***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/3/24- Jimmy C’s Italian Deli & Market).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

THREE SCOOP PLATTER
($25- Choice of any three homemade chicken, tuna, or egg salad served over crisp lettuce/ red onions/ cucumbers/ tomatoes / black olives, choice of dressing).

Jimmy C’s Italian Deli & Market
3571 North Federal Highway
(561) 405-6164
Jimmycdeli.com
Latest Review: 10/6/23

This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on October 6th, 2023

***** Jimmy C’s Italian Deli & Market, 3571 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 405-6164.
Got a real good Italian deli-market for you guys to check-out, Jimmy C’s Italian Deli & Market in Boca Raton.

Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Jimmy C’s Italian Deli & Market and its food absolutely killed!

Order/pay at counter, food delivered to handful of tables, Reasonably priced cold & hot subs/ salads/ pastas/ soups/ prepared foods/ entrees/ desserts menu.

Now you guys know that this food reviewing “gig” is just a subjective call- you know, what Jeff likes you may hate and vise versa…

With that in mind, I gotta rate Jimmy C’s Italian Market & Deli right up there with Florida’s best sub joints and Florida’s best Italian markets. The food was dynamite, the guys behind the counter were super pleasant, the prices were reasonable- make this joint a must try!

Jimmy C’s Market & Deli is open Monday-Friday 11am-5pm/ Saturday 11am-3pm/ closed on Sunday.

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

* TGI Friday’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop…

From yahoofinance.com:

TGI Friday’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

DALLAS (AP) — Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

The Dallas-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas federal court.

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha in a statement said the “primary driver of our financial challenges resulted from COVID-19 and our capital structure.”

Sit-down chain restaurants have more broadly faced challenges in recent years as diners choose to get food delivered or visit upscale fast food chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack.

A U.S. bankruptcy judge in September approved a reorganization plan for seafood chain Red Lobster after years of mounting losses and dwindling customers.

Founded in 1965, the popularity of TGI Fridays peaked in 2008 with 601 restaurants in the U.S. and a $2 billion business, according to Kevin Schimpf, director of industry research at Technomic. Its sales in the U.S. were $728 million in 2023, down 15% from the prior year, according to Technomic.

It now counts 163 restaurants in the U.S., down from 269 last year. It closed 36 in January and dozens more in the past week.

TGI Fridays Inc. said it only owns and operates 39 restaurants in the U.S., which is just a fraction of the 461 TGI Friday-branded restaurants around the world. A separate entity, TGI Fridays Franchisor, owns the intellectual property and has franchised the brand to 56 independent owners in 41 countries. Those remain open.

* Humor!

A skeleton walks into a bar and says to the bartender, “I’ll have a beer and a mop.”

Originally posted on December 23, 2018.

* Another Florida Season- Who Makes The Best Bagels In Florida?

Your thoughts are much appreciated!

This contest started on 10/31/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Vitolo Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Vitolo 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 Vitolo, 551 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 414 – 5127.

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

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Posted on September 10th, 2024

***** Vitolo, 551 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 414 – 5127.
Got a real good Italian joint for you guys to check-out, Vitolo in Fort Lauderdale.

Real simple tale to tell, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and family friends Norman and Lynn “discovered” Vitolo and its food and service totally blew us away! Now you all- know that this food reviewing “thing” is purely a subjective call- what I may like, you might hate and vice versa…with that that in mind, Vitolo was one of the best Italian restaurants that all-6-of-us have eaten at in Florida! Three dining rooms/ table and booth seating, full liquor bar, outdoor patio table seating/full liquor bar, reasonably priced appetizer/ salads/ pizzas/ pastas/ meat-seafood entrees/ sides/ desserts/ happy hour menu.

Let’s wrap-up Vitolo by saying that BOTH its food and service were dynamite, that it’s open Sunday-Thursday noon-10pm/ Friday-Saturday noon-11pm, that although its decor may- kinda look fancy schmancy your shorts will work there, that its grilled pork chop is an absolute must have, that you can check menu/prices/info at vitoloitalian.com, that this joint is an absolute must try!

* Yachtley Crew.

Mrs. Jeff Eats just told me and I quote, “You look like a f—king asshole in that Superman Halloween costume and there is no way that a man your age is going trick or treating, so I got us 2- $55 tickets to see Yachtley Crew at The Casino @ Dania Beachi tonight.”

Yachtley Crew
Thursday, October 31st, 2024 8pm
The Casino @ Dania Beach
301 E Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
Tickets: casinodaniabeach.com ($25-$55)

So… if you come to the show, I’m the guy sitting there in a Superman costume wearing a yacht captain hat with the empty Jack O Lantern basket!

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* Happy Halloween!

This contest started on 10/30/24.

* Win A $10 Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 15 “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 Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s, 2701 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306, (954) 669-1000.

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

Posted on July 31st, 2024

***** Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s, 2701 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306, (954) 669-1000.

Got a real good deli/bagel joint for you guys to check-out, Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s in Fort Lauderdale.

Real simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats “discovered” Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s and the joint’s food absolutely killed! Inside table/ booth/ hi-top seating/ outside table seating, reasonably priced full boat breakfast/ bagels galore/ salads/ soups/ hot and cold sandwiches/ burgers/ hot dogs/ wraps/ knishes/ desserts menu.

Now you guys and I both know that there are more deli/bagel joints in Florida than there are Chins in a Chinese phonebook (I know, Soupy Sales 1958)- anyway, I am telling you guys that Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s ranks right up there with Florida’s best ones!

Let’s wrap Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagel’s up by saying that Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats. Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats absolutely loved the joint, its food was dynamite, service was as pleasant as can be, that you can check menu/prices/info at goldbergsbagelsfl.com, that it’s open 7 days a week 7am-3:30pm, that if the joint was a drop closer to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode we would be real steady customers and that it’s an absolute must try!

This contest started on 10/29/24. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Shake Shack Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Shake Shack Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 10 “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 Shake Shack location (shakeshack.com for locations, menu, info).

* Walmart Decides to Remove Self-Checkouts at Some Stores, Here’s Why.

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop…

From placebreak.com:

By Slim Cohen
October 24th, 2024

Walmarts Decides to Remove Self-Checkouts at Some Stores, Here’s Why.

In a bid to combat rising crime rates and provide better customer service, retail giant Walmart has made the decision to eliminate self-checkout machines at two of its locations. The move comes as a response to concerns over theft and customer dissatisfaction with the self-checkout experience. By replacing these unmanned kiosks with staffed lanes, Walmart aims to enhance personalized and efficient service for its customers.

Walmart’s choice to remove self-checkouts is primarily driven by the high rates of theft associated with these machines. Neil Saunders, the managing director of GlobalData, states that theft rates at self-checkouts are reasonably high due to deliberate actions and accidental mistakes. By transitioning to manned checkouts, Walmart hopes to mitigate these issues and save costs in the long run.

Additionally, a recent study conducted by Drexel University in Pennsylvania reveals that self-checkout machines often leave shoppers irritated. Customers express frustration at having to handle the entire checkout process themselves, leading to a less satisfactory shopping experience. Walmart acknowledges this dissatisfaction and aims to improve customer convenience and satisfaction by providing staffed lanes.

The two Walmart stores where self-checkouts will be removed are located in Cleveland, Ohio, and Shrewsbury, Missouri. The decision to target these specific locations is based on feedback from associates and customers, shopping patterns, and business needs in the respective areas. However, Walmart has not disclosed whether these two stores are the only ones affected or if further announcements will be made regarding the removal of self-checkouts in other locations.

Walmart is not the only retailer taking action against self-checkouts. Dollar General, recognizing the high levels of shoplifting and mis-scanned items, has decided to remove self-checkout lanes completely from 300 of its stores. This move is expected to have a positive impact on shrink, according to Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos.

Similarly, Target has implemented limitations on self-checkout kiosks, allowing customers to use them only for purchases of up to 10 items. This restriction aims to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.