This article originally appeared on August 14, 2014. Right now I’m watching CNN- and decided that right about now, would be a good time to “republish” the article!

* So Called Experts A Dime A Dozen!

You regular Jeff Eats’ readers know that my opinions are my opinions-plain and simple!

As I have told you countless times, what-Jeff Eats likes you might hate and vice versa.

This “opinion thing” applies to almost everything in life. Like-movies, tv shows, cars, women, men, food, sports, hotels, books, underwear, foot powder, shampoo,..you name it!

Anyway,

Last night around 6:30pm I was listening to the radio in my car. Don’t ask me why, but while driving I was searching the AM stations. For what it’s worth pretty slim pickings unless you want to hear about the Dolphins and the Dolphins and the Dolphins and the Heat and the Heat and the Marlins and the Marlins–but I did spend a few minutes listening to “some” financial program on 740AM or 710AM or 700somethingAM and caught a male-female team discussing the MARKET and STOCK PICKS…Now no fooling here, out of nowhere- the female part of the team-said…”When asked, Jesse James the criminal, the outlaw said that he robbed banks because that’s where the money was.” The male partner quickly corrected her saying that Willie Sutton had made the comment about banks having the money.

Anyway,

It got me to thinking, that if this female financial expert didn’t know Jesse James from Willie Sutton…what were the odds that she knew the difference between IBM and Costco or for that matter Lululemon?

The point… Just because someone claims to be an expert doesn’t make it so!

* Jenny Zigrino.

Got a real good comedian for you guys to go see, Jenny Zigrino- who just announced 2 shows at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton on Friday- May 26th (8pm) and Saturday- May 27th (8pm)!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Zigrino is an absolutely brilliant comedian who will have you cracking-up all night! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, in a few short years, you’ll be telling (that is if-you go and see her) all your friends that you saw Jenny Zigrino at the Boca Black Box before she become a major tv personality and concert performer!

The Skinny:

Jenny Zigrino

Friday, 5/26 (8pm) & Saturday, 5/27 (8pm)

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com – check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com
With the sweetness of the Midwest and the iron balls of the East Coast, Jenny Zigrino is a comedian that packs a punch of truly original humor. She’s charmed audiences across the country with her wit, keen observations, embarrassing anecdotes, and brilliant honesty for a compelling performance you can’t ignore.

She made her late night debut on Conan O’Brien and was a recent guest on the hit shows @Midnight and Adam DeVine’s House Party Season 3 on Comedy Central. She’s been featured on TBS, Oxygen, TruTV, MTV Fox, and IFC.

A rising star in Hollywood, her first film appearance was a leading role in the film 50 Shades of Black with Marlon Wayans. She also stars in the film Bad Santa 2 with Billy Bob Thornton, the sequel to the 2003 hit film Bad Santa. She exploded onto the Just For Laugh’s New Faces Showcase for 2016 and has been featured in many festivals across the country. She is an alumni of The New York Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival, and many more.

She recently released an IFC Web series with her friend and comedian Jen Saunderson “The Filling is Mutual” available on IFC Digital.

Jenny is filming her first comedy special for Comedy Central in April of 2017.

In conclusion, she’s kind of a bad ass bitch.

***** New York Pizza Cafe, 7765 US Highway 41 Bypass South, Venice, Florida 34285, (9410 451-8362.

Got an absolutely dynamite pizza joint for you guys, New York Pizza Cafe in Venice.

You guys originally from New York- You know how every transplanted New Yorker in sunny Florida bitches about- “How the pizza down here sucks?” Well, feed them over-at New York Pizza Cafe and unless there is something seriously wrong with them- they’ll swear they’re back home eating a slice!

The other day, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did a couple of New York Pizza Cafe’s slices and trust me, they easily matched-up against the best slices you, your friends, your mother, your aunt, your enemies grew-up on in the 5 boroughs!-and I don’t even know you, your friends, your mother, your aunt, your enemies!

Hole in the wall joint, pies/slices, calzones/garlic knots/subs/salads, order-pickup at counter, handful of tables, open Monday-Saturday 10:30am-9pm, closed Sunday!

Long story short, Vito- the owner told me some tale as-to how he was originally from Brooklyn so forth and so on- look, Jeff Eats was born and bred in Brooklyn- and I still don’t know how to steal a car! All I can tell you guys, is that this guy Vito-New York Pizza Cafe makes an amazing delicious thin crispy crust/ sweet sauce/ gooey cheese/ slight oil drip when folded-pointed down slice that absolutely kills!

Last but not least, killer pizza- 212 miles 1-way from Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode!

***** Burgers & Shakes, 7401 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, (305) 866-1145.

For our purposes we’re gonna call Burgers & Shakes “an out of sight, out of mind” fast food burger joint!

Real simple story, Jeffiut Eats first told you guys about Burgers & Shakes way-back on 6/18/14, truth be told, hadn’t been back since! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, 7401 Collins Avenue isn’t even remotely close to Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode- thus the “an out of sight, out of mind” handle!

Anyway,

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did dinner at Burgers & Shakes and like it did in 2014, the joint’s food, pleasant service, reasonable prices-blew us away! Delicious flat top grilled hamburgers/ French fries/ onion rings/ shakes, order-pickup at the counter, inside and outside seating.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, if you like hamburgers, French fries, onion rings, shakes- you’re gonna like Burgers & Shakes! For you guys not into hamburgers, French fries, onion rings, shakes- the joint has a real good handful of other “stuff” so there’s no way- that your’e gonna starve!

By the way, Burgers & Shakes is absolutely perfect for the night owl crowd, as it’s open 7 days a week 11am-4am!

You can check menu/info at burgers-and-shakes.com.

Posted on June 18th, 2014

***** Burgers & Shakes, 7401 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, (305) 866-1145.
Hole in the wall fast food hamburger- joint. Very limited indoor/outdoor seating. Order/pickup at counter. Handful of wines, 11 beers on tap/30 or so bottled.

For some reason, today- everybody plays Albert Einstein when it comes to hamburgers. This was too fatty, this was too pink, this was too soft. Enough with the TOOs…trust Jeff Eats on this one, there is way too much analyzing going on. To tell you the truth, I can’t recall the last time I had a burger that was so bad, that Jeff Eats didn’t finish it. For sure, some burgers are better than other burgers-but like 6 degrees of separation they are all kinda related.

Absolutely loved Burgers & Shakes’ flat top grilled cheeseburger, french fries, hot dog, onion rings and chocolate shake.

Not much more to tell you other than the joint is open 11am-4am 7days a week, plays classic rock and its website is www.burgers-and-shakes.com.

This contest started on 4/18/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Checkers Rally’s Gift Card

Jeff Eats got a $25 Checkers Rally’s 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 Checkers Rally’s location (checkers.com for locations, menu, prices).

* You’re Invited: Louie Bossi’s Grand Opening – Sunday, April 30th.

Literally 5 seconds ago- Jeff Eats received an e-mail with the below “invite”…

Sorta like someone giving you ice in the winter, if you catch my drift!

Jeff Eats is gonna pass on the “Grand Opening”- but don’t worry- I got Louie Bossi’s on my “to try” list!

For more information on Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria- louiebossi.com.

AND what the hell is “jet set casual attire”?

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You’re Invited: Louie Bossi’s Grand Opening – Sunday, April 30th

* 2017 Martin County Shrimp & Lobster Festival.

Jeff Eats just picked up to 2- 3 Day General Admission Tickets on eventbrite.com for 7 bucks a piece!

Just so you know, both Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge Starship fans!

from eventbrite.com

Come out with the whole family to enjoy Martin County Shrimp and Lobster Festival May 12th-14th at beautiful Memerioal Park in Downtown Stuart Florida. The Park will be filled with Seafood vendors, crafters, kids games, and live concerts the whole weekend for the whole family to enjoy.
Friday May 12th: (gates 5pm) Headliner 8pm: Badfish “A Tribute to Sublime” //Saturday May 13th: (gates 11am) Headliner 8pm: Starship feat. Mickey Thomas // Sunday May 14th: (gates 11am) Headliner 8pm: “THE FAMILY STONE” featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and original founding members of Sly & The Family Stone, Jerry Martini and Greg Errico featuring Phunne Stone 2017 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SLY & THE FAMILY STONE
Use the share tools on this event page to let your friends know where you will be. Please Print PDF ticket for entry into event. No Refund Event. Rain or Shine Event. No outside coolers are permitted NO RE ENTRY

DATE AND TIME
Fri, May 12, 2017, 5:00 PM –
Sun, May 14, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT
LOCATION
Memorial Park
300 Southeast Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34994
Tickets: eventbrite.com

**** The Three Coins Diner, 7410 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 774-5269.

Got a terrific diner for you guys, The Three Coins Diner in Tampa.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats recently did- lunch at The Three Coins Diner and I gotta tell you- the joint blew all four of us away!

Just so you guys and Jeff Eats are on the same page, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gigantic fans of the “mom & pop” diner concept. Maybe it’s a Brooklyn thing, but for as long as we can remember- dating back to the 1950’s we’ve been eating in diners! For what it’s worth, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats are also diner “fans”- but based on the fact that Florida (where they were raised) has very few 24/7 diners, they are far from being the diner experts that their parents, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are!

Long story short, The Three Coins Diner which has been around since 1984 is the real deal- it’s open 24 hours/7 days a week, does breakfast/lunch/dinner around the clock, gigantic menu, dynamite food, booth/table/counter seating, handful of outdoor tables, flat top grill, reasonable prices, big portions, owned and operated by Greeks, super pleasant service, easy going no drama vibe, cool looking “old” diner decor!

Like I said 2 seconds ago, The Three Coins Diner blew all 4 of us away!

For menu/prices/info check
The Three Coins Diner is open- 24/7- and the way Jeff Eats got it figured, there is no way anything in Florida stays open 24/7 unless it’s doing plenty of business!

Trust Jeff Eats, if you’re into “diners”- you’ll love The Three Coins Diner!

* Dom Irrera.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been Dom Irrera fans for something like 40 years!

Irrera the “light blue” national touring headliner comedian- just announced 3-shows at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton, Friday, 4/28 (8pm), Saturday 4/29 (8pm & 10pm).

If you haven’t yet seen Dom Irrera, trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that the guy is absolutely brilliant- and he’ll have you laughing your ass-off!

The Skinny:

Dom Irrera

Friday, 4/28 (8pm) & Saturday, 4/29 (8pm & 10pm).

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road Suite #10,
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com – check goldstar.com for discount tickets

from bocablackbox.com
When Dom Irrera takes the stage, he does not simply get on it, he owns it!

Dom projects a singular charisma that firmly engages audiences from the opening moment and doesn’t let go until the end of the performance, and beyond.

Trying to analyze what makes a comedian special is typically a fool’s errand, but we’ll give it a go: With Dom, it seems to be a blend of regular-guy presence and relaxed, effortless delivery-and, of course, what he’s delivering is top-notch material, laced with an array of colorful characters and voices. Beyond beautifully-crafted jokes and routines, Dom’s also giving the audience one-man sketches and bursts of improv. You can catch one his three shows here at the Boca Black Box this April!

* Soul Crooners- Classic Soul, Motown & More!

This show is so good- that you guys absolutely must see it…

Soul Crooners- Classic Soul, Motown & More!

All I can tell you guys- buy tickets, go see the show and you can thank Jeff Eats later!

The Skinny:

from kravis.org
Soul Crooners is a celebration of the music that ushered in a new era of soul during the ‘70s. The music was known for combining lush orchestrations with great vocalists who could sing unforgettable melodies and heavenly harmonies. Nate Jacobs, founding artistic director of Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, has written and adapted the show that takes on classics such as Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by the Temptations, “I Want You Back” by the Jackson 5 and James Brown’s “I Feel Good.” In all, there are more than 40 soul songs in the show.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Rinker Playhouse
701 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Box Office: (561) 832-7469
Tickets: kravis.org

Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 PM
Friday, April 28 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 30 at 1:30 PM