This contest started on 8/21/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Doris Italian Market & Bakery Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Doris Italian Market & Bakery 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 Doris Market & Bakery location (1-Sunrise, 1-Coral Springs, 1-Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, 1-North Palm Beach). Check dorismarket.com for locations/info.

Posted on May 21st, 2009
***** Doris Italian Market & Bakery *****

The other day, I told you guys about a terrific “market”…The Boys Farmers Market (5/6/09) located in Delray Beach.

Now let me tell you about another terrific “market”…Doris Italian Market & Bakery which currently has 5 locations… Hollywood, Plantation, Coral Springs, Boca Raton and Pembroke Pines…another spot in Sunrise is scheduled to open in the very near future. For full details/addresses check Doris’ website at www.dorismarket.com

Just so you know, Doris started out in Hollywood in 1947 as a neighborhood Italian meat-market. Today’s locations, are probably 7,500-10,000 sq. ft and have a full range of meats, seafood, baked goods, fresh produce, prepared foods and grocery items. Although it calls itself an “Italian Market & Bakery”…Doris’ baked goods and prepared foods are not limited to Italian “style” food…unless stuff like bbq ribs, tuna salad, shrimp salad, egg salad, chocolate chip cookies are Italian food.

Over the years, my family has shopped countless times at Doris’ Boca location…and I have to tell you, that its baked goods and prepared foods…are outstanding. This joint’s cakes, breads, pastries are top-notch…its Italian “dishes” are as good, if not better, than the stuff served by your favorite neighborhood pizza joint.

The way I look at Doris…outstanding joint for baked goods,”take home” food, fresh meat-seafood…by the way, Doris makes a chicken salad which is one of the “best” that I have eaten…As for produce and grocery items, your local Publix is better…Prices?— local supermarket prices.

Doris is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm, Saturday 8:30am-6:30pm, Sunday 8:30am-5pm.

This contest started on 8/20/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Five Guys Burgers and Fries Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Five Guys Burgers and Fries 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 $20 Gift Card is good at any Five Guys Burgers and Fries location (for locations, menu, info- fiveguys.com).

This contest started on 8/17/20. This contest has a winner.

***** Win A $20 Bronx Bagel & Deli Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Bronx Bagel & Deli 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 Bronx Bagel & Deli, 230 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442, (754) 227-7276. Check menu/prices/info at bronxbageldeli.com.

Posted on January 24th, 2020

***** Bronx Bagel & Deli, 230 South Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442, (754) 227-7276.

Got a real good bagel/deli joint for you guys to checkout- Bronx Bagel & Deli in Deerfield Beach.

Cutting to the chase, no matter what anyone tells you or for that matter me, Jeff Eats “knows” his bagels and deli- and I’m telling you guys that Bronx Bagel & Deli is an absolutely terrific joint and that you gotta try it!

Simple tale to tell, yesterday afternoon- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Bronx Bagel & Deli and trust me- the joint’s food was off the chart dynamite…order at counter-food delivered to tables, reasonably priced- all day breakfast/ salads/ sandwiches/ wraps/ burgers/ soups/ baked goods/ in house baked bagels & bialys menu, open Monday-Saturday 6:30am-3pm/Sunday 7am-3pm.

Let me wrap-up Bronx Bagel & Deli by saying that the joint absolutely killed! Over the years, Jeff Eats has been in a ton and I do mean a ton- of both full service and fast food Florida bagel/deli joints and I gotta tell you that Bronx Bagel & Deli is definitely one of the best that I’ve been to!

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

This contest started on 8/17/20. This contest has a winner.

***** Win A $20 V & S Italian Deli Subs and Pasta Gift Card

Jeff Eats got a $20 V & S Italian Deli Subs and Pasta 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 V & S Italian Deli Subs and Pasta, 2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 395-5206. Check menu/prices/info- vandsdeli.com.

Posted on October 23rd, 2016

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/23/16)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

V & S Italian Deli Subs and Pasta
2621 North Federal Highwat
Boca Raton
(561) 395-5206
Latest Review: 5/21/2010

V & S is one of the best sub joints that Jeff Eats has had the pleasure to do business with for the past 25 years!

No bs- here, can’t recall even one single “item” that wasn’t off the chart delicious!

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on May 21st, 2010

***** V & S Italian Deli Subs and Pasta, 2621 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 395-5206.

V & S is a small Italian takeout-deli located in Boca Raton. The joint has been around since 1985-and has the full gamut of cold and hot subs/sandwiches/salads/Italian entrees/pasta dishes. On the sub price-front, figure on spending $6.50-$8 depending on whether you get small-or-large.

A recent outing had Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “sampling” some subs and I gotta tell you guys- absolutely top-shelf! Delicious fresh baked hard crust bread stuffed with great “fillings”- just that simple!

Like I said two seconds ago, V & S is basically a takeout (handful of wall counter seats) so don’t planning on staging big weddings, bar mitzvahs or baby namings there!

The joint is open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.

***** Mask or no Mask Jeff Eats is doing Luigi Di Roma.

I don’t know about you guys, but as far as Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are concerned- this Coravirus “situation” is starting to wear real- thin!

This deal- was just announced.

We’ll be eating at Luigi Di Roma this coming Thursday…

Posted on July 16th, 2019

***** Luigi Di Roma, 718 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-6151.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout- Luigi Di Roma in Deerfield Beach.

Simplest of tales to tell- last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats gave Luigi Di Roma a shot and I gotta tell you guys that the joint’s reasonably priced- food was delicious and its waitstaff was as solid as could be.

Let me wrap this tale up by saying that Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats really enjoyed Luigi Di Roma- that the joint is open Monday – Thursday: 4pm-10pm, Friday – Saturday: 4pm-11pm, Sunday: 11am-9pm…that it has daily drink/dinner specials and complementary live music entertainment in its lounge area.

You guys can check menu/prices/entertainment schedule/info at luigidiroma.com.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-8/16/20- Mr. D’s Pizza- Plantation).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

Mr. D’s Pizza
4260 Peters Road
Plantation
(954) 581-0373
Latest Review: 5/15/19

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, this hole in the wall take-out makes off the chart delicious pizzas/ pastas/ subs/ salads/ pastas/ entrees…If it was a whole lot closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode, we would be major- and I do mean major- customers!

Posted on May 15th, 2019

***** Mr. D’s Pizza, 4260 Peters Road, Plantation, Florida 33317, (954) 581-0373.

Got a real good Italian joint that you guys gotta checkout- Mr. D’s Pizza in Plantation.

Real simple tale…hole in the wall joint that makes off the chart reasonably priced delicious pizza/ hot & cold subs/ salads/ pastas and entrees, basically a takeout with 4 counter seats, open Monday-Thursday 10am-10pm/ Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm/ Sunday noon-9pm.

Yesterday afternoon, Jeff Eats “discovered” Mr. D’s Pizza and I’m telling you guys that this joint’s food is definitely the real deal!

If you’re a fancy schmancy kinda-person, Mr. D’s Pizza ain’t gonna work for you! Like I said 2 seconds ago, hole in the wall takeout joint- counter seating for 4!

Let me wrap-up Mr. D’s Pizza by saying- if this joint was closer to our- Boca Raton abode, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats would be real steady customers.

This contest started on 8/15/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Ruven’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Ruven’s 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 $25 Gift Card is good at Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003. Check ruvensdeli.com for menu, info).

Posted on March 12th, 2014
***** Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003.

Back on February 20, 2011 Jeff Eats told you guys about Ruven’s a New York Kosher Style Deli that had just opened for business in the San Marco Shopping Center in Delray Beach. To make a long story short– Ruven’s opened in a spot where two bagel/delis had previously failed. I guess, Ruven’s owner, Steve Ratinetz was betting on real good food and “three times the charm” to make Ruven’s a winner…

Anyway…

Here it is 3-years later and Ruven’s is “sort-a” still around. Now follow me, a few months ago, Ratinetz moved Ruven’s…3 maybe- 4 bays down-into a store formerly occupied by Lenny’s New York Grille.

Anyway…

No doubt in Jeff Eats’ mind…the ‘new” Ruven’s is now in a much better spot–that being right next door to Publix. Same food and service-with the “new” Ruven’s featuring a really cool “lower NYC east-side” circa 1940-1950 decor. Having eaten in Lenny’s numerous times, I can tell you-that Ratinetz did a great job in combining his own decorative ideas with Lenny’s decor remnants.

Just wanted to re-introduce you guys to an old-favorite of mine.

Now…Does Ruven’s qualify under the “three times the charm” rule?

The original February 20, 2011 review is reprinted below.

***** Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003.
Bingo!— Home Run!

If you are looking for a terrific-New York Kosher Style Deli—your wish has been answered. Say hello, to Ruven’s which opened last Wednesday in Delray Beach. For right now, the joint is open 7 days a week from 8am-3pm—look for “dinner” to be added sometime in late March.

Just some background info… “this” Ruven’s is owned by Steve Ratinetz who in the mid 1990′s-2003 owned/operated Ruven’s in Plainview, New York—which was an absolutely terrific kosher deli. My January 25, 2011 Ruven’s of Long Island writeup- has more “history” if you are a history-buff.

You know and I know, that South Florida has more bagel delis than you can shake a stick at…just for the record, Ruven’s is not and I repeat the word NOT, a bagel deli. For sure, it has the requisite “500″ types of bagels, bialys and onion boards—that said, this joint is all about pastrami- corned beef- brisket- turkey- stuffed derma- potato pancakes- blintzes, chopped liver-stuffed cabbage-fried kreplach-matzo ball soup—that rival the best stuff served in NYC, Chicago…or for that matter, anywhere that you formerly called home.

If there is one thing that Jeff Eats knows—it’s good deli.

This afternoon, in no particular order– I did a “taste test” of pastrami, corned beef, brisket, turkey off the bone, matzo ball soup, cabbage soup, stuffed derma, potato pancakes, chopped liver. fried kreplach…absolutely delicious.

Based on Jeff Eats’ “maiden outing”—I’m putting Ruven’s right up there with South Florida’s best New York Kosher Style Delis. Throw-in huge portions at reasonable prices…and I can’t see Ruven’s not quickly developing an enormous following.

You now know about a terrific deli—this one is a keeper!

This contest started on 8/13/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Fantasy Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Fantasy Pizza 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 Fantasy Pizza, 10800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, (954) 435-1062. You guys can check menu/prices/info at fantasypizzaandsalad.com.

Posted on May 10th, 2020

DISH OFTHE WEEK (Sunday- 5/10/20- Fantasy Pizza).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HOMEMADE ZEPPOLES
(half-dozen $2.49)

Fantasy Pizza
10800 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines
(954) 435-1062
fantasypizzaandsalad.com
Latest Review: 9/21/18

Most pizza joints don’t make zeppoles…trust Jeff Eats on this one, Fantasy’s are absolute dynamite!

Posted on September 21st, 2018

***** Fantasy Pizza, 10800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, (954) 435-1062.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to checkout, Fantasy Pizza in Pembroke Pines.

Real simple tale to tell- appetizers/pizzas/salads/subs/pastas/desserts, inside booth/table/hi-top seating.

Like I just said, real simple tale to tell- yesterday afternoon Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats needed-some pizza and based on Jeff Eats’ reader- Lori A’s recommendation- we decided to give Fantasy Pizza in Pembroke Pines a shot! Suffice it to say, Lori A was right on the money- with the joint serving up absolutely delicious thin-crisp crust/sweet sauce/nice fold/ nice oil drip New York Style Pizza slices! Throw into the mix, that Fanatsy Pizza runs an every-day “$4.98 2-slices and a fountain drink lunch special” and “we” got a joint that Jeff Eats definitely had to tell you guys about! By the way, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats also threw some garlic rolls and zeppoles into the mix- like Fantasy Pizza’s pizza- both the rolls and zeppoles were right on the money!

Let me wrap Fantasy Pizza up for you guys by saying, if you live/work/play in Fantasy Pizza’s neighborhood- you gotta give the joint a shot!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at Fantasy Pizza, 10800 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, (954) 435-1062.

Fantasy Pizza is open, 7 days a week 11am-10pm.

This contest started on 8/12/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery 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 Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery, 14587 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 270-3771.

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

Posted on August 31st, 2016
***** Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery, 14587 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 270-3771.
Jeff Eats first told you guys about Brighton Beach Bagel way-back on June 30, 2016- at that time, the fast food/order-pickup at counter bagel joint was a day or so away from opening…

Long story short…

Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery has now been open for something like 6-weeks and a couple of days ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gave it a “shot” for lunch. Rather than wasting a ton of ink telling you guys about the delicious- reasonably priced bagels/bialys/baked goods/soups/deli meats/tuna salad/chicken salad/spreads/breakfast stuff that this joint is cranking out -or Brighton’s super pleasant service- or its cool looking Retro 50’s Brooklyn vibe decor -or the joint’s bottomless help yourself hot/iced coffee setup, let me just say that Jeff Eats is hard pressed to name another Florida fast food/order-pickup at counter bagel joint as good as Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery is!

There really isn’t too much more to say, other than if you work, play, or live in Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery’s neighborhood- then you definitely gotta give it a shot!

The joint is open 7 days a week 6:30am-4pm.

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

Posted on June 30th, 2016
* Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery, 14587 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 270-3771.

Jeff Eats just heard about Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery which is set to open tomorrow morning at 6am in Delray Beach! In speaking with one of Brighton’s owners – the joint is a 150 seat (inside/outside patio) order at counter/deliver to table- bagel/deli restaurant, open Monday-Thursday 6am-5pm, Friday-Sunday 6am-3pm.

If Brighton proves to be as good as it “sounds” on its website- brightonbeachbagel.com- you guys and Jeff Eats will have found a real good joint to stuff our faces at!

Jeff Eats has Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery “penciled in for a try” sometime in the next 30 days…if you guys get there before I do, let me know the skinny!

This contest started on 8/10/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Shakers’ American Cafe Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Shakers’ American 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 Shakers American Cafe, 1308 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804, (407) 422-3534. Check menu/prices/info at shakerscafe.com.

Posted on August 7th, 2018

***** Shakers American Cafe, 1308 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804, (407) 422-3534.

Got a real good breakfast/lunch diner for you guys to checkout- Shaker’s American Cafe in Orlando.

Just for the record, I first told you guys about Shaker’s on 9/20/12- hadn’t been back since…

Anyway,

Simple concept at work here- open Monday-Saturday 6:30am-2:30pm/Sunday 8am-2pm, all-day breakfast/lunch menu, indoor tables/handful of outdoor tables, reasonable prices, big portions, delicious food, very pleasant service. Check menu/prices/info at shakerscafe.com.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of our friends recently did lunch at Shaker’s American Cafe and all four (not that it really matters what the other three thought-after all this is Jeff Eats’ blog) of us agreed that the joint’s food and service absolutely killed!

For you guys who like a bit more “color”- the joint opened in 1993 and features all-kinds of salt & pepper shakers as part of its decor!

Let me wrap Shaker’s American Cafe up- by saying, this joint is a homerun- absolute must try!

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Posted on September 20th, 2012

***** Shakers American Cafe, 1308 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804, (407) 422-3534.

Shakers American Cafe…”mom & pop” breakfast and lunch diner in Orlando. You can check menu/prices at www.shakerscafe.com.

Just so you know, the joint’s Americana decor features something like 12,000,000 types of salt & pepper shakers—thus the name Shakers. An 8 year-old with a bat would have a field day in this joint.

Shakers’ menu is loaded with breakfast stuff, salads and sandwiches.

Jeff Eats recently did breakfast there…western omelete with hashbrowns ($6.59), Greek omelete with potato pancake ($6.59), french toast with blueberries ($5.49)—everything was delicious. A special shout-out to the potato pancake. Real reasonable prices, very pleasant service.

Just so you know, Shakers is open Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, Saturday 6am-2pm, Sunday 7am-1:30pm. Monday-Friday Shakers serves breakfast until 11am but on Saturday-Sunday breakfast is served all-day.

You’ll need a freaking train schedule to keep track of this joint’s hours.

Anyway…the food is really good so if Shakers fits your schedule, give it a try.