This column first appeared on 6/7/18. You guys and Jeff Eats both know that there are more Beatles’ tribute bands than there are Chins in a Chinese phonebook! That said, The WannaBeatles break the expected-mold and I am telling you that these guys are an absolute must see act…The bet here is that their Saturday-11/10/18 date at the Mizner Park Cultural Center is gonna be a SRO affair- so if you wanna see one of the most entertaining Beatles’ tribute bands currently working America’s club/casino/festival circuit – it’s time to make your move on the ticket front!

Tickets: miznerparkculturalcenter.com also check goldstar.com (discount tickets).

Posted on June 7th, 2018
* The WannaBeatles.

Let me ask you guys something…

1. Which Beatles’ tribute band has been nominated for a Grammy Award (2012)?

2. Which Beatles’ tribute band has made an appearance on a network tv program?

3. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who has won 2 Grammy Awards and 1 Emmy Award?

4. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who is a former member of the legendary Rock N Roll band- Sha Na Na?

5. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who as a member of Billy Vera and the Beaters played on the #1 1981 single ‘At This Moment’?

The answer to all 5 questions- The WannaBeatles!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the Nashville based- WannaBeatles and not one of the band members wore a Beatles’ wig or spoke with a fake British accent…What you get- are four extremely-talented musicians in a fast paced extremely entertaining interactive show- recreating The Beatles’ hits exactly as The Fab Four recorded them!

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that- The WannaBeatles are an absolute must see act!

Just announced…

The WannaBeatles

Saturday- November 10 @ 7:30 pm
Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (844)-672-2849
Tickets: miznerparkculturalcenter.com

from miznerparkculturalcenter.com

Get ready for a different kind of Beatles experience that combines great Beatles classics with hilarious on stage antics, audience involvement and award winning entertainment – with the Grammy-nominated THE WANNABEATLES…the best Beatles tribute band!

“You all are so good that I had people around me asking if you were playing, or if it was recorded…You guys are FANTASTIC!” -Discovery Park of America

“I can honestly say I’ve never enjoyed a live, musical entertainment event more!” -Alhambra Theatre

“…Much more than just a concert! The most memorable event I’ve ever attended here!” -The Renaissance Center

* John Ciotta & His 4 Piece Band.

This guy puts on an absolutely great show!

Jeff Eats just picked-up 4 tickets at kingspointdelray.com.

Checkout the video down below!

The Skinny:

John Ciotta & His 4-Piece Band
Friday, November, 9th, 2018 (8pm)
Kings Point Theatre, 7000 Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Box Office: (561) 499-3335
Tickets: kingspointdelray.com (click Theatre & Entertainment)

from kingspointdelray.com

Friday, November 09, 2018, 8:00 PM

JOHN CIOTTA & HIS 4-PIECE BAND

Friday, November 9th 8:00 pm

$13.00 Residents • $19.00 Non-Residents

John has been exciting audiences world-wide for years, as an entertainer, singer and percussionist. From Atlantic City to Las Vegas, Hong Kong and Singapore to Europe and Scandinavia, John has managed to find his way into the hearts of every nationality and culture, no matter how diverse. Whether he’s performing in English, Italian, French, Spanish or German, John’s emotion-charged deliveries and broad appeal move every member of his audiences right to the heart.

John’s audiences have included such luminaries as Bob Hope, Donald Trump, Billy Joel and drummer Liberty DeVito, The Righteous Brothers and Mario Lamanna, 1st Tenor to the Vatican, among many others.

He has been joined onstage during his shows by Paul Shaffer (“The Late Show with David Letterman”), The Checkmates, former World Heavyweight Champion “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier, Italian Pop Star Andrea Mingardi and members of the Wayne Newton and Marilyn McCoo bands (of “The Fifth Dimension”).

John has been the opening act for comedian Pat Cooper, as well as The Coasters and hit recording artists Rare Earth. John was invited to perform the “Star Spangled Banner” at the Evander Holyfield-Alex Stewart World Heavyweight Championship bout, a 2-million subscriber Pay-Per-View event. Supporting a cause he holds dear, he continues to perform the National Anthem at numerous Veterans events and regularly performs at his local State Veterans Home.

John has recently completed a month-long residency in the venerated “Superstar Theatre” at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, home to such icons as Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Debbie Reynolds and more. He has written and directed variety segments for Costa Cruise Lines, and has produced or co-produced his four most recent CD’s. He has collaborated with award-winning playwright Phyllis Barash, and was a contributing songwriter to a musical produced by Lou Paciocco, producer of the long-running hit revue, “La Cage”.

John’s unique combination of high energy and warmth, coupled with unparalleled charisma and genuine love for his audiences have made him a favorite in every corner of the world. That’s why this World-Class Show is creating a Worldwide buzz!

***** The Bol, 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 378-7850.

Got an absolutely dynamite Chinese/Vietnamese joint for you guys to checkout- The Bol located in the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek.

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son jeff Eats “discovered” The Bol and after applying Jeff Eats’- Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Food Taste Test Circa 1957- I gotta tell you guys- that this joint is turning out some of the most delicious Chinese food that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have had during our 27 year South Florida residency! As for The Bol’s Vietnamese dishes, no expert here- but like its Chinese stuff- absolutely delicious!

Simple concept working here- booth/table/hi-top/counter seating, open kitchen, almost reasonably priced (hey!- the joint is in a casino and I’m kinda thinking that something like 70% of the people that eat at The Bol- use “points” to pay for their food- thus the “non-local-neighborhood prices) menu of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes, super pleasant service, open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-1am/Friday & Saturday 11:30am-3am.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, The Bol is an absolute homerun! Forget that it doesn’t have Early Bird Specials and Combo Plates and all kinds of Dinner Deals- the few extra bucks you’re gonna spend (that’s assuming you don’t use “points”) to eat there won’t kill you- or require you to get a second job…and I’m telling you- that you will absolutely love the food!

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

This contest started on 11/5/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win 2 Tickets: An Unforgetable Nat King Cole Christmas Starring- Evan Tyrone Martin.

Jeff Eats got 2 tickets to give to one of you guys- to see An Unforgetable Nat King Cole Christmas Starring- Evan Tyrone Martin on Friday, December 28th, 2018 (8pm)- at the Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 Northwest 9th Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, 272-1281 (Ext. 5)- Tickets: delraybeachplayhouse.com.

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!

from delraybeachplayhouse.com

An Unforgetable Nat King Cole Christmas Starring- Evan Tyrone Martin (Delray Beach Playhouse

Multiple Performances
Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, OKLAHOMA) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole. Chicago Tribune calls the Award-nominated Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre,” and BCR News praises, “Martin’s vocal ease would have done Nat King Cole proud.”

Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hits including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

About Evan Tyrone Martin

Chicago Sun-Times raves, “Evan Tyrone Martin is a golden-voiced actor of sweetness and grace,” and Chicago Tribune calls Evan Tyrone Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre.” Evan’s Chicago theatre credits include: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Jesus-Black Theatre Alliance Award Nomination), OKLAHOMA (Ali Hakim), HAIR (Hud), I LEFT MY HEART: A SALUTE TO THE MUSIC OF TONY BENNETT (Jeff Award Nomination), FAR FROM HEAVEN (Raymond-Jeff Award Nomination), DREAMGIRLS (Curtis-Black Theatre Alliance Award Nomination), THE LITTLE MERMAID (King Triton), RENT (Collins), THE COLOR PURPLE (Harpo), SIDE SHOW (Jake-Jeff Award Nomination), VIOLET (Flick-Jeff Award Nomination), KISS OF THE SPIDERWOMAN (Valentin-Jeff Award Nomination, Broadway World Award Nomination), FLOYD COLLINS, and SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. Regional credits include: THE LITTLE MERMAID (King Triton), FOREVER PLAID (Jinx), HAIR (Berger), and PIPPIN (Leading Player). Concerts: Unforgettable: Falling In Love With Nat King Cole and An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas.

Tickets: delraybeachplayhouse.com

ALL PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, December 27 @ 8:00 pm
Friday, December 28 @ 2:00 pm
Friday, December 28 @ 8:00 pm

* Bobby Slayton.

If you wanna laugh your ass off…go- see Comedian- Bobby Slayton this coming Saturday, November 10th, 2018 (8pm) at the Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road in Boca Raton.

Over the years, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen Slayton 6-times and each and every- time his “light blue” act absolutely killed!

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this show will be SRO!

The Skinny:

Bobby Slayton

Saturday, November 10th, 2018 (8pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 483-9036

Tickets: bocablackbox.com also check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

Just in case you haven’t “heard” of Bobby Slayton:

from bocablackbox.com

Bobby Slayton, often referred to as “The Pitbull of Comedy”, has been performing his own intense style of stand-up comedy for over 30 years, becoming one of the best known, respected, and energetic comics working today.

Audiences around the country may recognize Bobby from his scene-stealing roles in movies such as “Get Shorty”, “Ed Wood”, “Bandits” and, most recently, “Dreamgirls”. He’s been seen on dozens of television shows including “The Tonight Show” and “Politically Incorrect”. Bobby’s many appearances on HBO have included “Comic Relief” and his own stand-up special. He was a series regular on the HBO series “Mind of a Married Man”, and played Joey Bishop opposite Ray Liotta and Joe Mantegna in the critically acclaimed film “The Rat Pack.”

This contest started on 11/5/18. 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).

***** The Doghouse Grille, 5430 Military Trail, Jupiter, Florida 33458, (561) 619-9680.

Got a real good sports bar for you guys to checkout- The Doghouse Grille in Jupiter.

Real simple concept working here- inside table/booth- outdoor table seating, handful of flat screen TVs, beer/wine bar, appetizers/ salads/ soups/ mini hot dogs with tons of toppings/ burgers/ sandwiches/ wraps, open 7 days a week 11am-11pm.

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” The Doghouse Grille (which advertises itself as- The Home Of The Mini Hot Dog) and I gotta tell you- we really enjoyed the joint!

Following the old French adage- “When in Rome do as the Romans do”…we did 6 mini hot dogs and threw in orders of tater tots and french fries for good measure! Trust me when I tell you, real good stuff!

For you guys wondering as to exactly how-big the mini hot dogs were/are? Well wonder no more- and I assure you that the pictured hand does-not belong to the Jolly Green Giant!

Like I said 3 seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did 6 mini hot dogs, tater tots and french fries. The promise here, the next time we eat at The Doghouse Grille- we’ll definitely make it our business to try some of the delicious looking – burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps which other patrons😜 were dining on- and update this tale for you guys!

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

This article first posted on 10/8/18. Just checked the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center box-office (lpacfl.com) and there are just a handful of tickets left- so if you wanna see The WannaBeatles next Sunday (2pm) at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center- it’s time to make your move on the ticket front!

Posted on October 8th, 2018
* The WannaBeatles.

Let me ask you guys something…

1. Which Beatles’ tribute band has been nominated for a Grammy Award (2012)?

2. Which Beatles’ tribute band has made an appearance on a network tv program?

3. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who has won 2 Grammy Awards and 1 Emmy Award?

4. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who is a former member of the legendary Rock N Roll band- Sha Na Na?

5. Which Beatles’ tribute band has a member who as a member of Billy Vera and the Beaters played on the #1 1981 single ‘At This Moment’?

The answer to all 5 questions- The WannaBeatles!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the Nashville based- WannaBeatles and not one of the band members wore a Beatles’ wig or spoke with a fake British accent…What you get- are four extremely-talented musicians in a fast paced extremely entertaining interactive show- recreating The Beatles’ hits exactly as The Fab Four recorded them!

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that- The WannaBeatles are an absolute must see act!

Just announced…

The WannaBeatles
Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 2:00PM

Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
3800 NW 11th Place
Lauderhill, Florida 33311
Box Office/Info: (954) 777-2055
Tickets: lpacfl.com

from lpacfl.com

The WannaBeatles offer a fun-filled, family friendly extravaganza that goes “where no Beatles Band has gone before.” Of course, you’ll hear your Beatles favorites, but there’s much more! Their hilarious parodies, on stage antics, and audience involvement combined with ground breaking visual effects that make The WannaBeatles show a “must see.” Whether with a symphony orchestra or as a stand-alone performance like the original “Fab Four,” The WannaBeatles love what they do and it shows!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/4/18- Pizza Time).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA (salad, pasta side, garlic rolls)
$19.50

Pizza Time
1001 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Boca Raton
(561) 391-9240
pizzatime.restaurantsnapshot.com
Latest Review: 8/14/17

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, Pizza Time is a terrific mom & pop red sauce Italian joint! If you live, play, work anywhere near Pizza Time- do yourself a gigantic favor and give the joint a shot! By the way, I picked Pizza Time’s chicken parm just to get the discussion going- I’ve been eating there for years and can’t recall even one time when its food wasn’t absolute dynamite!

Posted on August 14th, 2017

***** Pizza Time, 1001 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33428, (561) 391-9240.

For our purposes- we’re gonna call this tale a Public Service Announcement…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. jeff Eats have been eating at Pizza Time- in Boca Raton for something like 9 years- last night we shared an absolutely delicious large sausage/pepperoni pizza and some other dynamite stuff and Mrs. Jeff Eats “mentioned” that I should remind you guys as to how good this joint’s food is! So here you guys go!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Pizza Time in Boca Raton is an absolute must try joint!

________

Posted on December 24th, 2015

***** Pizza Time, 1001 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33428, (561) 391-9240.

Real simple story to tell you guys…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats got some family (two cousins on Mrs. Jeff Eats’ side of the family) visiting from New York. Now, I’m not counting anybody’s money but- they must have some cash, because they are staying 5 nights in a huge suite at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton (which ain’t exactly a chopped liver “situation”) during “Christmas Week” down here in Sunny South Florida…

Anyway, last night “we” got together and Jeff Eats knowing I/he was going to be picking up the check- took them to Pizza Time which is one of my favorite-reasonably priced “mom and pop” red sauce Italian joints (which by the way is 3 minutes from the Boca Raton Resort and Club) for dinner!

Not much more to tell you guys, other than Jeff Eats has been eating at Pizza Time since 2008, the joint makes outrageously delicious food and it’s probably no more expensive than your favorite “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint! For those of you who maybe wondering- large cheese pizza, veal parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, veal marsala and meatballs & spaghetti- and like I said before, outrageously delicious food- and Jeff Eats didn’t have to “consult”- an ATM Machine to pay the bill!

If you haven’t eaten in Pizza Time in Boca Raton…GO! You will really-really enjoy this joint!

Pizza Time is open, Monday-Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

______________________

Posted on November 24th, 2008

***** Pizza Time, 1001 SW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561) 391-9240.

Do me a favor and read the writeup (June 30, 2008) that I did on Pizza Time (Coral Springs). Go ahead, I’ll wait…

Rather than rehashing the details…suffice it to say, that the guy who originally owned the Pizza Time in Coral Springs sold the joint and has now “resurfaced” in Boca Raton (in what was formely Sal’s Italian Restaurant) in a new Pizza Time.

This “newest” Pizza Time is terrific. It is as good as the original Coral Springs’ joint. Great pizza, pastas, meat/seafood/chicken entrees.

Pizza Time is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
_________

Posted on June 30th, 2008

***** Pizza Time, 11504 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33065 (954) 753-7828.

If you live in Coral Springs you probably know all-about Pizza Time…the joint is or should be a landmark.

Rather than beating around the bush, Pizza Time is one of the best “mom and pop” Southern Italian Red Sauce joints in all of South Florida. There is nothing fancy whatsoever about Pizza Time…terrific pizza, pastas, fish-seafood, chicken and veal-meat entrees. Good prices.

This joint is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. While you are waiting to get in, checkout the takeout business that Pizza Time does. Pizza Time’s website is at www.pizzatimeinc.com.

By the way, in Parkland there is a joint called Pizza Time Caffe, 6620 Parkside Drive, Parkland Florida (954) 345-8665. Rather than going into lengthy detail (because I have forgotten the whole story), this joint was in the past somehow connected/related to the original Pizza Time Italian Restaurant, but isn’t anymore. Anyway…I just wanted to let you know, that this Pizza Time Caffe isn’t half-bad. As a matter of fact it was pretty good the 2 times that I tried it. So you now have two joints for pizza etc., in the Coral Springs/Parkland area to choose from…the Pizza Time Caffe website is at www.pizzatimecaffe.com.

This contest started on 10/30/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Checkers Rally’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Checkers Rally’s 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 $10 Gift Card is good at any Checkers Rally’s location (checkers.com for locations, menu, prices).