***** East Ocean Cafe, 412 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, (561) 200-6006.

A recent e-mail from reader Zak Carson…

Jeff Eats,
New reader and first time writer.
Looking for a breakfast joint in Boynton Beach which has good food that most importantly allows dogs to dine outside.
Thanks for the great blog and your help is appreciated.

Zak Carson

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Zak Carson,

Got the perfect spot for you- East Ocean Cafe in Boynton Beach.

Thanks for reading…

Posted on April 12th, 2017

***** East Ocean Cafe, 412 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, (561) 200-6006.

Got a real good breakfast/lunch joint for you guys, East Ocean Cafe in Boynton Beach.

Real simple concept- handful of tables inside & outside, loads of reasonably priced- breakfast stuff, sandwiches, salads, open 7 days a week 7am-2pm.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and Jiggy The Dog Jeff Eats recently did breakfast- and I gotta tell you, all 5 of us loved East Ocean Cafe’s food, easy going vibe and super pleasant service!

And- finally, as I said 3 seconds ago, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and Jiggy The Dog Jeff Eats did breakfast- for you dog folks, East Ocean Cafe’s outdoor patio-is absolutely perfect to do breakfast or lunch with the “entire family” (with the word “entire” being the operative word here)…

You guys can check menu/prices/info at eastoceancafe.com.

***** Tuscany Caffe & Restaurant, 6 Northwest 1st Avenue, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, (954) 921-1953.

Real simple tale to tell you guys- last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of friends ate dinner at- Tuscany Caffe & Restaurant in Dania Beach and the hole in the wall-casual Italian joint which has something like 10 tables/50 seats served-up food that literally blew us away!

No bs- Tuscany Caffe & Restaurant is an absolute must try- that is unless you’re not into a reasonably priced menu, loads of daily specials, big portions, absolutely dynamite food, super pleasant staff!

Just a heads-up, based on the size of the crowd that Jeff Eats saw on a Wednesday Night at 7:15pm in mid-July, Tuscany Caffe & Restaurant is far from being an “undiscovered gem”- with that in mind, if you go, RESERVATIONS would be a real smart move!

You can catch menu/info at tuscanycaffe.com.

Tuscany Caffe & Restaurant is open Monday-Saturday 4pm-10pm, closed Sunday.

This contest started on 7/11/17.This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 California Pizza Kitchen Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 California Pizza Kitchen 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 $25 Gift Card is good at any California Pizza Kitchen location. Check cpk.com for menu/locations/info.

Posted on July 20th, 2009

***** California Pizza Kitchen, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 368-2805.
California Pizza Kitchen is a “national” casual-Italian restaurant chain…it has joints all over South Florida.

Check California’s website www.cpk.com for menu/ locations/ info.

Let’s make this one real simple…the food at your favorite neighborhood “mom & pop” pizza joint is probably better than the stuff that California Pizza Kitchen makes. That said, California’s food is not half-bad…it has a nice selection of soups, salads, pastas, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, meat/seafood/chicken entrees…in addition the prices are quite reasonable.

Over the years, I have eaten at “many” locations, the most recent lunch outing…the Boca Raton joint at the Town Center Mall…let’s just say, that yesterday’s torrential-rains made California Pizza Kitchen an “easy pick” as the family was on a shopping trip (spree).

California Pizza is open Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11:30am-8pm.

* National French Fry Day 7/13/17.

Today is National French Fry Day…I know, big deal!

If you check, today all over America- fast food burger joints are running all kinds of french-fry promotions…I know, big deal!

Anyway, BurgerFi (burgerfi.com) one of America’s fastest growing fast-food burger chains and coincidentally one of Jeff Eats’ favorite fast food burger chains-is running this promotion…I know big deal!

Long story short, Happy- National French Fry Day to everyone…and for you guys who have never been to a BurgerFi- put this burger chain on your to-try-list! You can check burgerfi.com for locations/ info.

By the way, Jeff Eats is counting on some of you guys coming up with- French Fry promotions at other Florida restaurants.

Posted on April 6th, 2011

***** BurgerFi, 4343 North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea 33308, (954) 489-0110.

Walked into this free-standing “fast food” burger joint last Saturday night—and immediately new that I was going to love it. The easiest way to describe BurgerFi–Shake Shack (see 8/1/10 review) meets Five Guys Famous Burgers (see 11/2/06 review) with indoor and outdoor “picnic table seating.”

Let me make this real simple…one of the best fast-food cheeseburgers and hand cut fries that I’ve had in a very long time.

At this stage of the proceedings, check www.burgerfi.com for menu/prices/photos.

I am telling you, if burgers and fries are your game, you are absolutely gonna love this joint.

As a 1949 “baby” I think I know a thing or two about the fast-food-burger industry. Trust me on this, old Jeff Eats has eaten his fair share of burgers and fries.

I think I know exactly what BurgerFi is “trying” to do here…The joint’s decor looks like a roadside fast-food burger joint circa 1950’s/1960’s with some-modern touches…throw in “gourmet” burgers and “upscale” fries-other stuff…and BurgerFi’s got all of the bases covered. It’s cooler looking than Five Guys but cheaper than the “upscale” full service-burger restaurants that are currently America’s latest craze.

Check Burgerfi’s site, there are a handful of pictures which will give you some idea as to what I am yapping about here.

Like I said before, if you like burgers, fries, hot dogs, custard…you’ll love this joint.

BurgerFi is open 7 days a week 11am-1am.

* The Addams Family.

Simple tale to tell you guys, a couple of years ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw the musical comedy The Addams Family at the Sol Theatre in Boca Raton- and loved every minute of it!

The “show” was just booked for a limited run- at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton.

Go see The Addams Family- you will really enjoy this hip-funny musical comedy!

The Skinny:

The Addams Family
Limited Run: 8/9, 8/10, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office:(561)483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com
Everyone’s favorite creepy clan The Addams Family hits the stage with a macabre musical that’s so hilarious it’s scary. Gather around the family mansion and watch Morticia and Gomez wrestle with a nightmarish turn of events. Their daughter, the ever-precocious Wednesday, has done the scariest thing imaginable — she’s fallen in love with an average, run-of-the-mill boy. What’s worse, she wants her freaky family to pretend to be “normal” for one night to impress her new boyfriend’s parents. Watch what happens when Pugsley, Grandmama, Uncle Fester and Lurch put their own horrific spin on hospitality. Inspired by Charles Addams’ iconic comic strip and featuring a script written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), this family-friendly production of the Tony-nominated musical lurks into the Boca Black Box.

* Ghaleb.

Long story short, this guy Ghaleb is some singer- and the Pavilion Grille is the perfect venue to watch him work his amazing musical talents!

For you guys who don’t “know” Ghaleb, check him out at ghaleb.net.

You can catch tickets/reservations/more info at paviliongrille.com or at (561) 912-0000.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Ghaleb is a real showman- the Pavilion Grille is a gorgeous looking restaurant/bar/catering facility located in the atrium of an office building on Yamato Road in Boca Raton. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have attended a number of “events” at the Pavilion and the joint’s American-Style menu definitely got the job done!

This is going to be a real nice evening!

***** Granger’s Grille, 802 Southeast 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, (561) 276-7881.

Do you guys know what scarily good means? Well, Granger’s Grille in Delray Beach is scarily good.

Real quick story…

Hole in the wall with scarily good American-Style food located at 215 Northeast 6th Avenue, Delray Beach after 23 years was forced to move- because the landlord sold the building it was in. A few months later (January, 2017) the “former” hole in the wall re-opened 3-times larger at 892 Southeast 5th Avenue, Delray Beach serving the same scarily good American-Style food!

All Jeff Eats can tell you guys, is that if you’re into absolutely dynamite burgers/ wings/ bbq ribs/ fried zucchini/ onion rings/ French fries/ tuna salad/ chili/ fried chicken/ onion soup/ meatloaf so-on and so forth, portions that could choke a horse, super reasonable prices and a staff that can’t do enough for you- Granger’s Grille is a must try for you!

You can check menu/info at grangersgrille.com.

Granger’s Grille is open Sunday noon-8pm, Monday-Friday 11:00am-9:30pm.

Posted on January 6th, 2016
***** Granger’s Bar & Grill, 215 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach Florida (561) 276-7881.

Let’s call Granger’s “a story that bears repeating”…

Jeff Eats has been eating at Granger’s for years and I gotta tell you, the joint’s food always kills!…great burgers, wings, meatloaf, barbecue ribs, salads, onion rings, soups, French fries, sandwiches- you name it- and this no frills American-Style hole in the wall-makes it just right!

Granger’s Bar & Grill is an absolute must try!

I love this joint! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, you will too!

You can check menu/prices at grangersgrille.com.

Granger’s Bar & Grill is open:

Mon + Tue + Thur 11AM – 9PM
Wed + Fri 11AM – 9:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM – 9PM
Sunday 12PM – 8PM
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Posted on February 9th, 2008 · American Delray Beach
***** Granger’s Bar & Grill, 215 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach Florida (561) 276-7881.

Granger’s is a 38 seat bar-grill located on Federal Highway. The joint has something like 10 seats at the bar and a handful of booths and tables…one waitress-one busgirl-3 in the kitchen and that’s the whole shooting match. By the way, the waitress and busgirl are also the bartenders. The bathrooms are out-houses in the parking lot.

Granger’s food is absolutely great. Appetizers, burgers, salads, main dishes everything is delicious. How that little kitchen bangs out so much delicious food is beyond me, but in the 30-40 times that I have eaten at Granger’s everything was right on the money.

I am telling you, that this little joint is a MUST for you. Wear tee shirt/shorts so you don’t look stupid. The joint is open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. The prices are also dirt cheap and if you are there on a Saturday Night you have to try the brick of meatloaf that is one of this joint’s specialities.

From the outside, Granger’s looks like a D U M P. Try it, you will love it.

This contest started on 7/8/17. This card has a winner.

* Win A $50 Hwy 55 Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Hwy 55 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!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, the bet here is that most of you guys have never eaten in a Hwy 55 even though the 50’s retro table service burgers/shakes/fries diner- currently has something like 135 joints (2 of which are in Florida – Jensen Beach and Port Saint Lucie) in 8 states!

Trust Jeff Eats, Hwy 55’s reasonably priced- burgers, fries, shakes and other stuff are off the chart delicious!

The $50 Gift Card is good at any Hwy 55 location. You can check hwy55.com for locations/ menu/ info.

* Festival Flea Market Mall Coupon.

Mrs. Jeff Eats needs to buy some reading glasses!

I printed this coupon out for her and here’s one for you guys.

Such a deal! But you can’t use- Festivalue Dollars in the food court…

Finally, did you ever wonder why they call these joints- flea markets?
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funtrivia.com
The first theory, and the one most popular on the Internet, proposes that the term is a direct translation of the French Marché aux Puces, a large, outdoor bazaar in Paris. This original market earned its name from the critter-infested goods it was rumored to sell.

The second theory alleges that the term was coined at a time when the slums and alleys of Paris were demolished and replaced by new construction. The dealers in second-hand goods who lived and worked in these old neighborhoods were forced to flee. The merchants’ new gathering place was referred to as the “flee market,” which later became “flea market.”

The final theory associates the term with New York City’s 18th century Fly Market. Apparently, the Dutch name for the market was vlie, which means valley but is pronounced “flea.”

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/9/17- Big Al’s Steaks).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CHEESESTEAK
Regular-$9.95

Big Al’s Steaks
450 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach
(561) 819-1888
bigalssteaks.com
Latest Review: 8/14/15
&
Big Al’s Steaks
1000 North Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach
(561) 424-0089
bigalssteaks.com
Latest Review: 8/14/15

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Big Al’s definitely plays in the same league as- Philadelphia’s legendary- Pat’s King Of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks.

Big Al’s Steaks currently has 2- locations, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.

Posted on August 14th, 2015
***** Big Al’s Steaks.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,
New to Delray Beach (Linton/A1A)
Just moved here from Philly. Born and bred there.
What joint in the area makes a great Philly Cheese Steak?
Thank you,
Bob London
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Bob London:

Real easy call here…based on your “location”- give Big Al’s Steaks a shot- Jeff Eats is thinking- you’re gonna really like the joint!

Before I run, you might want to check groupon.com, it’s running a Big Al’s Steaks “deal” $20 for 12 bucks!

By the way, Big Al’s Steaks has 3- South Florida locations…

Big Al’s Steaks of Delray
450 E Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(561) 819-1888
Hours: Sun – Wed: 10:30AM – Midnight
Thursday: 10AM – 2AM
Friday and Saturday: 10:30AM – 3AM

Big Al’s Steaks of Boynton
1000 N Congress Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(561) 424-0089
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11AM – 10PM

Big Al’s Steaks of Miramar
Miramar Square
12328 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33025
(954) 544-5608
Hours: Mon-Sun: 10:30AM- 9:30PM

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Posted on May 30th, 2008

***** Big Al’s Steaks, 450 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, (561) 819-1888…&…5607 Regency Lakes Boulevard, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 480-8550.

First let me give you this joint’s website…www.bigalssteaks.com.

Big Al’s has 2 South Florida locations. Big Al’s is basically a take-out, but a few outdoor tables are available.

This joint’s name says it all…Big Al’s Steaks—Authentic Philly Steak Sandwiches.

When you bite into one of Big Al’s steak hoagies you’ll swear that you are in South Philadelphia eating at the lengendary Pat’s King Of Steaks or Geno’s Steaks. The sandwiches are incredible.

Big Al’s Coconut Creek location is open 7-days a week from 11am-10pm.

Big Al’s Delray Beach location is open 7 days a week…Sunday-Wednesday 11am-Midnight…Thursday 11am-2am…Friday-Saturday 11am-3am.

Figure that a steak hoagie is going to run you something like 7-8 bucks. Big Al’s also has other types of hoagies, but the game here is STEAK.

Don’t miss this one.