***** Nick’s Pizza, 137 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 698-0333.

Got a real good mom & pop red sauce Italian joint for you guys, Nick’s Pizza in Deerfield Beach.

Now you guys and Jeff Eats both know that mom & pop red sauce Italian joints are literally a dime a dozen down here in sunny Florida- and for that matter- everywhere else in the good old USA! We also know, that some are good, some are real good, some are fair and some are straight-out lousy…well Nick’s Pizza is one of the real good ones!

Long story short, yesterday Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats did lunch at Nick’s and other than for a small dose of “family related drama” the 2 pizza slices/2 salads/1 cheese calzone/1 chicken parm sub/1 veal parm sub- meal went off without a hitch!

If you’re into mom & pop red sauce Italian joints- Jeff Eats can’t see you guys-not liking Nick’s Pizza which is open Monday-Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday noon-10pm.

This contest started on 1/30/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Olive Garden Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Olive Garden Gift Card Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 30 “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 Olive Garden location (check olivegarden.com for locations, menu, info).

Posted on January 19th, 2007

***** Olive Garden Restaurant, 22161 Powerline Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 750-0786.

I am going to assume that everyone “here” knows what an Olive Garden Restaurant is. For those who don’t, Olive Garden Restaurant is an enormous ITALIAN RESTAURANT CHAIN which has “tons” of locations in South Florida, not to mention the United States.

Olive Garden has something for everyone. It has soups, salads, appetizers, pastas, pizzas, fish/meat entrees etc. This joint is a “budget shop,” where you get lots-of-food at very reasonable prices. This joint is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

I recently had dinner at the Olive Garden Restaurant located on Powerline Road in Boca Raton, Florida and I “must” tell you, that the food was “pretty damn good.” Gourmet stuff? Now let’s not get “stupid” here. That said, the lasagna, meatballs, fettucine Alfredo, chicken parmigiana and shrimp primavera that I “sampled,” were not bad…not bad at all.

I usually don’t recommend chain-joints, but I am going to make an exception for Olive Garden. The next time you feel like having a nice, casual Italian lunch/dinner, without “going for your lungs, keep Olive Garden in mind.

* The Association, The Vogues, The Happenings’ Original lead Singer Bob Miranda.

This is an absolutely great lineup!

from showclix.com
On February 3, 2017, the Port St Lucie Civic Center will play host to a cavalcade of stars whose music filled the airwaves during the sixties. Bigger than any show we’ve ever done at the Civic Center, this show is jam-packed with hit records and the original singers who made them! Headlining the show are three of the most recognizable names of the era, each with a lengthy list of top ten hits to their name.

The Association, who just this year were inducted in the Pop Music Hall of Fame, scored three #1 smashes in their heyday – “Never My Love”, “Cherish” and “Windy”, “Along Comes Mary” and “Everything That Touches You”. They have sold over 80 million records, tapes, CDs and DVDs, earning 6 gold and 3 platinum discs along with seven Grammy Awards Nominations.

The Vogues featuring original lead singer Bill Burkette (“5 o’Clock World”, “Turn Around, Look at Me”, “My Special Angel”, “You’re the One”)

The Happenings’ original lead singer Bob Miranda (“See You in September”, “Go Away, Little Girl”, “I Got Rhythm.”)

Tickets: showclix.com or call 1-888-718-4253.
Tickets are also available at the Civic Center’s recreation desk.

Don’t miss this one-night-only rock and roll reunion. You’ll know all the words to all the hits and be dancing in the aisles.

LIVE ON STAGE at the
Port St. Lucie Civic Center
9221 SE Civic Center Pl.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Tickets: showclix.com

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-1/29/17).

One of Jeff Eats’favorite menu items…

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA (entree, house salad, pasta side, garlic rolls)
$14.00

Bruno’s Italian Restaurant
8556 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee
(407) 397-7577
brunos192.com
Latest Review: 5/6/14

Bruno’s- real good food, big portions, super pleasant service, very reasonable prices…

Posted on May 6th, 2014

***** Bruno’s Italian Restaurant, 8556 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34747, (407) 397-7577.

Do you remember as a kid, spelling Mississippi with just one eye? For some reason Kissimmee-got Jeff Eats thinking about that.

Anyway…

Got a -good “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you guys…Bruno’s Italian Restaurant in Kissimmee.

Now- just so we are straight with each other, nothing revolutionary going on here.

Solid enough- veal parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, pizza, baked ziti, shrimp scamp, garlic rolls… entrées (salad/pasta side/garlic rolls) run $9-$16–large 16″ pizza fetches 13 bucks.

To paraphrase the famous Cuban philosopher-Ricky Ricardo…”the best way to ‘splain’” Bruno’s–a real good place to know about- having already ridden Dumbo-and going for your lungs for 4-1 Day Magic Kingdom Tickets.

In all seriousness, if Bruno’s was in my neighborhood–Jeff Eats would definitely be a pretty steady eat-in/take-out customer.

You can check menu/prices/photos at www.brunos192.com.

Bruno’s Italian Restaurant is open 7 days a week 11:30am-11pm.

* Andrew Dice Clay.

Just announced!

One of America’s most controversial, outrageous, brilliant, famous comedians of all time just signed to play the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton on Friday-April, 28th & Saturday-April 29th…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are huge fans!

If you haven’t seen Dice “live”- Go See Him!

Guaranteed, both shows will be Sold-Out affairs!

The Skinny:

Andrew Dice Clay
Friday Night, 4/28/17 (8pm) & Saturday Night, 4/29/17 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office:(561)483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from andrewdiceclay.com

ANDREW DICE CLAY is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.”

Clay’s rise to fame was nothing less than meteoric; he became the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row and was the only performer ever “Banned For Life from MTV.”

Over the last few years, Clay’s career has experienced a resurgence, most notably when he starred to great critical acclaim alongside Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine, his recurring role on the final season of Entourage and Martin Scorsese’s Vinyl. His other notable TV credit is The Celebrity Apprentice, where he is proud to have been the first celebrity thrown off the show.

Clay has released numerous best-selling DVDs (No Apologies and Dice Rules!) and a string of multi-gold and platinum selling CDs (The Day The Laughter Died and Face Down, Ass Up). Dice also starred in several one-hour cable specials including: The Diceman Cometh and Indestructible.

In 2015, Simon & Schuster published Clay’s brutally honesty autobiography “The Filthy Truth.”

This contest started on 1/27/17. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $50 Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $50 Basilico’s Hand-Tossed 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 Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza, 9140 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33411, (561) 333-4949. For menu/info check basilicospizza.com.

Posted on September 29th, 2014
***** Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza, 9140 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33411, (561) 333-4949.

Last night, Jeff Eats took-out from red sauce Italian joint… Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza in Wellington. and I gotta tell you, this restaurant makes some really delicious stuff.

Real simple concept, order at the counter/takeout…or the food is delivered to something like 6 inside booths/handful of outside tables. By the way, the restaurant is located in a very quaint cool looking “New England” style strip-center…which also has a Chinese joint, a Dunkin’ Donuts, an ice cream store, a custom cake- making store, a liquor store–you won’t think- you’re in Florida! Real interesting, in addition to ice cream and yogurt-the ice cream store sells fresh orange juice quarts/gallons-candy by the pound, and has a whole area for fresh flowers…the Chinese joint which is basically a takeout has 4 large 6- seat booths-for those who want to eat-in. Like I said 1 second ago, the strip center has a real different feel to it!

Anyway…

Jeff Eats “got to” Basilico’s around 6:30pm last night and there was something like 8 guys behind the counter making pizzas etc. and 2 young ladies at the register. In the 25 minutes or so that I waited for my order, every booth inside was taken and I watched numerous pickups and phone orders being taken…I didn’t notice anyone eating outside.

Basilico’s menu is loaded with appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, strombolis, calzones, hot/cold subs, entrees. You can check its menu/prices at basilicospizza.com.

Ordered items included large 16″ pizza ($9.99), Chicken parmesan sub ($7.99), sausage & peppers stromboli ($6.79), eggplant parmesan entrée (pasta side/garlic breadsticks- $10.59) and like I said 3 seconds ago, the stuff was really delicious.

Look!

Jeff Eats has been to his fair share of red sauce Italian joints down here in south Florida and- this Basilico’s joint is a huge winner. The food was really-solid, the prices CHEAP (I believe I’m suppose to say inexpensive or very reasonable)-trust me, Basilico’s gives you a ton of food for cheap-money-and the food isn’t crap quality!

Let me wrap this up for you, if Basilico’s was by my house (which unfortunately it isn’t) Jeff Eats would definitely be a very steady customer.

Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza is open 7 days a week.

* Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration.

This is the 5th Annual Celebration- 2017 FREE EVENT! | Saturday, April 8th, 11 AM – 8 PM & Sunday, April 9th, 11 AM – 6PM Frost Park 300 Northeast 2nd Street.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats got this baby-penciled in on our calendar! The only question- do we do both days!

For more info- daniabeachartsandseafoodcelebration.com.

In The Heart Of Downtown Dania Beach, At Frost Park, Experience Two Days Of Fun And Excitement Featuring:
Fresh Delicious Seafood
Live National Band and all day live Music
Culinary Delights from Top Local Restaurants
Fine Arts, Crafters
Local Retailer Booths
Beer & Wine Garden
Magnificent Sand Sculptures
Family Activities, games, and rides
Chef Showcase featuring culinary imaginations and creations
Live Performance Art
And Much More!
Entertainment
The main stage comes alive with a dazzling line-up of entertainers in a variety of scheduled performances you won’t want to miss, ending with a National band entertainer TBA. Plan to stay for the day – bring your lawn chairs and blankets; relax and enjoy exciting entertainment and great food; and stroll through the Fine Arts Treasure Cove and Crafters Island.

“Dania Kids Beach Party Funville”

With activities for all ages, there will be something fun for everyone in the family. Some of our great attractions will include: The Choo Choo Train, bungee jump ride, Let’s Paint the Fire Truck, an Interactive Art Wall, a Youth Art Competition, and more. Join us to explore your artistic side!

In respect for other visitors, please leave your pets at home.

* New York Post Article.

Even Jeff Eats’ beloved New York Post doesn’t know how to write a story!

Just read “Gambler ‘hits’ bank”…

Don’t you guys think that this New York Post article needed one more paragraph?

Jeff Eats does…

* Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered.
This article first appeared on 12/23/16. Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 tickets on goldstar.com for tonight’s (Friday-1/27/17) show! If you go tonight and aren’t a disgruntled Jeff Eats’ reader or a pissed-off restaurant owner, please feel free to stop by and say hello!

Posted on December 23rd, 2016 ·
* Peter, Paul and Mary Rembered.
If you squint your eyes, you’ll swear that Peter, Paul and Mary are on the stage…

The Skinny:
from goldstar.com
The music of folk group Peter, Paul and Mary was an indelible soundtrack to the changing times of the 1960s. Today, tribute group Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered transports audiences back to those times with their note-perfect performances of hits like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Puff the Magic Dragon” and “If I Had a Hammer.” Combining costumes, impeccable harmonies and the exact arrangements of the original songs, this performance at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton is a folky flashback to days gone by.

Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered
Friday, 1/27/17 (8pm) & Saturday, 1/28/17 (7pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com. goldstar.com (discount tickets)

* CREAM- Weston’s Grand Opening!

Real fast story…retail ice cream store chain- currently with a load of franchised stores in California and a couple in Nevada is now expanding into Florida. For right now, CREAM has one Florida joint at 18719 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 1 joint in development in Pembroke Pines and this coming Saturday, January 28th- a joint opening in Davie (4448 Weston Road) thus the “flyer” below!

As you have probably figured out by now, Cream’s “hook” is gourmet ice cream sandwiches!

Jeff Eats has yet to try CREAM, so you guys are on your own on this one! Just between us, I’m thinking that- Jeff Eats could definitely handle CREAM’s stuff!

For more information on CREAM checkout creamnation.com.

DESCRIPTION
You’re ALL invited to help us celebrate

CREAM Weston’s Grand Opening!

Join us on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from NOON – 7pm.

Enjoy Free Ice Cream Sandwiches, DJ, Balloons, Prize Wheel and so much more!

*One per person.

We’re located at 4448 Weston Road, Davie, FL 33331 in the Office Depot plaza.