***** Mamma Mia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 2, 538 Washington Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, (305) 248-3133.

You guys and Jeff Eats both know that “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints are a dime-a-dozen down here in Sunny South Florida. Or as the late great Soupy Sales once opined, “Watch what you eat, or you’ll have more Chins than there are in a Chinese phonebook!

Long tale short…some of these “mom & pop” joints are lousy, some are just okay, some are good, some are very good and some are terrific!

Anyway, last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate at Mamma Mia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 2 (for the first time) and based on the joint’s cheese pizza, veal parmigiana, shrimp scampi, chicken scarpariello, meatballs and spaghetti, garlic rolls, meat lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, house salad, big portions, reasonable prices, pleasant service, cool/casual red & white checker board tablecloth decor- I’m gonna throw the joint a “terrific”…

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Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant 2 is running on all cylinders. If you live, work or play in Mamma Mia’s neighborhood- make it your business to give this joint a shot- you’ll love it!

You can check menu/prices at mammamiapizza2.com.

The joint is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am- 11pm, Sunday noon-10pm.

* Celebrate Chanukah at the Plaza del Mar.

Jeff Eats assures you, that when the Maccabees rebelled against Antiochus IV in 167-160 BC they never figured that in December, AD 2015 some guy named “Sarge” would be touring South Florida to SRO crowds- with a hilarious Comedy Show named Sarge: The Chanukah Chutzpah Tour.

The Plaza del Mar “night” sounds like a real nice evening for Jews and non-Jews alike! Hey! We’ve been playing along with your- Santa Claus & His Elves & His Reindeer-and eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve-Day for years!

Jeff Eats has seen Sarge a number of times and the guy kills! By the way, goldstar.com has discount tickets (for The Palm Beaches Theatre’s show and other venues), so if you want to see Sarge at “wholesale” prices- you now know what to do! (stereotype pun- intended)…I might also add, earlier in the evening- the Chabad is providing free food! (stereotype pun-intended)!

This article first appeared on August 6, 2015. Just wanted to tell you guys, that yesterday Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “ate” lunch at Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe (for the second time)- and this joint’s food- is absolutely off the chart! Look! Jeff Eats “eats” (pun intended) in a ton of joints- and every so often I come across a joint- that absolutely kills. Throw in the fact that Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe is the consummate hole-in-the-wall and “it” warrants another mention on Jeff Eats. Trust me on this one, you gotta try Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe, it’s amazing-good!

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Posted August 6, 2015
***** Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe, 28838 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida 33033, (786) 504-8768.

First things first…first- heard about Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe a couple of weeks ago- from my buddies at burgerbeast.com- they absolutely loved the joint!

Real simple story, absolute hole in the wall- order/pickup at the counter- small handful of seats. So!- don’t be planning no high-school graduation parties (unless they are real small ones) there- same goes for bar mitzvahs and weddings!

Jeff Eats down-below- has “listed” Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe’s menu…burgers, hot dogs, handful of salads, sandwiches, wings, desserts…

You can check menu/prices/info on your own at larrycurlyburgers.com.

Anyway,

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently- “stopped” in for lunch and all I can tell you is that Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe’s stuff absolutely kills!! No bs-here, the fried chicken sandwich, bacon cheeseburger and rib eye-Philly cheesesteak, hand-cut fresh French fries were off the chart delicious.

Larry, Curly Burgers & Moe is an absolute homerun!

The joint is open Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, closed Sunday.
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MENU

HAMBURGERS
​Single $5.75
Double $7.75
Stuffed $8.50
all hamburgers come with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles,
ketchup, mayo, mustard

SANDWICHES
Grilled or blackened chicken breast $6.25
Grilled/blackened or fried fish of the day $8.25
Chicken/ Rib eye Philly Cheesesteak $7.75/$9.75
Chicken or Tuna salad sandwich $6.25
LCM special fried chicken sandwich (topped with homemade Cole Slaw) $7.75
BLT $5.00
Reuben (Corn Beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing) $8.00

all sandwiches come with lettuce, tomato, onions,
pickles and a side of Cole Slaw (unless otherwise specified)

LCM HOT DIGGIDY DOGS
Grilled all beef frankfurter $4.25
Coney Island Style: beef hot dog, topped with all meat chili, chopped onions,
one stripe of yellow mustard $6.25
Polish Boy: beef hot dog, Cole Slaw, French Fries, BBQ sauce $7.25

Extra Toppings
banana peppers, jalapenos, black/green olives, sauerkraut, relish FREE
cheese (American, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Pepper Jack), grilled $1.00
mushrooms/onions/peppers
bacon, all meat homemade chili $2.00

SOUP, SALADS AND MOE
Cup/ Bowl

All meat chili $3.25/$5.25

Choice of Caesar or Mixed Green Salad
Chicken breast blackened, grilled or fried $7.75
Fish of the day blackened, grilled or fried $8.75
Chicken salad/ tuna salad $7.75

Homemade Dressings: balsamic, raspberry vinaigrette, blue cheese,
ranch, Caesar, 1000 island

Chicken Wings (8 wings) $7.75
Chicken Wings (12 wings) $9.75
BBQ, Buffalo, BBQ Jerk

Loaded Fries (Chili and Cheese) $3.50
Cole Slaw $2.50
Small Caesar Salad $4.00
Small Mixed Green Salad $3.00

Freshly Cut Fries
Small – $1.50 Medium – $2.50 Large – $3.50

KIDS MENU
Hamburger $4.25
Cheeseburger $5.25
Hot Dog $4.25
Grilled Cheese $4.25
Chicken Strips $4.25
all kids’ meals are served with freshly cut fries and a drink

COFFEE AND DESSERTS
Cuban $1.50
Espresso $1.50
Latte $2.00
Homemade Key Lime Pie $3.50

To place an online order, please visit www.EAT24.COM

* The Greatest Holiday Show On Earth!

Jeff Eats is thinking- this “legends” show (8pm-10pm) will be real fun!

Jeff Eats just checked …goldstar.com has some $10 & $15 tickets listed.

from bocablackbox.com

Join Marilyn Monroe with two very special guests, Frank Sinatra and Elvis for the Ultimate Holiday Tribute Show…..Marilyn and Elvis and Frank will sing all your holiday favorites as well as the classics that each one of these icons are famous for. This trio will have you laughing, smiling and singing in the aisles. Bring your camera, for our holiday trio will stand under the mistletoe and pose for pictures for a one on meet and greet. So put on your sleigh bells, your mittens and your best holiday cheer and come enjoy the holiday spirit with these three legends.

* December 7th 1941!

Radical Islamic Terrorism.

Trust Jeff Eats, history will repeat itself!

“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”

* Pasco Music Festval.

For you Pasco County – doo wop/oldies fans…anytime Jeff Eats’ “old” friends Joey Dee & The Starliters and Lola & The Saints are on the same bill- you are guaranteed to hear some great music and have an absolute blast!

For more info about the Pasco Music Festval check- pascomusicfestival.com.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 12/6/15)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST
$4.49

Nelson’s Diner
438 South Cypress Road
Pompano Beach
(954) 785-3646
nelsonsdinerpompano.com
Latest Review: November 14, 2014

Real simple tale to tell, Nelson’s Diner is a terrific “mom & pop” breakfast/lunch diner. I absolutely love eating-the joint’s cinnamon raisin French toast- surrounded by “everything” Elvis. Trust Jeff Eats on this one, if you’re into “mom & pop” diners, you will really enjoy Nelson’s. Jeff Eats has eaten a ton of Nelson’s- breakfasts and lunches and each and every time, right on the money!

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Nelson’s Diner (Pompano Beach)
Posted on November 14th, 2014 · American Breakfast Pompano Beach

***** Nelson’s Diner, 438 South Cypress Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, (954) 785-3646.

Thank you very much!

Nelson’s Diner…”mom & pop”- 1950’s-1960’s décor- booth/table/counter seating diner. The joint is open Monday-Friday 6am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-2:30pm.

Jeff Eats recently did breakfast and really enjoyed the joint. Before I get into the breakfast, I’m thinking that Nelson (or whatever the owner’s name is) must really “love” Elvis Presley…pictures- posters all over the joint. Like I said 1-second ago…. Thank you very much! So if you aren’t into the King, anyway…

You can check Nelson’s menu/prices-at nelsonsdinerpompano.com. For you guys who like things handed to you, loads of breakfast stuff, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, lunch entrees.

Now, about that breakfast,

Jeff Eats was there on a Tuesday morning around 7:30am and the joint was jammed. Just an eyeball call, but I’m thinking that Nelson’s seats maybe 40…

Jeff Eats’ party of four…ordered- Belgian waffle with bacon ($5.99), country fried steak/2eggs/hash browns/toast ($7.99), biscuits and gravy ($3.99), French toast ($3.99), pancakes (3-$4.69), western omelette/hash browns/toast ($6.79)…and I gotta tell you, Nelson’s makes real good breakfast food. Nothing for nothing, I’ve eaten in my fair share of mom & pop diners and Nelson’s definitely holds its own against the best of them.

Let me wrap this up for you,

You guys know by now, that Jeff Eats is a huge fan of the mom & pop-neighborhood diner “concept”…I really enjoyed Nelson’s Diner. The food was right on the money, the prices were reasonable, the service was pleasant, the décor was “whatever”-and Jeff Eats left Nelson’s Diner knowing that America was built brick by brick by guys like Nelson -or whatever the owner’s name is. By the way, I know, a bit over-dramatic, but hey!- last Tuesday was Veterans Day.

Nelson’s Diner is a winner. If you live or work in Nelson’s neighborhood give it a shot, you won’t be disappointed!

***** Pop Weaver- The 3 Pounder! Caramel Corn.

Jeff Eats loves caramel corn…

Rather than bore you guys with a long tedious story- yesterday, I caught this 3-lb bag of Pop Weaver caramel corn at Walmart for the dirt cheap price of 5 bucks! Crunch ‘n Munch’s similar product/same weight $7.52- told you guys, that Pop Weaver was dirt cheap!

The caramel corn was absolute dynamite…so, if you like dirt cheap delicious caramel corn- Pop Weaver- The 3 Pounder! Caramel Corn- at Walmart.

You can check popweaver.com for retail vendors/product info.

This article first appeared on October 9, 2015…Jeff Eats just checked the box-office and there is just a handful of tickets left for this show. I also checked goldstar.com and its got a few discount tickets available. So if you guys wanna go, time to get busy!

Posted October 9, 2015
* John Ford Coley.

Don’t say Jeff Eats never gave you a great heads-up!

Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434
(561) 483-9036
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015
8:00 PM — 10:00 PM
GET TICKETS: bocablackbox.com

from boca’blackbox.com

There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. You associate those good times to the group that made them famous. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” have that kind of effect on people. Those songs and numerous others have made John Ford Coley a singing legend. He has spent decades touring, writing, recording, and producing. John is most revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. He continues with an active roster performing the platinum and gold record hits for audiences around the world. Classically trained on piano and an avid guitarist, John loves the craft and enjoys every audience he encounters.
With double platinum and gold records behind him, John has also produced other artists. Most recently, he co-produced several sides on Eddie Money. Country musician, Vince Gill added vocals along with John to give the sessions a country feel. Additionally, John has produced CD’s on Country Artist Tom Wurth and another talent, Lynn Bryant. Of late, John recorded a live album while he was on tour in the Philippines with many of the hits. It is available on the internet, and at concerts. John is currently going into the studio to record new material for an acoustic album. Some of John Ford Coley’s hits are as follows: “Love Is The Answer”, “Gone Too Far”, “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight”, “We’ll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again”, “Nights Are Forever Without You”, “Soldier In The Rain”, “Come Back To Me”, “Sad To Belong”, “Simone”, “Westward Wind”, “Part of Me, Part of You.” Some of John’s songs have appeared in feature films such as “Nights are Forever Without You” in “Dickie Roberts Former Child Star”. Another hit “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight” appeared in the film “Long Kiss Goodnight” with Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. Over the years John has shared the stage with many of the music industry’s famous hit makers. Some of those include: Elton John, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Carole King, Bread, Loggins and Messina, Led Zepplin, Carly Simon, Bill Cosby, Steve Miller Band, Randy Bachman, Jesse Colin Young, Air Supply, Ambrosia, Poco, Terry Sylvester (formerly of the Hollies), Orleans, Lou Gramm and Gordon Lightfoot, to name a few. John’s television exposure crosses all demographic boundaries. He’s hosted “The Midnight Special” and co-hosted “The Mike Douglas Show”. He’s appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “Merv Griffin”, “David Soul and Friends”, “Dinah”, “American Bandstand”, “Hollywood Squares” (A Special Rock Edition), “Make Me Laugh”, “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert”, “Prime Time Country”, and the “Trinity Broadcasting Network.” Some of John’s Television and Movie Theme Songs written or performed include: “Just Tell Me pYou Love Me”, “Dr. Pepper”, “Major League, Back To The Minors”, “James At 16”, “Joe Panther”, “The Spy Within” “Cold Case” and “Maxwell House Coffee” with Paul Newman in Japan.
In the mid-1980’s, John entered acting. In “Dream A Little Dream”, Coley performed as the boyfriend of actress Susan Blakely. In this role he enjoyed playing an antagonist and pushing teen Corie Feldman down some stairs and spiking Feldman’s girlfriend’s wine to keep her from sneaking out. Previously, in his first acting role in “Scenes From The Gold Mine”, Coley played a drummer alongside Eagles Timothy B. Schmidt. The film also featured Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos). In another film “Aces and Eights”, John played in a deadly 1870’s poker game against Steve Railsback and Doug McClure. Most rewarding though was an episode of “America’s Most Wanted”. Here, John played a drug dealer who was killed by his partner. In this re-enactment, the capture of John’s character’s real-life killer was among the fastest captured in the show’s history. 2 John’s experiences stem from a broad background, since he is very eclectic in his interests. Although John performed throughout high school and college as a classical and rock pianist, he chose to major in English Literature in his university studies and is an avid student of history. In between the extensive road duty, John lives in the Nashville area with his family, where he’s penned a book on his years in the music industry entitled “Backstage Pass”, and is writing another book about his spiritual journey back from another religion to Christianity. He also speaks in churches about his experiences

This article first appeared on November 27, 2015. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are “going”…Just checked goldstar.com, its got some 1/2-priced tickets listed on its site!

Posted November 27, 2015
* The Rat Pack Now.

Real simple tale…

The Rat Pack Now -is one of America’s top Sinatra/Martin/Davis- tribute acts!

Jeff Eats has seen the “show” and trust me, you Sinatra-Martin-Davis fans won’t be disappointed!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna catch this “one” with some friends!

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I just picked-up 2-$25 tickets for $12.50 a piece at goldstar.com.

from bocablackbox.com

The Rat Pack Now
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton
Box Office: (561) 483-9036
Tickets: bocablackbox.com

An unforgettable powerhouse of a show, The Rat Pack Now is the real deal. Paying tribute to three of the most popular entertainers in history means giving a performance that would be appreciated not only by first-time viewers, but most importantly, by those fans who have loved the originals. Bob Hoose as Frank Sinatra, Art Poco as Dean Martin, and Allan Wiltshire as Sammy Davis, Jr. not only nail the sound, look, style, humor, and true friendship of Frank, Dean, and Sammy, they go a step further capturing the very souls of these icons to present them with a heartfelt reverence for their special place in our culture.
Ascripted musical concert with comedy, The Rat Pack Now is comprised of new bits, a few classic jokes, and a healthy dose of ad-libs, making every show fresh and unique. Of course, all the great hit songs just keeps coming and coming, 24 in all.
The Rat Pack Now headlines nationally in theatres, resorts, hotels, casinos, and clubs including The Fontainebleau and Eden Roc Miami Beach, The Riviera Palm Springs, Universal Studios Orlando, The National WWII Museum New Orleans, JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Disney World, The Rice Houston, Red Clay Music Foundry Atlanta, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Casino, and The Breakers Palm Beach. The act performs corporate entertainment and special events on a regular basis.
“The Rat Pack Now is a swinging good time… The enthusiasm and fun the three bring to the stage is infectious for the audience.” -New Orleans Times-Picayune
“The Rat Pack Now has all the moves, gestures and vocals copied to perfection.” -Scripps Newspapers Group
“The silky smooth trio croons such legendary hits as Everybody Loves Somebody, Fly Me to the Moon and I’ve Gotta Be Me.” -Palm Beach Post