This contest started on 9/14/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $30 Papa John’s Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $30 Papa John’s Pizza Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 30 “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 $30 Gift Card is good at any Papa John’s Pizza location.

Check papajohns.com for menu/prices/locations/info.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/20/20- Carcione’s Pizza).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

WHITE PIZZA
(16”-Ricotta, Romano, Provolone and
Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni- $18.50)

Carcione’s Pizza
1879 Davie Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 763-8416
carcionespizza.com
Latest Review: 7/20/18

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- this hole in the wall takeout only joint- makes off the chart delicious stuff. Don’t let Carcione’s sorta sketchy neighborhood scare you-off from giving it a shot!

Posted on July 20th, 2018

***** Carcione’s Pizza, 1879 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, (954) 763-8416.

Got a real good one for you guys, Carcione’s Pizza in Fort Lauderdale.

Take-out only, full boat of pizzas/ pastas/ hot & cold subs/ entrees.

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am – 1:45pm
Wednesday & Thursday: 11am – 8:45pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 9:45pm
Sunday: 1pm – 8:45pm

Menu/info: carcionespizza.com

For you guys who may be wondering as to- how Jeff Eats found this hole in the wall-pizza joint with steel bars on its windows…Carcione’s Pizza is 3 blocks away from the auto- body repair shop which Mrs. Jeff Eats unfortunately has-had to do business with- numerous times over the past 17 years!

Anyway,

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats tried Carcione’s Pizza and I gotta tell you that its food was real good! Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and auto body shop workers- Eddie, Carmen and Jamel (who shared our takeout order)- loved everything!

I know that some of you guys enjoy a drop of color- about the stuff that Jeff Eats- eats! With the caveat that what I like, you might hate and vice versa- I gotta tell you that the joint makes a real nice New York Style Slice- thin/crispy/sweet sauce/nice fold with the requisite oil drip…(hopefully, you can now start to appreciate how dumb this whole food reviewing food business really is).

Like I said 3 seconds ago, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Eddie The Body Shop Guy, Carmen The Body Shop Guy and Jamel The Body Shop Guy really enjoyed the joint’s pizza, garlic rolls, sausage & peppers sub and chicken parm- and all five of us recommend that you guys give Carcione’s Pizza a shot (just between you guys and me, I’m really thinking that Jamel knows his red sauce stuff😛)!

***** Biergarten, 309 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-7462, biergartenboca.com.

Don’t know about you guys- but Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are totally Netflixed-out!

With that in mind…

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of friends will be partying- Friday, October 2nd, 2020 from 8:30pm-11:30pm…

Posted on February 27th, 2012.

***** Biergarten, 309 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-7462.

Last Saturday night around 10pm my wife and I- and another couple stopped by a German “bar-restaurant”—Biergarten in Boca Raton. The joint has indoor seating/huge outdoor patio seating. Real simple concept–tons of different beers, wines, specialty drinks—menu loaded with appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches, tacos, German style wursts-schnitzels-and other dishes—local bands and djs. The joint looks like “what” I guess a German beer garden in Germany is suppose to look like and the staff wears German beer garden costumes (I think!). You can check menu/prices at www.biergartenboca.com.

What a cool place!. It was JAMMED and I do mean JAMMED! I’m gonna bet here, that half the crowd was FAU/Lynn students. Although it was approaching “my” bedtime, I still “tried” a steak slider, bbq pork slider, pastrami slider, kielbasa, potato pancakes—and I’m telling you straight up, the food was absolutely dynamite. Absolutely some of the best “bar” stuff I’ve had in a very very long time. A great dj was spinning all-types of music and I understand that the bands that work the joint, play classic rock, reggae and new stuff.

Suffice it to say, the “kids” there were having an absolute blast–and us 4 old geezers did the same. Boy! If Ithaca, New York had a joint like Biergarten back in 1966-1970–just maybe, I wouldn’t have been so anxious to graduate from Ithaca College-to get back to Brooklyn. In all fairness, Bobby Comstock & The Counts was a great band, but if memory serves me right, the food at the Dewitt Clinton Hotel where they worked- wasn’t even in the same breath as Biergarten’s grub.

Biergarten hasn’t been around for very long. I’m guessing here, but I think something like 6 months. The joint is located in the “Pink Plaza” in Boca Raton…the spot that it’s in- has over the years-housed more restaurants than you can shake a stick at. I maybe going out on a limb here, but I think that the landlord has finally found a long-term tenant.

Let me close by saying, no matter how old or for that matter young you are—you gotta try Biergarten.

Biergarten is open Sunday-Monday 11am-midnight, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-2am.

This contest started on 9/12/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 NYY Steak Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 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 $50 Gift Card is good at NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700. Check menu/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!

Anyway,

Jeff Eats just wanted to mention NYY Steak to you guys, again…

It’s a very good steak joint!
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NYY Steak (Coconut Creek)
Posted on February 15th, 2012

***** NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700.

Go figure!

One of the best-“upscale steakhouses” in South Florida is located at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in- Coconut Creek…That’s right, the casino where you-gotta wear an oxygen mask because the cigarette smoke is so brutal—as part of a recently completed $150,000,000 renovation/expansion has opened an absolutely georgeous looking steakhouse with fabulous food and service. You can check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices/photos. By the way, NYY is a joint venture–Seminole Indians/New York Yankees (there is another NYY at Yankee Stadium).

NYY…New York Yankees, get it? All kinds, of New York Yankee black/white photos, autographs…no dark wood–or dim lights here…but rather, a great looking open kitchen, light oak woods, bright lights, plenty of glass. Like I said before, an absolutely gorgeous looking joint.

When you check NYY’s menu, try not to get sticker-shock…no question about it- that $51.75 24oz bone in ribeye is “high” even for an upscale steakhouse–Now, I maybe going out on a limb here, but I think- that casino-joints like NYY get a ton of customers using their casino “PLAYER’S CLUB” rewards/points to pay the bill. If I’m right—the restaurant can charge more than what most folks would consider “normal”- because many customers aren’t using real-money. So, if you go there, I think you will find that many of the “diners” are eating on-the-arm.

At this juncture of the discussion, let me tell you that NYY looks totally out of place at the Seminole Casino. Nothing for nothing, but the Seminole Casino isn’t in this boy’s opinion–an upscale looking property. Now, there may-be something more developing at the Seminole Casino that’s gonna get it looking more like the Hard Rock operation in Hollywood-so NYY may eventually make sense, but for right now, NYY looks like a fish out of water. Personally, I don’t see non-casino players making special plans/reservations to eat at NYY, despite the fact that its food is absolutely dynamite.

A recent dinner had me “doing” the aforementioned 24oz ribeye, 28oz porterhouse ($54.75), veal chop milanase ($44.50), roast chicken ($28.50), lemon pepper halibut ($31.50), steak fries ($9.50), lobster mac & cheese ($11). Every item was delicious. On the service front, excellent without the “snotty” know-it-all attitude you find at many upscale steakhouses.

There are two ways to play NYY Steak. You can gamble your heart out…and accumulate points to spend or you can just fork over cash or your credit card at the end of the meal.

NYY Steak is a homerun…pun intended!

NYY Steak is open Monday, Thursday-Sunday 5pm-11pm. The joint is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/13/20- Snoballs).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

SHAVED ICE
(Large-$3.50, Cherry/Blue Raspberry Combo)

Snoballs
6401 Sheridan Street
Hollywood
(321) 345-8423
Latest Review: 7/14/16

If you’re into shaved ice (and who isn’t?)- you will absolutely positively love this joint…

By the way, in addition to loads of shaved ice flavors, the joint has a large handful of delicious hard-scoop ice cream flavors- if that’s your game!

Posted on July 14th, 2016

***** Snoballs, 6401 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024, (321) 345-8423.

Jeff Eats is gonna let you guys- figure this one out all by yourselves!

All I’m gonna tell you guys- is that Snoballs’ stuff is off the chart delicious!

Mon 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tue 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thu 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sat 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

* September 11th, 2001.

From Wikipedia.org

Of the 2,977 victims killed in the September 11 attacks, 412 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Trade Center. This included:
343 firefighters (including a chaplain and two paramedics) of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY);
37 police officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department (PAPD);
23 police officers of the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and
8 emergency medical technicians and paramedics from private emergency medical services
1 patrolman from the New York Fire Patrol

This contest started on 9/8/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Pizza District Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Pizza District Gift Card for 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 Pizza District, 6919 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, FLorida 33433, (561) 961-4163.

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

Posted on August 20th, 2018.

***** Pizza District, 6919 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, FLorida 33433, (561) 961-4163.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to checkout- Pizza District in Boca Raton.

The Skinny- the joint opened about 3 months ago, table/hi-top/counter seating, menu of reasonably priced- pizzas/salads/calzones/wings/subs/garlic rolls/beers/wines, open Monday-Thursday 11am–10pm/ Friday–Saturday 11am-11pm/ Sunday noon–10pm.

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gave Pizza District a shot and I gotta tell you that the joint killed it! Absolutely delicious thin crust pepperoni pizza/ garlic rolls/ chicken parm sub/ Greek salad!

Let me wrap this tale up by telling you guys- that Pizza District’s delicious food/ pleasant service/ reasonable prices/ cool looking “steel” decor/ easy going vibe- spell winner in Jeff Eats’ book!

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

* Happy Labor Day.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/6/20- 18 Bagels Co.).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE
($3.49)

18 Bagels Co.
111 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa
(813) 350-0767
18bagelsco.com
Latest Review: 9/13/19

Trust Jeff Eats on this one…this joint’s Everything Bagel is absolutely off the chart delicious!

Posted on September 13th, 2019

***** 18 Bagels Co., 111 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33609, (813) 350-0767.

Got a real good bagel joint for you guys to checkout, 18 Bagels Co. in Tampa.

Simple concept at work here- order/pickup at counter, all kinds of bagels/hot & cold sandwiches/ salads/ some other stuff menu, inside table/covered outdoor patio seating, open 7 days a week 6am-3pm.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and three business associates did an early lunch at 18 Bagels Co. and I gotta tell you guys that this joint’s stuff was right on the money! Just between us, I kinda think I know my “bagel joints” and I’m telling you- right off the bat, 18 Bagels Co. “makes” real-bagels…boil and bake!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- reasonable prices, delicious stuff, nice clean modern decor and a super pleasant staff makes 18 Bagels Co. an absolute winner!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at 18bagelsco.com.

This contest started on 9/3/20. 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 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 Five Guys Burgers and Fries location (for locations, menu, info- fiveguys.com).