* Rocky LaPorte & Bobby Collins.

There is an old Vietnamese saying- “The Early Bird Catches The First Worm”…

With the above in mind, two of America’s funniest “clean” national headlining comedians Rocky LaPorte and Bobby Collins were just booked to appear at the Boca Black Box! LaPorte- Friday, 11/4 (8pm), Collins- Friday, 11/18 (8pm)!

Trust me, I “know” that today is June 7th and LaPorte and Collins aren’t coming until November (some 5 months away)-that said, both comedians are absolute must sees and guaranteed both shows will be SRO situations!

Call it a “heads-up” or whatever you’d like, but you guys should make it your business to get tickets…

The Skinny:

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (check for discount tickets)

from bocablackbox

Rocky traveled with Drew Carey to Iraq to entertain the troops and was seen on the Showtime special Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie. Rocky has filmed his own Comedy Central Presents special and was voted the network’s second most popular comedian in a nationwide poll. He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and appeared on A&E‘s Evening At The Improv and VH1‘s Stand-Up Spotlight, along with sitcom appearances on Cheers and his own NBC pilot called the Rocky LaPorte Show.
Rocky has opened for the likes of Garry Shandling, Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Louie Anderson, Hootie and the Blowfish and the Righteous Brothers, just to name a few. His clean, blue-collar style of comedy continues to increase in popularity as he travels the country.

from bocablackbox.com

Comedian Bobby Collins has an ability to truthfully translate the human condition. Audiences across the country relate to his comedic characterizations as he exposes the humor of day-to-day situations as well as serving up resplendent rants on world events.

Through precise physical timing and impeccable audience insight, he has honed his talents while performing from hole in the wall clubs to sold out theaters. Bobby Collins’ rise to top headlining, comedic master was inevitable. His true dedication to his craft is what keeps his vibrant shows consistently sold out.

A native New Yorker, Collins possesses a confidence and genuine everyman likeability that can only be earned. He knows what it’s like to work a day job, in order to pursue a dream. He’s flipped his share of burgers, as well as signing on as a substitute high school history teacher, to pay the bills – all the while performing in comedy clubs at night.

After heeding a conversation with his father, with some trepidation, he ventured into sales. Settling into the high fashion industry. A detour that proved so successful, that in the 1980’s he had risen to Vice President at Calvin Klein. It was there that he found himself faced with a life changing decision; remain here or chuck the security (and more than substantial steady income) for the uncertain challenge of heading out on the road – to pursue his dream of becoming a professional, full time stand-up comedian.

It was a decision he’s never regretted.

Realizing his dream has given Bobby the opportunity to tour with titans of entertainment like Frank Sinatra, Cher, Julio Iglesias and Dolly Parton. As a professional stand-up comedian, he’s worked alongside friends, Chris Rock, Ray Romano and Drew Carey, as well as many others. Rosie O’Donnell specifically requested that Bobby take over as host for Stand-Up Spotlight. Collins is widely regarded as a “comic’s comic.”

Through his personal appearances at Comedy Clubs, Theaters, Corporate and Charity events, coupled with innumerable television appearances on legendary shows like Letterman, The Tonight Show with both Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno, Collins continues to add new fans of all ages to his loyal base of diehard followers.

It is his relationship with his audiences that results in sold out shows everywhere he makes an appearance. What you see is what you get – Collins is the same man on and off the stage. Bobby Collins has a genuine love for what he does. With such skillful dissection of everyday life, he weaves his uproarious storytelling with effortless flair and charisma as he successfully dismantles any and all socioeconomic, race and age divides. As evidenced by his birthday performance for Chelsea Clinton at the White House, to appearances in US embassies and USO shows abroad. Night after night, Bobby Collins masterfully reflects the hilarious truth – we’re all in this together!

Bobby currently has 5 CD’s, 3 DVD’s and a new special slated for early next year.

With the critically acclaimed publication of his first book, “On The Inside – Witisms and Wisdomisms by Comedian Bobby Collins” we learn, through his personal and professional tragedies and triumphs, what has shaped his beliefs. With humorous recall, Bobby recounts his search for balance between career and family. The Boca Black Box is thrilled to welcome their friend, Bobby Collins, back to the stage this November!

* Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire- June 11 & June 12.

Call Son Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats “wild and crazy kids” but both of them will be at the Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire on Sunday, June 12th! Coincidently they got some “business” to take care of in the area, so their plan is to stop in around 2:30pm and see what’s what!

Sounds like it should be a pretty “hot” event!

If you wanna go, check groupon.com which has some $15 tickets for $10- and if you come-only-for the last 2 hours on either day, those $15 tickets are $5 at The Lakeland Center box-office!

By the way, if you go and want to “look” for Son Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats, they “look” just like their mother, Mrs. Jeff Eats! By the way- the “little darlings” apparently inherited their love of spicy/hot foods from Mrs. Jeff Eats, because spicy/hot is definitely not in this cowboy’s repertoire!

from flhotsauceexpo.com

Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire to Spice Up Central Florida

The Florida Festival of Flavor and Fire is billed as “A Gourmet Food and Craft Event” and will feature hundreds of artisanal producers of hot sauce, salsa, marinades, rubs, dips and other flavorful sauces. Attendees will be able to not only sample, but also purchase, a wide variety of award-winning sauces, condiments and products while at the festival. The event will also provide the ultimate foodie experience by providing the opportunity to speak directly to the producers of each product, pick up recipes and cooking tips, and learn more about how the sauces are made. The event will also feature a demonstration stage where chefs and hot sauce makers will teach attendees how to cook some signature dishes, using their flavorful products.

What: Florida Festival of Flavor & Fire

When: Saturday, June 11 (10a.m. to 6 p.m.); Sunday, June 12 (11a.m. to 5p.m.)

Where: The Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL

Details: Tickets are $15 per person, Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are on sale at the Lakeland Center Box Office or online at www.TheLakelandCenter.com

* D- Day (June 6, 1944).

This was Jeff Eats’ father’s United States Navy- Identification Card issued on June 6, 1944!

“Never Wake A Sleeping Giant”…

***** Caporal Chicken, 14616 Soutwest 8th Street, Miami, Florida (305) 551-2227.

Got an absolutely killer fast food fried chicken joint for you guys, Caporal Chicken in Miami. Real simple concept at work here- hole in the wall with table-seating maybe for 10, order/pickup at the counter, open Monday- Thursday 11:30am-11pm, Friday-Sunday noon-midnight.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats, Son Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats recently “did” lunch- and I gotta tell you, this joint’s food is absolutely off the chart delicious! No bs- here, some of the best fried chicken, corn nuggets, apple pie and fried mac & cheese I’ve had in very -very long time! For you guys who “can take or leave” fried chicken (like Daughter Jeff Eats), Caporal has grilled chicken and “other” real good stuff, so don’t worry -you ain’t gonna starve!

Let Jeff Eats wrap Caporal Chicken up for you…the food, the prices, the vibe, the service, the decor (or lack thereof) make this joint an absolute must try!

* Wellington Celebrates The 4th Of July 2016!

Just in case you’re like Jeff Eats- planning ahead!

By the way. The Long Run is one of America’s premier Eagles’ tribute bands!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK, (Sunday- 6/5/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

KIRKLAND CALIFORNIA PISTACHIO NUTS
$28.81 (3 lb bag on amazon.com)

Kirkland California Pistachio Nuts
amazon.com
Latest Review: None

Down below- is why you should be eating pistachio nuts.

Jeff Eats eats- Kirkland California Pistachio Nuts- I get mine on amazon.com and at Costco.

If for some reason Kirkland/amazon.com/Costco don’t work for you- there are literally thousands of brands to choose from and millions of joints which will gladly sell you pistachio nuts!

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Posted on October 16th, 2014
* Why You Should Eat Pistachio Nuts!

While Jeff Eats is working on finding us another delicious “greasy spoon” to eat-at… printed below is an article “What Are the Benefits of Eating Pistachio Nuts” which I recently read on Healthy Eating (healthyeating.sfgate.com).

Just for the record, Jeff Eats has been a huge fan of pistachio nuts-for like forever…I absolutely love the little suckers. Being a pistachio-expert- if you are smart, never buy “unshelled” nuts-the reason, you’ll eat so many of them- that you’ll end up looking like a big house–waste some time opening the nuts with your fingers or teeth and you’ll eat less of them-of course you may have to see a dentist, but in life, nothing comes easy. Jeff Eats usually catches his pistachio nuts at Costco or Publix-figure something like 9 bucks a pound. Lastly, if anyone can explain to me- why way back as a kid-“we” had to “eat” pistachio nuts covered in red dye which ended up all over our fingers and mouths–write Jeff Eats at devon3746@aol.com. By the way, I know that red dye was used for cosmetic reasons…but jeffeats.com likes to think of itself as an “interactive playground” so play away…

Anyway,

Enough stalling. here’s that article and Jeff Eats will have like I said before -a real nice greasy spoon to tell you about in a day or so…
*****

Pistachios make for a healthy snack.

Nuts are a popular snack and an ingredient in both sweet treats and main dishes. If you like to eat nuts, pistachios are one of the healthier options. They are filled with essential nutrients and have a number of health benefits, helping you to control your body weight and lowering your risk for heart problems.

Nutrition

Pistachios contain fewer calories and more potassium and vitamin K per serving than other nuts. A 1-ounce serving of dry-roasted pistachios contains 160 calories, 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 15 grams of fat, including only 2 grams of saturated fat. It also provides you with 25 percent of the daily value for vitamin B-6, 15 percent of the daily value for thiamine and phosphorus and 10 percent of the daily value for magnesium.

Heart Health

Snacking on pistachios may help lower your cholesterol. Study participants who consumed a low-calorie diet with either 10 percent of their total calories or 20 percent of their total calories in the form of pistachios for four weeks lowered their cholesterol more than participants who followed the Step 1 diet for lowering cholesterol, according to a study published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” in September 2008. Pistachios also contain l-arginine, which can make the lining of your arteries more flexible and make it less likely you will develop blood clots that could cause a heart attack, and vitamin E, which makes it less likely your arteries will become clogged with plaque, notes MayoClinic.com.

Weight Management

If you like snacking on nuts, you can control your weight by limiting your portions. The fiber content of the nuts may make them more filling, helping you to eat fewer calories later on in the day. A study published in the “Journal of the American College of Nutrition” in June 2010 found that participants who consumed 240 calories worth of pistachios for 12 weeks lowered their body mass indexes and triglyceride levels more than those who consumed 220 calories worth of pretzels.

Considerations

Although most of the fat in pistachios is the healthy unsaturated type, they still contain a lot of calories so you should only eat them in moderation. A study published in 2011 in “Appetite” found that participants ate fewer pistachios if they ate those that were still in the shells instead of shelled pistachios. If you like to snack on pistachios, this can prevent you from eating too many. Choose pistachios that are unsalted to help minimize your salt intake.

About the Author

Jessica Bruso has been writing for the Internet as an independent consultant since 2008. She holds a master of science degree in food policy and applied nutrition and a bachelor of arts degree in international relations, both from Tufts University.

* Muhammad Ali.

* Hippifest Daytona Beach 2016.

Nice 60’s “lineup”…

Mrs. Jeff Eats’ cousins Lou and Rachel (who recently moved from Woodmere, New York to Daytona Beach, Florida) just called Mrs. Jeff Eats to tell her that they are going! Why they called to tell her- I don’t know, but- they are going!

If you wanna go and “maybe” even get to see cousins Lou and Rachel…

The Peabody Auditorium
600 Auditorium Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Florida 33184
Box Office: (386) 671-3462
Tickets: peabodyauditorium.com

Free Street Festival at 3:00PM followed by a paid concert at 7:30PM featuring The Happy Together Tour, starring The Turtles, featuring Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Mark Lindsay (former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders), The Cowsills, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, and The Spencer Davis Group.

Evening Concert Event is RAIN OR SHINE – June 5 – 7:30pm

* Krispy Kreme- National Doughnut Day, June 3, 2016!

In a nutshell, FREE DONUTS!

Donut or doughnut- you’re out of luck if you live in Connecticut!- (read- story below)!

Anyway,

Jeff Eats is thinkin’ that you Costco shoppers know- exactly how to play this one!

from krispykreme.com

Join The Fun!

Whether it’s powdered, filled or a hot Original Glazed®, stop in for a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme. In honor of National Doughnut Day, on Friday, June 3, stop in to any Krispy Kreme US or Canadian location for a FREE doughnut of any variety–including its world famous Original Glazed® doughnut.

No purchase necessary. Excludes Connecticut.

Celebrate The Day Across The Globe
Australia, Bahrain, India North, KSA, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Turkey and UAE will offer a free doughnut of every variety on June 3.
Japan and Korea will be offering samples of Original Glazed® doughnuts in stores to celebrate the day.
Our fans in the Philippines will receive a free Original Glazed® with a coffee purchase, and Krispy Kreme Malaysia would like to share a free Original Glazed® with fans who like their Facebook page before June 3, 2016.
About National Doughnut Day

Held annually on the first Friday of June, Doughnut Day was established by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army’s “Doughnut Lassies,” who served the treats to soldiers during World War I. The “Doughnut Lassies” are often credited with popularizing the doughnut in the United States when the troops returned home from war.

Customers are encouraged to donate to The Salvation Army’s miniature Red Kettles stationed at the registers of participating Krispy Kreme locations. All donations will support the local communities where the donation was made.

* Sal Richards.

This article first appeared on April 27, 2016. Jeff Eats just checked the Boca Black Box’s box-office (bocablackbox.com) and goldstar.com (discount tickets) and there are only a handful of tickets left- to see legendary standup comedian Sal Richards tomorrow night,-June 4, 2016 (8pm). Guaranteed, Richards who- currently lives in West Palm Beach- wil absolutely pack the house.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you wanna see Sal Richards!

Posted on April 27th, 2016 · Boca Raton Music/Events/Other

* Sal Richards.

First things first, a handful of Jeff Eats’ readers recently mentioned that Boca Black Box in Boca Raton seems to get a “ton” of Jeff Eats’ mentions …Just so you guys know, the reason why the Boca Black Box which opened in August, 2015 has gotten so many of these so-called “mentions”- is because this 250 seat theater…week-in and week-out has been producing-very reasonably priced shows- featuring some of America’s top comedians/music acts as well as outstanding local talent! All Jeff Eats can tell you guys- is that if you haven’t yet “heard” about the Boca Black Box- take a look at bocablackbox.com and checkout the joint’s upcoming lineup and- you’ll see why Jeff Eats is so “excited” about the Boca Black Box!

Anyway,

Boca Black Box just announced that legendary stand-up comedian Sal Richards is set to headline on Saturday, June 4, 2016 (8pm).

Trust Jeff Eats- Richards who works clean, is absolutely fabulous! The guy will have you crying from laughter! No question in my mind, SRO situation!

The Skinny:
Sal Richards
Saturday Night, June 4, 2016 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Rd #10, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Box-office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com (check goldstar.com to see if discount tickets are listed)

from bocablackbox.com
WHO IS HE: Showbiz veteran Sal Richards was called “one of the funniest guys in show biz” by the N.Y. Daily News. The Brooklyn native also was voted as the “Entertainment Industry’s Funniest Comic” by the New York Friars Club. Richards has been a mainstay in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City for years and also has appeared in several movies including “Out for Justice” and “Rounders.” His television credits include “The Sopranos,” “Law & Order: CI” and “Bachelor Life.”
WHAT TO EXPECT: Sal Richards’ sharp wit and excellent singing voice are always the main highlights of his shows. The show business veteran has been performing on stages throughout the country, and has always been an Atlantic City favorite. Anyone planning on taking in one of Richards’ shows look forward to an evening of laughter.