This contest started on 3/22/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Panda Express Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Paznda Express 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 any Panda Express location. Check pandaexpress.com for menu/locations/info.

Posted on August 5th, 2008

***** Panda Express, 970 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 (561) 375-8637.

Unless you have been living under a rock…you know what a Panda Express is…For you rock-dwellers, Panda is a national chain of fast-food Chinese joints. If you check Panda’s website at www.pandaexpress.com you will find that most of its locations are in Mall-Food-Courts…the website will also provide you with menu/prices/and other assorted details.

Now…I am going to let you in on a little secret. One of Jeff Eats’ favorite “Sunday Afternoon South Florida Outings” is to drive 26 miles from my home to Sawgrass Mills and kill 3 hours while Mrs. Jeff Eats and family shop. Before I snuggle into a Books A- Million armchair to read, I religiously “sample” all of the free food-passings in the food-court before I mosey over to Panda’s outlet and order Orange Chicken, White Rice, Egg Roll and a Large Coke…you get a ton of food for under 7 bucks. For some reason, I find that Chinese food drenched in MSG tastes absolutely great when you eat it in a food-court setting.

Now…for the really great news. Panda Express has recently “evolved” from being just a mall-food-court outlet into being a fast-food joint with in-line- locations in strip centers and free standing buildings.

The other day, I tried an in-line Panda Express which recently opened in Boynton Beach…same menu and prices as the Sawgrass Mills’ joint…same MSG…by the way, there is a Barnes & Nobles right across the street from the Boynton location, so if I had wanted to do some after-eating reading I could have done so.

Panda Express has locations all over South Florida…just off the top of my head, I know that in addition to the Boynton and Sawgrass joints there are outlets in Coral Gables, Davie, Homestead, Miami, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines, Sunrise…

Like I said before, I really enjoy Panda’s mall-food-court quality food…some people say that I am a reincarnated truck driver ( no insult intended to the truck drivers of the world).

If you are like me and “go” for this kind of food, I guarantee that there is a Panda Express near your home or office.

In a future writeup I will discuss my fanatical obsession with Auntie Anne’s Pretzels…but for now, that’s a story for another day.

* In case you needed another reason to get your COVID-19 vaccination, Krispy Kreme is sweetening the deal — it’s giving free doughnuts to anyone with proof of vaccination, all year long.

From cbsnews.com…

In case you needed another reason to get your COVID-19 vaccination, Krispy Kreme is sweetening the deal — it’s giving free doughnuts to anyone with proof of vaccination, all year long.

Starting Monday, any customer with a valid COVID-19 vaccination card will receive a free Original Glazed doughnut at participating locations nationwide. The iconic doughnut shop specifies that any guests who have received at least one of the two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine qualify for the promotion.

All you need to show is your vaccination card to redeem your doughnut — a vaccine sticker is not valid.

And it’s not just a one-time offer. Vaccinated individuals can go back every single day and continue getting free doughnuts through all of 2021.

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to anyone with a COVID-19 vaccination card through 2021.

In a press release, Krispy Kreme also said it plans to support health care workers and volunteers who are administering vaccines by delivering free doughnuts to vaccination centers across the country in the coming weeks. To continue encouraging company safety, it is also giving employees up to four hours of paid time off to get the vaccine.

“We all want to get COVID-19 behind us as fast as possible and we want to support everyone doing their part to make the country safe by getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available to them,” Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena said in a statement.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 3/21/21- Pete’s Place).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

PETE’S FAMOUS STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
($8.29-blueberries & strawberries served on top of/in between thick cut french toast filled with flavored cream cheese)

Pete’s Place
1760 North Jog Road
West Palm Beach
(561) 641-6543
petesplacerestaurant.com
Latest Review: 4/13/18

Just so you guys know, there are 3 Pete’s Places- West Palm Beach, Coral Springs and Greenacres…over the past 3-years I’ve eaten breakfast and lunch at all of the locations- and they all killed!

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you guys that- Pete’s Place is an absolute must try!

Posted on April 13th, 2018

***** Pete’s Place, 1760 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, (561) 641-6543.

You regular Jeff Eats’ readers know that I am a huge-fan of “mom & pop” diners. For sure there is nothing wrong with the IHOPs and Perkins of this world- but all things being equal, I’d rather give my money to the “moms & pops” who own neighborhood diners and bust their asses each and every day to make a living- feeding guys like you and me!

Anyway, yesterday Jeff Eats and three buddies ate breakfast at a “mom & popper” named Pete’s Place in West Palm Beach- that blew all of us away.

Standard booths and tables- no frills decor, pleasant service, menu loaded with breakfast stuff/ salads/ sandwiches/ burgers/ entrees/ desserts, reasonably priced off the chart delicious food!

Let me wrap Pete’s Place up for you guys by saying- that this joint is an absolute must try! No bs- it’s really-really that good! You can check menu/prices/info at petesplace1.com. Pete’s Place is open Saturday/Monday-Thursday 6am-3pm, Friday 6am-9pm, Sunday 7am-2:30PM.

And the story kicker, there are two other Pete’s Places- Greenacres and Coral Springs (check petesplace1.com for locations/info/menu/prices.

This contest started on 3/14/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A Ramones T-Shirt.

Jeff Eats got a Ramones T-Shirt to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 35 ‘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!

Ramones T-Shirt

Official Ramones Merchandise
100% Cotton
Black Ramones Shirt
Preshrunk, Fits True to Size
Sizes Available: small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large, 3x-large

This contest started on 3/16/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Burger King Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Burger King 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 Burger King location (burgerking.com for locations, menu, info).

* Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

This contest started on 3/16/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win a $20 Gourmet Killer Dogs Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Gourmet Killer Dogs 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 Gourmet Killer Dogs, 4057 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (917) 656-3664.

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

Posted on December 26th, 2016

***** Gourmet Killer Dogs, 4057 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (917) 656-3664.

Got a real good one for you guys- and I do mean real good…

Gourmet Killer Dogs- a fast food/cash only (boo!)/order-pickup at counter- grilled hot dogs- wings- French fries- Italian ices- sandwich joint in Delray Beach!

Jeff Eats and three buddies did a recent lunch and trust me, Gourmet Killer Dogs served-up absolutely killer (pun intended) stuff! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, give me 2-grilled all beef hot dogs in soft buns- topped with deli mustard and warm sauerkraut and I’m a pig in sh@t, so this joint was right up my alley! The beautiful thing about Gourmet Killer Dogs is that in addition to all beef hot dogs, it has “other” types of dogs, dynamite fresh hand-cut French fries, toppings galore, wings and a lobster roll that kills, so no matter who you’re eating with (unless there is something seriously wrong with them) will definitely find something delicious to eat!

One final thought, for you guys who think that it’s perfectly okay- to top a hot dog with ketchup- Jeff Eats gives up, because It’s Not!

Gourmet Killer Dogs is open Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, 11am-9pm, closed Sunday.

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

from hot-dog.org

Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council includes a full guide for etiquette in an online video, but here are just a few tips and tricks.

Full Guide for Etiquette

Don’t…
Put hot dog toppings between the hot dog and the bun. Always “dress the dog,” not the bun.

Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.

Do…
Serve sesame seed, poppy seed and plain buns with hot dogs. Sun-dried tomato buns or basil buns are considered gauche with franks.

Don’t…
Use a cloth napkin to wipe your mouth when eating a hot dog. Paper is always preferable.

Do…
Eat hot dogs on buns with your hands. Utensils should not touch hot dogs on buns.

Do…
Use paper plates to serve hot dogs. Every day dishes are acceptable; china is a no-no.

Don’t…
Take more than five bites to finish a hot dog. For foot-long wiener, seven bites are acceptable.

Don’t…
Leave bits of bun on your plate. Eat it all.

Don’t…
Fresh herbs on the same plate with hot dogs over-do the presentation

Don’t…
Use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese, sauerkraut and chili are acceptable.

Do…
Condiments remaining on the fingers after eating a hot dog should be licked away, not washed.

Do…
Use multi-colored toothpicks to serve cocktail wieners. Cocktail forks are in poor taste.

Don’t…
Send a thank you note following a hot dog barbecue. It would not be in keeping with the unpretentious nature of hot dogs.

Don’t…
Bring wine to a hot dog barbecue. Beer, soda, lemonade and iced tea are preferable.

Don’t…
Ever think there is a wrong time to serve hot dogs.

***** Aunt Lulu’s NY Style Pizza & Kitchen, 19785 Hampton Drive, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 245-7011

Got a real good “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you guys to check-out, Aunt Lulu’s NY Style Pizza & Kitchen in Boca Raton.

Real simple tale to tell- last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Aunt Lulu’s NY Style Pizza & Kitchen (located in a requisite bombed-out South Florida strip center) and I gotta tell you guys- that the joint’s food was- delicious! Inside table seating/ small handful of outdoor tables, reasonably priced menu featuring appetizers/ soups/ salads/ pizzas/ calzones/ strombolis/ hot & cold subs/ wings/ entrees/ desserts/ other stuff!

Like I said 2- seconds ago, the joint’s food was absolutely delicious…

Last but surely not least, Aunt Lulu’s wait and back of the house staff was off-the-chart good! Despite the masks, dine-in orders and loads of take-out orders, the crew was extremely competent and super-pleasant in taking care of business!

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

Aunt Lulu’s NY Style Pizza & Kitchen is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.

This show was originally-scheduled for 3/18/20 (7:30pm)-Coronavirus Canceled. The show is now re-scheduled for Sunday, December 12th, 2021 (7:00pm). Just checked the box-office and there is a small handful of really good seats currently available. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, these three guys will absolutely positively crack-you-up!

Originally posted on February 6th, 2020.

* Dick Capri, Stewie Stone, Jeff Capri- Three Is Funnier Than Four.

Just picked-up 2 tickets…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, these guys are very-funny…

Don’t miss them…

Dick Capri, Stewie Stone, Jeff Capri- Three Is Funnier Than Four

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 (7:30pm)

Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (844)-672-2849
Tickets: miznerparkculturalcenter.com also check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

Just a taste of some real funny-clean comedy…

from miznerparkculturalcenter.com

Dick Capri has taken the comedy world by storm and has left millions laughing in his comedic wake. Capri made his Broadway debut in 1991 at the Lunt Fontanne Theater, co-starring in the critically acclaimed CATSKILLS ON BROADWAY. The show played to sold-out houses for fourteen months, and later successfully toured nationally.

Stewie Stone has been the Vice-President of the famous New York Friar’s Club for the past ten years. Stone has been their main MC and Roast Master for many events including Matt Lauer, Pat Cooper, Don King and Donald Trump.

Jeff Capri is one of the top second-generation comics working today. He has sparkling takes on pop culture. clean edged political twists, and a silly pun or three. Jeff’s television appearances include Comics Unleashed, Last Comic Standing and Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star. He also stars in the comedy documentary “I Am Battle Comic” (available on Amazon Prime & iTunes).

Don’t miss these comedic geniuses live at the Mizner Park Cultural Center on March 18, 2020!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 3/14/21- Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

BAR-B-Q SPARE RIBS
(6- $8.95)

Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant
1684 South Congress Avenue
Palm Springs
(561) 642-8280
joyluckrestaurantpalmsprings.com
Latest Review: 7/6/16

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Joy Luck’s food absolutely kills!

Posted on July 6th, 2016

***** Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant, 1684 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, Florida 33461, (561) 642-8280.

Real simple tale to tell you guys, last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner at our friends’ Lou and Angela’s house in Palm Springs. Lou and Angela ordered from Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant which delivered the food to their home! AND- Lou and Angela picked-up the bill! Lou told me that Joy Luck is a “mom & pop” restaurant which does both eat-in and takeout!

Putting aside the fact that free-food always tastes good, I gotta tell you that this Joy Luck joint makes some heavy duty delicious stuff…wonton soup, egg drop soup, egg rolls, fried dumplings, bbq ribs, shrimp with lobster sauce, roast pork fried rice, sweet & sour pork, roast pork lo main, beef with Chinese vegetables- were all right on the money! For the curious, I thought that the shrimp with lobster sauce, bbq ribs and roast pork lo mein absolutely killed!

Let me wrap this one up for you guys, free or not free- Joy Luck’s food is really good.

If you live or work in Joy Luck’s neighborhood, you gotta give this joint a shot! AND Lou’s MasterCard # is 1872—–751.

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

Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday noon-10pm.