***** 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.

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Delicious stuff!

For Wawa locations and Sizzli promotion info – check wawa.com.

This contest started on 8/10/19. 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).

Posted on April 6th, 2011

***** BurgerFi, 4343 North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea 33308, (954) 489-0110.

Walked into this free-standing “fast food” burger joint last Saturday night—and immediately new that I was going to love it. The easiest way to describe BurgerFi–Shake Shack (see 8/1/10 review) meets Five Guys Famous Burgers (see 11/2/06 review) with indoor and outdoor “picnic table seating.”

Let me make this real simple…one of the best fast-food cheeseburgers and hand cut fries that I’ve had in a very long time.

At this stage of the proceedings, check www.burgerfi.com for menu/prices/photos.

I am telling you, if burgers and fries are your game, you are absolutely gonna love this joint.

As a 1949 “baby” I think I know a thing or two about the fast-food-burger industry. Trust me on this, old Jeff Eats has eaten his fair share of burgers and fries.

I think I know exactly what BurgerFi is “trying” to do here…The joint’s decor looks like a roadside fast-food burger joint circa 1950’s/1960’s with some-modern touches…throw in “gourmet” burgers and “upscale” fries-other stuff…and BurgerFi’s got all of the bases covered. It’s cooler looking than Five Guys but cheaper than the “upscale” full service-burger restaurants that are currently America’s latest craze.

Check Burgerfi’s site, there are a handful of pictures which will give you some idea as to what I am yapping about here.

Like I said before, if you like burgers, fries, hot dogs, custard…you’ll love this joint.

BurgerFi is open 7 days a week 11am-1am.

* MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE CELEBRATES NATIONAL FILET MIGNON DAY- TUESDAY, AUGUST 13th, 2019 WITH $1 FILET MIGNON SANDWICHES.

This is a terrific deal…

Check mortons.com for locations/info. By the way, this is an eat-in only deal and there is a- 9 $1 sandwich limit per person (which if necessary, Jeff Eats is sure that you smart guys will be able to figure a way around).

from mortons.com.

Morton’s The Steakhouse is celebrating National Filet Mignon Day on Tuesday, August 13 with $1 petite filet mignon sandwiches in the bar area. From opening until 10 p.m., diners can enjoy the mouthwatering miniature sandwiches featuring premium USDA Prime-Aged filet mignon for just one dollar.

Along with delectable filet mignon sandwiches, guests can pair the sandwiches with some of Morton’s famous bar bites. Customer favorites include Spinach & Artichoke Dip with toasted French Bread croutons, Shishito Peppers and mini crab cake BLTs.

“Morton’s The Steakhouse looks forward to celebrating National Filet Mignon Day every year with our loyal customers, family and friends,” said Tim Whitlock, Sr. Vice President of Operations for Morton’s The Steakhouse. “We invite diners to experience the finest cut of beef at one of our locations to enjoy this annual occasion.”

Morton’s The Steakhouse opened its first location in Chicago in 1978 and now boasts 80 locations worldwide. Morton’s strives to exceed guests’ expectations through its food, award-winning wine list, atmosphere, genuine hospitality and unparalleled service.

Morton’s offers diners “The Best Steak… Anywhere,” serving only USDA prime-aged beef. Besides its exceptional steaks, Morton’s offers diners fresh fish and seafood, and hand-picked produce. Morton’s commitment to excellence is unwavering and is showcased in each menu item through the careful preparation and quality ingredients. Whether gathering with friends or enjoying a business dinner, Morton’s guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back from more. For more information on Morton’s The Steakhouse, please visit www.mortons.com.

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For you guys who actually read Jeff Eats’ tales in their entirety- here’s a not too favorable tale I did on Morton’s The Steakhouse wayback on 7/25/08.

All I can tell you guys is that to this very day Jeff Eats is still- not too keen on Morton’s- that said, currently- seven days a week (in its Bar from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close) Morton’s offers select discount beverages and $6 bar bites which are a very good deal.

Posted on July 25th, 2008

Morton’s The Steakhouse, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raon, Florida 33486 (561)392-7724.

Morton’s is a national chain of “upscale-white-table cloth steakhouses.” There are currently 7 Florida locations.

I have eaten in the Boca Raton joint twice. The food is fair. The service is as phony as a 3-dollar bill. The prices…are upscale steakhouse prices, figure a complete meal runs somewhere around 100 bucks a head. Morton’s like every other upscale steakhouse prides itself on having tip-top service. Morton’s is also “big” on tableside presentation…having its wait-staff show/explain “raw cuts of meat” during the ordering process. The wait-staff also “shows” desserts before ordering.

In my most recent outing, the waiter during the meat-showing told my party, ” My personal favorite is the 24 oz porterhouse.” Amazingly…near the end of the meal, the very same waiter (I guess feeling a bit comfortable with our group) told me that he was “a vegetarian.”

Like the waiter, Morton’s is nothing but a scripited joint. The wait-staff could all work as tour-guides at Disney World…”watchout for that shark on the right side of the boat…boy that was sure close.”

If you still want details, Morton’s website is www.mortons.com.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 8/11/19- Mott & Hester Deli Co.).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

BLACKENED SHRIMP PO’BOY
$10.50

Mott & Hester Deli Co.
1155 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa
813-289-9758
mottandhesterdeli.com
Latest Review: 8/11/18

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on August 11th, 2018

**** Mott & Hester Deli Co., 1155 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33629, 813-289-9758.

Got a real good deli for you guys to checkout- Mott & Hester Deli Co. in Tampa.

Last week, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats discovered Mott & Hester Deli Co. for lunch- and I gotta tell you- the joint was right-up our alley! Menu loaded with breakfast stuff/ salads/ sandwiches/ pastas/ entrees. Order & pickup at counter, indoor table seating/handful of tables outside. Open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm/ Saturday 9am-4pm/ closed on Sunday (boo!).

Like I said 2 seconds ago, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats. Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats recently did lunch- and all four of us- loved Mott & Hester Deli Co.’s concept (NYC Kosher Style Deli meets Italian Pasta Joint meets New Orleans Po’boy Joint). The joint’s food, reasonable prices, super pleasant service, big portions- made/makes this joint an absolute winner!

Let me wrap Mott & Hester Deli Co. up by saying- if the joint wasn’t so freaking far from Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- I’d be a real steady customer! As they say in German- you can’t win them all!.

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

* BurgerFi, Shake Shack, Five Guys, Habit Burger.

All things being equal- if you could only eat at one of these fast food burger joints, which one would it be! Color- would be appreciated!

* Beer & Bingo Bash.

Now you’re talking- worthwhile charity, beer, real good Italian buffet, bingo…

Mrs. Jeff Eats just signed us up for the $50 “deal”…

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Beer & Bingo Bash
Join us for a fun evening of Beer & Bingo for a great cause!

$35 in advance
$40 at the door
1 Drink, Mini Buffet and 3 bingo cards

$50 in advance
$60 at the door
2 drinks, Mini Buffet and 6 bingo cards

Additional Bingo Cards available for $5 each

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 15 | Register online at https://bit.ly/2X9jyUR.

Contact Andrea Cunningham for more information by e-mail at acunningham@ChildNet.us or by phone at 954-414-4600 ext. 8036.

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Jeff Eat’s 7/24/08 “review”…

Maggiano’s Little Italy (Boca Raton)
Posted on July 24th, 2008 · Boca Raton Italian

***** Maggiano’s Little Italy, 21090 St. Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 (561) 361-8244.

Let’s start this review off by getting you to Maggiano’s website at www.maggianos.com.

Maggiano’s is a national chain of “up-scale-looking” Southern Italian Restaurants. The website will give you menu/pricing/locations…If I have read the “map” correctly, Maggiano’s is currently in 22 states which includes 4 locations in Florida…Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa.

Maggiano’s decor is as “handsome” as most of South Florida’s “top-notch” Italian and steakhouse restaurants…the website has photos which will give you some idea as to what I am talking about.

Now let’s talk food. Maggiano’s menu is loaded with all kinds of appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, meat-veal-seafood-chicken entrees and desserts…sorry, no pizza. The food (now get this) is absolutely delicious. There are 2-ways that you can order…individual…or family style. Hopefully “individual” speaks for itself…Maggiano’s has a “Family Style Lunch” and a “Family Style Dinner.” Now stay with me…when you order “Family Style” the whole table picks various appetizers, pastas, entrees, desserts, etc., which are then shared and (here’s the great part) the amount of food is all-you-can-eat. Trust me, Maggiano’s has this Family Style-All-You-Can-Eat thing down to a science…it is basically a variation on the old Chinese proverb: 1 from column A, 2 from column B.

On my two outings to this joint, I “sampled”…fried zucchini, lasagna, chicken marsala, veal parmigiana, chicken cacciatore, shrimp oreganata…everything was absolutely delicious.

Now for the kicker…this joint makes a dessert called Apple Crostada that is absolutely fantastic…you can read the website for details as to how it is actually made… but for right now, “think” McDonald’s “fried apple pie” covered in vanilla ice cream…by the way, McDonald’s replaced the “fried apple pie” with “baked apple pie” in 1992. Anyway…this dessert is incredible and it alone is worth the price of the meal. One final thought…if you order “Family Style” you can have all of the Crostadas that you want.

Although Maggiano’s is done-up as a fancy looking joint, tee shirt/shorts are just fine. Individual prices are no more than your favorite neighborhood “mom and pop” joint…”Family-Style” ordering is going to run you about 25 bucks a head.

Maggiano’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. It is always jammed.

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Jeff Eats’ 4/28/14 review…

Maggiano’s Little Italy (Boca Raton, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa)
Posted on April 28th, 2014 · Boca Raton Deals Italian Jacksonville Orlando Tampa

* Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Way back on a July 24, 2008 Jeff Eats told you about Maggiano’s Little Italy- a national Italian chain -which for our purposes currently has 4-Florida locations. If you check that initial writeup- you’ll find that Jeff Eats really enjoyed Maggiano’s food/service/decor/prices. To be perfectly honest with you-in the ensuing years, maybe I ate there (Boca Raton) again 2-tops 3 times. Just so you know, no particular reason for only 2-3 visits in 6 years- just giving you the facts.

To make a long story short…

Earlier this evening, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of other folks- watched the Heat v. Bobcats game at a mutual neighbor’s house… The neighbor did a little catered-thing and had food delivered from Boca’s Maggiano’s. Not gonna bore you with the details- but the salads, pastas, entrees, desserts were terrific- now, I know these were free eats, but trust Jeff Eats-free or no free, the stuff was real good.

Anyway,

This neighborhood outing got me thinking about Maggiano’s…and low and behold- I found out that if you go to www.maggianos.com and sign up for its E-Club it sends you a $10 Welcome coupon, a $10 Birthday coupon, a $10 Anniversary coupon and periodically a bunch of other discount coupons.

The way Jeff Eats is thinking here, if I’m gonna eat at Maggiano’s anyway, why shouldn’t the money be in my pocket and not -the joint’s pocket!

So… If this “couponing” stuff is your bag…go for it!

This contest started on 8/6/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win 2 Tickets: An Evening With The Floyd Experience.

Jeff Eats got 2 Tickets: An Evening With The Floyd Experience – 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 Skinny:

AN EVENING WITH THE FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Saturday, August 17, 2019 (8pm)
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (The Pavilion)
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Info: 954-977-6700
Tickets: seminolecasioncoconutcreek.com, seaside-music.ticketleap.com, floydatribute.com also check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from seminolecasioncoconutcreek.com

The Floyd Experience is a celebration of the legendary career of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. This 90-minute production features precise musical renditions from their entire library, along with an impressive light show that includes complex synchronized lighting movements, multiple laser displays and LED walls. The show is crafted to engage both younger and older generations — providing fans of all ages an opportunity to re-live the creative genius of Pink Floyd that produced an incredible spectrum of music over a period of nearly 50 years! The 10-member band features all of the musical and theatrical elements that were critical to Pink Floyd’s historic success. The production is accompanied by a fully automated light and laser show, complete with numerous computer synchronized autonomous lighting fixtures, including multiple moving lasers all designed to precisely enhance the overall musical performance. In addition, the production extensively utilizes top of the line in technology, LED walls to establish a striking visual context for each musical sequence. Much care is taken by each member of the band and the supporting lighting and audio professionals to recreate the historic Pink Floyd Experience and make it available for your enjoyment

This contest started on 8/5/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Bagel City South Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Bagel City 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 Bagel City South, 6006 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 393-5383.

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

Posted on October 26th, 2015

***** Bagel City South, 6006 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 393-5383.
In recent days, Jeff Eats has seen a number of tractor trailers loaded with cars with New York and New Jersey license plates- unloading their “cargo”- so to save time, let me answer the inevitable “best bagels” questions by reprinting this Jeff Eats’ article from February 23, 2015…
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Posted February 23, 2015

***** Bagel City South.

Jeff Eats recently received this e-mail…

Jeff,
Long time reader.
I know you don’t like or really do ‘best’ lists.
Indulge me, if it came down to just one south Florida joint, which one would it be for bagels?
I won’t tell anyone.
Thanks,
Anthony Franza
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Anthony Franza,

You know that ‘best’ lists really aren’t my game…that said, if you promise not to tell anyone!

And- thanks for reading.

Posted on February 22nd, 2008

***** Bagel City South–6006 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433–(561) 393-5383

Bagel City South makes some of the best New York styled bagels and bialys in South Florida. The stuff is made the old fashioned way, that being hand rolled, boiled and then oven baked.

The joint is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Great place for appetizing, burgers, deli, eggs and of course those fantastic bagels/bialys.

Sassy waitresses and talkative countermen add to the New York flavor. This is a real good one.

* Atlantic City Boys & Zinger’s Deli.

Just picked-up 2 tickets to see the Atlantic City Boys…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the show a handful of times- trust me when I tell you guys, real-real good!

The Skinny:

Saturday- August, 10th, 2019 (7pm)

Atlantic City Boys

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036

Tickets: bocablackbox.com – check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com

The Atlantic City Boys are four dynamic lead singers who have wowed audiences in Las Vegas, Walt Disney World and, of course, Atlantic City! Now they lend their world-class vocals to the rock-n-roll harmonies of the 60s, singing the hits of The Drifters, The Beach Boys and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
For years, one of the most popular vocal groups worldwide has been Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The story of this group has even been made into an exciting Broadway play called Jersey Boys.
The Atlantic City Boys show is a tribute to them and several of the other classic vocal groups. The show is presented with personality, charm and great vocal talent.

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Before the show (around 5:30pm)- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna catch a couple of sandwiches and some french fries at Zinger’s Deli which is something like a 6 minute drive from the Boca Black Box!

Trust me when I tell you guys, Zinger’s food absolutely kills…

Posted on December 17th, 2018

***** Zinger’s Deli, 20642 State Road 7, Boca Raton, Florida 33498, (561) 488-9606.

Got an absolutely terrific New York Kosher Style Deli for you guys to check-out, Zinger’s Deli in Boca Raton.

Now, follow the story- for the past 7 1/2 years, Jeff Eats has been raving about and telling you guys as to how good- full service Zinger’s Delicatessen, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 826-7323 was/is- as a matter of fact, (imho) Zinger’s Delicatessen has to be rated as one of the best (if not-the best) New York Kosher Style Delis in the State of Florida! Anyway, something like 5 months ago- Zinger’s Delicatessen’s owners, Gary and Joe- opened Zinger’s Deli a fast food/ order-pickup at counter/ soup, salad, sandwich, other stuff menu/ inside table seating- New York Kosher Style Deli on State Road 7 about a half mile from their original-Zinger’s Delicatessen.

Anyway, yesterday afternoon- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats ate lunch at Zinger’s Deli and I’m telling you guys that the joint’s food was off the chart dynamite delicious!

Let me wrap Zinger’s Deli up by saying- if you’re looking for outrageously delicious reasonably priced New York Kosher Style Deli Food in a fast food setting- you now know where it’s being served.

You can check-out menus/prices/info for both Zinger’s Deli and Zinger’s Delicatessen at ZingersDelicatessen.com.

Zinger’s Deli is open 7 days a week 11am-8pm.