* Leelynn Osborn Salute to Michael Bublé.

Got a great New Years Eve- idea for you guys which in theory won’t cost you a dime…
Leelynn Osborn Salute to Michael Bublé at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino!

The Skinny:

Leelynn Osborn Salute to Michael Bublé

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Casino
5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
Phone: (954) 977-6700

Complimentary Shows- Legends Lounge:
8:30PM-9:30PM
9:50PM-10:50PM
11:10PM-12:30AM

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, this guy Leelynn Osborn puts on some- show! Dead on- Buble!- and a mix of other legendary “artists” will have the Legends Lounge popping! The way I’m thinking here, catch something to eat at one of the Casino’s restaurants and then enjoy- Leelynn Osborn’s Salute to Michael Buble in the Legends Lounge!

For information about the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino check seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com

You can checkout Leelynn Osborn at leelynnosborn.com.

from leelynnosborn.com

He has the look, the confidence, the personality, the swagger and most impressively, the spot-on vocals of Mr. Bublé himself. An educated classical, musical theater & jazz vocalist, this leading man brings a virtuosity to the stage that is matched by few others.

For seven years Leelynn has traveled the U.S. performing his show for audiences big and small. A typical show with Lee involves tons of amazing vocals, audience interaction and a personal touch matched by none.

***** Red Cow, 1025 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 652-1524.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats.

Jeff,

I really love good barbecue. I know there are loads of styles, but I was wondering what’s one of your best picks in the Fort Lauderdale area?

Thank you very much,

Gene Kennedy (Woodstock, New York)

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George Kennedy,

Not exactly sure what “type” (i.e. North Carolina, Memphis, Texas) of barbecue- you’re looking for…that said, Red Cow in Fort Lauderdale is one of “MY” absolute favorites. I love this joint’s food- not too smokey, just right!. Checkout the “story” Jeff Eats ran on January 4, 2015 which is printed down below. Also take a look at Red Cow’s website redcowftl.com for menu/prices/info.

Like I said at the top, I’m not exactly sure what type of barbecue you’re looking for- all I can tell you, is that Jeff Eats has eaten there a number of times- and each and every time the food killed! I might add, that I’ve taken a number of friends there to eat- and everybody loved the food! Now, I know there is nothing scientific about all of this- but I will tell you, most of my friends are major pain in the asses-so I’m kinda thinking that just maybe the food is pretty decent! But then again who knows?

If you end up trying Red Cow- careful on the ordering- the portions are enormous!

Thanks for reading…

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Posted January 4, 2015
***** Red Cow, 1025 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 652-1524.

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate in a bbq-joint named Red Cow. Just this simple, some of the most delicious bbq-that I’ve eaten in a very long time.. By the way don’t quote me, but I’m thinking the joint has been open something like 18 months!

I’d be lying to you-if I actually tried to explain the bbq-“style” Red Cow uses…I know that I have kids who went to sleep away camp in Asheville, North Carolina… I’ve flown over Dallas at least 23 times and I recall having been to Atlanta, Georgia 7 times- but I’m just not qualified to tell you styles.

Anyway,

Like I said 2.3 seconds ago, some of the most delicious bbq-going! For sure, I can tell you that the stuff is definitely “smoked”- but not smoked where the smoke overwhelms everything. I can also tell you, that Red Cow “uses” dry rubs and 3- actually make that 4 types of bbq-sauce if you want to “customize” your bbq.

Let me tell you what Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple “tried”…but before I do, I just want you to know, that Red Cow’s portions are ENORMOUS- so when you go, figure on sharing “dishes”- you’ll “save” some cash and- just as important, get to try-all kinds of stuff.

The folks who own Red Cow know what they are doing, they have a menu that has a handful of appetizers and salads, a list of bbq entrees that literally allows you to mix and match what shows up, a load of sandwiches, sides and desserts. Before Jeff Eats gets to the “eating”…I wanted to mention that our waiter Garrett was amazing-good. He knew the menu cold, made great recommendations and made sure that the beer and soda glasses were never empty.

Last night our party of 4- had…iron skillet corn bread, chopped salad, beef ribs, baby back pork ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, prime rib, rotisserie chicken, corn fritters, corn on the cob, cowboy mashed potatoes, jalapeno cheddar sausages, fried brussel sprouts, coleslaw, peanut butter/white chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream. Hey! I already told you that the portions were enormous and the joint lets you customize what shows up on your plate. Just so you don’t get scared- or nothing- the most expensive item on the menu the- Eat More Meat Combo runs 23 bucks and I’m telling you, it can easily feed 3 people (unless one of the 3 is my friend Bobby G. who clocks in around 287, wears a size 52 suit and claims to have some kinda gland problem).

Now, nothing for nothing- I tried everything…and of course- some stuff was better than some other stuff! I will tell you, that the chopped salad (shallot Dijon vinaigrette), beef brisket, prime rib, wagyu beef ribs, cowboy mashed potato and chicken were absolute dynamite and I do mean dynamite. Not to be too repetitive, everything we had was delicious, but the stuff I just mentioned- really caught my attention.

At this stage of the game you can check redcowftl.com for menu/prices/info.

Finally, real cool casual décor, full liquor bar, large tv screens, you can wear shorts/tee shirts/flip flops and the odds say-you’ll leave with a bag full of leftovers.

Red Cow is a winner. You definitely got to try this joint!

Red Cow is open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, Sunday for brunch 9:30am-1:30pm and then 1:30pm-9pm.

* This Is What’s Wrong With America!

Jeff Eats just got the below “banner” email…

The guy ran for the Florida State Senate- won!
The guy ran for Florida Education Commissioner- won!
The guy ran for Florida Attorney General- won!
The guy ran for the U.S. Senate- lost!
The guy ran for Governor- won!
The guy ran for the U.S. Senate- lost!
The guy ran for Governor- lost!

Now he wants to be a Member of Congress!

This is the perfect example of a Professional Politician…these guys are always looking for the Public to give them a job! They’re like nose hairs, just when a person thinks he/she has gotten rid of them, “they” reappear! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, Crist has gone from the top of the heap, running for Governor/Senator all the way down to being a wannabe Congressman- kinda desperate, I’d say!

Just to prove Jeff Eats isn’t- politically biased on the issue…

Nixon ran for Congress- won!
Nixon ran for U.S. Senate- won!
Nixon ran for Vice President- won! Actually Eisenhower won!
Nixon ran for President-lost!
Nixon ran for Governor of California- lost!
Nixon ran for President-won!- and we all remember how that one worked out!

One final thought on Mr. Crist, from what Jeff Eats has heard, Mr. Crist took the Florida Bar Exam three times before finally passing! Trust Jeff Eats-a member of the New York, New Jersey and Florida Bars- the exam ain’t all that hard!

* Royal Family?

Jeff Eats has asked this question before…Why Do We Care What These People Do?

Didn’t we fight a war in the 1700s to get away from these cats?

King, Queen, Duke, Prince, Duchess – give me a freaking break!

If you have an answer to: Why Do We Care What These People Do? I’d love to hear it!

***** Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781

Let’s just call this- a Jeff Eats’ “Certain Things Bear Repeating” story…

Jeff Eats just has to laugh- when the Sun Sentinel seemingly “year after year crowns” PUBLIX FRIED CHICKEN the best in South Florida! There is an old Irish saying- “Give Me A Fu@king Break.”

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been- on and off (see below-as to why “on and off”) “taking-out” fried chicken and “various” sides from Fran’s Chicken Haven in Boca Raton for something like 23 years!- and I gotta tell you -that this joint’s fried chicken/sides are absolute dynamite! Trust Jeff Eats on this one – trying to rank the “best” in the food reviewing game- is a dumb no win game…with that in mind, what I do know, is that Fran’s fried chicken is off-the-chart good and that after you eat it- you will never-want to voluntarily buy or eat Publix fried chicken ever again!

If you want to eat outrageously delicious fried chicken…Fran’s Chicken Haven is a must try.

You can check menu/info at franschickenhaven.com.

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Fran’s Chicken Haven (Boca Raton)
Posted on July 5th, 2013 · American Fast Food Boca Raton

***** Fran’s Chicken Haven, 1925 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 395-0781.

Got something terrific for you…

That’s assuming that you aren’t a “follower” of NYC Mayor Bloomberg–in that you don’t need “Big Brother” (and no, I’m not talking about Janis’ group) to tell you what you can and can’t eat…

Real fast… from 1964-2000 a woman named Fran (thus the name Fran’s Chicken Haven) and her husband Joe, operated a “hole-in-the-wall” fried chicken joint—Fran’s Chicken Haven in Boca Raton. Maybe 3 tables and 4-5 counter seats. In a nutshell, amazing fried chicken and assorted sides. In 2000 the couple retired and sold the business—for the past 12-13 years Fran’s has had 3-maybe 4 different owners who slowly but surely wrecked the business. Jeff Eats may not be the sharpest pencil in the box, but I do know that when something ain’t broke, you don’t try and fix it…one owner changed the batter-mix and added latin sides, another made the joint a kosher chicken restaurant-closing on Friday nights and all day Saturday—hopefully you get the picture.

Since Fran and Joe sold the joint, Jeff Eats who had previously been a real-steady customer, has maybe picked-up chicken 7 or 8 times in the ensuing years.

Now the news…two brothers- Jake Stuart (aged 19) and Chris Stuart (aged 32) both born and bred—Boca Ratonians—bought Fran’s a month or so ago…and have literally “brought” it back to where it was taste-wise during the Fran & Joe era. How does Jeff Eats know all this? Because…Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ala Marvin Gaye heard it through the grapevine—and yesterday, picked up an 8 piece fried chicken, French fries, onion rings, fried corn nibblets order—and I gotta tell you, the food tastes just like we “remember” Fran making it…the “boys” told us that the sale/purchase of the business had included all of Fran’s original recipes and that they had visited with Fran and Joe (who still live in Boca Raton) to get a feel on how to run the joint.

Let me leave you guys with this…if you like fried chicken, fries, onion rings, fried corn nibblets—-then you gotta get over to Fran’s Chicken Haven.

One final thought…

Jake and Chris— When the crowds start pouring in, which they will—don’t even think of renaming the joint- Stuart Brothers Chicken Haven or some such variation!

Down below is the original June 20, 2006 Jeff Eats’ review for Fran’s Chicken Haven:

***** “Fran’s makes some of the best fried chicken that you have ever tasted. This joint has been around something like 40 years and is an absolute hole in the wall. Basically a take-out joint, there are a few tables and a counter for those who want to “dine in.” FRIED is the word here…shrimp, corn, french fries, onion rings. Everything is absolutely delicious.

Don’t tell your cardiologist about this joint.

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

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/27/15)

One of Jeff Eat’s favorite menu items

GRILLED AMERICAN CHEESE WITH BACON ON RYE
$6.50

Time To Eat Diner
716 US Highway
Tequesta
(561) 747-4263
timetoeatflorida.com
Latest Review: 8/30/14

Simple tale to tell you guys, this is about as close to a real NY Diner- as you will find in Florida. Jeff Eats absolutely loves this joint. If you are into the whole “NY Diner Thing”- you will really enjoy Time To Eat Diner!- and even if you aren’t, there is no way that you won’t love the delicious Grilled American Cheese With Bacon On Rye that it cooks-up!

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Posted August 30, 2014
***** Time To Eat Diner, 716 US Highway 1 North, Tequesta, Florida 33469, (561) 747-4263.

The only difference between Tequesta’s -Time To Eat Diner and the New York/New Jersey diners that many of us grew up-on…is that Time To Eat is open Monday-Saturday 7am-10pm and Sunday 7am-9:30pm and the New York/New Jersey joints were/are open 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

With the above in mind, let me tell you that Jeff Eats absolutely loved Time To Eat Diner…if we forget its business hours…THIS IS A REAL DINER!!! Perfect-diner food, diner decor, diner service, diner prices.

Rather than Jeff Eats telling you about Time To Eat Diner’s in house baked pies/cakes, all day breakfast, Greek dinner specials, chunky chicken salad on toasted rye-go check timetoeatflorida.com and take a gander at its menu…it sure looks like A REAL DINER MENU to me.

Time To Eat Diner is the real deal.

Like I said 5 seconds ago, Jeff Eats loved this joint.

***** J. Mark’s Restaurant & Bar, 1490 Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, (954) 782-7000.

Let’s consider this one- a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Jeff Eats knows that at this time of the year…a ton of you guys got a ton of out of town relatives and friends visiting…

J. Marks with 1-location in Pompano Beach and 1-location in Fort Lauderdale is a terrific reasonably priced American-Style joint to feed everybody at!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating at the Pompano Beach joint for years- and the food and service have always been right on the money! For what it’s worth, we’ve also eaten in J. Mark’s Fort Lauderdale location (1245 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954) 390-0770) a good handful of times- same great food and service- just a much bigger drive from the Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton Homestead- so Pompano gets most of our action!

You can check menu/prices/locations/info at jmarksrestaurant.com.

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Posted December 7, 2008
***** J. Mark’s Restaurant & Bar, 1490 Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062, (954) 782-7000.

Last night I had dinner at J. Mark’s which is an “American-Style” joint located in Pompano Beach. Take a look at J. Mark’s website at www.jmarksrestaurant.com for menu/prices/photos…so you will have some idea of what I am yapping about.

J. Mark’s reminds me of Houston’s which has five South Florida locations (Palm Beach, Boca Raton, North Miami Beach, Coral Gables and Winter Park) in decor/menu…so, if you are a fan of Houston’s or know anything about it, you now have a point of reference to work with. By the way, J. Mark’s menu-prices are far more reasonable than those charged at Houston’s

Now let’s get down to brass tacks…I think that J. Mark’s is an absolutely terrific restaurant. J. Mark’s is a very handsome looking joint, doing the “stone-wood” look… bar area, dining room, out-door patio for dining. This joint is not a sports bar, but there are enough flat screen tvs to keep you updated on your favorite team.  On Saturday nights a small jazz band works the joint.

J. Mark’s menu is loaded with appetizers, salads, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, meat/seafood/chicken entrees and desserts. Now for the taste test…fabulous, no make that sensational mini-cheeseburgers, delicious baby back ribs-roast chicken-orange chicken and grilled tuna steak. The shoe-string french fries were okay, but nothing to write home about. As for service, Clint our waiter was terrific and didn’t miss a beat.

Just so we are straight…over the years, I must have eaten in Houston’s something like 10 times. I consider Houston’s and for that matter The Cheesecake Factory to be the “middle ground” between the “just borderline passable” T.G.I. Friday’s-Applebee’s-Duffy’s-Ale Houses and the “upscale-over priced-pretentious” steak/seafood joints like New York Prime- Morton’s- Ruth’s Cris-Abe & Louie’s.

The bottomline is this…J. Mark’s is a terrific restaurant. It looks upscale, but tee shirts/shorts are just fine…the food is very good, the service is excellent…and the prices are extremely reasonable…appetizers run $7.95-$10.95, salads $8.95-10.95, burgers-sandwiches $8.95-$9.95, entrees $10.95-25.95. By the way, those sensational mini-cheesburgers that I previously mentioned, run $9.95 for 4 with french fries…each burger is topped with cheddar cheese-ketchup-pickles-fried onion ring and they are not to be missed.

You now know about J. Mark’s. Give this joint a try…I really think that you will enjoy this restaurant. By the way, J. Mark’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.

This article first appeared on August 5, 2015. Jeff Eats just checked with the folks at PopRockDooWopp.com and there are only a handful of tickets left for this event! So if you wanna go, no time to waste! I’m thinking that this is gonna be a tremendous New Year’s Eve Party! Check PopRockDooWopp.com for further info and tickets

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Posted August 5, 2015
* New Year’s Eve- The Motortown All-Stars.

This is the 3rd go-round for…”New Year’s Eve- The Motorman All- Stars” at The Delray Beach Marriott Beach in Delray Beach. Years #1 & #2 were complete sell-outs!

THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT AND I DO MEAN A GREAT…NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY!

Check PopRockDooWopp.com for further info and tickets!

From can catch tickets at

It’s never too early!
(Our New Year’s Eve celebrations always sell out.)

Comedy CabanaThe early bird gets the worm AND $10 off per person. (Just use the code EARLY to save $10 each on your New Year’s Eve reservation. This is a limited-time offer.)

Join us and the Motortown All-Stars on Delray Beach’s enchanted Gold Coast for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve of dining and dancing to the greatest Motown hits of all time! From the creators of “Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp” comes an evening filled with old friends and new, award-winning cuisine and dancing to the soundtrack of our lives – the music of The Temptations, The Miracles, The Four Tops, The Jackson Five, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha & the Vandellas and The Capitols. The Delray Beach Marriott is an exquisite 4-Diamond resort, conveniently located at the corner of A1A & Atlantic Avenue. Ticket prices include a gourmet dinner, champagne toast, broadcast from Times Square and more!

THIS IS A PRE-SALE FOR ON-LINE SALES ONLY. PHONE SALES WILL OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 1. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT.

All the details are here. Just click!

Dinner and delicious desserts… The Delray Beach Marriott has long been known for its delectable offerings at special events and, needless to say, New Year’s Eve will feature some of the resort’s finest. We are pleased to offer a world-class buffet loaded with their very best and a dessert display that has to be seen to be believed. There will also be plenty of Seasonal Fruit for those who instate their New Year’s resolutions early.

Dancing… If you’ve got the stamina, the dance floor will be open all night! We do things the old-fashioned way – with live singers, live musicians and even live horns. Drums thumping, bass pumping, saxophones and trumpets blaring just like on those great original Motown recordings. It’ll be just the right volume and just the right groove for a discerning audience that knows what good music is.The Motortown All-Stars

The Motortown All-Stars… The real deal! They rocked the house last year and our survey revealed an overwhelming majority of you prefers to rock, roll and ring in the New Year with these amazing entertainers again! It will be a brand new show and – tough to believe but true – even better than last year. Every vocalist and musician you will see and hear is flying in from Detroit for this exciting event. Assembled from members of the Capitols, the Miracles and former members of the Temptations, this super-group of Hitsville stars will sing all your favorites live, just the way you remember them – “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”, “Get Ready” and those slow dances – “Ooh Baby, Baby”, “The Tracks of My Tears” and “Just My Imagination.”

The tickets… are priced at $159 and $179 which includes reserved seating, live entertainment throughout the evening, dinner, dessert, a champagne toast at midnight and a live broadcast from Times Square. We’ve even included your parking, for which there is usually a charge.

Delray Beach Marriott
10 North Ocean Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33483

We’ll see you there!
THIS IS A PRE-SALE FOR ON-LINE SALES ONLY. PHONE SALES WILL OPEN ON SEPTEMBER 1. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

* Merry Christmas!

* Festival Flea Market Mall Open Christmas Day.

Movie Theaters Are Also Open! 🙂