This contest started on 7/22/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Chris’ Taverna Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Chris’ Taverna 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 Chris’ Taverna, 6338 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33463, (561) 964-4233 and Chris’ Taverna, 4774 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, (561) 223-2868.

You can check menu/prices at christaverna.com

Posted on November 16th, 2018

***** Chris’ Taverna, 6338 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33463, (561) 964-4233.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Hey Jeff!

Three months ago my husband and I retired and moved from Plainview, New York to Hunter’s Run Country Club in Boynton Beach.
A couple of weeks ago, I came across jeffeats.com and love the site. You sure have a load of recommendations and I like the fact that you’re smart enough to know that food reviewing is a totally subjective call.
Being retired we are really enjoy eating out almost every night. With that in mind, what’s your best call on a CASUAL GREEK joint within a reasonable driving distance of Hunter’s Run?
Looking forward to following jeffeats.com for years to come.
Best Regards,
Esther Abrams
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Esther Abrams,

Welcome to Florida!

Here you go…and thanks for reading jeffeats.com.

Jeff Eats

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Posted on December 17th, 2017
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/17/17- Chris’ Taverna).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CALAMARI
$7.95

Chris’ Taverna
6338 Lantana Road
Lake Worth
(561) 964-4233
christaverna.com
Latest Review: 6/29/14

This is the third time that Chris’ Taverna has caught Dish Of The Week honors! The first time was back on 9/21/14…

No bs-here, delicious food- enormous dirt cheap portions- terrific service!

Posted on September 21st, 2014
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/21/14).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GYRO WRAP (Greek salad or French fries)
$9.95

Chris’ Taverna
6338 Lantana Road
Lake Worth
(561) 964-4233
christaverna.com
Latest Review: 5/21/10

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Chris’ gyro wrap is off the chart-it is absolutely delicious. Just so you know, the original Chris’ review (5/21/10) has a different address listed-when Jeff Eats first “tried” Chris’ it was a small hole in the wall, the new location is in the same shopping center and seats a ton of people inside and on an outdoor patio. Without any hesitation, Jeff Eats will tell you, Chris’ Taverna is one of the best Greek restaurants in South Florida.

Posted on August 21st, 2010 ·
***** Chris’ Taverna, 6346 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33463, (561) 964-4233.

Chris’ Taverna is a GREEK RESTAURANT…maybe 20 formica tables inside, 20 outside. You can order at/pickup at the counter…or you can be fancy and have a waitress/waiter take care of you. Menu/prices/loads of photos at www.christaverna.com. This is strictly a shorts/tee shirt ensemble kinda-joint.

Now…and I really mean this, outrageously delicious food. I have to rank the Greek salad ($8.95), gyro entree ($11.95-2 sides), souvlaki entree ($11.95-2 sides), grilled baby lamb chops entree ($20.95, 5 chops-2 sides) right up there with the best that I’ve had in a Greek joint.

Really, that simple.

Chris’ Taverna is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 5pm-9pm.

This contest started on 7/20/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Renzo’s Cafe & 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 $20 Gift Card is good at Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria, 1906 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 (561) 994-0170.

You can check menu/prices at renzoscafepizza.com.

Posted on August 15th, 2019

***** Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria, 1906 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 (561) 994-0170.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,
My husband and I just retired and moved (8 days ago) from Ditmas Avenue & Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn to the Altis Of Boca Raton, 5500 North Military Trail in Boca Raton. Both of us are 68 and like you, were born in Brooklyn. Heard about your site from a new neighbor. Question for you, What’s the best Pizza joint which is close to Altis where we can pickup and get delivery of ‘real’ New York Pizza?
Thanks,
TR
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TR,

Welcome to Florida.

Your question is a no-brainer…Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria, 1906 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 (561) 994-0170, renzoscafepizza.com- and the joint is maybe a 5 minute drive from your new residence!

Absolutely dynamite pizza and Renzo’s looks, smells, and has the vibe of the neighborhood Brooklyn pizza joints that you guys grew up on…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been getting stuff from Renzo’s for years…

Thanks for reading…

Jeff Eats

Posted on December 18th, 2009
***** Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria, 1906 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 (561) 994-0170.

In Boca, there are a handful of joints that have the name RENZO’s in their “title.” Just so there is no misunderstanding here—I’m talking about the Renzo’s Cafe & Pizzeria that’s right across from Calusa Elementary School on Clint Moore Road.

Okay…you can eat in (there a handful of tables inside and outside)–but, this is basically a takeout pizza joint. A “what you’d expect” red-sauce menu—appetizers, soups, salads, subs, pastas, calzones, pizza, meat-seafood-chicken entrees. You can check the menu/prices at www.renzoswest.com.

Tried this joint the other night and it is really good. “Sampled” a plain old large pizza, veal parm, chicken marsala, linguini-white clam sauce…like, I said really good—especially enjoyed the pizza which was thin-crispy-sweet sauce.

This is a neighborhood joint.

So you WEST Bocaratonians- now know about a really good joint for eat-in/takeout…that is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

* Reader Lynn K is dying for a delicious piece of chocolate chip mandel bread to eat with her morning coffee.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,

I’m dying for a delicious piece of chocolate chip mandel bread to eat with my morning coffee.

I live in Delray Beach.

Got a recommendation for me?

Thanks,
Lynn K
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Lynn K,

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, I know my chocolate chip mandel bread- and I’m telling you that Zinger’s Delicatessen, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 826-7323, (zingersdeli.com) has an in-house backed chocolate chip mandel bread (4 pieces-$4.99) that is absolutely amazingly delicious!

Thanks for reading,

Jeff Eats

This contest started on 7/17/20. 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).

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/19/20- Sweet Mama’s Restaurant).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

DOWN HOME
($10.99-Chicken Fried Steak & Gravy/2 Eggs/Home Fries/Toast or Biscuit)

Sweet Mama’s Restaurant
10743 Narcoossee Road
Orlando
(407) 282-7737
sweetmamasrestaurant.com
Latest Review: 3/28/19

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Sweet Mama’s Restaurant absolutely kills!

Posted on March 28th, 2019.

***** Sweet Mama’s Restaurant, 10743 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, Florida 32832, (407) 282-7737.

Got a real good “mom & pop” diner for you guys to checkout- Sweet Mama’s Restaurant in Orlando.

Real simple concept at work here- table/booth/counter seating, open 7 days a week 6am-3pm, reasonably priced breakfast & lunch/dinner to go/tons of baked goods menu.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and four business associates (How you doin’?) did breakfast at Sweet Mama’s and I’m telling you guys- this joint really has its act together. Delicious food and a staff that knows how to run things!

Let me wrap Sweet Mama’s Restaurant up for you guys by saying, if you’re into “mom & pop” diners- you gotta check this joint out. It’s really good!

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

This contest started on 7/16/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 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 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location. You can check krispykreme.com for locations/info.

This contest started on 7/14/20.This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 IHOP Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 IHOP 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 IHOP location (check ihop.com for locations/menu/info).

* National French Fry Day- 7/13/20!

Not that you guys need reminding- but just in case this Coronavirus situation is throwing you off your game off…today is National French Fry Day!

A quick “search” will find-you a ton of free and discounted fry- deals out there…

For you interested souls, since Day-One, Jeff Eats’ favorite french fries…

Nathan’s Famous French Fries (of course, with loads of ketchup).

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/12/20- Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HALF ROASTED DUCK ($11.50)

Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House
1246 East Colonial Drive
Orlando
(407) 896-8988
tastywok.net
Latest Review: 12/26/19

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, some of the best “real” and Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Food circa 1957 in Florida!

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on December 26th, 2019

***** Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House, 1246 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407) 896-8988, tastywok.net.

Just in case some of you guys were wondering where-how Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “celebrated” Christmas Day (12/25/19)…(not gonna go into the whole – Jews eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day thing)!

NO IFS ANDS OR BUTS- ONE OF THE BEST CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN FLORIDA!

Posted on June 8th, 2017

***** Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House, 1246 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407) 896-8988.

Consider this tale a “Public Service Announcement.”

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House way-back on 2/13/13!

For what it’s worth, I’m kinda thinking that now that it’s SUMMER over the next 3-months, a number of you folks are gonna be visiting the Orlando area for various reasons (vacations, college enrollment, etc.). With that in mind, if you don’t “try” Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House, 1246 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407) 896-8988- when you’re in Orlando- you’ll be making a huge mistake!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, some of the best “real” and Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Food circa 1957 in Florida!

Just so you know, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of friends ate there last Sunday night (6/4/17)- thus the “Public Service Announcement.”

No bs- this Tasty Wok joint could- easily compete with the best Chinese joints in New York City and San Fransico’s- China Towns!
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Posted on February 13th, 2013

***** Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House, 1246 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, (407) 896-8988.

This is a very simple Chinese food “story.”

Jeff Eats recently tried Tasty Wok BBQ & Noodle House in Orlando and it was absolutely dynamite.

Real simple…this is a bare bones “hole in the wall” joint—ducks hanging from the ceiling.

Tasty Wok’s menu will please you-guys who want “real” Chinese food (whatever REAL means?)–and also guys like me who are looking for Brooklyn-Jewish circa 1950’s Chinese food.

A recent outing had Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of friends doing:
1. wonton soup,
2. egg rolls,
3. fried meat dumplings,
4. roast pork,
5. sweet and sour pork,
6. general tso’s chicken,
7. shrimp in lobster sauce,
8. pepper steak,
9. roast duck
10. shrimp fried rice

Like I said a few seconds ago…absolutely dynamite. No fooling around here, some of the best Chinese food Jeff Eats has eaten in Florida.

Nothing for nothing, food and decor-wise, Tasty Wok could successfully compete with most of NYC Chinatown’s players. To be perfectly honest with you, I’d match Tasty Wok’s roast duck and roast pork up against NYC Chinatown’s best joints–any day of the week. Those two “items” alone, were worth the price of admission.

You Orlandoians got a homerun going here.

Tasty Wok is open 7 days a week 10:30am-9:30pm.

Just a “suggestion”—check the YELP reviews on this one. There are something like 100 reviews and other than a small handful—most folks loved Tasty Wok. The comments should “give” you some more color about Tasty Wok.

This contest started on 7/7/20. 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.