***** Sande’s Restaurant, 1717 North Federal Highway, Delray Beach 333483, (561) 272-9104.

Not exactly sure as to how long Sande’s- a “mom & pop” cash only- counter/table/booth seating diner has been around- all I can tell you- is that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating there for something like 17 years.

Simple tale to tell you guys, Sande’s is open 365 days a year 6am-2:45pm and serves up delicious, reasonably priced – breakfast stuff, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, desserts. If you didn’t catch it before, the joint is a cash only-situation!

Long story short, a recent e-mail from long time Jeff Eats’ reader Jon G- prompted a Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats’ lunch-yesterday- and “alerted” me to the fact that Jeff Eats had never mentioned this terrific “mom & pop” diner to you guys- so if you go and like Sande’s you can thank Jeff Eats and- if you go and don’t like Sande’s- blame Jon G!

By the way, here’s Jon G’s e-mail…
From: Jon G
Subject: Sande’s Restaurant
Jeff, ever get a chance to try Sande’s in Delray on US1. Real good mom and pop diner. The frosted flake French Toast is delicious. You’ll like it!!

Finally, for you guys who made it “all” the way down here- that Frosted Flakes French Toast that reader- Jon G raved about- is absolute dynamite- I’ve had it a good handful of times!

* ZZ Top.

Not a fan!

That said, the band is “huge”…

* Howie Mandel & Nick Cannon.

Love Mandel and Cannon on America’s Got Talent!

Wouldn’t give you 10-cents for their respective standup comedy acts!

You may see things differently than Jeff Eats does, so…

* Elvis Fest 8.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats love “stuff” like this!

Not sure yet, but Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are thinking about making the drive from Boca Raton!

By the way, the guy in the picture above ain’t Elvis!

from seminolecasinoimmokalee.com
ELVIS FEST 8
Shows/Performances
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee invites Elvis Presley enthusiasts to Elvis Fest 8 on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26. The best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and compete to become the King. Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 8 events is free for Seminole Player’s Club members; anyone who’s 21 or older can join – it’s fast, free and easy.

“We are proud to host this yearly festival and to bring award-winning Elvis tribute artists back to loyal fans in Southwest Florida,” said Tony Alves, General Manager at Seminole Casino Hotel. “At Elvis Fest 8, our visitors will see several eras of Elvis through song, wardrobe and appearance. We look forward to another wonderful competition and King-size celebration.”

On Saturday, June 25, the Elvis Tribute Artists’ Contest qualifying round will begin at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) in the casino’s Seminole Center and run through 12:30 p.m. The tribute artists will take a break from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the contest will continue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The qualities the judges look for include musical talent, performance and overall stage presence that evoke the late, great Elvis Presley. First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500 and third place will receive $300. Attendees will also vote on their favorite for People’s Choice each day. Following the contest, attendees can join the tribute artists at the casino’s Zig Zag Lounge from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Sunday, June 26 the Seminole Center will open again and the Elvis Tribute Artists’ second round will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will be a break from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and the Tribute second round will continue from 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the People’s Choice Award and contest winners will be announced. The winner of the contest will perform in the Zig Zag Lounge at 6 p.m.

* Sports Authority Going Out Of Business Sale!

Its got stores all over Florida- make that, it had stores all over Florida!

A word to the wise, if you buy DAD something, he can’t return it.

For locations- sports authority.com.

* Back In The Dayz-Legends Of Rock & Roll.

If you want to see one of America’s premier 50s-60s-70s Rock & Roll cover bands in action- then plan on seeing The Shindigs’- Back In the Dayz- Legends Of Rock & Roll show at the Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, Box Office: (561) 483-9036, Tickets: bocablackbox.com, goldstar.com (discount tickets).

Jeff Eats has been following The Shindigs for years and I am telling you they are crazy good!

Here’s what Jeff Eats wrote about The Shindigs way-back on December 1, 2008…

Posted December 1, 2008
***** The Shindigs *****

This past Friday Night (November 28, 2008) I attended a private party at the Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The evening’s entertainment featured a 4-piece South Florida based 1950’s-60’s-70’s tribute band…The Shindigs.

I have to tell you, that The Shindigs had a crowd of 250 up and dancing all night. The band did absolutely amazing covers of the hits of such groups/acts as (now get ready for this partial list in no particular order)…The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Zombies, The Monkees, The Grass Roots, The Bee Gees, K.C & The Sunshine Band, The Commodores, The Rascals, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, The Byrds, The Temptations, Barry White, Chubby Checker, James Brown, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Dion & The Belmonts, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Gerry & The Pacemakers and Bill Haley & His Comets.

Take a look at The Shindigs’ website www.theshindigs.us. If you check the members’ bios…you will find that these guys aren’t “kids” playing rock’n’ roll, but rather… are seasoned-professional musicians with extensive music industry backgrounds. If you check “Events” you will find that in the upcoming months, The Shindigs have South Florida “free” gigs scheduled at such venues as the Hollywood Band Stand (12/3/08) and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (12/26/08)…

I am telling you, that if you like great classic rock ‘n roll/disco music from the 50’s-60’s-70’s, you will absolutely love The Shindigs. By the way, The Shindigs also perform a Beatles’ tribute show–costumes and all…under the name The Beatles Remembered. If you check You Tube, you will find a number of videos starring The Beatles Remembered and the performances are amazingly accurate…

The Shindigs are a band/act that you should make it your business to see. By the way, unlike many bands…The Shindigs’ music is 100% live, no tracks or tapes are used to enhance the band’s performance.

Don’t miss these guys!!

* 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.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday 6/12/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER
$7.75

Larry, Curly Burgers and Moe
28838 South Dixie Highway
Homestead
(786) 504-8768
larrycurlyburgers.com
Latest Review: 12/8/15

This joint is so good that it’s scary…

Posted December 8, 2015
This article first appeared on August 6, 2015. Just wanted to tell you guys, that yesterday Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “ate” lunch at Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe (for the second time)- and this joint’s food- is absolutely off the chart! Look! Jeff Eats “eats” (pun intended) in a ton of joints- and every so often I come across a joint- that absolutely kills. Throw in the fact that Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe is the consummate hole-in-the-wall and “it” warrants another mention on Jeff Eats. Trust me on this one, you gotta try Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe, it’s amazing-good!

Posted August 6, 2015
***** Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe, 28838 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida 33033, (786) 504-8768.

First things first…first- heard about Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe a couple of weeks ago- from my buddies at burgerbeast.com- they absolutely loved the joint!

Real simple story, absolute hole in the wall- order/pickup at the counter- small handful of seats. So!- don’t be planning no high-school graduation parties (unless they are real small ones) there- same goes for bar mitzvahs and weddings!

Jeff Eats down-below- has “listed” Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe’s menu…burgers, hot dogs, handful of salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts…

You can check menu/prices/info on your own at larrycurlyburgers.com.

Anyway,

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently- “stopped” in for lunch and all I can tell you is that Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe’s stuff absolutely kills!! No bs-here, the fried chicken sandwich, bacon cheeseburger and rib eye-Philly cheesesteak, hand-cut fresh French fries were off the chart delicious.

Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe is an absolute homerun!

The joint is open Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, closed Sunday.
_______
MENU

HAMBURGERS
​Single $5.75
Double $7.75
Stuffed $8.50
all hamburgers come with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles,
ketchup, mayo, mustard

SANDWICHES
Grilled or blackened chicken breast $6.25
Grilled/blackened or fried fish of the day $8.25
Chicken/ Rib eye Philly Cheesesteak $7.75/$9.75
Chicken or Tuna salad sandwich $6.25
LCM special fried chicken sandwich (topped with homemade Cole Slaw) $7.75
BLT $5.00
Reuben (Corn Beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing) $8.00

all sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, onions,
pickles and a side of Cole Slaw (unless otherwise specified)

LCM HOT DIGGIDY DOGS
Grilled all beef frankfurter $4.25
Coney Island Style: beef hot dog, topped with all meat chili, chopped onions,
one stripe of yellow mustard $6.25
Polish Boy: beef hot dog, Cole Slaw, French Fries, BBQ sauce $7.25

Extra Toppings
banana peppers, jalapenos, black/green olives, sauerkraut, relish FREE
cheese (American, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Pepper Jack), grilled $1.00
mushrooms/onions/peppers
bacon, all meat homemade chili $2.00

SOUP, SALADS AND MOE
Cup/ Bowl

All meat chili $3.25/$5.25

Choice of Caesar or Mixed Green Salad
Chicken breast blackened, grilled or fried $7.75
Fish of the day blackened, grilled or fried $8.75
Chicken salad/ tuna salad $7.75

Homemade Dressings: balsamic, raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese,
ranch, Caesar, 1000 island

Chicken Wings (8 wings) $7.75
Chicken Wings (12 wings) $9.75
BBQ, Buffalo, BBQ Jerk

Loaded Fries (Chili and Cheese) $3.50
Cole Slaw $2.50
Small Caesar Salad $4.00
Small Mixed Green Salad $3.00

Freshly Cut Fries
Small – $1.50 Medium – $2.50 Large – $3.50

KIDS MENU
Hamburger $4.25
Cheeseburger $5.25
Hot Dog $4.25
Grilled Cheese $4.25
Chicken Strips $4.25
all kids’ meals are served with freshly cut fries and a drink

COFFEE AND DESSERTS
Cuban $1.50
Espresso $1.50
Latte $2.00
Homemade Key Lime Pie $3.50

To place an online order, please visit www.EAT24.COM

***** GG’s of New York, 5440 North State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33319, (954) 484-0400.

For our purposes we’re gonna call GG’s of New York an “out of sight, out of mind” mom & pop Italian red sauce joint.

Jeff Eats first told you guys about GG’s way-back on July 24, 2008. The truth be told, hadn’t been back-until last night when Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple did dinner! Why the hiatus- you guys got me there, just forget about the joint!

Real simple tale to tell you, GG’s is right up there with the best mom & pop red sauce joints down here in Sunny South Florida.

Let me wrap this baby up for you guys- delicious food, large portions, reasonable prices, super pleasant service- makes GG’s of New York a joint that Jeff Eats “won’t” forget about again!

Posted on July 24th, 2008
***** GG’s of New York, 5440 N. State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33319 (954) 484-0400.

You know and I know, that South Florida has more “mom and pop” Italian joints “than you can shake a stick at.” Some are good…some are lousy…some are terrific…and some are just okay.

GG’s is a red-sauce “mom and pop” Italian joint…for the purpose of this exercise, let’s rate it REAL GOOD.

Over the years, I have eaten in GG’s something like 10 times. Real good pizza, pastas, veal-meat-chicken-seafood entrees. You know the game here…garlic rolls, salad, entree with a pasta/vegetable side.

Take a look at GG’s website www.ggsofny.com for menu/pricing/details. What I especially like about this joint, is that it has a very extensive menu…it is absolutely loaded with appetizers, subs, soups, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees and desserts…you will definitely find something to eat at GG’s.

To be perfectly honest with you, GG’s is probably as good if not better than 90% of the “mom and pop” red sauce joints that I have eaten in…and trust me, there have been a ton of them. GG’s is not close to my home…if it were, I would eat there more often.

If you live in GG’s neighborhood…this is a real good joint to know about.

GG’s is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

* Michael “Wheels” Parise.
This article first appeared on February 22, 2016. Jeff Eats just checked the Boca Black Box’s box-office (bocablackbox.com use Code:DICEMAN and save $5 per ticket)) and goldstar.com (discount tickets) and there are a handful of tickets left for Michael “Wheels” Parises’ June 10th & June 11th shows at the Boca Black Box. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, you don’t want to miss this guy! FUNNY!

Posted February 22, 2016
* Michael “Wheels” Parise.

All I can tell you guys is that- Jeff Eats has seen Michael “Wheels” Parise three times and each and every time the “light blue” national touring headliner comedian had me literally peeing in my pants from laughing! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you- that Parise puts on a terrific show!

Parise is in for 2-shows Friday, June 10th and Saturday, June 11th at the Boca Black Box in Boca Raton. There is absolutely no question in Jeff Eats’ mind that both shows will be SRO! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, the shows were added yesterday to Boca Black Box’s schedule-so if you wanna go, you can play-the early bird and pickup some real nice seats before most people even know that the guy-is coming!

The Skinny:

Michael “Wheels” Parise
Friday, June 10th (8pm) & Saturday, June 11th (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton,FL 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com ($20-$35)

from bocablackbox.com
Stand-up comedy veteran Michael Wheels Parise has been making people laugh now for over 29 years. Once known for being Americas top fat comedians in the 90’s, Wheels has decided to go from fat to fit, losing 160 lbs and re-inventing himself.

Michael Wheels Parise has been touring with the most controversial comedian of our time, Andrew Dice Clay, for over 28 years. Starting his colorful career in 1987 in Brooklyn NY. at PIPs Comedy Club, he soon became the club favorite and making it his home. That is where comedian Andrew Dice Clay found him and the rest is comedy history. In 1990 Wheels costarred in the concert film “DICE RULES” where he played Dr. Slaughter. Wheels moved to the West Coast in 1990 and soon became a regular at the Laugh Factory and a favorite at the World Famous Comedy Store where his name is on the Comedy Wall of Fame. Wheels started touring with Dice and opening for him nationally on the arena tour back in 1989. In 1993 Wheels did the “No Apologies” special at Westbury Music Fair which was televised on pay Per View, Wheels ended up with a standing ovation in front to 5000 people that night and that was the night he became a headliner in his own right. Wheels has worked with Rodney Dangerfield in the movie “Meet Wally Sparks”, The Movie, “A Low Down Dirty Shame” with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Jada Pinkett Smith, costarred in the movie “Back to Back” with Michael Rooker and Bobcat Goldthwait and was featured in the movie “Chasing Destiny” with Lauren Graham and Christopher Lloyd… and the list goes on. Michael Wheels Parise also costarred as himself on the Reality Show, “Dice Undisputed” on VH1 in 2009. Wheels Parise is not shy when he decides to tell you what’s on his mind and he does it with enough grace and poise that you cannot help getting sucked into his comedy mind.
Michael Wheels Parise is one of Las Vegas’s top headlining comedians, he spent a one year residence at the Rio Hotel and Casino, his show Wheels Live was written up as the best comedy show in Vegas by the Las Vegas Review Journal. Wheels was the last headliner to perform at the famous Riviera Comedy Club the closing week where he taped his hit CD, “Driving you crazy” produced by Laughing Hyena Productions and is available in stores as well as iTunes. Still working with Andrew Dice Clay in Las Vegas and also headlining the Las Vegas stages on his own, The Laugh Factory in the Tropicana, and The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino are just a few of the places in Las Vegas where you can catch him. Michael Wheels Parise is currently starring in a SHOWTIME Special called Andrew Dice Clay Presents…The Blue Show, airing now. Coming in the spring of 2016 Michael Wheels Parise joins the cast as a Guest Star in the new series, “DICE” airing on SHOWTIME. Dice and Wheels still to this day remain best friends as well as a team on the hit Podcast, “Rollin with Dice and Wheels” which climbed the charts to #1 on iTunes, the show has 46 episodes out and can still be heard on iTunes as well as Rollin with Dice and Wheels official site plus numerous online stations with downloads exceeding 5 million with millions of subscribers. When Wheels is not onstage, you can catch him at the Las Vegas Athletic Club (LVAC) 6 days a week and he can also be seen nationally as a motivational speaker, telling his story of how he lost 150 pounds and is going from fat to fit. For more extensive info… Google him.