This contest started on 12/17/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2 Way Coffee Maker | Model# 49983.

Jeff Eats got a Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2 Way Coffee Maker | Model# 49983 to give to one of you guys.

The game- the first 40 “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 Hamilton Beach FlexBrew 2 Way Coffee Maker | Model# 49983 will be available for pickup at a Walmart Supercenter selected by the winner!

* Pellegrino’s Ristorante & Gourmet Market, 99 Southeast, Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 617-1093.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,

I live in East Boca. About 3 weeks ago a new Italian restaurant, Pellegrino’s opened a few blocks from my apartment. There use to be a Pellegrino’s in Boca on Federal Highway which closed a few years ago. I never ate there, but heard from friends that it was really good. I’m thinking that the new restaurant is owned by the same people. Do you have any info on it?

Thanks,

Zed

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Zed,

Same guy!

Pellegrino’s Ristorante & Gourmet Market is the latest restaurant venture of Bobby Pellegrino.

I haven’t eaten there yet, but I will tell you- when Bobby Pellegrino runs a joint, you can expect absolutely dynamite food and service!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats got plans to check Pellegrino’s out sometime in early 2018- and I’ll follow with a “tale” about the joint after we’ve eaten there!

In the meantime, on the information-front, take a look at Jeff Eats’ 12/11/11 Pellegrino’s Ristorante story (North Federal Highway location) printed down below.

You can check menu/info at pellegrinosboca.com.

Pellegrino’s Ristorante & Gourmet Market is open Monday-Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-9pm.

Thanks for reading…

Jeff Eats

Posted on December 11th, 2011
***** Pellegrino’s Ristorante, 3360 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 368-5520.

Back on July 7, 2008 I did a “review” on a terrific Italian restaurant—Pellegrino’s Ristorante located in Deerfield. Here’s the original story…

Pellegrino’s Ristorante (Deerfield Beach)
Posted on July 7th, 2008 · Deerfield Beach Italian ·
***** Pellegrino’s Ristorante, 847 SE 8th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441 (954) 418-0611.

Pellegrino’s Ristorante is a white table cloth-hole in the wall Italian joint located in a non-descript Deerfield Beach strip shopping center. This is one of the best Italian Restaurants in South Florida, so make sure that your GPS system is working…so that you can find it.

Take a look at Pellegrino’s website at www.pellegrinosrestaurant.com for menu details. Also take a look at the joint’s history and picture gallery. In the “history” you will find that Bobby Pellegrino (Pellegrino’s owner) is a nephew of the owners of Harlem’s world-famous Rao’s Restaurant. Folks who have eaten at Rao’s have told me that the Pellegrino’s and Rao’s food is very similar as is the total dining decor/ambiance. All I can tell you (having never eaten at Rao’s) is that Pellegrino’s sets the right mood, that being that you are eating at a family run NYC Italian joint circa 1950 by having an old juke box playing doo wop records when you enter the joint.

I have eaten in Pellegrino’s exactly 4 times. The food is absolutely terrific… delicious veal chop valdostano, veal parmigiana, shrimp scampi, zuppa di pesce.

Like I said before, this joint is a hole-in-the-wall, so you are going to need a reservation. As for pricing, this joint ain’t cheap…but “you get what you pay for.”

Pellegrino’s is open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner…closed on Monday.
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Let me update this one for you guys.

Pellegrino’s which originally opened in Deerfield in 1999 closed in April, 2010. About a week ago-the joint re-opened finding a new home in Boca Raton. Last night, I gave the “Boca” Pellegrino’s a try. The only difference between the “versions” is locations and the fact that the Boca spot is a drop larger and has a nice sized outdoor patio for dining. The food like before- was delicious, the service was good, the prices are still a “drop” on the high side–but nothing that’s gonna kill anyone or chase you away. The old juke box wasn’t there, but Bobby Pellegrino assuerd me that in coming days it was going to be installed.

Let me sum this one up for you, Pellegrino’s is one of the best Italian restaurants in South Florida.

Like I said a few seconds ago, Pellegrino’s has only been open a week or so (as a matter of fact, its website www.pellegrinosofboca.com is still basically under-construction)—for sure it’s got a few bugs to workout, but the bet here–there will soon be lines trying to get in.

Pellegrino’s is open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner, closed on Monday.

This contest started on 12/17/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A Samsung 32″ Class HD (720P) LED TV (UN32J4002).

Jeff Eats got a 32” Class HD (720P) LED TV (UN32J4002) to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 40 “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 Samsung 32” Class HD (720P) LED TV (UN32J4002)- will be available for pickup at a Walmart Supercenter selected by the winner!

* The Spaghetti & Matzoh Ball Show! – Bamboo Wok.

For you guys who like Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats don’t celebrate Christmas- Jeff Eats got a whole bunch of eat-in/takeout Chinese joint “write-ups”- that you may want to peruse for Saturday, December 23rd/ Sunday, December 24th/ Monday, December 25th!

For the curious, this coming- Sunday, December 24th Jeff Eats & Mrs. Jeff Eats got plans to have Chinese food (around 3pm) delivered to our home from- Bamboo Wok (one of our favorite Chinese takeout joints), then catch The Spaghetti & Matzoh Ball Show! at 7pm at the Boca Black Box, then after the show- finish the Bamboo Wok leftovers while watching “It’s A Good Life” starring Jimmy Stewart for the 38th time on tv!

The Skinny On Our Planned Day…

The Spaghetti & Matzoh Ball Show!

Saturday, December 23, 2017 (8pm), Sunday, December 24, 2017 (7pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 483-9036

Tickets: bocablackbox.com also check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com

Come to the Boca Black Box and enjoy an unforgettable night of comedy, music, & laughter!

Starring hilarious comedian Peter J. Fogel & Singing Sensation Lou Villano with his Critically Acclaimed Tribute Show to Bobby Darrin and other great crooners!

Funnyman Peter Fogel:

Star of the Kosher Comedy Tour- Laughing from Right to Left and appearing or working on over 22 programs including Married With Children, Hope and Faith with Kelly Ripa, Peter has shared the stage with Stephanie Powers, Shirley Jones, and many more! The star of the National Touring show “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy” has been featured on CBS, HBO, NBC, ABC, and is no stranger to the Boca Black Box stage.

Dynamic Singer Lou Villano:

Lou is the 2014 Tri-Rail Senior Idol of South Florida Winner, and has performed at Catskill Mountains, the Laurie Beechman Theater in NYC, and many more!

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Posted July 6, 2008
***** Bamboo Wok, 9181 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida (561) 218-6003…12040 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, Florida (561) 742-0123…4660 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Coconut Creek, Florida (954) 427-1888.

Bamboo Wok currently has 3 South Florida locations…Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek.

Bamboo Wok is a take-out-only joint.

Bamboo Wok’s food is excellent. The food is as good as your favorite South Florida Chinese take-out…in fact, Bamboo Wok’s food could compete quite nicely with most of NYC’s Chinese eat-in/take-out joints. A few of my favorite dishes are…boneless bbq spare ribs, pan fried dumplings, moo shu pork, beef with mixed vegetables. Trust me on this, if a Bamboo Wok is in your neighborhood, after you order food the first time, you will make this your regular take-out Chinese joint.

Check out Bamboo Wok’s website www.bamboowok.com for menu/pricing details. Bamboo Wok is open 7-days a week.

***** Big Dawgs Naples, 1195 Airport Road South, Naples, Florida 34104, (239) 330-5312.

Got an absolutely dynamite hot dog “stand” for you guys to checkout- Big Dawgs Naples!

Real simple concept at work here, order/pickup at counter, hot dogs/subs/fries, handful of outdoor picnic tables, open Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm/closed Sunday.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats did a recent lunch at Big Dawgs Naples and I gotta tell you guys- the food killed! No fooling here, Son Jeff Eats was so “enthralled” with his $5 Chicago Dog and $9 Italian Beef Sub that he was actually considering moving to Chicago and Daughter Jeff Eats was so “enthralled” with her $9 Philly Cheeseteak that she was actually considering moving to Philadelphia! Suffice it to say cooler heads prevailed with- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats able to convince both Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats that it was a Hell of a lot easier to drive to Naples from Boca Raton and back- than it was moving to Chicago and Philadelphia to catch outrageously delicious dogs and subs!

Let me wrap Big Dawgs Naples up for you guys- Big Dawgs Naples is a homerun joint- an absolute must try!

This contest started on 11/17/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win 2 Tickets- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.

Jeff Eats got 2 tickets to give to one of you guys to see- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.- Friday, January 12, 2018 (8pm) at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida!

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!

Posted on October 28, 2017
* Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.

Real simple tale for you guys…

Last year Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw the national touring 1960’s-1970’s-1980’s ‘music’ show- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life. and it blew us away!

Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories: Your Life. just released its new tour schedule- which has a bunch of Florida dates.

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you guys- YOU GOTTA GO SEE THIS SHOW!

Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life- describes itself…

“Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show! It celebrates the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, the most prominent decades in music history. Disco, Funk, Rock and Motown all take center stage in this brand new theatrical concert featuring over 60 songs, 100 costume changes and nostalgic video. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. This IS the story of your life!”

UPCOMING SHOWS:
Nov 17 Decades Rewind @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sarasota, FL
Nov 18 Decades Rewind – Fort Myers @Barbara B Mann Arts Center Fort Myers, FL
Dec 22 Decades Rewind Sleigh Ride @ Manatee PAC Bradenton, FL
Dec 23 Decades Rewind Sleigh Ride @ Manatee PAC Bradenton, FL
Jan 12 Decades Rewind @ Parker Playhouse Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jan 13 Decades Rewind – Lakeland @ Youkey Theatre Lakeland, FL
Jan 14 Decades Rewind – Melbourne @ King Center Melbourne, FL
Jan 18 Decades Rewind @ Thrasher-Horne Center Orange Park, FL
Jan 26 Decades Rewind – Tampa @ Straz Center for PA Tampa, FL
Jan 27 Decades Rewind @ South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center Cutler Bay, FL

Like I said a few seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life. last year and it blew us away!

This show is an absolute must see!

You can purchase tickets for- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.- at decadesrewind.com and parkerplayhouse.com.

* This Is Why Jeff Eats Eats Cap’N Crunch Cereal & Corn Pops Cereal!

A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor and says,
“Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.”
Her neighbor asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?”
The little silver haired lady says,
“According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.”

Her neighbor decides to go over and help with the puzzle.
She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread
all over the table.

He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns
to her and says,

“First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble
these pieces into anything resembling a rooster.”

He takes her hand and says,
“Secondly, I want you to relax. Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then,”
he said with a deep sigh . . . . . .

“Let’s put all the pieces back in the box.”

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from indianspot.com

HELP IN WEIGHT LOSS?

DO CORN FLAKES HELP IN WEIGHT LOSS? Are you planning to lose weight? You have planned everything to lose weight; you eat low-fat and low sugar food, and you exercise regularly as well. You have also planned your diet well. Do you that daily bowl of healthy corn flakes and milk regularly in the morning? Are you making any mistake in planning your diet? It’s time to re-think that do corn flakes really help in weight loss?

A Little About Corn Flakes

Corn flakes were invented by Will Kellogg and John Kellogg accidentally with stale wheat. They made dough with it and pushed through a roller and as a result broken flakes came out. This was then toasted and served to patients at Seventh day Adventist where they used to work. The patients like it and so the two brothers continued making it till it turned out perfectly. Then slowly it became popular in the market and many brands started making it as well. But are they really healthy and will they help in weight loss?

Are Corn Flakes Really Healthy Especially For Children?

A cereal is the best choice for your breakfast since it is less in sugar and fat and is rich in nutrients. But if you choose any wrong choice for breakfast then you can gain weight instead. Do you eat cornflakes with milk which contains vitamins and minerals, nutrients and low fat? Then you are thinking all wrong. In fact it consists of corn, malt, fructose corn syrup and sugar. This corn syrup contains high glycemic index carbohydrate.

Is It Really For Weight Loss?

So it is clear that the sugar content in cornflakes is really high and in addition to this many people add extra sugar or honey to their bowls with milk. If you eat this regularly then you are definitely going to increase your weight instead of losing. Generally weight loss techniques say that you should take fewer calories and the same goes with corn flakes. They recommend you to tale 30 grams of it with 125 ml of skimmed milk but not whole milk.

Corn flakes contain very little protein. Even though cornflakes make you feel full but in few hours you will feel hungry. A study stated that it is an unhealthy breakfast for kids and for those who want to lose weight. Another study undertaken in America stated that the amount of iron in cornflakes is actually less than the mentioned amount. It can cause obesity in children. Children who eat cornflakes usually feel more hungry as a result of which they snack before lunch.

To stay healthy and lose weight it is important to check on the calories and their source. You should get them from healthy, protein rich nutritious vegetables and fruits. So please keep cornflakes away from kids and make them eat health food which isn’t available in packets.

For The Weight Gainers:

Cornflakes are recommended for elders who want to increase food instead of losing weight. The sugar content makes you increase your weight and after few hours will make you feel hungry. As a result you eat something to add few more calories which are required for weight gain. What is the recipe in this case? Take cornflakes in a bowl and add whole milk to it instead of skimmed low fat milk. You can also add fruits to it like bananas, apples, etc. which help in weight gain. Bananas are specifically known for weight gain. However it is still recommended to take calories in from good sources like vegetables, whole grain cereals and fruits instead of getting from those available in packets in the market. Eat it only if you are under weight and it is really important to gain weight.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/17/17- Chris’ Taverna).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CALAMARI
$7.95

Chris’ Taverna
6338 Lantana Road
Lake Worth
(561) 964-4233
christaverna.com
Latest Review: 6/29/14

This is the third time that Chris’ Taverna has caught Dish Of The Week honors! The first time was back on 9/21/14…

No bs-here, delicious food- enormous dirt cheap portions- terrific service!

Posted on September 21st, 2014
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 9/21/14).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GYRO WRAP (Greek salad or French fries)
$9.95

Chris’ Taverna
6338 Lantana Road
Lake Worth
(561) 964-4233
christaverna.com
Latest Review: 5/21/10

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Chris’ gyro wrap is off the chart-it is absolutely delicious. Just so you know, the original Chris’ review (5/21/10) has a different address listed-when Jeff Eats first “tried” Chris’ it was a small hole in the wall, the new location is in the same shopping center and seats a ton of people inside and on an outdoor patio. Without any hesitation, Jeff Eats will tell you, Chris’ Taverna is one of the best Greek restaurants in South Florida.

This contest started on 12/14/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 MOD Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 MOD Pizza 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 MOD Pizza locstion (for locations, menu, info- modpizza.com).

Posted on December 9th, 2017
***** MOD Pizza, 7171 North State Road 7, Parkland, Florida 33067, (754) 812-1192.

Got a real good reasonably priced- build your own pizza & salad joint for you guys, MOD Pizza which opened in Parkland something like 6-weeks ago.

Unless you’ve-just arrived from Planet-Mars, you know the concept- order at the counter/ food delivered to table, gas fired oven/ pick your dough, sauce, cheese, toppings.

MOD (Made On Demand) Pizza is a national pizza chain with something like 215 units scattered throughout the United States. The Parkland joint is the chain’s first Florida location (indoor- table, booth, counter seating and outdoor table seating).

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did lunch at MOD- and I gotta tell you- that the pizzas we “built” were absolutely delicious!

Like I said 2 seconds ago, you’ve seen the “concept” before- with that in mind, MOD Pizza was right on the money decor-wise, food-wise, service-wise and price-wise!

You guys can read all about the 60’s Rock N Roll music that MOD plays, its “healthy” menu offerings, complete menu/prices. locations and assorted other information at modpizza.com.

MOD Pizza is open Monday-Saturday 10:30am-10pm, Sunday 10am-10pm.

* One Night In Memphis: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash.

Just announced!

Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 discount-tickets on goldstar.com!

The Skinny:

One Night In Memphis: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash

Thursday, January, 4th, 2018 (8pm)

Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Eenter place
Miramar, Florida 33025

Tickets: miramarculturalcenter.org goldstar.com (discount tickets)

From goldstar.com
Join us for this unforgettable evening with this high-energy concert that takes you back to that legendary night in Memphis in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash all got together and jammed! One Night In Memphis features former members of the cast of the Broadway smash Million Dollar Quartet. One Night In Memphis tours nationally and is garnering rave reviews and sold-out shows everywhere. Now you can experience a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on during One Night In Memphis at Miramar Cultural Center.