This article first appeared on 6/7/18. I just checked the Boca Black Box- box office (bocablackbox.com) and goldstar.com (discount tickets) and there are some really good seats left for tonight- Friday, July 13th, 2018 (8pm) & tomorrow- Saturday, July 14th, 2018 (8pm) shows.

Posted on June 7th, 2018

*Ventriloquist Willie Tyler & Lester.

Just announced…

The legendary “duo” makes a rare public appearance…

Friday, July 13th, 2018 (8pm) & Saturday, July 14th, 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

“Saw me open and count my rings.” That’s the answer Willie Tyler’s little buddy, Lester, gives when asked how old he is. Willie began to see Ventriloquists like Paul Winchell, on TV .He started performing in Detroit, Michigan at the age of ten. While still in grade school he took a correspondence Ventriloquist course from a Popular Mechanics magazine Ad. Between school and delivering newspapers, Willie would find time to perform in variety shows and talent contests. This is where he developed his craft. After four years in the U.S. Air Force Willie returned to Detroit and a few years later signed with the Motown Record Corporation. For the next eight years he and Lester toured with all the Motown greats Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Little Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Four Tops, just a few of the up and coming musical artists back in the day. Lester says he was a member of the Group- The Four Tops when they were called THE FOUR TOPS AND A STICK! Their TV credits are impressive. They include appearances on the Tonight Show (NBC) ABC Weekend Specials, “Pacific Blue” (USA Network) “In The House.” (NBC) The Jimmy Kimmel Show (ABC)” and their very successful appearance on The Late Show Starring David Letterman.(CBS) They have also been seen in numerous TV commercials: McDonalds and Maxwell House Coffee to name a few. Lester is a humorous little fellow and he sings pretty good too! Although he was born in the woods and worked his way out. Once you have seen him in action you will never forget this little “chip off the old block!

This contest started on 7/9/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 Shake Shack Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Shake Shack 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!

The $20 Gift Card is good at any Shake Shack location (shakeshack.com for locations, menu, info).

***** Dave’s NY Deli South, 5750 Southwest 75th Court, Gainesville, Florida 32608, (352) 363-6061.

Got a terrific hole in the wall- New York Style deli/sub joint for you guys to checkout- Dave’s NY Deli South in Gainesville.

Real simple concept at work here- breakfast/lunch/dinner, order/pickup at the counter, handful of tables inside/ two tables outside, open Monday-Saturday 8am-9pm/ closed Sunday.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats discovered Dave’s NY Deli South about a week ago- and I’m telling you guys, this joint’s stuff is off the chart good!

Let me wrap Dave’s NY Deli South up by telling you guys that this joint blew Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats away!

Dave’s NY Deli South is an absolute must try!

For menu/info check davesdeli.com.

***** Augie’s Bistro, 711 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, Florida 33458, (561) 745-0058.

Got a real good hole in the wall- all day breakfast/lunch/dinner diner for you guys to checkout- Augie’s Bistro in Jupiter.

Simple concept at work there…5 4-top tables/6 counter seats, reasonably priced eclectic menu, open Monday-Saturday 7am-9pm/Sunday 7am-1pm,

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple recently did lunch at Augie’s Bistro and as they say on America’s Got Talent- Augie’s Bistro “got 4 yeses.” While we’re on the subject of AGT, I don’t know about you guys- but I just don’t don’t like that Heidi Klum!

Anyway…

Let me wrap Augie’s Bistro up for you guys by saying- when you can get 4-65+ year old transplanted to Florida Jewish Brooklynites to agree that 6 out of 6 dishes were all delicious- you got a joint that you gotta try-out for your yourself!

This contest started on 7/8/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Olive Garden Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Olive Garden Gift Card 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 Olive Garden location (check olivegarden.com for locations, menu, info).

* The Times They Are A-Changin’.

Just read the below story on huffingtonpost.com.

Like I said- The Times Are A-Changin’.

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Costco Kills Beloved Food Court Item And People Are Doggone Furious

HuffPost
Ed Mazza
July 10th, 2018

Costco just unveiled a new menu for its food court and one change isn’t going over well on social media.

The retailer still offers its famous $1.50 deal for a hot dog and a fountain soda, but the Polish dog combo ― also with a soda, and for the same price ― has been banished.

The change is part of a food court makeover that includes the addition of a burger, an acai bowl and a meatless al pastor salad that even the company’s chief executive doesn’t seem too enthusiastic about.

“This new plant-based protein salad, I know that excites you,” Craig Jelinek told shareholders earlier this year, according to the Seattle Times. “But it is healthy. And, uh, actually, it tastes pretty good, if you like those kind of things. I tried it once.”

But it’s the exile of the Polish sausage that has put the company in the doghouse with some customers. While it’s still available to buy in bulk and make at home, the faithful are decrying the decision to ditch the dog from the food court. Some have posted complaints on the company’s Facebook page ― even on posts about cars and bottled water ― while others have taken to Twitter, in some cases using the #SaveThePolishDog hashtag:

This contest started on 7/5/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 IHOP Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 IHOP 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 any IHOP location (check ihop.com for locations/info).

* Checkout the new IHOP burger “promotion” currently running- last week Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats tried the $6.99 “Classic Burger” (includes soft drink and unlimited french fries) and no bs- we were shocked and I do mean shocked- as to how delicious the burger was (Hey! When did you last order a burger at IHOP?)…

***** Pizza Panz & Salads, 6250 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33463, (561) 651-9397.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to checkout- Pizza Panz Pizza in Lake Worth.

Real simple concept…inside counter & table seating/ handful of outside tables, plastic utensils/cups-plates, reasonably priced pizzas/ salads/ wings/ some other stuff, open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm/ Friday- Saturday 11am-10pm.

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats found the-joint a couple of days ago (or is a couple of nights ago?) for dinner – and trust me, Pizza Panz & Salads’ food absolutely killed! No bs here- four of the best Sicilian pepperoni slices we’ve had in a-long time. By the way, the joint’s garden salad/ deep dish breadsticks/ glazed breadsticks were like the pizza, right on the money. The next time we eat there- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats got plans to checkout the joint’s wings!

Like I said 3-seconds ago, Pizza Panz & Salads is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.

This article first appeared on 6/18/18.I just checked The Stonzek Theatre box-office (lakeworthplayhouse.org) and there are a handful of tickets still available for Friday-7/13/18 and Saturday-7/14/18. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the show twice and I’m telling you guys that it is absolutely hilarious!

Posted on June 18th, 2018

* Peter Fogel’s- Til Death Do Us Part…You First!

If you wanna laugh your ass-off, go see Peter Fogel’s- Til Death Do Us Part…You First!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the show- twice and I’m telling you guys- you’ll laugh your asses off!

Just announced…

Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 8:00 PM
Sat, Jul 14, 2018, 8:00 PM

The Stonzek Theatre (Next to Lake Worth Playhouse)
713 Lake Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
lakeworthplayhouse.org
Box Office: (561) 296-9382
Tickets: eventbrite.com lakeworthplayhouse.org

DESCRIPTION
Eternal Bachelor Peter Fogel, 50’s, has MAJOR commitment issues and is stuck in “Manolescence!” He also senses his own mortality and after much soul searching decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.
And with that decision he brings you his auto-biographical tale of a comedian’s Quixote Quest to finally searching for the one woman who can transform his life — with his hysterical multi-media solo show, “Til Death Do Us Part… You First!” True Confessions about Marriage, Sex, & other things that end prematurely
It’s the holidays and Fogel is looking forward to a romantic evening with his girlfriend. Instead, she dumps him. Distraught and confused, he is magically visited by a Special Visitor who mentors him on how he continually screws up his own love life.
Fogel laments to the visitor:
“The longest relationship I’ve ever had is with T-Mobile!”
From the trials and tribulations of Marriage… to on-line dating… to “studying for his prostate exam…” Fogel mixes his signature wit along with riotous relatable characters and takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching, finding… and eventually surrendering to his Soul Mate!”

To view a short promo video visit:

“Til Death Do Us Part… You First” spins a heartwarming hilarious yarn. So if you’re divorced, married… or ever b een single (and that’s everyone) and want to experience (again) the feeling of finding that Special Person to share your life with— then you’ll want to fasten your seat belt for 90 minutes of Non-Stop laughs!.
If you’ve laughed at “Men Are From Mars & Women are From Venus… ” and Defending The Caveman! you will LOVE Peter Fogel’s “Til Death Do Us Part… You First!”
Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri (Bullets Over Broadway, The Usual Suspects, Bronx Tale) says…
“Fogels Sharp comedic writing and performance will make you look at your own relationships! A remarkably funny show with lots of heart!”
KPFK Radio
… A surprising and theatrical gem!”
The NY Post…
“The singles man, single man. Fogel tells such funny poignant stories about being single. One wants to go out and find him a suitable mate.”
No-hoartsdistrict.com
“Fogel entertains us with anecdotes and characters that hold particular importance in his story, skillfully bringing them to life with his obvious gift for mimicry!”
Things To Do In Lake Worth, FL Performance Arts

This article first appeared on 5/18/18. I just checked the Boca Black Box- box office (bocablackbox.com) and there are some really good seats left for The Five Boroughs’ – Thursday, July 12th, 2018 (8pm) show! I also just checked goldstar.com (discount tickets) which on 5/18/18 had tickets listed- it now has “Sold Out” listed! Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be there- and I’m kinda thinking (actually I’m kinda knowing-as I’ve seen the group several times) that you doo wop fans out there will really enjoy seeing this group in action!

Posted on May 18th, 2018

***** The Five Boroughs.

Gotta a real good show for you Doo Wop fans…

The Five Boroughs

Thursday, July 12, 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

Formed in 1986 in South Florida by singer Frank Iovino to carry on the tradition of the harmony vocal groups of the 1950s and 1960s, the Five Boroughs consisted of several transplanted New Yorkers, many of whom were longtime veterans of the doo wop circuit. The first official group lineup included Iovino, Charlie Notabartolo (formerly of the Casual-Aires), Bruce Goldie (the Dreamers), Dave Strum (the Excellents), and Geno Radicello (the Bowery Boys). This unit recorded an EP for Telemedia Records in 1986, notable for bringing synthesizers and drum machines into the doo wop equation, then followed up with two a cappella tracks, “Sunday Kind of Love” and “For Your Precious Love/For Your Love,” for Avenue D Records in 1987, and a third, a cover of the Cleftones’ “See You Next Year,” in 1988.

The group was signed to Classic Artists Records in 1990, and quickly issued two singles, “Apart” and a version of the Flamingos’ “A Kiss from Your Lips,” before releasing a full-length album on the label, Count Every Star, in 1991. The Five Boroughs’ second album, Heart’s Desire, was issued by Starlight Records in 2000. The group’s most recent lineup has grown to seven members, with Steve Ward, Johnny Sorrentino, and Jimmy DellaRosa joining original members Iovino, Strum, Goldie, and Notabartolo. A popular live act, the group performs with its own band, the Five Boroughs Band, with Vic Giardino on guitar, Tim Myer on bass, Joe Costadura on drums, Earl Catron on sax, and Wayne Muscarella on keyboards. A brief overview of their recorded work, Doo Wop Under the Palms, was released by Collectables in 2005.