* Peter, Paul and Mary.

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret…I have been in love with Mary Travers since 1962.

This morning, South Florida’s public tv stations (PBS)- started airing the 2 hour documentary “50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary”- unquestionably, one of America’s greatest singing groups. Three phenomenal lead singers- some of the most gorgeous harmonies- that this boy has ever-ever heard.

Jeff Eats could care less-as to how old you are-this documentary is a must see… It’s the story of 60’s AMERICA- the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War…50 years -fighting for the underdog.

Like I said before, I’ve been in love with Mary since I was 13- unfortunately she passed in 2009 but luckily for me, I got to see Peter, Paul and Mary-live three times and personally met them in 1998.

Printed below is an article that appeared yesterday in Forbes Magazine (Forbes.com) “describing” the documentary,

Please, do yourself a big favor and don’t miss it…when you see the program I think you’ll know why I have loved Mary for over 50 years.

*****
50 Years Of Peter, Paul And Mary Celebrated With New Documentary, Album And Book
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The artistic legacy of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary is being celebrated in a new PBS documentary, “50 Years With Peter, Paul and Mary,” premiering tomorrow night, December 1.

Their collaboration is also the subject of a new coffee-table book, Peter, Paul and Mary: 50 Years in Life and Song, published earlier this month. And a new album of their music, Discovered: Live in Concert, was also released earlier this month.

Made up of Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, who died in 2009, the trio began performing at clubs in New York in 1961 and released its first album in 1962. With hits including “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “If I Had a Hammer” and “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” it was popular and politically active in the 1960’s, but disbanded in 1970. It reunited in 1978 at a benefit opposing nuclear power, and toured after that, often performing in support of political causes.

The new book uses photographs and writings by all three members of the trio to tell its inside story, while music on the new album is, with one exception, all tracks that have not been released before.

The new documentary features rare and previously unseen television footage, including footage from a BBC program from the early 1960’s and footage from Travers’ memorial, which was held at Riverside Church in New York in September 2009; attended by former Sen. George S. McGovern, singers Pete Seeger and Judy Collins, and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, among others; and addressed by then Sen. John Kerry.

Interviewed last week, Yarrow said the documentary was unlike other television programs the trio had done, since it is not a concert, though “there’s a lot of music in it.”

He said the public “had never seen people talk about us, our children talk about us.”

“It’s startling to see how amazingly beautiful and charismatic Mary was in those years, not on YouTube,” he added.

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 11/3014)

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

BANANA SPLIT
$11.25

Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
128 South Federal Highway
Dania Beach
(954) 923-4445
jaxsonsicecream.com
Last Reviewed: 4/24/08

Jaxson’s is an absolutely amazing ice cream parlor/restaurant. The joint has been around since 1956 and makes some of the most delicious home-made ice cream that I’ve ever eaten. Jaxson’s menu is also loaded with salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, wraps, entrees- not to mention a huge selection of penny candies. Jeff Eats “singled” out the banana split-but trust me, everything that Jaxson’s makes is absolute dynamite. A word to the wise, the joint’s portions are enormous-so don’t over-do it in the ordering department.

Just in case you go on Jeopardy or something…Jaxson’s was opened by-Monroe Udell- his father’s name was Jack-thus the name- Jaxson’s.

* Jam Band.

Real quick story for you guys…

Last night-

The Day After Thanksgiving, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats fell prey to the wishes of Daughter Jeff Eats and Son Jeff Eats and found ourselves with them at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. Not exactly sure as to which side of the family they get it from- but the Eats Kids can eat, drink, gamble and party with the best of them.

Anyway, during the course of a loooooong evening- like try 7:30pm-3am, the four of us caught…9 piece-party band-Jam Band in the Casino’s- Nectar Lounge and I gotta tell you, the band absolutely killed. Very rare to find a group with -4 real strong lead singers…belting out hits from the 50’s-2014. No fooling, the jammed packed crowd had an absolute blast singing and dancing to every number.

Interesting, although South Florida based Jam Band has only been around for something like 8-months, it has already developed a steady following on the casino /party /event/ country club circuit. Just a gut call- you guys will soon be seeing Jam Band all over South Florida-it really is that good!

You can check the band out at…thejamband.net.

***** Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza.

A receent e-mail…

Jeff,

You ever hear of a Boca joint named Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza? I and a couple of buddies ate lunch there today and this guy is making terrific salads, pizza, wings and pastas. None of us had ever been there before but heard about it from a friend who recently had a Groupon deal. You got to check it out.
Mike C
*****
Mike C:

Printed below is a Jeff Eats “story” on Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza dated 12/19/07.

Over the ensuing years, I’ve been to Steve’s a number of times- and you are right, its salads, pastas, pizzas and wings are terrific.

Thanks for reading…

*****
Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza (Boca Raton)
Posted on December 19th, 2007 · Boca Raton Italian Pizza

***** Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza
9180 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
(561) 483-5665

Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza is a “pizza joint” that you have to try…no, make that, you must try. This “hole in the wall” joint, located in the back of a large Boca Raton strip-shopping center, makes some of the most delicious thin crisp (10″) pizzas that you have ever tasted. Steve’s pizza-selection is so huge, that I suggest that you visit its website at www.steveswoodfiredpizza.com and take a look at its menu. This joint also makes some top-notch appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, pastas and desserts.

Like I said before, Steve’s is an absolute hole in the wall, with maybe a half-dozen tables. This is strictly a tee shirt/shorts kind of a joint and you can see the kitchen from any seat in the house.

Steve’s is open Monday 4pm-9pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm and Sunday 3pm-9pm.

***** Brass Ring Pub, 200 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408, (561) 848-4748.

Hey Bunky!

Got the -New Jersey son, daughter-in law and their two kids aged 9 and 11- in town for the Thanksgiving Holiday…and you’re looking for a real good casual joint to take them to-for dinner before you happily put them on this coming Sunday’s-2:30pm Newark flight? Hey! It wasn’t your fault that it was too cold to go swimming! Well, at least you did something right, sonny-boy 42 is a partner in a successful retina group.

Then think about doing…Brass Ring Pub- great burgers, fries, wings, bar-food…just so you know, there are 2 Brass Ring Pubs, 1-in North Palm Beach, 1-in Royal Palm Beach…both are dynamite, but- for no particular reason Jeff Eats is partial to the North Palm Beach joint…I’ve been eating there since 2008-and it hasn’t missed even one time!

You can check menu/info at brassringpub.rkorson.com.

Printed below is Jeff Eats’ write-up from 10/29/08.
*****
Brass Ring Pub (North Palm Beach)
Posted on October 29th, 2008 · American
***** Brass Ring Pub, 200 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 848-4748.

If you get yourself a copy of Webster’s Dictionary and look up the defintion of the word “joint”…I’ll bet you that a picture of the Brass Ring Pub is there. Guaranteed, that if you weren’t explicitedly looking for this joint, you would never-ever stop at this restaurant-pub in a million years.

Let’s make this review as simple as possibe…HOLE IN THE WALL…WOOD BOOTHS AND TABLES…WALLS COVERED IN GRAFFITI… TVS-POOL TABLES…OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT HAMBURGERS AND OUTRAGEOUSLY GREAT CHICKEN WINGS.

Last night was my first time. I loved everything about this joint and unless you are an old “fuddy-duddy” you will too!

The Brass Ring Pub is open 7 days a week 11am-1:30am.

* David Cassidy.

NO! Jeff Eats hasn’t lost his mind…

This guy David Cassidy puts on a great show…

Wanna hear something crazy?… he’s gonna turn 65 in April!

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are definitely planning on catching one of these shows…I’m telling you, Keith Partridge, I mean David Cassidy is good, real good!

You can catch tickets at jazziz.com and pompano-park.isleofcapricasinos.com

“I think I love you, I think I love you, so what am I so afraid of…”

* Andrew Dice Clay’s Autobiography.

Just finished reading- Andrew Dice Clay’s recently released (11/11/14) Autobiography -“The Filthy Truth” and I gotta tell you it’s a very interesting read.

For those of you who just landed from Mars, Andrew Dice Clay is one of America’s most famous-controversial comedians.

Whether you are pro-or-con on Dice, I seriously recommend that you give this book a read. A real fast paced telling-of the rise, fall and resurrection of a Brooklyn Jewish Kid in the entertainment industry.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats first met Dice on February 14, 1990 at the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, New York-we ate dinner with him, his fiance Trini, his body guard Kenny and Kenny’s wife and we were seated together in the Hotel’s showroom-on 2/14 and 2/15…and I must tell you, Andrew Dice Clay was one of the most pleasant and engaging “stars” that we have ever met. From that weekend to date, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have been huge fans of this comic genius.

Like I said before, people either hate or love the guy…

Read the book (I got my copy on Amazon.com)-it will definitely give you some insight as to what makes the now 57 year old-Dice…tick!

* Jay & The American/Dennis Tufano/The Happenings.

This is gonna be a terrific oldies-show. No question in Jeff Eats mind, SRO!

A drop of “history”…my brother-in-law Chuck was The Happenings’ original- manager . Chuck’s the guy that brought the group to- The Tokens who produced The Happenings’ 1966 breakout hit “See You In September” By the way, original lead singer Bobby Miranda still fronts the group and- sounds just like he did back in ’66.

You can tickets/info at poprockdoowopp.com.

* Law School 101!

Jeff Eats learned a long time ago…

Minutes after you commit a “strong-arm” convenience store robbery…
1. The police are going to be looking for you.
2. When the police find you, there is no telling what next- is going to happen you.

***** Pomperdale New York Style Deli, 3055 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, (954) 771-9830.

A recent e-mail from Allison…

Jeff,
My husband and I recently (May) moved to Fort Lauderdale. Both of us come out of your old stumping grounds, Brooklyn, New York. We are both in our late 60s. We did make a 23 year stop in Westbury before permanently moving here. We found Jeff Eats purely by accident while searching for various restaurants on the internet. Your reviews pop up all over the place that we couldn’t resist seeing what you had to say. By the way a number of restaurants use your reviews on their websites. Of the five restaurants that we have tried so far, we found that your taste and ours are pretty similar. The ones we thought were perfect were Franco & Vinny’s, Villa Rose, La Veranda and Rainbow Palace. We didn’t think too much of Burger & Suds. Got a request, what’s a really good NYC kosher style deli in the East Fort Lauderdale area? We’ve eaten in a number of bagel joints but we are really looking for terrific food not bagel store level quality. I know that you can appreciate what I’m looking for here.
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Allison:

Checkout Jeff Eats’–6/18/08 Pomperdale New York Style Deli story reprinted below.

The Pomperdale New York Style Deli has been around since 1969…I’m thinking- that you and the Mister will really enjoy this order-at-the-counter joint.

Thanks for reading…

***** Pomperdale New York Style Deli, 3055 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, (954) 771-9830.

The Pomperdale Deli has been in business for nearly 40 years. I found this joint about 16 years ago and have probably eaten lunch there ar least 50 times.

If you like good…no make that great deli and appetizing…then this joint is for you. No waiters…order at the counter…No checks, just tell the guy at the register what you had.

This is probably the best “kosher style” deli in South Florida. As a matter of fact, it may very well be the best deli in Florida. The food is absolutely terrific. This joint is open 7 days a week…Monday-Saturday 6am-5pm and Sunday 6am-3pm.

Don’t miss this joint…it is a one of a kind.