* Ben E. King.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Hey Jeff,

My wife and I recently saw Charlie Thomas’ Drifters. One of the songs they sang was ‘Stand By Me” which we absolutely love. I was wondering did you ever meet Ben E. King who back in the day was The Drifters’ lead singer and who on his own had the ‘Stand By Me’ hit?

Thanks,

Josh Cowen
Orlando, Florida

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Josh Cowen,

Unfortunately for the world, Ben E. King passed away on April 30, 2015…he was “class” personified!

Thanks for reading…by the way, that’s my old friend Joel Whitman on the left!

* Shorty’s Bar-B-Q Memorial Day Appreciation Offer.

Jeff Eats has been “eating” at Shorty’s for years…delicious food, pleasant service, big portions, reasonable prices. Shorty’s currently has 4- South Florida locations.

If this story- applies to you, Jeff Eats is thinking that 15% is kinda on the light side- but as they say in Ithaca, New York- better in your pocket than theirs!

You can check shortys.com for locations/menu/prices/info.

By the way, Shorty’s website has a bunch of coupons- this “way” everyone in your party can save a few bucks!-which when you really think about it, isn’t such a terrible thing!

Posted July 7, 2008
***** Shortys-Bar-B-Q, 9200 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida 33156 (305) 670-7732.

Shorty’s is a South Florida bbq-chain…Its original location on South Dixie Highway has been around since 1951…Shorty’s website is www.shortysbbq.com …check the site for locations/menu/pricing.

Shorty’s Bar-B-Q is a terrific-casual restaurant… the menu is loaded with delicious appetizers, sides and top-notch pork/beef/chicken bbq…big portions at really reasonable prices. In the South Dixie joint, “you” sit at long tables next to total strangers…at the other 6 locations, Shorty’s gives “you” your own table or booth…that’s called progress.

Over the years, I must have eaten in the Dixie Highway location at least 10 times. Most recently, I have been eating in Shorty’s Deerfield Beach store which opened about 1 year ago. Same delicious food…same portions…same prices…booth and table seating…By the way, the Deerfield Beach joint (if I have read all of the locations’ menus correctly) is the only Shorty’s that has bbq beef ribs…I have to tell you, that those beef ribs are not just good, but are fantastic…why Shorty’s doesn’t have them in its other stores is beyond me.

Like I said before, Shorty’s is a casual joint…be prepared to get really messy in this joint, because the bbq sauce is all over the place…Shorty’s has plenty of paper towels…

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

* Bark at the Park.

Jiggy Eats is a Red Sox’s fan (go figure, the boy was born in Tucson)…

Anyway,

The last time I took Jiggy to a Marlins’ game it literally cost me a fortune- he “ordered”-2 hot dogs with mustard, a large Coke, a bag of peanuts, an ice cream sandwich and a large popcorn- I also had to buy him a Marlins’ cap and tee shirt!- and I’m not gonna get into the ‘fight” he had with another fan over a foul ball that to this very day- Jiggy “claims” he chased down!

Just so you know, 5 minutes ago, Jeff Eats mailed a $25 check to the Human Society of Greater Miami!

Bark at the Park benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Miami
Presented by AvoDerm Natural Pet Foods, Nylabone and PetSmart

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Fans must sign the release form before they enter each game. Download the form in advance and bring the completed release with you to the game. For questions, email groups@marlins.com.

Groups of 10 or more humans should contact the Group Sales Department at (305) 480-2523 or groups@marlins.com.

Important Bark at the Park information:

All tickets are for reserved seating. This includes both human and dog tickets. All Bark at the Park participants and dogs need to purchase the Bark at the Park Package.
Purchase a special Bark at the Park ticket for yourself in one of the specifically-designated areas. Purchase a dog ticket at the same time for a $10 donation. All money from dog tickets sold will benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami.
Advance purchase only. No walk-up sales
Important requirements:
Dogs must wear their rabies tags. Owners must bring their dogs’ rabies certificates. Dogs who do not have proper proof of rabies vaccination may be prohibited from entering Marlins Park.
Entrance for “Bark at the Park” attendees will be through the Marlins Park First Base Entrance only. Disabled guests with dogs may enter through the First Base Dugout Club Entrance.
All dogs owners must sign a liability waiver upon entering Marlins Park.
Important to note: Human and dog seats are reserved seats located in the Vista Level.

* NY Comedy Night presents the Bob Golub film DIE LAUGHING and Comedy Show.

Jeff Eats has seen the film.

Jeff Eats has seen Bob Golub’s act.

Jeff Eats is telling you, if you want to have some big time laughs, go see Bob Golub’s film/act!

The Skinny:

The Skinny:
NY Comedy Night presents the Bob Golub film DIE LAUHING and Comedy Show
Tonight, Thursday- May 26th at 8:00 PM
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Rd, # 10, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 483-9036
Tickets: complimentary tickets (you got to buy 2 items at the bar)- details on Boca Black Box’s Facebook page.

Release Film
8:00pm Comedy show
8:30pm Special Screening of film
Q&A following film.

Every Comic Has a Dark Side.
A place where thoughts of control become overwhelming and one starts killing. Are you next? DIE LAUGHING a Bob Golub Film. From Goodfellas and Howard Stern
DIE LAUGHING is a full length feature film about a stand-up comic, serial killer. It is shocking and graphic, yet funny as hell. It has the makings of modern day cult classic.
Amazingly enough, it was all done on a zero dollar budget.
Bob Golub is a true industry professional having worked for over 30 years in film, television, and as an active touring stand up comic. If you haven’t caught his comedy act then you have probably seen him on a number of national commercials, Howard Stern not to mention a feature role in the hit classic Goodfellas. His latest independently film Die Laughing, about a stand up comic serial killer, is a macabre journey into the world of a comedian that occasionally has to get real from time to time. Shocking and graphic yet funny as hell it may quite possibly be the next cult classic. Amazingly enough, it was all done on a zero dollar budget.
Bob Golub is the quintessential realized American dream. Poor kid from a family of ten, leaves a one-movie theater Pennsylvania steel mill town and through sheer fortitude and drive becomes a headlining comedian and movie actor. Producer and Director. Loves the Steelers

* BOYZ II MEN.

Don’t ever say that Jeff Eats never gave you nothing!

from theamppompano.org
The trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all-time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold. And the reason is abundantly clear: for the past two decades Boyz II Men have given fans a rich catalogue of hits filled with smooth harmonies and enduring themes. And for Boyz II Men the hits just keep on coming – the group continues to craft new albums and bring their legendary act to stages across the world.

Boyz II Men’s past hits include: “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly” and many others.

Special Presale Opportunity
Thursday, May 26 from 10am-10pm
Ticketmaster.com
Enter password: harmony
General Public On Sale:
Friday, May 27 at 10am

* Hannibal Buress.

This is the comedian who in 2014 “outed” Bill Cosby!

Outed or not outed- Jeff Eats doesn’t find the guy funny!

Just in case you do…

* Life Is Like A Star War Movie!

Some scenes are great, some scenes are good and some scenes suck, but you gotta sit through the whole movie!

* Chain Reaction- The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band & Jimmy The Greek Taverna.

Just in case you guys were wondering what Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are doing this coming Friday night!

By the way, Jimmy The Greek and the Boca Black Box are in the same strip center. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats figured- we’d eat around 6:30pm and then catch the show at 8pm.

from bocablackbox.com
Experience the look and sound of the American Super Group Journey! Chain Reaction – The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band recreate the look and sound of iconic super group Journey taking no short cuts to deliver the sight and sound experience of being at a real Journey concert. The band of South Florida based veteran musicians has been wowing audiences with arena rock at its finest!! Lead singer John D’Agostino is simply one of the best in the business at recreating Steve Perry’s vocal brilliance. His passion and love for Journey comes through in every performance. Every effort is made to make it look and sound like the real deal!! Grab your tickets for this awesome night reliving a real Journey concert…at the Box!
Friday, May 27th (8pm)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton,FL 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com goldstar.com (discount tickets)
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Posted January 25, 2015
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/25/15).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

GYRO ON A PITA
$9.25 (comes with Greek salad or French fries)

Jimmy The Greek Taverna
8221 Glades Road
Boca Raton
(561) 477-3272
jimmythegreekrestaurant.com
Latest Review: 12/31/10

Real simple, Jeff Eats has been eating at Jimmy The Greek Taverna for years. The joint definitely has- one of the best gyros in South Florida. Actually, everything that this joint makes is delicious. Jimmy The Greek Taverna does lunch and dinner and has a real-loyal following-so don’t be surprised if you gotta wait to get a table!. The restaurant is in a miniscule strip center, so set your GPS-this way you won’t get lost or nothing!

* Save On Ticket Fees.

I don’t know about you guys but Jeff Eats feels violated (I know, overly dramatic!) when I go-to buy tickets online/or over the phone and- a $35 ticket becomes $124,323.31 😉 after Ticketmaster adds all kinds of fees onto the basic ticket price! Totally and absolutely absurd!

Long story short, the guys who run the terrific Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano Beach just sent Jeff Eats the below-email…

$ave On Ticket Fees*

You can now purchase tickets for the Pompano Beach Amphitheater
at Pompano Citi Centre, Suite 108.
*no additional service charges
Conveniently located at the corner of
Copans Road & Federal Highway
We are open Monday – Friday
from 10am-6pm.

Tickets are also still available at Ticketmaster.com
and charge by phone: 800-745-3000.
Note: Box Office on the Pompano Beach Amphitheater grounds is only open on show days.

***** Mr. Bing, (home base) The Wynwood Yard, 56 Northwest 29th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, (888) 606-2464 (BING).

Got something real terrific for you guys, Mr. Bing a food truck that serves-up the most amazingly delicious “shaved” ice cream! Correctamente!- you read right, shaved ice cream, not shaved ice!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently tried Mr. Bing out- and I gotta tell you- as I just said 2-seconds ago, amazingly delicious “shaved” ice cream!

Real simple concept at work here…

As Jeff Eats mentioned at the top of this tale, Mr. Bing’s “home base” is The Wynwood Yard in Miami- the truck also works other Dade locations and spots in Broward and Palm Beach Counties!

You can follow Mr. Bing at mrbing.com