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Win A $25 Sicilian Oven Gift Card (Aventura, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, Plantation)

This contest started on 9/5/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Sicilian Oven Gift Card

Jeff Eats got a $25 Sicilian Oven 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 Sicilian Oven location (sicilianoven.com for locations/info).

Posted on December 30th, 2014

***** Sicilian Oven, 21170 Saint Andrews Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 750-9772.

Here’s another one of those “out of sight out of mind” joints for you… wood fired pizza-Sicilian Oven.

Printed down below is a- Jeff Eats’ review from March 14, 2009. When you read that write-up, you’ll notice that the joint being “discussed” was the first- Sicilian Oven that had “just” opened in Lighthouse Point…since that review appeared, Sicilian Oven has also- opened joints in Aventura, Coral Springs and most recently Boca Raton.

Long story short, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and two other couples ate dinner at the Boca Raton restaurant. Stuff ordered- Sicilian salad (large $11), wood oven roasted chicken wings (large $17), large- Nona’s Square Pizza ($22-thick crust/ mozzarella/ pomodoro sauce), large- The Bianco Pizza ($17-parmesan/ romano/ ricotta/ mozzarella- and I gotta tell you, everything was A-OK! Now you know and I know that “pecking orders and nitpicking” aren’t really my game-but I must tell you that the Sicilian salad (romaine lettuce/ roasted peppers/ walnuts/ olives/ vine ripen tomatoes/ red onions/garbanzo beans/celery/shaved parmesan cheese/creamy house dressing) was one of the most delicious salads that I’ve had in a very long time…while I’m doing this, I liked The Bianco Pizza better than the Nona’s Square Pizza and the chicken wings were good but could have used more seasoning/and the bread that came with them-I’ve had much better. Not that it really matters, because I’m Jeff Eats and they’re-not- but the other 5 in my party all agreed on the salad, the pizza “rank” and the little tweaks needed by the chicken and bread!

As you can well imagine (then again, maybe you can’t) Jeff Eats- eats-out/takes-out quite a bit…every so often a joint just falls through the cracks. Let’s just say that Sicilian Oven was one of those casualties-and trust me, my loss! Its food is very good and “all in” the bill was a super reasonable 80 bucks.

You can check menu/prices/locations/info at sicilianoven.com.
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March 14, 2009
***** Sicilian Oven, 2486 North Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064.

Got an absolutely terrific “wood fired Italian” joint for you…Sicilian Oven, located in Lighthouse Point.

Gave this joint a shot last night and got-to tell you, that the food is dynamite. The menu is packed with appetizers, salads, pastas, ciabattas, wings and pizzas. My “taste test” (somebody has to do it)… sicilian salad ( a combination of mixed greens, roasted peppers, roman tomatoes, red onions, garbanzo beans & something like 5 other ingredients), wood oven roasted chicken wings, wood fired pizza, “no pasta” lasagna (eggplant & vegetables), meatballs and fried calamari…everything was delicious.

Sicilian Oven is owned by two guys, Andrew and Ralph. From what I can tell, Andrew “handles” the action in the open-kitchen and Ralph “handles” the dining area. Although the joint was packed, these boys were efficiently cranking-out some heavy duty orders. Sicilian Oven is a real modern looking joint, with just enough flat-screen tv sets to make it interesting for sports-afficianados. The prices are neighborhood “pizza joint” prices. Service is excellent & your tee shirt/shorts’ ensemble will work here.

Just so you know, although Sicilian Oven has only been open for something like 4-months, it already has a loyal-following… Giving credit where credit is do, Sun Sentinel food critic Judith Stocks gave the joint **** (four stars: excellent) on March 13, 2009…so, old Jeff Eats can’t claim to be the “discoverer” of this one…as a matter of fact, it was Stocks’ review that alerted me to this joint.

Give Sicilian Oven a try, it really is that good. For menu/prices, check its website www.thesicilianoven.com.

Sicilian Oven is open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm and Sunday 4pm-10pm.

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DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/5/21- Mama Maria’s Pizzeria- Venice)

Posted on September 5th, 2021 · American Dish Of The Week Italian Pizza Subs/Salads · No Comments »

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/5/21- Mama Maria’s Pizzeria).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

STEAK BOMB SUB
(10”- $9.25 steak/melted mozzarella cheese/mushrooms/onions/green peppers)

Mama Maria’s Pizzeria
2085 Tamiami Trail South
Venice
(941) 408-9226
Latest Review: 4/18/21

Third DISH OF THE WEEK “call” for Mama Maria’s Pizzeria.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Mama Maria’s food is off the chart delicious!

By the way, the joint’s (Large 10”- $7.95 moradella/salami/provolone cheese) Italian Sub is no slouch either!

Posted on April 18th, 2021

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 4/18/21- Mama Maria’s Pizzeria).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MEAT LOVERS PIZZA
($19.95- 16” cheese pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, salami)

Mama Maria’s Pizzeria
2085 Tamiami Trail South
Venice
(941) 408-9226
Latest Review: 6/28/18

Too bad this joint isn’t a whole lot closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- because if it was, we’d be real-real steady customers!

Posted on June 28th, 2018 ·

***** Mama Maria’s Pizzeria, 2085 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, Florida 34293, (941) 408-9226.

Got a real good “mom & pop” Italian red sauce joint for you guys to checkout- Mama Maria’s Pizzeria in Venice.

Real simple tale to tell…yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did lunch at Mama Maria’s Pizzeria and I gotta tell you- off the chart delicious stuff! Our order: 1- 10” Cheese Steak sub, 1- slice of cheese pizza, 2- 10” Chicken Bomb subs! Like I just said, off the chart delicious! Now you guys and I both know that this food reviewing “gig” is just a big old subjective call- like what I think is hot, you may think is cold and vice versa- with that in mind, I am telling you that Mama Maria’s Chicken Bomb subs were right up there with the best Chicken Bombs that Jeff Eats and for that matter Mrs. Jeff Eats have had since this blog’s 2006 debut! Like I said, “subjective”- but trust me when I tell you, off the chart delicious! By the way, the cheese pizza was a New York Style thin crisp crust/ sweet sauce slice- it and the Cheese Steak sub like the Chicken Bombs were absolutely delicious!

Let me wrap Mama Maria’s Pizzeria up by saying- if this joint wasn’t 221 miles away from the Eats’ Boca Raton abode- we would definitely be real steady customers.

Mama Maria’s Pizzeria is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-9:30pm, Sunday

Music/Events/Other

Humor!

Posted on September 4th, 2021 · Music/Events/Other · 1 Comment »

* Humor!

A Korean, a Russian, a Saudi, and a New Yorker are walking down a street in New York when somebody stops them and says, “Excuse me, but I’m doing a survey. Can you give me your opinion on the meat shortage?”

The Korean says, “Opinion? What’s an opinion?”

The Russian says, “Meat? What’s meat?”

The Saudi says, “Shortage? What’s a shortage?”

The New Yorker says, “Excuse me? What’s ‘excuse me’?”

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Win A $10 BurgerFi Gift Card

Posted on September 4th, 2021 · American Contests Deals Desserts Fast Food · 13 Comments »

This contest started on 9/4/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 BurgerFi Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 BurgerFi 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 BurgerFi location (burgerfi.com for locations, menu, info).

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Win A $10 McDonald’s Gift Card

Posted on September 3rd, 2021 · American Contests Deals Desserts Fast Food · 12 Comments »

This contest started on 9/3/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 McDonald’s Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $10 McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s location (mcdonalds.com for locations, menu, info).

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Comedian Vicki Barbolak @ Boca Black Box (Boca Raton)

Originally posted on 8/30/21.

* Comedian Vicki Barbolak @ Boca Black Box.

I don’t know about you guys- but since DAY ONE- I’ve been hooked on tv’s America’s Got Talent show. No bs- I’ve seen every episode!

Long story short, “imho” Comedian Vicki Barbolak was one of the best acts that the program has- ever had! How she didn’t win Season 13 (2018) will forever be a mystery to me!

Just picked-up 2 tickets…

Comedian Vicki Barbolak @ Boca Black Box

Friday, September 3rd, 2021 (7pm & 9pm)
&
Saturday, September 4th, 2021 (7pm & 9pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com also check goldstar.com for discount tickets

From bocablackbox.com

Comedian Vicki Barbolak @ Boca Black Box

You’ve seen her on America’s Got Talent… now see her live! Vicki Barbolak was a fan favorite and TOP 10 finalist on the 2018 America’s Got Talent Show. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, “I think you just came up with your own sitcom, you’re wonderful I love you.” And Simon said, “I think you’re the best comedian we’ve had on this show.” She was also featured on season 1 of America’s Got Talent, The Champions in 2019. And, Vicki was chosen to compete on the first season of Britain’s Got Talent, The Champions. Come and see for yourself.

When Vicki was 38 years young, she saw an ad for a stand-up comedy class. That class changed her life. Vicki quickly realized that making people laugh gave her more happiness than she ever dreamed possible. After a few years of open mic nights, Vicki was taken under the wing of Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store where Vicki developed as a Comedian. In the 20 plus years since, Vicki was named a member of Jay Leno’s NBC Laugh Squad, Won Funniest Mom In America on Nick @ Nite, and E! Television in the True Story of the Comedy Store named Vicki to be the Next Breakout Star to come from The Comedy Store.

Vicki’s comedy reflects life as Mom, her many marriages, and her love of the Southern California Trailer Park Lifestyle.

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Win A $10 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Gift Card

Posted on September 3rd, 2021 · American Contests Deals Desserts Fast Food · 12 Comments »

This contest started on 9/3/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Five Guys Burgers and Fries 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 Five Guys Burgers and Fries location (for locations, menu, info- fiveguys.com).

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Casey’s Place (Vero Beach)

***** Casey’s Place, 917 Azalea Lane, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, (772) 231-4790.

Got a terrific fast food joint for you guys to check-out…Casey’s Place in Vero Beach.

Simple tale to tell, eclectic menu- breakfast sandwiches / char-broiled burgers/ grilled hot dogs/ salads/ hot & cold deli sandwiches/ grilled & blackened chicken sandwiches/ beer/ wine…, order & pickup at window counters, outdoor table seating, open Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm/ closed Monday.


Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ‘discovered” Casey’s Place a couple of weeks ago- and the combination of its delicious food, pleasant service, cool beach vibe and outdoor setup- totally hooked us!




You guys can check menu/prices/info at Casey’s caseysplace.net.

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Win A $25 NYY Steak Gift Card (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek- Coconut Creek)

Posted on September 2nd, 2021 · American Coconut Creek Contests Deals Seafood · 28 Comments »

This contest started on 9/1/21. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 NYY Steak Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 NYY Steak 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 NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700. Check menu/ prices/ info at seminolecasinococonutcreek.com.

NYY Steak (Coconut Creek)
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!

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Win A $10 Wendy’s Gift Card

Posted on September 2nd, 2021 · American Breakfast Contests Deals Desserts Fast Food · 13 Comments »

This contest started on 9//2/21. This card has a winner.

* Win A $10 Wendy’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Wendy’s 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 Wendy’s location (wendys.com for locations, menu, info).