***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/27/19- Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

PANDA ALL NATURAL SOFT BLACK LICORICE
$3.95 (7oz bag)

panda.fi
Latest Review: 8/1/18

Absolutely dynamite- soft black licorice!

Posted on August 1st, 2018

***** Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice.

First things first- since I was a kid, I’ve loved black licorice! For those of you who may care- I like red licorice but I love black licorice! For you guys who maybe really sick (I mean really care)- Mrs. Jeff Eats doesn’t like black or red licorice!

Anyway,

About a week-or-so-ago, I came across Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice while shopping at Publix, 3003 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 241-5005- and spotted a whole bunch of bags of Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice. Being a wild and crazy guy- I decided what the heck- and decided to give the Panda brand a try- purchasing 2 bags for $7.90 (for those of you who are math-challenged- that’s $3.87 a bag😜)!

Long story short- absolutely delicious! Now I’m not gonna name names- like Twizzlers Black Licorice Twists or Twizzlers Black Licorice Nibs but trust me when I tell you that Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice ran/runs absolute circles around most of the black licorice brands that you’ll find at Publix, Walmart, Target, Costco, Winn-Dixie etc.

If you like black licorice- you gotta try Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice!

Like I said 4 seconds ago, I got my Panda All Natural Soft Black Licorice at the Publix by my house in Boca Raton. A cursory internet search turned-up a ton of online/brick and mortar Panda retailers!

You can catch more info about Panda’s licorice products at panda.fi.

This contest started on 1/17/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Bagel City South Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Bagel City Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 25 “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 Bagel City South, 6006 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 393-5383.

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

Posted on October 26th, 2015

***** Bagel City South, 6006 Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 393-5383.
In recent days, Jeff Eats has seen a number of tractor trailers loaded with cars with New York and New Jersey license plates- unloading their “cargo”- so to save time, let me answer the inevitable “best bagels” questions by reprinting this Jeff Eats’ article from February 23, 2015…
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Posted February 23, 2015

***** Bagel City South.

Jeff Eats recently received this e-mail…

Jeff,
Long time reader.
I know you don’t like or really do ‘best’ lists.
Indulge me, if it came down to just one south Florida joint, which one would it be for bagels?
I won’t tell anyone.
Thanks,
Anthony Franza
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Anthony Franza,

You know that ‘best’ lists really aren’t my game…that said, if you promise not to tell anyone!

And- thanks for reading.

Posted on February 22nd, 2008

***** Bagel City South–6006 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433–(561) 393-5383

Bagel City South makes some of the best New York styled bagels and bialys in South Florida. The stuff is made the old fashioned way, that being hand rolled, boiled and then oven baked.

The joint is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Great place for appetizing, burgers, deli, eggs and of course those fantastic bagels/bialys.

Sassy waitresses and talkative countermen add to the New York flavor. This is a real good one.

This contest started on 1/15/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win 2 Tickets: Elvis My Way Starring- Brandon Bennett From Chicago’s “Million Dollar Quartet”…

Jeff Eats got 2 tickets to give to one of you guys- to see Elvis My Way Starring- Brandon Bennett From Chicago’s “Million Dollar Quartet on Saturday, February 23, 2019 (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

ELVIS MY WAY STARRING BRANDON BENNETT FROM CHICAGO’S “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET”

Multiple Performances

The electrifying Brandon Bennett (CHICAGO: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET) does the impossible, delivering a spine-tingling Elvis tribute that is fresh, powerful, and right on time. With his pure-bred southern charm, powerful voice, and scandalous moves Bennett was named the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland.

is must-see show traverses Elvis’ career: from the Rock n’ Roll nativity of the 50’s, to the iconic comeback television concert of the 60’s, to the legendary lounge acts of the 70’s. All-time great hits include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and many more. Presented by Artists Lounge Live.

About Brandon Bennett

Highly acclaimed Elvis tribute artist Brandon Bennett starred as Elvis Presley in Chicago’s long-running hit musical Million Dollar Quartet. Previously, he starred in the Montreal company of The Elvis Story. Bennett also headlines his powerful act in festivals, cruises, commercials, and casinos around the world. His television appearances include The Rosie O’Donnell Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. A native son of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Brandon’s southern roots, Godgiven talent, and natural resemblance to The King of Rock ‘n Roll allow him to uniquely evoke the unmistakable essence of Elvis’s charm onstage. He has been honored to sing alongside music legends such as The Jordanaires, DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations, as well as open for Diamond Rio, Ronnie Millsap, and Chuck Berry. Brandon’s uncanny performances have earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” title bestowed by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Graceland.

TICKETS: delraybeachplayhouse.com

ALL PERFORMANCES
Friday, February 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Friday, February 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Saturday, February 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 24, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

* Neil Sedaka.

Just announced…

All I can tell you guys is that -you don’t want to miss Neil Sedaka!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Sedaka- the legendary pop songwriter and singer puts on an absolutely fabulous show!

The Skinny:

Neil Sedaka
Saturday, March 30th, 2019 (8pm)
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (The Pavilion)
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Info: 954-977-6700

Tickets on sale Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 via Ticketmaster starting at 6am- (ticketmaster.com).

* ARTRAGEOUS.

Just got 2 tickets for tonight’s show…

Watch the video…

Township Center for Performing Arts
2424 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33063

Package A Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 8 pm
Package B Friday, Jan 25, 2019 8 pm
Tickets: 954.970.0606

from townshipcoconutcreek.com

IMAGINE an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments! Come with us on a unique visual journey packed with wild inspiration, creativity and fun! This troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, like pop icons and musical genres – with a palette that also mixes captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting audience interaction – culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings. The result? A one-of-a-kind crossover experience! The signature of the Artrageous Troupe is interaction and engagement, so be prepared to be part of the show!

This contest started on 1/23/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win 2 Tickets: Secrets Of Self-Made Millionaires.

Got 2 complimentary tickets to attend Secrets Of Self-Made Millionaires on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 (registration begins at 9:30am, event begins at 10am) at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs…the event headlines Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary.

Not exactly sure what this event is all about, but the best guess is that Mr. Wonderful (O’Leary) is looking to sell you something! Just a thought, but don’t “these” type of events usually buy you a steak or lobster dinner to get you to come?

Anyway…

If you want these 2 complimentary tickets…

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!

***** Nonno’s Cucina e Pizzeria, 7400 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, (561) 989-8870.

Got an absolutely off the chart-terrific “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you guys to checkout, Nonno’s Cucina e Pizzeria in Boca Raton.

Real simple story…Hole in the wall that serves absolutely dynamite food. Last week- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats “discovered” Nonno’s Cucina e Pizzeria for dinner and I’m telling you- the joint’s stuff- killed! If you’re a fancy schmancy kinda person, best guess- Nonno’s Cucina e Pizzeria- isn’t gonna work for you! If on the other hand, you’re into no frills “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints- that serve reasonably priced outrageously delicious food, you now know where to go!

Let me wrap-up Nonno’s Cucina e Pizzeria by telling you guys- that it’s open Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm/closed Monday, menu/prices/info at eatatnonnos.com and that it’s an absolute must try!

* Howie Mandel- Buy 1 Ticket Get 1 Free.

This “deal” may work for some of you guys…personally, I like Mandel as an AGT Judge and as a Deal Or No Deal Host- but as a standup comedian he’s strictly second-rate!

For you guys who couldn’t give a good crap about what Jeff Eats thinks…

Howie Mandel
Hard Rock Live
5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
Saturday, January, 26th, 2019 (8pm)
Tickets: ticketmaster.com or (800)745-3000

***** Slicers Hoagies, 13020 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida 34105, (239) 280-0703.

Got a real good sub joint ( sorry, I meant to say- hoagie joint) for you guys to checkout, Slicers Hoagies in Naples.

Real simple tale to tell you guys…order/pickup at the counter, table seating, hoagies/ sandwiches/ wraps/ salads menu, open 7 days a week 10am-8pm.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Slicers Hoagies something like a week-ago and I gotta tell you that the joint’s reasonably priced stuff was absolutely delicious. Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, in my day- I’ve eaten in my fair share share of sub joints (I mean hoagie joints) and trust me, Slicers Hoagies’ food is right-up there with the best I’ve had in Florida, not to mention, New York, New Jersey Connecticut, etc.

If you live, work, play in Naples- you gotta give this joint a shot! The bet here- is that you won’t be disappointed!

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

* Rock N Roll Hall Of Famer- Shirley Alston Reeves In Concert.

Don’t miss this one!

Just announced…

Rock N Roll Hall Of Famer- Shirley Alston Reeves In Concert

Sunday, March 24, 2019 (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

Shirley Alston Reeves, formerly of the Shirelles, co-founded the group and sang lead vocals for them. Their very first single release “I Met Him on A Sunday”, which was also written by the Shirelles collectively, was an instant success!

The Shirelles soon became known throughout the world when they placed six singles in the Top Ten. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”, (written by Carole King), was featured in the colossal hit movie “Dirty Dancing” with Shirley on lead vocal. Ms. Reeves also co-starred in the Rock ‘n’ Roll film with the Shirelles “Let the Good Times Roll.” All time Shirelles favorites include “Tonight’s The Night” (penned by Ms. Reeves), “Baby It’s You”, the soulful sounding “This Is Dedicated To The One I Love”,” Foolish Little Girl”, and of course, the group’s 5 million selling hit “Soldier Boy”.
1996 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Shirley Alston Reeves is loved by all who have had the pleasure of meeting and hearing her golden vocals.