This contest started on 6/4/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Anthony’s Runway 84 Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Anthony’s Runway 84 Gift Card 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 $50 Gift Card is good at Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, (954) 467-8484.

You can check menu/prices/info at runway-84.com.

Posted on January 28th, 2016
***** Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, (954) 467-8484.

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and 9 others ate dinner at Anthony’s Runway 84 an “upscale” Italian joint in Fort Lauderdale.

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Anthony’s Runway 84 on July 9, 2008 (“review”reprinted down below).

Long story short,

Despite getting caught in torrential rains-driving there and being late for our 6:30pm reservation (arriving at 7:10pm) the packed (and I do mean packed)- Anthony’s Runway 84- immediately seated us! Real simple tale to tell, the food (Italian salad, mussels marinara, clams oreganata, chicken parmigiana, veal parmigiana, veal marsala, grilled pork chops, chicken scarpariello, spaghetti marinara) was delicious and the service was right on the money! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that everyone at the table really enjoyed dinner! For you guys who like to keep score, the grilled pork chops and the chicken scarpariello killed!

Take a “read” of my 7/9/08 “review”- just so you know, Jeff Eats hadn’t been back to Anthony’s Runway 84 since that review-date…I’m kinda thinking that “out of sight out of mind” was the prime factor for the roughly 8 year hiatus!

Based on last night’s “dinner” Jeff Eats is recommending that you guys give the joint a shot- no ifs, ands or buts- Anthony’s Runway 84 did a great job last night!

You can check menu/prices/info at runway-84.com.

Anthony’s Runway 84 is open for lunch Tuesday-Friday, for dinner Tuesady-Sunday, closed Monday.

Posted on July 9th, 2008
***** Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, (954) 467-8484.

The owner of Anthony’s Runway 84, is the same guy who in recent years has been “rolling out” Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza joints literally all over South Florida.

Anthony’s Runway 84 is a white-cloth-upscale Italian Restaurant…This joint’s decor is Tony Soprano-Christopher Moltisanti-Paulie Gualtieri circa 1970. Anthony’s has an enormous-legendary following, so don’t even think about going to this joint without a reservation…(more on reservations later).

Just so you know…over the years I have eaten at Anthony’s Runway 84 at least 15 times…to be perfectly honest with you, I don’t know if I like or don’t like this joint…I know that sounds nuts, but that’s the truth.

Anthony’s is notorious for not honoring reservations…over the years it has gotten a reputation for being a joint that hand-picks who gets seated and when they get seated…in the past, sometimes I was timely seated and sometimes I sat in the bar (for the longest period) trying to figure what the hell was going on…

Anthony’s is notorious for having an erratic kitchen…sometimes the food is absolutely incredible and sometimes it produces absolute garbage…in the past, I have had great dishes, good dishes and garbage.

The one thing that has always been consistent at Anthony’s is the wait-service. Absolutely top-notch. By the way, Anthony’s prices are nothing too terrible…you get a ton of food for the money.

The perfect Anthony’s Runway 84 experience is an “honored” reservation with great food…I have had such evenings… then again, I have had “honored” reservations with garbage…I have also had reservations “not honored” with great food…and reservations “not honored” with garbage.

Let me put it to you this way…eating at this joint is an absolute crap-shoot. Based on my having eaten in this joint something like 15 times, I must be a gambler and glutton for punishment all rolled up in one.

My suggestion is that you give Anthony’s Runway 84 at least one try…if the stars line-up for you, you will have an an absolutely fabulous dinner. When (if) it comes together, the combination of decor/ambiance/attitude/food/service is fantastic.

Anthony’s is open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 6/7/20- Gramma’s Bakery).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

Gramma’s Bakery
1446 South Military Trail
Delray Beach
(561) 496-0185
Latest Review: 12/22/19

Second time that Gramma’s has garnered a Dish Of the Week shout-out!

This joint is a dynamite bakery- trust Jeff Eats on this one, an absolute must try!

Posted on December 22nd, 2019

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/22/19- Gramma’s Bakery).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

Gramma’s Bakery
1446 South Military Trail
Delray Beach
(561) 496-0185
Latest Review: 10/27/17

It would be a fool’s errand to try and pick just one item…

Gramma’s Bakery is an absolute must try!

Posted on October 27th, 2017

***** Gramma’s Bakery, 1446 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 496-0185.

This tale gets filed under- some-things bear repeating…first told you guys about Gramma’s bakery on 12/1/15…

Gramma’s Bakery is as close as you’re gonna get to the terrific neighborhood bakeries that dotted Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, (The) Bronx and Staten Island in the 1940s-1950s-1960s.

This always busy hole in the wall- (which is owned by The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 496-8123) makes off the chart- reasonably priced delicious- cakes, breads, pies, pastries, rolls and cookies!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Gramma’s stuff will put the kibosh on any diet you’re on or planning to go on!

Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm.

Gramma’s Bakery is an an absolute must try!

Posted on December 1st, 2015
***** Gramma’s Bakery, 14466 S Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 496-0185.

Got an absolutely terrific bakery for you guys, Gramma’s Bakery in Delray Beach.

Gramma’s is owned/operated by The Boys Farmers Market- which is one of Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats favorite “markets” to shop in…Jeff Eats got a whole bunch of Boys’ “reviews” if you’re interested!

Gramma’s is a hole-in-the-wall retail joint. The “baking area” is in the back of the store. Jeff Eats is thinking (actually knows) that many of the items carried in The Boys’ bakery- is baked at Gramma’s which is a 2 minute walk from The Boys and vice versa (that’s how it usually works!).

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Gramma’s baked goods are absolute dynamite- and super-reasonably prices. The joint’s selection covers the full gamut…cakes, cookies, pastries, breads, so on and so forth…The odds are, that you will find what you came for and leave with “it” and other stuff- that you didn’t come for!-happens to Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats each and every time!

Gramma’s Bakery is definitely one of the best bakeries in South Florida.

Gramma’s is open 7 days a week 9am-5pm.

One final thought, for you Brooklyn guys out there who might be “missing” Ebinger’s Bakery…for sure it’s not the real deal- but trust Jeff Eats, Gramma’s chocolate cake will- get you through the day quite nicely!

This contest started on 6/1/20. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gift Card.

Jeffrey Eats got a $25 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 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 Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Gift Card is good for slot play, dining, entertainment and spa. The Gift Card cannot be used to purchase casino chips.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
(954) 977-6700
Info: seminolecasinococonutcreek.com

* D- Day, June 6th, 1944.

What would those 73,000 American troops think of America- June 6th, 2020?

Like this guy hasn’t got enough problems of his own…
The coronavirus got this one rescheduled for:
Friday, August 7th, 2020 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, August 8th, 2020 7pm & 9:30pm

* AGT Comedian- Ryan Niemiller.

Tickets just went on sale…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 tickets…

The Skinny:

AGT Comedian- Ryan Niemiller

Friday, June 12th, 2020 (7pm & 9pm)
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 (7pm & 9:30pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com

You may know Ryan Niemiller as the disarmingly handsome comedian and 3rd place finalist from America’s Got Talent Season 14. Despite being born with a disability in both arms, Ryan, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy”, shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped (and very handsome). Ryan began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California, and hasn’t looked back since. He’s a favorite performer in clubs and colleges across the country. His comedy covers topics such as dating, trying to find employment and attempting to find acceptance in a world not designed for him. With his quick wit, good looks, great timing, and a gimmick that only he can exploit, Ryan hopes to prove to the comedy world that he may be unarmed, but he is dangerous. And and handsome – in case you missed it the first three times.

* National Doughnut Day- 2020!

Today is National Doughnut Day!

There are tons of free and “almost” free- donut deals all over the place…

For starters checkout- Krispy Kreme (krispykreme.com), Duck Donuts (duckdonuts.com) and Dunkin’ Donuts (dunkindonuts.com).

So grab your masks and get busy…

* Coronavirus, Crashing Economy, Riots!

It will all work-out!

* Comedian Vic DiBitetto.

Just announced!

Real simple- Vic DiBitetto is one of hottest-funniest stand-up comedians currently working America’s comedy club/casino/convention circuit!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen DiBitetto a number of times and I’m telling you guys- that he will have you crying from laughter all night long!

The Skinny:

Vic DiBitetto

Thursday, August 20, 2020 | 8:00 PM
Friday, August 21, 2020 | 8:00 PM

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com and goldstar.com (discount tickets)

From bocablackbox.com

The Italian Hurricane. His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live.
· 1.2 million followers on social media
· An internet sensation with over 500 million video views worldwide
· Regularly featured on the nationally syndicated daytime TV show Right This Minute
· Currently the Host of Vic’s Picks, a digital TV show for Hearst Digital/Entertainment
Vic has created many viral video characters like Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, Fool by the Pool and Ticked Off Vic. His Yankee and Giant locker room satires are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carole that comes back on TV, radio and news outlets every time it snows almost anywhere in the world.
Trust us. You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. Vic DiBitetto…blue collar comedy.

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By the way, Vic DiBitetto is also scheduled to play the Boca Black Box on:
Show Date: Thu Nov-19-2020 (8pm) & Fri Nov-20-2020 (8pm)
Tickets: bocablackbox.com and goldstar.com (discount tickets)

This contest started on 5/28/20. This contest has a winner.

Just so you guys know, the gentlemen pictured in the years-ago taken photo- is Joey Daleo (aka Joey Dale) who passed away in early March, 2020. Joey a transplanted New Yorker- who until he passed was one of Florida’s most popular & successful doo-wop/50’s-60’s-70’s performers (Joey Dale & the Gigolos), not to mention one its top talent managers and show/concert promoters. Do yourselves a real favor and checkout joeydale.com and read about this man who truly lived a full-non stop exciting life!

Hear’s a brief clip of Joey Dale & the Gigolos (by the way, Joey is the guy on the “right” with the cap on his head who most of you guys thought was Charlie Sheen).

* Win A $20 Visa Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 Visa Gift Card to give to one of you guys.

The game- the first 20 “reader-comments” received – which correctly identify (name) the -entertainer pictured above- 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 business which accepts Visa.

* Have You Guys Ever Wondered: What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?

Well if you have- wonder no more…

from thekitchn.com

What’s the Difference Between Jam and Jelly?
by SHEELA PRAKASH
PUBLISHED: APR 22, 2019

As I eat my weight in sweet strawberries this time of year, the subject of what to do with the abundance of spring and summer fruit comes to mind. I am usually more than content with enjoying berries and stone fruit as-is, but when I’ve gone a little overboard at the farmers market, jam is one of the many things I consider making. Or is it jelly? The two terms for fruit spread have always confused me a bit. Luckily, there’s an easy way to distinguish between the two.

Jam

Jam is a mixture of fruit, sugar, and sometimes pectin, which is used as a thickener. It all gets boiled quickly until the fruit breaks down just enough to soften but still holds much of its shape. The result is something that is thick and spreadable but a bit clumpy here and there. Jam is wonderful as a spread but also spooned onto yogurt, oatmeal, or even ice cream.

Jelly

The biggest difference with jelly is it’s made with fruit juice instead of actual fruit. Fruit juice is boiled with sugar and pectin to form a translucent spread that’s semi-firm. Since whole fruit isn’t used to make jelly, there won’t be mashed pieces of fruit in it, like there typically is in jam. Jelly can also be made with other ingredients, such as herbs, wine, or flowers. It’s best used as a spread or a condiment for things like cheese or even meat, depending on what it’s made from.