* Baby Boom Baby.
This article first appeared on April 9, 2016. Jeff Eats just checked goldstar.com and it has a bunch of COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS available. All you gotta do is pay a small service fee- something like 5 bucks a ticket to get them. Long story short, this guy Tommy Koneig puts on quite a show- so you now have even a better reason (comp tickets/small service fee) than you did 2 seconds ago- to go see Baby Boom Baby!

Posted April 9, 2016
* Baby Boom Baby:

Jeff Eats got a real good show for you guys, Baby Boom Baby starring comedian Tommy Koenig-which is scheduled to run April 28th- May 15th at the 250- seat Palm Beaches Theatre in Manalapan.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen this hilarious one-man show which parodies the politicians, luminaries and rock stars of the baby boom generation! Trust me when I tell you, this guy Koenig is a master impressionist-satirist who will keep you thoroughly entertained for 90 solid minutes!

For you guys interested in seeing a snippet of Baby Boom Baby check babyboombaby.ning.com.

The Skinny:

BOOM BABY BOOM
April 28th- May 15th
The Palm Beaches Theatre
250 South Ocean Boulevard
Manalapan, Florida 33462
Box-Office: (561) 362-0003
Tickets: palmbeachestheatre.org and goldstar.com (discount tickets)

from goldstar.com
Baby Boom Baby: Comedy Star Tommy Koenig Lampoons a Generation

National Lampoon and Comedy Central veteran and stand-up comedian Tommy Koenig parodies the rock stars and politicians that influenced a generation of baby boomers. See his wonderfully funny impressions of U.S. presidents and his outrageous characterizations of icons like The Beatles, Queen, The Ramones, The Eagles, Billy Joel and Lady Gaga. Not only is it pure entertainment, it’s also a love story to a generation, with nearly seven decades spanned over the course of 90 hilarious minutes through song and dance. See this rock comedy concert in story form at The Palm Beaches Theatre.

* McDonald’s Testing All-You-Can-Eat French Fries and Ordering Kiosks.

Jeff Eats just read the below-story on snopes.com

The French Fries “thing” sounds very interesting…but without knowing exactly how “unlimited” works- for now, we’ll just have to sit tight and see how the experiment works out!
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McDonald’s Testing All-You-Can-Eat French Fries and Ordering Kiosks
by Jeff Zarronandia

McDonald’s is planning a “McDonald’s of the future,” and the very first of its kind will open in St. Joseph, Missouri this summer. The features include all-you-can-eat French fires, ordering kiosks and more.

McDonald’s is set to launch a “McDonald’s of the future” store in St. Joseph, Missouri. This new location will feature ordering kiosks, and all-you-can-eat fries.

Along with new decor to create a more casual dining experience, the new 6,500-square foot restaurant in St. Joseph, Missouri will offer a kiosk where customers will place their order, which McDonald’s officials say should allow for faster service and customizable orders. Although the kiosks will remove the demand for cashiers, the store owner Chris Habiger plans to hire 85 new employees.

In addition to the kiosks, the new McDonald’s will also feature interactive tables with board games and video games.

The store will offer, “hundreds of different choices to build the burger of your dreams,” Habiger said. The McDonald’s location is opening this July.

* Turnstiles- The Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of Billy Joel.
This article originally appeared on March 18, 2016. Jeff Eats just checked Boca Black Box’s box-office (try and say “Boca Black Box’s box-office”- real fast 3-times) and there are a handful of really good seats left. I also checked goldstar.com and it’s got some discount tickets listed. If you’re into Billy Joel, you will absolutely love Turnstiles!

Posted on March 18th, 2016
* Turnstiles- The Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of Billy Joel.

If you guys can keep a little secret, Jeff Eats remembers Turnstiles beginnings…back then, just a few short years ago, when Tony the band’s “Billy” (who at the time was the keyboard player of the Shakedown Band) mentioned to me-his plans for a South Florida based Billy Joel tribute band!

Long story short, today- Turnstiles is one of America’s best Billy Joel tribute bands! The band plays all over the United States, usually to Standing Room Only crowds!

If you’re a Billy Joel fan, you gotta go see Turnstiles…

The Skinny:

Turnstiles- The Ultimate Tribute To The Music Of Billy Joel
Saturday, April 23, 2016 (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com

from bocablackbox.com
After years of performing with various original projects and cover bands, Tony decided to form “Stormfront”, his first Billy Joel tribute back in 1993. While Stormfront played to critical aclaim in the New York Area, their career was cut short when Tony decided to relocate to South Florida. Now, some 15 years later, Tony decided to enlist some of the finest musicians in South Florida to join with him to once again pay tribute to the man he has so much respect and admiration for, Billy Joel. Never intending to be an impersonator, his focus instead is simply on the music and delivering a faithful and completely live Billy Joel experience to share with others. Turnstiles’ renditions of Billy’s classic songs are certain to move the casual listener as well as the hard core “Joel fan” to their feet and have them singing along with all the classics!

* Chris Isaak.

Jeff Eats isn’t a fan!

Just in case you are, the “Roy Orbison” wannabe is set to play the Au-Rene Theater in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday Night- April 30, 2016 at 8pm.

Chris Isaak
Saturday, April 30, 2016-8 PM • Au-Rene Theater
While his music influences are obvious-the reverb-laden rockabilly
and country sounds of his Sun Studios idols-
think Presley, Cash, Orbison, Lewis-or his new-found love of Nashville-
Chris Isaak has always remained true to his own sound.
This gifted singer-songwriter and bandleader, propelled to stardom by his hit single
“Wicked Game,” continues his musical journey with
First Comes The Night-his stunning first album of new material in six years.
With heart, history and soul on his side, Isaak’s performance
promises to be filled with hits, timeless tunes and unforgettable passion.

* Jeff Eats Does Passover-2016!

Jeff Eats is absolutely certain that right about now- each and everyone of you guys is wondering- What are Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats doing for Passover this year?

To put your respective minds at ease, this year both the first night and second night of Passover will be celebrated at Jeff Eats’ home in Boca Raton.

Jeff Eats is not exactly sure as to what “food” will be served to invited family and friends, but I do know that Mrs. Jeff Eats has placed takeout orders with both Zinger’s Delicatessen in Boca Raton and The Boys Farmers Market in Delray Beach.

For you guys not familiar with one/or both of the above establishments- the “reviews” down below should give you some idea as to who- Mrs. Jeff Eats has chosen to the roll the dice on-for Passover 2016!

Finally, just between you guys and Jeff Eats- I’m kinda thinking that Mrs. Jeff Eats is gonna run the table – this Passover…you gotta figure that the lady (after-all she is Mrs. Jeff Eats) knows whose stuff-is dynamite and won’t embarrass her in front of her middle sister- Marcia or her friend of 42 years-Ellen!

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Posted August 26, 2012

* “Zinger’s Delicatessen–1 Year Anniversay”

About a year-ago, I told you guys about Zinger’s Delicatessen which had just opened in Boca Raton. One year later–some things bear repeating…

Zinger’s Delicatessen is one of the best, if not the best–New York Kosher Style Deli in South Florida.

I have “reprinted” Jeff Eats’ August 18, 2011 review…and it needs “only” three minor changes:
1: Zinger’s is open 7 days a week for lunch/dinner and for breakfast on Saturday-Sunday,
2: Zinger’s “current” potato knishes are as good as the pushcart-ones I mentioned.
3: Zinger’s website is up and running.

If real New York Kosher Style deli is your game, you gotta try Zinger’s Delicatessen!

Posted August 18, 2011
***** Zinger’s Delicatessen, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 826-7323.

If, delicious- New York Kosher Style Deli is your game—you absolutely, positively have to give Zinger’s Delicatessen in Boca Raton a try.

For you fressers out there…Zinger’s in a “former” life, was Pastrami Queen (see 9/12/08 writeup)…to make a long story short, family “matters” resulted in Pastrami Queen closing in late 2010. This past Tuesday, Zinger’s opened for business—for our purposes, SAME OWNER!–NEW “NYC” DECOR!–SAME TERRIFIC FOOD!

Last night I ate dinner at Zinger’s.

Zinger’s is located in the exact-spot where Pastrami Queen was. Gary Zinger who owned Pastrami Queen is Zinger’s owner. The restaurant’s layout hasn’t changed, but the decor has…let’s just say, that stainless steel walls/ceiling and art-deco signage rival the best-deli decor here and in NYC. The joint has 3-flat screen tvs and a takeout counter that will make you want to quit Weight Watchers.

Let’s talk food…

To be perfectly honest with you, I seriously doubt that there is a better New York Kosher Style Deli down here in South Florida. I’ll even go so-far as to say, Zinger’s Delicatessen can easily hold its own with legendary players like NYC’s- Carneige, Stage, 2nd Avenue and Katz’s delis…if you aren’t a native Nooo Yoorker, please feel free to insert your hometown favorite delis’ names.

Just so you know, I was a Pastrami Queen “regular”…so, it was absolutely impossible to eat-at Zinger’s, shall we say incognito. The meal was “on the arm” with Gary Zinger literally having me “try” everything in the joint. Take it for what it’s worth, the pastrami, corned beef, brisket, turkey off the bone are as good as it gets. The joint also makes- delicious, potato pancakes-chopped liver-tuna salad-chicken salad-matzoh ball soup-smashed French fries-Italian beef sub.

Just so we are straight…don’t want you to think that I’m a Zinger’s shill—I’ve eaten better potato knishes—like the ones I, my father and brother Andy use to get in 1958 from the pushcart stationed right outside of Fortunoff on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn while waiting for my mother to finish shopping.

Trust me on this…Zinger’s is a homerun.

Like I said before, I tried a load of stuff. I will tell you, that the sandwiches being delivered to the tables were nice-sized… I didn’t see one group leave without a doggy bag… and no one bitched to Gary about the service/prices.

Zinger’s website is www.zingersdelicom. The site is currently under construction, so give it some-time to get up and running.

Zinger’s does breakfast, lunch and dinner…The joint is open 7 days a week 7am-10pm.

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The Boys Farmers Market (Delray Beach)
Posted on October 17th, 2014
***** The Boys Farmers Market.

Jeff Eats first “reviewed” The Boys Farmers Market on 5/6/2009.

That review is reprinted below.

It is now some 5 1/2 years later- and I just wanted to tell -new as well as old- Jeff Eats’ readers that I LOVE this joint-and if you live or work anywhere-near The Boys Farmers Market make it your business to shop there…trust me, you will be thrilled that you did!
*****

Posted May 6, 2009
***** The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484 (561) 496-8123.

If you can “handle” its parking-lot…with senior citizens “backing in and backing out” non-stop…The Boys Farmers Market is an absolutely great place to shop for fruits, fresh squeezed juices, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, wines, candies, seafood, meats, coffees and prepared chicken/seafood/meat dishes.

Just guessing here, but The Boys’ probably has something like 30,000 square feet of indoor space jammed with top quality FOOD. All the free samples that you’d like…and everything sold, runs circles around joints like Publix, Winn Dixie and Albertsons, not to mention-probably cheaper.

My family has been shopping at The Boys Farmers Market for years…and I have been amazed by two things…namely, that we have never been involved in a fender-bender in its parking lot & the great stuff that it sells.

The Boys has its own bakery, squeezes its own juices and prepares its own “take out” food. This joint is an absolute-winner. If you live in the Delray Beach area, you probably already know about The Boys…for those of you who don’t, you got to go shopping there…just be careful in the parking lot.

The Boys Farmers Market is open 7 days a week.

***** Stan’s Super Subs And Deli, 26880 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, (239) 992-9973.

Got a real good sub joint for you guys, Stan’s Super Subs And Deli in Bonita Springs.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, sub joints in Florida are like Chins in a Chinese phone book- that being that there are a ton of them! With that in mind, some of the joints are of course better than others- and I gotta tell you that Stan’s Super Subs which has been around since 1972 makes real good hot & cold subs/soups/salads. If Stan’s was by my Boca Raton house (as you can see from its address it isn’t), I’d be a real steady customer. Just a quick observation, Stan’s Subs has been in business for something like 44 years- the way I’m thinking -is that the “guy” must be doing something right to have been around that long- unless “he” is a sicko and likes losing money or something! Big thick sandwiches, nice “soft” fresh sub bread, delicious fillings, reasonable prices, super nice folks at the counter, clean ladies’ room (per Mrs. Jeff Eats- didn’t want you guys to think that Jeff Eats is a “perv” or something)) and Jeff Eats is a happy camper!- Just that simple!

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did a recent-lunch at Stan’s and I’m now giving you guys a heads-up about the joint which is open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, closed Monday.

***** jeff eats knows good!

Jupiter Donut Factory in Jupiter!

Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza in Fort Lauderdale/Delray Beach!

The beef ribs, pastrami on rye and cheeseburger slider, Jeff Eats ain’t telling…

Okay if you guys insist…pastrami on rye- Carneige Deli in NYC, the cheeseburger slider and bbq beef ribs were made by “everyday” non-restaurant cooks at home!

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Posted August 30, 2013
***** Jupiter Donut Factory, 141 Center Street, Jupiter, Florida 33458, (561) 741-5290.

Got an absolutely amazing donut-joint for you…Jupiter Donut Factory in Jupiter.

I guarantee- that after eating this joint’s- glazed, bacon maple walnut, sour dough, chocolate glazed donuts you’ll want to enroll in Jupiter’s Police Academy. Being a drop too old to start a new career, Jeff Eats in homage to Jupiter Donut Factory- will henceforth be known as Jeff Eats Andy Sipowitz or JEAS, for short!

No fooling around, Jupiter Donut Factory makes some of the most delicious donuts that I have ever eaten. For sure, this “mom & pop” joint-has bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, smoothies but the game here is DONUTS.

Not to editorialize or nothing, but…once you have had Jupiter’s donuts, you’ll have a very serious problem eating the stuff that Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme serve-up.

Jupiter Donut Factory is open 7 days a week 6am-2pm.

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Posted May 25, 2011
***** Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza, 1415 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, (954) 990-8647.

Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza…coal oven pizza, coal oven chicken wings, salads, a handful of appetizers/calzones/sandwiches/desserts—based on the menu, Luigi’s which opened a couple of weeks ago, obviously- isn’t trying to cure cancer or re-invent the wheel.

Let’s talk food—A recent dinner had me “testing”- house salad ($9.95-enough for 3), chicken wings (10 wings $8.95), 16″ tomato pizza pie ($13.95), sausage/peppers/onions panini ($8.95)…Trust me here, everything old Jeff Eats had-was right up there with the best stuff served up-by South Florida’s “other” coal oven pizza joints.

Luigi’s is so new, that it doesn’t-yet have a website. So, sorry…can’t send you anywhere for menu/prices/pictures. Just so you know, it looks “just” like all the rest and its price points, just like all the rest.

Luigi’s is open Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-3am, Sunday 11am-10pm.

***** Pizzoodles, 56 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, (772) 567-4160.

This is a very simple tale to tell- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple did a recent dinner at red sauce Italian joint Pizzoodles and its food blew all four of us away! If Pizzoodles was-by Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton home, I’d be one-very-steady customer! The joint covered every base- delicious food, super competent service, reasonable prices, big portions! For you guys who need further inducement to try Pizzoodles- the joint’s garlic rolls and cheese pizza alone were worth the Boca Raton to Vero Beach car ride!

For those of you who maybe thinking that Jeff Eats has lost his edge or something- the name Pizzoodles “in my humble opinion” s-u-c-k-s big time!- and that Boca Raton to Vero Beach car ride “line”- is just my way of telling you folks who live or work in Pizzoodles’ neighborhood, that the joint is an absolute must try!

You can check Pizzoodles.com for menu/prices/info.

Pizzoodles is open Monday-Friday 11:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 4pm-9pm.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 4/17/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

Red Fox Diner
33650 North Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point
(954) 783-7714
redfoxdiner.com
Latest Review: 12/21/11

Real simple tale to tell you guys- the Red Fox Diner in Lighthouse Point is one of Jeff Eats’ favorite Florida “mom & pop” diners. Over the years, I’ve eaten tons of time in this breakfast-lunch/counter/booth/table seating joint and I can’t recall even one single time when the food and service weren’t right on the money! If your’e into “mom & pop” diners- Red Fox Diner is an absolute must try!

Posted 12/21/11
***** Red Fox Diner, 3650 North Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064, (954) 783-7714.

If you like “mom & pop” neighborhood diners, you will definitely want-to-try the Red Fox Diner in Lighthouse Point. For sure, the joint must be doing something right-as its been around for something like 40 years. You can check menu/prices/loads of photos at www.redforxdiner.com.

Regular readers know, that “diners” like this hold a special place in old Jeff Eats’ heart. For some reason, joints like the Red Fox take me back to a time when America wasn’t so complicated. Maybe I’m getting old, but I kinda think that the America of the 50’s without all of the big box stores, shopping malls, McDonald’s, cable stations and facebooks—was a much nicer place to live…You do recall ABC, CBS, NBC, WOR, WNEW, WPIX (for you New Yorkers out there) and that was about it, don’t you?

The Red Fox Diner does breakfast/lunch. The joint is open Monday-Friday 6am-3pm and Saturday-Sunday 6am-2pm.

Over the years, I must have eaten in the Red Fox Diner something like 10 times. The joint’s menu has loads of breakfast stuff, sandwiches, salads, burgers, meat/chicken/fish entrees. Absolutely nothing fancy going on here…I will tell you, that the Red Fox’s 1/2 lb cheeseburger is one of the best “diner” burgers I’ve had- same goes for the joints’ chicken philly cheesesteak sub.

The Red Fox Diner is located “in-line” in a non-descript Lighthouse Point strip center. Some of you guys may disagree, but I find sitting outside at one of its three outdoor tables–to be far more enjoyable than people watching from some uptown joint’s patio on West 73rd Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan on a sunny day.

If you are looking for the way breakfast and lunch use to be and should still be, you gotta checkout the Red Fox Diner.

***** Old Style Pizza & Wings, 1455 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, (561) 737-4182.

A recent e-mail to Jeff Eats…

Hey Jeff Eats,

My husband and I just moved to Boynton Beach from Bayside, New York. Our Boynton Beach address is ___________________.

We are looking for a really good takeout/delivery only pizza joint in our area. We are not looking for the national chains. In Bayside there are joints that only do takeout/delivery with no eating at the location. We find that many of those joints did a better job on the food because their owners didn’t have to be bothered with running a sit down eat in restaurant as well as the takeout business. Any name you can provide will be appreciated.
Thanks,
BTD

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BTD:

Based on your home address, Jeff Eats got a real good joint for you guys to check out- Old Style Pizza & Wings, 1455 West Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, (561) 737-4182- menu/prices and order-online at oldstylepizza.com.

Long story short,

Jeff Eats’ friend Ray who lives close to you- has been ordering from Old Style Pizza & Wings for years. I’ve eaten Old Style’s stuff something like- 6 times (at Ray’s house) and its pizza, subs, wings were all- good! Just so you know, sometimes the food was delivered and other times it was picked-up…no problems with late deliveries, etc.

Old Style Pizza & Wings which is open Sunday-Thursday 3pm-9pm, Friday-Saturday 3pm-10pm describes itself as…

“Established in 1993, Old Style Pizza & Wings was created to provide only the highest quality foods to the Boynton Beach area residents. Owner, Executive Chef James Guilbeault , has over 40 years experience in the food service industry with an emphasis on high quality foods delivered to your home. All menu items are prepared to order, ensuring only the freshest and best Pizza, Calzone, Stromboli, Subs, Wings, Barbecue, Salads and more for the residents of Boynton Beach and surrounding areas. Old Style Pizza & Wings is a delivery and take out operation only (no dine in), which allows the staff to concentrate solely on the delivery and take out customer.
The staff at Old Style Pizza & Wings is comprised of employees with many years of experience in the restaurant industry and is trained in proper techniques of food handling and preparation.”

Hope this helps you guys out!

Thanks for reading…

Jeff Eats