This contest started on 6/2/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 The Dandee Donut Factory Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 The Dandee Donut Factory 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 The Dandee Donut Factory, 1900 East Atlantic Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, (954) 785-1461. You can check dandeedonuts.com for menu/prices/other info.

Posted on September 26th, 2014
***** The Dandee Donut Factory, 1900 East Atlantic Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, (954) 785-1461.

Let me start by saying that Jeff Eats LOVES-The Dandee Donut Factory-in Pompano Beach.

For the record, Jeff Eats originally told you guys about Dandee on 11/19/11-but some stories warrant “re-telling”…

Just so we are straight, there are two other Dandee Donut outposts in South Florida-Deerfield Beach and Hollywood…Pompano Beach and Hollywood are owned by the same guy, while the Deerfield Beach store has a totally different-unrelated owner.

For the purposes of today’s story…I’m only talking about the Pompano Beach joint…which is open 24/7-which has indoor table/counter–outdoor patio seating…which makes amazing donuts and serves-up delicious “diner” food. If you are wondering why Jeff Eats is “featuring” Pompano Beach–it’s because this is the joint that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been frequenting -to the tune of something like twice a month for years. While I’m busy telling you my life story- Hollywood’s donuts/food are as good as Pompano’s…Deerfield Beach’s donuts are OK-but not great (Remember! I told you -this joint has a different owner not to mention a different baker)-but its diner food is decent enough.

At this stage of the game I’m gonna let you check dandeedonuts.com for menu/prices/other info.

If you got the time, you can “read” (or re-read, whatever the case may be) Jeff Eats’- The Dandee Donut Factory write -up (11/19/11).

I’m gonna close this story out by telling you, that if you want- terrific donuts, delicious diner food, fabulous pleasant service, perfect diner-decor (whatever that is!)…then you gotta get yourself over to The Dandee Donut Factory in Pompano Beach.

Oh! One other thing…

In surfing the net, Jeff Eats caught on TripAdvisor what I think is one of the greatest food reviews of all-time…
*****
Palermo, New Jersey
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews 9 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“Fantastic donuts!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2014 NEW
We rolled into Dandees about 1:00 AM at the end of August. Despite Pompano Beach being almost completely shuttered, Dandees was bustling. The donuts are far superior to Dunkin and the atmosphere was worth the trip. I believe my son met his future ex wife there!!

* The Pixels 80s Retro Experience & LaSpada’s Original Hoagies.

If you guys are wondering what Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be doing on Friday- August 31, 2018 from 8pm-10pm- well wonder no more!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be partying with The Pixels 80s Retro Experience at the Arts Garage, 94 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561.450.6357) – a 168 seat cabaret-style venue which steadily features an eclectic schedule of music-acts and encourages ticketholders to bring their own food/drink (including booze)!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, the Arts Garage crowd is gonna have a non stop-fast paced blast the moment The Pixels 80s Retro Experience-takes the stage! If you like 80’s hits- you’ll absolutely love this 6 piece band’s trubute show…

Need some convincing as to how good The Pixels 80s Retro Experience is- checkout the band’s video on the Arts Garage’s website artsgarage.org.

You can purchase tickets online at artsgarage.org.

from artsgarage.org

The Pixels 80s Retro Experience
Featuring some of South Florida’s most excellent totally tubular musician, The Pixels – Retro 80s Experience takes you back to the time of shoulder pads, skinny ties, leggings, and teased hair. The Pixels play 80s big hits from artists such as Madonna, Tears for Fears, Def Leppard, Cyndi Lauper, Hall & Oats, New Order, Animotion, Human League, and many more. They will trap you in a time warp and you won’t want to escape anytime soon!

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Don’t forget- You can bring your own food, beverages (booze)! Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be dining on subs from LaSpada’s Original Hoagies, 2240 Northwest 19th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 393-1434.

Posted on January 2nd, 2016
***** LaSpada’s Original Hoagies, 2240 Northwest 19th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 393-1434.

Let’s just call this a Jeff Eats’ “Certain Things Bear Repeating” story…

If you want amazing subs- you gotta go to LaSpada’s Original Hoagies which currently has 5 South Florida locations- Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Davie, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. You can check laspadashoagies.com for locations/info.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, for the past 7 years (at least twice a month) Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have picked-up subs from LaSpada’s- and each and every time we’ve commented to each other- “as to how good” this joint’s stuff was/is! The latest pickup- last night from the Boca joint- large chicken salad, large turkey, large Italian Special!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you will love Laspada’s subs- or as it-calls them…hoagies!
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Posted August 31, 2014
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-8/31/14).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items.

12″ Chicken Salad Sub (Laspada’s calls “them” hoagies)
$9.85.

Laspada’s Original Hoagies
2240 Northwest 19th Street
Boca Raton (there are 4 other South Florida locations)
(561) 393-1434
laspadashoagies.com
Latest Review: 7/18/08

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you- that 12″ sub can easily feed 3 people. Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Laspada’s chicken salad is absolute dynamite, but that’s just between us.

Posted July 18, 2008
***** Laspada’s Original Hoagies, 4346 South Grape Drive, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida 33348 (954) 776-7893.

Laspada’s is a “sub-grinder-hoagie-heroes”!(or whatever you call them) joint. There are currently 3 South Florida locations…Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Davie and Coral Springs. The Lauderdale joint is the original location…I must have gotten stuff there at least 20 times…I have also been to the Coral Springs location twice…Never been to the Davie store.

The guys who own Laspada’s are “masters” at making phenomenal-fantastic hoagies. Take a look at Laspada’s website at www.laspadashoagies.com for menu/pricing…also take a look at the photos of the stores and sandwiches being made.

If you want to eat absolutely incredible stuff, then you absolutely want to get to a Laspada’s. The joints are open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner. Keep in mind, that there is very limited seating and the game is primarily takeout.

* The Temptations & The Four Tops.

The Temptations & The Four Tops at the Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts- On Thursday, 1/31/19 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale 6/14/18 (10am) – ticketmaster.com.

Let’s call this one- “Going to the well once too often.”

Not trying to be mean, but when I think- The Temptations, I’m not thinking Otis Williams- and when I think- The Four Tops, I’m not thinking Duke Fakir. For the record, Williams and Fakir (neither is a lead singer) are the only original members in their respective groups currently still performing!

Take Jeff Eats’ word on this, the current lineups can’t hold a candle to the original group’s members and neither one of the current groups comes even close vocally to sounding like the phenomenal hit records that The Temptations and The Four Tops recorded in the 60’s & 70’s.

Like I said a few seconds ago, Let’s call this one- “Going to the well once too often.”

Now, if you must…

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954.462.0222

Tickets On Sale: 6/14/18 at 10am

Tickets: ticketmaster.com

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 6/3/18- Pudgies Cafe).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HAM & CHEESE OMELET
$7.25

Pudgies Cafe
2301 Northeast 16th Street
Pompano Beach
(954) 941-1430
pudgiescafe.com
Latest Review: 11/2/16

If you like “mom & pop” diners- I guarantee that Pudgies Cafe will work for you!

Posted on November 2nd, 2016
***** Pudgies Cafe, 2301 Northeast 16th Street, Bay 102, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, (954) 941-1430.

Got a real good- hole in the wall, mom & pop, maybe 25 total combined table & counter seating -grill top diner for you guys…Pudgies Cafe open Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm, closed Sunday in Pompano Beach!

Long story short, yesterday- Jeff Eats did breakfast at Pudgies and I’m telling you that this joint was right up my alley! You-fans of hole in the wall, mom & pop, maybe 25 total combined table & counter seating – grill top diners know exactly where I’m coming from on this one!

You can check menu/prices/info at- pudgiescafe.com

This contest started on 5/30/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Burger King Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Burger King 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 Burger King location (burgerking.com for locations, menu, info).

This contest started on 5/29/18. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 McDonald’s Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $25 McDonald’s 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 $25 Gift Card is good at any McDonald’s location (mcdonalds.com for locations, menu, info)

***** Planet Pizza, 14 West Washington Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, (407) 650-8859.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys to checkout- Planet Pizza in Orlando.

Real simple concept at work here- order/pickup at counter, counter seating, slices & pies/ handful of other stuff, open Monday-Friday 11am-3am/Saturday-Sunday 6pm-3am.

Long story short, earlier this morning (around 1:10am) Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats made our maiden voyage to Planet Pizza and I gotta tell you guys- right on the money thin/crisp crust- pizza and perfectly baked cheese calzone!

Let me wrap Planet Pizza up by saying- it’s a dynamite joint to know about-after having had a drop too much to drink.😜

You can checkout menu/prices/info at planetpizzaoralndo.com.

* Galuppi’s- June, 2018 Entertainment Schedule.

Trust Jeff Eats when i tell you, I ain’t no shill for Galuppi’s (galuppis.com) …

Just sharing Galuppi’s terrific- June lineup of complimentary tribute/classic rock bands!

Posted on August 10th, 2008
***** Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 (954) 785-0226.

Last night, I had an absolutely terrific time at a joint named Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach. Just so you know, Galuppi’s which calls itself “Galuppi’s Restaurant, Patio Bar & Banquets” is actually located on the public Pompano Beach Golf Course… the view from its out-door patio of the course is absolutely amazing.

Galuppi’s is basically a restaurant/catering facility. There is a small indoor restaurant that has a large sit-at-bar, 4 booths and maybe a half-dozen hi-tops…outside, there is another sit-at-bar and loads of tables…there is also a banquet room attached to the restaurant that can be used for private parties or for restaurant customers. Now, to put this whole layout in perspective…go to Galuppi’s website at www.galuppis.com where you will find actual pictures of what I have been blabbing about, along with menu/prices/and other details.

Last night, Galuppi’s which does lunch and dinner 7 days a week and brunch on Sunday had The Beatles’ tribute band “Anthology” performing from 8pm-midnight. Suffice it to say, this joint was absolutely packed… the restaurant-the banquet room-the outside bar/patio…the band was on a small stage on the patio and I’ll bet you that from 8:30pm-10:30 pm (time I was there) there were at least 500-600 people maybe even more, eating…drinking…dancing. I am telling you, it was an absolutely great “party.” By the way, there was no cover charge or minimum…so for the price of a meal or a drink…or for that matter, just walking in…got you into this “concert.”

Just a quick note, “Anthology” was terrific. They were dressed in replicas of The Beatle’s Shea Stadium army-uniforms and had the requisite Beatle haircuts…they did some great covers of The Beatles’ hits. The group is extremely personable and their interaction with the crowd had the joint really jumping. Their faux British accents which came and went all evening long, added to the fun…and yes, they even have a left-handed bass player. You can check “Anthology” out at www.myspace.com/fab4anthology. I guarantee that based on last night’s action, Galuppi’s owners will have “Anthology” back for another gig in the very near future.

I already gave you this joint’s website…take a look at its menu. There are plenty of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees and desserts to keep everyone busy…By the way, the prices are very reasonable and last night our waitress Bobbi-Lynn was absolutely terrific despite the fact that the joint was absolutely packed (and I do mean packed). Last night I had babyback ribs, I also sampled the crab-cakes, snapper francaise and steak kabobs. The food is real-decent. Personally I would put it about “1-notch” above the stuff you get in your typical neighborhood sports bar. Just so you know, Galuppi’s also has tons of flat screen tv sets inside and outside…Last night every set was tuned to the Olympic Games, so if “The Beatles” weren’t your game, you could scream for the American swimmers.

One thing that I found interesting…the banquet room has sound-proof glass. Amazingly, while eating in the room, you couldn’t hear the out-door crowd or the band at all.

Galuppi’s is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and for brunch on Sunday. According to its website, the joint has all kinds of entertainment and “specials”…so If you want to try Galuppi’s, I would suggest that you ”call ahead” to find out “what’s on tap” (pun intended).

* The Illusionists.

If you must, call me a wild and crazy guy, but I love magic shows!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw The Illusionists on Broadway- and it absolutely killed!

Not exactly-sure why (maybe it’s because all the Canadians and British folks went home) but there are some really good seats left…

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
201 Southwest 5th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954.462.0222

Tickets: browardcenter.org

Schedule

TUE, JUN 19, 2018 – 8:00 PM
WED, JUN 20, 2018 – 8:00 PM
THU, JUN 21, 2018 – 8:00 PM
FRI, JUN 22, 2018 – 8:00 PM
SAT, JUN 23, 2018 – 2:00 PM
SAT, JUN 23, 2018 – 8:00 PM
SUN, JUN 24, 2018 – 1:00 PM
SUN, JUN 24, 2018 – 6:30 PM

* Bazooka Joe.

I was just wondering- why did Bazooka Joe wear an eyepatch?