***** Cheeseburger Baby, 1505 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, (305) 531-7300.

Let’s just file this one under “Somethings bear repeating”…(see Jeff Eats’ 12/8/06 Cheeseburger Baby tale -down below).

Just finished eating a bacon cheeseburger and some Philly cheesesteak fries at Cheeseburger Baby- like I just said, “Somethings bear repeating.”

You guys can checkout- menu/info at cheeseburgerbaby.net.

Posted on December 8th, 2006

***** Cheeseburger Baby. 1505 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, (305) 531-7300.

If you like cheeseburgers (and who doesn’t), I got a little-hole-in-the wall joint that you “don’t want to miss.” Before I go any further, I think that calling a “hole-in-the-wall” little, is an oxymoron, but anyway…

Cheeseburger Baby has counter seating and a few-high-tops and that’s it. This joint makes some of the best burgers that you will ever taste. The “stars” of the menu are the 1/2lb burger ($5.50), the 1/2lb cheeseburger ($6.50), the 2.5oz burger ($2.00) and the 2.5oz cheeseburger ($2.50) which are superbly grilled and then “placed” in an egg-bun. I am not talking good “here.” I am talking “terrific.”

Cheeseburger Baby has other “stuff” on its menu, like wings and chicken breast sandwiches. That said, when a joint is called CHEESEBURGER BABY, you should be smart enough to know what to order.

Cheeseburger Baby is open Monday-Wednesday noon-4am, Thursday-Saturday 11am-6am and Sunday 11am-4pm. The way to “play” this one, is to order a 1/2lb bacon-cheeseburger with grilled onions, a side of french fries ($3.00) and a Coke and you will be in 7th-heaven (well, I was anyway).

This joint’s “odd-hours” in the past, have drawn such “notables” as, P. Diddy, Fat Joe, Beyonce and JeffEats.

* Buy 1 Ticket Get 1 Free- Smokey Robinson.

Just got this “deal”…

If you’ve never seen Smokey Robinson- Go See Him!

One of the greatest music talents of all time..

For you guys who want to buy tickets…

Smokey Robinson
Hard Rock Live
5747 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
Friday, January, 25, 2019 (8pm)
Tickmaster: ticketmaster.com or (800)745-3000

* National Headline Touring Comedian- Gary Valentine.

Just picked up 2 tickets to see National Headline Touring Comedian- Gary Valentine at the Boca Black, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434 on Saturday Night, January 12th, 2019 at 9pm.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- , Gary Valentine is one of the funniest “clean” comedians currently working America’s comedy club circuit!

The Skinny:

Comedian- Gary Valentine

Friday, January 11th, 2019 (8pm)
Saturday, January 12th, 2019 (7pm & 9pm)

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

Gary Valentine

Gary Valentine “GV” best known for his nine seasons on the hit CBS sitcom, “The King of Queens”, and in real life- Kevin James’ brother. Some of Gary’s other credits include the Sony feature film “Mall Cops”, Adam Sandler’s blockbuster hit “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”, the Farrelly Brothers’ “Stuck On You”, “Jack and Jill” and as Jerry Seinfeld’s comedian.

After appearing at the Montreal Comedy Festival and co-hosting “Friday Night” on NBC, he moved from New York to Los Angeles. He then appeared on such shows as The Tonight show, Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with Craig Kilborn, and starring in his own half hour special “Comedy Central Presents”. GV also co-hosted “The X Show” on FX and is now a regular on Chelsea Lately on E! GV isn’t limited to just the small screen.

Some say he’s best live, so don’t miss this opportunity to catch him LIVE at THE BOCA BLACK BOX!

***** Blue Bunny- Mini Chocolate Swirls.

File this one under – “Jeff Eats Isn’t Proud Of Himself”…

This past Sunday afternoon- purchased this 8 count box of Blue Bunny- Mini Chocolate Swirls ($4.88) at Walmart Supercenter, 16205 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484- and later that day ate all of the cones while watching Showtimes’ Ray Donovan (10pm-11pm)!

Trust me on this one, absolutely delicious!

You can check bluebunny.com for retail locations/product info.

This contest started on 12/30/18. 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 ninosofboca.com.
Latest Review- 6/1/15.

This contest started on 1/5/19. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 McDonald’s Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $10 McDonald’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 McDonald’s location (mcdonalds.com for locations, menu, info).

This contest started on 12/31/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Ruven’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Ruven’s 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 Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003. Check ruvensdeli.com for menu, info).

Posted on March 12th, 2014
***** Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003.

Back on February 20, 2011 Jeff Eats told you guys about Ruven’s a New York Kosher Style Deli that had just opened for business in the San Marco Shopping Center in Delray Beach. To make a long story short– Ruven’s opened in a spot where two bagel/delis had previously failed. I guess, Ruven’s owner, Steve Ratinetz was betting on real good food and “three times the charm” to make Ruven’s a winner…

Anyway…

Here it is 3-years later and Ruven’s is “sort-a” still around. Now follow me, a few months ago, Ratinetz moved Ruven’s…3 maybe- 4 bays down-into a store formerly occupied by Lenny’s New York Grille.

Anyway…

No doubt in Jeff Eats’ mind…the ‘new” Ruven’s is now in a much better spot–that being right next door to Publix. Same food and service-with the “new” Ruven’s featuring a really cool “lower NYC east-side” circa 1940-1950 decor. Having eaten in Lenny’s numerous times, I can tell you-that Ratinetz did a great job in combining his own decorative ideas with Lenny’s decor remnants.

Just wanted to re-introduce you guys to an old-favorite of mine.

Now…Does Ruven’s qualify under the “three times the charm” rule?

The original February 20, 2011 review is reprinted below.

***** Ruven’s, 13800 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 499-9003.
Bingo!— Home Run!

If you are looking for a terrific-New York Kosher Style Deli—your wish has been answered. Say hello, to Ruven’s which opened last Wednesday in Delray Beach. For right now, the joint is open 7 days a week from 8am-3pm—look for “dinner” to be added sometime in late March.

Just some background info… “this” Ruven’s is owned by Steve Ratinetz who in the mid 1990′s-2003 owned/operated Ruven’s in Plainview, New York—which was an absolutely terrific kosher deli. My January 25, 2011 Ruven’s of Long Island writeup- has more “history” if you are a history-buff.

You know and I know, that South Florida has more bagel delis than you can shake a stick at…just for the record, Ruven’s is not and I repeat the word NOT, a bagel deli. For sure, it has the requisite “500″ types of bagels, bialys and onion boards—that said, this joint is all about pastrami- corned beef- brisket- turkey- stuffed derma- potato pancakes- blintzes, chopped liver-stuffed cabbage-fried kreplach-matzo ball soup—that rival the best stuff served in NYC, Chicago…or for that matter, anywhere that you formerly called home.

If there is one thing that Jeff Eats knows—it’s good deli.

This afternoon, in no particular order– I did a “taste test” of pastrami, corned beef, brisket, turkey off the bone, matzo ball soup, cabbage soup, stuffed derma, potato pancakes, chopped liver. fried kreplach…absolutely delicious.

Based on Jeff Eats’ “maiden outing”—I’m putting Ruven’s right up there with South Florida’s best New York Kosher Style Delis. Throw-in huge portions at reasonable prices…and I can’t see Ruven’s not quickly developing an enormous following.

You now know about a terrific deli—this one is a keeper!

* Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos And Wife To Divorce.

Just announced…Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos And Wife To Divorce.

I guess the richest man in the world isn’t gonna be the richest man in the world!

* Whitestone- Returns To Avanti’s Italian Restaurant.

Let’s call this tale- “killing two birds with one stone”…

The 6-piece Whitestone band is one of South Florida’s best 50s-60’s-70’s cover bands- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been fans for years…on Saturday Night, March 2nd, 2019 Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of our friends are gonna go see Whitestone at Avanti’s Italian Restaurant in Lake Worth- and shortly thereafter, I’ll tell you guys what Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and our friends thought about Avanti’s Italian Restaurant- so forth and so on!

Trust me on this one, Whitestone is a terrific band. By the way, the band is booked to play Avanti’s Italian Restaurant on Thursday 2/21/19, Saturday 3/2/19, Thursday 3/14/19.

You can checkout Avanti’s Italian Restaurant, 6101 Winston Trails Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florida 33463, (561) 964-7628 at winstontrailsclub.com.

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

* Win A $150 NYY Steak Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $150 NYY Steak Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 50 “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 $150 Gift Card is good at NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700. Check menu/info at seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

NYY Steak (Coconut Creek)
Posted on August 11th, 2015

***** NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700.

Way-back on 2/15/12 Jeff Eats told you guys about NYY Steak located in the Seminole Casino Creek Coconut Creek- in Coconut Creek. That “review” is down-below…

Long story short, since that “review” was published, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten in NYY something like 5-times, with the latest “outing”- being last night. For what it’s worth, all of the meals that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have had, were all right on the money!

Last night, I got to thinking that Jeff Eats rarely if ever hears- NYY Steak mentioned in conversations about South Florida’s best steak-joints. No ifs, ands or buts- the 26oz bone-in-ribeye with grilled onions and French fries- that I had last night and didn’t come close to finishing- could easily be matched against the best of breed down here in sunny South Florida-same story for Mrs. Jeff Eats’ pan seared snapper!

Anyway,

Jeff Eats just wanted to mention NYY Steak to you guys, again…

It’s a very good steak joint!
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NYY Steak (Coconut Creek)
Posted on February 15th, 2012

***** NYY Steak, (Seminole Casino Coconut Creek) 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 997-6700.

Go figure!

One of the best-“upscale steakhouses” in South Florida is located at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in- Coconut Creek…That’s right, the casino where you-gotta wear an oxygen mask because the cigarette smoke is so brutal—as part of a recently completed $150,000,000 renovation/expansion has opened an absolutely georgeous looking steakhouse with fabulous food and service. You can check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices/photos. By the way, NYY is a joint venture–Seminole Indians/New York Yankees (there is another NYY at Yankee Stadium).

NYY…New York Yankees, get it? All kinds, of New York Yankee black/white photos, autographs…no dark wood–or dim lights here…but rather, a great looking open kitchen, light oak woods, bright lights, plenty of glass. Like I said before, an absolutely gorgeous looking joint.

When you check NYY’s menu, try not to get sticker-shock…no question about it- that $51.75 24oz bone in ribeye is “high” even for an upscale steakhouse–Now, I maybe going out on a limb here, but I think- that casino-joints like NYY get a ton of customers using their casino “PLAYER’S CLUB” rewards/points to pay the bill. If I’m right—the restaurant can charge more than what most folks would consider “normal”- because many customers aren’t using real-money. So, if you go there, I think you will find that many of the “diners” are eating on-the-arm.

At this juncture of the discussion, let me tell you that NYY looks totally out of place at the Seminole Casino. Nothing for nothing, but the Seminole Casino isn’t in this boy’s opinion–an upscale looking property. Now, there may-be something more developing at the Seminole Casino that’s gonna get it looking more like the Hard Rock operation in Hollywood-so NYY may eventually make sense, but for right now, NYY looks like a fish out of water. Personally, I don’t see non-casino players making special plans/reservations to eat at NYY, despite the fact that its food is absolutely dynamite.

A recent dinner had me “doing” the aforementioned 24oz ribeye, 28oz porterhouse ($54.75), veal chop milanase ($44.50), roast chicken ($28.50), lemon pepper halibut ($31.50), steak fries ($9.50), lobster mac & cheese ($11). Every item was delicious. On the service front, excellent without the “snotty” know-it-all attitude you find at many upscale steakhouses.

There are two ways to play NYY Steak. You can gamble your heart out…and accumulate points to spend or you can just fork over cash or your credit card at the end of the meal.

NYY Steak is a homerun…pun intended!

NYY Steak is open Monday, Thursday-Sunday 5pm-11pm. The joint is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.