* Boca Black Box.

In past columns, Jeff Eats told you guys about this 250 seat comedy/music theater which opened something like 3-months ago in Boca Raton.

Literally, just this minute I received the below e-mail from Boca Black Box.

Long story short,

Boca Black Box appears to be off to a very fast-start. No bs-ing here, this past week alone, at least 20 people in my “Boca Raton neighborhood” mentioned the joint to me!

Check- Boca Black Box out. I’m thinking that the joint is going to-develop into a very popular comedy and live music performance venue!

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Text us BOCABLACKBOX to 22828 to join our mailing list to find out about exciting upcoming shows as well as discount tickets and drink specials!!

* DUENDE AMPfest.

Seven hours of music & art…

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you- all of the competing bands kick ass! For sure- some kick-ass better than others…as for Sammy Figueroa, and Otis Cadillac- absolute dynamite!

See you guys out there!

Final List Just Announced! The Most AMPed Band Contest & Performance:

Performances by the following bands:

Blues Brothers Soul Band
Wilton Drive
A New Way to Live Forever
Blu.Line
Predator
Yardij
33 Years
d/b/a Band
Drawing Bored

The culmination of the event will be a final performance by the winning band, who will open for a stellar line up of performances by The Jason Taylor Foundation Bluapple Poetry Network, Body and Soul Dance Theatre, Sammy Figueroa, and Otis Cadillac!

Schedule:

3pm – 6:30pm: Preliminary rounds of “The Most AMPed Band” competition | ARTwar! starts

5:30pm-9:30pm: INSIDE OUT Project Photo Shoot

6:30pm – 10pm: Main Performances | Sammy Figueroa | Otis Cadillac
The Jason Taylor Foundation Bluapple Poetry Network and Body and Soul Dance Theatre

Sunday, October 4th
3pm | Doors: 2pm
The Grounds at The Amp (Pompano Beach Amphitheater)
FREE Event!

Pompano Beach Arts & The Amp will partner with Broward County’s Duende, enmeshing diverse talent into one grand finale.

Treat you ears to a tapestry of sounds while your eyes lap up an animated display of color and technique as local visual artists go to war, canvas against canvas, award-winning talent fires up the stage, and local bands duke it out for the titled of “Most Amped Band.

***** The Sticky Bun, 1619 Southeast 3rd Court, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (754) 212-5569.

Gotta little secret I gotta tell you guys…every so often I find a joint that is so-good, that while I’m eating there- I’m already “thinking” as to how- fast I can get to the old computer and tell you about it! Trust Jeff Eats, it doesn’t happen too often, but it does happen!

With the above secret in mind, straight up- Jeff Eats is telling you, that you absolutely-positively have to try The Sticky Bun a “mom & pop hole in the wall-order at the counter/pickup at the counter diner”- handful of counter seats/inside & outside tables in Deerfield Beach.

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that this “diner” isn’t your ever-day run of the mill joint…When were you last in a joint that- cured its own bacon and baked fresh English muffins? Drop me a line when you remember where and when!

The Sticky Bun does breakfast and lunch. Its got all kinds of breakfast stuff, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, so on and so forth!

Rather than my knocking myself-out telling you- how delicious The Sticky Bun’s scrambled eggs with bacon/English muffin, pulled pork arepa and sticky buns were…take a chance that Jeff Eats just might be right-on this one and give it a shot!

Like I said at the start, this is a hole in the wall joint- seating is super-limited…so don’t be planning on holding a wedding reception or an engagement party there!

The Sticky Bun is open Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm, Sunday 8am-2pm, closed Monday. For more info- thestickybun.com.

***** Zinger’s Delicatessen, 7132 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, Florida 33433, (561) 826-7323 & The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 496-0188.

A recent email to Jeff Eats.

Jeff,
My husband and I just moved to Florida this past May from Oceanside, New York.
These were our first Jewish Holidays here in Delray Beach.
Found some pretty good old style Jewish food, but couldn’t come up with really delicious stuffed cabbage.
Got some good places for us?
Thank you,
Anita F

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Anita F:

First thing first, welcome to Florida!

Second things second, it-wouldn’t have hurt for you to have told me where you “found some pretty good old style Jewish food…”

Anyway,

Third things third, Zinger’s Delicatessen (zingersdelicom) in Boca Raton and The Boys Farmers Market (boysfarnersmarket.com) in Delray Beach both make delicious stuffed cabbage!

By the way, if you already “got” stuffed cabbage from either one of these joints- and didn’t like-it…our taste-buds are definitely on different pages!

Thanks for reading…

This article first appeared on 9/4/15. Just happened to notice that goldstar.com is running a deal-offering $15 tickets for 5 bucks. Trust Jeff Eats, I know that 10/1/15 (tonight) is a Thursday night- and that most people-down here in South Florida don’t exactly “run” to see comedians-on Thursday nights. Long story short, $5 for a ticket- and I know that Diamond and Smirnoff are absolutely hilarious-so just maybe you go see them live and leave the tv-on record!

Posted September 4, 2015
* NY Comedy Night Presents Barry Diamond with host Bruce Smirnoff.

You wanna laugh your ass off? If you do, buy tickets and go see Barry Diamond & Bruce Smirnoff who are set to play the Boca Black Box on Thursday Night- October 1, 2015 at 8pm…

Trust Jeff Eats, these two guys are really-really funny!

Tickets are 15 bucks…bocablackbox.com.

Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33434, (561) 483-9036.

From bocablackbox.com
Barry Diamond could have chosen to do anything he wanted to do. He could have been an astounding teacher or a financial wizard or a priest or a shepherd. Instead he chose comedy in spite of his actual talents. His credits are impressive. Diamond has appeared in “Seinfeld”, “Friends”, “Politically Incorrect”, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and every movie with the word “party” in it. Bachelor Party, House Party I and II.

Barry Diamond is an absolute hit on stage; he’s a cut above the rest, with a high-calibre repertoire, which sees him undergo numerous character driven and personality changes with great effect. Seamlessly going from one to the other. He also has a powerful singing voice and opens and closes his performance with two superb numbers. Then he dances. He dances until he is shot in the neck with a tranquilizer dart.

* The Amazing Kreskin.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have never seen The Amazing Kreskin-live!

No ifs, ands, or buts- Kreskin is the dean- of the mentalists’ game!

That said, Jeff Eats is thinking -if Kreskin was really “capable” of doing-what he claims to do…he wouldn’t still be working at the ripe old age of 80!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be there on October 24th- gonna see if we can figure out how he does “it”!

Should be a real fun-night!

* The Beach Boys.

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I ONLY SEE ONE ORIGINAL BEACH BOY IN THE PICTURE…

That said, “The Beach Boys”- that are coming in on Saturday Night- February 27, 2016 put on a real-good show!

So, if you wanna go…

***** Stephen’s Restaurant & New York Style Deli. 1000 East 16th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, (305) 877-8863.

A recent Jeff Eats’ reader e-mail.

Jeff,
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.
Lived there from 1946 to 1975 when I moved to Marlboro, New Jersey. Lasted there until I moved to North Miami after my divorce in 1987.
I went to Midwood H.S. I graduated from Brooklyn College in 1968.
From your blog I got a really good feeling that your food tastes are a whole lot like mine.
I love diners, delis and all kinds of dives.
What’s one of your best calls on a really nostalgic looking/tasting joint right out of our younger days in Brooklyn?
Love the blog,
Joe Kramer

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Joe Kramer:

Got the perfect joint for you…

Thanks for reading.
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Stephen’s Restaurant & New York Style Deli (Hialeah)
Posted on July 27th, 2010 · American Breakfast Delicatessen Hialeah

***** Stephen’s Restaurant & New York Style Deli. 1000 East 16th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010, (305) 877-8863.

Let me make this one short and simple…

Stephen’s with its formica tables–and formica counter seating has been around for something like 60 years. Sort of like entering a timewarp…NYC diner/NYC deli circa 1950’s-60’s.

Stephen’s which is open Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm has the full gamut of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, burgers, deli meats-plates, “blue plate specials” like meatloaf–but only on Tuesdays.

I recently did lunch “trying” pastrami on rye, corned beef on rye, brisket with potato pancakes…and I gotta tell you, if I squint my eyes, I’m at… Sam’s Candy Store & Deli, Cortelyou Road & East 7th Street, Brooklyn, New York— 1957. I absolutely loved the food and “the place.”

I don’t know about you, but joints like Stephen’s hold a special place in old Jeff’s heart (now I’m going all sentimental on you)…

* Roll The Stones.

Definitely one of the best Rolling Stones “tribute” bands in the United States!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be there!

If you can keep a secret, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna eat at- Mellow Mushroom when we are “up” there…(see “review” for Delray Beach- Mellow Mushroom 3/11/09).

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom CityPlace is proud to serve West Palm Beach with delicious pizza, hoagies, calzones and salads. Providing quality food since 1974, we use fresh ingredients on all our menu items. Mellow Mushroom is more than just a pizza restaurant; it is where West Palm Beach pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Our menu and locations are as eclectic as our fans. Join the beer club, shop our Mellow shirts and see the unique artwork in each of our locations. The search for the best pizza in West Palm Beach is over. We offer 60 beers on draft and delicious fresh cocktails. We have live music weekly on our large outdoor patio. Stay mellow and we will see you soon!

Phone
561.653.1351
Location South end of CityPlace

Hours Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 11pm

mellowmushroom.com

* This story first ran on 9/15/15…Jeff Eats just received an e-mail from Otis Cadillac and the Eldorados featuring the Seville Sisters. Take a look at it. Try and catch this band, they are really good!

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9/29/15

My Weekend With Otis

Hey Cadillacians,

What can be a better than a double dose of Otis? Right!! A triple dose of Otis.
Yes, folks. Otis Cadillac and the El Dorados featuring the Sublime Seville Sisters, for the first time in the history of the world, will be playing 3 consecutive days in South Florida.
Pick the night best suited for you or come make history by spending the weekend with us.

Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 PM. Outdoors at the historic and alluring Old School Square in Delray Beach. Bring a lawn chair and some friends for this great night out in downtown Delray.
Delray Beach Center for the Arts
At Old School Square
51 N. Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.243.7922
Fax: 561.243.7018

Saturday, Oct. 3, Maguires Hill, 9PM. Otis and the gang return to our favorite downtown haunt. It has been over 4 months since we have been to Maguires and we are looking forward to seeing our friends old and new. Great food, intimate and friendly environment.
Maguires Hill 16
535 North Andrews Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Tel: 954-764-4453
Fax: 954-764-6341

Sunday, Oct. 4, 7PM, Pompano Beach Amphitheater: Part of Duende: Celebrating Broward County’s 100 Year Anniversary. Festivities start a 2:30 so come out with the family and make a great Sunday of celebration. The great Sammy Figueroa will be closing the show immediately after Otis.
THE AMP
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1806 NE 6th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Also, back from New York (there was a rumor it might start to get cold there) making his first show appearance, Mr. Bobby Nathan will be joining Otis on guitar for all shows.

Old School…..Real Cool
WWW.The otiscadillacband.com

Posted September 15, 2015
* 0tis Cadillac and the Eldorados featuring the Seville Sisters.

If you check, Jeff Eats has previously run- stories (2/26/14, 6/3/14, 6/19/15) about Otis Cadillac and the Eldorados featuring the Seville Sisters.

If you haven’t-yet seen and partied with this band- do yourself a big solid and make it your business to be at- Delray Beach Center For The Arts (Outdoor Pavilion, 51 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach) on Friday Night, October 2nd from 7:30pm-10pm for a FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT. Your beach chair/and or blanket-works!

Trust Jeff Eats, you 1950s-1960s Blues-Rock n Roll fans will have an absolute blast!

Not gonna let the cat out of the bag, other than- one of the campiest-fun-coolest-talented bands that you will ever-ever See!

For more info…delraybeachcenterforthearts.com. — theotiscadillacband.com.

Printed down below is a personal note from Otis Cadillac that Jeffeats.com received on 12/4/14.

Otis Cadillac says…
Thanks to all that took the time to post nice comments about the band.

However, on the subject of “popular” material it has never been the band’s intention to appeal to a wider audience by playing familiar material. There are many excellent “oldies” bands that fill that genre.

To the contrary the band chooses overlooked vintage Blues and R&B classics to bring back to life. The band operates under 2 guiding principles: (1)To visualize what the original artists and songs would sound like today playing with contemporary musicians. (2) To create an atmosphere of excitement reminiscent to the early Rock N Roll shows when everything was new and magical. To the latter extent, certainly the rehashing of overly familiar material does not serve our vision.

While you may not get to hear your favorite “oldie” perhaps you will be lured into a new/old musical experience.

Thanks again for supporting live music and please feel free to say hello personally next time out.

Otis
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