* A Tribute To Diana Ross & The Supremes With Special Guest Whitney Houston.

Just picked-up 2 tickets.

Check LaTraia Savage out!

The Skinny:

A Tribute To Diana Ross & The Supremes With Special Guest Whitney Houston

Friday- November 9th, 2018 @ 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

LaTraia Savage as Diana Ross & Whitney Houston
EXPLOSIVE, ALLURING, ELECTRIFYING, SULTRY and SASSY are all words used to describe LaTraia Savage, “Tampa Bay’s Diva of the music and entertainment biz!”

LaTraia Savage is a vocalist well-known for covering a wide variety of genres, including Jazz, R&B, Country, Big Band, Dance, Motown and more. She has opened shows for several national acts including Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, The S.O.S. Band, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Brian Culbertson and others. And currently, she’s touring with the legend, Glenn Leonard (former lead singer of The Temptations), Bertie Higgins (songwriter and producer of Key Largo) and R&B heart-throb Christopher Williams.

LaTraia is well-versed in theater, and has graced the stage of Busch Gardens theme park in the theatrical play KATONGA for one-and-a-half years. LaTraia (also known as ‘THE VOICE”) did a two-year stint acting and singing in the Off-Broadway play, THE ME NOBODY KNOWS. During that time, she also performed in two Sprite commercials. For three years, she burned the roof off of the dining Yacht StarShip cruise, nightly, with her band.

Currently, she is spreading her fire from Florida to Texas with her DIVAS OF SOUL Impersonation/Tribute show. She performs hits from Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Beyonce, Diana Ross and several others. LaTraia has also headlined tours entertaining USA Military Troops in several venues in Europe, including Portugal, Italy, Spain, Rome, and Sicily, to name a few. Her most recent international tour landed her in China, where she’s due to return at the end of the year.

“The goddess of music and entertainment” was the featured artist in the February 2012 issue of Mayhem Magazine. In 2009, she sang the National Anthem at a New York Yankees game. She also recently (2014) performed this legendary tradition for the Rowdies Soccer game. Let’s not forget about her charity appearances, which include singing the National Anthem to kick off annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thons and is currently working on a fundraiser event for Tay-Sachs disease.

***** 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 article first appeared on 8/14/18. Just checked Boca Black Box (bocablackbox.com) and goldstar.com (discount tickets) and there are a handful of tickets left for both Collins’ shows (Friday-11/2/18 (8pm) & Saturday-11/3/18 (8pm). Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that both shows will end-up being SRO situations. So- if you wanna go and don’t yet have tickets- it’s time to make your move in the ticket department!

Posted on August 14th, 2018

* Comedian- Bobby Collins.

The man sells out wherever he plays…

If you haven’t yet-seen the “clean working”- Bobby Collins…GO!- I guarantee – that you will have an absolutely great time!

Buy tickets NOW!

Like I just said, Collins sells out wherever he plays!

The Skinny:

Comedian-Bobby Collins

Friday, November 2nd, 2018 (8pm)
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 (8pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com

Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition. Audiences across the country relate to his comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events.

Through precise physical timing and impeccable audience insight, he has honed his talents while performing from hole in the wall clubs to sold out theaters. His rise to top headlining, comedic master was inevitable. His true dedication to his craft is what keeps his vibrant shows consistently sold out.

A native New Yorker, Collins possesses a confidence and genuine everyman likeability that can only be earned. He knows what it is like to work a day job, in order to pursue a dream. He has flipped his share of burgers, as well as signing on as a substitute high school history teacher, to pay the bills, all the while performing in comedy clubs at night.

After heeding a conversation with his father, with some trepidation, he ventured into sales. Settling into the high fashion industry. A detour that proved so successful, that in the 1980s he had risen to Vice President at Calvin Klein. It was there that he found himself faced with a life changing decision; remain here or chuck the security (and more than substantial steady income) for the uncertain challenge of heading out on the road, to pursue his dream of becoming a professional, full time stand-up comedian.

It was a decision he has never regretted.

Realizing his dream has given Bobby the opportunity to tour with titans of entertainment like Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton. As a professional stand-up comedian, he has worked alongside friends, Chris Rock, Ray Romano and Drew Carey, as well as many others. Rosie ODonnell specifically requested that Bobby take over as host for Stand-Up Spotlight. Collins is widely regarded as a comics comic.

Through his personal appearances at Comedy Clubs, Theaters, Corporate and Charity events, coupled with innumerable television appearances on legendary shows like Letterman, The Tonight Show with both Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno, Collins continues to add new fans of all ages to his loyal base of diehard followers.

It is his relationship with his audiences that results in sold out shows everywhere he makes an appearance. What you see is what you get – Collins is the same man on and off the stage. Bobby Collins has a genuine love for what he does. With such skillful dissection of everyday life, he weaves his uproarious storytelling with effortless flair and charisma as he successfully dismantles any and all socioeconomic, race and age divides. As evidenced by his birthday performance for Chelsea Clinton at the White House, to appearances in US embassies and USO shows abroad. Night after night, Bobby Collins masterfully reflects the hilarious truth – we’re all in this together!

Bobby currently has 5 CDs, 3 DVDs and a new special slated for early 2015.

With the critically acclaimed publication of his first book, On The Inside, Witisms and Wisdomisms by Comedian Bobby Collins we learn, through his personal and professional tragedies and triumphs, what has shaped his beliefs. With humorous recall, Bobby recounts his search for balance between career and family. The Boca Black Box is thrilled to welcome their friend, Bobby Collins, back to the stage this November!

This contest started on 10/26/18. 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 30 “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).

This article first appeared on July 29th, 2018. Just checked the box-office (miznerparkculturalcenter.com) and there is a very- small number of tickets still available. If you wanna go and don’t yet have tickets- time to make your move!

Posted on July 29th, 2018.

* A Tribute To The Jersey Boys.

Just announced…

No bs- 4 of America’s most versatile-talented doo wop singers / Valli- tribute artists currently working Florida’s casino/ theater/ night club/ festival/ country club circuit!

If you want to go- get your tickets NOW!

Guaranteed- this show will be SRO.

Check-out lead singer William Cintron on this YouTube clip…trust me, this guy has great pipes!

The Skinny:

from miznerparkculturalcenter.com

A TRIBUTE TO THE JERSEY BOYS

Saturday, November 3, 2018 @ 7:30 pm

Mizner Park Cultural Center
201 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Box Office: (844)-672-2849
Tickets: miznerparkculturalcenter.com

Jersey Boys

Don’t miss a tribute show unlike any other, A TRIBUTE TO THE JERSEY BOYS, starring William Cintron, Carmine DeSana, Walter Hochhauser and Sal Sofia – featuring the hit songs “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Sherry,” “December, 1963 (Oh What A Night), and many more – live at the Mizner Park Cultural Center on November 3, 2018!

William Cintron as Frankie Valli

Don’t miss William Cintron, best known for his superb vocals of Frankie Valli, as he comes to Mizner Park for ONE SHOW ONLY!

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, William has performed and shared the same stage with The Platters, The Temptations, The Delfonics, Chubby Tavares of The Tavares, Larry Chance and the Earls, The New Supremes, The Diamonds, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Mystics, J.T. Carter of The Original Crests, Eddie Holman, Peter Lemongello, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions, and The Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr.

Past performances include: The World Famous Apollo Theatre, The Four Century Villages of South Florida, The Villages of Lady Lake, Savannah Center In The Villages, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Epcot Center, Universal Studios City Jazz and Motown Cafe, Viva Osceola, Latin Fest in Kissimmee, and many prestigious country clubs throughout Florida.

Walter Hochhauser, Carmine DeSana and Sal Sofia as The Jersey Boys

Walter Hochhauser was born in Brooklyn, NY, and moved to Florida in 1961 where he began singing in some of Miami’s most notable hotels. In 1980, he joined REUNION as the lead singer, playing local venues and Rock N’ Roll shows throughout the state and in the Bahamas. In 2004, REUNION recorded the CD “Miracles,” featuring Walter on lead for many of their arrangements. In 1999, Walter had the privilege and pleasure of recording vocal tracks for Dion DiMucci’s “New Master’s” Album, and today, continues to record songs with Dion being seen and shared through social media.

Carmine DeSena was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was one of the original members of the Creations and Riffs and in the 1970’s he sang with the Ribtones. In 1980, he moved to Florida, and teamed up with Joel Bressler to create REUNION, South Florida’s Premier Show Band. Carmine is also called upon by Dion DiMucci as Baritone on his video recordings shared on social media. Carmine has been influential with “keeping the music alive,” and has been a member of many well known Doo-wop and oldies groups, bringing decades of harmony experience, energy, and excitement to every show he performs in.

Sal Sofia hails from the Bronx, NY, where he grew up with a family of singers, musicians, and entertainers. With a deep affection for music and harmony, he became interested in the deeper vocal group sounds of the 50’s and set out to host his own show, the Doo-Wop Groove on AM/FM stations, heard throughout the New York area. Sal has been a collector of the “rare” sounds of the genre and moved to Florida in 2003, where he began singing with several local acapella groups, achieving notoriety with The Dons of Doo Wop, a successful acapella group. Today, he can be seen and heard joining Dion DiMucci with his strong second tenor style on recordings Dion shares across social media to all of his fans.

* Exclusive Online Presale- Smokey Robinson.

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***** Pistachio Muffins.

Real simple tale to tell- one of Jeff Eats’ favorite breakfast/dessert items- pistachio muffins…trust me, not the easiest item(s) to find in Boca Raton! Long story short, last night- found the below pictured 4-count $4.99 package in the bakery department at The Fresh Market, 5540 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33496, (561) 994-2221…

Ate two with dinner- real good stuff!

By the way, later this morning for breakfast I got plans to slice the remaining two muffins in half- butter them and lightly pan grill them on the stove! Trust me, I know- I gotta get a life!

If you’re into pistachio muffins, check thefreshmarket.com for store locations.

This contest started on 10/27/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Dunkin’ Donuts 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 Dunkin’ Donuts location. You can check dunkindonuts.com for locations/info).

* Happy Halloween- Wednesday, October 31st, 2018!

from calendarpedia.com

What is Halloween?

Halloween is a celebration in remembrance of the dead that occurs annually on the evening of October 31. The name Halloween (sometimes spelled Hallowe’en) is a contraction of All Hallows’ Even(ing), meaning All Saints’ Evening, as it is celebrated on the evening before All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day. Saints have historically been known as hallows, derived from the Old English word hālig and related to the German word heilig, meaning holy.

Halloween is a mixture of customs of pagan and Christian origins. It originated from an ancient Celtic seasonal festival, known as Samhain, to mark the end of the harvest and to remember the dead that is celebrated from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1.

While not an official holiday, it is observed in a number of countries around the world, primarily in the West (North America and Europe) but also increasingly in Asian countries, as it provides commercial opportunities. In the United States, it is estimated to be the festival with the second-highest amount of consumer spending after Christmas.

Halloween is followed by All Saints’ Day (for which it is the vigil) on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. Together the three days of remembrance of the dead form the triduum (a religious observance lasting three days) of Hallowtide. People traditionally visit the graves of deceased relatives during this time. It is related to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead.

This contest started on 10/25/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 35 “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 Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075.

You can check menu/prices at www.ninosofboca.com.

Posted on May 19th, 2014
***** Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075.

Way back on March 20, 2008 Jeff Eats told you guys about Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant in Boca Raton.

Time for a little update on what is definitely one of the best “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints in South Florida.

For your convenience the “original” story is printed below…gonna save you the trouble of scrolling around.

Anyway,

Just for background, Nino’s opened for business in Boca Raton in 1983-you mathematicians can do the math–for the rest of you-that’s 31 years ago. In something like 2005, it opened a second location in Delray Beach. Partners fall-out, one gets Boca Raton, the other gets Delray Beach. So now you know, the business angle here.

Now-just so we are straight, we are talking about Boca Raton- here. Absolutely-positively nothing wrong with the Delray Beach location–Jeff Eats (1) lives closer to the Boca joint and (2) Jeff Eats thinks that the food, service, ambiance are better in Boca Raton- but trust me Delray Beach ain’t exactly chopped liver either.

Anyway,

Jeff Eats has never “officially” counted the number of times-I’ve eaten in/taken out from Nino’s–but I’m guessing 70 maybe 80, let’s just say it’s a lot. I want to tell you, that not- even- one- time was the food not right on the money–same for the service. Real simple… its soups, salads, pizzas, calzones, subs, pastas, entrees are all delicious. Off the top of my head, I would match Nino’s veal chop parmigiana ($22 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls), its chicken cacciatore on the bone ($17.95 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls), its chicken scarpariello on the bone ($17.95 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls) and its shrimp scampi ($22.50 soup/salad, pasta side, garlic rolls) up against South Florida’s best “mom & pop” and “upscale” players. While I’m on the subject of food, Nino’s plain pizza is always on the money and the joint makes what it calls an “upside down Sicilian” pie that is a work of beauty–if you go, get it!

You maybe wondering why the sudden “gushing” about Nino’s?

Last night, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and some dear friends- ate dinner at Nino’s and we got to discussing “various” Italian joints–and like a bolt of lightening–it hit me as to how really good Nino’s stuff is! Just that simple! Real fast-right off the top of you head, other than Nino’s–name a “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint that does chicken cacciatore and chicken scarpariello on the bone…you do know, that’s the only RIGHT WAY to make those dishes–but that’s just my take-on the-thing!

You can check menu/prices at www.ninosofboca.com.

Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.
*****
March 20, 2008
***** Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, 7120 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 392-9075—&—13900 South Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 499-3988

Nino’s is one of my favorite “mom and pop” Southern Italian joints in South Florida. I could be going out on a limb here, but I think that after you have tried this joint, you will also become a big fan.

Just so you know, the Boca Raton location has been around for something like 25 years…the Delray Beach location has been in business for about 3 years. Over the years, I have eaten in the Boca location something like 30 times and the Delray location twice…although the menus are almost identical, I like the food, ambiance and service in the Boca restaurant better…call me a creature of habit, but I really feel at home when I enter the Boca joint…from the way I am greeted at the front door, to Nino the owner waving and talking from behind the pizza counter to the customers…the food and service in Delray Beach is just fine, but there is something “special” about the Boca location.

Although Nino’s seemingly “follows” the standard pattern…Soup or salad, garlic rolls, entree with a pasta side…this joint makes some of the most delicious dishes and pizza that you have ever eaten. I would personally match its veal chop parmigiana—bone in chicken cacciatore— bone in chicken scapriello—shrimp scampi entrees against any Italian restaurant down here in South Florida.

Like I said before, Nino’s has been around for something like 25 years. The Boca Raton joint is jammed for dinner 7-days a week and has a takeout business that seems to be never ending. The Delray Beach spot has also developed quite a following…but my heart belongs to the Boca joint. Both joints are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Great food. Great service. Pizza joint prices…

By the way, Nino and his wife Josephine own Josephine’s Italian Restaurant which is located on Federal Highway in Boca Raton. That’s a story for another day…but Josephine’s is a very good “white table cloth” joint.