This contest started on 9/9/19. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $10 Carvel Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $10 Carvel 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 Carvel location (carvel.com for locations, menu, info).
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/8/19- China Hollywood).
One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…
BEEF WITH BROCCOLI
($10.99)
China Hollywood
3605 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
(954) 966-9600.
chinahollywoodfl.com
Latest Review: 4/13/11
Definitely one of the best Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Restaurants circa 1957 in South Florida. If this joint was a drop closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- we would definitely be real steady customers. That said, since 2011 we’ve still managed to get to China Hollywood on average something like 6 times a year!
Posted on April 13th, 2011
***** China Hollywood, 3605 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021, (954) 966-9600.
Literally-every day, old Jeff Eats gets asked…”What’s a really good Chinese restaurant down here.” For those of you who live or work in Hollywood–try China Hollywood.
At this stage of the proceedings check www.chinahollywoodfl.com for menu/prices.
Recently did dinner at this joint–and I gotta tell you, the food was very-good. My outing netted me–egg rolls, bbq ribs, pan fried dumplings, wonton soup, roast pork fried rice, shrimp with black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken, pepper steak with onions…like I just mentioned, the food was very-good.
I’m gonna go out on a limb here…China Hollywood’s food is probably better, that’s right better–than your favorite neighborhood joint. If this joint was in my neighborhood, it would definitely have me as a steady customer.
As you guys know, what consitutes good food is a very subjective thing. With that in mind, I’m telling you that China Hollywood passed Jeff Eats’ Brooklyn-taste test with flying colors.
China Hollywood is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.
Just checked the box-office (miznerparkculturalcenter.com) small handful of tickets left for Saturday, October 5th- 8pm show…3PM SHOW JUST ADDED. Don’t miss these guys, they put on an absolutely terrific Beatles’ tribute show!
Posted on April 24th, 2019.
* The Mersey Beatles: Four Lads From Liverpool.
Real simple tale- one of the best Beatles’ tribute bands in the world!
Don’t miss them!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wJMGpg74_yU
The Mersey Beatles: Four Lads From Liverpool
Saturday, October 5th, 2019 (8pm)
Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (844)-672-2849
Tickets: miznerparkculturalcenter.com
from miznerparkculturalcenter.com
Born on the banks of The Mersey – crafted in the historic cellars of The Cavern Club – The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out audiences around the globe since 1999. Today, they are rightly regarded as THE WORLD’S BEST-LOVED LIVERPOOL-BORN BEATLES TRIBUTE… just ask the hundreds of thousands of fans who have seen them over the last 20 years!
The Mersey Beatles were not dreamed up, or cynically manufactured, by a theatre empresario or West End producer… these lads are THE REAL DEAL! They are proudly four mates whose passion for the greatest band of all time shines through in every one of their brilliant shows. Mark Bloor, Steven Howard and Brian Ambrose (that’s John, Paul and Ringo) attended high school together in Liverpool. Craig McGown (he’s the baby of the band and the ‘quiet one’) completes the line up as George.
The Mersey Beatles were the resident Beatles’ tribute at the world-famous Cavern for more than a decade between 2002-2012. They clocked up 600+ performances under the famed Matthew Street arches – almost twice as many gigs there as the original Fab Four played themselves.
Since leaving to tour the world, they have taken their pounding, pulsating and unmistakable ‘Mersey Beat’ to excited and sold-out audiences across Europe, USA, Asia and Australia.
While receiving world-wide plaudits (including glowing praise from members of The Beatles’ own families), The Mersey Beatles have never forgotten their roots and pride themselves on presenting the Fab Four in a most authentic and truly Liverpool-born way. Just like the audiences they play to at their sold-out theatre, arena and festival shows – the band are all die-hard Beatles fans. Every song and every moment are a celebration of the best pop music ever, from the ‘Mop Top’ hits of Beatlemania, through the psychedelic creativity of Sgt. Pepper to the melodic wonder of the Fab Four’s later work.
All shows are brilliantly brought to life by a band who exude the inner and outer spirit of the real thing, from the costumes, instruments, Scouse charm and, of course, that wonderful era-defining, Mersey sound. So, get on board for The Mersey Beatles’ hit show, presented in the most authentic way you will ever see. It goes without saying you’ll have a FAB time!
This contest started on 9/6/19. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $20 BurgerFi Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $20 BurgerFi 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 BurgerFi location (burgerfi.com for locations, menu, info).
***** Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries, 412 Southwest 4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, (352) 225-3214.
Got a real good burger joint for you guys to checkout, Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries in Gainesville.
Yesterday- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats “discovered” Dick Mondell’s and I gotta tell you guys that this 1960’s retro looking walk-up/drive thru windows- outdoor patio seating- flat top grilled hamburgers/chicken burgers/plant based burgers/salads/fries & tots/shakes menu- open 11am-11pm 7 days a week joint serves-up absolutely delicious stuff! For sure Dick Mondell’s menu isn’t exactly gigantic- but trust Jeff Eats when I tell you guys, every member of your party will find what to eat there…
Like I said a few seconds ago, absolutely delicious stuff…
You guys can check menu/prices/info at dickmondels.com.
This contest started on 9/3/19. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $20 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $20 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen location.
Check Popeyes.com for menu/prices/locations/info.
This contest started on 9/2/19. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $10 Wendy’s Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $10 Wendy’s 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 $10 Gift Card is good at any Wendy’s location (wendys.com for locations, menu, info).
* The Lords Of 52nd Street-Legends Of The Billy Joel Band.
One of America’s best (Trust Jeff Eats on this one- these guys are off the chart good!) Billy Joel tribute bands!
The Lords Of 52nd Street-Legends Of The Billy Joel Band
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 8:00pm
Palm Beach State College/Duncan Theater
4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561.967.7222
Tickets: palmbeachstate.edu
from lordsof52ndst.com
Before they were The Lords of 52nd Street, you could find them playing at local clubs in Long Island under the band name, “Topper.” Topper was a 1960s high school rock and roll band originally formed by, Russell Javors on guitar and vocals, Doug Stegmeyer on bass, and Liberty DeVitto on drums. The band was drawing a large audience at the time, but bassist Doug Stegmeyer quickly flew out to California to audition for the “Piano Man,” Mr. Billy Joel.
Joel was looking to form a new band that will record and tour with him regularly. Stegmeyer was immediately accepted into the Billy Joel Band, and Joel asked if Stegmeyer knew any other players, specifically a New York style drummer. Stegmeyer told Joel, “You know them,” and recommended his Topper bandmates, Russell Javors and Liberty DeVitto, for the part. DeVitto frequently played gigs with Joel’s high school band “The Hassles” at Plainview’s My House. To say the least, Joel and DeVitto were not foreign to each other’s playing. No one ever expected these musicians would cross paths again, and help form one of pop music’s most famous bands.
Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty DeVitto and Russell Javors joined Billy Joel in studio to record his 1976 album “Turnstiles.” Billy Joel was also looking specifically for a saxophone player who can play keyboards. Al Stegmeyer, Doug Stegmeyer’s father, was a sound engineer on the album, and recommended Richie Cannata to play saxophone and keyboards on the album. Cannata walked into Ultrasonic Studios in Hempstead, New York, and heard for the first time the legendary hit, “Angry Young Man.”
Joel, Stegmeyer, DeVitto and Javors recorded the tune a day earlier, and Cannata was blown away by their experienced playing and speed. Cannata went into the studio and immediately recorded the unforgettable Empire State love song, “New York State of Mind.” What made the music on this album so special, were the dedicated and loyal New York musicians behind its creation.
The Turnstiles album was a huge success because Joel and his new recording and touring band performed the songs with such a fresh, and young driven beat. DeVitto, Javors and Cannata blew away audiences with their playing, and helped Joel sell millions of albums. The band went from playing local colleges and universities across the nation to performing at the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden.
After the success of the Turnstiles album, Joel and the band began looking for a music producer for their next album. George Martin, the legendary Beatles record producer, offered Billy Joel a record deal, but he informed Joel he wanted to record with studio musicians. Joel would not create this new album without The Lords of 52nd Street, so he told Martin, “Love me. Love my band.” Joel turned down The Beatles’ record producer, George Martin, and was pleased to work with the legendary, Phil Ramone.
Phil Ramone and Joel coined DeVitto, Cannata, Javors and Stegmeyer as The Lords of 52nd Street, and went into Columbia Studios to record, “The Stranger.” The album was a commercial success, it holds a RIAA diamond certification (10x platinum), and several #1 singles including, Only The Good Die Young and Just The Way You Are. The Lords of 52nd Street, along side the Piano Man, led an international tour, and performed at famous arenas including, Wembley Stadium, Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Nassau Coliseum, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Budokan, the LA Forum and many others.
The band also performed on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and on the BBC’s “The Old Grey Whistle Test” television program back in 1978. The Lords of 52nd Street helped Joel establish a popular music career, and the opportunity to perform and record in the most prestigious settings.
Joel and The Lords of 52nd Street returned to the studio, and recorded Grammy award winning albums including, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and The Nylon Curtain. The band recorded and toured with Joel for over a decade, and it wasn’t until their induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame where they decided to reunite after a 30-year separation. After their 2014 hall of fame induction, The Lords of 52nd Street picked up their instruments yet again, and began performing in front of live audiences together.
The Lords finally returned to the stage to a sold out crowd at The Space at Westbury in February 2016. Critics adored the band, and their performance blew away fans of all ages. The Lords of 52nd Street are touring regularly since their return in early 2016, and they do not plan on stopping anytime soon. Fans declared that The Lords’ live performances sound just like the original recordings with Billy Joel, if not better. The Lords of 52nd Street perform regularly for live audiences in public and private events, and continue to awe fans from around the world.
They are New York’s favorite band, they sold more than 150 million records, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound, and they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. Look no further; The Lords of 52nd Street are here!
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/1/19- Orange Octopus Ice Cream).
One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…
SUNDAES
($6.45 per sundae)
Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co
1220 Old Stickney Point Road
Sarasota
(941) 346-0202
orangeoctopusicecream.com
Latest Review: 5/1/18
The joint has 24 killer delicious in-house made ice cream flavors. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, no matter what you “order” you’re gonna love it!
Posted on May 1st, 2018
***** Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co, 1220 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232, (941) 346-0202.
Got a terrific ice-cream joint for you guys to checkout, Orange Octopus Ice Cream Co in Sarasota.
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats discovered this joint a couple of weeks ago- and all I can tell you guys- its ice cream is off the chart delicious!
Now this is purely a subjective call, both Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats rate Orange Octopus’ ice cream as some of the best we’ve eaten down here in Sunny Florida,! Trust me when I tell you, we’ve eaten our fair share of ice cream cones/cups – so I’m kinda thinking that you guys shouldn’t take our “call” here too-lightly!
Orange Octopus Ice Cream store “setup” is pretty standard- order/pickup counter, good handful of inside tables, loads of toppings, different types of cones- what makes this joint a winner is that all of its 24 ice creams are made in house! Let me repeat that- All Of ITS ICE CREAM IS MADE IN HOUSE! Now your tastebuds may- taste differently that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats- taste…all I can tell you is -that the 9 flavors we tasted absolutely killed!
Let me wrap Oranage Octopus Ice Cream Co up for you guys by saying, this joint is an absolute must try, it’s open 7 days a week 11am-10pm and you can check menu/ prices/ info at orangeoctopusicecream.com
