This article first appeared on 10/23/16. Jeff Eats just checked the Willow Theatre’s box-office (willowtheatre.org) and there are only 23 tickets -left for today’s matinee (Sunday- 1/8/17- 2pm) show. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Johnny Dee & The Starlights puts on a 50s & 60s Rock N Roll show- that is not to be missed! If you’re into Holly, Orbinson, Cash, Dion & The Belmonts, The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Beatles, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, The Crystals,..you gotta go!

Johnny Dee & The Starlights
Posted on October 23rd, 2016 ·
* Johnny Dee & The Starlights.
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen Johnny Dee & The Starlights- and they are terrific!

Fans of 50’s & 60’s Rock n Roll- Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Go see this “show”- You’ll love it!

The Skinny:

Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park
300 South Military Trail
Boca Raton, Florida 33486

Box Office: (561) 347-3948
Tickets/info: willowtheatre.org

Johnny Dee & The Starlights

Presented by Johnny Dee & The Starlights

Date & Time:

Saturday, January 7 at 8pm
Sunday, January 8 at 2pm

Tickets:

$25 per person

Description:

Johnny Dee & the Starlights is a ’50s & ’60s tribute band playing the hits of Buddy, Hank, Roy, Elvis & many, many more. They are a true time machine back to the early days of rock ‘n roll, pop and country delivering all of your classic favorites with a passion, energy and authenticity that brings new life to the familiar sounds of the era.

Posted on December 2nd, 2015
* Johnny Dee and the Starlights.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats:

Jeff,

Long time reader. Love the Jeff Eats’ site.
I need a great 50s-60s Rock N Roll band for a charity event that I am the Chairperson of. The charity event is in September, 2016 and will be held in North Miami. Expecting around 300 people.
I have seen a number of south Florida 50s-60s bands and although many are very good, I would love to have a band that is really special and if possible not based in the immediate area so that its appearance will be be fresh, in that most if not all of the guests have never seen the band before.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Tanya
_____

Tanya:

Got the perfect band for you, Johnny Dee and the Starlights (I know-Joey Dee & The Starliters)!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, the band is amazingly-good!

Jeff Eats is thinking (actually I’m knowing) that your crowd will go absolutely nuts over Johnny Dee and the Starlights- as they put on a great show! I’m also thinking, that because Johnny Dee and the Starlights is based out of Orlando and seldom plays- Dade/Broward/Palm Beach Counties- that most of your guests- will not have seen the band before!

Like I said before, the band is amazingly good!

You can check the band out at johnnydeeandthestarlights.com.

Thanks for reading…

from johnnydeeandthestarlights.com

Calling themselves “your time machine back to the early days of rock ‘n’ roll,” this Florida band features music made famous by Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, and Elvis Presley, among many others. Songs include classics like “Runaround Sue,” “Only the Lonely,” and “Unchained Melody.” Come hear the hits of yesteryear played the way they were meant to be played!

MORE ABOUT JOHNNY DEE AND THE STARLIGHTS
Johnny Dee and the Starlights play the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s with such passion, intensity, and authenticity that you’ll swear you’ve been transported back in time. Much more than your average cover band, Johnny Dee and the Starlights are out to change the way you think about tribute performances. Featuring popular actor and musician Andy Matchett as Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Hank Williams, and his own alter ego, Johnny Dee – along with a five-piece band, including the lovely Starlettes – this is a performance you will not want to miss!

Rated G

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-1/8/17).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MAPLE PECAN DANISH
$2.79

Danish Pastry Co. (The Scandinavian Bakery & Coffee House)
2031 Tyler Street
Hollywood
(954) 362-4366
thescandinavianco.com
Latest Review: 3/7/14

If this joint was “closer” to Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton abode, I’d weigh something like 545 lbs!

Danish Pastry Co. (Hollywood)
Posted on March 7th, 2014

***** Danish Pastry Co., 2031 Tyler Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020, (954) 362-4366.

Real simple bakery/coffee concept going on here…small store, window-counter seating/handful of tables outside—order at/pickup at the counter…

Danish Pastry’s menu has something like 25 different freshly baked pastries, danish, croissants-and orange juice/coffee/tea.

You can check www.danishpastryco.com for pastry/danish/beverage selection-prices.

Look!-based on my double chin…

It would be fair to say, that Jeff Eats in his day, has eaten his fair share of danish and croissants…with that in mind- the cinnamon swirl, maple pecan plait and chocolate bun that I recently had- were delicious.

Trust me on this one, you ain’t gonna find stuff like this at Publix or specialty markets like Doris Italian Market & Bakery or Joseph’s Classic Market.

Really have no opinion on the brewed coffee that I had…to this very day, Jeff Eats can’t quite wrap his head around the $2.50-$—(you fill in the number) cup of coffee concept…I still remember 10 cent-cups at Brooklyn’s- Garfield’s Cafeteria circa 1965–gonna sound crazy, but give or take-all black coffee tastes good to me.

While I’m on the subject of coffee-bet you a buck that in a blind taste test- Julio Valdez or whatever the hell his name is/was (I know it’s Juan) couldn’t tell one coffee bean from another-for sure this guy, Robert Schultz got a ton of people drinking the Kool-Aid… But that’s just what Jeff Eats thinks! As my late uncle by marriage Sam Ting use to say…”Jeff Eats, bet you a buck-that if I blindfold you-you couldn’t tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi.” Uncle Sam was a very bright man–who knew a-lot of “things.”

Anyway…

Danish Pastry Co. is open Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 9am-4pm.

This contest started on 1/6/17. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $50 Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen 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 Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445 (561) 498-4900. Check poppiesdelray.com for menu/info.

Posted on July 11th, 2008

***** Poppies Restaurant & Delicatessen, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445 (561) 498-4900.

Poppies is a New York “kosher style” deli. Poppies plays” in the same South Florida market as Too-Jays, 3G’s Deli, Gourmet Deli (just to name a few)… not to mention every neighborhood bagel joint.

Poppies is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poppies in addition to its sit-down business, does a tremendous amount of take-out and catering.

I am sure that you have a favorite South Florida– New York “kosher style” deli joint…

Trust me on this, Poppies is right up there with the best of them. Very good food…Very good prices…Terrific menu selection…Large/attractive looking joint with an excellent appetizing department.

* New York Bee Gees.

If you’re a Bee Gees’ fan, you don’t want to miss this Long Island, New York based tribute band which will have you swearing that the freaking Bee Gees are really on the stage! Trust Jeff Eats when i tell you, I’ve seen my fair share of “tribute bands”- and these guys are about as good as it gets! The New York Bee Gees’ Boca Black Box gig on Saturday, 2/18/2017 is currently the group’s only public-Florida date, so if you wanna see them, don’t fool around in the ticket department- because this show is gonna sell-out real fast! For you skeptics out there- as to how good the New York Bee Gees really are, go check newyorkbeegees.com!

The Skinny:
New York Bee Gees
Saturday Night, 2/18/17 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com. goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from goldstar.com
Disco wouldn’t have the same groove if it weren’t for the Bee Gees. Capturing those stunning falsettos and infectious hip-shaking beats with uncanny accuracy, The New York Bee Gees pays homage to the iconic ’70s group with the ultimate tribute concert at the Boca Black Box. Get ready to relive the group’s iconic sound with monster hits including “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever.” You’ll also hear them embrace earlier works, including “To Love Somebody,” “I’ve Gotta Get a Message To You” and “Massachusetts.”

* Foxy Brown’s 2nd Annual Pajama-Pancake Party.

Jack & Jill Children’s Center- an absolutely phenomenal community group…check “them” out at jackandjillcenter.com.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I sleep au naturel- that said, I’ll dig up some “clothes” for this one…

Sat, February 25, 2017
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

The Foxy Brown
723 East Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Foxy Brown’s 1st Annual Pajama-Pancake Party (photos)

* Willie Barcena.

Definitely one of America’s funniest national headlining “light blue” comedians!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Willie Barcena will have you laughing your ass-off!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going…

Willie Barcena
Saturday Night, 1/7/17 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
S8221 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561-483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com. goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com

Willie’s talent has garnered him 10 appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Jay even invited Willie to perform for the troops in Afghanistan. Barcena helped provide much-needed laughter to that part of the world. After 12 years of stand-up road work Willie is now ready for new challenges. He has written and performed a one-man show entitled Cry Like a Man. This highly acclaimed performance demonstrates the struggle of a blue-collar comic in today’s society.

In addition to being a comedy road warrior, Willie has appeared on many TV shows including: Moesha, The Wayans Brothers, and he was chosen to be the host of the popular Si-Tv production Latino Laugh Festival – The Show. He’s also made multiple appearances on tours such as Que Locos, Latino Laugh Festival, Montreal’s Just for Laughs, and Crown Royal Latin All Stars Comedy Explosion. Most recently, Willie had his one hour Comedy Central which was received with raved reviews.

This contest started on 11/12/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win 2-Tickets To: Eddie Money & Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas.

Way back on 9/19/16 Jeff Eats “did” a contest: Win 2-Tickets To: Eddie Money & Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas. Already got a winner for that one!

Jeff Eats just got 2- more tickets to give-away…

Real simple game, the first 15 “comments” posted-will be entered in a “blind-pick” with the winner receiving 2-tickets to Eddie Money & Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas’ January 14, 2017 Pompano Beach Amphitheater concert! One “comment” per day- per IP Address!

For you guys who want to cover all bases, you can catch tickets at pompanobeacharts.org and ticketmaster.com.

Posted on September 7th, 2016
* Pre Sale- Eddie Money & Starship.
Just announced!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are really looking forward to seeing- this one!

Eddie Money & Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas
Two Headliners, One Night Only
Saturday, January 14, 2017 (8pm)
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Special Presale Offer*
Now Through Thursday, 9/8 at 10pm
Ticketmaster.com & Enter Code: paradise

Saturday, January 14, 2017
Doors Open 7:00pm, Show Starts 8:00pm
Tickets: $25-$80
Service fees and credit card charges may apply

The Pompano Beach Amp is proud to announce their first concert of 2017. Eddie Money and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will kick off the New Year with a rockin’ double headliner show. The concert will have fans singing all night long as both Eddie and Mickey crank out decades of hits.

Eddie Money burst onto the scene with his double-platinum album on Columbia Records in 1977 spawning the two hits “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham raved, “Eddie has it all…not only can he sing, write, and play; he’s a natural performer.”

Over the course of his storied career, Money sold over 28 million records and amassed over 20 hits with overwhelming success at both Pop and Rock radio including “Shakin’,” “I Think I’m in Love,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “We Should Be Sleeping,” “Walk On Water,” “I’ll Get By,” and his legendary hit with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight”. Money’s songs have appeared in dozens of movies including, television shows and hit video games including “Mall Cop”, the infamous Geico commercial, “Grand Theft Auto”, and “Guitar Hero”.

Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades of the 80’s and 90’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with The Elvin Bishop Band.

In 1979, Mickey’s joined Jefferson Starship and his powerful vocals brought a new wave of success. The group was renamed Starship and had an amazing string of hits including “No Way Out,” “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and an Oscar nomination for the #1 hit “Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now,” from the movie Mannequin. Other top hits included “Find Your Way Back,” “Stranger,” “Laying It On the Line” and “It’s Not Over Till It’s Over” which became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987. Moreover, every Starship album released since 1979 has gone Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum. Mickey’s stellar voice and video charisma on Starship’s video classics have become staples on MTV and VH1. Material covered in Starship’s live performance ranges from Mickey’s tenure with The Elvin Bishop Band and Starship, as well as songs from his two solo albums.

The Pompano Beach Amp is proud to announce their first concert of 2017. Eddie Money and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will kick off the New Year with a rockin’ double headliner show. The concert will have fans singing all night long as both Eddie and Mickey crank out decades of hits.

Eddie Money burst onto the scene with his double-platinum album on Columbia Records in 1977 spawning the two hits “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” Legendary rock impresario Bill Graham raved, “Eddie has it all…not only can he sing, write, and play; he’s a natural performer.”

Over the course of his storied career, Money sold over 28 million records and amassed over 20 hits with overwhelming success at both Pop and Rock radio including “Shakin’,” “I Think I’m in Love,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “We Should Be Sleeping,” “Walk On Water,” “I’ll Get By,” and his legendary hit with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight”. Money’s songs have appeared in dozens of movies including, television shows and hit video games including “Mall Cop”, the infamous Geico commercial, “Grand Theft Auto”, and “Guitar Hero”.

Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades of the 80’s and 90’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with The Elvin Bishop Band.

In 1979, Mickey’s joined Jefferson Starship and his powerful vocals brought a new wave of success. The group was renamed Starship and had an amazing string of hits including “No Way Out,” “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and an Oscar nomination for the #1 hit “Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now,” from the movie Mannequin. Other top hits included “Find Your Way Back,” “Stranger,” “Laying It On the Line” and “It’s Not Over Till It’s Over” which became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987. Moreover, every Starship album released since 1979 has gone Gold, Platinum, or Multi-Platinum. Mickey’s stellar voice and video charisma on Starship’s video classics have become staples on MTV and VH1. Material covered in Starship’s live performance ranges from Mickey’s tenure with The Elvin Bishop Band and Starship, as well as songs from his two solo albums.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1806 NE 6th St – Pompano Beach

Date/Time
Date(s) – 01/14/2017
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

* The B Street Band.

Arguably, America’s best Springsteen tribute band…

Complimentary Shows:

THE B STREET BAND

Thursday, January 26
Legends Lounge/Seminole Casino Coconut Creek (Coconut Creek)

Friday, January 27
Seminole Tampa Hard Rock (Tampa)

Check bstreetband.com for locations/info.

* Drink Tangerine Juice.

This article originally appeared on October 13, 2014. Do Jeff Eats a big favor and give-it-a-read! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, no-one really knows for sure how the future is gonna break for them, one way or the other! That said, this Tangerine “stuff” makes a whole lot of sense to me!

Posted October 13, 2014
* Drink Tangerine Juice.

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite “drinks” is fresh squeezed tangerine juice.

Take a look at the below-article -Health Benefits of Tangerine Juice (juicebenefits.com)-I already knew the stuff was really good for me, but didn’t know that it was REALLY THAT GOOD for me!

Now, with tangerine season (November-April) nearing…Jeff Eats was thinking- just maybe, it wouldn’t hurt for you guys to plan on drinking an 8oz glass a day, could it? Just so we are straight, I got a “D” in junior high school biology- so if you go into diabetic shock or some other “shock” drinking this stuff- don’t-be suing Jeff Eats based on the claim that I’m some kind of a science/health expert!

By the way, Jeff Eats doesn’t “do” PASTEURIZED fresh squeezed tangerine juice…there are plenty of south Florida markets that have unpasteurized fresh squeezed tangerine juice. The reasons- 1. unpasteurized juice tastes better than the tinkered stuff- does, 2. pasteurizing cooks many of the nutrients out of the juice. Just so you know, don’t waste your time “looking” in Publix- EVERY juice it stocks is pasteurized…I usually catch mine at The Boys Farmers Market (Delray Beach) or Whole Foods Market.

One final thought, if you haven’t got time to go “chasing” around looking for unpasteurized fresh squeezed tangerine juice–you can always just buy some tangerines at your local supermarket and do whatever you want with them…
*****
Health Benefits of Tangerine Juice.

Aside from being sweet and flavorful, tangerine juice has many benefits for your health. In terms of nutritional value and disease-fighting properties, tangerine juice has several advantages over orange juice. From protecting you from diseases and cancer to keeping you fuller longer, this juice has a health benefit for nearly everyone.

Nutritional Value – The Source Of The Health Benefits Of Tangerine Juice
Tangerine juice has all of the tangy flavor of orange juice but with added nutrition. This juice is an excellent source of many antioxidants, such as hesperetin, xanthins, lutein, beta-carotene, and narigenin. Anti-oxidants eliminate free radicals that can cause cancer, as well as fight aging. The anti-oxidant beta cryptoxanthin may reduce inflammation from arthritis. Lutein protects the eyes and helps you keep your eyesight sharp. The flavenoid tangeretin is a powerful agent that has been shown in studies to prevent skin cancer and helps stop the spread of breast-cancer cells. The flavonoids tangeretin and nobiletin have blood thinning and anti-inflammatory properties, which may reduce your risk of heart attacks.

Additionally, tangerine juice is chock-full of vitamin C, which boosts your immunity. Consuming adequate amounts of vitamin C helps your body fight infections from the common cold to the flu. In addition to helping increase your immune function, vitamin C helps your body absorb iron, and helps boost wound healing.

Tangerine juice contains folic acid and potassium, and it is also an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes regularity. Being regular has been proven to reduce your risk for developing some forms of cancer, such as colon cancer. The fiber also helps prevent your body from absorbing cholesterol. Fiber whisks some of the cholesterol content from your food out of your system, which can lower your blood levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol.

One serving of tangerine juice provides 20-percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. This is 10-times as much vitamin A as orange juice. Vitamin A is instrumental in protecting your eyesight, promoting immune function and bone and tissue health. The vitamin A in tangerine juice may also stimulate cell growth and cell division.

Antiseptic Properties
Tangerines have natural germ-fighting properties. Tangerine juice may help your body defend itself against an infection from the staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus is highly contagious and causes painful lesions and boils on the skin, particularly on the face or in other tender areas such as the groin or the armpits.

In addition to fighting harmful bacteria, the pectin in tangerine juice has been proven to help increase the number of beneficial bacteria in your intestines. These bacteria improve digestion and increases your body’s ability to defend against harmful bacteria which can cause inflammation and intestinal disorders. When harmful bacteria enter the gut, beneficial bacteria help usher the bad bacteria out of your system before they can cause an infection.

Diet Support
Tangerine juice is an excellent way to start your day if you are dieting. The fiber and carbohydrates in the juice help keep you feeling full, which will prevent over-indulgence later on. Additionally, the sweet finish of the tangerine flavor can help prevent the cravings for sugar that can derail a diet.

Starting your day with tangerine juice is a tasty and healthy way to boost your immunity, bolster your digestive and tissue health and protect your body against the ravages of cancer. Tangerine juice is powerful enough to do all of those things, yet it is so tangy-sweet and flavorful that you will forget all about its many health benefits and simply enjoy the flavor.

***** Wow! Fresh & Fast, 10902 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33618, (813) 440-4543.

Got a real good fast food/order-pickup at the counter/indoor table and booth seating/outdoor patio tables/drive thru- burger, pizza, hot dog, sandwich, salad joint for you guys…Wow! Fresh & Fast which currently has a joint in Brandon and a joint in Tampa, Florida!

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats did a recent lunch at the Tampa location and all I can say is WOW! (I know a bit corny, but it kinda works, don’t you think?).

Looky here! I don’t know about your family, but when I can get the Jeff Eats Family “fed” in a fast food joint or for that matter any joint- with a minimum of bitching (you know, this one wants tuna salad, this one doesn’t want tuna salad but wants a philly chicken cheesesteak sub-so forth and so on!)- I’m a real happy camper!

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, Wow! Fresh & Fast has reasonably priced dynamite food and a menu that has enough stuff on it- that everyone in your “party” is gonna find what to eat!

Wow! Fresh & Fast is open 7 days a week 10:30am-10pm.

You can check menu/prices/locations/info at wowthatsfresh.com.