***** Brass Ring Pub, 200 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, (561) 848-4748.

For our purposes we are gonna call Brass Ring Pub- an “out of sight out of mind” amazing Sports Bar joint with 1-location in North Palm Beach and 1-location in Royal Palm Beach!

No matter how you slice it, Boca Raton (Jeff Eats’ home) is a “drive” to either North Palm Beach or Royal Palm Beach! With that in mind, Jeff Eats really doesn’t get-to either of the Brass Ring Pubs as much as I should!

Long story short, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate dinner at the North Palm Beach joint…bacon cheeseburger, buffalo chicken wings, jumbo clam strips and I gotta tell you, the food was absolute dynamite!

No bs- here, if the Brass Ring Pubs were closer to my home, Jeff Eats would be a REAL STEADY CUSTOMER!

All I can tell you…

If you live or work anywhere near either of the Brass Ring Pubs do yourself a real “solid” and eat there- trust Jeff Eats, the food absolutely kills!

Posted November 28. 2014
***** Brass Ring Pub, 200 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, (561) 848-4748.

Hey Bunky!

Got the -New Jersey son, daughter-in law and their two kids aged 9 and 11- in town for the Thanksgiving Holiday…and you’re looking for a real good casual joint to take them to-for dinner before you happily put them on this coming Sunday’s-2:30pm Newark flight? Hey! It wasn’t your fault that it was too cold to go swimming! Well, at least you did something right, sonny-boy 42 is a partner in a successful retina group.

Then think about doing…Brass Ring Pub- great burgers, fries, wings, bar-food…just so you know, there are 2 Brass Ring Pubs, 1-in North Palm Beach, 1-in Royal Palm Beach…both are dynamite, but- for no particular reason Jeff Eats is partial to the North Palm Beach joint…I’ve been eating there since 2008-and it hasn’t missed even one time!

You can check menu/info at brassringpub.rkorson.com.

Printed below is Jeff Eats’ write-up from 10/29/08.
*****
Brass Ring Pub (North Palm Beach)
Posted on October 29th, 2008 · American
***** Brass Ring Pub, 200 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 848-4748.

If you get yourself a copy of Webster’s Dictionary and look up the defintion of the word “joint”…I’ll bet you that a picture of the Brass Ring Pub is there. Guaranteed, that if you weren’t explicitedly looking for this joint, you would never-ever stop at this restaurant-pub in a million years.

Let’s make this review as simple as possibe…HOLE IN THE WALL…WOOD BOOTHS AND TABLES…WALLS COVERED IN GRAFFITI… TVS-POOL TABLES…OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT HAMBURGERS AND OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT CHICKEN WINGS.

Last night was my first time. I loved everything about this joint and unless you are an old “fuddy-duddy” you will too!

The Brass Ring Pub is open 7 days a week 11am-1:30am.

***** Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, (954) 989-2500.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating at Tropical Acres Steakhouse for years. The joint’s food is delicious, its wait-staff is as pleasant as can be and its prices are super reasonable!

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Tropical Acres in September, 2008- that “tale” is reprinted down-below! If you haven’t yet eaten there GO!- I kinda think you won’t be disappointed!

Anyway,

Got something that may interest you guys (or at least some of you guys)…

Tropical Acres in its Banquet Room is now doing- monthly “dinner shows.”

The Skinny:

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

By reservation only… call 954-596-0058
$49.95 Gourmet buffet, show, tips and tax included
2500 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Dates:
Fri. Feb 19, Joey & The Pardons, MC’d by Elvis
Fri. March 11, Beach Boys Tribute
Fri. April 15, Temptations Tribute

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I’ve seen all of the listed “acts” and they all put on great shows…

In a nutshell…good food, good entertainment, reasonable price- Jeff Eats thinks Tropical Acres got a homerun idea!

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Posted on September 6th, 2008 · American Fort Lauderdale Seafood
***** Tropical Acres Steakhouse, 2500 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 (954) 989-2500.

A few reviews ago, we discussed the never-ending search to find “moderately” priced steakhouses (Manero’s 8/28/08 & Raindancer 8/29/08) that serve great food at reasonable prices and have waiters-waitresses who don’t treat you like crap…say hello to Tropical Acres which has been in business since 1949. Checkout this joint’s website at www.tropicalacres.com for menu/prices/details.

Tropical Acres has terrific food…steaks, seafood, not to mention a handful of Italian dishes. Great wait-staff…and prices that are something like 50% less than those charged by the Robber Barons…they and you know who they are. The joint is just fancy enough to warrant your throwing on a pair of long-pants, but I think that shorts won’t get you “shown” the door.

Like I said before, the joint has been around since 1949, so just maybe it has been doing something right. Tropical Acres is open 7 days a week from 4:30pm-10pm…please note that it is closed on Sundays, July-October.

* Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes.

This article first appeared on November 20, 2015. Just checked goldstar.com and it has a whole bunch of 1/2 priced- tickets listed. So do what you gotta do! By the way, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of friends will be there- trust me on this one, Southside Johnny is an act that you gotta see!

Posted November 20, 2015
* Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes.

If you claim to be a “Rock n Roller” and haven’t yet-seen Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes, trust Jeff Eats, you’ve been fooling yourself!

Go see Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes and then we can talk!- (I mean, then you can talk!).

from coralspringscenterforthearts.com

A mainstay of the tight-knit New Jersey rocker community, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes have swapped songs and members with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Bon Jovi and others. But they’ve sustained a strong following of their own for more than three decades with their blend of classic blues-rock and horn-driven soul, legendary live shows and signature singles like “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” “The Fever” and “Talk to Me.” They released a well-reviewed studio album, Pills and Ammo, in 2010, along with their latest live disc, Men Without Women, in 2012.

The Skinny:

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
January 31, 2016 (7:30pm)
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Box Office: 954.344.5990
Tickets: coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

* Glenn Miller: The Master of Comedy Hypnosis.

Got a good one for you guys, Glenn Miller: The Master of Comedy Hypnosis…

Yeah! I know, you thought the guy was dead- different Glenn Miller!

Long story short, “this” Glenn Miller (as opposed to the late big band leader-Glenn Miller) puts on a hilarious comedy hypnosis show…Jeff Eats has seen the show, and it is absolutely amazing how Miller gets people to do “things” on stage that they would never-ever do without Miller’s hypnotic influence!

The show is “clean” and as I mentioned beforehand – hilarious…

The Skinny:

Glenn Miller: The Master of Comedy Hypnosis
Saturday, January, 30, 2016 (8:00 PM — 10:00 PM)
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com (check goldstar.com for discount tickets)

from bocablackbox.com
DESCRIPTION
Glenn started as a musician in rock bands. He eventually transitioned to radio where he became a disc jockey and talk-show host. It wasn’t long before he became a notable personality on K-Rock, Z-93, KXFM and KSMA all in California. Glenn’s “glib tongue” opened the door to his being projected into doing commercials for Coca Cola, Budweiser, Ford Pontiac, Mazda… Glenn was also the comedy voice of the Miami Dolphins on Miami radio station WIOD.

Glenn’s thirst for knowledge created his interest to delve into the mystiques of the mind. He studied hypnosis and its ramifications. Although Glenn became a Clinical Hypnotherapist he decided to utilize Hypnosis as an entertaining, humorous show on a stage to make people laugh and have fun. His unique ability at this art became evident when he was booked to perform on the ships of Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean as well as corporate events & many more!

*****. Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, (954) 467-8484.

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and 9 others ate dinner at Anthony’s Runway 84 an “upscale” Italian joint in Fort Lauderdale.

Jeff Eats first told you guys about Anthony’s Runway 84 on July 9, 2008 (“review”reprinted down below).

Long story short,

Despite getting caught in torrential rains-driving there and being late for our 6:30pm reservation (arriving at 7:10pm) the packed (and I do mean packed)- Anthony’s Runway 84- immediately seated us! Real simple tale to tell, the food (Italian salad, mussels marinara, clams oreganata, chicken parmigiana, veal parmigiana, veal marsala, grilled pork chops, chicken scarpariello, spaghetti marinara) was delicious and the service was right on the money! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, that everyone at the table really enjoyed dinner! For you guys who like to keep score, the grilled pork chops and the chicken scarpariello killed!

Take a “read” of my 7/9/08 “review”- just so you know, Jeff Eats hadn’t been back to Anthony’s Runway 84 since that review-date…I’m kinda thinking that “out of sight out of mind” was the prime factor for the roughly 8 year hiatus!

Based on last night’s “dinner” Jeff Eats is recommending that you guys give the joint a shot- no ifs, ands or buts- Anthony’s Runway 84 did a great job last night!

You can check menu/prices/info at runway-84.com.

Anthony’s Runway 84 is open for lunch Tuesday-Friday, for dinner Tuesady-Sunday, closed Monday.

Posted on July 9th, 2008 · Fort Lauderdale Italian
***** Anthony’s Runway 84, 330 West State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315, (954) 467-8484.

The owner of Anthony’s Runway 84, is the same guy who in recent years has been “rolling out” Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza joints literally all over South Florida.

Anthony’s Runway 84 is a white-cloth-upscale Italian Restaurant…This joint’s decor is Tony Soprano-Christopher Moltisanti-Paulie Gualtieri circa 1970. Anthony’s has an enormous-legendary following, so don’t even think about going to this joint without a reservation…(more on reservations later).

Just so you know…over the years I have eaten at Anthony’s Runway 84 at least 15 times…to be perfectly honest with you, I don’t know if I like or don’t like this joint…I know that sounds nuts, but that’s the truth.

Anthony’s is notorious for not honoring reservations…over the years it has gotten a reputation for being a joint that hand-picks who gets seated and when they get seated…in the past, sometimes I was timely seated and sometimes I sat in the bar (for the longest period) trying to figure what the hell was going on…

Anthony’s is notorious for having an erratic kitchen…sometimes the food is absolutely incredible and sometimes it produces absolute garbage…in the past, I have had great dishes, good dishes and garbage.

The one thing that has always been consistent at Anthony’s is the wait-service. Absolutely top-notch. By the way, Anthony’s prices are nothing too terrible…you get a ton of food for the money.

The perfect Anthony’s Runway 84 experience is an “honored” reservation with great food…I have had such evenings… then again, I have had “honored” reservations with garbage…I have also had reservations “not honored” with great food…and reservations “not honored” with garbage.

Let me put it to you this way…eating at this joint is an absolute crap-shoot. Based on my having eaten in this joint something like 15 times, I must be a gambler and glutton for punishment all rolled up in one.

My suggestion is that you give Anthony’s Runway 84 at least one try…if the stars line-up for you, you will have an an absolutely fabulous dinner. When (if) it comes together, the combination of decor/ambiance/attitude/food/service is fantastic.

Anthony’s is open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

***** Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073, (954) 345-7429.

Recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,
The family (me, the wife and 2 pre teen kids) just moved to Coral Springs from Baldwin, LI. Found Jeff Eats’ purely by accident a few days ago and like your style. We haven’t tried any of your picks yet but first up is Nick’s Pizzeria in Coral Springs this coming weekend.
Just curious, what’s a good bbq pick for our area?

Steve Weiss
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Steve Weiss:

Rock N Roll Ribs!!!

I absolutely love this joint!- Been eating there since it opened its doors in 2010!

Thanks for reading…

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Posted February 2, 2010
***** Rock N Roll Ribs, 4651 State Road 7, Coral Springs, Florida 33073 (954) 345-7429.

Rock N Roll Ribs is a “bbq joint”…it opened about 3 months ago…one of its co-owners is Nicko McBrain, the legendary drummer of the metal-band Iron Maiden…by the way, Nicko lives in Boca Raton. So, you now know— how “it” probably got the name Rock N Roll Ribs. The joint, has videos of bands playing, records on the wall, hanging guitars and a drum set as its decor. Rock N Roll Ribs is located in a shopping center on State Road 7…I think there are more empty stores than going businesses. Personally, I think that the spot stinks, but hey, it ain’t my dime! The joint isn’t all that big, maybe 80 seats. From what I understand, although Nicko is one of the owners and hangs out there- when he is in “town” (he wasn’t there, last night), it is run by “Moby” Rick Baum who according to the joint’s “pr” has an extensive background in developing/opening/running restaurants—the guy also plays guitar in Nicko’s (other band) McBrain Damage… What I can tell you, based on last night’s meal, this guy Moby Rick knows his bbq.

At this stage of the concert, check www.rocknrollribs.org for menu/prices/photos.

Now let’s talk food…tried- baby back ribs, bbq chicken, pork sandwich, cheese burger, french fries, garlic toast—this is some of the best bbq that I have had “down here” in South Florida. This joint’s bbq is not heavy-smokey, but rather “sweet” grilled stuff, that is right on the money.

On the pricing front—very reasonable…a full rack of baby back ribs with garlic toast and 2 sides goes for $15.95…a 1/2 chicken with garlic toast and 2 sides $12.95.

On the service side—very pleasant and efficient waitstaff.

Like I said before, 80 seats, looks better than a Hard Rock Cafe, real good food, real good prices, real good service, lousy location. Hey! Nicko and Rick, you got a great concept here…I just hope that people “find” you.

One final thought, you might like to check www.ironmaiden.com and www.myspace.com/mcbraindamge and read about Nicko and Rick’s music and bandmates. Just so you know, Nicko-is considered by many, to be one of the top rock drummers of all-time.

I really enjoyed Rock N Roll Ribs.

The joint is open 7-days a week 11am-10pm.

* Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds.

I don’t care what anyone tells you to the contrary- Brian Wilson Was/Is The Beach Boys!

Sorry to say the “voice” is totally shot!

Then again, how many Real Rock N Roll Legends have you actually seen live in concert?

* A Concert for the Children starring the Queen of Soul
ARETHA FRANKLIN.

All Jeff Eats can tell you- is that seeing Aretha Franklin in concert should be on everyone’s bucket list! The lady is one of a kind!

TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE BOCA WEST FOUNDATION!

A Concert for the Children starring the Queen of Soul
ARETHA FRANKLIN
with the Symphony of the Americas and a tribute to Natalie Cole. Also, featuring the Atlantic City Boys.

Sponsored by The Boca West Foundation

• $175 per person. Seating is limited.*
• Tuesday, April 5, 2016
• Great Lawn at Boca West Country Club

• 6:00 p.m. – Doors Open
• 8:00 p.m. – The Atlantic City Boys
• 9:00 p.m. – Aretha Franklin

100% of the proceeds of the tickets allocated to our organization will benefit the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign supporting agency programs that benefit children.

AMAZING RAFFLES…

SHOP
$7,500 shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Redeemable at all locations

CRUISE
Eight-day, all-inclusive river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the new luxury ship “Scenic Opal.”
Cruise dates Aug. 1 – Aug. 8, 2016

RELAX
Seven-day, all-inclusive vacation at The St. James Club Morgan Bay on the beautiful shores of Antigua.

One Ticket: $25 | Five Tickets: $100
The winners will be drawn at the Gala Cocktail Party following the $200,000 Golf Challenge on Monday, April 4, 2016. Winners do not have to be present at the event.

For more information, please call Debbie Corso at 561.852.3142, or email debrac@bocafed.org.

*Seating will be determined by the Boca West Foundation on a lottery basis and tickets will be mailed.

***** Cucina Pizza By Design, 1855 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, (561) 686-5060.

Jeff Eats is kinda thinking that just- maybe you guys have seen the basic “concept” elsewhere…you build (design) your own pizzas and salads! Then the stuff is delivered to your table! The keys for the “game” to work- 1. Top quality/numerous ingredients, 2. Easy to order system, 3. Fast table delivery of those wood-fired pizzas, salads and other stuff, 4. Reasonable prices.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently did lunch- pizzas and salads! Trust me when I tell you, the folks owning/running this joint got the game-figured out just right!

Let me wrap this one up for you guys- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats loved Cucina Pizza By Design. Not exactly sure as to who gets the credit- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats (hey! We did “design” the pizzas and salads) or Cucina Pizza By Design for the delicious pizzas/salads delivered- but, in any case- the stuff was really good!

You can check menu/prices/info at cucinapizza.com.

Pizza By Design is open Monday- Saturday 10am-10pm, closed Sunday.

* Bobby Valli sings Frankie Valli.

It usually doesn’t work-out this way with siblings- but in this “case” Bobby Valli Frankie’s younger brother, sounds just like his older brother does!

Jeff Eats has seen Bobby Valli twice, the man puts on a great show! Trust Jeff Eats on this one, I’ve watched a load of Valli “tribute” artists- Bobby Valli is as “close” to the real-deal as can be!

For you guys not familiar with Fishtales- real good full bar/indoor/outdoor patio seating restaurant that serves-up reasonably priced real good American Style stuff…the joint’s kicker, live music and entertainment 7 nights a week! Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Fishtales is a real good-fun-casual joint, featuring top local Rock N Roll bands, doo wop groups, tribute shows, comedians, national celebrity headliner acts! Over the years, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten at Fishtales a number of times- and like I just said, reasonably priced real good American Style stuff! Just so you know, most of the time there is “No Cover” to see the entertainment- you can check Fishtales’ entertainment calendar/menu/prices/info at fishtaleson33rd.com.

from fishtaleson33rd.com

Operating hours:
Mon – Fri: 11:00 am – 2:00 am Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 am Sun: 12:00 pm – 2:00 am
Address:
3355 NE 33rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Telephone:
(954) 689-2344

Welcome to Fishtales
A local favorite in North Beach Fort Lauderdale, Fishtales offers a full liquor bar both inside and outdoors on our patio where you can dine while enjoying the scene on 33rd street. Live entertainment and dinner specials are offered every night of the week, with lunch specials starting at $6.99. Come enjoy the food, fun and friends at “Fishtales on 33rd”.
Our Menu
With a name like Fishtales, of course we have fresh fish and seafood. But if seafood isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we have amazing burgers and sandwiches as well! Take a look at our menus – you’re bound to see something you love!
About Fishtales
Located just two blocks North of Oakland Park Blvd. along Galt Ocean Mile in North Beach Fort Lauderdale, Fishtales Restaurant and Nightclub is the perfect place to start your night out with some friends or party all night long! You’ll find us at 3355 NE 33rd Street in Fort Lauderdale.