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Barn Bites (Hollywood)

Posted on February 14th, 2017 · American Breakfast Desserts Hollywood · 1 Comment »

***** Barn Bites, 1940 North 30th Road (Stand #125), Hollywood, Florida 33021, (305) 912-9332.

Every so often, Jeff Eats comes across a joint that is so scarily-good that while I’m eating there- in my head, I’m busy writing a story about it for you guys!

This past Sunday (2/12/17), Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at Barn Bites, a brunch-lunch/eat at counter “stand” located in the Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood…

Here’s Barn Bites’ menu:

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, this joint’s food is off the chart delicious!




Now, if Jeff Eats got his facts straight, Barn Bites is open Saturday & Sunday 9am-4:30pm, closed Monday-Thursday and you can check barnbites.com for info/etc.

This joint is an absolute must try!

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Cookie Dough Fast Food Stores

Posted on February 13th, 2017 · American Desserts Fast Food Music/Events/Other · 9 Comments »

* Cookie Dough Fast Food Stores

Jeff Eats knows that you guys like to “hear about” retail fast-fast food “concepts” making their way across America!

With the above in mind, take a look at DO, Cookie Confections, 550 LaGuardia Place, New York, New York 10012, (646) 892-3600 cookiedonyc.com- a perfect example of a Cookie Dough Fast Food Store…

The basic concept, replace yogurt and ice cream with cookie dough!

Look for loads of franchised “Cookie Dough Fast Food Stores” with all kinds of cute names- to soon be popping up all over America…

Jeff Eats smells big time FAD & BUST in the making!

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Bulk Candy Store (West Palm Beach)

Posted on February 13th, 2017 · American Desserts Fast Food West Palm Beach · 1 Comment »

***** Bulk Candy Store, 235 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33413, (561) 540-1600.

Got a really-really-really good one for you guys, Bulk Candy Store which is an online distributor/retail candy-popcorn store in West Palm Beach! No bs here- this joint literally sells every type/brand of candy/popcorn that mankind has ever created!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one…

You guys gotta checkout Bulk Candy Store!

Online: bulkcandystore.com

Bulk Candy Store’s retail store/showroom is located at:
235 North Jog Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33413
(561) 540-1600

Hours:
M,T,W, F: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

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Win A $50 Madisons York Grill & Bar Gift Card (Boca Raton)

Posted on February 13th, 2017 · American Boca Raton Deals Music/Events/Other · 17 Comments »

This contest started on 2/12/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Madisons York Grill & Bar Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Madisons New York Bar & Grill 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 $50 Gift Card is good at Madisons New York Grill & Bar, 2066 Northwest Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 994-0808- (check menu, location, info at madisonsnewyork.com).

Posted on April 9th, 2015

***** Madisons New York Grill & Bar, 2066 Northwest Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 994-0808.

Jeff Eats is gonna label Madisons New York Grill & Bar- one of the best American-Style joints in South Florida!

Just had lunch at this American-Style joint and I am telling you that the food-service-prices were all-right on the money!

The full-rack of bbq baby-back ribs (with a baked potato) that I had- was absolutely delicious…Mrs. Jeff Eats’ Caesar salad and cheeseburger/French fries were also delicious.

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Madisons on 1/4/14…somethings bear repeating- so here goes…

January 4, 2014
***** Madisons New York Grill & Bar, 2066 Northwest Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 994-0808.

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of friends gave “American-Style” Madisons New York Grill & Bar in Boca Raton a shot–and I gotta tell you, the joint literally blew our socks-off. No fooling around here…Madisons food and service were terrific!

Real quick, Madisons is a Canadian based restaurant chain that currently owns/operates 14 restaurants in Quebec, 1 in Boca Raton and has 1- under construction in Pompano Beach. If you think–Houston’s, J. Mark’s and J. Alexander’s you’ll be on the right décor page. The Boca Raton joint opened about 1-week ago, in a completely renovated building that at one time or another housed California Pizza Kitchen, Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House, Copper Canyon Grill and Stephane’s Steak & Seafood. The restaurant has both indoor/outdoor patio seating and a separate full-bar area with something like 9 flat screen tvs.

As I mentioned 16 seconds ago, Madisons’ food and service were terrific…no ifs or buts, but the guys who own Madisons-know how to run a restaurant. Every dish that hit our table was exactly as ordered, glasses were continuously refreshed by Dave “The” Waiter-and during the evening we were “visited” by GM-Charles, Front Of The House Manager-Juan and Owner-Steve. Just so you know, Jeff Eats’ eagle eye caught- that every table in our section got the exact-same management treatment.

Let’s talk food…

Real simple menu–8 appetizers ($8-17), 6 meal salads ($15-$20), 5 sandwiches/burgers ($14-$18), 12 entrees ($16-$37), handful of salads/sides ($4-$8), handful of desserts ($5-$8).

Our table “had”–Three Cheese Garlic Bread, House Salad, Mykonos Style Greek Salad, Quinoa Caprese Salad, Cheeseburger With French Fries, Crab Cake Sandwich, Baby Back Ribs, Key Lime Pie, Brownie With Vanilla Ice Cream…everything was delicious. Just so you know, the garlic bread appetizer easily fed 4-people, the salads and desserts large enough for 2-people to share.

For you-guys who like more “review detail”…the French fries weren’t as delicious as everything else–but Owner-Steve told me, that fresh-handcut fries would soon be replacing the frozen product being used. I must tell you-that the garlic bread appetizer topped with melted Monterey Jack/cheddar/parmesan cheese was off-the-chart. To be perfectly honest, 2-orders of that garlic bread with a 2-liter bottle of ice-cold Coke and Jeff Eats could do some serious damage to himself…a definite must order.

Look! I could go on and on–as to how the ribs were basted with a delicious sweet bbq sauce, or how the crab cakes were loaded with crab (what else?) with virtually no filler, or how the cheeseburger which came on a lightly toasted bun-was topped with shredded lettuce/tomato slice/pickles spears and a mustard/ketchup/mayo dressing, but I won’t.

At this stage of the game, you may want to check www.madisonsnewyork.com for menu/prices.

The truly amazing thing about Madisons was that the service was impeccable…to be honest with you, Jeff Eats went into this thing-thinking a hiccup or two, afterall it was a brand new joint…but au contraire (hey! I told you that the chain is out of Quebec!)—the food and service couldn’t have been better.

Let me wrap this all up for you,

Madisons is going to be a huge winner. Mark these words–perfect for the business lunch crowd–perfect for the happy hour crowd–perfect for both Boca Raton’s young families and its 55+ crowd.

No question in Jeff Eats’ mind, Madisons can definitely hold its own against local “American Style” players–The Cheesecake Factory, Houston’s and J. Alexander’s.

A cursory “menu-look” found Madisons’ price-points $2-$5 lower than its “next door” neighbor Houston’s…..Hey! I already told you- The guys who own this joint know how to run a restaurant.

One final thought, a little bird told Jeff Eats that Madisons owns the Boca Raton property/building–so, to paraphrase poet Ernest Henley – Madisons is the master of its fate, captain of its soul (I know, I know a bit dramatic).

Madisons is open Monday-Sunday 11am-11pm.

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Win A $50 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card

This contest started on 2/12/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Dunkin’ Donuts 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 $50 Gift Card is good at any Dunkin’ Donuts location. You can check dunkindonuts.com for locations/info.

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Win A $50 Houston’s Gift Card (Boca Raton, North Miami, Pompano Beach)

This contest started on 2/12/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Houston’s Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Houston’s Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

Jeff Eats maybe going out on a limb here, but I’m gonna assume that you guys know what Houston’s is all about…For you guys who don’t, 1. Where- you been? and 2. American-Style casual-joint with a limited menu- but you’ll definitely find what to eat, delicious food, separate full liquor bar, solid-very attentive service, “could be” cheaper prices- but you won’t need a second job to pay the bill, always a wait to get in, 3 Florida locations and 14 more in other states!

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 $50 Gift Card is good at any Houston’s location (check menu, locations, info at hillstone.com).

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DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 2/12/17- China Star Chinese Restaurant- Coral Springs)

Posted on February 12th, 2017 · Chinese Coral Springs Dish Of The Week Fast Food · No Comments »

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 2/12/17).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN (Lunch Special: entree, fried or white rice/can of soda)
$6.30

China Star Chinese Restaurant
1430 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs
(954) 341-0088
coralspringschinastar.com
Latest Review: 12/13/11

China Star’s $5.70-$6.30 Lunch Special- entree, fried or white rice, can of soda- is a great deal! Jeff Eats loves the joint’s General Tso’s Chicken- but trust me, there are a ton of other entrees to choose from! The Lunch Special is available Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm.

Posted on December 13th, 2011 · Chinese Coral Springs

***** China Star Chinese Restaurant, 1430 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33071, (954) 341-0088.

China Star Chinese Restaurant—actually the name should be, China Star Chinese Takeout Only…so don’t plan on spending a leisurely evening eating at the joint, ’cause you can’t.

The other night I “got” wonton soup, bbq ribs, fried dumplings, egg rollds, roast pork fried rice, general tso’s chicken, sweet & sour pork, pepper steak, shrimp in lobster sauce. Applying my-Brooklyn-Jewish circa 1950’s taste test—I’m gonna rate the food very good. If this one was closer to my house, I’d be a regular there. Just so you know, I thought that the egg rolls and general tso’s chicken were extra-good.

For you guys who live or work in China Star’s neighborhood–if you didn’t already know, now you know- about a really good Chinese takeout joint. You can check menu/prices at www.coralspringschinastar.com

China Star is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday noon-10pm.

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Blondie- Internet Pre-Sale (Hard Rock Live- Hollywood, Hard Rock Live-Orlando)

Posted on February 11th, 2017 · Deals Hollywood Music/Events/Other Orlando · 4 Comments »

* Blondie- Internet Pre-Sale.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats love this band!

She maybe pushing 72- but Debbie will always be the Queen of New Wave and Punk Music!

Hard Rock Live- Hollywood, Tuesday, 8/8/17

Hard Rock Live- Orlando, Wednesday, 8/9/17

Internet Pre-Sale…2/13-2/16

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Code: GLASS



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Al’s Pizza (Kissimmee)

Posted on February 11th, 2017 · American Fast Food Italian Pizza Subs/Salads · 1 Comment »

***** Al’s Pizza, 1107 West Bryan Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741, (407) 935-0063.

Got a real good “takeout only” pizza joint for you guys, Al’s Pizza in Kissimmee.

Long story short, for something like 20 years-Jeff Eats has been hearing about Al’s Pizza…yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats finally got the chance to check the joint out! Talk about a simple concept, “handful” of menu-items, no indoor or outdoor seating, order/pickup at outdoor window, eat in your car/eat standing outside/take food to “wherever”…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats loved Al’s Pizza’s pizza- and-the joint’s “no frills/no nothing” vibe!

For you inquisitive types, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Eats ate in our parked 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe- washing the pizza down with 3 cans of Sunkist Orange Soda…cost of cheap date- $15.24!

Al’s Pizza is open 7 days a week 10am-11pm.

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Win A $50 Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Gift Card

Posted on February 10th, 2017 · American Deals Fast Food Italian Pizza · 23 Comments »

This contest started on 2/10/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza 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 $50 Gift Card is good at any Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza restaurant (for locations, menu, info- blazepizza.com).


Posted on March 4th, 2015
***** Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza, 2146 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 923-9353

Way-back on July 3, 2014 Jeff Eats did a story (reprinted down below) about California based “make your own” pizza chain Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza-and its plans to enter the Florida market…

Long story short, Blaze currently has something like 60 locations nationwide which include 1-in Boca Raton, 1-in Fort Lauderdale. 1-in Gainesville, 1-in Sarasota…locations in Davie, Orlando, Tallahassee, Jacksonville are under construction.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gave Blaze’s Boca Raton joint which opened a couple of weeks ago- a shot and I gotta tell you that we were impressed! By the way, the joint has both inside and outdoor patio seating- so you guys with dogs…

Now, nothing for nothing, Henry Ford invented this assembly-line “thing” a hundred years ago, or at least I think he did…and Subway and Chipotle have it down to a science…that said- dough, pick your sauce, pick your toppings- into a stone hearth oven for 3 minutes- pay $5-$10- 11″ pizza delivered to your table!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did a Simple Pie (mozzarella, parmesan, red sauce) and a Meat Eater (pepperoni, crumbled meatballs, red onion, mozzarella, red sauce) and like I just said, very impressed. Delicious crust, nice sweet sauce- and it didn’t taste like “fast food”…as good- as most of the full service coal-oven and wood fired pizza joints down here-that bang you for a whole lot more money!

For sure, Blaze has the obligatory salads- but the real game here is pizza.

Trust Jeff Eats, you won’t be disappointed!

You can check the Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza story/menu/locations/info out at blazepizza.com.

Blaze Fast- Fire’d Pizza is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm

One final note, not to sound like a college professor or nothing- but if you check, Jeff Eats has a couple of stories about the “make your own” pizza business- hopefully this “pizza segment” doesn’t mimic the self-serve yogurt craze of just a few short years ago…a word to the wise to potential franchisees and others- THERE ARE ONLY JUST SO MANY OF THESE TYPE JOINTS THAT ANY ONE GIVEN MARKET CAN COMFORTABLY HANDLE!


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July 3, 2014
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza.

Way back on December 29, 2011 Jeff Eats did a story on-the make your own fast food pizza business. If you like, you can read that story, if not, not!

Anyway,

In recent years, a number of “make your own pizza” joints have opened in the United States…you can do the research-there are a ton of franchise operations peddling the concept…right off the top of my head, Uncle Maddio’s, Top That! Pizza, Your Pie, Pie-Ology, Pie-Lingual, MOD Pizza, Pie Five Pizza–if Jeff Eats “gave” it some thought, I’m sure I could up with other-names.

Real simple concept,

You pick your dough, you pick your sauce, you pick your cheese, you pick your toppings…the pizza is “assembled” in front of you at the counter, then cooked and delivered to your table. No brain cancer surgery here, you’ve seen the “assembly line” formula used on subs, yogurt, soft serve, burgers, hot dogs-before.

Just wanted to let you guys know -that Lebron James just invested in a Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza franchise that plans on opening 10 Florida stores…not sure of exact locations, but at least one of these-make your own pizza joints will be in Boca Raton -and plans to be open sometime within the next 6 months. Really know very little about Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza except that the parent comes out of California and that it currently has something like 25 locations in the western part of the United States with a heavy presence in California.

Can’t resist…I guess that all of that Heat money is burning a hole in Lebron’s pocket.

So,

Let’s keep an eye out for Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza…and see if Lebron knows how to play in the fast food make your own pizza league.

You can follow Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza at blazepizza.com.