* Win A $25 Green’s Pharmacy Gift Card!

Jeff Eats loves eating breakfast at Green’s Pharmacy (151 North County Road, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, (561) 832-0304) – and I want one of you guys to have breakfast on me…

Real simple game…

Just be the first reader to “identify” the famous 1950s-1960s Rock N Roller pictured below!-And I’ll send you a $25 gift card!

For you guys who don’t “know” Green’s Pharmacy, the joint has been around since 1938 and is a drug store-diner combo! America had tons of these joints during the 1930s-1960s! Trust me on this, today (2015) Green’s Pharmacy is one of but a handful- left…so it’s really kinda cool to see-and eat in! Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been eating there for years…Green’s food is dynamite and the retro-feel is really cool!

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Green’s Pharmacy (Palm Beach)
Posted on December 27th, 2006 · American Breakfast Palm Beach
***** Green’s Pharmacy
151 North County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
(561) 832-0304
Let me start by saying, THAT YOU HAVE TO TRY GREEN’S PHARMACY.

Green’s Pharmacy has been in business since 1938. If you check the history books, you will find that during the 1920s-1960s America’s landscape was dotted with drugstore-diner combinations (bet you didn’t know that I could sound so poetic). Rather than beating around the bush, Green’s is a “throw-back” in time with the same decor/combination it had when it opened 68 years ago.

Green’s is open 7 days a week for breakfast & lunch, Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm & Sunday 7am-2pm.

Just so you know, Green’s is not just a “great photo shoot.” Terrific breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, salads and ice-cream are the “real attraction” here. Personally, I enjoy “dining” at its 30 seat counter, but its 20 or so tables will allow “you” to spread-out a bit, if that’s your preference.

Green’s is a great place. Just imagine, that after you have eaten a delicious well-done cheeseburger, ketchup-soaked french fries and a chocolate milkshake, you can also buy your choice of Tums, Rolaids, Pepcid Complete, Alka Seltzer or Mylanta to “complete” a perfect meal.

Don’t miss this joint. It is worth a special trip.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/13/15)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED CALZONE
$7.69

Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza
9140 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington
(561) 333-4949
basilicospizza.com
Latest Review: 9/29/14

Basilico’s is a combination takeout/eat-in “red sauce” Italian joint. You order/pickup at the counter- there are a whole bunch of inside and outside tables. Basilico’s got the full boat- of pizzas, pastas, calzones, salads, stombolis, hot/cold subs, entrees. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, for cheap money you’re gonna eat real good! I singled out the joint’s calzone for special mention, but I’m telling you everything is real good!

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Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza (Wellington)
Posted on September 29th, 2014 · Fast Food Italian Pizza Subs/Salads Wellington

***** Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza, 9140 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33411, (561) 333-4949.

Last night, Jeff Eats took-out from red sauce Italian joint… Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza in Wellington. and I gotta tell you, this restaurant makes some really delicious stuff.

Real simple concept, order at the counter/takeout…or the food is delivered to something like 6 inside booths/handful of outside tables. By the way, the restaurant is located in a very quaint cool looking “New England” style strip-center…which also has a Chinese joint, a Dunkin’ Donuts, an ice cream store, a custom cake- making store, a liquor store–you won’t think- you’re in Florida! Real interesting, in addition to ice cream and yogurt-the ice cream store sells fresh orange juice quarts/gallons-candy by the pound, and has a whole area for fresh flowers…the Chinese joint which is basically a takeout has 4 large 6- seat booths-for those who want to eat-in. Like I said 1 second ago, the strip center has a real different feel to it!

Anyway…

Jeff Eats “got to” Basilico’s around 6:30pm last night and there was something like 8 guys behind the counter making pizzas etc. and 2 young ladies at the register. In the 25 minutes or so that I waited for my order, every booth inside was taken and I watched numerous pickups and phone orders being taken…I didn’t notice anyone eating outside.

Basilico’s menu is loaded with appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, strombolis, calzones, hot/cold subs, entrees. You can check its menu/prices at basilicospizza.com.

Ordered items included large 16″ pizza ($9.99), Chicken parmesan sub ($7.99), sausage & peppers stromboli ($6.79), eggplant parmesan entrée (pasta side/garlic breadsticks- $10.59) and like I said 3 seconds ago, the stuff was really delicious.

Look!

Jeff Eats has been to his fair share of red sauce Italian joints down here in south Florida and- this Basilico’s joint is a huge winner. The food was really-solid, the prices CHEAP (I believe I’m suppose to say inexpensive or very reasonable)-trust me, Basilico’s gives you a ton of food for cheap-money-and the food isn’t crap quality!

Let me wrap this up for you, if Basilico’s was by my house (which unfortunately it isn’t) Jeff Eats would definitely be a very steady customer.

Basilico’s Original Hand-Tossed Pizza is open 7 days a week

* Dough.

Jeff Eats is hearing some real nice things about “Dough”- checkout the film’s trailer at menemshafilms.com/dough.

“Dough” – Coming to Theaters
Jonathan Pryce (Pirates of the Caribbean, Game of Thrones) stars in this hilarious new comedy that shows you don’t have to be baked to make some Dough!

Curmudgeonly widower Nat Dayan (Jonathan Pryce) clings to his way of life as a Kosher bakery shop owner in London’s East End. Understaffed, Nat reluctantly enlists the help of teenager Ayyash (Jerome Holder), who has a secret side gig selling marijuana to help his immigrant mother make ends meet. When Ayyash accidentally drops his stash into the mixing dough, the challah starts flying off the shelves and an unlikely friendship forms between the old Jewish baker and his young Muslim apprentice. Dough is a warmhearted and humorous story about overcoming prejudice and finding redemption in unexpected places!

DOUGH Starts February 12th in Florida!
Boca Raton – Living Room Theaters FAU
Boca Raton – Regal Shadowood 16
Delray Beach – Movies of Delray
Lake Worth – Movies of Lake Worth
Tamarac – The Last Picture Show
Fort Lauderdale – The Gateway Theatre
Aventura – AMC Aventura 24
Miami Beach – Regal South Beach 18
Miami – O Cinema Miami Shores

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

No more than 34 minutes ago- at the intersection of Yamato Road and Lyons Road in Boca Raton-Jeff Eats saw a gigantic tractor trailer unloading a load of cars-with New York and New Jersey license plates. To save the owners of those cars- the time and effort of writing Jeff Eats, I am reprinting “Pastrami, Corned Beef, Brisket- My Man!”- which appeared on November 17, 2014.

Now, just between you guys and Jeff Eats, we all know that “food reviewing” is nothing but one huge game! What I like you may hate and vice versa! So with that in mind, I’m gonna tell you, that Jeff Eats considers Zinger’s Delicatessen in Boca Raton to be the best full service NY Kosher Style Deli in-South Florida! For sure, I haven’t been to “every” deli or bagel joint down here- but trust me, I’ve fressed in my fair share-and “I” haven’t found “one” that’s better or as consistent as Zinger’s is! Just so we are straight with each other, Jeff Eats has eaten in a number of other really good South Florida- NY Kosher Style Delis/kosher delis/and bagel joints but if I had to pick just one-to provide food for Jeff Eats’-“Death Row Deli Last Meal” it would be Zinger’s. Now, if for some reason Zinger’s doesn’t work for you (i.e. too far away, too cheap, too expensive, Jeff Eats knows-dick about pastrami/corned beef/brisket), etc.), I got a ton of “stories” on other joints- so nobody here is gonna starve!

Posted November 17, 2014
***** Pastrami, Corned Beef, Brisket- My Man!

A recent e-mail,

Jeff,
Maybe you can help me out here.
I’m new to the area (Delray Beach).
I’m looking for a place to get great corned beef, pastrami, brisket sandwiches like they serve at Katz’s in NYC. Not interest in the Natioanl Deli garbage that Too Jays and bagel joints serve up.
Would really appreciate some recommendations.
Thanks,
MY MAN
*****
MY MAN:

First, welcome to South Florida.

If you check JEFF EATS-up at the top there is a SEARCH BOX…type in PASTRAMI, or CORNED BEEF, or BRISKET- (you may also want to throw in DELI-for good measure) and it will pull-up for you all of the “columns” that relate to pastrami, corned beef, brisket. If memory and my waistline serve me correctly, you’ll find a load of joints that make some pretty decent stuff.

Just so you know, Jeff Eats’ style isn’t to be in the pecking order business. What I might like, you might not like, so forth and so on! With that in mind, IF I had to pick ONE JOINT-near you- to feed my face with Pastrami, Corned Beef and Brisket it would be ZINGER’S DELICATESSEN in Boca Raton…now, if Zinger’s doesn’t work for you- don’t worry, there are a load of other joints that will fix-you up just fine!

By the way, based on your e-mail, I’m thinking that you’ll soon be “writing” Jeff Eats about good-Chinese joints. So, save the ink…use the same SEARCH BOX for my “picks”-you know, sweet & sour pork, egg rolls, pan fried dumplings, so on and so forth…

Hope this helps you out.

* South Florida’s Largest Car Show.

If you catch nice weather- this “one” is a good way to kill a couple of hours!

Join the Festival Flea Market Mall for our annual Holiday Car Show. Spectators get free admittance to see over 600 cars of all makes, models, styles and categories. Browse the parking lot and relive memories of the cars of your youth alongside some of the most current or show ready modern cars. This show has it all including some of the largest car clubs in South Florida. Take a break from the cars and shop in our inside mall or eat at one of the dozen restaurants inside the mall.

This article first appeared on November 24, 2015. Jeff Eats promised you guys that I would “get” to Spadini’s new location and give you an update…long story short, got there last night- and the joint blew me away! Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “had” Greek salad/calzone/Sicilian pie/garlic knots and everything was absolutely delicious. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Spadini’s is turning out some of the best pizzas, pastas, calzones, red sauce Italian stuff in South Florida. Just so you know, real casual joint- handful of tables for both wait-staff/order at the counter customers. Spadini’s is an absolute must try!

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Posted November 24,2015
***** Spadini’s Pizzeria, 1645 Southeast 3rd Court- Suite 103, Deerfield Beach Florida 33441, (954) 482-0436.

Here’s a heads-up for you guys…

Spadini’s Pizzeria literally just opened (like 2 days ago) in the Cove Shopping Center in Deerfield Beach.

Long story short, Spadini’s use to be in Boca Raton. Not sure of the details but a “falling-out” with its Boca Raton landlord- resulted in Spadini’s closing its Boca Raton location a few months ago- and moving/building a new pizza joint in Deerfield Beach.

Like I just said, the joint just opened- Jeff Eats hasn’t been there yet! I’m hearing both inside and outside table seating- real-real casual!

I’m thinking that the NEW location is gonna be as good as the OLD location, so I’m thinking that you definitely want to try Spadini’s!

Some of Jeff Eats’ Spadini’s (Boca Raton) write-ups are printed down below.

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you, unless something very seriously goes wrong (which I seriously doubt)- the NEW- Spadini’s is gonna be serving up some of the best pizzas, pastas, subs, salads and other Italian stuff that you’ve eaten down here in Florida!

Jeff Eats got plans to checkout Spadini’s sometime during the next two weeks, so I’ll report back to you guys!

Not trying to be repetitious or nothing, but do yourself a solid and try this joint- its food is (or should I say, should be?) off the chart neighborhood Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, “The” Bronx delicious- and that’s no bs!

You can checkout Spadini’s menu/prices at spadinispizzeria.com.

Spadini’s Pizzeria is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-2am, Sunday noon-8pm.

Posted May 15, 2014
***** Spadini’s Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7420.

A year ago today-Jeff Eats told you guys about Spadini’s Pizzeria a terrific pizza-joint which had just “opened” for business in Boca Raton.

One year later, Spadini’s is chugging along doing- both a huge takeout/eat-in business.

Over the past year, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats must have taken-out at least 15 times and each and every time- the pizza, subs, entrees were all right on the money.

Anyway,

Last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats decided to eat-at Spadini’s ordering- a 16″ cheese pizza (Wednesday Special -$8), an eggplant parmigiana entrée and a veal parmigiana hero. The eggplant and veal stuff were delicious–AND THE PIZZA WAS SIMPLY AMAZING. In talking with owner -Tom Sellick, he advised that a few weeks ago he had replaced his pizzas’ white flour with Japanese breadcrumbs and the pies/slices were getting rave customer reviews. Just so we are straight with one another- white flour, Japanese breadcrumbs “it’s all Rock n Roll to me”- all Jeff Eats can tell you, is that the pizza was awesome.

Let me wrap this up,

You guys gotta try Spadini’s Pizzeria. The subs, pastas, entrees are delicious AND THE PIZZA IS SIMPLY AMAZING!

Jeff Eats’ original 5/15/13 “review” is printed below.
*****
“…Finding the best joints in South Florida”
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Posted on May 15th, 2013 · Boca Raton Deals Fast Food Italian Pizza Subs/Salads

***** Spadini’s Pizzeria (Boca Raton)

Early this morning, Jeff Eats told you guys about Spadini’s Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7420. The jist of that “article” was that Jeff Eats had heard terrific things about this relatively -new pizza joint (it opened in February 2013) and had “plans” to give it a shot in the near future. That original article is down below.

To make a long story short…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats decided to take food out tonight.

Items ordered… chopped salad (large $9.50), 16″ plain pizza (Wednesday Night Special $8), chicken parmigiana hero ($9.95), sausage & peppers hero ($8.95), penne alla vodka ($11.95)…and I gotta tell you, everything we had was delicious. A special shoutout to the pizza—let’s just say, that Spadini’s knows how to make a real New York Slice—thin crust, delicious sweet sauce, great tasting mozzarella. By the way, the heroes were big enough to feed two people–and featured a really tasty-lightly toasted bread.

Spadini’s Pizzeria is an absolute “hole in the wall”—a few tables inside and even fewer outside. You order at the counter/you pickup at the counter.

Based on the food that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “had”—Spadini’s is right up there with the best “mom & pop” red sauce joints in sunny South Florida.

You can check menu/prices at www.spadinispizzeria.com.

Finally, Spadini’s has a whole bunch of “specials”—like $8- 16″ pizzas on Wednesday and buy 2 heroes and get 1 free on Monday…so “ASK” what “deals” are on the table-before you order…Capice!

*****

Nothing for nothing…

Jeff Eats is hearing amazingly-fabulous-incredible “things” about a relatively new Boca Raton pizza joint…Spadini’s Pizzeria.

Just so we are straight with each other, Jeff Eats hasn’t gotten to the joint yet, but at least 7-maybe 11 or maybe it was 13 people (who have eaten there) told me that this “hole-in-the wall” turns out some of the best New York Style pizza/subs/other stuff that they have had- since migrating down here from Brooklyn, New York– Montclair, New Jersey–Hartford, Connecticut– Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania– Cortland, New York–Chicago, Illinois.

Being a top notch “reporter”- this morning Jeff Eats called Spadini’s Pizzeria and spoke to its owner 31 year old Thomas Sellick. Sellick told me that he has lived in South Florida for about a year and prior to coming down- he learned his “craft” working in his family’s Northport, New York (for those who don’t know, that’s part of Long Island) pizza joints. He told me that he opened for business on February 7, 2013—just so you know, Sellick bought out Mizner Plaza Pizza (reviewed 11/28/12), 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton… did a drop of cosmetic surgery—and with new recipes and menus in hand re-opened as Spadini’s Pizzeria. Sellick told me that he has the same seating as Mizner Plaza had-that being a handful of tables inside and a handful outside. He also said-the joint works on an “order at the counter/pickup at the counter” system–but if you “want” he or one of his “guys” will bring the food over to your table.

Anyway…

Like I said, Jeff Eats is hearing terrific things about Spadini’s Pizzeria. If you get there before I do, I’d apprecaite hearing your thoughts.

You can check Spadini’s website www.spadinispizzeria.com for menu/prices/photos/other stuff.

Spadini’s Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7123—is open Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday noon-9pm.

The 64,000 Dollar Question:
Are the opinions of the folks from Montclair, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Cortland and Chicago-to be trusted on what consitutes top-notch New York Style pizza? We “know” that the Brooklyn folks are qualified, but-the others?—Jeff Eats is just asking!

This article first appeared on November 20, 2015. Jeff Eats just checked the box-office and there are a bunch of really good tickets left. So if you wanna go, do what you gotta do! By the way, I understand that the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek reserved 500 seats for its best players-so Jeff Eats is thinking that when all is said and done- this show will be SRO! As I mentioned down-below, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw the show when it played the Seminole Hard Rock Paradise Live Theatre in Hollywood and loved it! Don’t forget, tomorrow (12/12/15) would have been Sinatra’s 100th birthday- so the timing of “this” show is kinda perfect!

Posted November 20, 2015
* Sinatra Sintennial Show starring Jeff Grainger and The Hoboken 11.

Like Sinatra?

Then you gotta go see the- Sinatra Sintennial Show starring Jeff Grainger and The Hoboken 11 at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek!

This past Spring- Sinatra Sintennial Show played to SRO crowds at the 350-seat Seminole Hard Rock Paradise Live Theatre in Hollywood…Last month- the Show played to SRO crowds at the Seminole Casino Hotel-Immokalee.

The Sinatra Sintennial is now booked for Saturday Night, December 12th (8pm) at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s- The Pavilion 1,160 seat showroom.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have seen the  Sinatra Sintennial Show- and it was absolutely terrific…this guy Jeff Grainger “got” Sinatra down-real good!

Like I said 2 seconds ago, if you like Sinatra, you gotta go see the Sinatra Sintennial Show- a 90 minute non-stop musical tribute celebrating -Ol’ Blue Eyes’ 100th Birthday!

You can catch tickets ($30, $42.50, $55) at sinatrasintennial.com.

from sinatrasinntineal.com

On December 12, 2015, the iconic voice of Frank Sinatra will come alive once again as Miami crooner Jeff Grainger featuring The Hoboken 11 brings his “Sinatra Sintennial Show” to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek Honoring the 100th birthday of the 20th century’s greatest entertainer, the show is set to unveil at 8 p.m.
Brought to life with Grainger’s incredible vocal prowess that seamlessly channels ‘ole blue eyes’, the “Sinatra Sintennial Show” is reminiscent of the foot-tapping, finger-snapping enthusiasm of the swing era coupled with authentic Vegas glitz and glamour. The breathtaking production features a 17-piece live band, two back-up vocals, and beautifully adorned showgirls. Of course no birthday celebration would be complete without “Happy Birthday” sung by the Blonde Bombshell herself.
Performing many of Sinatra’s most popular and classic hits, Grainger takes fans on a time-hopping journey set in an unforgettable evening filled with fan-favorite singles, fanciful musical arrangements, and a spectacular, mid-show surprise that is guaranteed to leave the audience breathless. Grainger, whose career has spanned from wedding singer to local Rat Pack member, has skyrocketed with his undeniable, marked ability to channel Sinatra’s singing and swagger. He contributes his Sinatra “glow” to his use of MENJAI Advanced Skincare “We wouldn’t want it any other way,” said Viglielmo. “MENAJI is passionate about making a man look like a man. Sinatra Sintennial Show with Jeff Grainger is passionate about delivering authentic Sinatra.”
“Frank Sinatra’s legacy transcends the music industry and has left an indelible imprint upon the world in countless ways,” says Grainger. “As a longtime enthusiast of his music, I look forward to welcoming all of his fans from across Southeast Florida for a memorable evening together

* Legendary Voices of Doo Wop.

DOO WOP FANS.. YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there!

* Individually Wrapped Chocolate Slices!

BOURBON a Japan based company- is selling Individually Wrapped Chocolate Slices online (bourbon.co.jp/english/index.html).

Jeff Eats did some checking- no American supermarket chain is carrying BOURBON’s product or any similar product.

Between you guys and Jeff Eats, I’m kinda thinking that this is an absolutely ingenious product- and that sooner rather than later, you’re gonna see Individually Wrapped Chocolate Slices selling all over the United States! Not sure “which company” gets there first, but I guarantee you guys-that in 2016 you’re gonna see a whole bunch of brands in your local supermarket/food store!

***** Crazy Wok, 5764 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33067, (954) 255-1866.

This morning Jeff Eats saw a gigantic-tractor trailer “unloading” a whole bunch of cars “with” New York and New Jersey license plates at the intersection of Sample Road & University Drive in Coral Springs.

To- save those “car owners” the time and trouble of writing Jeff Eats…

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Crazy Wok (Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale))
Posted on November 25th, 2014 · Chinese Coral Springs

***** Crazy Wok, 5764 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33067, (954) 255-1866.

Crazy Wok is a Chinese takeout joint. There are 2- locations, 1-in Coral Springs, 1-in Fort Lauderdale (2392 North Federal Highway)- this “story” is about the Coral Springs’ location.

Real simple story…

Last Saturday night, Jeff Eats was over-by my friend Peter’s house watching football…we ordered some Chinese stuff from Crazy Wok. We picked-up the food and Peter caught the bill…hey! it’s his house…you eat by me, I pickup the bill!

To make a long story short, we did wonton soup, egg rolls, boneless spare ribs, pan fried dumplings, General Tsao’s chicken, moo shu beef, roast pork fried rice…and I gotta tell you, the food was right on the money. Now you know and Jeff Eats knows that this food-reviewing gig is purely a subjective game. What I like you might hate and vice versa. You also do know, that what I might find sweet, you may find bitter-so forth and so on. That’s why, I very rarely kill time, telling you-what something tastes like! Suffice it to say, (as they say in internet land— imho) Crazy Wok turned out some really delicious “American” Chinese food. For those of you-looking for “real” or shall I say “authentic” Chinese food-like West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce (yeah-I know it sounds absolutely amazing!) you can cross Crazy Wok off-your list.

Finally…good free food, good company and a win by my University of Arizona Wildcats…made for a very pleasant evening.

One last thought, some of you guys may be wondering…If Jeff Eats went to Ithaca College and Brooklyn Law School and Mrs. Jeff Eats went to Brooklyn College…then how does the U of A work its way into the conversation? Easy, Son Jeff Eats went to U of A and Daughter Jeff Eats went to University of Connecticut- thus the RELATIONSHIPS…very expensive RELATIONSHIPS but RELATIONSHIPS nonetheless! Now that I look back, why these two scholars couldn’t- go to school in-state, is beyond Jeff Eats’ comprehension- we’ll save that discussion for another day…

If you live or work in Crazy Wok’s neighborhood…you now know about a real-good Chinese takeout joint.

You can check menu/prices at crazywok.com. The site has a handful of discount coupons that you can print out.

Crazy Wok is open 7 days a week 10am-11pm.