***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 3/30/25- JP’s Bagel Palacee).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

TOASTED CINNAMON RAISIN BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE
($3.75)

JP’s Bagel Place
2649 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood
(954) 921-9483
jpsbagelplace.com
Latest Review: 3/30/25

If JP’s Bagel Place was a whole lot closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- we would literally eat there everyday day!

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on March 30th, 2015.

* JP’s Bagel Place.

It’s joints like JP’s Bagel Place that make Jeff Eats-a cool thing to do- namely telling you guys about a hole-in-the-wall bagel/deli joint that is absolutely off the chart!

Told you about JP’s on 12/12/08 and 4/1/10-telling you again on 3/30/15…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you’ll love this joint!
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Posted on April 1st, 2010

***** JP’s Bagel Place, 2649 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020 (954) 921-9483.

On December 12, 2008, I told you guys about JP’s Bagel Place…well, until a few days ago, I hadn’t been back–and things were just as terrific as I remembered.

JP’s Bagel Place in Hollywood is a “bagel-deli-diner”…maybe the joint seats 20 people. Check JP’s website www.jpsbagelplace.com for menu/prices/photos.

I love–and–I do mean love, hole in the wall joints like JP’s…nothing fancy, nothing expensive—just, good food, good service, good prices. JP’s has been around since 1982, so you got to figure…it must be doing something right.

A recent outing had me doing…western omelette (home fries, plain bagel $5.95), cheeseburger & fries ($4.95), chicken parm sub (chips, $6.25), philly cheesesteak sub (chips $6.50). Like I said before, good solid DINER FOOD.

JP’s does breakfast & lunch…Monday-Friday 7am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-1pm.

Posted on December 12th, 2008

***** JP’s Bagel Place, 2649 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020 (954) 921-9483.
My money says…that every “neighborhood” in America has a joint just like JP’s Bagel Place…for sure, the names are different, but the decor-ambiance-food-service-prices are basically the same.

JP’s Bagel Place in Hollywood, has been around since 1982. This joint is a “neighborhood” diner and seats maybe 20. JP’s does breakfast-lunch, Monday-Friday 7am-2pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-1pm. Take a look at its website at www.jpbagel.com for menu/prices.

JP’s Bagel is not a “typical” South Florida bagel-deli with 522 types of bagels and 91 different cream cheese spreads…but rather, shall we say, a mini-diner/lunchonette…very similar to those that dotted the United States in the 1950’s-1980’s…long before guys like Starbuck’s arrived on the scene. Guaranteed, this joint’s waitresses will “remember” you after you have eaten there once or twice.

I love joints like JP’s…real easy going atmosphere, terrific wait-staff and cheeseburgers/fries that go for $4.75 and chicken parm subs for $6.25.

If you live in JP’s neighborhood, you now know about a great place for a casual-inexpensive breakfast or lunch.

* The Dirty Doors- A Tribute To The Doors.

Tickets Just Went On Sale!

The Dirty Doors – A Tribute To The Doors

Saturday, August 30th, 2025 (8pm)

Arts Garage, 94 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561.450.6357)

Tickets: artsgarage.org ($50-$55)

From artsgarage.com:

The Dirty Doors perform the songs of The Doors accurately and energetically. This four-piece band faithfully recreates the magic of a Doors concert in sound and stage presence with all the classic hits like “Light My Fire,” “Riders On The Storm,” “Hello, I Love You,” and “L.A. Woman” for audiences everywhere.

PERFORMER BIO:
The Dirty Doors (AKA Night On Fire) celebrate the energy, excitement, and passion of the timeless music of The Doors like no other tribute band.
With an intoxicating sound, provocative and uncompromising songs, and the mesmerizing power of singer Jim Morrison, The Doors had a transformative impact on popular music and popular culture.

Based in Atlanta, The Dirty Doors faithfully recreate the magic of a Doors concert in sound and stage presence with all the classic hits like “Light My Fire,” “Riders On The Storm,” “Hello, I Love You,” and “L.A. Woman” for audiences everywhere.

BAND MEMBERS:
Reed Barrickman – Vocals
Matt Boehnlein – Guitar
Geoff Lewis – Keyboards
Eric Sanders – Drums

This contest started on 3/27/25. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Duffy’s Sports Grill Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Duffy’s Sports Grill 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 $10 Gift Card is good at any of Duffy’s Sports Grill-34 Florida locations.

Check menu/prices/locations/info at duffysmvp.com.

Originally posted on March 12th, 2025.

* The Return Of Michael D’Amore.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge Fans!

The Return Of Michael D’Amore

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 (7pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Phone: 561.483.9036
Tickets: $38-$48 (bocablackbox.com)

Just a taste…

This impromptu 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.

***** AJ’s Pizza Joint, 42 West Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787, (407) 347-8129.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to checkout, AJ’s Pizza Joint in Winter Garden.

Real simple tale to tell, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats “discovered” AJ’s Pizza Joint and its food absolutely killed! For what it’s worth, we all agreed that if this joint was a whole lot closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton family abode we would all be real steady customers! Table/ counter seating, full eat at liquor bar, reasonably priced all types of pizzas/ handful of salads and meatball starters menu.

Let’s wrap AJ’s Pizza Joint up by saying, absolute homerun-must try!

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

AJ’s Pizza Joint is open Sunday- Thursday 11am-11pm/ Friday & Saturday 11am-midnight.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 3/23/25- Mash Hoagies).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HOMEMADE CHILI
(8oz $4.49)

Mash Hoagies
190 Malabar Road Suite #119
Palm Bay
321) 723-6274
mashhoagiespalmbay.com
Latest Review: 11/14/23

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on November 14th, 2023

***** Mash Hoagies, 190 Malabar Road, Suite #119, Palm Bay, Florida 32907, 321) 723-6274.

Got a real good hoagie joint for you guys to checkout, Mash Hoagies in Palm Bay.

Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Mash Hoagies and its food absolutely killed!
Order/pickup at counter, inside table & booth seating, reasonably priced hot & cold subs (excuse me!) hoagies/ salads/ other stuff menu, open Monday – Saturday 10:30am – 8pm, Sunday: 11am – 7pm.

Now you guys and I both know that there are more hoagie joints in Florida than there are Chins in a Chinese phonebook! With that in mind, I gotta tell you, that this is the first hoagie joint that I’ve come across, that has a handful of sandwiches named after the characters in the old Mash tv show!

That said, trust Jeff Eats on this one, Mash Hoagies is turning out some real good stuff!

Let’s wrap-up Mash Hoagies by saying, if the joint was a whole lot closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode, we would be real steady customers and you guys can check menu/prices/info at mashhoagiespalmbay.com.

* Boxing Legend George Foreman Dead At Age 76!

George Foreman passed away yesterday!

A few years ago, I had the distinct honor and privilege to meet and spend a few minutes talking with the former two time heavyweight boxing champion and George Foremen Grill entrepreneur and must tell you, that he had the most ingratiating smile and warm personality that made me feel that I had known him my entire life.

George you will be sorely missed- when you get to heaven say hello from me to Joe and Muhammed!

Originally posted on July 30th, 2024.

* The Bronx Wanderers.

Tickets Just Went On Sale!

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you…The Las Vegas based- Bronx Wanderers is one of America’s best 50s-60s-70s show bands!

Mark My Words- SRO!

Friday, March 21st, 2025 (7:30pm)

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 (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 ticketmaster.com ($49.50-$59.50)

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Posted on October 31st, 2014 ·

The Bronx Wanderers.

Reprinted below is a December 11, 2008 story that-Jeff Eats did on 50s-80s Rock N Roll cover band- The Bronx Wanderers.

In a nutshell, in the ensuing years -The Bronx Wanderers became a gigantic “act”…

No fooling here, this 2008 Bronx “bar band”- now plays to SRO crowds at- casino showrooms, theaters, festivals, country clubs and resorts all over the United States…the band has even had a reality tv show crew chronicle its daily movements.

Over the years, I’ve seen The Bronx Wanderers a handful of times-and the band definitely has a knack of keeping things “fresh”…trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that- there are just so many times that one person (even an Oldies fan like Jeff Eats) can handle hearing Sherry and Big Girls Don’t Cry…what makes the group a beautiful thing is that- 5 of its 6 members are in their 20’s bringing a hip cool-style/look/sound/vibe/energy to the classic-hits. By the way, the group’s middle-aged lead singer- keeps the Oldies’ purists happy -with fabulous “dead on” Valli, Dion, Maestro, Jay Black, Diamond covers. If this all sounds confusing, you-may appreciate my “take” on the band-after you see-it live!

If you are a fan of 50s-80s Rock N Roll, you gotta catch The Bronx Wanderers…this band is about as good as it gets!

Check the band’s website thebronxwanderers.com, there a number of 2014-2015 Florida dates in the making.
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December 11, 2008
***** The Bronx Wanderers *****
December
I recently saw an absolutely phenomenal… Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons/Dion & The Belmonts’ tribute band called The Bronx Wanderers. In addition to featuring the hit-songs of these two legendary groups, The Bronx Wanderers have an enormous playlist of rock ‘n roll/disco hits from the 1950’s-1970’s. If “seeing is believing,” check-out the group’s website at www.thebronxwanderers.com where you will find terrific audio/video of these guys in action.

Watching this 5-member band, was like having Frankie and Dion right in front of the crowd. Amazing covers. Just so you know, these guys are also no slouches when they play the hits of such bands/acts (a partial list, in no particular order) as Jay & The Americans, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Bee Gees, KC & The Sunshine Band, The Monkees, Neal Diamond, The Duprees, The Capris, The Beatles, The Classics, The Village People, Santo & Johnny, The Commodores and The Trammps.

The only “problem” with The Bronx Wanderers is that they are a New York based group. They very rarely get-down to South Florida… as most of their appearances are in New York and New Jersey.

Now for the good news…If you check The Bronx Wanderers’ “schedule”…you will find that the band has a number of South Florida dates in (now get this) January, 2010. I know it’s along way-off…but if you can swing it, you definitely want to see this group in action.

If you like the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons–Dion & The Belmonts…you will absolutely love The Bronx Wanderers.

Originally posted on February 26th, 2025.

* Jimmy Williamson and Friends.

Simple tale to tell you guys…

Jimmy Williamson and Friends is an outrageously talented group of musicians-who cover Soul, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, Standard, Show Tunes, Rock and more. If you’re into artists such as Frank Sinatra, Gino Vannelli, The Spinners, Bobby Caldwell, Al Jarreau, Marvin Gaye, The Righteous Brothers, Billy Paul, Player, Firefall, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Orleans, Toto, Wild Cherry and Hall & Oates- then you gotta- go see the group on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 (8pm- free/no cover charge) at the Sunset Grill located in: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 977-6700.

Sunset Grill
Located right outside Smoke-Free Pavilion, you’ll find a casual, outdoor smoke-free dining experience under the cover of our traditional Chickee. Indulge in handcrafted drinks, fresh seafood and juicy burgers, all while playing Slots & live Table Games or watching your favorite sports.

Check menu/ prices/ info at seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

Originally posted on February 14th, 2025.

* Shadows Of The 60’s – A Tribute To Motown’s Super Groups,

Just picked-up 2 tickets!

Shadows Of The 60’s – is one of the best Motown tribute acts in the business…you guys will absolutely love this show!

Circle Square Cultural Center
8395 SW 80th Street Ocala, FL 34481
Box Office: (352) 854-3670
Tickets: $32-$35 csculturalcenter.com

Just a taste…

If the Ocala date doesn’t work for you, check shadowsofthe60s.com for other Florida tour dates.