*****. Di Fara Pizza, 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, New York 11230, (718) 258-1367, Difara.com.

A recent e-mail…

Jeff,

Who makes the best NY pizza?

Thanks,

Leon Horowitz (Margate)

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Leon Horowitz:

Now, you guys know that everything in life is basically a subjective call…

Keeping the above in mind, let Jeff Eats settle “this” once and for all-

Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn- makes the best New York Pizza!

No bs-ing here, the best!

Jeff Eats “had” his first Di Fara slice in September, 1966.

Now you know.

Thanks for reading…

* The Wizard of Oz!

Just another way- of looking at things!

Sort of like food reviews!

***** Love Boat Ice Cream, 16229 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33908, (239) 466-7707.

Got something terrific for you guys…Love Boat Ice Cream in Fort Myers.

Real simple story here, the joint opened in 1957, makes its own ice cream and “carries” over 50 flavors on any given day.

A recent outing had Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “trying” jamocha almond fudge, chocolate chip, French vanilla, strawberry, pistachio, coffee and I gotta tell you- every flavor was dynamite! No fooling here, even if I wanted to, I couldn’t pick one flavor over another-all were that good!

For those of you who maybe be wondering, the joint also has sugar free ice cream, sorbet and yogurt…so everybody will find what to eat (lick)!

Just so you know, a handful of tables inside and a couple of benches outside- so don’t be planning your high school class reunion there, unless you were schooled at something like Appalachia High School!

No ifs ands or buts, Love Boat Ice Cream is an absolute homerun.

One final thought, if you are an indecisive type of person, Love Boat Ice Cream could prove to be a real troublesome-outing for you- so come prepared!

You can check menu/prices/info at loveboaticecream.net.

Love Boat Ice Cream is open 7 days a week from noon-10pm and no Gavin MacLeod doesn’t own or work there!

* Madonna Rebel Heart Tour.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats just picked-up 2 tickets.

Really looking forward to seeing the original Lady Gaga!

Madonna Rebel Heart Tour
AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, Florida
Sun, Jan 24, 2016 08:00 PM
Details: Madonna
Please Note: This event has been rescheduled.
Original date/time: Sunday August 30, 2015 8:00 PM New date/time: Sunday January 24, 2016 8:00
Tickets: ticketmaster.com

* Silverspot Cinema.

Just wanted to mention to you guys that this coming Friday-May 15th a new movie-complex is opening at the Promenade of Coconut Creek located at the intersection of Lyons Road and Wiles Road in Coconut Creek.

For those of you who may not be familiar with the Promenade of Coconut Creek-for our purposes, let’s call it the- Poster Child For Florida’s Disastrous Mega Shopping Centers!

Now- it’s just Jeff Eats’ opinion- but this center has to be ranked as one of Florida’s biggest white elephants! An absolute Ghost Town! No fooling here, other than for a small handful of restaurants- there are literally no stores that warrant a person making a trip to this outdoor mega center! Don’t believe Jeff Eats?- down below is the center’s tenant roster…see what you think.

If I was a betting man, my money would say that the “movies” will have little to no effect- turning the Promenade of Coconut Creek into a viable retail center.

Anyway,

Crap center or no crap center, you guys now know about a brand new movie complex that sounds like it’s gonna be a top-shelf operation!

From silverspot.net

Coming early 2015, the Promenade at Coconut Creek will be home to the Silverspot Cinema. Silverspot will operate an 11-screen luxury theater featuring a combination of first-run blockbuster, 3-D, and concerts, as well as foreign and independent films, presented with state of the art projection and sound technology. Each theater has hand-stitched leather stadium style seating, as well as a high-end restaurant, bar and lounge where theatergoers can enjoy “dinner and a movie” in one place.

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Stores

DINING

160° / MUFFULETTA
ALLEGRIA FRO-YO & CUPCAKES
BOTTEGA WINE BAR
COLD STONE CREAMERY / ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE
LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL
MAMA ASIAN NOODLE & BAR
SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
SALAD CREATIONS
LA VIA RISTORANTE
STARBUCKS COFFEE
WORLD OF BEER
ETHOS GREEK BISTRO
RED ROCK OASIS & GRILL
SILVERSPOT CINEMA – OPENING SOON!
LE MACARON
APPAREL

APRICOT LANE
CHICO’S
FRANCESCA’S
JOS. A. BANK
JUSTICE FOR GIRLS
LANE BRYANT
NEW YORK & COMPANY
TALBOTS
WHITE HOUSE | BLACK MARKET
SOMA INTIMATES
GYMBOREE
J. JILL
VIVIAN AULD
SPECIALTY

SOUTH BEACH TANNING
LEARNING EXPRESS
LENSCRAFTERS OPTIQUE
PYURE AVEDA
SUNTRUST BANK
SUR LA TABLE
TOKYO DAY SPA
VENETIAN NAIL SPA
GUITAR CENTER
LOVIN’ OLIVE
LONGER LIFE NUTRITION
EUROPEAN WAX CENTER
YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY
SILVERSPOT CINEMA – OPENING SOON!
BARKER ANIMATION ART GALLERY
LE MACARON
IT’SUGAR CANDY STORE
ORANGE THEORY FITNESS – COMING SOON!
ACCESSORIES

BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES
DSW SHOES
J. DOUGLAS JEWELERS
PIZAZZ – JEWELRY & GIFTS
SUNGLASS HUT
CHARMING CHARLIE

***** Godfather Authentic Subs, 241 Northeast 21st Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (754) 212-4622.

Got a real good sub joint for you guys- Godfather Authentic Subs in Deerfield Beach.

Real simple concept going on here…maybe 10 seats inside, handful of tables outside, hot/cold subs-couple of salads-breakfast items, order/pickup at the counter.

The real beautiful thing about this joint, besides making delicious subs- is that Godfather is located right across the street from the BEACH…great people watching and if it’s your game, plenty of park benches to eat those subs on (or is at?)!

Now, just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I think that the name Godfather Authentic Subs is kinda “tired”…nothing original going on there and naming sandwiches- Michael, Sonny, Joey Zasa, Barzini so on and so forth, in my book is lame, but hey!-I don’t own the joint! No fooling here, but I seriously doubt that 90% of Americans under 25 even know who Marlon Brando was or who James Cann is!

Let’s talk food.

A recent Saturday-afternoon outing had Jeff Eats “trying”- a Don Corleone, a Sonny, a Joey Zasa and a Connie and I gotta tell you, all of the subs were right on the money! Just so you know, the Don Corleone alone, was worth-driving around for 22 minutes looking for a freaking parking spot! Hey! Season is now over- so parking shouldn’t be an issue at least until next Fall! Anyway, Godfather for my taste-is using a nice crisp seeded sub roll, top shelf-fillings and gives you a nice size sandwich for the money. For those of you wondering… What the hell a Don Corleone, a Sonny, a Joey Zasa and a Connie are?- Godfather’s menu is printed down-below.

Let me wrap this up by saying, that if Sonny “had had”” a SunPass, he would probably still be with us today…and Jeff Eats will definitely be back to try a Rocco, a Fredo and a Luca Brasi.

You can check menu/prices/info at godfatherssubs.com.

Godfather Authentic Subs is open 7 days a week 8am-Late.

* Justin Willman.

Go see comedian-magician Justin Willman…

Guaranteed- you will leave the IMPOV with a smile on your face, without a clue as to how he pulled the tricks off!*

For tickets/info improv.ftl.com.

* Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I got the boy’s “flying table” figured out- think magnets and steel and you’ll be on the right page! As for the other 92,692 tricks Willman does-not a freaking clue!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/10/15).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

EVERYTHING

Candy Kitchen
13711 Gulf Boulevard,
Maderia Beach
(727) 392-6803.
Latest Review: 3/23/14

Real simple, Jeff Eats loves this joint.

No b-sing, can’t think of one single item that Candy Kitchen “serves-up” that’s not good!

Let’s get real, the joint has been making its own ice cream, fudge and Italian ice- since 1950! Could it be, that just maybe- Candy Kitchen knows what it’s doing?

Printed down below is the original 3/23/14 tale…
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March 23, 2014
***** Candy Kitchen, 13711 Gulf Boulevard, Maderia Beach, Florida 33708, (727) 392-6803.

Before we-talk on this one… you should know- that geography isn’t exactly Jeff Eats’ “strong suit.” For the record, I know that Maderia Beach “isn’t” in South Florida…that said-Candy Kitchen in Maderia Beach is an ice cream/candy store that you-gotta know about.

Real simple concept…a small freestanding joint that makes its own ice cream, fudge, Italian ices–and literally stocks every nostaligic-candy that you can “remember”…order/pickup at counter, a couple of outdoor benches for seating.

I’m gonna make this short and sweet (pun intended)..the ice cream, fudge, ices blew me away. The candy selection was off the chart–when was the last time that you saw all-kinds of Pez (you do remember Pez Candy don’t you?) dispensers/refills?

Here’s a suggestion…go check Yelp and TripAdvisor-reviews for Candy Ktchen…I’m thinking that their reader-comments are pretty legit for this joint…you’ll also find a bunch of photos—with one or two exceptions–people raved about Candy Kitchen.

If you live in Maderia Beach or close-by…you probably already know about Candy Kitchen…for the “rest” of you guys–Candy Kitchen is a MUST TRY–if/when you are in the Maderia Beach area.

Candy Kitchen is open 7 days a week

* Happy Mother’s Day!

“A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.”- Emily Dickinson

* Burger Beast Burger Brawl.

This one is gonna be a winner!

Jeff Eats’ buddies over Burger Beast comped me-2 tickets- and I never look a gift horse in the mouth!

See you guys there!

From burgerbeast.com

If you didn’t attend last year’s Burger Beast Burger Brawl brought to you by Miami Lakes Auto & presented by Schweid & Sons you did indeed miss South Florida’s BEST Burger competition to feature great locally owned businesses.

This year we’re moving the event indoors to Stage 305 at Magic City Casino, the same space where we hosted Croquetapalooza. Don’t worry, all the cooking is done outdoors and the Burgers are brought inside.

Juke will be rocking Stage 305 with some of their Blues and Volksmusik will be doing their thing in the DJ booth.

All attendees will be able to cast one vote for their favorite Burger and the restaurant with the most votes will be crowned the winner.

The Ticket Price includes samples to all of the Burgers , Desserts, Snacks & Drinks listed below.

Thank you to our sponsors Miami Lakes Auto Mall, Schweid & Sons, Magic City Casino, Miami Smokers, Downstairs and the Craft Spirits Festival.

The website: http://BurgerBeastBurgerBrawl.com

Desserts, Snacks & Drinks:

Bunnie Cakes
El Mago de las Fritas
Kraken Rum
Liquid N2 Ice Cream
Little Louie’s Italian Kitchen
Night Owl Cookie Co.
PDQ
Relentless Roasters
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Velvet Creme Doughnuts

Menu:

180 Degrees At The DRB‘s 135° Truffle Burger: Sous Vide Black Angus Patty (Schweid & Sons) topped with Torched Swiss Cheese, Truffle Honey-Spicy Lime Aioli on a Butter Grilled Potato Bun.

Barley‘s Born & Raised: Schweid & Sons Special Blend Patty topped with Blonde Ale House Pickle (Wynwood Brewing’s La Rubia Beer) + Miami Smokers’ Smoked Bacon + Smoked Florida Cheddar Sauce (Winter Park Dairy) + Pork Marrownaise (South East Family Farms Pork Pipe Bones) topped with House Made Potato Chips tossed in Smoked Sea Salt on a Sesame Seed Medianoche Bun (Pinocho Bakery).

B.C. Cafe‘s Korean Burger: House-made Kimchi, Grilled Scallions, Sriracha Mayo and a Fried Egg on a Schweid & Sons Burger Patty.

BTW‘s Swine Burger: Miami Smokers’ Bacon, American Cheese, Special Sauce, & Dill Pickles.

Buns & Buns‘ Knife & Fork Burger: Schweid & Sons Angus Patty topped with Confit Onions, Special Truffle Sauce, Cheddar Cheese on a house-made Brioche Bun.

BurgerFi‘s The BurgerFi Blend: Topped with Short Rib, Tomato & Bacon Jam and Aged Vermont Cheddar Cheese.

Charm City Burger Company‘s Damn Tasty: Special Beef Blend with White American, Fried Pickle, Tallow Onions, Angry Charm Sauce & Bacon Jam.

Chefs on the Run‘s All America American: Schweid & Sons Blend Burger Patty topped with American Cheese, Sweet and Smoky BBQ, Grilled Onions, Lime Ranch, House Potato Chips & Topped with Smoked Brisket.

Da Burger Shack‘s Steak-N-Ator: Special Blend of Steak & Angus Beef Patty (Schweid & Sons) with Sautéed Onions, Smoked Bacon, Bacon Sauce, Cheddar Cheese & a Fried Egg.

Ends Meat‘s Mitch HedBurger: Schweid & Sons Burger Patty topped with House Cured Bacon, Horseradish Cheddar, Cippolini Aioli, Sesame Bun, and Love

gastroPod‘s Mo’Betta Burger: Short Rib, Brisket & Sirloin Patty (Schweid & Sons) with Pickles & gPod Sauce.

Jersey Dawg‘s Classic Jersey Style Slider: Schweid & Sons Ground Beef cooked on a bed of Steamed Onions, topped with American Cheese and served on a Potato Roll.

Jr’s Gourmet Burgers’ Lady Guava: Tempura Battered Schweid & Sons Cream Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Patty Drizzled with Guava Ketchup.

Latin House‘s MadLove Champ: Special Sirloin, Brisket Chuck Blend (Schweid & Sons) with Provolone, Swiss, Mozzarella and Bellavitano Gold Cheese, Applewood Smoked Maple Glazed Bacon, Irish Butter Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Hass Avocado, Avocado Lime and Creme Mexican Sauce, Candied Jalapeño with a Fried Egg.

The Local Craft & Drink‘s The General Lee: Miami Smokers’ Bacon Smear, BBQ Spice, Comeback Sauce, Pickled Red Onion Relish, a House Made American Cheese Croquette on a Schweid & Sons Burger Patty.

MEAT Eatery & Taproom‘s Southern Gentlemen: Pimento Cheese, Bacon, Bourbon Braised Onions, Schweid & Sons Patty on a Brioche Bun.

Ms. Cheezious‘ Patty Melt: Prime Chuck and Brisket Patty (Schweid & Sons) with house-made Chorizo Pimento Cheese and House-cured Bacon on griddled Sourdough Bread.

OTC‘s OTC Burger: American Cheese, House-made Pickles, Caramelized Onions and Special Sauce on a Schweid & Sons Special Blend Burger Patty.

Pig Floyd’s The Pig: Schweid & Sons Special Blend Burger Patty topped with Cheddar Cheese, Pig Floyd’s house-smoked Pulled Pork & homemade Sweet BBQ Sauce.

Pincho Factory‘s Quesadilla Burger: Chuck, Brisket and Short Rib Patty (Schweid & Sons) topped with Fresh Pico, Homemade Guac, Queso Fresco, Crema and Cuddled Between 2 Cheesy Quesadillas.

ROK BRGR‘s Drunkin’ “Bacon” Pretzel Burger: Aged Vermont Cheddar, Smoked Pepper Bacon, House-made Beer Mustard, Fried Onion Rings and a Schweid & Sons Patty on an Artisan Pretzel Bun.