***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/3/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CHICKEN WINGS
(6-$7.99, 12-$11.99, 24- $18)

Francesca’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria
4900 Linton Boulevard
Delray Beach
(561) 498-1817
francescasitalian.com
Latest Review: 5/18/16

Real simple tale to tell, if you like chicken wings, then you gotta try this joint’s wings!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats- most “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints’ wings-leave a whole lot to be desired! Personally, most of the wings that I’ve had- tasted like an “after-thought.”

Anyway, Franscesca’s baked wings (Hot, Medium, Mild, BBQ, Honey BBQ) are off the chart delicious. Gonna go out on a limb here, but this joint’s wings can easily hold their own against-the wings served-up by South Florida’s best wing-joints/sports bars!

Posted on May 18th, 2016
***** Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 498-1817.

Got a very good “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you guys- 9 month old Francesca’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria in Delray Beach.

Real simple tale to tell you guys, last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “did” dinner- and Francesca’s food, service, prices were right on the mark!

For you guys with inquisitive minds, Francesca’s menu has the “expected” appetizers, salads, soups, hot/cold subs, pastas, pizzas, calzones, stromboli, entrees (soup or salad, pasta side)- your tee shirt/shorts/flip flops’ ensemble is the dress of the day!

You guys and Jeff Eats both know that “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints are literally a dime a dozen down here in sunny South Florida. For sure- some are very good, others are good, some are fair and others flat-out stink! You guys and Jeff Eats also know, that food “reviewing” is a subjective-exercise, what Jeff Eats likes, you may hate and vice versa- with that in mind, based on the veal parmigiana, penne with meat sauce, stromboli, garlic rolls, Philly cheesesteak sub (Francesca’s calls them heroes) that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats had- Francesca’s gets a “very good”-call…delicious food, super pleasant service, large portions, reasonable prices

Jeff Eats is kinda thinking -that if you live or work in Francesca’s neighborhood- you definitely want to give the joint a shot!

Francesca’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria is open Monday-Thursday 11am-9:30pm, Friday 11am-10pm, Saturday 3pm-10pm, Sunday 3pm-9pm.

* Deerfield Beach July 4th Celebration.

Now, if just one of you guys had invited Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats over to your house for a barbecue- tomorrow, we wouldn’t be forced to eat, drink and party with 10,000 of our closest friends on Deerfield Beach, but you didn’t – so Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gotta do what we gotta do!

Happy July 4th to you guys!

Posted on June 13th, 2016
* Eaglesmania the World’s Greatest Eagles’ Tribute Band To Appear At Deerfield Beach’s July 4th Celebration.

Here’s a heads up for you guys, New Jeresy based Eaglesmania- which bills itself as the World’s Greatest Eagles’ Tribute Band was just booked to play Deerfield Beach’s July 4th, 2016 Celebration…

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, over the years- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been to a number of Deerfield Beach’s July 4th Celebrations and each and everyone of them- has been absolutely terrific! Top notch- food/arts & crafts vendors, bands, fireworks!

Just a personal observation, the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency the sponsor of the CIty of Deerfield Beach’s 4th of July Celebration really knows what it’s doing…Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats can’t wait to “do” this event and “see” if Eaglesmania is as good as it says it is!

Celebration 12 PM – 10 PM
Main Beach Parking Lot (149 SE 21st Ave)
Each year the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency sponsors the City of Deerfield Beach’s 4th of July Celebration and we are extremely excited for the fast approaching event. Relax on the beach and join in the festivities as we celebrate the independence of our great nation. There will be music and vendors that will provide a variety of arts & crafts, local foods and ice cold beverages. Don’t forget to stay for the famous Deerfield Beach fireworks show!

Entertainment Schedule
Whisky Six 12 PM – 1 PM
Army Gideon 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Caribbean Chillers 3 PM – 4:30 PM
The Regs 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Eaglesmania (Eagles Tribute Band) 7:30 PM – 9 PM

Complimentary Shuttle Information
Shuttle service from The Cove Shopping Center and the St. Ambrose Parking Lot (east side of complex) to the beach is from 11 AM – 5:45 PM. Shuttle service will be suspended after 5:45 PM, when Hillsboro Blvd. and the Hillsboro Blvd. bridge is closed to vehicular traffic, service will resume from 11 PM – 12 AM.

* Bob Nelson Comedy Show.

Real simple tale to tell…

Bob Nelson is an absolutely brilliant comedian.

Jeff Eats has been a huge Bob Nelson fan for over 40 years!

If you want to see an absolutely brilliant comedian at work, go see comedian Bob Nelson!

The Skinny:

Bob Nelson Comedy Show
Friday, September 16th & Saturday, September 17th (8pm)
Boca Black Box for the Arts
8221 Glades Road #10 Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (check for discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com

Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one. Characters like the lovable nerd Eppy Epperman, punchy boxer Jiffy Jeff and chicken rancher Wilby Stuckinson are as funny and memorable as any you will see in comedy today. Bob’s football routine is a recognized comedy classic and “Morning”, his tale of a farmer and a duck, is one of the finest works of one man showmanship to grace the modern stage. If all that were not enough, Bob’s ability to relay personal stories and observations about everyday life put him in the same league as the best of today’s stand-up comics. His shows are filled with spontaneity, zaniness and singular moments that will astound you. Throughout his career Bob Nelson has been hailed as one of the most gifted funny people on the planet.

A contemporary of Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno, Mr. Nelson’s extraordinary talents have been refined by a career that has included multiple appearances on the Merv Griffin Show, the Tonight Show and David Letterman. Bob has performed live thousands of times at hundreds of comedy clubs, colleges and other exciting live venues including the Las Vegas strip, Radio City Music Hall and on NYC’s Broadway. He has also had the great honor to perform at the Ford Theater in Washington D.C. for president Ronald Reagan. Most recently, he has performed on stage at The Grand Ole Opry.

Bob Nelson was Rodney Dangerfield’s opening act for eight of the most popular years of Mr Dangerfield’s career. Bob was prominently featured in two of Rodney’s enormously popular HBO stand up comedy showcases, alongside other comedy phenoms like Rosanne Barr and Sam Kineson. That led to two HBO specials starring Bob Nelson, including the ground breaking classic Nelson Schmelson.

Bob won an Emmy Award in Philadelphia for a children’s show he wrote and starred in. Bob has since had supporting roles in Nora Ephram’s directorial film debut This Is My Life with Julie Kavner and Ivan Reitman’s box office smash Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Bob also starred in the Zucker Brother’s Marx Brother’s take off Brain Donors.

From 2006 to 2010 Bob had his own One Man Comedy show in Branson, Missouri. In 2012 he moved the show to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and performed at the Bob Nelson Family Theatre until 2014. Being a true New Yorker, the Northeast has called him home. His goal is to create a Brand New Comedy Brand on Long Island. Including Shows, Television and creative Social Media endeavors.

* Bacon Wave.

Surprise, surprise, surprise (I know, Gomer Pyle!)…

Jeff Eats “did” this $10-deal and like I said 2 seconds ago, surprise, surprise, surprise both the Bacon Wave and the Egg ‘N Omelet Wave worked! Just so you guys and Jeff Eats are straight with each other, the Bacon Wave wasn’t exactly as advertised “As Easy As 1-2-3” maybe something more like 1-2-3-4-5- but it worked nonetheless!

If you’re interested, you can catch the full sales pitch at baconwavesale.com.

***** 2 for $10 Whopper Meal.

Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate lunch at Burger King (81759 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 487-1492) and I gotta tell you guys that this- 2 For $10 Whopper Meal deal definitely “worked” for us! You know when something just hits the spot well those Whoppers/French fries/Cokes- just hit the spot!

You can check bk.com for a Burger King near you!

This contest started on June 29, 2016.

* Win 2 Tickets To: Joey Dale’s Birthday Party.

Just got a call from Joey Dale and he wants 2-of you guys to be his guests at his Birthday Party at the Pavilion Grille on Sunday, July 10, 2016! All you gotta do is be the 10th “COMMENT” posted and you and a guest will be comped up to $100 courtesy of Birthday Boy Joey Dale to spend at the party.

Just so you know, only one “COMMENT” per day-per reader! If Jeff Eats doesn’t have #10 by midnight July 7th, #9, #8, #7 etc. will be the winner!

Posted June 28, 2016
* 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 sit at “either” -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.

For info about the Pavilion Grille- paviliongrille.com.

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

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.