***** Breyers Coconut Fudge.

I must tell you guys – that this Breyers Coconut Fudge ice cream ($3.50- creamy coconut and coconut pieces with chocolatey fudge swirled throughout) that Jeff Eats picked-up at Publix a couple of hours ago- is totally off the chart amazing delicious!

This “one” was a real good find on my journey to 60-inch waist-land!

You can check breyers.com for info/retail locations.

This contest started on 12/14/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $75 Red Cow Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $75 Red Cow 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 $75 Gift Card is good at Red Cow, 1025 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 652-1524. Check menu/prices/info at redcowftl.com.

Posted on December 29th, 2015

***** Red Cow, 1025 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 652-1524.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats.

Jeff,

I really love good barbecue. I know there are loads of styles, but I was wondering what’s one of your best picks in the Fort Lauderdale area?

Thank you very much,

Gene Kennedy (Woodstock, New York)

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George Kennedy,

Not exactly sure what “type” (i.e. North Carolina, Memphis, North Carolina) of barbecue- you’re looking for…that said, Red Cow in Fort Lauderdale is one of “MY” absolute favorites. I love this joint’s food- not too smokey, just right!. Checkout the “story” Jeff Eats ran on January 4, 2015 which is printed down below. Also take a look at Red Cow’s website redcowftl.com for menu/prices/info.

Like I said at the top, I’m not exactly sure what type of barbecue you’re looking for- all I can tell you, is that Jeff Eats has eaten there a number of times- and each and every time the food killed! I might add, that I’ve taken a number of friends there to eat- and everybody loved the food! Now, I know there is nothing scientific about all of this- but I will tell you, most of my friends are major pain in the asses-so I’m kinda thinking that just maybe the food is pretty decent! But then again who knows?

If you end up trying Red Cow- careful on the ordering- the portions are enormous!

Thanks for reading…

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Posted January 4, 2015
***** Red Cow, 1025 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 652-1524.

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate in a bbq-joint named Red Cow. Just this simple, some of the most delicious bbq-that I’ve eaten in a very long time.. By the way don’t quote me, but I’m thinking the joint has been open something like 18 months!

I’d be lying to you-if I actually tried to explain the bbq-“style” Red Cow uses…I know that I have kids who went to sleep away camp in Asheville, North Carolina… I’ve flown over Dallas at least 23 times and I recall having been to Atlanta, Georgia 7 times- but I’m just not qualified to tell you styles.

Anyway,

Like I said 2.3 seconds ago, some of the most delicious bbq-going! For sure, I can tell you that the stuff is definitely “smoked”- but not smoked where the smoke overwhelms everything. I can also tell you, that Red Cow “uses” dry rubs and 3- actually make that 4 types of bbq-sauce if you want to “customize” your bbq.

Let me tell you what Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple “tried”…but before I do, I just want you to know, that Red Cow’s portions are ENORMOUS- so when you go, figure on sharing “dishes”- you’ll “save” some cash and- just as important, get to try-all kinds of stuff.

The folks who own Red Cow know what they are doing, they have a menu that has a handful of appetizers and salads, a list of bbq entrees that literally allows you to mix and match what shows up, a load of sandwiches, sides and desserts. Before Jeff Eats gets to the “eating”…I wanted to mention that our waiter Garrett was amazing-good. He knew the menu cold, made great recommendations and made sure that the beer and soda glasses were never empty.

Last night our party of 4- had…iron skillet corn bread, chopped salad, beef ribs, baby back pork ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, prime rib, rotisserie chicken, corn fritters, corn on the cob, cowboy mashed potatoes, jalapeno cheddar sausages, fried brussel sprouts, coleslaw, peanut butter/white chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream. Hey! I already told you that the portions were enormous and the joint lets you customize what shows up on your plate. Just so you don’t get scared- or nothing- the most expensive item on the menu the- Eat More Meat Combo runs 23 bucks and I’m telling you, it can easily feed 3 people (unless one of the 3 is my friend Bobby G. who clocks in around 287, wears a size 52 suit and claims to have some kinda gland problem).

Now, nothing for nothing- I tried everything…and of course- some stuff was better than some other stuff! I will tell you, that the chopped salad (shallot Dijon vinaigrette), beef brisket, prime rib, wagyu beef ribs, cowboy mashed potato and chicken were absolute dynamite and I do mean dynamite. Not to be too repetitive, everything we had was delicious, but the stuff I just mentioned- really caught my attention.

At this stage of the game you can check redcowftl.com for menu/prices/info.

Finally, real cool casual décor, full liquor bar, large tv screens, you can wear shorts/tee shirts/flip flops and the odds say-you’ll leave with a bag full of leftovers.

Red Cow is a winner. You definitely got to try this joint!

Red Cow is open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, Sunday for brunch 9:30am-1:30pm and then 1:30pm-9pm.

* Peace of Woodstock.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen this terrific 90 minute show- all I can tell you Baby Boomers out there- these guys will absolutely blow your mind!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are down for this one!

By the way, if the Boca Black Box date- doesn’t work for you, printed down below is Peace of Woodstock’s current- Florida tour schedule!

The Skinny:
Peace of Woodstock
Friday, May 12, 2017 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from peaceofwoodstock.com

This show will take you on a musical journey from the acoustic opening act of the Woodstock experience, Richie Havens through the closing moments of the festival with the explosive, electric sounds of Jimi Hendrix. Also featured are songs from Crosby, Stills, and Nash, The Who, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, Joe Cocker, Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe McDonald, Santana, the Jefferson Airplane, and others.

Most of the members of Peace of Woodstock grew up playing together in various bands around the Tampa bay Area, followed by many years extensively touring most of the 50 states and parts of Europe with many top groups and recognizable names in the rock world.

We know you’ll enjoy viewing this 8 minute video (peaceofwoodstock.com) of highlights, recorded live, from a Peace of Woodstock performance. Vocally and instrumentally recreating the fun, party atmosphere of the Woodstock experience, Peace of Woodstock will excite and bring back the greatest memories of this life changing event. Party on!

December 23rd Skippers Smoke House Tampa, FL 8-12

February 11th Venom’s New Port Richey 8-10

March 3rd 2017 The Club At Olde Cypress Naples, Fl 6:30-9:30

March 10th Circle Square Ocala Fl Womens Heart Association

March 25th Port Charlotte Cultural Center

April 7th Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery Ft. Peirce, Fl

April 21st Solivita Orlando, Fl

May 12th Black Box Theatre Boca Raton, Fl

July 22nd Palladium Theatre St. Petersburg

August 12th Del Webb Orlando

October 14th 2017 Carrollwood Cultural Center Tampa Fl 8-12

This contest started on 12/14/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $50 Pop’s Fish Market Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Pop’s Fish Market 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 Pop’s Fish Market, 131 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 427-1331. Check popsfishmarket.com for location/info.

Pop’s Fish Market (Deerfield Beach)
Posted on January 15th, 2016 · American Deerfield Beach Fast Food Seafood

***** Pop’s Fish Market, 131 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 427-1331.

Got an absolutely terrific seafood market/restaurant for you guys…Pop’s Fish Market in Deerfield Beach.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, if you weren’t “looking” for Pop’s- you’d probably drive right pass the joint- really nothing to look at! Trust me on this one, bad move- as Pop’s is one of the best fish markets in all of South Florida- with all kinds of reasonably priced fresh/prepared seafood and other stuff!

Pop’s has been around since 1957- so Jeff Eats is kinda thinking that the joint must be doing something right!

Pop’s Fish Market is open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, closed Sunday…Monday-Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 11am-3pm Pop’s serves lunch.

Lunch…the joint has 1- communal table that seats 6. Pop’s menu (order at the counter)- in addition to a handful of daily “specials”- Pop’s will “cook to order” seafood in its counter-cases that you’d like!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating in/taking out- for something like 20 years…fried, sautéed, blackened stuff- not a single bad outing!

Let me wrap Pop’s Fish Market up for you guys, it’s a terrific seafood market/restaurant. If you’re into delicious fresh seafood, prepared seafood, a communal table- Go!

You guys can catch menu/prices/info at popsfishmarket.com.

***** Bake Shack, 238 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, (754) 217-4235.

For our purposes Jeff Eats is gonna call-the Bake Shack in Dania Beach a hole in the wall fast food- handful of tables- order/pickup at counter- breakfast/lunch/donut joint!

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did lunch at-the Bake Shack and the joint blew us away!

Real simple tale, if your’e into hole in the wall fast food-handful of tables-order/pickup at counter- breakfast/lunch/donut joints that serve up delicious stuff at reasonable prices and are drama free…then you gotta try the Bake Shack in Dania Beach which is open Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-3pm.

If you guys are so inclined- you can check menu/prices/info at bakeshackfl.com.

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

* Win A $100 Yummy House Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $100 Yummy House Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 10 “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 $100 Gift Card is good at Yummy House, 22012 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 915-2828. Check yummyhousetampa.com for menu, prices, info.

Posted June 9, 2016
***** Yummy House, 2202 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 915-2828.

For our purposes Jeff Eats is gonna call this Yummy House story…

“A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT”

Just so you guys don’t think that Jeff Eats has gone senile or something, I know that I’ve already told you about this joint twice (1/30/14 & 7/5/15)-all I can tell you- is that Yummy House’s food is so-good that…

Anyway,

Last night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at the Yummy House and the egg rolls, pan fried dumplings, sesame chicken, orange pork chops, roast pork fried rice were all-off the the chart delicious.

Take it from Jeff Eats, Yummy House is an absolute must try!

Posted on January 30th, 2014
***** Yummy House, 2202 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 915-2828.

Go figure!

Some of the best Cantonese Chinese food that Jeff Eats has ever eaten- is being served up by Yummy House–a “typical” mom & pop-decor Chinese joint in Tampa.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, I’d match Yummy’s–eggrolls, wonton soup, fried dumplings, bbq ribs, kung po shrimp, hong kong roast duck, sesame chicken, orange pork chops, roast pork fried rice -up-against the best joints that I’ve eaten in/taken out-anywhere in Florida-not to mention New York City and San Francisco’s Chinatowns.

I ain’t playing here…amazing delicious food, huge portions at real reasonable prices.

Just as a point of reference, Jeff Eats knows that there are a boat-load of you guys who swear by Silver Pond in Tamarac—Yummy House’s food v. Silver Pond’s food, would be like having matched Joe Louis in his prime against your 87 year old Uncle Joey (by marriage to you Aunt Marlene) who has glaucoma in both eyes…I know, overly dramatic, but definitely not even close.

Look I know that a ton of Jeff Eats’ audience is in Dade-Broward-Palm Beach—but what is, is! I am telling you, this Yummy House joint is really in a league-of its own. Unfortunately for us (you guys and Jeff Eats), it isn’t in our backyard. But like I just said, what is, is! By the way, that “what is, is” is about 235 miles away/figure 4 hours–unless you’re flying (in a plane, that is).

So! If you live or work in Yummy’s neighborhood, you now know about a great Chinese joint.

You can check menu/prices at www.yummyhousetampa.com.

Yummy House is open 7 days a week…11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm.

One final bit of housekeeping…there are 3 Yummy restaurants in Tampa and 1 -in Sarasota. They are owned by the same folks, but each has a slightly different name. For example Yummy House Bistro, Yummy Noodle House…This review is for the Waters-Tampa location. Jeff Eats has not yet tried the others-so no verdict on their respective food etc.

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

* Win A $100 Jr’s Gourmet Burgers Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $100 Jr’s Gourmet Burgers Boulevard 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 winner will be notified by e-mail.

The $100 Gift Card is good at Jr’s Gourmet Burgers, 7 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, (786) 360-5347. Check menu/prices/info at jrsburgers.com.

Jr’s Gourmet Burgers (Miami Springs)
Posted on April 17th, 2015 · American

***** Jr’s Gourmet Burgers, 7 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, (786) 360-5347.

Here’s another Jeff Eats’ “out of sight out of mind” joint for you…Jr’s Gourmet Burgers in Miami Springs.

First told you guys about this hole in the wall burger joint- on 4/9/12 (that tale is down below)- hadn’t been back since…long story short, ate dinner there last night and I gotta tell you the bacon cheeseburger, chicken breast sandwich, onion rings, sweet potato fries, french fries were all -right on the money!

This joint is an absolute winner…only problem I got with it, it’s not in my neighborhood- thus the out of sight out of mind-designation.

No fooling here, outrageously delicious burgers…
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Jr’s Gourmet Burgers (Miami Springs)
Posted on April 9th, 2012 · American Miami Lakes

***** Jr’s Gourmet Burgers, 7 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, (786) 360-5347.

First, if you look, I got this joint listed as being in Miami Lakes, but it’s really in Miami Springs…don’t have a Miami Springs “category”—so you now know the city where this terrific “mom & pop” hole-in the wall burger joint is located.

One of my favorite meals is a cheeseburger–fries smothered in Ketchup–Coca Cola. Well let me tell you, Jr’s makes delicious burgers and fries. When you check Jr’s menu at www.jrsburgers.com you will find that the joint has 3- sized flat grilled burgers, 1/3 lb, 1/2 lb, 1 lb…handful of toppings…handful of sandwiches…handful of hot dogs…handful of salads—end of story. If I got it right, the pop-Jr is the “cook” and the wife is the wait-staff.

Like I said a few seconds ago–delicious burgers and fries. For the record, I did a 1/3er with American cheese ($6.99) and fries ($1.50). Let me make this real-simple, the burger and fries are right up there with the best currently out there in the South Florida market. Really-just that simple!

Jr’s is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, closed on Sunday.

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

* Win A $25.Boulevard Subs Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Boulevard Subs Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 10 “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 winner will be notified by e-mail.

The $25 Gift Card is good at Boulevard Subs, 1100 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, Florida 33334, (954) 551-1934.

Posted on November 7th, 2014
***** Boulevard Subs, 1100 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, Florida 33334, (954) 561-1934.

Got a real good sub joint for you…Boulevard Subs-in Fort Lauderdale.

Jeff Eats knows that you guys are a smart bunch, but -just in case I’m wrong…hole in the wall/handful of tables-inside & outside/order at counter-pickup at counter/menu- loaded with cold-hot subs/sandwiches/wraps/salads.

Check blvdsubs.com for menu/prices-handful of pictures.

Boulevard Subs has been around since 1984…so I’m thinking, that just maybe its doing something right. Before I tell you what Jeff Eats “tried” subs come in 3 sizes, 6″-9″-12″ and are priced $5.90, $7.55, $9.45.

On the subs’ try-out front…I did -chicken salad, tuna salad, meatball, Philly cheesesteak, Italian (ham, salami, capicola, provolone) and I gotta tell you-Boulevard makes some real nice subs. For those of you who might be new to Jeff Eats, I’m a big eater-but trust me, I didn’t eat all of the subs by myself…just so you know, my friend Mike drove me to Boulevard Subs.

Jeff Eats really isn’t to ranking joints…you know, what I like you may not like and vice versa. That said, if Boulevard Subs was by my house I would definitely be a steady customer. For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed the soft-yet slightly crispy bread (whatever that means), the “fillings” were right on the money, the sandwiches were not skimpy, the folks running the joint were as pleasant as could be, the prices -extremely reasonable.

Not much more to tell you…other than Boulevard Subs is open Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm, closed on Sunday.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/11/16)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HAZELNUT FRENCH TOAST
$7.49

Juno Beach Cafe
13967 US Highway 1
Juno Beach
(561) 622-1533
junobeachcafe.com
Latest Review: 4/24/2016

In a nutshell, Juno Beach Cafe is one of the best breakfast/lunch “diners” down here in sunny Florida!

Trust me on this one, the Juno Beach Cafe is so good-that it deserved to be “named” DISH OF THE WEEK 2 times in 1-year (first time was on 4/24/2016)!

You live, work, or play anywhere near this joint…you gotta try it!

If the Juno Beach Cafe was in my neighborhood, Boca Raton Resident Jeff Eats and Boca Raton Resident Mrs. Jeff Eats would be real-steady customers…que sera, sera (or something like that)!

Posted on April 24, 2016
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 4/24/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

HONEY ALMOND CRUNCH FRENCH TOAST (with 2 scrambled eggs/2 sausages)
$10.28

Juno Beach Cafe
13967 US Highway 1
Juno Beach
(561) 622-1533
junobeachcafe.com
Latest Review: 12/27/06

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, if you live or work anywhere near the Juno Beach Cafe- you want to eat there! The joint has indoor and outdoor-covered seating and does breakfast and lunch. The Juno Beach Cafe is open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-2pm. By the way, the joint’s chocolate chip banana pancakes ain’t no slouches either!

Juno Beach Cafe (Juno Beach)
Posted on December 27th, 2006 · American Breakfast Juno Beach Seafood

***** Juno Beach Cafe
13967 US Highway 1
Juno Beach, Florida 33408
(561) 622-1533

Today (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) is your lucky day. Earlier today, I told you guys about Captain Charlie’s Reef Grill as being one of the best places for seafood in Juno Beach, not to mention all of South Florida. Now I am going to “give” you Juno Beach Cafe, which is one of the best breakfast-lunch joints in Juno Beach. Just think, you now have all 3-daily meals “covered” courtesy of www.JeffEats.com.

Juno Beach Cafe is a small hole-in-the wall joint. Tee-shirts/shorts are the dress-code of the day. There is seating inside and on an out-door patio. Suffice it to say, that this joint makes “great breakfasts.” You name it, Juno Beach Cafe has it. This joint does breakfast-so-well, that on Sunday from 7am-2pm, breakfast is all that the joint serves. Juno’s menu also has an assortment of salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches etc., This joint’s food is terrific.

Juno Beach Cafe is open 7 days a week, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-2pm.

This contest started on 12/9/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $50 Football Sandwich Shop Gift Card Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Football Sandwich Shop 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 winner will be notified by e-mail.

The $50 Gift Card is good at Football Sandwich Shop, 8484 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33138, (305) 759-3602.

Football Sandwich Shop (Miami)
Posted on December 22nd, 2011

***** Football Sandwich Shop, 8484 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33138, (305) 759-3602.

Gonna let you guys in on a little secret…I’ve never met a “sub” that I didn’t love. Now for sure, there are varying degrees of love, some passoniate beyond belief and others where it’s a borderline love-hate relationship. You do know that I’m trying to be clever here, but for some reason it ain’t working…

So, let me tell you about Football Sandwich Shop in Miami…order at the counter/pickup at the counter–indoor and outdoor seating. The joint’s menu has loads of hot/cold subs, sandwiches and salads. The other day I “did” a meatball sub, chicken salad sub, philly cheesesteak sub, chicken parmesan sub and I’m going on- record right here and now, Football’s subs are right-up there with the best I’ve had in South Florida. For those who might be interested-various football terms and Miami Dolphin players’ names find their way into the sandwiches’ nomenclature. For those who might also be wondering “Did Jeff Eats eat all 4 subs?”–There were three of us and I ate the whole meatball sub and sampled the others.

Getting back to that “love” thing I started out with…I absolutely loved Football’s subs.

Football Sandwich Shop is open Monday Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, closed on Sunday.