Rao’s Made For Home Meat Lasagna.

Real short tale…

Yesterday- “tried” 2- 9oz packages of frozen Rao’s Made For Home Meat Lasagna from The Fresh Market, 5540 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33496, (561) 994-2221 on-sale for $3.99 (normally $5.99). Oven baked one, microwaved the other – and all I can say, LOUSY!- the meat lasagna had absolutely no taste whatsoever! Trust me on this one, my tastebuds were/are just fine and the pasta/meat/sauce/cheese combination literally had no taste- not to mention that the pasta had the consistency of a big old rubber band!

Now, you guys and Jeff Eats both know that this-food reviewing gig is purely a subjective call. With that in mind, you guys who “doubt” Jeff Eats’ opinion and/or like to waste their money- a quick internet search will provide a ton of retailers (in addition to The Fresh Market) like Walmart, Target, Publix, Costco, Amazon that carry Rao’s Made For Home Meat Lasagna.

For a complete list of Rao’s retail products check raos.com.

This contest started on 10/11/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Granger’s Grille Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Granger’s Grille 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 Granger’s Grille, 215 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, (561) 276-7881.

You guys can check menu/info at grangersgrille.com.

Posted on July 10th, 2017

***** Granger’s Grille, 802 Southeast 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, (561) 276-7881.

Do you guys know what scarily good means? Well, Granger’s Grille in Delray Beach is scarily good.

Real quick story…

Hole in the wall with scarily good American-Style food located at 215 Northeast 6th Avenue, Delray Beach after 23 years was forced to move- because the landlord sold the building it was in. A few months later (January, 2017) the “former” hole in the wall re-opened 3-times larger at 892 Southeast 5th Avenue, Delray Beach serving the same scarily good American-Style food!

All Jeff Eats can tell you guys, is that if you’re into absolutely dynamite burgers/ wings/ bbq ribs/ fried zucchini/ onion rings/ French fries/ tuna salad/ chili/ fried chicken/ onion soup/ meatloaf so-on and so forth, portions that could choke a horse, super reasonable prices and a staff that can’t do enough for you- Granger’s Grille is a must try for you!

You can check menu/info at grangersgrille.com.

Granger’s Grille is open Sunday noon-8pm, Monday-Friday 11:00am-9:30pm.

Posted on January 6th, 2016

***** Granger’s Bar & Grill, 215 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach Florida 33483, (561) 276-7881.

Let’s call Granger’s “a story that bears repeating”…

Jeff Eats has been eating at Granger’s for years and I gotta tell you, the joint’s food always kills!…great burgers, wings, meatloaf, barbecue ribs, salads, onion rings, soups, French fries, sandwiches- you name it- and this no frills American-Style hole in the wall-makes it just right!

Granger’s Bar & Grill is an absolute must try!

I love this joint! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, you will too!

You can check menu/prices at grangersgrille.com.

Granger’s Bar & Grill is open:

Mon + Tue + Thur 11AM – 9PM
Wed + Fri 11AM – 9:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM – 9PM
Sunday 12PM – 8PM
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Posted on February 9th, 2008

***** Granger’s Bar & Grill, 215 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach Florida (561) 276-7881.

Granger’s is a 38 seat bar-grill located on Federal Highway. The joint has something like 10 seats at the bar and a handful of booths and tables…one waitress-one busgirl-3 in the kitchen and that’s the whole shooting match. By the way, the waitress and busgirl are also the bartenders. The bathrooms are out-houses in the parking lot.

Granger’s food is absolutely great. Appetizers, burgers, salads, main dishes everything is delicious. How that little kitchen bangs out so much delicious food is beyond me, but in the 30-40 times that I have eaten at Granger’s everything was right on the money.

I am telling you, that this little joint is a MUST for you. Wear tee shirt/shorts so you don’t look stupid. The joint is open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. The prices are also dirt cheap and if you are there on a Saturday Night you have to try the brick of meatloaf that is one of this joint’s specialities.

From the outside, Granger’s looks like a D U M P. Try it, you will love it.

* A Band Called Honalee: The Music Of Peter, Paul And Mary.

Got something that Jeff Eats knows that you old “folkies” (or is it old “fogies”) out there are gonna love…A Band Called Honalee: The Music Of Peter, Paul And Mary.

In a nutshell- you’ll swear that Peter, Paul and Mary are on the stage!

You gotta go see this band…

A Band Called Honalee: The Music Of Peter Paul And Mary

Saturday, March 13th 2021
7:00 PM
&
Sunday, March 14, 2021
7:00 PM

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

Just one quick observation, there was only 1-Peter, there was only 1-Paul, there was only 1-Mary… A Band Called Honalee has 8-vocalists who apparently rotate in and out of the lineup- I guess it all depends on when/where the gig-is…it’s probably all good, but Jeff Eats just wanted you guys to know, that you may see a different “lineup” than the one that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw at the Duncan Theatre/Lake Worth in 2016.

from abandcalledhonalee.com

A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary. Musically accomplished, interactive and energetic, their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again.

The group believes the melodies and messages of the 1960s folk and folk/rock era are just as relevant today as they were when they were first sung, perhaps even more so. Their mission is to share this uniquely American music with new audiences, while rekindling the passion of life-long fans. Most of all, they celebrate the power of these songs to inspire people and bring them together once again.

A Band Called Honalee has a roster of 8 different vocalists who are all members of the Honalee family. Their names are Eli Zoller, Sarah Randall Hunt, Chris Ware, Matt Duré, Hanley Smith, Joe Young, Suzanne Lenz and Sam Sherwood. Each maintains an active solo career, in addition to frequently appearing with A Band Called Honalee around the country

The group maintains an active national touring schedule, with frequent appearances at performing arts centers, concert series, music festivals and arts conferences nationwide, including Arts Midwest, Performing Arts Exchange/SouthArts, and Pennsylvania Arts Presenters Conferences.

Their recordings have been featured on The Folk Connection (bostonpete.com) radio program, which showcases excellence in folk. Most recently, A Band Called Honalee has been asked to participate in educational outreach programs across the United States, where they nurture music students of all ages in songwriting and explore the continuing cultural relevance of this vital American music.

This contest started on 10/9/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Two Tomatoes Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Two Tomatoes 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 Two Tomatoes, 12040 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, Florida 33437, (561) 369-0656.

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

Posted on April 6th, 2018 ·

***** Two Tomatoes, 12040 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, Florida 33437, (561) 369-0656.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to check-out, Two Tomatoes in Boynton Beach.

Real simple concept at work here, appetizers/pizza/subs/pastas/entrees, order/pickup at counter, give or take a half dozen tables, open Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm/ Sunday 4pm-8pm.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gave Two Tomatoes a shot and I gotta tell you guys that the ordered -10” meatball parmigiana sub ($8.25), 2 pizza slices with fountain drink “special” ($5.99) and large antipasto salad ($9.95) were all right on the money delicious! Now I’m not gonna name names, but Two Tomatoes’ food was as good if not better than most of the “mom & pop” Italian and sub joints that we frequent by our house in Boca Raton!

Let me wrap Two Tomatoes up for you guys by saying- this joint is a winner and that if you live, work, visit or play in its neighborhood- give it a try!

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

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/11/20- PIG-STY BBQ).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HOUSE-MADE SMOKED SAUSAGE
(1/2lb $9- 1lb $16)

PIG-STY BBQ
706 West Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach
(561) 810-5801
pigstybbq.com
Latest Review: 4/3/17

Now you guys and Jeff Eats both know that “the best” is a totally subjective call…with that in mind, I’m telling you guys, that Jeff Eats has eaten a ton (and I do mean a ton) of bbq down here in Florida and I’m rating PIG-STY BBQ one of the best bbq joints in Florida!

Give PIG-STY BBQ a shot and let-me know if I’m “right” or for that matter “wrong” on this call!

Posted on April 3rd, 2017

***** PIG-STY BBQ, 706 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, (561) 810-5801.

Got a terrific order-pickup at the counter bbq joint for you guys- PIG-STY BBQ which opened something like 4 months ago in Boynton Beach.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, don’t let the “outside” photo of PIG-STY BBQ scare you off! Trust me, when you go through that red front door-you’re gonna love what you find!

Jeff Eats and a couple of buddies did a recent lunch- and I’m telling you that PIG-STY BBQ hit the ball right out of the park (I know, a bit corny!)! Cool decor-vibe, pleasant service (although, getting orders in & out a drop faster-wouldn’t be such a bad idea), reasonable prices, off the chart delicious stuff!

By the way, if you catch it right, on certain nights the joint has cover/tribute bands playing on a small stage!

You guys can checkout menu/prices/info at pigstybbq.com

PIG-STY BBQ is open Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-8pm.

This contest started on 10/5/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win a $25 Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria 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 Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria, 14466 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 638-6442.

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

Posted on July 19th, 2018

***** Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria, 14466 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, 561) 638-6442.

Late last night- downed the above pictured off the chart delicious $9.99 chicken parm sub…

File this report in the “it bears repeating” file…

If you’re looking for absolutely dynamite hot-cold subs/pizzas/calzones/strombolis/other red sauce stuff – you gotta checkout Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria in Delray Beach!

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Posted on August 30th, 2015

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 8/30/15)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

10″ CHICKEN PARMESAN SUB
$7.99

Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria
14466 Military Trail
Delray Beach
561) 638-6442
bambinisgardenpizza.com
Latest Review: 3/3/15

If you wanna eat an absolutely off-the-chart-delicious chicken parmesan sub- then you gotta try Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria.

Rather than spin you a whole new tale, checkout Jeff Eats’ Bambini’s- 3/3/15 “writeup” reprinted down-below…

Trust me on this one, this joint’s stuff is dynamite!

Posted on March 3rd, 2015

***** Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria, 14466 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, 561) 638-6442.

This is a real simple tale to tell…

If you want some of the most delicious New York Style pizza, hot/cold subs, stromboli- down here in sunny South Florida…get yourself over to Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria in Delray Beach.

Just so you know, the joint is owned by the same folks that own- The Boys Farmers Market in Delray Beach (see review 10/17/14) …Bambini’s is basically a takeout, but there is limited indoor/outdoor seating.

This past Sunday afternoon, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats had a bunch of friends over to our home in Boca Raton…to feed the hordes of people- we picked up from Bambini’s 2- 20″ cheese pizzas ($14.99 each), 1- 20″ meatball pizza ($16.99), 1-20″ white pizza ($17.99), 3- 10″ chicken parmesan subs ($7.99 each), 3- 10″ eggplant parmesan subs ($7.99 each), 4- 10″ sausage/peppers/onions subs ($7.99 each), 3- pepperoni Stromboli ($9.99 each) and I am telling you EVERYTHING was delicious.

No fooling here, Bambini’s stuff literally blew Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and our friends away.

For what it’s worth-Jeff Eats had been hearing about this joint for months- and this past Sunday was the day “I” decided to give it a shot. The pizza was as close to perfect as can be… thin crispy crust, sweet sauce- the subs’ fillings were dynamite/the semolina seeded bread was terrific, the prices- tons of food for cheap money!

No crapping you guys, I couldn’t have picked a better joint for this particular home-event!

Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria is an absolute must try.

To make sure we are straight on the facts… basically a takeout, limited menu (stromboli, subs, wraps, salads, pizzas)- and if you are wondering, the joint “does pizza by the slice.”

Bambini’s website-bambinisgardenpizza.com- is kinda useless, no menu info provided.

Bambini’s Garden Pizzeria is open Monday-Thursday & Saturday 10:30am-9pm, Sunday 10:30am-7pm.

This contest started on 10/4/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop 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 Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop, 9000A North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 932-3663.

You guys can check men/prices/info at tampasandwichshop.com.

Posted on September 1st, 2018

***** Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop, 9000A North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 932-3663.

Got a real good sandwich/salad joint for you guys to check-out, Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop in Tampa.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats recently discovered- Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop and I gotta tell you, off the chart reasonably priced delicious sandwiches and salads!

Simple concept at work here…order-pickup at counter, indoor table seating, menu loaded with all kinds of sandwiches/salads, open Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm/closed on Sunday.

Like I said two seconds ago, off the chart reasonably priced delicious sandwiches and salads!

Looky here…I know that some of you guys like more “color” about a joint’s food, etc.- just between us, what difference does it really make as to my-take on the food, etc? What I like, you may hate and vice versa! Capice!

Let me wrap Sulphur Springs Sandwich Shop up by saying that you can check menu/info at tampasandwichshop.com and the bet here is that you guys will absolutely love its food- then again, maybe you won’t!

This contest started on 10/3/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Cafe Vico Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Cafe Vico 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 Cafe Vico, 1125 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305, (954) 565-9681.

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

Posted on January 21st, 2018

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/21/18- Cafe Vico)
One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CHICKEN MARSALA (with pasta side)
$24.95

Cafe Vico
1125 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 565-9681
cafevicorestaurant.com
Latest Review: 6/30/2008

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been fressing at Cafe Vico for over 20 years. No bs here- the joint’s food and service have always been right on the money! I singled out Cafe Vico’s chicken marsala for special attention, but trust me- in all the years of going there- I can’t recall a single dish that wasn’t real good! While I’m on the the subject of real good- these Vico Meatball Sliders (2-$12- that I had two nights ago) ain’t- no slouches either!

Posted on June 30th, 2008

***** Cafe Vico, 1125 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305, (954) 565-9681.

Cafe Vico is one of my favorite Southern Italian Restaurants in South Florida. Over the past 10 years or so, I have eaten in this joint something like 12-13 times. Do yourself a favor and check Cafe Vico’s website at www.cafevicorestaurant.com for menu/pricing/hours/photos. Although not exactly a tee shirt/shorts kind of a joint, I have been known to show up at Cafe Vico in that very costume and never felt out of place.

Cafe Vico is maybe a dollar or two more expensive than your favorite neighborhood Italian joint…the few bucks-more are well spent. The food is absolutely terrific as is the service. If you check the website, you will also find that Cafe Vico is a very attractive looking joint with a decor of a small Southern Italian Country Inn.

Cafe Vico’s menu features all of the standard favorites…mine being veal parmigiana. There are loads of pasta, fish-seafood, chicken and meat-veal dishes to please all tastes.

Cafe Vico is worth making a special trip for. Be smart and make a reservation, because it is an extremely popular restaurant and is always busy.

Cafe Vico is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Try this one!!

****** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/4/20- The Salty Donut).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HAZELNUT + CHOCOLATE DONUT
($4.25- 24 hr brioche, filled with homemade hazelnut infused chocolate, glazed in chocolate ganache, topped with candied hazelnuts + homemade crushed hazelnut cookies)

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- The Salty Donut makes off the chart delicious donuts. This joint is an absolute must-try!

Posted on February 4th, 2020

***** The Salty Donut, 50 Northwest 23rd Street, Miami, Florida 33127, (305) 639-8501.

Got a real good donut joint for you guys to check-out, The Salty Donut in Miami (Wynwood).

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats- I know my donuts- and I’m telling you guys that The Salty Donut makes some of the most delicious donuts that I and for that matter Mrs. Jeff Eats have ever eaten!

Simple tale to tell, this past Super Bowl Sunday we discovered The Salty Donut and I’m telling you guys- this joint is an absolute must try. Simple concept- order/pickup at counter, 6 “always” & rotating lineup of “sometimes” donuts/coffee- menu, indoor table & hi-top seating/out-door bench seating, open Tuesday-7:30am-6pm/Saturday-Sunday 8am-6pm, closed on Monday.

Like I said a couple of seconds ago- delicious donuts that are an absolute must try!

Let me wrap The Salty Donut by saying- you can check menu/prices/info at saltydonut.com

This contest started on 9/30/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Jet’s 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 any Jet’s Pizza location (jetspizza.com for locations, menus, prices, info).