AmericanBreakfast

Goldies Restaurant (Naples)

Posted on May 18th, 2015 · American Breakfast Naples · No Comments »

***** Goldies Restaurant, 5400 Taylor Road, Naples, Florida 34109, (239) 591-3400.

Got a real good breakfast & lunch joint for you guys…Goldies Restaurant in Naples.

Real simple concept going on here- maybe 12 4-top tables, a counter that seats 2, and a menu loaded with breakfast stuff, appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads. The joint is open Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm (breakfast is served all-day) closed on Sunday. Very reasonable prices and super and I do mean super pleasant and personable wait-service!

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

Jeff Eats loved Goldies (The Ultimate Breakfast and the corned beef/pastrami combo on rye which I “had” were both off the chart!) and just in case you’re a foreigner or from outer space or something- tee shirts/shorts are the dress of the day. By the way, the way “we” know that you are either a foreigner or from ouster space- the opened toed sandals with black socks that the males of your species wear-are the tip-off!

Finally,

There is an old Vietnamese saying “That one picture is worth a thousand words.” With that in mind…

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DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/17/15- Penguin Pretzel Factory- New Port Richey)

Posted on May 17th, 2015 · American Dish Of The Week Fast Food · 1 Comment »

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***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/17/15).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

PRETZEL PIZZA (8″)
$6.00

Penguin Pretzel Factory
8521 Old Country Road 54
New Port Richey
(727) 807-6963
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Latest Review: 4/14/14

Jeff Eats absolutely positively loves the Penguin Pretzel Factory!

Real simple concept, soft pretzels topped- or stuffed with all kinds of fillings.

Something like 3 months ago, the joint introduced an 8-inch pretzel pizza that is off-the chart!. Picture a “round” pizza with a soft pretzel crust (salted, everything, plain or cheese stuffed), topped with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and marinara sauce…and you’ll be on the right page! Like I said, off-the chart! By the way, for $.25 per-you can add all kinds of toppings to the pizza!

Just between you and me, the spinach/feta cheese stuffed pretzel ($5.95) and the pepperoni/mozzarella stuffed pretzel ($5.95) ain’t no slouches either.

This joint is an absolute must try…its stuff kills!

Jeff Eats’ original “story” is printed “way” down below…
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From penguinpretzels.com
Enticing Pretzel Menu

When an ordinary snack or sandwich just won’t do, order from the pretzel menu at Penguin Pretzel Factory in New Port Richey, Florida. Our menu items are baked fresh all day, every day. Some items are even made to order and can be called in ahead of time.
All Fresh Ingredients Stuffed into Almost Half a Pound of Our Delectable Soft Dough

Served with Your Choice of Homemade Dipping Sauce

Our Famous Twists – Our Very Own Dough Recipe Baked to Perfection | Salted, Unsalted, Everything, Cinnamon, Garlic, & Onion

Stuffed
Fresh Ingredients Stuffed into Almost Half a Pound of Our Delectable Soft Dough | Served with Your Choice of Homemade Dipping Sauce
The Emperor – Spinach & Feta | Greek Classic Combination of Chopped Spinach, Scallions, Feta Cheese, & Spices
The Flipper – Savory steak and bacon topped with cheese | It Is What It Is
The King – Chicken, Bacon, Ranch, & Cheese | a True Favorite of Many | Sliced Chicken, Bacon Slices, Our Ranch, & White American Cheese
The Royal – Pepperoni & Mozzarella | Fresh Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with Thinly Sliced Pepperoni & Italian Seasonings
The Endangered – Buffalo Chicken | Crispy Chicken with Buffalo Sauce & White American Cheese on Top
The Brood – Lean Roast Beef, Topped with Creamy Provolone Cheese | Simple, yet Amazing
The Toboggan – Meatball Parmesan: Fresh homemade Meatballs, mozzarella, parmesan and our tasty marinara
The Rookery – Fresh Veggies & Only Veggies | Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant, Tomato, & Red Onion Roasted with Olive Oil & Seasonings
The Chinstrap – A Cuban: Fresh roasted pork and ham with savory cuban spices, creamy swiss, pickles and mustard

Seasonal Special – Turkey Dinner | Comforting Combination of Sliced Turkey, Seasoned Stuffing, & Gravy All Wrapped up in a Pretzel
The Pinguino – Italian Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, and creamy provolone cheese with savory Italian dressing and seasonings
The Galapagos – Pretzel Dogs | All-Beef Hotdogs Rolled into Our Amazing Dough
The Tuxedo – Philadelphia™ Cream Cheese Stuffed | Topped with Either Salt, Everything, or Garlic
Nuggets – Usually Made to Order, Salted, or with Cinnamon-Sugar
Free-Style –
Pick any combination of the above stuffing creations and make your own!

NEW! PRETZEL PIZZA!
Our soft pretzel crust, our tasty sauce, fresh shredded mozzarella and parmesan
Choice of crust: Plain, salted, everything, or cheese stuffed
Choice of topping: Extra cheese, ham, pepperoni, bacon, salami, buffalo chicken
(each topping .25 each)

Something Sweet
• Ghirardelli® Dark
Chocolate Stuffed
• Apple
• Seasonal: Pumpkin Pie • Cherry
• White Chocolate
• Peanut Butter Chocolate
• Blueberry Pie
• Nutella®
• Strawberry Chocolate
Delight
• Oreo

Gourmet Dipping Sauces (Made Fresh Daily)
• Nacho Cheese
• Marinara
• Buffalo
• Cucumber Dill
• Ranch • Honey Mustard
• Blue Cheese

PARTY PLATTERS!
Please contact us for your next special occasion, birthday, graduation, holiday party or office get-togethers!
Large $ 52.00 Approx 40-50 pieces (savory or sweet)
Medium $ 34.00 Approx 18-20 pieces (Savory or sweet)
Pick ANY of your favorite stuffed pretzels and we’ll make them mini sized for your party!
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Posted April 14, 2014
***** Penguin Pretzel Factory, 852 Old Country Road 54, New Port Richey, Florida 34653, (727)807-6963.

Real simple concept…fresh-hot-hand rolled- soft pretzels with all kinds of toppings, fresh-hot-hand rolled-soft pretzels stuffed with all kinds of fillings.

Order at the counter…2 tables inside, 2 tables outside.

Jeff Eats loved the stuffed bacon/cheddar and the stuffed bbq pulled pork pretzels. By the way these stuffed pretzels ain’t your Auntie Anne’s pretzels–the dough alone weighs in around 1/2 lb.

Look! This stuffed/topping-pretzel “thing” is a variation on a theme–Jeff Eats has seen it done with knishes, burgers, calzones, pies, yogurt, turkeys. That said, Penguin’s stuffings worked for me. Not really sure that a retail-store concept based on toppings and fillings is sustainable–but as I said a few seconds ago, Jeff Eats loved the product.

You can check www.penguinpretzelfactory.com for menu/prices/other info.

Penguin Pretzel Factory is open Monday-Friday 11:30m-7pm, Saturday 11:30am-6pm, closed Sunday.

One final thought…

Over the years, Jeff Eats has bought SUPERPRETZEL (www.superpretzel.com)-a frozen baked soft pretzel (6 to a package) at Publix. I have baked, microwaved or toasted SUPERPRETZEL and topped with mustard, marinara sauce, melted cheddar, pastrami, corned beef–and have always enjoyed my handy-work. So, if you don’t live near Penguin Pretzel Factory- you can make amateur versions of its menu-pretzels until you can try the real McCoy-s.

Music/Events/Other

Don’t Be A Pinhead (Hard Rock Live- Hollywood)

Posted on May 16th, 2015 · Hollywood Music/Events/Other · No Comments »

* Don’t Be A Pinhead.

Fan or no fan of FOX-NEWS…

Jeff Eats can’t think of even one single reason to buy a ticket to see Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller!

You on the other hand may see things differently, so…

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Di Fara Pizza (Brooklyn, New York)

Posted on May 15th, 2015 · Fast Food Italian Pizza · 3 Comments »

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

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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…

Music/Events/Other

The Wizard of Oz!

Posted on May 14th, 2015 · Music/Events/Other · 1 Comment »

* The Wizard of Oz!

Just another way- of looking at things!

Sort of like food reviews!

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Love Boat Ice Cream (Fort Myers)

Posted on May 14th, 2015 · American Desserts Fast Food · 2 Comments »

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***** 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!

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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!

Music/Events/Other

Madonna Rebel Heart Tour (AmericanAirlines Arena- Miami)

Posted on May 13th, 2015 · Miami Music/Events/Other · No Comments »

* Madonna Rebel Heart Tour.

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

Really looking forward to seeing the original Lady Gaga!

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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

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Silverspot Cinema (Coconut Creek)

* 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

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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

AmericanBreakfastFast FoodSubs/Salads

Godfather Authentic Subs (Deerfield Beach)

Posted on May 12th, 2015 · American Breakfast Fast Food Subs/Salads · 1 Comment »

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***** 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.

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AmericanMusic/Events/Other

Justin Willman (Fort Lauderdale IMPOV- Fort Lauderdale)

Posted on May 11th, 2015 · American Hollywood Music/Events/Other · 3 Comments »

* 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!

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