans, the Boxtops, America, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge and many others. With Jim Farese on guitar and vocals, Larry Farese on drums and vocals and Jim Meade on bass and vocals, The DelRays have been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. We were actually going to say 30 years because we felt that would make us seem younger, but it is what it is.

Wish your husband a very happy birthday,

Jeff Eats

Originally posted on 2/5/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Flakowitz of Boynton Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Flakowitz of Boynton 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 Flakowitz of Boynton, 7410 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 (561) 742-4144.

You guys can check menu/prices/info at flakowitzofboynton.com.

Posted on November 19th, 2009

***** Flakowitz of Boynton, 7410 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 (561) 742-4144.

Let’s see…back on May 8, 2009 I did a writeup on a “New York Style” bagel-deli joint named, Flakowitz of East Boca. Check that review at your leisure. Basically, I said good for breakfast, not so good for lunch and dinner. Anyway…I’m not sure of the politics or business here, but from what I gather, over the years/and currently, there are and continue to be a number of Flakowitz joints in South Florida that were/are owned by different people. So…Flakowitz of Boynton is not affiliated with any other Flakowitz.

That said…this review is about FLAKOWITZ of BOYNTON. You can check the joint’s website at www.flakowitz.com for menu/prices.

Flakowitz of Boynton is one of the best “bagel-deli” joints that I have eaten in South Florida. Very good bagles. Delicious appetizing. Very good deli meats. Large portions. Very reasonable prices.

If your game is “bagel-deli” joints…Flakowitz is for you. I recently did breakfast and dinner…like I said, very good bagels (did an “everything” and “poppy”) and a delicious–western. Tried the corned beef, pastrami, brisket, tuna salad and stuffed cabbage…top-notch for a bagel-deli. Also, really enjoyed the matzoh ball soup and roast chicken.

Flakowitz is open 7 days a week 7am-7:45pm.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 2/6/22- Tropical Acres Steakhouse.

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

FRENCH ONION SOUP AU GRATIN
($7)

Tropical Acres Steakhouse
2500 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 989-2500
tropicalacres.com
Latest Review: 6/7/17

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on June 7th, 2017

***** Father’s Day- Sunday, June 18, 2017- Tropical Acres Steakhouse.

For some strange reason- right now, some of you guys are wondering where Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats are taking Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats out to eat on Father’s Day- Sunday, June 18, 2017!

Well wonder no more…

Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, (954) 989-2500.

Real simple tale to tell, semi-upscale steak/seafood joint which has been around since 1949- which gives you one hell of a bang for your buck!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at tropicalacres.com.

Posted on January 29th, 2016

***** Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, (954) 989-2500.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating at Tropical Acres Steakhouse for years. The joint’s food is delicious, its wait-staff is as pleasant as can be and its prices are super reasonable!

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Tropical Acres in September, 2008- that “tale” is reprinted down-below! If you haven’t yet eaten there GO!- I kinda think you won’t be disappointed!

Anyway,

Got something that may interest you guys (or at least some of you guys)…

Tropical Acres in its Banquet Room is now doing- monthly “dinner shows.”

The Skinny:

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

By reservation only… call 954-596-0058
$49.95 Gourmet buffet, show, tips and tax included
2500 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Dates:
Fri. Feb 19, Joey & The Pardons, MC’d by Elvis
Fri. March 11, Beach Boys Tribute
Fri. April 15, Temptations Tribute

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I’ve seen all of the listed “acts” and they all put on great shows…

In a nutshell…good food, good entertainment, reasonable price- Jeff Eats thinks Tropical Acres got a homerun idea!

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Posted on September 6th, 2008

***** Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 (954) 989-2500.

A few reviews ago, we discussed the never-ending search to find “moderately” priced steakhouses (Manero’s 8/28/08 & Raindancer 8/29/08) that serve great food at reasonable prices and have waiters-waitresses who don’t treat you like crap…say hello to Tropical Acres which has been in business since 1949. Checkout this joint’s website at www.tropicalacres.com for menu/prices/details.

Tropical Acres has terrific food…steaks, seafood, not to mention a handful of Italian dishes. Great wait-staff…and prices that are something like 50% less than those charged by the Robber Barons…they and you know who they are. The joint is just fancy enough to warrant your throwing on a pair of long-pants, but I think that shorts won’t get you “shown” the door.

Like I said before, the joint has been around since 1949, so just maybe it has been doing something right. Tropical Acres is open 7 days a week from 4:30pm-10pm…please note that it is closed on Sundays, July-October.

This contest rated on 2/4/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Burger King Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Burger King 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 Burger King location (burgerking.com for locations, menu

Originally posted on September 23rd, 2021.

* Carole’s Kings- Featuring the music of BEAUTIFUL.

Here’s a heads-up for you guys…

Tickets Just Went On Sale!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently saw the show at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center and it was terrific!

DON’T MISS THIS SHOW!

The Skinny:

Carole’s Kings- Featuring the music of BEAUTIFUL

Saturday, February 5th, 2022 (7pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com and goldstar.com (discount tickets)

Event Info
An iconic singer-songwriter gets a brand-new sound in CAROLE’S KINGS, the world’s first all-male Carole King tribute. With lush orchestrations, witty banter, and a cast of three incredibly talented New York stage veterans (one of whom plays live piano throughout the show), CAROLE’S KINGS is a dynamic act jam-packed with chart-topping sensations such as “The Locomotion,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” and many more. An expanded set also includes songs by King’s friends and collaborators, including “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” and other hits by epic songwriting duo Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Recent performances have brought this act from intimate cabaret spaces in New York and Florida to prestigious headliner spots onboard Celebrity, Princess and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Amazing vocals, hilarious comedy, and a flexible band size perfect for presenters of all budgets make CAROLE’S KINGS a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family!

This contest started on 2/3/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 The Habit Burger Grill Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 The Habit Burger Grill 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 The Habit Burger Grill location (habitburger.com for menu/prices, locations, promotion info)- and can be used for any purchase!

Originally posted on December 26th, 2021.

* Stars of the Sixties Volume 4.

Stars of the Sixties Volume 4

Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Carole & Barry Kaye Auditorium at FAU
777 Glades Road-
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Box Office: (561) 297-6124

Tickets: fauevents.universitytickets.com
poprockdoowopp.com
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Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium
Friday, Feb 4, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Stars of the Sixties return to FAU with 5 big acts! For the first time at FAU in 9 years we are proud to present The Brooklyn Bridge (“The Worst That Could Happen”, “Welcome Me Love”, “Blessed is the Rain”). They will be joined by The Vogues (“You’re the One”, “My Special Angel”, “Five o’Clock World”, “Turn Around, Look at Me”), Dennis Tufano, singing all the songs he made famous as the lead singer of the Buckinghams (“Kind of Drag”, “Don’t You Care”, “Susan”, “Hey Baby! They’re Playing Our Song”, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, “Back in Love Again”), The Cyrkle (“Red Rubber Ball”, “Turn Down Day”), and Chris Ruggiero will make a special guest appearance following his rise to fame on PBS-TV, singing 60s favorites you know and love. Don’t miss this all-star sixties reunion!

This contest started on 2/3/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 The Boys Farmers Market Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 The Boys Farmers 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 The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 496-8123. Check boysfarmersmarket.com for further info.

For you guys who don’t know about The Boys Farmers Market…

The Boys Farmers Market
14378 South Military Trail
Delray Beach, Florida 33484
(561) 496-0810
Boysfarmersmarket.com
Open 7 days a week- 8:30am-5:30pm

Posted on October 17th, 2014
***** The Boys Farmers Market.

Jeff Eats first “reviewed” The Boys Farmers Market on 5/6/2009.

That review is reprinted below.

It is now some 5 1/2 years later- and I just wanted to tell -new as well as old- Jeff Eats’ readers that I LOVE this joint-and if you live or work anywhere-near The Boys Farmers Market make it your business to shop there…trust me, you will be thrilled that you did!

Posted May 6th, 2009

***** The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484 (561) 496-8123.

If you can “handle” its parking-lot…with senior citizens “backing in and backing out” non-stop…The Boys Farmers Market is an absolutely great place to shop for fruits, fresh squeezed juices, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, wines, candies, seafood, meats, coffees and prepared chicken/seafood/meat dishes.

Just guessing here, but The Boys’ probably has something like 30,000 square feet of indoor space jammed with top quality FOOD. All the free samples that you’d like…and everything sold, runs circles around joints like Publix, Winn Dixie and Albertsons, not to mention-probably cheaper.

My family has been shopping at The Boys Farmers Market for years…and I have been amazed by two things…namely, that we have never been involved in a fender-bender in its parking lot & the great stuff that it sells.

The Boys has its own bakery, squeezes its own juices and prepares its own “take out” food. This joint is an absolute-winner. If you live in the Delray Beach area, you probably already know about The Boys…for those of you who don’t, you got to go shopping there…just be careful in the parking lot.

The Boys Farmers Market is open 7 days a week.

Originally posted on August 1st, 2021.

* Stars of the Sixties in Clermont – February 3, 2022.

Gonna be SRO! So…if you wanna go, time to buy tickets!

Stars of the Sixties in Clermont – February 3, 2022

Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 7:30 PM
Clermont Performing Arts Center
3700 South Highway 27
Clermont FL 34711
(352) 394-4800

Tickets: poprockdoowopp.com clermontperformingarts.com

from poprockdoowopp.com

Get tickets to the 02-03-22 Stars of the Sixties concert at the Clermont PAC (Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Dennis Tufano, The Cyrkle, & Chris Ruggiero.

Stars of the Sixties return to Clermont, featuring dozens of smash hit records sung by the original artists who made them! Back by popular demand… Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (“I’m Into Something Good”, “I’m Henry VIII”, “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter”, “A Kind of Hush”, “Listen People”, “A Must to Avoid”, “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”), joined by Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of the Buckinghams (“Kind of Drag”, “Don’t You Care”, “Susan”, “Hey Baby! They’re Playing Our Song”, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”, “Back in Love”), The Cyrkle (reunited after 50 years) will be making their first appearance in Clermont (“Red Rubber Ball”, “Turn Down Day”), and Chris Ruggiero will return after bringing down the house last year, singing 60s favorites you know and love. Don’t miss this one-night-only reunion! A Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp production.

This contest started 2/1/22. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 East Ocean Cafe Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 East Ocean Cafe 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 East Ocean Cafe, 412 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, (561) 200-6006.

You guys can check menu/prices/info at eastoceancafe.com.

Posted on April 12th, 2017

***** East Ocean Cafe, 412 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, (561) 200-6006.

Got a real good breakfast/lunch joint for you guys, East Ocean Cafe in Boynton Beach.

Real simple concept- handful of tables inside & outside, loads of reasonably priced- breakfast stuff, sandwiches, salads, open 7 days a week 7am-2pm.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and Jiggy The Dog Jeff Eats recently did breakfast- and I gotta tell you, all 5 of us loved East Ocean Cafe’s food, easy going vibe and super pleasant service!

And- finally, as I said 3 seconds ago, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and Jiggy The Dog Jeff Eats did breakfast- for you dog folks, East Ocean Cafe’s outdoor patio-is absolutely perfect to do breakfast or lunch with the “entire family” (with the word “entire” being the operative word here)…

You guys can check menu/prices/info at eastoceancafe.com.