* Music In The Park (The Village At Gulfstream Park), 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009, (954) 378-0900, info@thevillageatgulfstreampark.com.

This is a good “thing” to know about…some really good joints to eat dinner outside- with “the dog”…Jiggy Eats particularly likes the Joey Dale Band and Viva!

Down below- Music In The Park’s 7/15 & 8/15 entertainment schedule.

FREE MUSIC SERIES! Come to Champions Plaza to enjoy a variety of live bands featuring all genres as well as our nightclubs, restaurants, bars, happy hour specials, and much more!

EVERY SATURDAY | 8-11 PM

Band Lineup:

July 4 | No Music in the Park due to Fourth of July Festivities
July 11 | Cachet Band
July 18 | Wayne L Experience
July 25 | Joey Dale Band

August 1 | Spanky, Dino & Friends
August 8 | Party Express
August 15 | Viva
August 22 | Wayne L Experience
August 29 | Joey Dale Band

* Making Faces.

Jeff Eats recently caught 5 piece- Making Faces in action-and the band literally blew me away! Innovative new stuff and fresh covers of 1960’s-today’s hits!

You can catch audio/video/schedule/info at makingfacesmusic.com…just between you guys and Jeff Eats, unless Making Faces is playing for free (which I seriously doubt)- the huge number of upcoming “dates” it has booked- should be telling you that the band is in big demand and has a large fan base!

Like I kinda said before, the band killed!

Go see them, they are really-really good!

From makingfacesmusic.com
MAKING FACES is from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Their music is a unique brand of “ROGGUNK”
which infuses flavors of rock, reggae, and funk…
overlapping genres while retaining a characteristic sound.

Their full length album “Bright Roads Ahead” was released in
February 2012. Making Faces have been gaining a rapid following
and have established themselves as a staple in the SouthEast.
A wide variety of audiences appreciate their eclectic blend of music.

They’ve had opportunities to share the same stage and/or be the opening act for bands such as:
The Offspring, BareNaked Ladies, The Original Wailers, Fortunate Youth,
Soul Asylum, Less Than Jake, 10th Avenue North, Slightly Stoopid, Tribal Seeds,
Ballyhoo, Dirty Heads, Jimmy Needham, Passafire, Stick Figure, the Heavy Pets, Reel Fish

***** 101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 17082 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, (786) 8111.

Got an absolutely dynamite joint for you guys, 101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge which opened about 3-months ago in Sunny Isles Beach.

Real simple tale to tell you here…

101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge is owned/operated by the same guys who created/owned-the wildly successful Matteo’s Restaurant chain- which for our purposes- currently has 2-South Florida locations -Boca Raton and Hallandale. To this very day, Matteo’s is one of Jeff Eats’ all-time favorite Southern Italian Restaurants. If you wanna check, I got some real nice “reviews” on Matteo’s.

Long story short,

Not sure of the details or politics or for that matter the money- involved, but Matteo’s original owners sold a few years ago…they are now “back”- with a new Florida restaurant named 101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge.

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and Daughter Jeff Eats ate there last night…delicious food, terrific service, modern decor, full liquor bar, reasonable prices, 200+ seats with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Last night’s chopped salad, baked clams oreganta, fried zucchini, grilled pork chop, penne alla vodka and shrimp Luciano were absolute dynamite. Just so there is no misunderstanding, 101 Italian isn’t a Matteo’s clone- trust Jeff Eats when I tell you-that although many of its dishes-are similar, 101’s menu has a real good handful of items-that Matteo’s doesn’t have -and vice versa!

Let me wrap this up for you, 101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge is going to be a homerun. Its got the right pedigree!-the guys running the show, are consummate and I do mean consummate pros!

You can checkout menu/prices/info at Italian101Miami.net.

101 Italian Restaurant & Lounge is open Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm-11pm.

* Viva Classic Rock & Roll Band.

You wanna see one of America’s best- 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s Rock N Roll cover bands- go see Miami based- Viva Classic Rock & Roll Band! No bs- here…these guys are about as good as it gets. Jeff Eats has seen Viva a number of times, I’m a huge fan!

Viva has an upcoming 7/11/15 appearance at the Pavilion Grille in Boca Raton…Jeff Eats has never been to the joint, so I can’t comment on the facility/or its food. What I do know- good, bad, lousy, terrific food- Viva Classic Rock & Roll Band is going to kill!

Just between you and Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and I are gonna catch Viva on the 11th!-and my good friend Norman W. told me that Pavilion Grille’s flatbreads, burgers, grilled mahi sandwich and chicken parmigiana are-not to be missed!

You can check Viva out at thevivaband.com.

Pavilion Grille Menu
Appetizers
$9Bruschetta Ripe Roma Tomatoes, Savory Seasonings served with House made Crostini
$9Mozzerella Sticks Lightly breaded served with Marinara Sauce
$12Calamari Crispy Calamari served with Marinara or Sweet Chili Sauce
$10House Made Flatbreads Classic Cheese or Margarita
$12BBQ Chicken Flatbread
$8Hummus Middle-Eastern Hummus served with Toasted Pita Bites and finished with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$18Seared Ahi Tuna Fresh Sushi Grade Tuna served with Seaweed Salad, Ginger, Wasabi and Soy Sauce
$19Oven Roasted Blue Crab Cakes Two Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (Flour-less House Recipe) Pan Seared then oven roasted . Finished with a Mango Salsa
$12Chicken Tenders Served with Honey Mustard

Soups & Salads
$6 / $9Southern Crab Bisque – Cup/Bowl
$4 / $6Beef & Barley – Cup/Bowl
$7French Onion Soup
Add to the below salads: Grilled Chicken ($7), Salmon ($10), Crab Cake ($10), or Sirloin ($12)
$7 / $10Pavilion Salad Mixed Greens, Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Choice of Dressing
$7 / $10Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Croutons
$14Sonoma Salad Crisp Romaine, Baby Greens, Craisins, Gorgonzola, Apples, Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette
$14Mediterranean Salad Mixed Greens, Olives, Artichoke, Roasted Peppers, Basil, Chives with Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
$21Asian Salmon Salad Grilled Salmon with Romaine and Mixed Greens, Carrots, Pepper, Tomato, Crispy Onion with Lemon Soy Vinagrette
$13Caprese Stack Layers of Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Slivered Basil with Balsamic Drizzle
$19Thai Chicken Salad Chicken Breast in a Thai Peanut Dressing, Crisp Romaine Hearts, Cucumber, Tomato, Garnished with Rice Noodles and Crispy Onions

Sandwiches
All served with French Fries; Sauteed Mushroom (add $1); Sauteed Onions (add $1); Bacon (add $1)
$15Prime Ground Steak Burger with Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle Served with French Fries or Sliced Tomatoes
$16Grilled Mahi Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle

Entrees
Sides: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Black Beans, Rice Pilaf, Black Beans & Rice, Plantains ,Classic French Fries, Seasonal Vegetables, All sides $6
$18Sweet and Sour Chicken Asian Style Sweet & Sour Chicken served over Rice
$24Chicken Marsala Pavilion styled Classic with Marsala Wine & Wild Mushroom Sauce
$24Chicken Parmigiana Tender Chicken Breast, with Mozzarella Cheese served with Broccoli Florets
$28Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Seared Salmon served with Rice and Vegetables with Ginger Buerre Blanc
$29Plank Atlantic Salmon Citrus Finish with Wild Rice Quinoa and Roasted Brussel sprouts
$25Grilled Mahi Mahi Pineapple and Fresh Chili Salsa with Wild Rice Quinoa and Fresh Tomato
$28Crab Cakes Two Lump Blue Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa
$19Eggplant Parmigiana Lightly Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella Cheese with Pasta and Pomodoro Sauce
$28Teriyaki Sirloin Strip Steak Teriyaki Marinated and seared Sirloin with Roasted Potatoes & Greenbeans
$26Braised Lamb Shanks Slow Braised with Burgundy Demi-Glaze, Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
$32Blackened Rib Eye Steak Served with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
$19Rigatoni and Meat Sauce Classic Style Rigatoni topped with a Rustic Meat Sauce Served with Broccoli Florets

Coffees & Beverages
$3Perrier
$6Pellegrino Large.
$4Espresso
$5Cappuccino
$9Irish Coffee Irish Whiskey, Coffee, Whipped Cream and Crème de Menthe
$9Italian Coffee Amaretto and Coffee
$9Mexican Coffee Kahlua and Coffee
$11Pavilion Coffee Kahlua, Baileys and Frangelico
$9Baileys Irish Cream Coffee Baileys, Coffee and Cream
$6Domestic Beer Selection Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, Michelob Ultra
$7Imported Beer Selection Heineken, Stella, Corona, Amstel Light, Yeungling, Sam Adams, Blue Moon
Desserts
$5Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
$7Triple Chocolate Layer Cake
$7NY Style Cheesecake
About us
Pavilion Grille is the ideal location for Dinner and Dancing or hosting your Special Event. Please email paviliongrille@gmail.com to sign up for our Newsletter and learn more about our weekly events.
Call (561) 912-0000 for reservations.
Hours
TuesdayLunch 12-3 PM; Happy Hour 4-7 PM; and Dinner from 6 PMWednesdayLunch 12-3 PM; Happy Hour 4-7 PM; and Dinner from 6 PMThursdayLunch 12-3 PM; Happy Hour 4-7 PM; and Dinner from 6 PMFridayLunch 12-3 PM; Happy Hour 4-7 PM; and Dinner from 6 PMSaturdayDinner from 6 PMSundayCheck calendar

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 7/5/15).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

SESAME CHICKEN
$8.50

Yummy House
2202 West Waters Avenue
Tampa
(813) 915-2828
yummyhousetampa.com
Latest Review: 1/30/14

Reprinted down below is Jeff Eats’ 1/30/14 Yummy House “review”…

You live, you work, you’re anywhere near this Chinese joint- you gotta give It a shot!

Simple tale, some of the best Chinese food in Florida.
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Yummy House (Tampa)
Posted on January 30th, 2014 · BBQ Chinese Tampa

***** Yummy House, 2202 West Waters Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33604, (813) 915-2828.

Go figure!

Some of the best Cantonese Chinese food that Jeff Eats has ever eaten- is being served up by Yummy House–a “typical” mom & pop-decor Chinese joint in Tampa.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, I’d match Yummy’s–eggrolls, wonton soup, fried dumplings, bbq ribs, kung po shrimp, hong kong roast duck, sesame chicken, orange pork chops, roast pork fried rice -up-against the best joints that I’ve eaten in/taken out-anywhere in Florida-not to mention New York City and San Francisco’s Chinatowns.

I ain’t playing here…amazing delicious food, huge portions at real reasonable prices.

Just as a point of reference, Jeff Eats knows that there are a boat-load of you guys who swear by Silver Pond in Tamarac—Yummy House’s food v. Silver Pond’s food, would be like having matched Joe Louis in his prime against your 87 year old Uncle Joey (by marriage to you Aunt Marlene) who has glaucoma in both eyes…I know, overly dramatic, but definitely not even close.

Look I know that a ton of Jeff Eats’ audience is in Dade-Broward-Palm Beach—but what is, is! I am telling you, this Yummy House joint is really in a league-of its own. Unfortunately for us (you guys and Jeff Eats), it isn’t in our backyard. But like I just said, what is, is! By the way, that “what is, is” is about 235 miles away/figure 4 hours–unless you’re flying (in a plane, that is).

So! If you live or work in Yummy’s neighborhood, you now know about a great Chinese joint.

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

Yummy House is open 7 days a week…11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm.

One final bit of housekeeping…there are 3 Yummy restaurants in Tampa and 1 -in Sarasota. They are owned by the same folks, but each has a slightly different name. For example Yummy House Bistro, Yummy Noodle House…This review is for the Waters-Tampa location. Jeff Eats has not yet tried the others-so no verdict on their respective food etc.

* Jerk Oceano and Swell Pizza.

Down below is a 7/2/15 self-explanatory “story” that appeared on worstpizza.com.

Based on how amazing Pizza Oceano “was” (see Jeff Eats’ 1/7/11-review) I’m thinking, that both-Jerk Oceano and Swell Pizza are must tries!

Jerk Oceano, 201 East Ocean Avenue, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 429-5550,
pizzeriaoceano.com

Swell Pizza, 309 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561) 292-2020, swellpizza.com.

Pizza Lovers In South Florida Got “Jerk”ed 0ff

“What would you think if the number 1 pizza place in Florida decided to stop serving pizza! Would you believe it?

One of the darling pizza joints of the region recently posted on their Facebook page that they will no longer be serving pizza. Yes, you heard us right. An extremely profitable and popular pizzeria has decided after six years to just change the menu and no longer serve pizza. The place as you might have guessed is Pizzeria Oceano in Lantana. Many pizza owners would give away an arm to have the successful business that Dak (the owner) built there, and yet overnight….POOF. He decides to change the menu.

Let’s take a look at what Dak is leaving behind. Pizzeria Oceano was named the best pizza in Florida on several lists. He was featured in a news story about it being so good on CBS12. We named him the best pizza in Florida. Our friend over at Jeffeats.com has said “Absolutely delicious. I’ll bet you a quarter, that your favorite neighborhood pizza—doesn’t come close to this slice.” You can google the rest, but I don’t think you will find anything bad about this place.

Pizzeria Oceano changed its name to Jerk O and will now solely be serving caribe fare. According to his facebook post he will be using real foods, local seafood, vegetables, and meats. Their breads will be made with the same organic flour that Pizzeria Oceano used at least.

As a consolation prize, Dak recently opened up Swell Pizza in Delray Beach which uses the same ideals as Pizzeria Oceano did. We have heard it is take-out and delivery only, but Dak says he has perfected putting his pizzas in a box.”

We have to hand it to Dak, he follows his heart. Like it or not, he has been very successful in places where people told him he couldn’t be successful. We can only wish him luck!”

* Happy July 4th!

Just some random Jeff Eats’ thoughts…

“If you surveyed a hundred typical middle-aged Americans, I bet you’d find that only two of them could tell you their blood types, but every last one of them would know the theme song from ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’.”
– Dave Barry
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The Shopping Mall was packed – as the wife shopped, she was surprised when she looked around to find that her husband was nowhere to be seen.

She was quite upset because they had a lot to do. She became so worried that she called him on her cell phone to ask him where he was.

In a quiet voice he said, “Do you remember the jewelers we went into about five years ago where you fell in love with that diamond necklace that we couldn’t afford, and I told you that I would get it for you one day?”

The wife choked up and started to cry and said, “Yes, I do remember that shop.”

He replied, “Well, I’m in the golf shop next door.”
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***** Manos Bakery Café, 1971 Drew Street, Clearwater, Florida 33765, (727) 614-9748.

Got something absolutely terrific for you guys, Manos Bakery Café in Clearwater…order at/pickup at the counter- bunch of 4-top tables- “mom & pop” joint that does breakfast stuff, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, Greek & European style pastries, breads and cookies.

No fooling here, Jeff Eats wasn’t playing when I called Manos Bakery Café- “terrific”…if Panera Bread Company’s 1,900 stores had food- like Manos Bakery Café does- Panera’s stock would be $500 a share and not the $175 it currently trades at!

First things first, Manos Bakery Cafe’s website is manosbakerycafe.com, the joint is open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, closed on Sunday.

A recent lunch had Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats doing, Greek salad with gyro ($7.84), chicken bacon panini ($6.55) and taking-out a load of mixed cookies and pastries. Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you guys that if – this joint was by my house in Boca Raton – I’d weigh 563 lbs because I’d be there at least 3 no-make that 4 days a week eating in/taking out!

You live, work or are anywhere near Manos Bakery Cafe- you gotta go!

*’Roll The Stones.

Real simple tale to tell…

Roll The Stones is one of America’s premier Rolling Stones’ tribute bands…

Printed down below is Jeff Eats’ 9/9/2011 Roll The Stones’ “review”…trust Jeff Eats when I tell you -Roll The Stones absolutely kills!

Jeff Eats and Mrs.Jeff Eats are gonna catch the show…The Plaza Ballroom & Event Centre is a new “venue” for us, so Amerigo Vespucci Jeff Eats willl give you guys the skinny on the facility-after I see what’s what!

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***** Roll The Stones *****
Posted on September 9th, 2011 · Music/Events/Other West Palm Beach

***** Roll The Stones *****

If you are a fan of THE ROLLING STONES–and who isn’t?…I got something that you absolutely-positively will want to take advantage of…

On September 24, 2011 from 7pm-11pm—Roll The Stones one of America’s top-rated Stones’ tribute bands will perform a FREE CONCERT at City Place, 550 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. I have seen this 9-piece band in action—and I am telling you, that that are absurdly good. Don’t believe me?…Check www.rollthestones.com and catch the photos/audios/videos.

* Joey Dale’s Birthday Bash.

First told you guys about this “one” on June 19, 2015- that story is reprinted down below.

Just wanted to mention that since that story first appeared, 23 of you guys wrote Jeff Eats advising that you had made reservations…I’m flattered that 8 of you actually wanted to sit with me and Mrs. Jeff Eats. For what it’s worth, I’ll be at a 10-top table with 4 other couples, but if you are really into the “stuff” I opine on, not a disgruntled restaurant owner or a terrorist- Please Make It Your Business to stop-by and say hello, etc.

Let me wrap this up, I’m kinda thinking that this Joey Dale Birthday Bash “deal” is gonna be a real fun night…

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Joey Dale’s Birthday Bash (Pavilion Grille- Boca Raton)
Posted on June 19th, 2015 · American Boca Raton Music/Events/Other
* Joey Dale’s Birthday Bash.
Real simple story here…

Joey Dale fronts one of South Florida’s premier Doo Wop Groups–Joey Dale & The Gigolos.

For the past several years, Joey has been throwing himself phony baloney birthday parties- where he invites all kinds of local-music talent to attend. Some come and some don’t come! He also invites some “national” talent and like the local-guys- some show and some don’t show!

You gotta pay a few bucks- to go to the party (Hey! Jeff Eats already told you it was a phony baloney party, didn’t I?) and assuming you like Doo Wop, Oldies music- you will have an absolute blast partying with whoever-shows up!

The one “sure thing” at Joey Dale’s Birthday Bashes is that… Joey Dale & The Gigolos will perform…that alone is worth the price of admission!

This year Joey’s phony baloney birthday party is at the Pavilion Grille, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (561) 912-0000.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going!