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* Win A Pair Of Tickets To- An Evening With Pter Cetera.

Real simple game, the first 50 “comments” posted will be entered in a “pick out of a hat drawing” to win a pair of tickets to see Peter Cetera at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Saturday, October 29, 2016. You can only post 1 “comment” per day. Last day to post a “comment” October 25, 2016.

Peter Cetera (Pompano Beach Amphitheater- Pompano Beach)
Posted on May 31st, 2016 · Deals Music/Events/Other Pompano Beach

* An Evening With Peter Cetera.

Just announced, Peter Cetera- legendary frontman/lead singer of Chicago is scheduled to play the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Saturday Night, October 29, 2016 (8pm). Tickets go on sale June 2, 2016 (internet pre-sale at 10am-ticketmaster.com and pompanobeacharts.org- use code: timeless).

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Cetera’s voice is one of the greatest in Rock N Roll history- and Chicago is one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands of all-time! Jeff Eats- has been a Cetera and Chicago fan since first seeing the band (then known as Chicago Transit Authority) in 1969 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York- Jeff Eats has followed Cetera and Chicago ever since! For those of you guys who might be wondering, that 1969 ticket cost $2.25!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be at the show…

If you want to see one of Rock N Roll’s greats- go see Peter Cetera!

from pompanobeacharts.org

The Pompano Beach Amp is Proud to Present An Evening With Peter Cetera

Grammy Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee to Perform in October

Announce date: 5/31

Internet Pre-Sale: 6/2 (10am) ticketmaster.com or pompanobeacharts.org (use code: timeless)

On Sale date: General Public- 6/3 (10am)

Concert date: 10/29/16
Time: 8pm

Tickets: $40-$100
Ticketmaster.com or www.pompanobeacharts.org
Call for more information: 954-519-5500

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Peter Cetera will be performing at The Pompano Beach Amphitheater (The Amp) on Saturday, October 29th. The iconic singer has had two distinct musical careers. From 1968 thru 1986, Peter was the singer, songwriter, and bass player for the legendary rock group “Chicago,” which was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In his time with the group, they recorded 18 of the most memorable albums of a generation, including such hits as “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I ’m Sorry,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “ Feeling Stronger Every Day” and “Along Comes a Woman.”

A solo artist since 1986, Peter has recorded 10 time-honored CD s including his #1 hits, the Academy Award nominated song “The Glory of Love” from the hit movie The Karate Kid II, “The Next Time I Fall ” with Amy Grant, “Feels Like Heaven” with Chaka Kahn, “After All” with Cher from the motion picture Chances Are, “No Explanation” from the mega hit film, Pretty Woman, and the unforgettable “Restless Heart.”

Peter is currently touring with his 7 piece electric band “The Bad Daddy’s” and still enjoys performing his timeless hits which continue to touch the lives of so many people worldwide. He also appears in other musical formats including his much acclaimed “Symphony Show” for the larger venues and a smaller String Quartet version for smaller intimate affairs.

* N2 Nation Motown Magic- The Ultimate Motown Tribute.

You guys and Jeff Eats both know that “Motown Tribute Bands” are literally a dime a dozen down here in Sunny South Florida. Some of the groups are good, some of the groups not so good! With that in mind, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen N2 Nation Motown Magic’s show twice – and I gotta tell you- these guys are good-real good!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going- and if you’re a Motown fan, N2 Nation Motown Magic will definitely have you up- dancing and singing in the aisles!

If you wanna go,

N2 Nation Motown Magic- The Ultimate Motown Tribute
Friday, November 11, 2016 (8pm)
Boca Black Box Center for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: 561.483.9036
Box Office: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com
N2 Nation Motown Magic is the Ultimate Motown Tribute, this spectacular band consists of a 9 piece live band with 4 lead vocalists. They are a dynamic group of musicians and vocalists that play and sing those famous songs of Motown including songs like: My Girl, Just my imagination, Baby Love, Can’t hurry Love, ABC, Under the Boardwalk, Why do fools fall in love, just to name a few. They have opened for many celebrities and even locally at the Mayor’s Ball in West Palm Beach. The band is full of entertainment that will be sure to get you up and moving on the dance floor.

***** Winn Dixie Mini Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels.

You guys remember The Three Bears?

The other day, Mrs. Jeff Eats brought home- Winn Dixie Mini Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels ($3.99) that she bought at a Winn Dixie in Delray Beach…

Long story short, perfect sized pretzels filled with just the right amount of peanut butter!- thus The Three Bears’ analogy!

Right about now some of you guys are thinking- “Winne Dixie, who shops in Winn Dixie?”

Anyway, if you want delicious- mini peanut butter filled pretzels check winndixie.com for a Winn Dixie near you!

* The Edwards Twins- An Evening with Cher, Elton, Midler & Streisand!

Absolutely positively two of the planet’s best “impersonators”…

All Jeff Eats knows is that if you haven’t yet seen The Edwards Twins- you gotta get tickets!

from bocablackbox.com

An Evening with Cher, Elton, Midler & Streisand!

BOCA BLACK BOX
8221 Glades Rd #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2016
8:00 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 2016
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (check for- discount tickets)

An Evening With Cher, Elton, Midler & Streisand finds identical twins Anthony and Eddie transforming into dozens of your favorite celebrities and performing live performances of unforgettable songs from the stars mentioned in the show’s name, as well as artists like Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones and more. As The Edwards Twins deliver one showstopper after the next, you’ll see why the Los Angeles Times hailed their “phenomenal vocals” and called them “undeniably gifted illusionists.”

* Legends Of Rock In Concert.

Just checked, goldstar.com has $45 tickets priced at $22.50 for Legends Of Rock In Concert…

Interesting lineup of 60’s-70’s Rockers! For sure, Starship isn’t really Starship not to mention the Airplane- but for $22.50 on a Sunday evening in Fort Lauderdale, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna “sing along” with Derringer, Farner and Ryder and pretend that Jack Casady, Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Kantner and Spencer Dryden are up on the stage- playing “White Rabbit.”

If you want to sing along and pretend with us, goldstar.com!

The Skinny…

Four great artists take the stage to perform their crowd-pleasing hits during the Legends of Rock concert at the Broward Center’s Au-Rene Theater, a night of music that will take you back to the glory days of rock and roll. Headlining the bill is mega-band Jefferson Starship, which continues to push the sonic boundaries of its music while remaining true to the original songs that earned the group eight gold and platinum records. Also on the bill is Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Rick Derringer and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels.
* Additional fees apply. No coupon or promo codes necessary to enjoy the displayed discount price.

Sunday September 18, 2016 @ 6:30pm
$22.50 $45.O0

Broward Center – Au-Rene Theater
201 SW Fifth Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-462-0222

***** Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant, 1684 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, Florida 33461, (561) 642-8280.

Real simple tale to tell you guys, last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner at our friends’ Lou and Angela’s house in Palm Springs. Lou and Angela ordered from Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant which delivered the food to their home! AND- Lou and Angela picked-up the bill! Lou told me that Joy Luck is a “mom & pop” restaurant which does both eat-in and takeout!

Putting aside the fact that free-food always tastes good, I gotta tell you that this Joy Luck joint makes some heavy duty delicious stuff…wonton soup, egg drop soup, egg rolls, fried dumplings, bbq ribs, shrimp with lobster sauce, roast pork fried rice, sweet & sour pork, roast pork lo main, beef with Chinese vegetables- were all right on the money! For the curious, I thought that the shrimp with lobster sauce, bbq ribs and roast pork lo mein absolutely killed!

Let me wrap this one up for you guys, free or not free- Joy Luck’s food is really good.

If you live or work in Joy Luck’s neighborhood, you gotta give this joint a shot! AND Lou’s MasterCard # is 1872—–751.

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

Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday noon-10pm.

* 80z All Stars.

Got something absolutely terrific for you guys, that’s assuming you’re into 80’s music- the 80z All Stars!

No ifs, ands, or buts- the national touring South California based- 80z All Stars are one of America’s premier 80’s tribute bands! Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the band and they absolutely kill!

The 80z All Stars’ complimentary show is scheduled:

Seminole Coconut Creek Casino’s Nectar Lounge
5550 Northwest 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida
Friday, July 8th, 8pm

Just so you know, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there! The “master plan” has us eating dinner at the Casino’s – 1st Street Deli before the show! The combo of chopped liver on rye and Jessie’s Girl may sound bizarre, but trust me, it works!

You can checkout the 80z All Stars at 80zallstars.com.

DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/10/16- 1st Street Deli- Coconut Creek)
Posted on January 10th, 2016
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/10/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MATZO BALL SOUP
$5.95 (BOWL)

1st Street Deli,
5550 Northwest 40th Street
Coconut Creek
(954) 977-6700
seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com
Latest Review: 8/1/2012

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats the 1st Street Deli makes an absolutely terrific-Matzo Ball Soup. If you don’t tell too many people, during the past 3 years- on average- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at the 1st Street Deli something like every 6 weeks or so- and everything that we ordered (i.e.- hamburgers, hot dogs pastrami, corned beef, turkey, potato pancakes, chopped liver, tuna salad, chicken salad) was right on the money! The 1st Street Deli is a great looking joint and its service is as pleasant and competent as can be!

By the way when Jeff Eats first ‘reviewed” the joint back on 8/1/12 there was an- Original Brooklyn Water Bagel outlet in the restaurant…that’s no more, the 1st Avenue Deli now has its own (bagels made in house) operation in that space!- Just in case you’re wondering, the bagels that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have tried- (everything, plain, onion, sesame) were as good, if not better than the stuff being turned out by most of the bagel joints that dot South Florida’s landscape!

1st Street Deli is open:
Breakfast
Monday – Sunday: 6:30AM – 11AM | Featuring hot, fresh donuts with every dine-in entrée.

Lunch & Dinner
Monday – Sunday: 11AM – 11PM

Late Night
Friday & Saturday: 11PM – 2AM

Posted August 1, 2012
*****1st Street Deli, 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 977-6700.

The 1st Street Deli is located inside the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek. Great looking joint, with table/booth/counter seating…looks like a NYC “kosher style” deli circa 1960…in addition, part of the “store” has an- The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company outlet (check Jeff Eats 8/11/09 review for Delray Beach location).

Just so you know, Jeff Eats always treats casino “restaurants” with a jaundiced eye…is the food any good? are the prices outrageous? is this just a tourist trap?

Got some good news for you on 1st Street Deli…

Tried 1st Street Deli the other night for dinner…matzo ball soup (bowl-$4.95), potato pancake appetizer (3 pancakes $5.95), pastrami on rye (with french fries $12.95), salad trio (1-scoop each of chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad-$10.95), 8oz cheeseburger with french fries $11.95)—everything was A-OK! As a point of reference, I know a lot of you guys eat in Too Jay’s Gourmet Deli…the food at 1st Street Deli is better than Too Jay’s stuff (see Jeff Eats’ Too Jay’s review 3/28/09)…as a matter of fact, 1st Street Deli’s food is as good as the stuff served at most of the better bagel joints and New York Kosher Style Delis down here in sunny South Florida. For the record, although very good, 1st Street Deli’s food isn’t quite in the same league (although not by much) as TOP delis like the Pomperdale, Zinger’s or Ben’s (if you like, you can check Jeff Eats’ reviews for these 3 joints, if not, not!) On the pricing front, maybe a “drop” higher here and there-than your favorite bagel joint, but nothing that’s glaring…besides, if you spend the money on food, you won’t have to waste time “losing” it playing the slots—in any event, the Indians are gonna get the cash no matter how you slice it.

Check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices.

One final thought, if you checked my review on The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company you’d know that it makes some real-good bagels. That said, I think that a bakers dozen at the Casino’s location fetches something like 14 bucks—now that’s a rip-off. One other thing on The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company, the casino’s website says that the “bagel” store is open from 6am-11pm–but when I was there at 9:30pm it “appeared” to be closed and its bagel display bins were totally empty…not good!

1st Street Deli is open 7 days a week 11am-11pm.
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company is open 7 days a week 6am-11pm.

***** Manzo’s Italian Deli, 2260 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, (561) 697-9411.

For our purposes Jeff Eats is gonna call Manzo’s Italian Deli an “Out of sight, Out of Mind” sub joint!

The truth be told, first told you guys about Manzo’s way-back on February 18, 2010 and then totally forgot about it- until today when Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate lunch there!

Outrageously delicious subs!

If you live or work anywhere near Manzo’s, it’s an absolute must try!

Posted February 18, 2010
***** Manzo’s Italian Deli, 2260 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 (561) 697-9411.

I love a great “sub”…please feel free to insert- “hoagie”–“hero”–“grinder” if you like. Anyway…I got an absolutely terrific sub-joint for you—Manzo’s Italian Deli in West Palm Beach. You can check the joint’s website www.manzositaliandeli.com for menu/prices.

Can’t exactly describe it, but Manzo’s “hero bread” is outrageoulsy good. Recently did, a chicken parm ($7.95)–philly cheese steak ($8.45)–sausage/peppers/onion ($7.95)–chicken salad ($7.45) sub-hoagie-hero-grinder and like I said before, absolutely delicious.

Manzo’s Italian is an order-at/pickup-at counter joint.

Manzo’s is open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm.

* Comedian Kevin Farley.

I know that the face looks familiar- Kevin Farley is the younger brother of the late comic genius Chris Farley!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats haven’t seen Kevin Farley’s stand-up act- but we’re game!

Look! Just because Jeff Eats’ brother is a top-notch internist, doesn’t mean that Jeff Eats who graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1973 is also a top-notch internist! Now- no ifs, ands or buts that I do some real nice heart bypass surgery- but I’m real weak diagnosing the common cold! I think you guys get the point!

Like I just said, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are game- we just picked-up two tickets for this coming Saturday Night’s show!

The bet here is that Farley’s show will be absolutely hilarious- we’ll see!

The Skinny:

Kevin Farley
Friday, July 8th & Saturday, July 9th (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton,FL 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com
Kevin Farley is an actor, production designer, singer, dancer, occasional composer and stand-up comic! Farley appeared in numerous TV series programs such as That ’70s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Joey, Just Shoot Me, Curb Your Enthusiasm and many more. Multi-tasking is easy for Farley – he does it all with a fabulously contagious sense of humor, both on screen and off. Book your seats while you can, he will only be here at ‘The Box’ for two days! Get Tickets

* Happy 4th of July!

Thank you- Thomas Jefferson & Company!