Just checked the box-office (seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com) and there are only a handful of really-good seats left. Trust Jeff Eats on this one- if you’re a Billy Joel fan- then you gotta go see Mike Delguidice & Big Shot in action. No bs- these guys are as good as the real guy(s)…Don’t miss this show! Coronavirus or no Coronavirus- grab your mask and bottle of Purcell and Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will see you tonight at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek!

Posted on January 22, 2020.

* MIKE DELGUIDICE & BIG SHOT – CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOE & MORE.

I don’t care what anyone else tells you- I’m telling you that- MIKE DELGUIDICE & BIG SHOT is the best Billy Joel tribute band on the face of this planet!

Tickets just went on sale…and if you’re a Billy Joel fan, you gotta see Mike Delguidice & Big Shot in action!

Jeff Eats just picked-up 4 tickets online (seminolecasinococonutcreek.com) for the band’s -just announced March 11th, 2020 (8pm) Seminole Casino Coconut Creek concert and I guarantee you that this is going to be a SRO Affair!

The Skinny…

MIKE DELGUIDICE & BIG SHOT – CELEBRATE THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOE & MORE

Wednesday, March 11th, 2020- 8PM • The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (The Pavilion)
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Info: 954-977-6700

Tickets: seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com ($20, $25, $30)

From seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com

Fronted by the amazing vocals and piano of Michael DelGuidice and backed by one of the most dynamic and seasoned bands in the industry (and members of Bill Joel’s own band), this high-energy and interactive concert is packed with hit after chart-topping hit by Billy Joel as well as astonishing renditions of songs by Paul McCartney, Elton John, The Beatles, Journey and Chicago.

“They had a hard time convincing me it wasn’t me. It’s uncanny.”
– BILLY JOEL in the New York Times

Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s most celebrated performers. After 18 years of playing Billy Joel’s music in his band Big Shot, Mike DelGuidice now lives a dream come true. In October of 2013, Billy Joel heard Mike sing, and personally hired Mike to join his band. Mike’s encyclopedic knowledge of the Billy Joel catalog made him a perfect fit as background vocalist and guitarist for BILLY JOEL. And now you can see Mike on tour with Billy Joel all over the US & world in major arenas and stadiums including every month at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

Mike is a brilliant vocalist and composer and a master of several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano and drums.

He is the author of two albums “My Street” and “Miller Place” and several of his new songs are currently under favored consideration for film soundtracks, including Mike’s song, “Ordinary Guy” which is the theme song for the Keven James sitcom, “Kevin Can Wait”.
Mike now juggles his busy schedule with his band Big Shot along with weekly shows around the USA and abroad with Billy Joel.

***** Cass Street Deli, 1331 West Cass Street, Tampa, Florida 33606, (813) 609-6316.

Got a real good New York Kosher Style Deli for you guys to check-out, Cass Street Deli in Tampa.

Real simple tale to tell- order/pickup at counter, handful of tables/wall counter seating, limited menu- hot & cold sandwiches/soups/sides/hot dogs/desserts/weekends-only breakfast items. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm/ Sunday 10am-5pm.

Yesterday afternoon Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Cass Street Deli – and I gotta tell you guys that the joint’s food was absolute dynamite!

Let me wrap Cass Street Deli up- by telling you guys – for what it’s worth- the joint’s latkes were very similar in taste to the latkes that Jeff Eats’ late mother, Mother Jeff Eats use to make…

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

* Comedian- Peter Fogel.

Tickets just went on sale…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Fogel is one of the funniest “clean” comedians currently working America’s comedy club/casino/convention/theater circuit.

Don’t miss him!

A taste…

The Skinny:

Comedian- Peter Fogel

Friday, March 13th, 2020 (8pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com (use code: FOGEL at checkout and get 50% OFF)
also check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com

The touring star of My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m in Therapy! Appearing at the Boca Black Box this March…

Peter J. Fogel is one of America’s funniest comedians that you’ve never heard of… but have seen countless times on television. From comedy clubs, to cruise ships and Las Vegas theaters, he’s opened for such stars as Rita Rudner, Jimmy ‘J.J’ Walker and Robert Wuhl (HBO’s Arliss).

He’s shared the stage or has worked with Jason Bateman, Ed Asner, Shirley Jones, Robin Williams, Harry Anderson, Ray Romano, and Jon Stewart. Peter’s also written for such stars as Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, Bullets Over Broadway.) This is a show you won’t want to miss!

* 20 Billion In Unused Gift Cards.

As the late Arte Johnson use to say-”Very Interesting”…

$20B in unused cards a ‘gift’ to businesses
By Gregory Bresiger
March 7, 2020 | 10:53pm New York Post

Millions of Americans pay billions of dollars for nothing.

They subsidize some of the biggest companies in America by buying gift cards that are never cashed in, and getting store credits that go unused. Others wait so long that an inactivity charge reduces card value.

The outstanding collective gift card/store credit balance is $20 billion, according to a new survey by Bankrate.com. That’s about $167 for every adult American.

“I have to admit these amounts are amazing. People are just getting these cards and then forgetting about them,” said Bankrate card industry analyst Ted Rossman, adding that some corporations have “billions of dollars in unused value.”

The Bankrate study found that 22 percent of respondents say their unused credits range in value from $50 to $99; 21 percent between $100 and $199; 14 percent between $200 and $499; and 5 percent $500 or more.

Millennials tend to have the highest amount of unused credits — about $234 — compared with Baby Boomers ($151), Generation Xers ($128) and Generation Zers, ($103). And those with an annual income of $80,000 or more are the most likely to have unused value, the study said.

“According to the 2009 Card Act,” the study said, “an issuer can charge a monthly inactivity fee pulled from your card’s balance on gift cards that have gone unused for a year or more. You do, though, have five years from activation until your gift card can legally expire.”

There are ways to stop subsidizing big companies besides just using your credit. Rossman said sites such as Cardpool.com will buy the unused value on cards for about 60 cents on the dollar.

* Krush Band.

A recent e-mail from long time Jeff Eats’ reader, Lo Lo…

Hey Jeff,
My husband and I love jeffeats.com.
You really have the pulse on the food and entertainment scene in South Florida.
We would really appreciate your help on this one.
Our 30th wedding anniversary is coming up in October, 2020.
We are looking for a top party band to play the event at our country club in Boca Raton.
We will be having over 250 guests aged 20-90 so a band that can play ‘everything’ would be the perfect pick.
Thanks for the help,
Lo Lo
_______
Lo Lo,

Happy Anniversary!

Got a terrific party band for you guys to check-out, Krush Band- based in Coral Springs which has been around for something like 15 years. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Krush Band will absolutely kill.

You guys can check-out Krush Band at krushpartyband.com- the band has a number of complimentary March & April, 2020 South Florida dates on its schedule.

Once again, Happy Anniversary!

Thanks for reading…

Jeff Eats

This contest started on 3/08/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Kentucky Fried Chicken Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Kentucky Fried Chicken 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 $20 Gift Card is good at any Kentucky Fried Chicken location.

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

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-3/8/20- Daniel’s Cheesesteak House.

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

DANIEL’S CHEESESTEAK
(13”- $9.95)

Daniel’s Cheesesteak House
978 East Plant Street
Winter Garden
(407) 654-1893
danielscheesesteaks.com
Latest Review: 11/2/18

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, this joint’s stuff is absolutely amazing…

Posted on November 2nd, 2018

***** Daniel’s Cheesesteak House, 978 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, (407) 654-1893.

Got a real good cheesesteak joint for you guys to checkout- Daniel’s Cheesesteak House in Winter Garden.

Real simple concept working here- mini-mart setup, order/pickup at counter, handful of tables, menu of breakfast stuff/ cheesesteaks/ burgers/ wings/ handful of other things, open Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm/ Sunday 7am-2:30pm.

Yesterday afternoon Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Daniel’s Cheesesteak House and I gotta tell you real good stuff! Now I know- that you guys originally from Philly think you know better than I do- as to what constitutes an absolutely dynamite delicious cheesesteak- with that in mind, in my humble Brooklyn born opinion I’m telling you guys that Daniel’s Cheesesteak House makes an absolutely delicious dynamite cheesesteak. So there you go! By the way, the joint’s cheesesteak french fries, onion rings and deep fried wings were no slouches either!

Let me wrap Daniel’s Cheesesteak House up by saying- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats really enjoyed the joint. I don’t know about you guys- eating killer food in a mini-mart setting is definitely right up our alley!

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

This contest started on 3/4/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Arby’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Arby’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!

For you guys who maybe curious, as of June 1, 2018 there were 146 Arby’s locations in Florida…

The $20 Gift Card is good at any Arby’s location (arbys.com for locations, menu, info).

* Sounds at Sundown- Saturday, March 7th, 2020- Orange Sunshine Band.

Wanna see one of South Florida’s best 60’s Rock n Roll tribute bands for FREE?

Margatefl.com:

Saturday March 7th, 2020
Location: NW corner of Margate Blvd. and State Rd. 7
FREE Concert- Orange Sunshine Band (orangesunshineband.net)
5p – 10p Food Trucks
6p – 9p Orange Sunshine Band
The 21st Annual Sounds @ Sundown concert series features live music, food trucks,
serving up delicious snacks, meals & desserts.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and plan to spend the evening dancing and singing under the stars.

For more information: https://www.margatefl.com/515/Sounds-at-Sundown

This contest started on 3/2/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Myron’s Delicatessen Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Myron’s Delicatessen 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 $25 Gift Card is good at Myron’s Delicatessen, 1800 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 (800) 843-4753. Check menu/prices/info at islepompanopark.com.

Posted on August 12th, 2008

***** Myron’s Delicatessen, 1800 SW 3rd Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 (800) 843-4753.

Last night I played some poker at the Isle Casino & Racing at Pompano Park. After losing only 22 bucks (just in case my wife is reading this) I and a couple of friends had a “bite” at Myron’s Deli which is located in the casino-facility.

Myron’s is a New York City Kosher Style Deli…the joint is done-up to look like a deli circa 1950s. Just so you know, all of the restaurants at the Isle are owned/operated by the Isle of Capri Casino…take a look at its website at www.isleofcapricasino.com for a list of restaurants/hours/and other details.

Last night, Myron’s passed the pastrami, corned beef, brisket test. The sandwiches were nice sized. The meats were as good as those served in your favorite neighborhood bagel joint. As for prices, $3-$4 more than what the local joints get…Hey! come on, the casino is like a movie theatre or an amusement park, you are what they call a “captive audience,” so you pay more, it’s just that simple. Have you seen what it costs to “feed” a family of 4 at a Heat or Marlins’ game?

You now know about a joint where you can get a nice deli sandwich, soup, knish…assuming Lady Luck hasn’t entirely wiped you out.

Myron’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-1am and Friday-Saturday 11am-3am.