This contest started on 5/13/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Penelope’s Diner Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Penelope’s Diner 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 Penelope’s Diner, 7431 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33446, (561) 303-3107.

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

Posted on October 5th, 2021

***** Penelope’s Diner, 7431 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33446, (561) 303-3107.

Got a real good diner for you guys to checkout- Penelope’s Diner in Delray Beach.

Real easy tale to tell, yesterday, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats gave Penelope’s Diner a shot and I gotta tell you that the joint’s food was dynamite! No frills decor, indoor table/booth/counter seating- handful of outdoor tables/hi-tops, reasonably priced menu loaded with all-day breakfast stuff/ salads/ sandwiches/ burgers/ wraps/ entrees/desserts, beer/wine- open 7 days a week 8am-3pm.

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you- if you’re into “mom & pop” diners- you will absolutely love Penelope’s Diner!

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

This contest started on 5/12/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. 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…

Patrizia’s of N.Y.C., 1544 SE 3rd Ct, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 751-9797,
Patrizia’s of N.Y.C., 3300 NE 32nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308,(954)777-6880,
and Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. locations in New York, New Jersey and Aruba.

You guys can check menu/prices/locations/info at patrizias.com.

Posted on April 8th, 2023

***** Patrizia’s of N.Y.C., 1544 SE 3rd Ct, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 751-9797.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout, Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. in Deerfield Beach.

Simple tale to tell, last week Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and two other couples ate dinner at Patrizia’s and the joint’s food and service killed! Indoor table and booth seating/ outdoor table seating/full indoor liquor bar, open kitchen, private party room for 50, reasonably priced full-boat menu of appetizers/ salads/ pastas/ entrees/ wood fired pizzas/ desserts, happy hour, live DJ music, open Monday-Thursday 4pm-10pm/ Friday-Saturday 4pm-11pm/ Sunday noon-9pm.

Just so you guys know, if your car’s GPS goes-nuts on you, Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. in addition to Deerfield Beach has joints in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Aruba and Fort Lauderdale (3300 NE 32nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308,(954-777-6880).

Let’s wrap-up Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. by saying- its food is outrageously delicious and its management team and well schooled wait-staff really know how to run a restaurant!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Patrizia’s of N.Y.C. in Deerfield Beach is an absolute must try!

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

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/12/24- Campi Italian.

One of Jeff Eats favorite menu items…

LASAGNA ROTOLO
($29 bolognese, ricotta)

Campi Italian
233 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Delray Beach
(561) 576-8366
Lates Review: 3/31/24

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, I know my lasagnas and this joints’ lasagna is amazing!

Posted on March 31st, 2024

**** Campi Italian, 233 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561) 576-8366.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout, Campi Italian in Delray Beach.

Real simple tale to tell, last night, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats “discovered” Campi Italian (which recently opened) in Delray Beach and the joint’s food and service blew us away! Inside table/booth seating/ outdoor patio table seating, eat-at full liquor bar, reasonably priced appetizers/salads/pastas/entrees/desserts menu.

Just between you guys and me, Campi Italain is owned/operated by the same guy who owns/operates the iconic 40 year old Campagnola restaurant in New York City. The best way to describe Campi Italian, swanky looking white table cloth decor, hip super competent wait/management team, delicious food and a vibe that makes you feel as if you’re eating in an Italian grandma’s kitchen! Sounds- confusing? Go eat there and just maybe- you’ll “see” what I am talking about! By the way, the joint’s desserts are off the chart dynamite!

Let’s wrap-up Campi Italian by saying that its food killed, that it’s open, Monday-Thursday 5 pm-10 pm/ Friday-Saturday 5 pm-11 pm/ Sunday 5 pm-9 pm, that you can check menu/prices/info at campidelray.com and make sure that y

* Happy Mother’s Day.

* Mother’s Day Brunch @ Luigi Di Roma.

This one is for you guys who for some odd reason like to follow Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ “social” calendar

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats’ Mother’s Day “plan” for tomorrow… Luigi Di Roma, 718 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-6151.

Posted on July 16th, 2019

***** Luigi Di Roma, 718 South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-6151.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout- Luigi Di Roma in Deerfield Beach.

Simplest of tales to tell- last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats gave Luigi Di Roma a shot and I gotta tell you guys that the joint’s reasonably priced- food was delicious and its waitstaff was as solid as could be.

Let me wrap this tale up by saying that Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats really enjoyed Luigi Di Roma- that the joint is open Monday – Thursday: 4pm-10pm, Friday – Saturday: 4pm-11pm, Sunday: 11am-9pm…that it has daily drink/dinner specials and complementary live music entertainment in its lounge area.

You guys can check menu/prices/entertainment schedule/info at luigidiroma.com.

Originally posted on April 11th, 2024.

* An Intimate Evening With Taylor Dayne.

Just picked-up 2 tickets!

An Intimate Evening With Taylor Dayne

Friday, May 10th, 2024 (6:30pm & 8:30pm)
&
Saturday, May 11th, 2024 (6:30pm & 8:30pm)

The Studio At Mizner Park
201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (561) 203-3742
Tickets: thestudioatmiznerpark.com ($55-$95)

From thestudioatmiznerpark.com:

Taylor Dayne, the three-time Grammy nominee who has sold over 75 million records, is coming to the The Studio at Mizner Park in Downtown Boca Raton where she’ll play her top-10 smash hits like “Tell it To My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back” among newer releases. However, Taylor Dayne: The Love Me Tour is much more than a celebration of her 35-plus-year career in the music industry. For her, standing on stage has become a distinct opportunity to embrace happiness and gratefulness.

* McDonald’s is working to introduce a $5 value meal in U.S. stores…

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop…

PUBLISHED FRI, MAY 10 2024
CNBC.COM

May 10, 2024

McDonald’s is working to introduce a $5 value meal in U.S. stores to help offset an increasingly challenging environment for consumers, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC.

The people said the $5 meal could include four items: a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries and a drink. The value meal was first reported by Bloomberg News.

The potential new offering comes at a time when low-income consumers are beginning to pull back on spending, particularly at fast-food brands. Mentions of low-income consumers on company earnings calls are at their highest levels in nearly two years, according to data from Bank of America. Executives from McDonald’s to Wendy’s to Dave and Buster’s have all noted the restraint in spending.

McDonald’s recently reported a mixed first quarter, with U.S. same-store sales slightly missing expectations. Higher prices helped grow average checks, but some consumers pulled back as a result of the steeper costs.

“Consumers continue to be even more discriminating with every dollar that they spend as they faced elevated prices in their day-to-day spending, which is putting pressure on the [quick-service restaurant] industry,” CEO Chris Kempczinski said on the company’s earnings call on April 30.

He added that McDonald’s has to be “laser-focused” on affordability to attract diners.

On the call, Kempczinski said the company is working on a national value deal in the U.S., and the company’s Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden said the U.S. leadership team was working closely with owner-operators in this environment. McDonald’s corporate and franchisees, who run 95% of McDonald’s locations and weigh in on such offerings, are often at odds over promotions that could eat into owners’ profits.

An initial proposal by McDonald’s for the $5 value meal did not clear necessary hurdles, and additional details are now being discussed, according to a person familiar with the process. A second person said Coca-Cola added marketing funds to the equation to make the deal more appealing.

McDonald’s declined to comment to CNBC. Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

— CNBC’s Amelia Lucas contributed to this article.

***** 388 Italian Restaurant By Mr Sal., 3360 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431, (561) 794-3888.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout, 388 Italian Restaurant By Mr. Sal in Boca Raton.

Simple tale to tell, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and our friends Erin and Marc “discovered” 388 Italian Restaurant By Mr. Sal and the joint’s food and service were right on the money! Inside white tablecloth table seating/ outside covered patio white tablecloth table seating, white & black modern decor, 2 full eat-at liquor bars, reasonably priced family style half and whole portion appetizers/ salads/ pastas/ entrees, desserts menu.

Let’s wrap-up 388 Italian Restaurant By Mr. Sal by saying, that its food was delicious, that you get plenty of food for your money, that its waitstaff is real good and as pleasant as can be, that you can check menu/ prices/ info at 388restaurantbymrsal.com and that the joint is open Monday-Thursday 5pm-10pm/ Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm/ Sunday 5:00pm-9pm.

* Beautiful Loser- The Bob Seger Tribute.

Literally, 25 seconds ago I picked-up 2 tickets on-line for tonight’s show!

Beautiful Loser- The Bob Seger Tribute is definitely one of the best Bob Seger acts in the business!

The Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach, Florida
Tickets: casinodaniabeach.com ($22.50-$60)

From casinodaniabeach.com:

Beautiful Loser is made up of 9 professional musicians with diverse but accomplished musical backgrounds, from Kentucky, Indiana, New York, Maryland and a few from right here in Florida. They all share the same love for the music of Bob Seger and that is evident as they re-create the music in an authentic and passionate way.
Add to this mix of talented band members the voice of Ken Hurley as Bob Seger. A veteran of the South Florida music scene (and of the Marines), Ken has earned a reputation as being a soulful singer with a great voice capable of singing anything and while that is true, it is when he sings what he really loves, that is really something special!

In 2018 Bob Seger announced his final tour, so none of us can see one of his legendary performances again. That is where Beautiful Loser fits in…

This contest started on 5/10/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 BurgerFi Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 BurgerFi 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 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.