***** Jodi’s Cupcakes & More, 129 Northwest 13th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 416-5559.

Here’s another “out of sight, out of mind” joint for you guys…Jodi’s Cupcakes & More in Boca Raton.

Real fast story,

A couple of weeks ago- Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “went” to Niece Jeff Eats’ 16th birthday party at Taverna Opa in Delray Beach…I told you guys all about the party on 3/8/15.

Anyway, the cupcake desserts were “provided” by Jodi’s Cupcakes & More and I gotta tell you, some of the best cupcakes- that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten.

Nothing for nothing, Jeff Eats- knew about Jodi’s cupcakes long before the birthday party- as witnessed by my Jodi’s Cupcakes & More write-up (2/24/13) which is reprinted down below- that said, this Jodi’s Cupcakes & More is located in one of the dumbest out-of-the-way spots in an industrial park in Boca Raton- thus, the “out of sight, out of mind” label.

Between you and me, based on how good Jodi’s cupcakes are-the joint definitely deserves another mention on Jeffeats.com

You now know where you can get absolutely delicious cupcakes, just make sure your GPS is working!
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February 2, 24, 2013
***** Jodi’s Cupcakes & More, 129 Northwest 13th Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 416-5559.

A real short story for you guys…

Jeff Eats recently attended a big charity event…the kind, where on the day of the event- you play Zelig and hope that your tuxedo fits!

Anyway… for dessert, the event’s-sponsors had an enormous buffet of cakes, pastries, ice creams, pies—and 10 different types of cupcakes.

Being the public servant that he is, Jeff Eats “sampled” all 10—chocolate cheesecake, chocolate mint, pecan pie, espresso, banana cake, almond cake, triple chocolate, vanilla, strawberry cake, lemon cake…and I gotta tell you, these mini-cupcakes were sensationally delicious.

After the event, I learned that a small-hole-in-wall bakery, Jodi’s Cupcakes & More was the responsible party that had Jeff Eats dieting the next day.

Look, I’m no expert on cupcakes…with that in mind, what I do know—is that this joint turned-out some of the most novel-delicious flavored cupcakes that Jeff Eats has ever eaten.

You can check flavors at www.jodiscupcakesandmore.com.

Jodi’s is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, closed on Sunday-Monday

* INVINCEABLE.

Have you guys seen this tv-mail order “commercial”- for this all purpose cleaner?

If you have or haven’t…DON’T!

You have been warned…

***** Blondies, 181 US Highway 1 North, Teqesta, Florida 33469, (561) 744-0807.

Here’s another “out of sight-out of mind” joint for you guys…Blondies in Tequesta.

Hadn’t been back to Blondies -since I first told you guys about it on 2/19/13 (writeup is down below)…Had breakfast there this morning and the thick-French toast still kills!

Definitely a great little neighborhood diner…just a drop too far from Jeff Eats’ Boca Raton home-to be “my” go-to-diner-joint!
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February 19, 2013
***** Blondies, 181 US Highway 1 North, Tequesta, Florida 33469, (561) 744-0807.

For our purposes…let’s call Blondies a “neighborhood diner.”

For a pleasant change–no faux 50’s look or falling a-part “formica” deal – but rather…warm tones–semi-upscale counter/booth/table seating setup.

Blondies is open Monday-Saturday 7am-9:30pm, Sunday 7am-3pm. You can check menu/prices at www.blondiesgoodfood.com.

Now for the story…absolutely loved the joint. Recently did lunch…

Blondies does-a-beautiful thing, that being, it serves breakfast all day. So while Mrs. Jeff Eats and her friend Ellen where able to eat salads, I (or is it me?) and Ellen’s husband Steve–were able to stuff our faces on breakfast stuff at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. I gotta tell you, Blondies makes an absolutely perfect thick-French toast and has a breakfast sub (3 scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, American cheese) that alone is worth the price of admission. To round out this story for you, Jeff Eats “forced” himself to sample the tuna and chicken salads that the ladies had—they were also delicious. Throw in a fried macaroni & cheese nibblet appetizer and a bacon cheeseburger with fries—and I gotta tell you, Blondies is an absolute homerun.

Let me wrap this one up…

Blondies was one of the best neighborhood–mom & pop diners I’ve ventured into–down here in sunny South Florida.

One final thought, for you faux 50s and falling apart formica diners out there…please don’t take umbrage with Jeff Eats’ “décor” comments—I still love you guys and always will!

* Huey Lewis And The News.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going.

* The Addams Family Musical: A Creepy and Kooky Comedy.

Jeff Eats just picked-up 2- 4/18/15-tickets for “The Addams Family Musical: A Creepy and Kooky Comedy” which is set for an April 17-May 3 run at the Sol Theatre in Boca Raton….

For you historians out there…the show ran on Broadway in 2010-2011 and starred Nathan Lane!

Just between you and Jeff Eats, goldstar.com is running a “deal” with those- $25 tickets going for $12.50, but that’s just between you and Jeff Eats!

Not that it really matters (you-know, what I might like you might hate and vice versa)-but I’ll let you guys know what I “think” after I see the-thing!

Experience both laughter and chills as Charles Addams’ weird and wonderful characters creep into Boca Raton’s Sol Theatre for the South Florida professional premiere of The Addams Family Musical. In this fiendishly delightful award-winning musical comedy, Wednesday Addams — now a grown-up princess of darkness — has fallen for a normal boy from a respectable family and has invited him and his parents to the family mansion for a meet-and-greet gone gothic. Sit back and savor the horrific hospitality of Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Grandma, Lurch and everyone’s favorite weirdo, Uncle Fester, as the special occasion brings out the best — and worst — in everyone involved.

* Orange Sunshine.

Jeff Eats is a big fan of Orange Sunshine-one of South Florida’s best- 1960’s Rock N Roll cover bands…

If you like-60’s music- go see Orange Sunshine! Just so you know, Orange Sunshine plays the SIXTIES- and only the SIXTIES!

The band’s next scheduled appearance- Thursday Night, March 19th…Mainstreet At Midtown… located on the north side of PGA Boulevard, just west of Military Trail, between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike.

The way I’m thinking…outdoor venue, free admission, tons of food/shopping joints, dog friendly, great weather (hopefully), terrific band- why not?

* History Of The Eagles.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going!

from aaarena.com
The History of the Eagles
The Eagles
The Eagles return to AmericanAirlines Arena on July 10th
Tickets go on pre-sale March 19th at aaarena.com. (password: eaglesmia)
The Eagles have added a Miami concert on Friday, July 10th at the AmericanAirlines Arena to the band’s summer 2015 “History of the Eagles” tour. The tour, which kicked off July 6, 2013 following the release of the band’s acclaimed, top-selling documentary of the same name, features classic Eagles’ songs spanning their entire career, including some that have never been performed live.
The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five #1 U.S. singles and six GRAMMY® Awards. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. The band’s Hotel California and Their Greatest Hits Volume 2 have sold more than 16 and 11 million albums respectively. The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998

* TOTO.

“Rosanna” “Hold The Line” “Africa”…

The legendary 70’s-80’s band- hits the Magic City Casino on 4/24/15!

You can catch tickets at magiccitycasino.com

* Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

***** Mimi’s Ravioli, 6714 Johnson Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021, (954) 983-3823.

I can’t believe that this Italian market- has been around for something like 40 years and yesterday afternoon was the first time that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats set foot in the joint!

No fooling here, after shopping in Mimi’s Ravioli- Mrs. Jeff Eats wanted to become an Italian ( I’m thinking that-right about now my mother-in-law is turning over in her grave)…

Anyway,

Mimi’s literally has every ITALIAN FOOD known to mankind!- breads, pastries, cakes, pastas, cheeses, wines, soups, groceries, sauces, prepared hot/cold foods, frozen prepared foods, salads. olive oil- the list goes on and on!

Think I’m fooling? Here’s a list (from Mimi’s website) of just its frozen prepared meals…

Pasta Dishes
Lasagna Cheese
Lasagna Meat
Lasagna Spinach
Lasagna Vegetable
Stuffed Shells w/sauce
Ravioli w/sauce
Manicotti w/sauce
Baked Ziti
Ziti with Broccoli
Ziti with chicken broccoli
Fish
Baked Clams
White Clam Sauce
Red Clam Sauce
Clam Chowder Meat Dishes
Meat Balls
Turkey Balls
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Marcela
Chicken Françoise
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Gordon Blue
Chicken Rollotini
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken Scaloppini
Chicken & Mushrooms
Chicken & Peppers
Chicken Scaparellio
Veal Parmesan
Veal Marcela
Veal Françoise
Veal & Peppers
Veal Saltimbocca
Sausage & Peppers
Stuffed Peppers Meat
Tripe Genovese
Beef Bracciola
Pork Bracciola
Beef & Peppers
Vegetable Dishes
Eggplant Rollotini
Eggplant Parmesan
Mozzarella Marinara
Stuffed Peppers

Now nothing for nothing, you and Jeff Eats both know, that if the stuff Mimi’s is selling ain’t good- having all the “stock” in the world isn’t gonna help…trust Jeff Eats, the meat lasagna, eggplant rollotini, chicken scaparellio that we had for dinner last night- were right on the money. Between you and me, we got a big freezer in the house, so we got- veal & peppers, veal parmesan, chicken cacciatore, stuffed shells w/sauce and veal marsala still-to-go!

Like I said 6 seconds ago, Mimi’s has been around for something like 40 years- so you gotta figure that it must be doing something right! One beautiful thing, as good as the food maybe- like many other restaurants and markets- Mimi’s owners can’t spell worth-a damn. Right off the top of Jeff Eats’ head- Veal Marcela and Chicken Gordon Blue need some work!

Mimi’s is an absolute must try…

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

Mimi’s is open Tuesday-Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-2pm, closed Monday.