* Little Anthony & The Imperials.
One of the greatest doo-wop groups of all-time…January 31, 2015-FAU-Boca Raton.
Jeff Eats just checked…there are a handful of really good seats left!
You can catch tickets at–poprockdoowopp.com or by calling (561) 859-0846.
***** The Original Popcorn House, 10 Northeast 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33483, (561) 865-7300.
Jeff Eats is mad at The Original Popcorn House!
Yesterday, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “sampled” a handful of The Original Popcorn House’s gourmet popcorn flavors- and I gotta tell you, delicious top-shelf stuff.
Why am I mad…The Original Popcorn House which opened on December 31, 2014 couldn’t have picked a worse retail location to open in. Look! I’m no Donald Trump but- I do know or at least I think I know, that the side street location adjacent to Atlantic Avenue that its owners “picked”- sucks…sorry to be so blunt, but I can’t for love nor money see how this small retail shop-makes it!
Call it frustration…but it really aggravates me when I see individual-entrepreneurs- with talent and a great product- “bag” themselves…now, unless The Original Popcorn House’s owners – own the building, or their mother/father own the building. or their brother/sister/brother-in law/sister-in law own the building…there in no way in this world that the “block’s” foot traffic can support this business. Nothing for nothing, Jeff Eats was in the store at 3:30pm during a street fair on Atlantic Avenue which must have had 22,000,000 people in the streets- yet this joint had just me and 2-others inside…My mind says, “Just imagine how good business is gonna be, come June, July and August. ”
There is an old Swiss saying- “location, location, location.”
Hopefully, Jeff Eats is dead wrong on this, but I don’t think so!
Anyway,
You now know about a terrific retail gourmet popcorn store…
You can check menu/prices/info at originalpopcornhouse.com.
The joint is open, Tuesday-Sunday 11am-10pm, closed Monday.
* Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival.
Now, it’s not gonna be exactly like Woodstock-’69…but it’s gonna be something real-good!
Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival at the Wellington Amphitheater… Thursday-Saturday, February 26-28, 2015, 5pm-9:30pm (Thursday), 5pm-10;30pm (Friday-Saturday).
First things first, the CONCERTS ARE FREE. Just bring yourself and if you’d like a lawn chair, blanket.
Second things second, this is a Family oriented event so kids are welcome.
Third things third, there will be loads of food trucks so nobody’s gonna starve.
Fourth things fourth, unlike Woodstock ’69 (which didn’t start out free) this Festival is FREE. Jeff Eats knows that he already told you-that this “thing” is free- just wanted to see if you actually remember the stuff that I tell you! By the way, parking is also FREE.
Fifth things fifth, based on the tribute acts set to perform, Jeff Eats is willing to bet you a small order of French fries that the Amphitheater is going to be packed every night. Trust me when I tell you-that Satisfaction (Rolling Stones), Odyssey Road (Journey), The Long Run (The Eagles), The Blues Brothers Soul Patrol Band (The Blues Brothers), Young Elvis (Tom Jones, just fooling with ya!) are all Top-Shelf tribute artists. Jeff Eats has seen all of the acts- and every-one of them absolutely kills!
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff’s have all 3-dates penned in-our calendar book. All this “thing” needs is some nice weather- and it should be an absolute blast.
To wrap it up,
Printed below is a “story” that Jeff Eats did on the Wellington Amphitheater on 1/13/15…take a look at it. In addition to general info-you’ll find listed- The Amphitheater’s January-February, 2015…The Wellington Amphitheater does a great job on FREE EVENTS…the list will give you some idea as to what- it has cooking in the comimg weeks.
Hopefully, Jeff Eats will “catch” some of you guys at the Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival!
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January 13, 2015
* Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414, (561) 791-4000.
Got a real heads-up for some of you guys, the Wellington Amphitheater which is located on Forest Hill Boulevard just west of 441 (State Road 7).
In a nutshell, on a weekly basis/in the evening- the Amphitheater- holds Free Family Oriented Events, such as Movies, Concerts and Food Truck “Invasions” …all you gotta do, is bring yourself and maybe a lawn chair, or blanket. Like I just said, the events are FREE and there is plenty of Free Parking.
Jeff Eats has seen a handful of some real good concerts there- and I gotta tell you- the combination of nice weather/food truck stuff/terrific music- in my book, really can’t be beat!
Just a quick shout out to the Amphitheater’s “booker”…”Your selection of “acts” is terrific.”
Long story short, if this kinda stuff is of interest you, then you- gotta keep a close eye on wellintongovfl.com where you’ll find schedules/other info.
In the meantime, to help you guys out…I’ve listed Wellington Amphitheater’s January & February, 2015 schedule.
***** Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream.
Yesterday afternoon, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did something real-simple… figuring that we had “no school” on Monday-we took a drive down to Miami and had ice cream cones at Walls Old Fashioned Ice Cream.
Printed down below is a Jeff Eats’ “review” dated- July 8, 2008.
A cone of vanilla and a cone of coffee with chocolate sprinkles on a beautiful sunny day- just that simple!
Terrific ice cream…
Wall’s is open Sunday-Thursday noon-10pm, Friday-Saturday noon-11pm.
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July 8, 2008
***** Wall’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, 8075 SW 67th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33143 (305) 740-9830.
Wall’s is literally Ice Cream Heaven…if you don’t like ice cream, then Wall’s is not for you. This free standing 1950’s “looking” take-out joint with its outdoor red/white umbrella-tables features something like 40 different flavors of premium quality home made ice cream. For sure, its got yogurt and fat free stuff, but ice cream is the king at Wall’s.
Do yourself a favor and check Wall’s website wallsicecreamfl.com and see if you can honestly tell me (after looking at its menu/photos) that you don’t want to go there RIGHT AWAY.
This a great place. Once again, if you don’t like ice cream Wall’s is not for you.
Wall’s is open 7 days a week.
* Ted’s Hot Dogs.
For all “you” Florida- fast food hamburger/hotdog/French fries- entrepreneurs out there…
Here’s your “blueprint” for a grand-slam!!!
Ted’s Hot Dogs…tedshotdogs.com.
You can go to the bank on it, NOBODY and I do mean NOBODY has anything- that even comes close to Ted’s- down here in South Florida!
Ted’s doesn’t franchise!
Some smart guys could easily knock-off the concept!
* Four Seasons Reastaurant.
Jeff Eats recently caught this Four Seasons Restaurant advertisement in the Sun Sentinel.
Nothing for nothing, I’m thinking that this restaurant isn’t “connected” to the Four Seasons Hotels’ chain, nor Manhattan’s legendary The Four Seasons Restaurant, nor Frankie’s singing group…could be wrong, but I don’t think so!
Know absolutely nothing about this new- Four Seasons Restaurant now located in a center along with Home Goods and Marshalls…
Just a drop leery when I see guys using- A NAME LIKE THIS, but that’s just Jeff Eats’ take on things!
We’ll see…
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 1/18/15).
One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…
LARGE TURKEY OFF THE FRAME SANDWICH
$11.50 (Regular runs $9.99)
Pickle Barrel Deli & Delicatessen
133 East Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach
(561) 427-0650
picklebarrelfl.com
Latest Review: 11/6/2008
Real simple story,
This hole in the wall- deli has been in the exact same spot since 1974. If you want delicious-humongous-reasonably priced sandwiches, you now know where to go!
By the way, Jeff Eats mentioned the Large Turkey Off The Frame Sandwich-just to get your attention…everything is good at this joint!
* Footlighters Club All Star Tribute to Neil Sedaka-Entertainer of the Year.
Jeff Eats has been “hearing” about the Footlighters Club for years…
I understand, that past Footlighters’ “EVENTS” have been off the chart- amazing!
Now-I ask you, seriously, how can this luncheon not be a great event with the likes of…Neil Sedaka, Connie Francis, Freddie Roman, Dick Capri, Joni James, Rodi Alexander, Trini Lopez, Jay Black, Ann Anello, Pat Cooper, Ben E. King, Gianni Russo and The Platters all in attendance!
Trust Jeff Eats on this one, based on the “talent” involved- this Tribute to Neil Sedaka- is gonna play-at the same level as many of the awards shows- that you normally only get to watch on TV!!!
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are gonna be at the Neil Sedaka Tribute-on Thursday, February 12, 2015.
A suggestion for you-guys out there…put the tee shirt/shorts/flip flops away for the afternoon- throw on a pair of pants, maybe even a sports jacket-and come have a great afternoon! As for you ladies, I know that you know what to wear, so Jeff Eats-got nothing to say!
Taken from thefootlighters.com
Our History & What We Stand For
WHO ARE THE FOOTLIGHTERS? We are a social club held in high esteem among the business community and entertainment industry. Our club is proud to have honored such members as: Tony Bennett, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis, Jr., Maurice Chevalier, Pat Cooper, Norm Crosby, Redd Fox, Robert Goulet, Shecky Greene, Jackie Mason, Jerry Lewis, Tony Martin, Don Rickles, Sid Caesar, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Vale, Henny Youngman, and the list goes on. During the last 4 years, we have honored: Connie Francis, Sal Richards, Circuit Judge J. Cristol, and Ben E. King.
In 1956, two entertainers, Leon Fields and Hal Fisher created the Footlighters Club. Its purpose was to bring together entertainers, musicians and community business professionals for fun, friendship and fellowship. From the inception of this idea emanated a club of over 500 members worldwide. They represent every phase of show business and the private business sector.
In 1962, members Lou Marsh, Tony Adams and Tommy Dale created the FOOTLIGHTERS FOUNDATION. From 1971 to the present, the Footlighters Foundation has distributed over one million dollars to entertainers and musicians who were ill or in need of financial assistance. As a Footlighter, YOU would be part of a socially responsible organization that supports and assists indigent entertainers and musicians who have made your life happier and more enjoyable.
Through the Footlighters Fund established at Florida International University, we are proud to further our social responsibility by providing scholarships to students in music and theatre. These students are the future generation of musical artists and performers. We welcome the opportunity to share with these students what we have gained through our own experiences as performers.
The Footlighters are proud of the camaraderie we share. All of our members look forward to the events we plan, the shows we put on, the luncheons, picnics and the events for special occasions planned throughout the year.
NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE FOOTLIGHTERS! To become part of this prestigious entertainment and theatrical organization, please print out our application. Mail it to the address indicated, along with a check for $100.00. Fifty dollars ($50.00) is for the initiation and Fifty dollars ($50.00) is for your yearly membership dues. After your first year, the dues will be $50.00 per year. Because our club is a theatrical organization, we will wave the $50.00 initiation fee for all entertainers and musicians who join. The membership entitles you to all the functions at membership discounts. You will also receive the monthly Footlighters Newsletter.
***** Jersey Dawg.
You know when something just hits the spot!
Well, Jeff Eats recently caught-up with food-truck… Jersey Dawg and I gotta tell you that its deep fried hot dog, flat top grilled cheeseburger smothered in grilled onions and French fries were absolutely delicious.
Just that simple, a food truck that I spotted “parked” in a Shell Gas Station at 6201 North Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale -really came through for me!
From what I understand, Jersey Dawg is at the Shell Gas Station…Monday-Friday 11am-3:30pm.
You can check Jersey Dawg’s full Dade/Broward/Palm Beach schedule at jerseydawg.com.
While Jeff Eats is on the subject of deep-fried-hot dogs…the last time (before Jersey Dawg)- I had one of these suckers- was about a year ago at the legendary Rutt’s Hut in Clifton, New Jersey (ruttshut.com)…if you’ve never eaten “one” you now know about two “joints”- namely Jersey Dawg and Rutt’s Hut- that really make them right!
