* The Rendtions of South Florida.

Got something real-good for you guys who are into 1950s-1960s a capella…The Renditions of South Florida.

Jeff Eats recently caught this 6-man South Florida based group in action and I gotta tell you that they killed! One solid hour- of hits like, “She Cried”- “Up On The Roof- “My Own True Love”- “One Summer Night.”

Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, singing a capella isn’t all that easy…1, 2, 3 songs maybe 4- but after that…the human voice starts to get awfully “tired”- no fooling here, The Renditions of South Florida stayed fresh and strong for the entire show!

Jeff Eats absolutely loved the group.

Checkout the group’s website renditionsofsf.com- they got a whole bunch of South Florida dates coming up.

* Inaugural Hamburger Slider Square Off.

Literally just this minute, Jeff Eats got the below-pr piece from the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach…

Sounds like it could be a fun-few hours!

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lmizrachi@mardigrascasinofl.com

954-924-3160

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WHAT: Inaugural Hamburger Slider “Square Off” hosted by Mardi Gras Casino, sponsored by Krystal

Participants will compete for “Top Burger Beast”, $1,000 cash prize and trophy for consuming the most hamburger sliders!

PLUS

5th Annual Burger Beast National Hamburger Month Food Truck Competition

Someone will be crowned the 2015 NHM Best Food Truck Burger. Other specialty food vendors will be onsite.

WHO: Big105.9’s Doc Reno will be onsite to MC the Hamburger Slider Contest

DATES: Sunday, May 31, 2015

TIME: 12pm-4pm: Food Trucks & Competition

1pm-3pm: Hamburger Slider Square Off

FEE: $10 contest participation fee. To enter, please visit now through May 29th at Mardi Gras Casino Players’ Club.

WHERE: The Veranda at Mardi Gras Casino
831 North Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
877-55-SLOTS

For more information visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com or http://www.mardigrascasinofl.com/events/slider.php
WHO: Mardi Gras Casino offers over 70,000 square feet of casino excitement featuring over 1,000 of the hottest Las Vegas-style slot machines, including Progressive slots, virtual roulette and blackjack, as well as The Dog Pound, Mardi Gras’ smoker-friendly slot area; 30 action-packed poker tables; simulcast and greyhound racing; entertainment; and various dining options. For more information, call 954-924-3200 or visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com. Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mardigrascasino or follow us on twitter at http://www/twitter.com/MardiGrasFl.

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* Elvis Fest 7.

Literally just this minute, Jeff Eats received the “below” press-release…

Seems to me, that going to Elvis Fest 7 could be a whole-lot cheaper/easier than schlepping all the way to Graceland!

On a related subject…

Is it possible that “one” of the many Elvis impersonators-out there…is actually Elvis?

Thank you very much!

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Media Contact: Call or email 239-503-4277 | Cathy.Baker@stofgaming.com

Rock Out at Elvis Fest 7, a Tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, at Seminole Casino Hotel, June 27 and 28

Elvis Tribute Artists’ Contest, Free Entertainment and Cash Giveaways

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (April 20, 2015) – Seminole Casino Immokalee invites Elvis Presley enthusiasts to its Elvis Fest 7 on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. The best Elvis tribute artists from all over the United States will celebrate and compete to become King. Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary Blue Hawaiian drink. Admission to all Elvis Fest 7 events is free for Seminole Player’s Club members. Anyone who’s 21 or older can join; it’s fast, free and easy.

“We are proud to host this yearly festival and to bring award-winning Elvis tribute artists back to loyal fans in Southwest Florida,” said Jim Gibson, director of marketing at Seminole Casino Hotel,. “At Elvis Fest 7, our visitors will see several eras of Elvis through song, wardrobe and looks. We look forward to another wonderful competition and King-size celebration.”

On Saturday, June 27, the Elvis Tribute Artists’ Contest qualifying round will begin at 11 a.m. (doors open at 10:45 a.m.) in the casino’s Seminole Center and run through 12:30 p.m. The tribute artists will take a break from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the contest will continue from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The qualities the judges look for include musical talent, performance and overall stage presence that evoke the late, great Elvis Presley. First place will receive $1,000, second place will receive $500 and third place will receive $300. Attendees can also join the tribute artists in belting out their favorite Elvis tunes during karaoke at the casino’s Zig Zag Lounge from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Sunday, June 28 the Seminole Center will open again, with the the Elvis Tribute Artists’ second round from 1 to 2:30 p.m. will begin. There will be a break from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and the Tribute second round will continue from 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the People’s Choice Award and contest winners will be announced. Karaoke with the Elvis tribute artists will take place again in the Zig Zag Lounge at 6 p.m.

During Elvis Fest 7, there will be fun promotions with great prizes. Saturday features “Cash is King” with $1,000 cash drawings every two hours from 2 pm to 10 pm. The winning continues with “ All Shook Up” where you could win up to $5000. Hourly drawings from noon to 9 pm. Participants must be 21 years old and belong to the Seminole Players Club.

About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee

Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Immokalee is Southwest Florida’s premier gaming destination, with 1,300 slots, including Tarzan, Wheel of Fortune and the Big Wheel. The 75,000-square-foot plus casino offers 34 live tables games, including Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold ‘em Bonus Poker, Blackjack Switch and Spanish 21. Seminole Casino Immokalee participates in the Seminole Players Club Wild Card Rewards Program whereby players earn and redeem comp dollars at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. Dining options include the award-winning 1st Street Deli, Southwest Florida’s only authentic New York-style delicatessen. The EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill serves up its signature authentic Seminole fry bread and made-from-scratch favorites and is open 24 hours. The Zig Zag lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, is “where the party never ends” with nightly live entertainment and no last call. TVs throughout the Zig Zag bar air sporting events and other entertainment. The casino has 1,800 parking spaces. Located at 506 South 1 Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida via I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport is only a 45-minute drive from the casino. Located between Miami and Naples, north of Alligator Alley on Highway 846, it’s five blocks south of Highway 29. Approximately 30 minutes from Naples and Fort Myers, the casino is a 90-minute drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or visit www.seminoleimmokaleecasino.com or www.facebook.com/seminoleimmokalee

* The Fabulons.

Real simple tale,

The Fabulons are one of South Florida’s best 50s-90s cover bands.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will be at Meatball Room on May 15th…

It’s a free 8pm-11pm out-door show, but you do know that the Meatball Room is “hoping” that you eat-drink something…

You can checkout The Fabulons at fabulons.com.

From fabulons.com
Fabulons
Celebrating their 30TH anniversary this year, The Fabulons continue to be Florida’s favorite party band. This Show / Dance / Variety / band performs a wide variety of music, including Motown, 1950’s Doo-Wop, classic rock, disco, R & B, Beach Boys, Beatles, best of the girl groups, “Grease”, standards, and we take requests!
Whether your affair / event is formal or a Beach party, The Fabulons will customize the music to fit your party’s theme. All the music is presented in a showy / danceable format, and there are costume changes available for different themes: Enjoy tributes to The Beach Boys and beach music with limbo & hula-hoops (Tropical beach theme), The 60’s (Tye-dye look), or a ‘greaser’ look for a 50’s “Tribute to Grease” theme. We can take you thru the 70’s-90’s as well. From “Rock Around The Clock” to “Last Dance”, from The Beatles to The B 52’s, from “La Bamba” to “Hot Hot Hot”,The Fabulons do it all.
Whether your party is a dinner/dance, corporate function, wedding, Bar/Bat- Mitzvah, reunion, retirement, birthday, festival, anniversary, concert, or any other excuse you may have for a party, The Fabulons will make your party / event one you will remember.
**See The Fabulonsfeatured in the movie “The Boynton Beach Club”.
The band is self-contained with lights & sound, a sound technician to accommodate all your function‘s needs, and we provide recorded music during breaks. A trio is available for Cocktail Hour as well.
ADD A TOUCH OF CLASS TO YOUR PARTY/EVENT-CALL The Fabulons TODAY

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* Tunes ‘ N Trucks Concert Series (Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater- Sunrise).

This is the 3rd “concert” in the series…

Jeff Eats has seen The Rock Show band- real good!

Sounds like a fun- night out!

Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series
The City’s outdoor concert series is back!. Enjoy top tribute bands and tasty food truck fare at the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard).

Each Tunes ‘N Trucks event starts at 6:00 p.m., with live music beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE! Bring your lawn chair or blanket. For more information call (954) 747-4600.

Friday, May 15:
The Rock Show – a tribute to the music of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s

Scheduled food trucks include:
• BC Restaurant Group – gourmet tacos
• Best Pasta – pasta, panini and salads
• Che Grill – Argentine cuisine
• Cinnamon Horn Rolls – cinnamon rolls and coffee
• Conch Shack – conch fritters and ceviche
• Da Burger Shack – gourmet burgers
• Flour Power – fish & chips and burgers
• Gloria’s Goodies – frozen yogurt
• Inspir-Asian – chicken, shrimp and eggrolls
• La Gringa Loca – pulled pork sandwiches
• Mobile Culinary Kitchens – arepas, gyros and tacos
• Poor Boy’s Kitchen – shrimp, tacos and steak
• Red Zeppelin – lobster rolls and salads
• Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream – shaved ice and ice cream

The Tunes ‘N Trucks concert series is sponsored by Magic 102.7 FM.

* Sinatra Sintennial Show.

Jeff Eats has seen Jeff Grainger “as” Sinatra…the guy is good, real good!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are doing the Saturday Night – May 23rd- 8pm gig…

Just between you, me and the bedpost, the Seminole Hard Rock Paradise Live Theater is a very intimate showroom- every seat in the house works! -with that in mind- seating is extremely limited, so if you wanna- go- don’t dilly dally around on getting tickets ($35-$95).

You can catch tickets/further information at Sinatra.lecuervo.com.

From Sinatra.levervo.com
Celebrating 100 years of the greatest entertainer ever born, Jeff Grainger and the Hoboken 11 bring you a show of all the greatest hits and leave you feeling like you saw the reincarnation of the Chairman of the Board.
The Hoboken 11 is a swinging eleven piece big band that has been performing worldwide for 20 plus years. With a large repertoire of classic standards to salsa and merengue, this band plays it all. Take a trip back in time and relive the days when Ol’ Blue Eyes swooned the hearts of the bobbysoxers. Close your eyes and you will think you’re hearing The Voice himself. A show you will never forget and a tribute to the voice that will live continue his legacy.

Sinatra Sintennial Show
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL
Fri, May 22 & May 23, 2015 08:00 PM
Please Note: This show is being held at the Paradise Live Theater, located 2 doors east of the Hard Rock Live concert venue. Jeff Grainger and the Hoboken 11 big band celebrate 100 years of Sinatra with their full production show.

***** Peterbrooke Chocolatier, 227 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, (305) 446-3131.

I’m thinking that Mother’s Day 2015- is something like 5-days away and some of you guys maybe thinking of playing the chocolate “card”… If this be the case, Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Coral Gables is definitely a joint to consider. Over the years Jeff Eats has “used” Peterbrooke… No ifs ands or buts, its stuff is terrific!- and you don’t go for your lungs paying the bill!

Just so you know, Peterbrooke has a good handful of stores in Florida- so if Coral Gables doesn’t work for you…check locations/products/info at peterbrooke.com.

Peterbrooke Chocolatiers is open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm, closed Sunday.

* Why Do We Care?

Jeff Eats has asked this question before…Why should anyone in America give a rat’s ass about what Great Britain’s Royal Family does or doesn’t do?

THIS STORY is all over our media…

Didn’t we fight a war in the 1700’s to get away from these cats?- and this Queen, King, Prince, Princess, Duke Duchess nonsense?

***** Ye Olde Falcon Pub, 2867 South University Drive, Davie, Florida 33328, (954) 424-0300.

Got a good British Pub for you guys…Ye Olde Falcon Pub in Davie.

First things first, the joint looks exactly as you expect it to…dark wood, big bar, more dark wood, tvs, handful of arcade games, darts, booth and table seating…this one also has outdoor patio seating.

Ye Olde’s menu- a combination of British and American stuff…plenty of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings, entrees, desserts- trust me, everyone in your party will find what to eat! The joint also has beers up the whazoo- 48 on tap and 14 bottles…so if you like beer, you’re set!

Since this is after-all a British Pub…

A recent dinner had Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple “trying”- fish & chips, bangers & mash, shepard’s pie, chicken pot pie and I gotta tell you everything was A-OK! If I had to do a pecking order, which I don’t have to, but I will- Jeff Eats loved the fish & chips ($12.99) and chicken pot pie ($9.95), the bangers & mash ($11.79) and shepard’s pie ($10.99) were decent enough, but personally-I wouldn’t be jumping at a second chance to order them again!

On the American side of the ledger, the philly steak & cheese sub ($10.99) and popcorn chicken ($9.79) that we threw into the meal-mix were right on the money! Just between you and Jeff Eats, the sub (Ye Olde calls it a hoagie-whatever!) absolutely killed- and if you “go” is a must-order.

Jeff Eats really enjoyed-Ye Olde Falcon Pub. Good food, terrific beer selection, very pleasant service, reasonable prices, plenty of dark wood!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at yeoldefalconpub.com.

Ye Olde Falcon Pub is open Sunday noon-4am, Monday-Saturday 11am-4am.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/3/15)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

Maryland Style Crab Cakes (2)
$16.95

Backstreet’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill
12771 West Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington
(561) 795-0100
backstreetbarandgrill.com
Latest Review: 5/20/08

If you like Maryland Style Crab Cakes- you will absolutely love the ones that Backstreet’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill turns out. Just between you and Jeff Eats, I also love the joint’s charbroiled burger ($8.50) but Mrs, Jeff Eats recently told me that I eat too much red-meat…so the Crab Cakes got featured!

The joint has been around for something like 25 years- so Jeff Eats is thinking that it must be doing something right!

Printed down below is the “original” 12/20/08 tale…
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Posted on December 20th, 2008 · American Wellington
***** Backstreet’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 12771 West Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414 (561) 795-0100.

Got a real-good neighborhood “American Style” joint for you…Backstreet’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill located in Wellington. By the way, back on April 16, 2008 I did a writeup on Backstreet Grille in Boca Raton…different joints with different owners…just so you know.

Backstreet’s has been around for something like 18 years. Its got a full bar, booth and table seating…nothing fancy, but it’s a very nice looking joint… your tee shirts and shorts will look great there.

Now let’s talk food…Backstreet’s menu is loaded with appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and meat/seafood/chicken entrees. I tried the… sliders, shrimp scampi, crab cakes, dill chicken salad on rye toast, chicken sinatra, philly cheese steak and blackened mahi in a grilled tortilla. Someone in Backstreet’s kitchen obviously knows how to cook, because the food is absolutely delicious.

Backstreet’s is NOT a sports bar. It’s prices are very reasonable. Its wait-staff is right on the money. The joint is open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2am and Sunday 5pm-2am