This contest started on 11/18/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $50 Village Tavern Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Village Tavern 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 either the Village Tavern in Pembroke Pines or Boynton Beach (villagetavern.com for locations, menu, prices, info).

Village Tavern (Boynton Beach, Pembroke Pines)
Posted on December 23rd, 2015
***** Village Tavern, 1880 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 (561) 853-0281.

Let’s consider this one- a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Jeff Eatws knows that at this time of the year…a ton of you guys got a ton of out of town relatives and friends visiting…

Village Tavern with 2- Florida locations (Boynton Beach and Pembroke Pines) is a terrific- reasonably priced American-Style joint to feed everybody at!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating at the Boynton Beach joint for years- never even once, anything even close to a bad meal!

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

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Village Tavern (Boynton Beach, Pembroke Pines)
Posted on March 21st, 2010 · American Pembroke Pines Boynton Beach

***** Village Tavern, 1880 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 (561) 853-0281.

Last night I gave Village Tavern an “American Style” joint located in Boynton Beach a shot…there is also a Village Tavern in Pembroke Pines—when you check the joint’s website www.villagetavern.com for menu/prices you will find that there are a handful more in several other states.

Village Tavern seats something close to 300. There is a dining room and separate bar area.

The best way to describe Village Tavern’s decor—think Cheesecake Factory, Houston’s, J. Alexander’s and you got the picture.

Last night, this joint was jammed. I will tell you, that an 8pm reservation for 4–was honored.

Now let’s talk food…the menu is loaded with appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, meat-seafood-chicken entrees. This evening I “did” bbq pulled pork sliders (3-with french fries $8.50), bacon cheeseburger ($9.95), grilled talapia ($16.95), grilled chicken & penne ($14.50), shrimp scampi ($15.95)…I enjoyed all of the food, except the french fries which were on the “limp” side.

Village Tavern is a WINNER. Nice sized portions. Very reasonable prices. Pleasant and competent waitstaff.

Village Tavern is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Satyrday 11am-11am, Sunday 10am-11pm

This contest started on 11/17/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $25 The Habit Burger Grill Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 The Habit Burger Grill 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 $25 Gift Card is good at any Habit Burger Grill location (habitburger.com for locations, menu, prices, info).

Posted June 24, 2015
***** The Habit Burger Grill, 18315 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach 33483, (561) 265-0934.

Last night Jeff Eats “attended” a “media-event” at The Habit Burger Grill which is set to open this morning at 10:30am…suffice it to say, I literally got to try everything-on this fast food joint’s menu and I gotta tell you that the food absolutely killed!

No ifs, ands, or buts- home-run!

The Habit Burger Grill is an absolute must try…trust Jeff Eats, if you like burgers, fries, onion rings, shakes- you are gonna LOVE this joint!

Follow- The Habit Burger Grill at habitburger.com.

* Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane.

Jeff Eats first mentioned Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane to you guys on 11/14/16 with the promise to tell you what I “thought” after seeing the show…

Last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw the show and it was-ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

For close to-2 hours, a cast of 14 musicians had the Coral Springs Center for the Arts audience- dancing and singing in the aisles while performing 60 of the greatest hits of the 60s, 70s & 80s. Accompanying the sensational dead-on vocals/music were countless period costume changes, sensational dance moves and a non-stop video “wall” running historical footage.

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, no-matter-what-your-age…

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE SHOW!!!

Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Memory Lane is currently on a national tour…there are a whole bunch of upcoming Florida dates…

For schedule/tickets/info check decadesrewind.com.

Like I said 2 seconds ago, this show is an absolute must see!

Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane (Coral Springs Center For The Arts- Coral Springs)
Posted on November 14th, 2016
* Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane.

Jeff Eats has been hearing some tremendous things about the show- Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane which describes itself as…

“Get ready to take a trip down memory lane this season when Decades Rewind hits the stage. Featuring all of the greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, Decades Rewind is a live concert experience including an 8 piece rock band and 6 incredible vocalists. This high-energy rock show will have you singing and dancing along, as talented performers cover your favorite artists, from Abba to Led Zeppelin. Including over 60 songs, memorable videos of classic Americana, and over 100 costume changes, Decades Rewind is more than just your average review show.”

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats just picked up 2- tickets on goldstar.com for Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Melody Lane’s- Friday, November 18, 2016 Coral Springs Center For The Arts show!

After the show- Jeff Eats will let you guys know what I “think”- in the meantime, you can check-out Decades Rewind- A Trip Down Memory Lane and you daredevils can purchase tickets at decadesrewind.com.

The show’s upcoming Florida schedule is printed down below:

YOUR MUSIC. YOUR MEMORIES. YOUR LIFE.
Experience the greatest music of the 60s, 70s and 80s with

DECADES REWIND – a rockin’ extravaganza featuring a LIVE

14 piece band performing medleys of your favorite hits, spanning

30 years!

NOV 16 WED
Lyric Theater
Stuart,
NOV 17 THU
Lyric Theater
Stuart,
NOV 18 FRI
Coral Springs Center For The Arts
Coral Springs,
NOV 19 SAT
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center
Sarasota,
NOV 25 FRI
Barbara B Mann
Fort Myers,
NOV 26 SAT
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
Aventura,
NOV 26 SAT
Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
Aventura,
DEC 8 THU
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Terry Theater
Jacksonville,
DEC 9 FRI
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts – Terry Theater
Jacksonville,
JAN 5 THU
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
Ormond Beach,
JAN 6 FRI
Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center
Ormond Beach

* Ed Asner: A Man And His Prostate

Jeff Eats and Mrs.Jeff Eats are game…

Just picked-up 2 ducats at coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

from coralspringscenterforthearts.com

ED ASNER: A MAN AND HIS PROSTATE
Wednesday- March 3, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
BUY TICKETS: coralspringscenterforthearts.com

TV LEGEND, ED ASNER, stars in a comedy stage-play about a hilarious visit to a hospital to prepare for a surgery he isn’t looking forward to…

Don’t miss the seven time EMMY Award winning television icon, ED ASNER, in Coral Springs, as he stars in the HIT comedy, “A Man And His Prostate”.

Asner is one of the most honored actors in television history, with 16 EMMY nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild. He is best known for voicing Carl Frederickson in the Pixar box-office smash “UP” (which won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature), and for his many widely praised television roles with The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Roots, Rich Man Poor Man, The Good Wife, Criminal Minds, Mom, The Crazy Ones, Chasing Life, and Men At Work. Asner also starred in the telefilms “Buddy the Elf” and “All Of My Heart”.

“A Man And His Prostate” was created and written by award-winning Ed Weinberger, who has been showered with EMMYS (9) and Golden Globes (3) and has earned a Peabody Award. “A Man And His Prostate” is based on Ed Weinberger’s true life experience while vacationing in Italy and being rushed to a hospital for prostate cancer surgery.

“…A DELIGHTFULLY THRILLING OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE [ED ASNER’S] CONSIDERABLE TALENTS LIVE. HE VIVIDLY GROUSES, GRIMACES, AND PERFECTLY LANDS EVERY JOKE WITH HIS MONUMENTAL COMIC TIMING.” -THEATERSCENE.NET

For Mature Audiences Only: This show contains adult language and explicit content.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065

This contest started on 11/17/16. This contest has a winner!

* Win A $25 Checkers Rally’s Gift Card

Jeff Eats got a $25 Checkers Rally’s 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 $25 Gift Card is good at any Checkers Rally’s location (checkers.com for locations, menu, prices, info).

Posted on June 28th, 2016

* Checkers Rally’s- Small, Medium or Large Fries $1!

Saw this advertisement on CNN about an hour ago…

Can one of you guys please explain to Jeff Eats- if small, medium and large cost the same price, who in their right mind would buy the small or medium offerings?

***** Vinnie’s Old Fashion Hot Dog House, 1428 North Federal Highway, Hollywood, Florida 33020, (954) 613-5481.

Got a real good hot dog/burger/sub/French fries/salad/wings/soft serve joint for you guys- Vinnie’s Old Fashion Hot Dog House in Hollywood. Real simple concept- free standing building, order-pickup at inside counter, outdoor patio umbrella seating.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and a couple of buddies did lunch and I gotta tell yout that- this Vinnie’s Old Fashion Hot Dog House does some pretty amazing things with a simple flat top-grill and deep fryer!

If you are into fancy, you can take this one to the bank- this joint ain’t gonna work for you!

Jeff Eats loved Vinnie’s Old Fashion Hot Dog House which by the way is open 7 days a week 11am-9pm.

* Night Moves…The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute Band.

Long story short, Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 $20 tickets for 10 bucks each- on goldstar.com for Night Moves’ Saturday-November 19th Boca Black Box 8pm show!

Jeff Eats is familiar with Night Moves’ members- in that I’ve seen one of their other tribute shows- a terrific-dead on Billy Joel Tribute concert (see story 2/14/11 down below)…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats haven’t seen Night Moves’- Bob Seger tribute…that said, based on the musicians involved, the bet here- is that Night Moves…The Ultimate Seger Tribute Band is gonna put on a great show!

The Skinny:

Night Moves…The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute Band
Saturday, November 19, 2016 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from goldstar.com
Night Moves Plays Hall of Fame Hits

Get ready for some of that “Old Time Rock and Roll” when Bob Seger tribute band Night Moves hits the stage at Boca Black Box. Singer Mark Anthony captures Seger’s trademark raspy voice on his many radio staples, a legacy that includes favorites like “Turn the Page,” “Still the Same,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” “Against the Wind,” “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” “Shame on the Moon,” “Like a Rock” and more. With four talented vocalist-instrumentalists, Night Moves perfectly reproduces the high-energy heartland rock of this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and his Silver Bullet Band.

Posted on February 14th, 2011
***** Mark Anthony, Rus Anderson, Mark Anthony Band

The other night, I attended a private party—that featured tribute performances to- Billy Joel and Elton John. An absolutely incredible show, starring Mark Anthony as Billy Joel and Rus Anderson as Elton John. Both performers looked-and-sounded just like the “real” guys. Backed by the Matk Anthony Band (4 musicians), Anthony and Anderson had a crowd of 360 dancing-singing for hours.

Over the past years, I have seen a “number” of tribute performers…The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, The Blues Brothers—just to name a few. I am telling you, these two guys are right up there with the best acts going. In addition, the Mark Anthony Band is a full party-band–covering 1950s-to today’s tunes.

Let me send you to Anthony’s site www.markanthonyband.com and Anderson’s site www.rusandersonmusic.com —checkout their videos and I think you will be amazed at how good these guys are. It is freaking uncanny how they “become” Joel & John.

From what I understand, both Anthony and Anderson are based-out of Tampa, where they are in constant demand on the party/club circuit.

If you can, check these guys out “live”…they really are that good.

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

* Win A $50 Charm City Burger Company Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $50 Charm City 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 $50 Gift Card is good at Charm City Burger Company, 1136 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-0300. Check charmcityburgers.com for menus/prices/info.

Charm City Burger Company (Deerfield Beach)
Posted on February 24th, 2015

***** Charm City Burger Company, 1136 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-0300.

Last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at fast-food burger joint, Charm City in Deerfield Beach.

Nothing for nothing, we have been eating at this- order at/pickup at the counter joint since April 17, 2008-so last night’s terrific- bacon cheeseburger, turkey burger, French fries, onion rings came as no “surprise”…

Seeing all of those New York, New Jersey. Ontario license plates on the road,

Just thought I’d mention Charm City to you guys- who have yet to eat there…this joint is an absolute winner! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Charm City runs circles and I do mean circles around fast food burger players like Five Guys and BurgerFi -now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with either of them (Jeff Eats is a real steady customer of both chains), but they are cookie cutter mold type operations, like-you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all!…Charm City is a one-shot-deal, there is only one…so on and so forth.

Great food. Super reasonable prices. Cool vibe!

Printed down below is Jeff Eats’ “review” from October 20, 2009.
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October 20, 2009
***** Charm City Burger Company, 1136 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-0300.

Back on April 17, 2008 I did a review on a “burger” joint named Charm City Burger Company. If you check that review, I absolutely loved the food. At that time, the joint had only been open for something like 3-months…and I questioned its “longevity” based on its piss-poor location. To make a long story short…the joint is still around– has new owners– has a cult-like following—and the food is absolutely DELICIOUS.

At this stage of this re-review check www.charmcityburgers.com for menu/prices.

All I can tell you, is that I was in the joint last week…delicious bacon cheeseburger, terrific french fries, great sweet potato fries, incredible chicken wings. sensational grilled chicken and soft shell crab rolls.

Order/pickup at the counter. Absolutely nothing fancy here. Just…outstanding food.

Charm City is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

***** Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza, 203 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, (813) 229-8500.

Two and a half years ago- Jeff Eats told you guys about Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza an absolutely terrific pizza joint in Tampa. Hadn’t been back since that “story” appeared!

Anyway, last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “did” some pizza there and I gotta tell you- off the chain delicious!

Today’s story- what constitutes or doesn’t constitute a Real New York Slice is anyone’s guess- all I know- is that Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza kills and that if you live, work, or play anywhere near this joint- you should give it a shot!

Posted in May 5, 2014
***** Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza, 203 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida 33602, (813) 229-8500.

Real simple concept…order at/pickup at the counter…pizzas, pastas, salads, heroes. The joint has both indoor and outdoor table seating.

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

Eddie & Sam’s “bubameiser” (some of you guys may have to use Google-here) is that its pizza is made with water imported from New York.

Anyway…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently did dinner at Eddie & Sam’s and I gotta tell you, the joint makes a delicious thin crust/crispy/sweet sauce pizza. Just as important, Eddie & Sam’s- Chicken Roll (chicken parmigiana wrapped in pizza dough), Sausage Onion Green Pepper Roll (grilled onions, green peppers, sweet sausage, mozzarella cheese wrapped in pizza dough) and Caesar Salad were delicious.

Let me sum things up for you…Eddie & Sam’s food is real-good and “specials” like 2-slices/Coke for $5.99 are right on the money (pun intended).

Now that you know about a real good pizza joint in Tampa–let me turn my attention to this NYC water thing.

Long story short, there are countless people who “argue” that it’s NYC’s tap water that makes pizza in NYC so good…these same people also claim that NYC tap water is what makes NYC bagels so good…

Now…

Jeff Eats was born in Brooklyn in 1949. Jeff Eats lived in Brooklyn from 1949-1979 and in Manhattan from 1980-1991-and has literally eaten in 100s of pizza joints in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan and I gotta tell you, that I can distinctly remember eating numerous slices–that were absolutely horrendous-lousy-crappy-terrible-inedible–so just maybe this NYC tap water story isn’t-all that it’s cracked-up to be. Now Jeff Eats could be wrong here–but perhaps- the quality of the dough/ sauce/ cheese/ oil/ ingredients/ type of oven used/ and who the pizza maker is–plays a huge role in how good that slice ends up.

Not looking to burst anybody’s Advertising Campaign or nothing–but this NYC tap water-thing has literally become part of America’s pop culture–sort of like Big Foot, you know–it may exist, but then again maybe not.

One quick observation, on its website Eddie & Sam’s says-that New York water is used–it doesn’t say NYC tap water is used. Capice! You can call me Ray and you can call me Ray Jay, but don’t call me Eagle Eye Jeff Eats!

To wrap things up…

Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza is a winner–no matter what- water it uses!

The joint is open Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, closed on Monday.

* The Beach Boys.

They’re Back!

The group which “currently” passes itself off as- The Beach Boys is scheduled to play…

Thursday, December 18, 2016 (8pm)
Adrienne Arsht Center – Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-949-6722

Goldstar Events (goldstar.com) has a whole bunch of discount tickets listed!

Just so you know, the reason Jeff Eats is a bit cynical on the current- The Beach Boys- is that there is only one original in the lineup and that’s Mike Love! Just imagine The Beatles with just Paul McCartney…

Anyway, if you wanna go- goldstar.com.

from goldstar.com

It’s hard to imagine summer and sunshine without the songs of The Beach Boys, and now you can catch them live at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami for one unforgettable concert filled with iconic hit songs and holiday favorites. One of rock music’s most influential bands, The Beach Boys brought lush, complex harmonies to countless hits even before adding revolutionary orchestral arrangements to the mix, laying the groundwork for groups like the Beatles on Sgt. Pepper’s. Led by founding Beach Boy and lead singer Mike Love and Beach Boy vet Bruce Johnston, the current lineup is rounded out with Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenburger, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten. They’ll be performing a sleigh-full of seasonal classics, as well as hits from the group’s deep catalog, a legacy that includes “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Good Vibrations,” “God Only Knows,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “I Get Around” and many more.