***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/10/16).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

MATZO BALL SOUP
$5.95 (BOWL)

1st Street Deli,
5550 Northwest 40th Street
Coconut Creek
(954) 977-6700
seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com
Latest Review: 8/1/2012

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats the 1st Street Deli makes an absolutely terrific-Matzo Ball Soup. If you don’t tell too many people, during the past 3 years- on average- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at the 1st Street Deli something like every 6 weeks or so- and everything that we ordered (i.e.- hamburgers, hot dogs pastrami, corned beef, turkey, potato pancakes, chopped liver, tuna salad, chicken salad) was right on the money! The 1st Street Deli is a great looking joint and its service is as pleasant and competent as can be!

By the way when Jeff Eats first ‘reviewed” the joint back on 8/1/12 there was an- Original Brooklyn Water Bagel outlet in the restaurant…that’s no more, the 1st Avenue Deli now has its own (bagels made in house) operation in that space!- Just in case you’re wondering, the bagels that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have tried- (everything, plain, onion, sesame) were as good, if not better than the stuff being turned out by most of the bagel joints that dot South Florida’s landscape!

1st Street Deli is open:
Breakfast
Monday – Sunday: 6:30AM – 11AM | Featuring hot, fresh donuts with every dine-in entrée.

Lunch & Dinner
Monday – Sunday: 11AM – 11PM

Late Night
Friday & Saturday: 11PM – 2AM

Posted August 1, 2012
*****1st Street Deli, 5550 Northwest 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 977-6700.

The 1st Street Deli is located inside the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek. Great looking joint, with table/booth/counter seating…looks like a NYC “kosher style” deli circa 1960…in addition, part of the “store” has an- The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company outlet (check Jeff Eats 8/11/09 review for Delray Beach location).

Just so you know, Jeff Eats always treats casino “restaurants” with a jaundiced eye…is the food any good? are the prices outrageous? is this just a tourist trap?

Got some good news for you on 1st Street Deli…

Tried 1st Street Deli the other night for dinner…matzo ball soup (bowl-$4.95), potato pancake appetizer (3 pancakes $5.95), pastrami on rye (with french fries $12.95), salad trio (1-scoop each of chicken salad, egg salad, tuna salad-$10.95), 8oz cheeseburger with french fries $11.95)—everything was A-OK! As a point of reference, I know a lot of you guys eat in Too Jay’s Gourmet Deli…the food at 1st Street Deli is better than Too Jay’s stuff (see Jeff Eats’ Too Jay’s review 3/28/09)…as a matter of fact, 1st Street Deli’s food is as good as the stuff served at most of the better bagel joints and New York Kosher Style Delis down here in sunny South Florida. For the record, although very good, 1st Street Deli’s food isn’t quite in the same league (although not by much) as TOP delis like the Pomperdale, Zinger’s or Ben’s (if you like, you can check Jeff Eats’ reviews for these 3 joints, if not, not!) On the pricing front, maybe a “drop” higher here and there-than your favorite bagel joint, but nothing that’s glaring…besides, if you spend the money on food, you won’t have to waste time “losing” it playing the slots—in any event, the Indians are gonna get the cash no matter how you slice it.

Check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices.

One final thought, if you checked my review on The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company you’d know that it makes some real-good bagels. That said, I think that a bakers dozen at the Casino’s location fetches something like 14 bucks—now that’s a rip-off. One other thing on The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company, the casino’s website says that the “bagel” store is open from 6am-11pm–but when I was there at 9:30pm it “appeared” to be closed and its bagel display bins were totally empty…not good!

1st Street Deli is open 7 days a week 11am-11pm.
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company is open 7 days a week 6am-11pm.

***** Paolo’s 3’s Company Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 242 East Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, (954) 921-4970.

You guys ever see the movie “Goodfellas”? Remember this Pesci-Liotta scene?

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Henry Hill: You’re a pistol, you’re really funny. You’re really funny.
Tommy DeVito: What do you mean I’m funny?
Henry Hill: It’s funny, you know. It’s a good story, it’s funny, you’re a funny guy.
[laughs]
Tommy DeVito: What do you mean, you mean the way I talk? What?
Henry Hill: It’s just, you know. You’re just funny, it’s… funny, the way you tell the story and everything.
Tommy DeVito: [it becomes quiet] Funny how? What’s funny about it?
Anthony Stabile: Tommy no, You got it all wrong.
Tommy DeVito: Oh, oh, Anthony. He’s a big boy, he knows what he said. What did ya say? Funny how?
Henry Hill: Jus…
Tommy DeVito: What?
Henry Hill: Just… ya know… you’re funny.
Tommy DeVito: You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it’s me, I’m a little fucked up maybe, but I’m funny how, I mean funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I’m here to fuckin’ amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
Henry Hill: Just… you know, how you tell the story, what?
Tommy DeVito: No, no, I don’t know, you said it. How do I know? You said I’m funny. How the fuck am I funny, what the fuck is so funny about me? Tell me, tell me what’s funny!
Henry Hill: [long pause] Get the fuck out of here, Tommy!
Tommy DeVito: [everyone laughs] Ya motherfucker! I almost had him, I almost had him. Ya stuttering prick ya. Frankie, was he shaking? I wonder about you sometimes, Henry. You may fold under questioning.
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Over the past 5 years or so Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten at Paolo’s 3’s Company Italian Restaurant & Lounge something like 8-times (with last night being the most recent) and each and every time, I/we could’ve sworn that Henry Hill, Tommy DeVito and their buddies would be walking in at any minute! Great food, not exactly- Great service, not exactly, but we really enjoy this joint! Not sure as to the exact allure…but the 1950’s- 1960’s Italian gangster/Rat Pack décor-vibe-wait service, nightly “live oldies” music (Rat Pack, Doo Wop, Elvis, Darin), celebrity sightings like Jake “The Raging Bull LaMotta (I know, you thought he was dead!), separate dance floor, outdoor dining/smoking patio, separate bar area, decent enough food (think- your average “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint with surprisingly dynamite garlic bread and you’ll be on the right page) and service – make this joint a “one of a kind.”

Like I said 2 seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats really enjoy Paolo’s 3’s Company. Just so we are straight with each other, if you’re into EDM (Electric Dance Music) Jeff Eats is kinda-thinking (actually I know) that this joint ain’t gonna work for you! Now on the other-hand, if you’re looking for a Marty McFly type “outing”- I am telling you, you will really enjoy Paolo’s 3’s Company Italian Restaurant & Lounge!

Paolo’s 3’s Company is open Sunday-Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-11pm.

You can check paolos3c.com for further info.

This article first appeared on November 27, 2015. Just checked goldstar.com and there are a bunch of discount tickets listed. If you wanna go, Jeff Eats is kinda thinking that goldstar.com may just be the play here…also check groupon.com and livingsocial.com for deals they may also be offering!

* Engelbert Humperdinck.

And, I thought-the guy was dead!

Just playing with you guys, Jeff Eats saw Humperdinck last year and the old boy-still got it!

I just love it when he sings his hits- What’s New Pussycat and Delilah!- so sorry, that’s the other guy!

All kidding aside, Humperdinck is gonna be SRO at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater- guaranteed!

The Skinny:

Engelbert Humperdinck
Sunday, January 10, 2016 (8pm)
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Tickets/Info: pompanobeacharts.org

from pompanobeacharts.org

Few people realize that it was Humperdinck, not Elvis, who made famous the sideburns and flamboyant leather jumpsuits. He has been a legend in the international music industry for the last forty plus years, withover 150 million records sold, with hits such as “(Please) Release Me”, “After The Lovin”, “Spanish Eyes”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and the unforgetable “Quando, Quando ,Quando”. Several of the major forces in the world of rock n’ roll, including Jimi Hendrix and The Carpenters, started out as opening acts for Humperdinck in the late’60’s, 70’s and ’80’s.
Romance serves as the core of Engelbert Humperdinck’s music and lasting success. He knows how to pick songs with eternal themes of romance and longing. Engelbert recently recorded his first duets CD Engelbert Calling, with a who’s who of the music world, including Sir Elton John, Willie Nelson, Johnny Mathis, Cliff Richard, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and Gene Simmons, to name a few.

This article first appeared on November 16, 2015. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are really looking forward to seeing this “concert”- trust me, the lineup is real strong! Jeff Eats just checked- goldstar.com- has $40 tickets for 20 bucks. So if you wanna go, do what you gotta do!

Posted November 16, 2015
* Good Vibrations- Starring MICKY DOLENZ, FELIX CAVALIERE, MARK FARNER, STEVE AUGERI, JOHN CAFFERTY.

The show was just announced.

Jeff Eats just checked the box-office and EVERY SEAT IS AVAILABLE!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, you “old rockers” out there will love this concert!

The Skinny:

Good Vibrations- Starring MICKY DOLENZ, FELIX CAVALIERE, MARK FARNER, STEVE AUGERI, JOHN CAFFERTY
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – 6:00PM
The Pavilion at Old School Square
51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Info: (561) 243-7922 facebook.com/events/1041710655862710/
Tickets: ($40, $55, $65, $125) gimmelive.com/?c=67

from goldstar.com

Micky Dolenz — lead singer on The Monkees’ evergreen hits “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer” — kicks off the Good Vibrations retro rock tour headed to Delray Beach. Catch Dolenz as he rides a wave of feel-good music nostalgia, just in time for The Monkees’ 50th anniversary Blu-ray release. He’ll be joined by Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals (“Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning”) and former Grand Funk lead singer Mark Farner of “Walk Like a Man” fame. You’ll also see John Cafferty and Michael “Tunes” Antunes of the Beaver Brown Band (“On the Dark Side”), plus former Journey lead singer Steve Augeri. They’ll all raise their voices in order to raise money for Old School Square. Hear your favorite flashback jams — from “People Got To Be Free” to “Who’s Cryin’ Now” — all sung by the original rock stars of yesteryear!

* 2nd Annual Truckin’ For JARC.

JARC is the Eats Family’s- charity. No! We don’t own it…it’s just ours!

Jeff Eats can’t begin to tell you-what a terrific and worthwhile organization JARC is…so do me a favor and take a look at JARC’s- website jarcfl.org…it will give you some insight as to what it does and-as to how fortunate us-folks without “disabilities” really are!

This 2nd Annual Truckin’ For JARC “thing” is a Free Admission Event…JARC gets a portion of all sales/revenue generated.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there!

from jarcfl.org

“Welcome to JARC! We are here to help you and the people with special needs in your life. We think of JARC as the central address for people seeking help with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are located in Florida, but our clients come from all over the US.
At JARC, we specialize in helping extraordinary people lead ordinary lives. What does that mean? It means every child, every adult, should know the joy of friendship, the satisfaction of doing work that is valued, and the comfort of being a loved and important member of a community.
For us it starts with a simple philosophy: we carry a sense of responsibility to be the voice of people who don’t have a voice that is heard, to be the advocate for people who are unable to advocate for themselves. Our goal is not only to be voices and advocates, but more importantly, to assist our clients in using their collective voices and becoming their own advocates.
Our programs include residential homes and apartments, community case management, and employment training. Through everything we do, we are developing life skills and growing friendships. Some of our clients live in our residential network, others live in private residences where we provide support services. Still others come to daily programs and live near our center in Boca Raton, Florida.
You don’t have to do this on your own. At JARC we understand families and how to help the extraordinary people who come under our care. Please call us.”

* The Value Of On-Line Reviews!

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Suffice it to say, the e-mail speaks for itself!

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* Darlene Love.

Real simple tale, Darlene Love is one of pop music’s greatest vocalists!

If you haven’t seen her, GO! If you have, GO AGAIN!

The Skinny:

Darlene Love

February 20, 2016 (8pm)
Parker Playhouse
707 Northeast 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Box Office: (954) 462-0222
Tickets: parkerplayhouse.com

February 22 & 23, 2016 (7:00pm)
The Lyric Theatre
59 Southwest Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL
Box Office: (772) 286-7827
Tickets: lyrictheatre.com

from lyrictheatre.com
After a powerful debut performance at The Lyric Theatre last December, vocalist and diva Darlene Love returns for another night of soaring vocals and heart-wrenching emotion. Considered “one of the greatest singers of all time” by Rolling Stone Magazine, Love is known for her vital role as a vocalist in the biggest hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s, from The Ronnette’s “Be My Baby” to Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash.” Darlene Love will perform some of her greatest singles, including “Christmas Baby (Please Come Home)” and “He’s a Rebel” in downtown Stuart this February.

Darlene Love got her start in show business when the young singer was in high school, forming the little-known girl-group called The Blossoms. By 1962, Love had attracted the attention of record producer Phil Spector, who immediately signed her. Darlene Love quickly became one of the most recorded vocalists in the music industry, working with major artists such as Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, and Sonny and Cher. Aside from her success as a singer, Love has also enjoyed a career as an actress, performing both on stage and in film. Notably, Love played the role of Danny Glover’s wife in all four of the Lethal Weapon movies. With roles in Grease, Carrie, and Hairspray, Darlene Love has also appeared on television programs including Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live.

Most recently, Darlene Love was featured in the Academy-award winning documentary 20 Feet from Stardom, which highlighted the careers of the often under-represented back-up vocalists from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. A 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Darlene Love will bring her powerhouse of a voice to The Lyric stage this season for an unforgettable, soulful performance.
*Partial proceeds to benefit St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church

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!

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.

* Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse, 9181 West Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 488-9688

I know that you guys like to know about stuff- before others do…

Just got this self-explanatory PRESS RELEASE from Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna “try” the joint out sometime- in the next few weeks!

You guys now know “stuff” before almost anyone else in Boca Raton or for that matter South Florida does!

By the way (before Jeff Eats gets there, you get there, or someone else gets there)- you can checkout Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse at bocasbestbbq.com.

Anyway,

We’ll “talk” real soon as to what-Jeff Eats thought about the food/decor/service!

Just a couple of “warm up” observations…the name Boca Best BBQ & Smokehouse-stinks! Don’t know a thing about the Gibson Brothers, but Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten at/taken out from Sweet Dewey’s BBQ since January 19, 2015 (see Jeff Eats’ “review” 1/20/15) and its food was absolute dynamite! Sweet Dewey’s BBQ’s “hole in the wall” size -didn’t do justice to the delicious food that came out of its kitchen- if that makes sense to you guys?

Like I said, 2 seconds ago, we’ll talk next week about the “new” restaurant!

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PRESS RELEASE
Gibson Smokehouse Joins Forces with Sweet Dewey’s BBQ

Launching Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse

New concept doubles space, expands menu and adds custom smokers

Boca Raton, FL, January 7, 2016 – Brothers Scott and Nathan Gibson, owners of Gibson Smokehouse, have joined forces with Chef Dwayne “Dewey” Hooper of Sweet Dewey’s BBQ. The trio of owners are bringing a new barbeque experience to South Florida with Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse.

Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse, formerly known as Sweet Dewey’s BBQ, has doubled its space, rebranded and has re-opened. A grand reopening is scheduled for Monday, January 18. Located on West Glades Road in Boca Raton, Boca’s Best BBQ (bocasbestbbq.com) now has 80 seats and 1800 square feet. The new concept includes North Carolina-style smoked barbeque, along with Chef Dewey’s authentic Mississippi barbeque and famous BBQ Sauce.

Scott Gibson serves as the Pit Master. A North Carolina native, Scott has been cooking barbeque since he was a child, having a strong passion for backyard cooking utilizing charcoal and wood. A veteran of the United States Army, Scott served as a cook and was stationed in Germany, Croatia, Macedonia, as well as Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina.

Nathan Gibson serves as a chef and general manager. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Nathan has served as co-manager of Bojangles in Raleigh, NC, a line chef at Herons at the Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC, and as a line chef at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh. Earlier in his career, he was the assistant manager at Hemisphere at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport.

Boca’s Best BBQ & Smokehouse menu features Carolina favorites, including Pulled Pork, Pulled BBQ Chicken, Fried catfish, all cooked using the restaurant’s custom indoor rotisserie smoker, which will be installed by the end of the month. The restaurant also serves Kosher-style corned beef pastrami, Nova smoked salmon, fried chicken, homemade pickles, along with beef jerky and classic North Carolina-style barbeque. Boca’s Best BBQ also continues to serve Chef Dewey’s classic Mississippi-style menu items including specialty wings and ribs. The restaurant also serves breakfast.

A Chicago native, Chef Hooper, called “Dewey” by his friends, continues to serve as chef and co-owner recreating family recipes from his Mississippi-raised mother and grandparents. Chef Dewey caters events of all sizes. He also continues to sell Sweet Dewey’s BBQ Sauce available in six flavors and available at the restaurant.

The restaurant is located at 9181 West Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33434, just west of Lyons Road and East of Rooms to Go. The full-service restaurant also offers carryout, delivery, catering, and serves wine and beer. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, please visit Boca’s Best BBQ or call 561.488.9688.

* Attack Of The Burgie Awards.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, The Burger Beast (burgerbeast.com) is the consummate-pro at throwing great food truck events!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna gas the car up for this one!

from burgerbeast.com

7th Annual Burgie Awards

Celebrating the Best in South Florida Comfort Food

Miami, FL – In 2009 South Florida Food Entity Burger Beast wanted to honor the unsung heroes of the South Florida Food Scene with Awards. His “Burgie Awards”, the first of their kind were a sensation. SFL Restaurants & Food Trucks have now taken to proudly displaying their “Burgie Awards” year round in their establishments.

After a 2 month long voting period on the Burger Beast Blog which ends on Wednesday January 13th, the 14 Burgie Award Winners will be decided. Those Winners will be announced & receive their Awards LIVE at the Burgie Awards.

The 2016 Burger Beast Burgie Awards Categories:

Best Appetizers/Starters
Best Artisan Food Vendor
Best Burger
Best Chef
Best Croqueta
Best Dessert
Best Food Truck
Best Frita Cubana
Best Hot Dog/Sausage
Best Pan con Lechon
Best Pastelitos
Best Pizza
Best Restaurant
Best Sandwich

Miami Lakes Auto Mall is bringing the 2016 Burger Beast Burgie Awards back to Magic City Casino on Saturday January 16th. Last time the Burgie Awards took place in Miami was 2011!

If you’re a food fan then this is the event for you.

Over 25 different food vendors will be on hand selling to the public a variety of great eats including:

Artisan Food Vendors, Food Trucks & Restaurants
Aja Food Truck
Arepas Las Gorditas
Babe Froman
Box of Chacos
Che Grill
Cool Beans
Daddy’s Grill
El Rey de las Fritas
El Rincon del Coqui
Exquisito Fine Chocolates
Fat Moe’s
FOAR
Frankie’s Pizza
HipPOPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars
Ice Cream Express
Jersey Dawg
King of Racks BBQ
The Lobsta Guy
The Magic Box
Miami Roasted Corn
Monster Burgers
Ms. Cheezious
Palate Party
Palomilla Grill
PG Bakery
Pincho Factory
Scrumptious Sweets
Taco Fresh
Top Fries
Velvet Creme Doughnuts
Wholesome Rollers
Woody’s Burgers
Zombie Ice

DJ Volksmusik along with bands Madrina, Retro Sky & the Osceola Brothers will be handling the music for the night.

Nate Dee will be handling the Live Art for the night.

The 2016 Burger Beast Burgie Awards are sponsored by Miami Lakes Auto Mall and Food Truck Invasion.

The Details:

7th Annual Burger Beast Burgie Awards
Facebook: Burgie Awards
Website: http://theburgies.com
Hashtag: #BurgieAwards2016
Date: Saturday January 16th
Time: 5PM – 10PM
Location: Magic City Casino (450 NW 37th Avenue, Miami, FL 33125)