***** The Griddle Restaurant, 475 Northeast Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, (5610 395-4929.

Got a good “mom & pop” diner for you guys…The Griddle Restaurant in Boca Raton.

Absolutely- positively nothing fancy-going on there…counter/table/booth seating.

Real simple menu- breakfast stuff, burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, desserts.

Like most of its South Florida diner-buddies, The Griddle doesn’t do dinner…the joint is open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-2pm.

By the way, in one form or another (it was formerly in another location)- The Griddle and its flat-top grill have been around since 1945…so I’m thinking, that just maybe- it’s doing something right! That said, I will tell you, that its “western décor” looks kinda strange to this Brooklyn Boy’s eyes- can’t ever remember seeing a bull or cow or a sheep walking down Flatbush Avenue…now I do remember horses on Ocean Parkway-anyway, I’m more into stainless steel/chrome!

Gourmet food (what exactly makes something gourmet?) nope!- just good solid diner food. This is the kinda joint where you go for big hearty breakfasts, loads of coffee, French fries soaked in ketchup and flat-top grilled cheeseburgers.

Just so you know, over the past 10 years-or so, Jeff Eats must have eaten breakfast/lunch in The Griddle Restaurant something like 20 times…the latest outing was yesterday- western omelet, pancakes, Belgian waffle-and as usual- everything was right on the money!

If you’re a “diner-fan”- you’ll like this joint…

You can check menu/prices/other info at meetmeatthegriddle.com

* Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival.

Jeff Eats has seen all of the scheduled-tribute bands/artists in action- and they are all dynamite!

Jeff Eats has already “done” some of the listed-food trucks and- I and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna do our best to try- the others when we are up there on Saturday night.

This is going to be a terrific 3-DAY FREE ADMISSION EVENT…all you need is yourself, maybe a blanket, maybe a chair!

For more info- wellingtonfl.gov.

* Deli Man.

Jeff Eats has seen- Deli Man and it’s terrific.

The film opens tomorrow, Friday-February 27th in select South Florida theaters (see list down below)…Right about now, some of you guys may be saying- Hey Jeff Eats, if the film is first opening tomorrow how’d you already see it? To you guys, I say, I know somebody!

Let me wrap this up for you, if you love, like, hate “Jewish” delicatessens- you will love this fast paced documentary that explains why every 9-days or so, Jeff Eats craves -a pastrami with a shmear of chopped liver on rye!

Go see this movie, it’s fun!

delimanmovie.com

THE FILM “DELI MAN” SERVES UP A HEAPING ORDER OF DELI SPECIALS WITH A SIDE OF JEWISH CULTURE AND HUMOR FOR ALL!

FILM “DELI MAN “ Opens February 27th at these area theaters:

Miami-Dade: AMC Aventura 24-Aventura, AMC Sunset Place24-South Miami, Cosford
Cinema-Coral Gables

Broward: The Classic Gateway Theatre-Ft. Lauderdale, The Last Picture
Show-Tamarac

Palm Beach: Regal Shadowood 16-Boca Raton, Living Room Theaters-Boca Raton,
Movies at Delray, Movies at Lake W

“Jewish culture reflects the heart of a vital ethnic history. As that culture
continues to shift and adapt alongside mainstream America, delicatessen food –
as its name suggests – remains a beloved communal delicacy.”

Director Erik Greenberg Anjou’s “Deli Man” is a lively new film about
delicatessens that will especially appeal to S. Florida audiences. In fact,
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen (S. Fla. has its own in Boca Raton) is one of several
delis featured in the film! This “reality show” styled documentary is a
fast-paced, fun-filled look at the men behind the food, behind the tradition of
the deli!

Third-generation deli man Ziggy Gruber moved from NYC to Houston, Texas, where
he built arguably the finest delicatessen restaurant in the United States.
Ziggy’s story – augmented by the stories of iconic delis including Katz’s, 2nd
Avenue Deli, Nate ‘n Al, Carnegie, and the Stage – embodies a tradition
indelibly linked to this savory, nostalgic food now enjoyed by mainstream
America.

“Deli Man” also features appearances by famous deli-lovers Larry King, Fyvush
Finkel, comedian Jerry Stiller and others. This film offers a revealing
behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to serve plate after plate of
jaw-dropping pastrami sandwiches, big crunchy garlic pickles, and steaming hot
matzo ball soup to hungry, discerning diners … who speak their mind about the
food! Filled with raucous humor, “Deli Man” provides insight into the hectic,
crazy lives of the men who run these restaurants, and made them famous.

Scene after mouthwatering scene is filled with succulent brisket, golden baked
chicken, overstuffed sandwiches with grainy mustard, and other delicacies that
will prompt foodies and film audiences alike to rush out to their favorite deli
… with new found appreciation for the “Deli Man”!

Vonda Shepard.

Who?

I said the same thing, Who?

If you are interested in tickets or just curious check-coralspringscenterforthearts.com.

By the way, Jeff Eats was curious- curiosity didn’t kill the cat (or something like that!)-No interest here!

Now the question, Why?

* Pita Pit- Can’t Blame A Gal For Trying!

Jeff Eats recently received the below e-mail…A reply to the e-mail is also below.
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From: Michelle Levy
Subject: Pita Pit Review

Message Body:
Hello Jeff! I have been reading some of your reviews. I am manager at the Pita
Pit in Coral Springs and was hoping I could offer you a free meal in return for
a free meal. I am looking for more ways to get our name out there and this
seemed like a great way to help in doing that. Please email me back and let me
know if this is something you would be interested in doing and if so I can get
you set up with whatever other information you will need.
Thanks!
Michelle Levy
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Michelle Levy,

Jeff Eats doesn’t barter reviews for free meals.

Thanks for reading…

* DO RADICAL ISLAMIC TERRORISTS REALLY BELIEVE THAT…

They can “beat” guys like those pictured in Joe Rosenthal’s iconic picture?

You know and Jeff Eats knows they can’t, time to take care of business!

Go to the malls, go to the restaurants, go to America!

***** Charm City Burger Company, 1136 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-0300.

Last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate at fast-food burger joint, Charm City in Deerfield Beach.

Nothing for nothing, we have been eating at this- order at/pickup at the counter joint since April 17, 2008-so last night’s terrific- bacon cheeseburger, turkey burger, French fries, onion rings came as no “surprise”…

Seeing all of those New York, New Jersey. Ontario license plates on the road,

Just thought I’d mention Charm City to you guys- who have yet to eat there…this joint is an absolute winner! Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Charm City runs circles and I do mean circles around fast food burger players like Five Guys and BurgerFi -now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with either of them (Jeff Eats is a real steady customer of both chains), but they are cookie cutter mold type operations, like-you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all!…Charm City is a one-shot-deal, there is only one…so on and so forth.

Great food. Super reasonable prices. Cool vibe!

Printed down below is Jeff Eats’ “review” from October 20, 2009.
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October 20, 2009
***** Charm City Burger Company, 1136 East Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, (954) 531-0300.

Back on April 17, 2008 I did a review on a “burger” joint named Charm City Burger Company. If you check that review, I absolutely loved the food. At that time, the joint had only been open for something like 3-months…and I questioned its “longevity” based on its piss-poor location. To make a long story short…the joint is still around– has new owners– has a cult-like following—and the food is absolutely DELICIOUS.

At this stage of this re-review check www.charmcityburgers.com for menu/prices.

All I can tell you, is that I was in the joint last week…delicious bacon cheeseburger, terrific french fries, great sweet potato fries, incredible chicken wings. sensational grilled chicken and soft shell crab rolls.

Order/pickup at the counter. Absolutely nothing fancy here. Just…outstanding food.

Charm City is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

* Corey Kahaney.

Look! You know and I know that- Jeff Eats knows his stuff…if he (I) didn’t, you guys wouldn’t be “pondering” over every syllable I (he) utter(s)…

With that in mind,

I AM TELLING YOU TO GO SEE CORY KAHANEY…one of America’s funniest clean comedians!

Take My Advice – I’m Not Using It! with Cory Kahaney
FAU – Wimberly Library, Boca Raton, FL
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 07:00 PM
Tickets, $13 GA- fauevents.com
Appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Later with Carson Daly. Shes also made appearances on The View, HBO and Showtime. NBCs Last Comic Standing, where host Jay Mohr called her performance flawless. Other television credits include her stand-up special, Comedy Central Presents, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Politically

*****DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 2/22/15)

One of Jeff Eats’s favorite menu items…

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH (toasted rye)
$8.95

NY’s Big Apple Deli
14432 North Biscayne Boulevard
North Miami Beach
(305) 940-0128
nysbigappledeli.com
Latest Review: 8/23/11

Real simple…

NY’s Big Apple Deli makes an absolutely delicious chicken salad on toasted rye. Just between you and me, this joint is one of the best New York Kosher Style Delis in South Florida. You know what a must try is?- Sure You Do!

* Ronnie Milsap.

Jeff Eats has never-seen the guy.

Just bought 2-tickets.

Time to “see” if- Country Western Music is all that it’s cracked-up to be!

Ronnie Milsap –
Parker Playhouse
Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 7:30 PM

With 40 number-one hits, six Grammys and more
than 35 million albums sold, Ronnie Milsap remains
one of the most beloved crossover artists of all time.

A Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and the recipient of eight
Country Music Awards, Milsap dominated both pop and country radio
for three decades with his trademark baritone voice, country-soul
vibe and unforgettable songs including: “Day Dreams About Night
Things,” “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me,” “I Wouldn’t Have
Missed It for The World,” “Smoky Mountain Rain”
and “Any Day Now.”

BUY NOW: ticketmaster.com.