* National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day.

Just in case you guys forgot- today is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day and for what it’s worth -tomorrow is National Read Across America Day.

To stay in the loop- nationaltoday.com has a created a list of hundreds of holidays for you to celebrate…

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-3/1/20- Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

16 PACK MINI DONUTS ($11.50)

Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee
1023 East County Road 540A
Lakeland
(863) 500-1414
charlies-mini-donuts-coffee.business.site
Latest Review: 7/7/19

Second time DISH OF THE WEEK “award”…

Absolutely delicious mini-cake donuts.

Like, The Three Bears…not too hot and not too cold, but just right…the 16 Pack works for Jeff Eats. That said, the joint’s 3-6-25-35 packs ain’t exactly slouches either!

Posted on July 7th, 2019

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/7/19- Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MINI DONUTS
3 pack/$2.25 6 pack/$4.50 16 pack/$11.50 25 pack/$17.50 35 pack/$24.50

Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee
1023 East County Road 540A
Lakeland
(863) 500-1414
charlies-mini-donuts-coffee.business.site
Latest Review: 11/26/18

Charlie’s currently has 24 different flavors to choose from…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Charlie’s donuts absolutely kill?

Posted on November 26th, 2018

***** Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee, 1023 East County Road 540A, Lakeland, Florida 33813, (863) 500-1414.

Got a real good donut joint for you guys to checkout, Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee in Lakeland.

Simple tale to tell, something like 16 different mini cake donuts/coffe/tea menu, order at-pickup at counter, handful of inside tables.

Earlier this morning, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee and I gotta tell you that the freshly baked cake donuts were just what the doctor ordered. For you guys who right about now maybe wondering “Hey Jeff, what the hell were you and Mrs. Jeff Eats doing up in Lakeland-on the Monday morning following the long Thanksgiving Day Weekend?” Not that it’s any of your business- but Jeff Eats had an early business meeting with Publix’s CEO Todd Jones at Publix’s corporate headquarters at Publix’s Corporate Office, 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, Florida 33811.

Anyway, like I said three seconds ago, the mini cake donuts were exactly what the doctor ordered, that’s assuming you’re into cake donuts, which Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats happen to really enjoy with our morning hot coffee. Just so you guys and Jeff Eats are straight with each other, if you’re not into cake donuts, Charlie’s Mini Donuts and Coffee is probably not gonna work for you- because there isn’t a yeast-raised donut insight!

Let me wrap Charie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee by saying that the joint is open Tuesday-Thursday 7am-8pm/ Friday-Saturday 7am-9pm/ Sunday 7am-3:30pm/ closed Monday, that you can check menu/prices/info at charlies-mini-donuts-coffee.business.site and that Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee’s- Snickers Mini Donut is worth the price of admission alone!

Just checked the Boca Black Box- box- office (bocablackbox.com) and goldstar.com (discount tickets)-and there are some really good seats left for TONIGHT’S- Pauly And The Greaseballs’ (Saturday, February 29th, 2020’s 7pm & 9 pm) shows. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, these guys put on a terrific show…You 50’s-60’s-70’s music fans will absolutely have a blast…

Posted on December 31st, 2019

* Pauly And The Greaseballs.

If you’re into Doo Wop, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Rock N Roll- then you gotta go see Pauly And The Greaseballs…think Sha Na Na’s tv show & music and you’ll be on the right page as to exactly what tribute-band Pauly And The Greaseballs has been wowing Canadian and American audiences with for over 31 years!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the group and I’m telling you- that these guys put on an absolutely great show.

Tickets just went on sale…

The Skinny:

Pauly And The Greaseballs

Saturday, February 29th, 2020 (7pm & 9pm)

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

***** Avellino’s Italian Restaurant, 5869 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 332-3544.

Got a real good “mom & pop” Italian joint for you guys to check-out…Avellino’s Italian Restaurant in Delray Beach.

Just between you guys and me, I kinda think that I know my “mom & pop” Italian joints- and I’m telling you guys that Avellino’s in Delray Beach is a winner!

Real simple tale to tell…last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Avellino’s and its food absolutely killed! Table/booth seating, reasonably priced appetizers/ salads/ hot & cold subs-panini/ salads/ pastas/ brick oven pizzas/ entrees/ other stuff dinner menu, lunch menu, twilight menu, super pleasant service…and yes- the joint’s dinner entrees come with soup or salad/ pasta side/ garlic rolls.

Let me wrap-up Avellino’s Italian Restaurant by telling you guys- that its brick-oven pizza alone was worth the price of admission. Other than for dough, cheese and tomato sauce I-got no idea as to what else (if anything) went into the the final product- All I can say – off the chart delicious!

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

The joint is open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday noon-9pm.

Just checked the box-office (seasidemusicmgmt.com) and there are some real good tickets still available for An Intimate Evening With FIREFALL With Friends PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE at the indoor Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino TONIGHT- Thursday, February 27th, 2020 ((7:30pm)- trust me on this one, both groups put on awesome shows. Don’t miss this concert!

Posted on December 10th, 2019

* An Intimate Evening With FIREFALL With Friends PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE.

Just announced…

An Intimate Evening With FIREFALL With Friends PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE

Thursday, February 27th, 2020 (7:30pm)

Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
901 Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009

Tickets Online: seasidemusicmgmt.com ($25-$75)

Two dynamite chart-topping bands- that are absolutely not to be missed!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there…

ABOUT THIS EVENT

The Sport of Kings Theater offers an intimate concert experience with six levels of seating for 850 guests. Located on the 2nd floor of the Gulfstream Park Clubhouse, Sport of Kings is the perfect venue to see the show up close and personal. View the show in style from the VIP section including cocktail tables, beverage and food service.

ABOUT THE BANDS:

FIREFALL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt6lYiKcik8

For founder Jock Bartley, Firefall is a 40 year labor of love. Their layered harmonies backed by driving rhythms transcends many genres from rock to country to AC and brought the band platinum and gold success with such hits as “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Other major Firefall radio hits include “Cinderella,” “Goodbye I Love You,” “Livin’ Ain’t Livin” and “Mexico.” Extensive touring with Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Chicago, America and many others.
The genealogy and musical roots of Firefall run deep in the fertile soil of American Folk/Rock music. Defying industry labels, they melded country, folk, easy listening and rock ‘n’ roll, creating a sound uniquely their own, helping to define a generation and forever changing the landscape of contemporary music. One of the few surviving bands of their genre, Firefall has remained true to the founding vision throughout the band’s 30 year history. Firefall saturated the air waves with a string of Top 20 hits, earning two platinum and three gold records for their efforts. Their dynamic live performances gained them a huge and loyal fan base – one that continues to grow even now. In their current live shows, the band both nurtures and expands on their distinctive melodic sound. Their much loved hits are faithfully recreated with a freshness rare in live performances of such classics. With their newer material, they continue to demonstrate the diversity of the band’s musical excellence. In keeping with the times, the shows often include acoustic “mini sets”, which speak directly to their ever growing new generation of fans.

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE (50th Anniversary)

2020 marks their 50th year as a band. Best known for their iconic #1 hit “Aimee,” Top 10 hits “Two Lane Highway,” “Let Me Love You Tonight,” “I’ll Fix Your Flat Tire Merle” and “Early Mornin’ Riser,” along with their classic Norman Rockwell inspired cowboy album covers, PPL bridged the gap between country and rock. Original members Mike Reilly (bass, vocals) and David Cahl (pedal steel) are joined by Donnie Clark (guitar, vocals), Randy Harper (keyboards, vocals) and Scott Thompson (drums, vocals).

Originally- Posted on February 18th, 2019

* Watch Out For Big Brother!

Plastic Straws, Plastic Bags, Plastic Knives & Forks, Sugary Drinks Portion Cap Rule…

If you guys can’t see what’s happening in this country- you better open your eyes real fast!

Take a look at what the State of California recently instituted…

Why California’s new solar mandate could cost new homeowners up to an extra $10,000
California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses. Beginning in 2020, newly constructed homes must have solar panels, which could be costly for homeowners.
The state estimates that the cost will be offset by savings on utility bills.
Yet the added costs could hit “the affordable side of the market,” an expert told CNBC.
Trent Gillies | @trentCNBC
Published 14 Hours Ago Updated 14 Hours Ago
CNBC.com
Recently, California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses. Beginning in 2020, newly constructed homes must have solar panels, which could be costly for homeowners: According to California’s Energy Commission (CEC), that mandate will add between $8,000 and $10,000 to the cost of a new home.

CEC estimates suggest that the solar addition will increase the average monthly mortgage payment by $40, but new homeowners will save an average of $80 a month on their heating, cooling and lighting bills.

Still, the requirement does add a costly additional expense to already pricey new homes in one of the richest real estate markets in the country.

Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, told CNBC’s “On the Money” that the new solar requirement could undermine a segment of the real estate market that’s struggled to add to new homes relative to demand.

The added costs could hit “the affordable side of the market,” she said, where prices on available homes have been under pressure.

“It’s a very different perspective depending on if you’re looking for affordable homes, or pricier homes,” Hale told CNBC. “It’s already difficult for builders to build, and I think this is just going to exacerbate that problem.”

California regulators approve plan to mandate solar panels on new home construction California regulators approve plan to mandate solar panels on new home construction
5:16 PM ET Wed, 9 May 2018 | 01:12
Will other places follow suit?

Although the law begins next year, a Realtor.com study found 8 of the 10 U.S. cities with the highest percentage of home solar panels are already in California, and more than six percent of homes in San Jose feature solar panels. The second highest percentage is in Salinas with 4.8 percent, and San Diego is fourth with about 3.3 percent “green” homes.

Phoenix (#3) and Prescott (#5), both in Arizona, are the only cities outside of California in the top ten. So will other states follow California and add the solar requirement?

“We might see states or localities make those decisions,” Hale said. “I think it’s going to take a couple of years before people see how the ramifications play out and what it really does for building in California, before they decide if it’s a good idea to follow suit.”

It all depends on whether home owners directly affected by the changes will embrace them willingly. Sanjay Garje recently told CNBC that he’s buying a home currently under construction in Santa Clara, CA that will come with solar panels on his roof — one year ahead of the requirement.

“I almost got apprehensive about it because we live in a free society and somebody is telling me I have to have solar in the home, ” Garje said.

With his home nearing completion, Garje found that after doing the math, he estimates his monthly energy savings could reach $200. He said he now welcomes the rooftop solar installation, calling it “the icing on the cake.”

–CNBC’s Aditi Roy and Yasmin Khorram contributed to this report.

On the Money airs on CNBC Saturdays at 5:30 am ET, or check listings for air times in local markets.

Trent Gille

This contest started on 2/25/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Major League Heros Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Major League Heros Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 15 “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 Major League Heros, 953 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, (954) 491-7555. Check menu/prices/info at majorleagueheros.com.

Posted on October 22nd, 2019

***** Major League Heros, 953 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, (954) 491-7555.

Got a real good sub joint for you guys to checkout- Major League Heros in Fort Lauderdale.

First things first- I always thought that the plural of hero was heroes, not heros- but hey, what do I know?

Real easy tale to tell…yesterday afternoon, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Major League Heros and I gotta tell you that this- order/pickup at counter, indoor table and counter seating/outdoor table seating, baseball themed decor, subs/sandwiches/salads/soups menu joint is an absolute home-run (pun intended) winner serving-up dynamite stuff!

Let me wrap Major League Heros up by telling you that the joint is open Monday-Friday 11am-3pm/closed Saturday-Sunday, that you can check menu/prices/info at majorleagueheros.com and that if Major League Heros (spelling error and all) was a drop closer to the Eats’ Boca Raton abode, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats would be real steady customers!

This contest started on 2/24/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Jet’s Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Jet’s Pizza 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 Jet’s Pizza location (jetspizza.com for locations, menus, prices, info).

This contest started on 2/24/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Trader Joe’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Trader Joe’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 Trader Joe’s location (traderjoes.com for locations, info).

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-2/23/20- Pizza District).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MEAT LOVERS PIZZA
(18” $22.99- pepperoni, Italian sausage, steak, bacon, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce)

Pizza District
6919 Southwest 18th Street
Boca Raton
(561) 961-4163
pizzadistrict.com
Latest Review: 8/20/18

Absolutely love this joint. Terrific pizza, subs, salads.

Give Pizza District a shot, you won’t be disappointed!

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.