This article first appeared on 10/14/16. Just wanted you guys to know, that Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of our friends are “going”…IF YOU WANNA GO- it’s time to make your move, as in past years, Pop Rock & Doo Wopp’s Delray Beach Marriott New Year’s events have all been SOLD OUT AFFAIRS!!

* New Year’s Eve With Dennis Tufano & Shirley Alston Reeves.

Posted on October 14th, 2016
* New Year’s Eve With Dennis Tufano & Shirley Alston Reeves.
Just announced.

Reserved Seating $169 plus tax and tip.
VIP Reserved Seating $189 plus tax and tip.

If you wanna go, don’t dilly dally around- Over the years, Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp’s Delray Beach Marriott New Year’s events have all Sold Out!

For further info/reservations- poprockdoowopp.com.

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THIS IS A NEW’S YEAR EVE PRE-SALE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR MOST VALUED CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS.

Join us and the original lead singers of The Buckinghams and The Shirelles on Delray Beach’s enchanted Gold Coast for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve of dining and dancing to the greatest hits of all time! From the creators of “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp” comes an evening filled with old friends and new, award-winning cuisine and dancing to the soundtrack of our lives. The Delray Beach Marriott is an exquisite 4-Diamond resort, conveniently located at the corner of A1A & Atlantic Avenue. Ticket prices include a gourmet dinner, champagne toast, broadcast from Times Square and more!

THIS IS A PRE-SALE ALERT FOR PAST TICKET BUYERS OF POP, ROCK & DOO WOPP EVENTS. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT ONCE PUBLIC ADVERTISING BEGINS.

All the details are here. Poprockdoowopp.com.
Dinner and delicious desserts… The Delray Beach Marriott has long been known for its delectable offerings at special events and, needless to say, New Year’s Eve will feature some of the resort’s finest. We are pleased to offer a world-class buffet loaded with their very best and a dessert display that has to be seen to be believed. There will also be plenty of Seasonal Fruit for those who instate their New Year’s resolutions early.

Dancing… If you’ve got the stamina, the dance floor will be open all night! We do things the old-fashioned way – with live singers, live musicians and even live horns. Live drums provide the back beat, saxophones and trumpets blaring just like on those great original recordings. It’ll be just the right volume and just the right groove for a discerning audience that knows what good music is.

Parking… is included! Your New Year’s Eve ticket price also includes self-parking at no charge or discounted valet parking. (Please note that overnight hotel guests are subject to the regular overnight parking charges. We regret that complimentary and discounted parking is only for the duration of the event and is not available to those who are remaining on property after the event concludes.)

Delray Beach Marriott

Delray Beach Marriott
10 North Ocean Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33483

We’ll see you there!

* Sarge’s New Years Eve Laugh Blast.

Real simple tale to tell- Sarge is one of the funniest “clean” comedians currently working America’s country club/resort/convention/casino/theater circuit!

Sarge is scheduled to play the Boca Black Box on December 31, 2016- early show 7:30pm, late show 10pm!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- no bs here, Sarge is an absolute must see act!

Just so you know, last year- Sarge’s New Years Eve Laugh Blast at the Boca Black Box was a sold out (both shows) affair- so if you wanna go, don’t dilly dally around in the ticket buying department!

The Skinny:

Sarge’s New Years Eve Laugh Blast

BOCA BLACK BOX
8221 Glades Rd #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 2016
7:30 PM & 10:00 PM
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com
Sarge schedule/info: iamsarge.com

from the bocablackbox.com

Get the LAST LAUGH of 2016… Sarge’s New Years Eve Laugh Blast

This night will consist of Comedy and more comedy (with all the trimmings), and a midnight toast at the last show!

Sarge is an extraordinary entertainer. A triple threat. A musical piano savant, amazing improvisational comedian and singer.

Now, an author, with the imminent release of “I’m Still Standing Up”, which

SARGE is an entertainer who has performed worldwide to adoring audiences. His sidesplitting comedy, touching vocals and stunning display of dexterity as a pianist have wowed crowds for decades.

SARGE wrote, produced and performed for FOX’s wildly successful “Best Damn Sports Show Period”, as a nationally syndicated radio host for FOX Sports Radio, and worked extensively for ABC Wide World of Sports and CBS Sports.

After playing clubs and colleges all over America for three years, SARGE found himself opening for some of the biggest names in music – Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka, The Beach Boys, The Four Tops, Taylor Dayne, Donna Summer and Wayne Newton, just to name a few. These high profile gigs enabled SARGE’s act to evolve from a comedy appearance to an entertainment performance because he learned to weave his own musical talents into his shows.

SARGE has worked on some of the biggest stages in show business. From Radio City Music Hall to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game to entertaining our nation’s troops in Iraq, SARGE’s ability to improvise and tailor his show to specific audiences is uncanny.

He is one of the highest energy, multi-talented acts in show business today. Not only a hysterical stand-up comedian, SARGE sings in his own voice and in a dozen others including Harry Connick Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Additionally, his dead on impressions of Marv Albert, Mike Tyson, Kermit the Frog and Gilbert Gottfried leave audiences howling and clamoring for more.

Triple threats who don’t dance are hard to find in show business today. With his mix of comedy, singing and piano playing, SARGE is a legitimate triple threat and a rare find.

This contest started on 12/28/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $25 Bagel Twins Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Bagel Twins 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 $25 Gift Card is good at Bagel Twins, 5130 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33433 (561) 499-1925. Check bageltwinsdelraybeach.com for menu/prices/info.

Posted on July 11th, 2008

***** Bagel Twins, 5130 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach 33484 (561) 499-1925.

The guy who owns Bagel Twins is a smart guy.

A few years ago, when Bagel Twins was getting ready to open in a shopping center directly across the street from Poppie’s Restaurant & Delicatessen (see review-7/11/08) literally a Delray landmark… I remember commenting to a group of people that, Bagel Twins a bagel-deli joint would have no chance against Poppie’s and would die a fast death…Well low and behold, it’s now years later and Bagel Twins not only survived, but is one of the most popular bagel-deli joints in the area.

Since it opened, I have eaten at Bagel Twins at least 5 times…it does both breakfast and lunch. The joint does an enormous eat-in and take-out business. Its stuff is real good.

Just so you know, Bagel Twins is located in a shopping center which is right next to Delray Medical Center (Delray Hospital)…I got a sneaking suspicion that many of the doctors/nurses/workers employed by the hospital/or have offices in the shopping center and their patients are “supporting” Bagel Twins. I never figured, that crossing a little street named Military Trail (that’s what separates Bagel Twins and Poppies) was such a big deal, but I guess that it was/is.

Give Bagel Twins a try…the guy who owns it, makes some good stuff and is real smart.

This contest started on 12/26/16. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $100 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $100 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

Personally, Jeff Eats wouldn’t give you 5-cents for this joint’s food- but as they say, “Different strokes for different folks.”

The game- the first 35 “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 P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (pfchangs.com for locations/info).

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Posted on August 8th, 2011

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 393-3722.

Just got home from eating at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in Boca Raton. I know-I know-I know, “everyone” loves this Chinese joint. To be perfectly honest with you, my family raves about P.F. Chang’s food….same goes for tons of my friends.

Call me the exception to the rule, but personally, I wouldn’t give you 5 cents for P.F. Chang’s food.

This evening I “sampled” egg drop soup, wonton soup, hot & sour soup, spare ribs, egg rolls, pan fried dumplings, mongolian beef, honey chicken, chicken with cashews, shrimp with lobster sauce—now, no fooling here, I thought that each and every dish was lousy. If you took this stuff–out of its fancy surroundings and served it at a “mom & pop” joint…the bet here, is that the mom & pop wouldn’t last very long. By the way, the mom & pop would probably charge 50% less for the same dishes.

Like I said before, this chain’s got a tremendous reputation… and tonight’s 30 minute 8pm wait tells me that tons of people love “it.”

I maybe crazy…but like I said before, I wouldn’t give you 5 cents for the food.

The way I see it, P.F. Chang’s is “chain food”…I checked the Boca location and the staff does have 2 Chinese employees…one works the kitchen, the other as a server. Now I’m not saying that you have to be Chinese to make good Chinese food…what I am saying is that P.F. Chang’s is “formula” food…anybody can make its food. The wontons were in a chicken broth and were as flimsy as a Kleenex. The spare ribs were covered in a sauce that was so–“something” that half-of them went “un”eaten. The cashew chicken wasn’t even as good as the Mall stuff you get for $4.99. Trust me, your favorite Chinese restaurant does every dish listed above better…and I say this, even though I probably haven’t been to your favorite.

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

P.F. Chang’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

* Rappy’s & Junior’s Restaurant.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,

Long time reader and long time Boca Raton resident.

Just curious as to why you haven’t yet reviewed either Rappy’s or Junior’s Restaurant both New York Kosher Style Delis which recently opened in Boca Raton?

Both joints seem absolutely perfect for Jeff Eats’ thoughts.

Thanks for the great blog site,

TURNER

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TURNER,

Both Rappy’s and Junior’s are on Jeff Eats’ radar- eventually I’ll get to them!

To be perfectly honest with you, both Rappy’s and Junior’s had “friends & family” and other pre-opening “tasting” events- none of which Jeff Eats was invited to attend!

Trust me when I tell you, I really don’t need Rappy’s or for that matter Junior’s free-offerings to “eat”- that said, I do consider it a bit of an insult- to Jeff Eats (and all of you-readers) for us not to have had the opportunity to “get” the story at first-light! By the way, Jeff Eats has “looked” at both restaurants and I gotta tell you, I was very impressed with Rappy’s build-out/location- an absolutely gorgeous store…as for Junior’s, sorry to say it looks-like your “run of the mill” Florida bagel joint/lousy location (with a separate liquor bar thrown in for good measure)!

Like I said 2-seconds ago, Jeff Eats will eventually get to both Rappy’s and Junior’s- and good or bad “tell” Jeff Eats’ readers the real Skinny!

Thanks for reading…

* Eventbrite (eventbrite.com).

Here’s a belated Christmas present and Hanukkah gift for you guys!

Got a terrific site that I want you guys to check-out…Eventbrite (eventbrite.com).

I’ll say no more – other than if you want to know what’s “doing” Entertainment-Wise in Florida then- Eventbrite (eventbrite.com) is an absolute must read! Phenomenal source for information/tickets/discount tickets for music concerts, theater shows, sporting events, fairs, carnivals, charity events, restaurant openings, food events…

***** Gourmet Killer Dogs, 4057 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (917) 656-3664.

Got a real good one for you guys- and I do mean real good…

Gourmet Killer Dogs- a fast food/cash only (boo!)/order-pickup at counter- grilled hot dogs- wings- French fries- Italian ices- sandwich joint in Delray Beach!

Jeff Eats and three buddies did a recent lunch and trust me, Gourmet Killer Dogs served-up absolutely killer (pun intended) stuff! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, give me 2-grilled all beef hot dogs in soft buns- topped with deli mustard and warm sauerkraut and I’m a pig in sh@t, so this joint was right up my alley! The beautiful thing about Gourmet Killer Dogs is that in addition to all beef hot dogs, it has “other” types of dogs, dynamite fresh hand-cut French fries, toppings galore, wings and a lobster roll that kills, so no matter who you’re eating with (unless there is something seriously wrong with them) will definitely find something delicious to eat!

One final thought, for you guys who think that it’s perfectly okay- to top a hot dog with ketchup- Jeff Eats gives up, because It’s Not!

Gourmet Killer Dogs is open Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, 11am-9pm, closed Sunday.

You can check menu/prices/info at gourmetkillerdogs.com.

from hot-dog.org

Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council includes a full guide for etiquette in an online video, but here are just a few tips and tricks.

Full Guide for Etiquette

Don’t…
Put hot dog toppings between the hot dog and the bun. Always “dress the dog,” not the bun.

Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.

Do…
Serve sesame seed, poppy seed and plain buns with hot dogs. Sun-dried tomato buns or basil buns are considered gauche with franks.

Don’t…
Use a cloth napkin to wipe your mouth when eating a hot dog. Paper is always preferable.

Do…
Eat hot dogs on buns with your hands. Utensils should not touch hot dogs on buns.

Do…
Use paper plates to serve hot dogs. Every day dishes are acceptable; china is a no-no.

Don’t…
Take more than five bites to finish a hot dog. For foot-long wiener, seven bites are acceptable.

Don’t…
Leave bits of bun on your plate. Eat it all.

Don’t…
Fresh herbs on the same plate with hot dogs over-do the presentation

Don’t…
Use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18. Mustard, relish, onions, cheese, sauerkraut and chili are acceptable.

Do…
Condiments remaining on the fingers after eating a hot dog should be licked away, not washed.

Do…
Use multi-colored toothpicks to serve cocktail wieners. Cocktail forks are in poor taste.

Don’t…
Send a thank you note following a hot dog barbecue. It would not be in keeping with the unpretentious nature of hot dogs.

Don’t…
Bring wine to a hot dog barbecue. Beer, soda, lemonade and iced tea are preferable.

Don’t…
Ever think there is a wrong time to serve hot dogs.

This contest started on 12/24/16. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Sweet Treats Bakery Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 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 $25 Gift Card is good at-.Sweet Treats Bakery, 2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33073, (954) 984-4785.

Sweet Treats Bakery (Pompano Beach)
Posted on April 20th, 2015

***** Sweet Treats Bakery, 2900 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33073, (954) 984-4785.

Got something really terrific for you guys…Sweet Treats Bakery a brand new bakery-concession stand which opened about a-month ago in The Festival Flea Market Mall in Pompano Beach.

Long story short,

Yesterday afternoon- Mrs. Jeff Eats “needed” some baked goods for a bunch of “her” relatives visiting from New York…based on her friend Audrey’s recommendation, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats picked-up 2-Russian coffee cakes, 2-chocolate babkas, 2 1/2 lbs.of assorted rugelach, 6 almond horns, 1 dozen chocolate chip cookies- for some unknown reason, Mrs. Jeff Eats chose not to run-the-table- by not picking-up some- of the danish, muffins, breads, Chinese cookies, chocolate meltaways, linzer tarts and hamantaschen that Sweet Treats also- features in its display cases.

Sweet Treats is owned/operated by Joanne and Mary- who combined, have 53 years in the retail bakery business…Sweet Treats’ stuff is “baked” off premises and delivered fresh every morning to The Festival Flea Market Mall-joint. From what I understand, when an item is sold out, it’s sold out- until the next day! In addition to the “items” above, Sweet Treats has a number of “no sugar added” products- and has a rotating list of cookies/cakes -that are “daily specials.”

Now, you know and Jeff Eats knows that the proof is in the pudding…and I gotta tell you, that everything we picked-up was right on the money! If I had to, but I don’t, but I will- tell you that the Russian coffee cake and the chocolate babka absolutely killed! These two “cakes” alone- made the use of my SunPass worthwhile. Now don’t get me wrong, everything that Mrs. Jeff Eats’ relatives devoured were hits- but that babka and that coffee cake were game changers.

On the price-front, Joanne and Mary are banging “things”-out at Publix type prices…for example- the babka and coffee cake fetch $7.95 a piece!

Just a word to the wise, based on what Jeff Eats saw…if you “want something in particular” call ahead- and have Joanne or Mary put it away for you…yesterday at 3:30pm, Sweet Treats’ stand was jammed with people literally buying everything in sight!- and like I said 3.2 seconds ago, when an item is sold out, it’s sold out!

Sweet Treats Bakery is open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-6pm.

* Merry Christmas.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/25/16)

30″ PARTY CRASHER PEPPERONI CHEESE PIZZA
$32.90

Giant Pizza
7019 Taft Street
Hollywood
(954) 963-2273
Latest Review: 10/19/15

Absolutely delicious…that’s assuming you’re into thin/crisp crust, just right- sweet sauce, the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese and enough pepperoni to choke a freaking horse!

Published October 19, 2015
***** Giant Pizza, 7019 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida 33024, (954) 963-2273.

Got a real good pizza joint for you guys…Giant Pizza in Hollywood.

Real simple tale to tell,

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ friends Richie and Lynn- had something like 30 people over to their Hollywood-house to watch- some Sunday football!- the food served came from Giant Pizza in Hollywood! Just so you know, Giant Pizza is basically a “takeout” but does have a couple of tables inside/and a couple outside if you insist on eating there.

The food ordered included…philly cheesesteak/meatball parmigiana/chicken parmigiana/sausage & peppers parmigiana/tuna salad subs- chef/antipasto salads- NY Style cheese/Sicilian pizzas- garlic rolls, boneless breaded buffalo wings, zeppoles, cannolis and I gotta tell you, I really enjoyed Giant Pizza’s food! I’m also thinking, that everyone else- also liked the food because they were like Mahatma Gandhi- breaking a fast! Now for sure, free is always good- but Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did contribute a cheap bottle of red wine and a large Publix fruit-platter to the mix- so it wasn’t exactly a free-outing! To their credit, everybody – brought something- cakes, wine, booze, beer, pastries…and a real-real good time was had by all! Like I said, I enjoyed Giant Pizza’s stuff- with its 30″ New York Style cheese pepperoni pizza being -a really cool “sight”…the freaking thing was huge and delicious!

Now- Jeff Eats appreciates that my “eating” was done buffet style- with a load of friends-a load of noise-but trust me, the food was real solid…no ifs, ands or buts- I would definitely “patronize” Giant Pizza if the joint was in my-neighborhood!

For menu/prices/info- giantpizzaflorida.com.

Giant Pizza is open:
Mon, Tues, Thurs 11:30am-9:30pm
Fri, Sat 11:30am-10:30pm
Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm
Wed Closed