Originally posted on June 11th, 2024.

* Andrew Dice Clay & Vanilla Fudge.

Tickets Just Went On Sale!

This “one” is right up Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ alley…

We will definitely be there!

Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Phone: 561.483.9036
Box Office: (Tickets: $78-$153) bocablackbox.com

From bocablackbox.com:

Andrew Dice Clay -ANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics in history. In 1990 he became the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row. That same year he played the lead role in the comedy-mystery film “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane” and has starred in numerous classic 80’s films such as “Pretty In Pink”, “Casual Sex” and many more.

Over the last few years, Clay’s role in Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” got critical praise for his role alongside Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. He’s had recurring roles on HBO’s hit show Entourage and Martin Scorsese’s Vinyl. His latest film “A Star Is Born”, written and directed by Bradley Cooper, was released last October where Dice plays Lady Gaga’s father.

Vanilla Fudge -Vanilla Fudge stands out as an iconic American rock band, renowned for their masterful reinterpretations of contemporary hit songs, notably exemplified by their rendition of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The original lineup boasted exceptional talents, including Mark Stein, Tim Bogert, Vince Martell, and Carmine Appice. Presently, Vanilla Fudge continues to captivate audiences on their tour with three of the original quartet: Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Carmine Appice, complemented by Pete Bremy, who assumed Tim Bogert’s role upon his retirement in 2009.

Beyond their musical prowess, Vanilla Fudge occupies a pivotal position in music history, often recognized as a critical connection between the realms of psychedelia and the burgeoning heavy metal genre. The band’s far-reaching influence extends to major acts like The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx, Led Zeppelin, and Uriah Heep.

***** BMC Smash Burgers 3499 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FLorida 33334, (321) 246-1322.

Got a real good burger joint for you guys to checkout, BMC Smash Burgers in Oakland Park.

Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats and three business associates “discovered” BMC Smash Burgers and its food totally blew us away! Order/pickup at front counter, inside table and counter seating/ handful of outdoor tables, reasonably priced burger/ hot dog/ tots/ french fries menu, open Wednesday-Saturday 4pm-10pm/ Sunday 1pm-7pm/ closed Monday-Tuesday.

Just between you guys and me, I kinda think I know my burgers and hot dogs- and I am telling you that BMC Smash Burgers’ flat top grilled burgers rank right up there with the best burgers (no matter how prepared) that I’ve ever eaten! – And its flat top grilled hot dogs ain’t exactly chopped liver either!

Let’s wrap up BMC Smash Burgers by saying, off the chart delicious food, if you’re not into burgers/ hot dogs/ tots/ french fries you’re gonna be hurting, this joint is an absolute must try!

This contest started on 11/20/24. 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 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 Wendy’s location (wendys.com for locations, menu, info).

Originally posted on September 1st, 2024

* The Return Of Michael D’Amore.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge Fans!

Tickets Just Went On Sale…

The Return Of Michael D’Amore

Thursday, November 21st, 2024 (7pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Phone: 561.483.9036
Tickets: $43-$53 (bocablackbox.com)

Just a taste…

This unrehearsed performance was recorded a few years ago at Kings Point Golf & Country Club in Delray Beach as Michael D’Amore walked out of the venue’s theater to greet the crowd in the lobby!

From bocablackbox.com:

Singer and songwriter Michael D’Amore was born in upstate N.Y. and raised and resided in New Jersey for most of his life. Coming from a musical family, it wasn’t a surprise that his passion would eventually become his livelihood.

For 35 years, Michael has been a professional entertainer hailing from The New York metropolitan area. Michael’s performances cover several genres with special attention devoted to harmony, which is one of his passions.

Michael currently performs as a one man show showcasing the very best of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. He is also a member of The Capris and proud to sing lead on the their hits “There’s A Moon Out Tonight” and “Morse Code Of Love” for music fans around the world. In his career, he has had the pleasure of being part of JT Carter’s Crests, (JT is the original Bass vocalist and founding member of The Crests) a Blue-Eyed soul show partnering him with Blues Hall of Famer Angel Rissoff and proud to have played keyboards and sing behind Jim Yester, original and founding member of The Association. Most recently Michael was featured on the PBS special Doo Wop Pop and Soul produced by TJ Lubinsky.

In recent years he has opened for and shared the stage with groups such as The Stylistics, Lou Christie, John Cafferty, The Loving Spoonful, Tony Orlando, Kenny Vance and the Planotones and so many groups he has admired over the years.

In 2012, his CD “In Harmony” was met with great success. “This is a labor of love and such a great source of pride.” In Harmony was special because Michael played and sang every part on this CD which was something he always wanted to do. In 2017 he completed his “My Favorite Melody” album in honor of his daughter which is still available today and an expected My Favorite Melody Vol II to be released soon. Most recently Michael was awarded the 2021 Top-Ten award for best New Country Song for his composition “Substituted Reality.”

Michael continues to strive for perfection in his craft and will always measure his level of success by the number of smiles in his audiences.

This contest started on 11/19/24. This contest has a win.

* Win A $10 Domino’s Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Domino’s Pizza Gift Card 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 Domino’s Pizza location (dominospizzacom for locations, menu, prices, info).

***** Mamma Mia’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria, 8855 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33467, (561) 963-9565.

Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to checkout, Mamma Mia’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria in Lake Worth.

Real easy tale to tell, last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Mamma Mia’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria and its food was off the chart delicious! Table seating, eat at full liquor bar, reasonably priced appetizers/ soups/ salads/ subs/ pastas/ pizzas/ entrees/ desserts menu, happy hour, open Sunday noon-9pm/Monday- Saturday 11am-9pm.

Now you guys know that this food reviewing “situation” is purely a subjective call- what you like I may hate and vice versa- with that in mind, I am telling you that Mamma Mia’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria ranks right up there with Florida’s best “mom & pop” Italian joints!

Let’s wrap up Mamma Mia’s Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria by saying, delicious food, big portions, reasonable prices, pleasant service, garlic bread to die for- make this joint an absolute must try!

You guys can check lunch/dinner/happy hour menus, prices, info at mammamiastrattoria.com.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/17/24- Jet Runway Cafe).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MARGARITA FLATBREAD
($14 roma tomatoes/fresh mozzarella cheese/basil pesto/balsamic reduction)

Jet Runway Cafe
5540 Northwest 21st Terrace
Fort Lauderdale
(954) 958-9900
Jetrunwaycafe.com
Latest Review: 3/3/10

Trust Jeff Eats on this one. Jet Runway Cafe is an absolute must try!

Posted on March 3rd, 2010

***** Jet Runway Cafe, 5540 Northwest 21st Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 (954) 958-9900.

I am now going to do you a solid and tell you about “breakfast-lunch” joint, Jet Runway Cafe. I am willing to bet, that you would never hear about or for that matter find this joint without old Jeff Eats’ help.

Jet Runway Cafe is located right next to Fort Lauderdale’s Executive Airport. You can watch airplanes/helicopters takeoff and land while you eat breakfast or lunch. Take a look at Jet’s website www.jetrunwaycafe.com for menu/prices…you will also find photos of this joint and directions on how to get to it.

Jet Runway Cafe is not…I repeat NOT some “mom & pop” neighborhood diner. Let’s call it a semi-upscale breakfast-lunch joint, but your shorts/tee shirt ensemble will work just fine.

During the past 2 weeks, I did both a breakfast and lunch. The food is terrific…my sampling included– western omelet ($8.95), almond crusted french toast ($8.25), cheeseburger ($9.50), meatloaf ($11.95), crab cake sandwich ($10.50).

On the pricing front, not exactly bargain basement stuff, but nothing too terrible. Service was very pleasant and efficient.

Like I said before, not– a “mom & pop” joint…the place is really cool in that it is basically an upscale diner with an airport runway as background decor.

You got to check this one out.

Jet Runway Cafe is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm and Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-2pm.

Originally posted on November 12th, 2024.

* The Paul Anka Songbook Tribute Show Starring Lou Villano.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Lou Villano is one of the best Anka tribute artists in the business!

The Paul Anka Songbook Tribute Show Starring Lou Villano

Sunday, November 17th, 2024 (2pm)

Boca Black Box Center for the Arts

Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: $38-$48 bocablackbox.com

From bocablackbox.com:

Lou Villano brings back his #1 Rated Tribute – “Times of Your Life – The Paul Anka Songbook Tribute.” A MUST SEE SHOW – It is a dynamic and explosive homage to the legendary songwriter, singer, and actor, Paul Anka. Experience an unforgettable performance celebrating the timeless hits of this iconic artist. Receiving RAVE REVIEWS and standing ovations, this show is A- One-Of-A- Kind TRUE Paul Anka Show. Along with his band – Destiny – Lou Villano becomes Paul Anka and recreates Paul’s actual Live performance show with arrangements like Diana, Lonely Boy, You Are My Destiny, She’s A Lady, and My Way. Multi-Media Video throughout the show, plus a special tribute HIS WAY, MY WAY to his mentor and friend Frank Sinatra. Stories of how he met Frank Sinatra, why he wrote Sammy Davis’s I’m Not Anyone, how he wrote a hit song for Buddy Holly. The show is 90 plus minutes of high energy arrangements that will leave you singing along to every song and believing that Paul Anka performed at The Boca Black Box. THIS IS A MUST SEE SHOW

Originally posted on November 11th, 2024.

* The Rock And Roll Playhouse Plays Music Of Taylor Swift & More For Kids/ The Studio @ Mizner Park.

Long story short, Jeff Eats (75), Mrs. Jeff Eats (74), Niece Jeff Eats (37) and Grand Niece Jeff Eats (8) got tickets…

Two guesses and the first one doesn’t count as to who the gigantic Taylor Swift fan is- wrong! Niece Jeff Eats!

Sunday, November 17th, 2024 (12pm)

The Studio At Mizner Park
201 W Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (610) 659-8583
Tickets: thestudioatmiznerpark.com (GA $19)

🎸TAYLOR SWIFT FOR KIDS 🎸
Kicking things off with a party for kids of all ages!
Come sing & dance with a Live Band performing the hits of Taylor Swift & more!

* Humor!

A lady goes into a store to buy some cat food. The cashier says, “I’m very sorry, ma’am, but we need proof that you actually have a cat. Some people nowadays will buy cat food to eat.” The lady finds this odd, but goes home, brings her cat back and is able to buy the cat food.

The next day, the same lady goes to the store to buy some dog food. The cashier says, “I’m very sorry, ma’am, but we need proof that you actually have a dog. Some people nowadays will buy dog food to eat.” The lady feels slightly annoyed, but goes home, brings her dog back and is able to buy the dog food.

The next day, the same lady goes to the store to buy some baby food. The cashier says, “I’m very sorry, ma’am, but we need proof that you actually have a baby. Some people nowadays will buy baby food to eat.” By now the lady is feeling well and truly irritated, but goes home, brings her baby back and is able to buy the baby food.

The next day, the lady goes to the store and approaches the cashier, holding a small box with a hole in the front. “Please put your finger in here.” she says. The cashier gives her an odd look and says, “Absolutely not, you might be hiding a spider in there.” The lady replies, “Please don’t worry, I’m not.”

The cashier is still skeptical. “Are you hiding a rat?”

“No.”

“A snake?”

“No.”

“Well….All right.”

The cashier puts her finger in the box and touches something soft and squishy; she pulls her finger out, smells it and says, “This smells like poop!”

“Exactly,” the lady replies. “Now can I buy some toilet paper?