Luigi’s Real Italian Ice.

Can’t recall as to exactly when it all began, but Jeff Eats seemingly forever has been a gigantic fan of Italian Ices!

Long story short, yesterday I purchased at Publix (Yamato Road & Jog Road) a 6-pack of Luigi’s Real Italian Cherry Ice and a 6-pack of Luigi’s Real Italian Lemon & Strawberry Ice priced at $2.10 per pack- and I gotta tell you, maybe in a “pinch or something”- but on a regular basis, I Don’t Think So! Purely subjective call- to Jeff Eats’ trained Italian Ices palate, the water ices were way too smooth and the flavors didn’t come close to tasting like the fruits they said they were!

For those of you guys who dare to question Jeff Eats’ taste- luigis.com.

* Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery, 14587 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 270-3771.

Jeff Eats just heard about Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery which is set to open tomorrow morning at 6am in Delray Beach! In speaking with one of Brighton’s owners – the joint is a 150 seat (inside/outside patio) order at counter/deliver to table- bagel/deli restaurant, open Monday-Thursday 6am-5pm, Friday-Sunday 6am-3pm.

If Brighton proves to be as good as it “sounds” on its website- brightonbeachbagel.com- you guys and Jeff Eats will have found a real good joint to stuff our faces at!

Jeff Eats has Brighton Beach Bagel & Bakery “penciled in for a try” sometime in the next 30 days…if you guys get there before I do, let me know the skinny!

***** Antonio’s Pizza-Rant, 13718 State Road 7, Davie, Florida 33325, (954) 424-1640.

Got a real good “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you guys- Antonio’s Pizza-Rant in Davie. Just so you know, Antonio’s also has a location in Plantation at 837 North Nob Hill Road, (954) 382-1199.

Long story short, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate dinner at the Davie joint and I gotta tell you, all four of us really enjoyed Antonio’s Pizza-Rant! Delicious food, big portions, reasonable prices, super pleasant wait-staff- you can’t really ask for much more than that!

Antonio’s Pizza-Rant is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 4pm-11pm.

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

Let Jeff Eats wrap this one of up by telling you guys, if you live or work near Antonio’s Pizza-Rant…give it a shot, it’s real good!

* Tony Roma’s.

Jeff Eats just received the below-self explanatory PR e-mail from Tony Roma’s…

If this works for some of you guys, great!

Sunny Isles Beach
18050 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Phone: 305-932-7907
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00 Midnight

Doral
3300 N.W. 87th Ave Doral, FL 33172
Phone: 305-994-7511
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00 midnight

Jensen Beach
3750 NE Indian River Drive Suite B100 Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Phone: 772-225-6327
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00am – 12 – Midnight

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Hi Jeff,

FREE RIBS FOR MILITARY ON JULY 4TH

On the Fourth of July, Tony Roma’s plans to thank all who have served in our country’s military, past and present.

On Independence Day, veterans and active military personnel can come in to the Doral, Sunny Isles and Jensen Beach Tony Roma’s locations and receive a free half rack of Baby Back Ribs with a side of fries and coleslaw when they present a valid military ID.

* Joey Dale’s Birthday Party.

Real simple story here…

For years- Joey Dale the frontman of Joey Dale & The Gigolos- one of South Florida’s premier Doo Wop/50s-70s bands throws himself a birthday party. In addition to you- the General Public, Joey invites a ton of local & national music talent to attend!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been to a handful of these “birthday parties” and they were simply amazing! Non stop music performances by a who’s who of South Florida’s best musicians and legendary performers like Larry Chance of The Earls and Chubby Tavares.

This year Joey’s birthday party is at the Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 912-0000.

The “tariff”- $10 at the door (which buys you 1-drink, or it can be applied against a $20 food purchase from the Pavilion Grille’s -American Style menu). You can “either” sit at the bar, or at a reserved table!

Last year, Joey Dale’s Birthday Party (at the Pavilion) drew well over 400 people. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that- if you’re into Doo Wop/50s-70s music you will have an absolute blast! The entertainment is non-stop and the Pavilion Grille’s- food is delicious and very reasonably priced.

If you wanna go, call (561) 912-0000 for reservations.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there. Just booked a 10-top!

* 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?

* Roll the Stones at Galuppi’s.

Just in case you guys were wondering- “where” Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a bunch of our friends are gonna be on Saturday Night, July 23rd at 8pm…

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Roll The Stones is one of America’s premier Stones’ tribute bands and Galuppi’s is the perfect joint to eat, drink and party with the band!

Gonna be a real fun-night!

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***** Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 (954) 785-0226.

Last night, I had an absolutely terrific time at a joint named Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach. Just so you know, Galuppi’s which calls itself “Galuppi’s Restaurant, Patio Bar & Banquets” is actually located on the public Pompano Beach Golf Course… the view from its out-door patio of the course is absolutely amazing.

Galuppi’s is basically a restaurant/catering facility. There is a small indoor restaurant that has a large sit-at-bar, 4 booths and maybe a half-dozen hi-tops…outside, there is another sit-at-bar and loads of tables…there is also a banquet room attached to the restaurant that can be used for private parties or for restaurant customers. Now, to put this whole layout in perspective…go to Galuppi’s website at www.galuppis.com where you will find actual pictures of what I have been blabbing about, along with menu/prices/and other details.

Last night, Galuppi’s which does lunch and dinner 7 days a week and brunch on Sunday had The Beatles’ tribute band “Anthology” performing from 8pm-midnight. Suffice it to say, this joint was absolutely packed… the restaurant-the banquet room-the outside bar/patio…the band was on a small stage on the patio and I’ll bet you that from 8:30pm-10:30 pm (time I was there) there were at least 500-600 people maybe even more, eating…drinking…dancing. I am telling you, it was an absolutely great “party.” By the way, there was no cover charge or minimum…so for the price of a meal or a drink…or for that matter, just walking in…got you into this “concert.”

Just a quick note, “Anthology” was terrific. They were dressed in replicas of The Beatle’s Shea Stadium army-uniforms and had the requisite Beatle haircuts…they did some great covers of The Beatles’ hits. The group is extremely personable and their interaction with the crowd had the joint really jumping. Their faux British accents which came and went all evening long, added to the fun…and yes, they even have a left-handed bass player. You can check “Anthology” out at www.myspace.com/fab4anthology. I guarantee that based on last night’s action, Galuppi’s owners will have “Anthology” back for another gig in the very near future.

I already gave you this joint’s website…take a look at its menu. There are plenty of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, entrees and desserts to keep everyone busy…By the way, the prices are very reasonable and last night our waitress Bobbi-Lynn was absolutely terrific despite the fact that the joint was absolutely packed (and I do mean packed). Last night I had babyback ribs, I also sampled the crab-cakes, snapper francaise and steak kabobs. The food is decent. Personally I would put it about “1-notch” above the stuff you get in your typical neighborhood sports bar. Just so you know, Galuppi’s also has tons of flat screen tv sets inside and outside…Last night every set was tuned to the Olympic Games, so if “The Beatles” weren’t your game, you could scream for the American swimmers.

One thing that I found interesting…the banquet room has sound-proof glass. Amazingly, while eating in the room, you couldn’t hear the out-door crowd or the band at all.

Galuppi’s is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and for brunch on Sunday. According to its website, the joint has all kinds of entertainment and “specials”…so If you want to try Galuppi’s, I would suggest that you ”call ahead” to find out “what’s on tap” (pun intended).
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* Burger King- Mac ‘n Cheetos.

Mark your calendars!

Tomorrow- nationwide- Burger King will introduce its new Mac ‘n Cheetos (5 deep fried mac ‘n cheese sticks coated with Cheetos’ dust) for $2.49!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Mac ‘n Cheetos sounds like something I’d like to give a whirl!

For you guys not into “the early bird catches the first worm” way of doing business, Mac ‘n Cheetos is only gonna be out there for eight weeks!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 6/26/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

FRITAS
$3.50 (each)

El Mago de las Fritas
5828 Southwest 8th Street
West Miami
(305) 266-8486
elmagodelasfritas.com
Latest Review: 4/4/14

Now be honest with Jeff Eats, I dare you to tell me that those “suckers” don’t look outrageously delicious! Trust me, they are!

Posted on April 4th, 2014

***** El Mago de las Fritas, 5828 Southwest 8th Street, West Miami, Florida 33144, (305) 266-8486.

Heard about this Cuban-joint from my buddies over at Burger Beast (www.burgerbeast.com).

A real-mom & pop deal…maybe a half-dozen counter seats, maybe 6 tables.

Burger Beast told Jeff Eats that El Mago de las Fritas made the most amazing–fritas…so that’s what Jeff Eats ordered. For “you” uneducated guys out there–we’re talking basically- a flat-top griddled “seasoned” hamburger topped with fine julienne potatoes. Real easy order–a double frita and a double frita with American cheese/fried egg. AMAZING!!!!

Check www.elmagodelasfritas.com for menu/prices/photos.

El Mago de las Fritas is open Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm, closed Sunday.

***** Dairy Queen’s Funnel Cake a la Mode.

Simple tale to tell, about an hour ago Jeff Eats stopped by the Dairy Queen located at 2901 North Federal Highway, Pomapno Beach 33064, (954) 943-8390 to treat myself to a Blizzard- and low and behold- I discovered that last month Dairy Queen added a- $4.29 piping hot freshly made funnel cake topped with soft serve to its menu!

Anyway,

I passed on the Blizzard and got me-one of those Funnel Cake a la Mode “things”- and now I’m telling you guys that you gotta try this “thing”- off the chart delicious!

You can check – Dairy Queen locations at DairyQueencom.

By the way, the Dairy Queen I went to – is open Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10:30pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.

Printed down below is the 5/31/16 press release that “announced” the Funnel Cake a la Mode’s arrival that Jeff Eats totally missed at the time.

May 31, 2016 11:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Funnel cake has gone mainstream. Rather than waiting for that day at the ballpark, carnival or state fair, fans of funnel cake will find a new novel treat throughout the Dairy Queen® system beginning today at participating DQ® and DQ Grill & Chill® locations.

The DQ BAKES! new Funnel Cake á la Mode with famous soft serve & your choice of topping is now available
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To kick off the unofficial start to summer, the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A and BRK.B) company is serving up the next big mashup that delivers the fun of the fair and a uniquely DQ® twist with the debut of Funnel Cake a la Mode, which will delight fans year-round as a permanent addition to the menu.

Funnel Cake a la Mode is the newest hot-from-the-oven dessert on the DQ Bakes!® menu. Funnel Cake a la Mode begins with a hot, crispy, golden brown funnel cake that’s dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of cold, creamy signature DQ soft serve, all drizzled with a choice of hot fudge, caramel or strawberry topping.

“For dessert lovers looking for the next new and novel treat, we have it with a unique DQ twist,” said Barry Westrum, executive vice president of Marketing for American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ). “We all love funnel cake, but we may not have had it in a while. For the very first time the DQ system is introducing this beloved treat it to our fans and in a way that only we can offer.”

The Funnel Cake a la Mode is the latest innovation to come from the DQ Bakes! Institute, which was established to further inspire, develop and enhance future innovation coming from the DQ kitchen — ultimately, creating new and unique taste experiences fans can’t get anywhere else.

In addition to the Funnel Cake a la Mode, fans also will find on the DQ Bakes! menu Artisan-style Sandwiches Chicken Bacon Ranch, Chicken Mozzarella and Turkey BLT; Hot Desserts à la Mode of Triple Chocolate Brownie, Apple Tart and Fudge Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie; and Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Bacon BBQ and Chicken Quesadilla Snack Melts.

The featured Blizzard®-of-the-Month in June is the Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat, delectable cotton candy topping and colorful sprinkles blended with DQ’s creamy vanilla soft serve to create a sweet and unique treat for fans of all ages craving a taste of childhood. Blizzard Treats are made to order and are offered in four sizes, including the popular Mini.

For more information about the Dairy Queen system, visit DairyQueen.com. Connect with the DQ system on Twitter using #LOVEmyDQ and follow the system at twitter.com/dairyqueen. Visit the DQ Facebook fan page, which has more than 10.2 million friends and become a friend at facebook.com/dairyqueen.