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Pudgies Cafe (Pompano Beach)

Posted on November 2nd, 2016 · American Breakfast Pompano Beach Subs/Salads · No Comments »

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***** Pudgies Cafe, 2301 Northeast 16th Street, Bay 102, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, (954) 941-1430.

Got a real good- hole in the wall, mom & pop, maybe 25 total combined table & counter seating -grill top diner for you guys…Pudgies Cafe open Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm, closed Sunday in Pompano Beach!

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Long story short, yesterday- Jeff Eats did breakfast at Pudgies and I’m telling you that this joint was right up my alley! You-fans of hole in the wall, mom & pop, maybe 25 total combined table & counter seating – grill top diners know exactly where I’m coming from on this one!

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You can check menu/prices/info at- pudgiescafe.com.

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Win A $50 Applebee’s Gift Card

Posted on November 2nd, 2016 · American Deals Music/Events/Other · 25 Comments »

This article first appeared on October 29, 2016.

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* Win A $50 Applebee’s Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $50 Applebee’s 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 any Applebee’s (applebees.com for locations, menu, info).

Posted on June 7th, 2014
***** Applebee’s, 15058 Jog Road, Delray Beach 33433, (561) 865-8757.

Got a good story for you guys…

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate at the Applebee’s located at 15058 Jog Road, Delray Beach. I’m assuming that you guys know what “an” Applebee’s is…if not, American Style -national chain with a full liquor bar/tvs, tons of reasonably priced appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wings, entrees, desserts.

Anyway,

Prior to last night, the last time Jeff Eats had eaten in an Applebee’s was September 8, 1998. The reason that I remember that date, I was in an Applebee’s (1720 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach) and watched Mark McGuire hit homerun #62 breaking Roger Maris’ record. We’ll leave McGuire’s steroid story for another day.

Now nothing for nothing, back in 1998 Jeff Eats didn’t exist-it wasn’t until 2006 that I “decided” that you guys needed to know -what, where and how I ate. So other than the-homerun I really don’t remember the “actual” 1998 meal. In addition, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why 1998 was the last time I ate at Applebee’s.

To make a long story short,

Very dear friends, Norman and Lynne swear by this chain. In addition to an apartment in North Miami they have a home in Belmont, North Carolina and an apartment in New Paltz, New York.–over the past 25 years -their numerous road trips have literally had them in Applebee’s all over the place.

Last night the four of us ate in Applebee’s and I gotta tell you- the food, service and reasonable prices blew me away. No fooling here-the house salads, bbq grilled wings, grilled chicken wontons/tacos, cheeseburger sliders, bbq ribs, grilled sirloin steak, french fries, onion rings, mashed potatoes, mozzarella sticks, white brownie/vanilla ice cream, pub pretzels with caramel sauce were all delicious.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, no ifs ands or buts- last night’s “American Style” meal was one of the best I’ve had in years. To be perfectly honest with you, the food ran circles around most of the stuff served in South Florida’s sports bars–Not to start a pissing match or nothing, but chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Friday’s, J Alexander’s got nothing on Applebee’s.

On service-when we walked in, we were actually greeted by a pleasant- energetic hostess. Sammie our waitress knew the menu-cold making some great recommendations and made sure our glasses were never empty. One other thing, Jeff Eats notices things and I gotta tell you that George (GM) was all over the joint- visiting tables, chatting with customers, helping/bussing tables-doing what a GM is suppose to do, that being staying on top of his restaurant. Trust Jeff Eats on this, I’ve seen many a GM in action (or shall I say inaction!) and this guy was good-real good…The restaurant was real-busy, yet the service/food were all “handled” as they were suppose to be.

On the price front-real reasonable…check www.applebees.com for menu/prices/locations.
I will tell you, that Applebee’s gives you a ton of food for the money. When you’re on Applebee’s website checkout its- 2 eat for $20 or $25 deals.

Like I said 37 seconds ago, Applebee’s is a national chain. This “story” is about the Delray Beach Jog Road restaurant-that said, there are plenty of Florida locations for you to eat at.

Applebee’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.

In closing, Norman and Lynne you were so right…Jeff Eats should have gotten “back” sooner.

Applebee’s is dynamite!

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The Lucy & Ricky Musical Comedy (Boca Black Box- Boca Raton)

Posted on November 1st, 2016 · American Boca Raton Deals Music/Events/Other · No Comments »

* The Lucy & Ricky Musical Comedy.

Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 tickets on goldstar.com.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, if Mrs. Jeff Eats put a fake mustache on under her nose, I’d still know that it was her!

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The Skinny:
The Lucy & Ricky Musical Comedy
Sunday- November 13, 2016 (1pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton,FL 33434
561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com. goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from goldstar.com

TV’s favorite couple returns to the spotlight in The Lucy & Ricky Musical Comedy, a unique variety showcase that will entertain fans both new and old. America’s most beloved housewife and her Cuban husband take the stage in this show that mixes stand-up comedy, skits, musical numbers and audience participation. This family-friendly show takes you back to a time when things were a little more innocent. Don’t miss a night of nostalgia with Lucy and Desi during this night of entertainment.

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Trick-or-Treating!

Posted on November 1st, 2016 · American Desserts Fast Food Music/Events/Other · No Comments »

* Trick-or-Treating!

Did alright for myself last night…like riding a bike!

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Howie’s Top Dog (Davie) & Coney Island Joe’s (Hollywood)

Posted on October 31st, 2016 · American Davie Fast Food Hollywood Subs/Salads · No Comments »

***** Howie’s Top Dog & Coney Island Joe’s.

All this new “talk” about Hillary Clinton’s e-mails got me hungry for hot dogs…

For you guys whose “minds” work like Jeff Eats’ does -both Howie’s and Coney Island Joe’s make dynamite wieners!

Gonna pay a visit to both joints this week!

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Posted April 17, 2014
***** Howie’s Top Dog, 5021 South State Road 7, Davie, Florida 33314, (954) 792-8686.

Let me start by saying, Jeff Eats loved- Howie’s Top Dog in Davie.

Real simple concept…fast food-order at/pickup at the counter/20 seats—hot dogs (All-Beef-Vienna…either boiled or grilled), burgers, stuffed baked potatoes, salads, handful of sandwiches/sides.

A recent outing had Jeff Eats “doing” –breaded chicken filet sub with ketchup, mayo, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles ($4.99)—-grilled hot dog with mustard/sauerkraut ($3.29)—-cheese stuffed (American/cheddar/mozzarella/feta) baked potato ($4.99)—- Greek Salad ($6.99)…Do you know what pigs in sh@t are? Well Jeff Eats and to a lesser extend Mrs. Jeff Eats were two of them.-Give you two guesses and the first one doesn’t count- as to who ordered the Greek salad!

Real Easy,

Howie’s Top Dog’s food was delicious. I must-tell you, that- breaded chicken filet sub was worth the drive alone–just outstanding! Loved it!

You can check Howie’s Top Dog’s website www.howiestopdog.com for menu/prices/photos/other info.

Howie’s Top Dog is open Monday-Saturday 10:am-4pm, closed on Sunday/

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Posted on January 5th, 2016
***** Coney Island Joe’s, 6401 Sheridan Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024, (954) 966-8800.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats- I have absolutely no problem whatsoever downing 2 grilled Sabrett Hot Dogs/with brown deli mustard & warm sauerkraut, a Gabila’s Potato Knish along with a can of Coke!- Do you?- Hopefully not!

If you’re like me, that being into- life’s simple pleasures… then you definitely want to checkout Coney Island Joe’s in Hollywood!

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Coney Island Joe’s on April 22, 2015…

Long story short, yesterday- after downing 2 grilled Sabrett Hot Dogs/with brown deli mustard & warm sauerkraut, a Gabila’s Potato Knish and 2 cans of Coke- I knew that I had to tell you guys about Coney Island Joe’s – again!

Posted April 22, 2015
***** Coney Island Joe’s, 6401 Sheridan Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024, (954) 966-8800.

Do you guys know what a “pig in shit” is? Sure you do!

Well, if you like grilled/or boiled Sabrett Hot Dogs, Gabila’s Potato Knishes, meatball parmesan subs, Sloppy Joes…get to Coney Island Joe’s in Hollywood and Jeff Eats guarantees you’ll be one!

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Win A $100 Dairy Queen Gift Card

This article first appeared on October 28, 2016.

* Win A $100 Dairy Queen Gift Card.

This one is sick…trust Jeff Eats when I tell you- 100 bucks in a Dairy Queen can do some real serious damage!

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Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $100 Dairy Queen 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 $100 Gift Card is good at any Dairy Queen location (dairyqueen.com for locations, menu, info).

Posted June 12, 2009
***** Dairy Queen, 2901 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 (954) 943-8390.

I’m gonna assume that you know what Dairy Queen is…if you don’t, too bad for you.

National “soft serve” ice cream chain…stores all over south Florida.

An old one in Pompano Beach recently relocated to a new double lane-drive-thru on Federal Highway…great looking store.

Just so you guys know, Jeff Eats loves-soft serve and Dairy Queen’s is off the chart delicious! The joint has a thing called a Blizzard where you can have all kinds of stuff “ground into” your soft serve…I am telling you chocolate soft serve with Heath Bar is the way to go!

By the way, Dairy Queen also has “things” like burgers and hot dogs…don’t bother. The game is SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM.

You can check Dairy Queen’s website www.dairyqueen.com for menu/locations.

Unless you have been living on Mars for something like 75 years…I haven’t told you anything that you already didn’t know.

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Wood & Fire (Delray Beach)

Posted on October 30th, 2016 · Delray Beach Italian Pizza · 7 Comments »

* Wood & Fire, 5199 WEST Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 379-5802.

Believe it or not-thus far Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats haven’t been invited to this “Invitation Only Grand Opening Party”…

Despite the apparent slight, Jeff Eats has been hearing some really terrific things about Wood & Fire (appetizers/salads/pizzas/pastas/entrees/desserts- separate full bar area, indoor/covered outdoor patio seating) which opened about a week- ago in Delray Beach!

For more info on Wood & Fire- woodandfirepizza.com.

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DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/30/16- Pink Buddah Chinese Restaurant- Davie)

Posted on October 30th, 2016 · Chinese Davie Dish Of The Week · 1 Comment »

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/30/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EGG ROLL
$1.39

Pink Buddah Chinese Restaurant
5949 South University Drive
Davie
(954) 680-3388
pinkbuddahchinese.com
Latest Review: 7/20/11

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Not sure about you guys- but I’m a sucker for a good egg roll! Trust Jeff Eats, Pink Buddah makes real good egg rolls not to mention bbq ribs/roast pork fried rice/sesame chicken/wonton soup- so on and so forth! Unfortunately for Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats the joint isn’t exactly a hop, skip and a jump from our Boca Raton abode, because if it was, we’d be real steady customers!

While I’m on the subject of Pink Buddha- its bbq ribs make a nice chaser for those egg rolls…

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Posted on July 20th, 2011
***** Pink Buddha Chinese Restaurant, 5949 South University Drive, Davie, Florida 33328, (954) 680-3388.

Pink Buddha Chinese Restaurant…”mom & pop” joint loacted in Davie, Florida.

Brooklyn-Jewish Taste Test circa 1959—wonton soup, egg rolls, roast pork fried rice, bbq ribs, fried dumplings, sweet & sour pork, mu shu pork, general tso’s chicken—let me make this one short and simple, everything was delicious. Especially enjoyed the ribs, egg rolls and general tso’s chicken.

Pink Buddha has been around for something like 15 years and as “expected” is located in a bombed-out strip shopping center.

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

Pink Buddha is right up there with the best “mom & pop” Chinese joints that I’ve tried down here in sunny South Florida.

Pink Buddha is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-10:30pm.

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Win 2-Tickets To: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater Presents Billy Ocean with Special Guest Taylor Dayne (Pompano Beach Amphitheater- Pompano Beach)

Posted on October 30th, 2016 · Deals Music/Events/Other Pompano Beach · 36 Comments »

This article first appeared on October 8, 2016.

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* Win 2-Tickets To: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater Presents Billy Ocean with Special Guest Taylor Dayne.

Real simple game, the first 35 “comments” posted-will be entered in a “blind-pick” with the winner receiving 2-Tickets To: The Pompano Beach Amphitheater Presents Billy Ocean with Special Guest Taylor Dayne (Pompano Beach Amphitheater- Pompano Beach) on Friday, 3/17/17. One “comment” per day- per IP Address!

For you guys who must see this show no matter what, you can catch tickets at pompanobeacharts.org and ticketmaster.com.

The Pompano Beach Amphitheater Presents Billy Ocean with Special Guest Taylor Dayne.
Concert Date: Fri 3/17/17 8pm
Tickets: $35-$95
Billy Ocean
w/ Special Guest
Taylor Dayne

More info www.theamppompano.org or CALL 954-519-5500

The Pompano Beach Amp is proud two present two platinum selling artists in one phenomenal show. Billy Ocean and special guest, Taylor Dayne, will be singing all their classic hits at The Amp on Friday, March 17th.

Billy Ocean has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide on pop charts including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK.

Born in Trinidad, Billy settled in London’s East End when just seven years old. The calypso crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, leading him to spend much of his study time in the music room.

Billy got his first break when he signed to GTO records, for whom his second single was the Motown-ish “Love Really Hurts Without You,” which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 12 in the US.

Two top twenty singles followed; “Love on Delivery” and “Stop Me,” then “Red Light Spells Danger” became a smash in both the UK and the US.

Billy changed record labels and his move to Jive Records provided instant success, with the million selling American number one single “Caribbean Queen” (for which Billy won a Grammy for best R&B Vocal), followed by “Loverboy” and “Suddenly,” which became the first of Billy’s killer ballads. More hits followed including “When the Going Gets Tough,” “They’ll be Sad Songs,” and “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car.”

After a break to raise his family, Billy went back out on tour and this year releases his double CD, Here You Are, The Best of Billy Ocean, featuring new tracks along with his classic hits.

Taylor Dayne also racked up an impressive list of hits and will be singing all of her top songs including her number one singles “Tell It to My Heart,” “Love Will Lead You Back” and “Prove Your Love to Me.” In addition to her famous ballads, Taylor will be shaking things up with her classic dance songs including her Billboard Hot Dance hits including “Floor on Fire” and “Beautiful.”

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Win A $50 The Original Pancake House Gift Card

Posted on October 29th, 2016 · American Breakfast Deals Music/Events/Other · 21 Comments »

This article first appeared on October 27, 2016.

* Win A $50 The Original Pancake House Gift Card.

Real simple story, Jeff Eats got a $50 The Original Pancake 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 any The Original Pancake House (originalpancakehouse.com for locations, menu, info.

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Posted on November 23rd, 2009

***** The Original Pancake House, 7146 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33483 (561) 395-2303.
The Original Pancake House is a “pancake house”…think Denny’s, Perkins, IHOP and you got the picture. There are currently, 9 locations in South Florida.

Now…for the report. The Original Pancake House (I tried the Boca Raton location) runs absolute circles around Denny’s, Perkin’s and IHOP. Just so we are straight, anything and everybody runs circles around Denny’s, which “in my humble opinion” is one of the worst run–disgusting chains in all-of-America. On the other hand, Perkin’s and IHOP are decent-enough and serve reasonably priced breakfast and other stuff…

As mentioned previously…The Original Pancake House is the best of breed. Real good eggs, pancakes, waffles, soups, salads, sandwiches. If you are looking for top-notch bagels, bialys, appetizing, this chain ain’t for you. Think rural-America and you’ll do just fine here.

If you need a break (everyone does) from the bagel-deli arena…give The Original Pancake House a shot. The company’s website www.ophsf.fdn.com has menu/prices/locations.

Depending on location..all do breakfast & lunch, some do dinner.