***** DaVinci’s of Boca, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 362-8466.

First things first…

DaVinci’s of Boca is located in Town Center of Boca Raton- which is a regional mall. Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, this Italian joint couldn’t be in a worse location- no visibility from any road, no foot traffic to speak of…whatever real estate agent/mall representative “convinced”- or – “allowed” Davinci’s owners to open in this spot, should be ashamed of his/or herself and seriously consider taking a business ethics course at FAU!

Anyway,

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently “did” dinner-and I gotta tell you that DaVinci’s which opened about a-year ago is a great looking “semi”- upscale Italian restaurant with both indoor/outdoor patio seating. In addition, the joint has a full bar area, private party room! On the food front- the calamari fritti, lasagna bolognese, chicken parmigiana, zuppa di pesce which we ordered, were real good!- The wait service was as professional/pleasant as could be. Just so there is no misunderstanding, DaVinci’s of Boca isn’t a “mom & pop” red sauce joint (soup or salad, garlic rolls, entrée with pasta side $14.99)- its prices aren’t bargain basement, but trust Jeff Eats- I’m thinking that-you won’t need a second job to pay the bill!…Oh! by the way, though DaVinci’s of Boca is semi-upscale, your tee shirt/shorts/flip flops ensemble works!

Let me wrap this up for you guys, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats-really enjoyed the food/service. The real story here- as crazy as it may seem…it pisses me off no end-when I see restaurant owners who obviously went for some heavy cash-to build a joint- who do a real nice job in serving up solid food/service- get “hoodwinked” into locations that stink!

Give DaVinci’s of Boca a shot…

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

You can check menu/prices at davinciofboca.com.

***** Country Feed Store, 1171 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601, (352) 796-6449.

Got a real good breakfast-lunch joint for you guys…Country Feed Store Café in Brooksville.

Real easy concept here…counter/table seating, open 7 days a week 7am-2pm.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently ‘did” breakfast and the joint absolutely killed it! No bs-here, both the western and meat (pig pen) omelettes- we had, were outrageously delicious! Between you guys and Jeff Eats, it is amazing as to what-delicious food can be cooked-up on a flat-top grill!

Country Feed Store Café is a winner. The joint bakes its own bread- and from the way plates “come-out”- to the super pleasant staff…you easily sense that the folks who own Country Feed Store Cafe are looking to do the right thing!

If you need-info countryfeedstorecafe.com.

* The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Dennis Tufano, The Classics.

Gonna be some show!- that’s assuming you like 60’s Rock n Roll, of course!

The Skinny:

The Lovin’ Spoonful, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Dennis Tufano, The Classics
Thursday, February 4, 2016 (7:30pm)
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
(239) 481-4849
Tickets: bbmannpah.com/

from bbmannpah.com
Legends of all-American rock and roll return to the Barbara B. Mann… Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Lovin’ Spoonful (“Do You Believe in Magic?”, “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?”, “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice”, “Daydream”, “Summer in the City”), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (“Young Girl”, “Woman, Woman”, “Lady Willpower”, “This Girl is a Woman Now”) and – back by popular demand – Dennis Tufano, the original lead singer of The Buckinghams (“Don’t You Care”, “Kind of a Drag”, “Hey Baby! They’re Playing Our Song”, “Susan”, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”). Sixties hit-makers The Classics will open the show.

***** Killer Melts Food Truck, (941) 928-2666, killermelts.com.

Got a real good one for you guys…Killer Melts Food Truck which works Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties…

Real simple concept going on here- handful of -gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, handful of -fresh hand-cut French fries/different toppings and a “Create Your Own Killer Melts” game!!

Long tale short,

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently “found” Killer Melt Food Truck at the Magic City Casino in Miami- and I gotta tell you, this “truck” makes some awesomely delicious sandwiches and fries. Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, most food truck events are like “A box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.”-I know, Forrest Gump! Anyway, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats definitely picked a winner-as Killer Melts Food Truck- absolutely killed- definitely two of the best grilled cheese sandwiches that we’ve had in years! By the way, those French fries were no slouches either!

Like I said a few seconds ago, Killer Melts Food Truck works Dade, Broward, Palm Beach Counties- so if you wanna try-out some of its great sandwiches and fries- you are gonna have to follow the TRUCK’S schedule at killermelts.com or call (941) 928-2666 and ask where it is- or heading!

* 4th Annual Brazilian Festival Of Pompano Beach.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna check this one out…

* Celebrate Halloween At Lincoln Road’s Top Restaurants.

Jeff Eats just got the below email…

Can someone please explain to me – as to how-the Halloween that I know- of penny candy and cute kids in costumes ringing doorbells- morphed into THIS?

Just doesn’t ring right to Jeff Eats’ ears!

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CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AT LINCOLN ROAD’S TOP RESTAURANTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

Meat Market: This Halloween, Meat Market will offer a special preset menu on the restaurant’s al fresco patio. Guests can indulge in a three course dinner crafted by chef/co-owner Sean Brasel. Priced at $120 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity), the Halloween menu features:

FIRST COURSE
(choose one)
TUNA TAR-TAR
Ginger, soy, jalapeno, passion fruit with mango, and avocado mousse topped with taro chips

CHILLED OCTOPUS CARPACCIO
Thinly sliced Spanish Octopus, spicy Fresno salad, olive aioli, and parmesan bread sticks

CRISPY HEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOM
Whole head of Hen of the Woods mushroom, boursin cheese sauce, and peeled baby local tomatoes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & TRUFFLE
Roasted heirloom tomato soup with freshly shaved French black truffle salad

WOOD GRILLED JERK LOBSTER TAIL
Jerk marinated lobster served on navy bean stew with passionfruit butterscotch sauce

ADDITIONAL STARTERS
Oysters by the piece (3 piece minimum) + $3 each
Stone crab claws paired with Key West mustard, cocktail sauce and coconut sauce – MP
White truffle Kobe tartar with shaved truffle + $25
Wagyu Carpaccio and lobster empanadas + $20

SECOND COURSE
(choose one)
HERB CRUSTED SEABASS
Truffle mash, wild mushrooms, tomato, and corn finished with truffle nage

CHAR GRILLED FILET WITH KING CRAB BÉARNAISE
12 ounce filet mignon topped with king crab béarnaise accompanied with new potato tostones

BONE-IN PRIME NEW YORK
Char grilled dry aged bone-in New York topped with chili butter, roasted corn, and chili salsa

WOOD GRILLED BLACKENED TUNA STEAK
Sweet soy, candied ginger, yuzu butter, served on crunchy grain and quinoa salad

28 OUNCE KOBE STYLE WAYGU TOMAHAWK CHOP
+ $30

Add a 6 ounce warm water roasted lobster tail to any entrée + $25

PASTRY SELECTIONS
(choose one)
The Pumpkin Mousse Tart, Licorice Sorbet
Double Chocolate Mousse Bat with Raspberry Blood
Accompany dinner with a specialty wine or spooky cocktail such as the ever-popular Zombie’s Blood ($15) – aged rum, unfiltered apple cider, lemon, Oloroso sherry, sparkling wine, and nutmeg.

Reservations for patio diners will be available at 6 pm only. Meat Market’s regular à la carte dinner menu will be available to patrons dining inside. The restaurant will be closed for lunch on Halloween. Meat Market is located at 915 Lincoln Road. For more information, please call (305) 532-0088 or visit www.meatmarketmiami.com.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana: Quattro will offer a special four-course, prix fixe dinner on Saturday, October 31, where guests can delight in a selection of the restaurant’s finest dishes, while admiring the costumes, trick-or-treaters, and holiday fanfare along Lincoln Road.

For $100 per person (excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity), guests can people-watch from one of Quattro’s quaint outdoor tables while enjoying a decadent, multi-course meal. Menu follows:

APERITIVO
(For every table)
BRUSCHETTA ROBIOLA E TARTUFO
Bruschetta with truffle robiola cheese

ANTIPASTI
(choice of)
FRITTURA DI CALAMARI
Fried calamari and spicy marinara sauce

CARPACCIO DI MANZO ALLA MONFERRINA CON SENAPE E PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
Thinly sliced raw beef with mustard dressing, lemon dressed mache, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan flakes

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE IN FORMA
Baked organic eggplant layered with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, and torn basil

LENTICCHIE DI NORCIA CON POMODORINI,CETRIOLI E ACETO DI BAROLO
Black lentil, cucumber and cherry tomato in red wine vinaigrette served with Italian crispy bread

BURRATA CON POMODORI MULTICOLORE E BASILICO
Fresh burrata cheese with multicolored tomatoes and basil oil and crispy bread

MAIN COURSE
(choice of)
PREPARAZIONE CASALINGA DEI RAVIOLI DI CASA SAVOIA TARTUFATI
Fontina ravioli drizzled with white truffle oil

GNOCCHI DI ZUCCA NOCI E GORGONZOLA
Pumpkin gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce and walnuts

RISOTTO DI SEPPIA E GAMBERI E ASPARAGI
Carnaroli risotto with shrimps, asparagus, and squid ink

RIBEYE ALLA GRIGLIA CON SALSA DI PORCINI TARTUFATI, PATATE E ASPARAGI
Grilled ribeye with truffle porcini mushroom sauce and roasted potatoes and asparagus

BRANZINO AL CARTOCCIO
Mediterranean branzino baked in parchment paper, with white wine taggiasche olives, capers, and potatoes

COSTATINE BRASATE DI M ANZO CON PURE DI ZUCCA
Braised short ribs with pumpkin mash

DOLCI
(choice of)
TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO
Warm chocolate molten cake and milk ice cream

TIRAMISU PIEMONTESE DELLA CASA
House made classic tiramisu

TORTA DI PECAN E ZUCCA
Pumpkin and pecan pie

Those seeking a more tranquil, intimate experience can enjoy the same delicious dishes at an inside table for $65 per person (excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity). Reservations must be made in advance. Telephone: (305) 531-4833; http://www.opentable.com/quattro-south-beach.

Quattro Miami, located on 1014 Lincoln Road, is open for lunch and dinner daily. For reservations, please call (305) 531-4833, or visit www.quattromiami.com.

Freddo: Gelato aficionados can enjoy a chilling treat this Halloween with premium Argentinean gelato from Freddo. Dress up your desserts for the spookiest night of the year and select from more than 30 iconic flavors with the purchase of Freddo Family & Friends 1 Kilo To-Go Packs.

Tasty treats are available at both Freddo locations – 610 Lincoln Road on Miami Beach or the newly opened Brickell store at 1100 S. Miami Avenue. Don’t feel like hopping on your broomstick? Simply call Freddo’s Lincoln Road flagship store at (305) 604-0065 to place an order for delivery. Delivery hours are 11 AM – 11 PM Sunday – Thursday and on Friday & Saturday from 11 AM to Midnight. Delivery is available to select South Florida neighborhoods; delivery rates apply.

Stay tuned and follow Freddo on social media as they reveal recipes weekly to inspire your upcoming Halloween party. Scary-good ideas will include cupcakes, lollipops, strawberry cake, and pies.

For recipes and more information, please visit http://freddo.com/category/recipes/.

Freddo is located at 610 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11AM to Midnight; and Friday and Saturday 11AM to 1AM. Telephone: (305) 604-0065.

Freddo Brickell is located at 1100 S. Miami Avenue in Miami. Hours: Monday – Thursday 8AM to 11PM; Friday 8AM to Midnight; Saturday 10AM to Midnight; and Sunday 10AM to 10PM. Telephone: (786) 310-0368; http://freddo.com/.

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Media Contact:
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
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(305) 573-0658

* Carrabba’s Italian Grill 15% Off Your Meal, As Often As You Like-Coupon Good To 12/13/15.

Jeff Eats is thinking- this is a good deal!

Hey! Trust me, Jeff Eats knows that Carrabba’s is a big national chain…chain or no chain, I really enjoy the joint’s food so- if you got something against Carrabba’s because it’s a chain- and since Jeff Eats is my blog- “I’m going to take my ball and go home.”

Use the coupon, don’t use the coupon…your call! By the way, just in case you didn’t know- Carrabba’s got “stores” up the whazoo in Florida!

You can check coupon details/locations/menu-prices/info at carrabbas.com.

Post July 19, 2008
***** Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 6909 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33433 (561) 544-8838.

Unless you have been living under a stone, you know that Carrabba’s Italian Grill is a national-chain with locations all over the United States. Check Carrabba’s website at www.carrabbas.com for menu/pricing/locations…Trust me on this, if you live in South Florida, there is a Carrabba’s joint close to where you live or work. For those that like to know their facts, Carrabba’s is owned by the same parent-company which owns/operates Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Cheeseburger in Paradise.

Last week I ate dinner at the Carrabba’s Boca Raton location. This particular restaurant has indoor/patio seating…an open kitchen…full bar area…and is done-up in dark woods…very attractive looking joint, yet tee shirt/shorts fit in beautifully here.

The menu has six categories…Antipasti, Zuppe & Insalte, Brick-Oven Pizza, Wood-Burning Grill, Pasta Specialties and Family Classics. You will definitely find something to eat in this joint.

Last week I “sampled”…fried zucchini, crab cakes, minestrone soup, chicken marsala, griilled salmon, linguine with claims, chicken parmigiana and lasagna…don’t be a wiseguy…I know what you are thinking…there were 3 of us.

Anway…I have to tell you that the food and service were very-very good. I would rate Carrabba’s right up there with some of my favorite neighborhood “mom and pop” red sauce joints. As for price…no more expensive than what the local joints get.

Like I said before, the Boca Raton location has indoor/outdoor patio seating…this location must be doing something very right, as both areas had people waiting for tables…the nice thing about the Boca joint is that the outdoor patio overlooks a beautiful man-made-lake and on the evening that I was there, a 2-man combo was playing some very pleasant background music…Now, “your” Carrabba’s may not be set-up like this…but the menu/service are probably identical to what my party had.

Carrabba’s is open Monday-Saturday for dinner…Sunday for lunch-dinner.

Give Carrabba’s a try.

* George Thorogood And The Destroyers.

Jeff Eats isn’t a fan.

Name 2-songs that this group sang! Make it easier, name 1-song that this group sang!

Now, you tell me- What makes the Hard Rock Live think that it-can sell a show like this out?

To add insult to injury, George Thorogood And The Destroyers- has another Florida date scheduled on Thursday, March 18, 2016 at the King Center for the Performing Arts in- Melbourne!

Now, just in case you were able to name 1- maybe even 2- songs…

* The Jackie Mason Musical.

GO SEE THIS SHOW! YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Both Sides of a Famous Love Affair:The Jackie Mason Musical
Direct from Off-Broadway –

January 7, 2016 thru Jan 24, 2016 at Empire Stage, 1140 Flager Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, (954-678-1496), empirestage.com.

February 25, 2016 thru February 26, 2016 at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 451-2456, bocablackbox.com.

Direct From Off Broadway

Hilarious Account of Comic Jackie Mason’s 10 Year Affair with a Playwright/Bellydancer as seen through the Eyes of Their Lovechild – Sheba Mason. Starring Ian Wehrle as Jackie Mason, Trevor Crane as Schlepalong, and Cast of 7. (thejackiemasonmusical.com)

***** Mizner Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7123.

Got a good, “mom & pop- red sauce” Italian joint for you guys, Mizner Pizzeria in Boca Raton.

Wanna talk “hole in the wall”?- talk Mizner Pizzeria! Maybe 6 tables inside/1 table outside/order at-pickup at the counter!

For you guys who fancy yourselves Amerigo Vespuccis, Mizner Pizzeria which opened about 2 months ago- is located in…”El-Crapo” strip center-next door to the United States Post Office – across from Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Don’t know what’s in the water, but over the past 5 years, 4 other pizza joints have come-and-gone in the exact same spot! So here’s wishing Mizner Pizzeria good luck!

Anyway,

Last Wednesday night, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did a “takeout”…large cheese pizza ($8 on Wednesdays-normally $13.95), chicken parmigiana sub ($9.95), Greek salad ($7.95), sausage & peppers sub ($9.95) and I gotta tell you that everything was A-OK! Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, the pizza which was NY Style-thin crust//sweet sauce could of- handled another minute or two in the oven-not quite crispy enough for Jeff Eats- but nothing worth filing a lawsuit over (don’t forget Jeff Eats is a graduate of The Brooklyn Law School- Class of ’73). The subs were nice hard crust/soft inside bread situations- that were loaded with real good fillings!

You can checkout Mizner Pizzeria’s menu which has the full boat of expected “red sauce joint” appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, calzones, strombolis, subs, meat/chicken entrees, desserts at miznerpizzeria.com.

Let me wrap this one up with a bow-for you guys…

Mizner Pizzeria makes some real good stuff. You can definitely eat-in, but don’t be planning no- big graduation or bar mitzvah parties- because like I said before “hole in the wall.”

Mizner Pizzeria is open Monday-Thursday 11am – 9:0pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 2pm-8pm.

Finally, Jeff Eats found the below flyer- on Mizner Pizzeria’s- Facebook page….

Between you guys and Jeff Eats- if I knew for sure that this joint was “going to make it”- Party City has some nice Postmen costumes for Halloween! Just a thought!

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