* School Photograph.

Thought I would share this email received from reader Jack Cohen.

Jeff Eats is “working” on a tie-in “with” food…in the meantime, enjoy!

One final thought, if “you” just happen to be offended by this email- tough noogies!
From: Jack Cohen
Date: August 24, 2014 at 2:25:33 PM EDT
Subject: School photo
Reply-To: “Jack Cohen.”

I just love school photographs.

It must be wonderful to look back in years to come and recognize all your old classmates
and the memories of all the fun times you had together.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday-8/24/14).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items.

Broiled Pork Chop
$16.95

Matteo’s
233 South Federal Highway
Boca Raton
(561) 392-0773
&
1825 East Hallandale Boulevard
Hallandale
(954) 455-4050
matteosrestaurants.com
Latest Review: 11/27/09

Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you that Matteo’s broiled pork chop “covered” with grilled onions/mushrooms/cherry peppers is absolutely off the chart. The chop is HUGE and every time I’ve had it, it was a challenge to finish the whole thing. I’m telling you, this chop is something very-very special.

Just so we are straight with each other, Matteo’s is one of the best Italian joints in South Florida. Jeff Eats has literally eaten there countless- times and the food and service are always top-shelf.

Matteo’s is an absolute must try!

Justin Willman.

Back on July 28, 2014 Jeff Eats told you guys about upcoming dates for Magician/Comedian-Justin Willman at the IMPROV in West Palm Beach-August 22-23-24…

Anyway,

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple caught Justin’s SRO 8pm show and he killed it.

Now nothing for nothing-Justin has 2-shows set for tonight and 1-show for tomorrow night…and if you are still “open”- should think about seeing him.

Trust me, I am not a Justin shill-just a big old fan! This guy will amaze you and crack you up- all at the same time.

By the way, if you check livingsocial.com its got a $33 “deal” that gets you 2 tickets (normally 20 bucks each) and an appetizer.
*****

Purchase Tickets-palmbeachimprov.com.
Comedy/Magician Justin Willman
Friday, August 22-24
Palm Beach Improv, West Palm Beach, FL
21 & over
Two drink minimum
General Admission
$20.00 Tickets

Checkout Justin’s videos at justinwillman.com.

* First Trimester!

Now I know- that it maybe a bit early for some of you “snowbirds” to be thinking about your upcoming trip-to Florida…but before you blink your eye, that trailer truck will be picking-up your car.

With that in mind, Jeff Eats “cooked up” (pun intended) a list of joints that you “should” checkout when you are down here. There are no rankings, there are no best this or that, just a good “handful” of restaurants that I think you will really enjoy. Name/Type/City-County are listed, you’ll have to look up full reviews/locations on Jeff Eats.

For you newcomers-to Jeff Eats…the site has a ton of joints for you to look-at…the ones listed today are right off the top of my head (this morning)…so cruise around jeffeats.com to get a feel for-where-my-head is and for other ideas/picks.
*****

Chris’ Taverna/Greek/Lake Worth.

Nexxt Café/American/Miami Beach.

Big Pink Restaurant/Breakfast-American/Miami Beach.

Green’s Pharmacy/Breakfast-Lunch/West Palm Beach.

Zinger’s Delicatessen/Delicatessen/Boca Raton.

Nino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant/Italian/Boca Raton.

Hong Kong City BBQ/Chinese/Tamarac.

Yakko-San Restaurant/Japanese/North Miami Beach.

Charm City Burger Company/Fast Food/Deerfield Beach.

Tom Sawyer Restaurant & Pastry Shop/Breakfast-Lunch/Boca Raton.

Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill/American/Fort Lauderdale.

Uncle Lui’s Restaurant/Hungarian/Sunrise.

Ruven’s/Breakfast-Delicatessen/Delray Beach.

Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria/Italian/West Palm Beach-Palm Beach Gardens.

Rock N Roll Ribs/BBQ/Coral Springs.

Matteo’s Restaurant/Italian/Boca Raton-Hallandale.

Luca Bella/Italian/Aventura.

Granger’s Bar & Grill/American/Delray Beach.

Eagle Grill & Oyster Bar/American/Greenacres.

Fish Shack/Seafood/Pompano Beach.

Tarks Clam Stand Of Dania/Seafood/Dania.

Barone’s La Pizzeria/Italian/Margate.

Dune Deck Café/Breakfast-Lunch/Lantana.

Mrs. Smokeys Real Pit Bar-B-Q/BBQ/Lake Park.

***** Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant, 801 North Congress Avenue, Wellington, Florida 33426, (561) 737-2393.

Buca di Beppo is a national Southern Italian restaurant chain…for our purposes, joints in Boynton Beach, Brandon, Coral Springs, Davie, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Maitland, Naples, Orlando, Tallahassee, Wellington. You can check menu/prices/locations/info at bucadibeppo.com.

Last night Jeff Eats ate dinner at the Buca di Beppo in Wellington. Just so you know, Wellington wasn’t my “maiden Buca di Beppo voyage”–first time for Wellington, but over the past 16 years Jeff Eats has eaten in a number of Buca’s joints-here in Florida and elsewhere. Can’t really explain, why Buca di Beppo hadn’t garnered a Jeff Eats’ critique-prior to-today. If I figure it out, I’ll let you guys know.

Right about now some of you guys are throwing a hissy fit–Hey Jeff, it’s a chain, why would you eat there? What’s wrong with you? Did you lose your mind?

First things first.

For you guys who don’t “know” Buca di Beppo…locations are decorated literally with hundreds of pictures. The portions are either family style or individual size. Full bar -area.

Now onto the meal…just so you know, there were eight- in the Jeff Eats’ party-fried calamari, chopped antipasto salad, chicken parmigiana, veal marsala, penne alla vodka, ravioli with meat sauce, lasagna, baked rigatoni, tiramisu, cheesecake.

Now you do what you want with this. The food was delicious, the service was solid-friendly and all 8-of us really-really enjoyed ourselves.

Nothing for nothing, I know that there are a bunch of you-out there-who really “believe” that chain food can’t be any good. Well I got news for you, from this boy’s perch, Buca di Beppo proves your theory DEAD WRONG! No fooling here- I found the food as good if not better than most of the “mom & pop” Florida red sauce joints that have run my American Express card. For sure, there are loads of “mom & pops” that would wipe the floor with Buca di Beppo but trust me, most of them aren’t as good. On the price front, Buca di Beppo is in the same league as the “mom & poppers” -same goes for portion size and service.

A few seconds ago I gave you Buca’s website. When you check the site you’ll find a current “deal” called-“Feed four for $40.”–if you are going to try Buca, be smart and print out that coupon. One other thing, this morning Jeff Eats got an email from local.amazon.com offering a coupon for $10 off your next $20 purchase at Buca di Beppo- you may also want to print out that coupon. The way I see “coupons”- better your pocket than their pocket!

Buca di Beppo is open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 11am-9pm.

***** Delaware Chicken Farm & Seafood Market, 4191 North State Road 7, Hollywood, Florida 33021, (954) 983-6831.

Real simple…Delaware Chicken Farm & Seafood Market is a terrific retail poultry/seafood/meat market that sells top-shelf stuff at very reasonable prices. The joint has been around since 1951-and also-makes delicious prepared foods and sandwiches.

There really isn’t too much more that Jeff Eats can tell you about Delaware Chicken Farm & Seafood Market-other than the Jeff Eats Family has enjoyed its food for the past 22 years at numerous barbecues and parties at our Boca Raton home.

Look! There is no way that “you” stay in business-63 years selling garbage!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one…top stuff all the way around!

Delaware Chicken Farm & Seafood Market is open Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6pm, Friday 8:30am 6:30pm, Saturday 7:30am-6pm, Sunday 9:30am-4pm.

You can check menu/prices at delawarechicken.com.

* Justin Hayward.

You ever -hear of The Moody Blues?

Well- let’s just “say” that Justin Hayward “is” The Moody Blues and leave it at that!

Just this very minute, got an email that tickets go on sale to the public- 8/22 at 10am. If you use the Promo Code: HEAVEN… You Can Buy Tickets Right Now!
*****
Friday, October 24, 2014 • 8:00 p.m.
ticketmaster.com
Tickets are also available at the Parker Playhouse Box Office
707 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Ticketmaster | 800.745.3000
Group Sales | 954.660.6307
The Parker Playhouse is managed by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Volunteer at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts or the Parker Playhouse. Get involved!
This message was sent to devon3746@aol.com from:
The Parker Playhouse | webmaster@browardcenter.org | The Parker Playhouse | 707 NE 8th Street | Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
**
Just wanted you guys to know that in addition to the Parker-gig, Haywood will be playing in Clearwater (10/20), Jacksonville (10/22) and Orlando (10/23)…check justinhaywood.com for complete schedule/ticket info/other stuff.

* The Marvelous Wonderettes.

Jeff Eats is hearing that The Marvelous Wonderettes is an absolute blast.

Tickets just went on sale.

Just so you know, there is very limited seating for this show-so if you want to go, don’t dilly-dally around!
*****

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Date: October 2 – November 23, 2014
Time: Show times vary
Tickets: $45.00 at ticketmaster.com
Venue: Abdo New River Room (Broward Center For The Performing Arts)
On Sale: August 22, 2014

This smash Off-Broadway musical sensation takes you to Springfield High School’s 1958 prom where you meet the Wonderettes: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts with amazing voices to match. This candy-coated romp back in time will knock your (bobby) socks off with ’50s and ’60s hits such as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party” and more than 20 other jukebox classics. You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget this musical trip down memory lane! Don’t miss what the New York Times calls, “One irresistible musical! An utter charm bomb!” The Associated Press raves, “The fun never stops.”

Join us for drinks and tapas as we debut The New River Room Theater with an artful menu that offers guests table service starting one hour prior to the performance and during intermission. Make it a girls’ night out or bring your date, coworkers and friends for an evening of food, fun and theater!

* Why Would Anyone Pay To See This Guy?

Jeff Eats has been an attorney since 1973. Guys like Jordan Belfort break the law, get caught and then rat their buddies out to get reduced prison sentences. Guaranteed, if you were a cop, or a soldier, or a marine, or a sailor, or in the air force, or a fireman, or a rescue worker-you wouldn’t want to be partnered with a guy like Jordan Belfort -because when push comes to shove- he’d never have your back! Remember, a leopard can’t change its spots!

I ask you again- Why would Anyone Pay To See This Guy?

Anyway…

If you want to “see” Jordan Belfort- living social.com is running the “below” deal.

Living social.com
Ticket to The Wolf of Wall Street Seminar
Au-Rene Theater | James L Knight Center • Miami, FL
Wednesday, September 17 or Thursday, September 18
what you get

One Executive, VIP, or Platinum-Level Ticket
Choose from Miami or Fort Lauderdale
Three-Hour Seminar with the Real “Wolf of Wall Street”
Gain Powerful Insight into Business, Productivity, and Teamwork
You’ve seen the movie, now get advice from the real-life “Wolf of Wall Street,” Jordan Belfort. He’ll explain the truth behind his exploits as a hugely successful stockbroker at this not-to-be-missed event. Use this deal for one Executive, VIP, or Platinum-level ticket and choose from Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, September 17 or Miami on Thursday, September 18.

Choose from the following offers:
• $89 ($229 value) for one Executive-level ticket
• $199 ($329 value) for one VIP-level ticket with priority seating

OR

$399 ($499 value) for one Platinum-level ticket, including:
• Best-possible seating
• Reception and cocktail
• Photo with Jordan Belfort
• Autographed book and other free gifts

The Wolf of Wall Street Tour’s Website

fine print

REFUND POLICY: This event is nonrefundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who miss an event. In the event of a cancellation, your voucher will be fully refunded • Each voucher is good for 1 person • The deal is valid only for tickets on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates • Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue • Entire value must be used in a single visit

***** HipPOPs Dessert Truck.

Way back on August 15, 2014 Jeff Eats briefly mentioned HipPOPS Dessert Truck. That “brief” story is reprinted below.

Like Jimmy Olsen, I stayed on the beat and late yesterday “tried” HipPOPS out. Sampled pops included-cappuccino gelato/milk chocolate/crushed pretzels ($5), vanilla bean gelato/dark chocolate/crushed pistachios ($5) and lemon sorbet/white chocolate/chocolate sprinkles ($4.50) and I gotta tell you, these customized “pops” were amazing.

Real simple concept…you pick your gelato/sorbet/yogurt flavor (20 different flavors), then coat the pop with either milk/dark/white chocolate and then top the pop with 1-10 items like crushed pecans, rainbow sprinkles, crushed almonds.

HipPOPs Dessert Truck services Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The company also caters private/corporate events.

Like I said 3 seconds ago, the pops were amazing!

Checkout hippos.com for menu/prices/other info.

*****
HipPOPs Dessert Truck (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach-Counties)
Posted on August 15th, 2014 · Desserts Fast Food · [edit]

* HipPOPs Dessert Truck.

Just a heads-up…Jeff Eats is hearing that HipPOPs hand-makes amazingly delicious gelato, sorbet and yogurt pops.

Jeff Eats is planning on “trying” HipPOPs later this month-and I’ll give you the skinny after i’ve completed my mission.

In the mean-time, you can do your own reconnaissance. HipPOPs Dessert Truck “covers” Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

You can check the truck’s schedule at hippos.com.