This contest started on 12/4/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $100 Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $100 a Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 25 “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 any Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers location. Check bensdeli.net for locations/menu/info.

Ben’s of Boca Raton (Boca Raton)
Posted on March 8th, 2008

***** Ben’s of Boca Raton, 9942 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33496–(561) 470-9963

Ben’s is a KOSHER DELI. This joint opened about 2 years ago and every time that I have been there, there have been lines waiting to dine in and take-out. You native New Yorker’s probably know, that this is the same Ben’s which currently has 6 Long Island locations and 1 Manhattan spot.

DELI is a very funny thing…some people like fatty corned beef and some have to have it extra lean… The point to be made, is that you will have to try Ben’s and decide for yourself as to whether or not you like-love-hate this joint’s food.

Last night I had a great Rumanian Steak smothered in sauteed onions, a piece of stuff derma and a potato pancake. The derma’s gravy was a bit salty, but everything else that I ordered was delicious. I also “sampled” a hot-dog with mustard and sauerkrat, corned beef, brisket, turkey off the bone, pastrami and tongue…all absolutely perfect.

Ben’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Like I said before, “deli” is a personal call, so try this joint and decide for yourself if it’s for you. Personally, I love the joint and try to get there once or twice a month.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/4/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

2 SLICES OF CHEESE PIZZA & 16oz FOUNTAIN SODA/WATER
$5.50 (cash only)

Nino’s Pizza
204 North Miami Avenue
Miami
(305) 374-6900
ninospizzamiami.com
Latest Review: 11/28/15

This joint makes an absolutely delicious thin crust/sweet sauce New York Slice.

Everything in Nino’s “works”- This joint is an absolute must try!

Posted on November 28th, 2015
***** Nino’s Pizza, 204 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, (305) 374-6900.

Got an absolutely terrific pizza joint for you guys, Nino’s Pizza in Miami.

Nino’s is an absolute “hole-in-the-wall”- maybe a half-dozen counter seats and half-dozen 2 seat hi-top tables.

In addition to pizza, the joint has hot/cold subs, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, pastas/entrees. You can check ninospizzamiami.com for menu/prices.

Just in case you’re curious on the décor, think neighborhood diner- meets- neighborhood pizza joint featuring classic rock posters/pictures & Italian gangster posters/pictures. Not exactly sure what Jimi Hendrix has to do with Vito Corleone- but it’s all good!

A recent Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats lunch netted us…2 slices of cheese/pepperoni pizza, meatball parmigiana sub and I gotta tell you, the food absolutely killed! Jeff Eats isn’t sure what you guys consider a New York Slice to be, but I’m telling you- that Nino’s thin crispy crust/sweet sauce/nice fold-drop of oil when pointed down slice was right on the money as far as this Brooklyn Boy is concerned! The meatball sub- hard outside/soft inside roll-with amazing meatballs was absolute dynamite!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats loved Nino’s Pizza. For our purposes, I’m gonna rate this joint an absolute must try…the décor, the vibe, the food- like I said- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats loved Nino’s Pizza!

This contest started on 12/3/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $100 Rock N Roll Ribs Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $100 a Rock N Roll Ribs 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 $100 Gift Card is good at Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073, (954) 345-7429. Check menu/info at rocknrollribs.org.

Rock N Roll Ribs
Posted on June 22nd, 2016 · American BBQ Coral Springs

***** Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073, (954) 345-7429.

This is a real simple story to tell you guys…

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats ate at Rock N Roll Ribs- and we all “decided” that I should tell you guys again (1/28/16, 2/2/10) as to how good the joint’s food is, that its prices are super reasonable and that its wait-staff is as pleasant & competent as can be!

To cut to the chaff, last night’s “$61.95- Appetite Of The Beast”- baby back ribs, bbq chicken, pulled pork, brisket, baked beans, coleslaw, French fries, garlic toast was amazingly delicious! Being a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Jeff Eats must tell you guys- The Beast’s corn on the cob and the Road Crew Onion Stack ($7.45) appetizer both needed some work- with way too much breading on the stack and the corn being bland and soggy!

To wrap this tale up, Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats want you guys to try Rock N Roll Ribs!

Posted on January 28th, 2016 · American BBQ Coral Springs
***** Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073, (954) 345-7429.

Recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,
The family (me, the wife and 2 pre teen kids) just moved to Coral Springs from Baldwin, LI. Found Jeff Eats’ purely by accident a few days ago and like your style. We haven’t tried any of your picks yet but first up is Nick’s Pizzeria in Coral Springs this coming weekend.
Just curious, what’s a good bbq pick for our area?

Steve Weiss
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Steve Weiss:

Rock N Roll Ribs!!!

I absolutely love this joint!- Been eating there since it opened its doors in 2010!

Thanks for reading…

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Posted February 2, 2010
***** Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073 (954) 345-7429.

Rock N Roll Ribs is a “bbq joint”…it opened about 3 months ago…one of its co-owners is Nicko McBrain, the legendary drummer of the metal-band Iron Maiden…by the way, Nicko lives in Boca Raton. So, you now know— how “it” probably got the name Rock N Roll Ribs. The joint, has videos of bands playing, records on the wall, hanging guitars and a drum set as its decor. Rock N Roll Ribs is located in a shopping center on State Road 7…I think there are more empty stores than going businesses. Personally, I think that the spot stinks, but hey, it ain’t my dime! The joint isn’t all that big, maybe 80 seats. From what I understand, although Nicko is one of the owners and hangs out there- when he is in “town” (he wasn’t there, last night), it is run by “Moby” Rick Baum who according to the joint’s “pr” has an extensive background in developing/opening/running restaurants—the guy also plays guitar in Nicko’s (other band) McBrain Damage… What I can tell you, based on last night’s meal, this guy Moby Rick knows his bbq.

At this stage of the concert, check www.rocknrollribs.org for menu/prices/photos.

Now let’s talk food…tried- baby back ribs, bbq chicken, pork sandwich, cheese burger, french fries, garlic toast—this is some of the best bbq that I have had “down here” in South Florida. This joint’s bbq is not heavy-smokey, but rather “sweet” grilled stuff, that is right on the money.

On the pricing front—very reasonable…a full rack of baby back ribs with garlic toast and 2 sides goes for $15.95…a 1/2 chicken with garlic toast and 2 sides $12.95.

On the service side—very pleasant and efficient waitstaff.

Like I said before, 80 seats, looks better than a Hard Rock Cafe, real good food, real good prices, real good service, lousy location. Hey! Nicko and Rick, you got a great concept here…I just hope that people “find” you.

One final thought, you might like to check www.ironmaiden.com and www.myspace.com/mcbraindamge and read about Nicko and Rick’s music and bandmates. Just so you know, Nicko-is considered by many, to be one of the top rock drummers of all-time.

I really enjoyed Rock N Roll Ribs.

The joint is open 7-days a week 11am-10pm.

The below article first appeared on 11/3/16. Jeff Eats just checked bocablackbox.com and goldstar.com (discount tickets) and there are a handful of tickets left for Marty Allen’s- Sunday 12/4 & Monday-12/5 Boca Black Box shows. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that the 94 year old Allen “still got it”- he and his wife Karon Kate Blackwell put on an absolutely amazing show!

No fooling here- Marty Allen is a legendary comic genius that you must see!

Posted on November 3, 2016
* Marty Allen… Hello Dere!

Just announced…the 94 year old legendary comedian is in for 2-shows!

Don’t miss him!

BOCA BLACK BOX
8221 Glades Road Suite #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 2016
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 2016
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com also check- goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com

Hello Dere… Come join us for an intimate evening with legendary comedian Marty Allen And Bombastic singer, songwriter Karon Kate Blackwell. He is the same funny crazy guy from Television, movies and night clubs that you enjoyed for years. Karon holds her own while acting as Marty’s Straight lady. This is a family friendly show full of warmth and joy. You will leave smiling and singing one of Karon’s songs or still laughing at Marty’s atics.

Marty Allen has been making audiences laugh for 70 years, and he doesn’t intend to stop anytime soon, he still performs all over the country with his wife Karon Blackwell. He’s got stories about the Beatles, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Robin Williams, Tony Bennett and all the greats! His popularity over the years continues to grow. Marty has appeared on television game shows in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. At one point he was called the “Darling of Daytime TV” and “One of the most recognizable faces in America.” While he was destined to become huge in the comedy world, Allen actually earned accolades in his youth by winning all kinds of dance contests. Still going strong, Marty performs in Las Vegas on occasion.

A favorite story of Allen’s is about the time that he dressed up like Elizabeth Taylor, including a wig, a stole and earrings. He went to the restaurant where Liz and Richard Burton were having dinner. Allen says they started laughing hysterically when he began imitating Taylor. Burton asked him if he had ever thought of doing anything by Shakespeare, and the quick-witted Allen replied, “I don’t do old material.” Today, Allen and his wife Karon Kate perform their act mainly at casinos around the country.

This contest started on 12/2/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $75 Best Buy Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $75 Best Buy 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 $75 Gift Card is good at any Best Buy location (bestbuy.com for locations, info).

This contest started on 12/3/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $25 Jupiter Donut Factory Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Jupiter Donut Factory 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 $25 Gift Card is good at the Jupiter Donut Factory, 141 Center Street, Jupiter, Florida 33458, (561) 741-5290.

Posted on August 9th, 2015

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 8/9/15).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GLAZED DONUT
$.99

Jupiter Donut Factory
141 Center Street
Jupiter
(561) 741-5290
Latest Review: 8/30/13

You wanna eat amazing donuts!- you go to Jupiter Donut Factory.

Handful of tables. All kinds of donuts. I picked the “glazed” to start the discussion…

Trust Jeff Eats, all of this joint’s donuts kill!

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Posted on August 30th, 2013
***** Jupiter Donut Factory, 141 Center Street, Jupiter, Florida 33458, (561) 741-5290.

Got an absolutely amazing donut-joint for you…Jupiter Donut Factory in Jupiter.

I guarantee- that after eating this joint’s- glazed, bacon maple walnut, sour dough, chocolate glazed donuts you’ll want to enroll in Jupiter’s Police Academy. Being a drop too old to start a new career, Jeff Eats in homage to Jupiter Donut Factory- will henceforth be known as Jeff Eats Andy Sipowitz or JEAS, for short!

No fooling around, Jupiter Donut Factory makes some of the most delicious donuts that I have ever eaten. For sure, this “mom & pop” joint-has bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, smoothies but the game here is DONUTS.

Not to editorialize or nothing, but…once you have had Jupiter’s donuts, you’ll have a very serious problem eating the stuff that Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme serve-up.

Jupiter Donut Factory is open 7 days a week 6am-2pm.

* Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats The Rascals are and always will be- Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Bragati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli. Imagine if you can, The Beatles without Paul, George and Ringo- sorry, but I can’t! Same thing here for me- with Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals!

If you’d like to see what a pastrami sandwich “looks” like without rye bread, mustard and a sour pickle…

FELIX CAVALIERE’S RASCALS
January 17, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065

BUY TICKETS: coralspringscenterforthearts.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from coralspringscenterforthearts.com
For legendary singer songwriter, FELIX CAVALIERE, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame.

At an early age, Cavaliere joined The Stereos, and moved on to form The Escorts, was a member of Joey Dee and the Starliters, best known for their hit Peppermint Twist, yet, he is best known for his association with The Young Rascals, when he helped form the popular band in 1965 and topped Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. “Good Lovin’” with Cavaliere’s signature blue-eyed soul voice, The Young Rascals leveraged the hit for stardom. Signed to Atlantic Records and now called The Rascals, they followed suit with a string of hits like “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long”, “Groovin’” (No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure”, “A Girl Like You”, “A Beautiful Morning”, and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). In 1980, Cavaliere had a solo hit with “Only a Lonely Heart Sees”, which reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

This contest started on 12/1/16. This contest has a winner

* Win A $50 Mojo Donuts Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Mojo 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 Mojo Donuts, 7906 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33324, (954) 983-6631.

DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-11/16/14- Mojo Donuts- Pembroke Pines)
Posted on November 16th, 2014
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/16/14).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GLAZED DONUT
($1.25, 1-dozen $14.99)

Mojo Donuts
7906 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines
(954) 983-6631
mojodonuts.com
Latest Review: 4/1/13

Trust Jeff Eats on this one…Mojo Donuts makes some of the most delicious donuts that I have ever eaten. On any given day, the joint has something like 60-different kinds to choose from. Just so you know, I “headlined” GLAZED DONUT for this-story-but I’m telling you- EVERY DONUNT that I’ve had there- has been off the chart! If you like donuts, this joint is an absolute must try.

Posted on April 1st, 2013
***** Mojo Donuts, 7906 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33324, (954) 983-6631.

Got something absolutely terrific for you…Mojo Donuts in Pembroke Pines…that is, if you are looking for some of the most delicious donuts that you have ever eaten. If this isn’t your game, Jeff Eats will have have “something” else for you later in the week.

Long story short, a husband wife-team in their 50’s who previously owned smoothie shops—in February 2013 opened Mojo Donuts in 1400 square feet in a bombed out shopping center in Pembroke Pines. Prior to Mojo they had never been in the donut business. They start baking around 1am and the official store hours are Monday-Sunday 6am-5pm… but when they “sell-out” they just close the doors no matter what time it is. In the 2 months that the joint has been opened, it has been featured on several local tv news programs, one reality tv series and in several South Florida newspapers/blog sites. Talk about getting the word out!

Jeff Eats’ friends over at food blog- Burger Beast (www.burgerbeast.com) on February 20, 2013 did a real good story on the joint—check the writeup out. By the way, Burger Beast is how I found out about Mojo.

The concept…7 or so standard donuts like glazed and Boston cream pie—and then, 15 or so different daily donuts (try and say that one fast 10 times).

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, this ain’t Dunkin’ Donuts type stuff…these are off the chart–dynamite–can’t stop eating donuts. Just so you know donuts are gonna run you $1.09-$1.39-$1.75 a shot.

I recently “tried” glazed–maple bacon–apple fritter…like Jeff Eats said 11 seconds ago, some of the most delicious donuts going.

Mojo has a handful of tables inside and a couple outside. It has 4 large flat screen tvs and also does coffee (that figures!).

Let me wrap this up…this is a real “mom & pop” operation—you can taste their “pride” in every bite (No! Jeff Eats hasn’t gone all soft and fuzzy, but last week was Passover and yesterday was Easter Sunday).

If you want to eat-try something very-very special…then you gotta get to Mojo Donuts—but get there early, because you ain’t the only one who knows about this fabulous donut shop.

This article first appeared on 11/21/16. Jeff Eats just checked the Boca Black Box Office (bocablackbox.com) and there are a handful of tickets left for tonight & tomorrow night’s performances. By the way, for you guys who want to bring children, for every adult ticket purchased by phone (561) 483-9036 you will receive a FREE TICKET for your child!

* The Magic of Christmas.

Posted on November 21st, 2016

* The Magic of Christmas.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats- since the age of 5-clowns have scared the crap out of me and I’ve loved magic shows!

Just picked-up two-$25 (12/2/16 show) tickets from Goldstar Events (goldstar.com) for $12.50 a piece!

Hopefully- magicians Justino and Daniela Zoppe aren’t dressed as clowns!

from goldstar.com
“How’d they do that!?” That’s what you’ll be asking after witnessing the mind-blowing illusions, cirque acts and sleight-of-hand wizardry in The Magic of Christmas. A magic show the whole family can enjoy together, The Magic of Christmas is a fun, holiday-themed treat by magicians Justino and Daniela Zoppe, who’ve performed throughout more than 40 countries and entertained the U.S. Secret Service, Victoria’s Secret and thousands of Disney Cruise Lines guests along the way. Blending magic, technology and inspiring true-life stories, the Zoppes now share The Magic of Christmas with you on the Boca Black Box stage in Boca Raton.

The Magic of Christmas
Friday December 2, 2016 / 8:00pm & Saturday December 3, 2016 / 7:00pm
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Box Office: 561-483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

***** Franky’s Deli Warehouse, 2596 West 84th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016, (305) 827-5366.

Got an absolutely terrific sub/sandwich/salad joint for you guys- Franky’s Deli Warehouse in Hialeah.

Real simple concept working here- order/pickup at the counter, handful of tables/counter seating.

Yesterday afternoon- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats ate at Franky’s Deli Warehouse for the first time and we all agreed- that it was one of the best sub/sandwich/salad joints that we had ever eaten in! Trust Jeff Eats on this, to get Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats to “agree” on anything, is nothing short of being a miracle- so take it to the bank that Franky’s Deli Warehouse is absolutely terrific!

Off the chart reasonably priced delicious food- hole in the wall “decor”- super pleasant counter service, makes Franky’s Deli Warehouse an absolute must try!

Franky’s Deli Warehouse is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, closed on Sunday.