* The Doo Wop Project.

There is a really cool-act coming into South Florida in early February, 2015. I don’t have all the dates, but if you can (that’s assuming you like Doo Wop-style music)- you gotta catch The Doo Wop Project.

The group describes itself as:
“The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Throughout the show DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys, Beautiful, and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history>”

Like I said a few seconds ago, I don’t have all the dates, but I do know that The Doo Wop Project will play the Century Villages (2/3, 2/5, 2/8) and the Duncan Theatre (at Palm Beach State College on 2/6/15). I also understand that the Lyric Theatre in Stuart just booked the group. but I don’t have the date.

If you want to see The Doo Wop Project-you are going to have to do a drop of homework here…keep an eye on the group’s website rjprod.com for exact dates/times/locations.

Just so you know, The Doo Wop Project has 5 lead singers who are backed by a 4 piece band. The 5-are either current or former stars of Broadway’s- Jersey Boys, Motown and Beautiful.

I am telling you, The Doo Wop Project puts a whole new-fresh spin on “Doo Wop.” Checkout The Doo Wop Project on You Tube–and you’ll see what Jeff Eats is talking about.

* Viva Classic Rock & Roll Band.

Free is good! Am I right or what?

Tonight, from 6pm-8pm Viva Classic Rock & Roll Band will be playing a FREE SHOW at the Delray Marketplace Amphitheater in Delray Beach. If you go, I would suggest bringing a beach chair or something else to sit on.

If you like 1950s-1970s Rock N Roll-then you will definitely want to catch Viva.

No bs-ing here…

Jeff Eats has seen his fair share of cover bands and I gotta tell you guys -that Viva ranks right up there with the best bands in the United States. That’s right, I said United States!

Don’t miss this band…

* Where’s The Guy’s Shoes?

Airbnb is a huge national company that “finds” people homes/apartments to rent while traveling.

Above is an advertisement that Airbnb is literally “running” all over the internet.

Being a food blog, Jeff Eats just happened to notice that the folks in the advertisement are eating/drinking next to an outdoor fountain.

Now, unless I’m not seeing right- the guy in the front-unlike his comrades is barefoot.

I don’t know about you, but to Jeff Eats this guy’s feet ruin the “shot” for me…sort of looks disgusting, if you ask me!

Finally-Where are his shoes? I don’t see them anywhere in the photo-do you?

The moral of the story- sometimes you can eat and drink barefooted and other times you can’t or at least shouldn’t!

* PGA Pig Out Gourmet Food Truck Expo & Custom Car Show.

Jeff Eats just received the following press release from PGA National Resort And Spa.

Just wanted you guys to know that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats-as my Great Aunt Alva use to say – “God be willing”…plan to be at the Pig Out.

Not to sound like a shill or nothing, but PGA really knows how to run events like this.

The bet here… Gonna be a great Sunday Afternoon!
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PGA National to Host Labor Day Weekend ‘Gourmet Food Truck Expo’
Event Benefits Wounded Warriors of South Florida, Features Top Area Gourmet Food Trucks, Custom Car Show, Live Music
(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) — PGA National Resort & Spa announces its “Gourmet Pig Out” featuring the finest culinary fare from select area food trucks on Sunday, August 31, 2014 (noon – 4 p.m.).

The family-friendly afternoon additionally features an exotic car display, vendor village, gourmet offerings from Whole Foods Market, and live music from The Replay. General admission tickets ($40 in advance, $50 at the door) include a hearty menu item from each of a collection of the most popular local gourmet food trucks in the area. V.I.P. tickets ($60 in advance or $70 at the door) include all tastings as well as access to unlimited tastings at the Adult Beverage tent and 30 minute early access. The Heineken Tasting Pavilion for VIP ticketholders will offer unlimited tastings of bourbons, whiskeys and beers. Kids’ tickets allowing them a children’s option at each truck are $20 for children 10 and over plus a fun kids zone will be a new addition to the event.

For more information and tickets visit: www.pgapigout.eventbrite.com.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Wounded Warriors of South Florida and its noble cause of empowering injured service veterans. August 31st in appreciation of our Military, Active and Retired Military personnel can enjoy a room rate starting at $89 per night including one ticket (resort fees, and taxes additional). Two free tickets to the “Gourmet Pig Out” are included with a two-night stay. Call 888.974.3885 for reservations.

Guests will have the chance to experience PGA National’s own gourmet iTRUCK offering tasty finger foods including Short Rib Mac and Cheese, Blazing Buffalo Bites, and its signature Parmesan White Truffle Fries.

iTRUCK periodically serves as the “92nd Hole” for the resort’s five outstanding golf courses, caters local affairs and occasionally joins major festivals throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties.

For those seeking accommodations, PGA National is offering a special “Stay the Night” rate of $169 including two tickets. Call 855.661.1050 for reservations.

“The Gourmet Pig Out is the perfect way to enjoy the awesome food trucks of our area and as well the exciting debut of iTRUCK,” says Donald Young, PGA National’s Executive Chef. “Come have a great Sunday afternoon and help support the Wounded Warriors and its wonderful work with our South Florida veterans.”

The “Gourmet Pig Out” sponsors include Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Gourmet Truck Expo, Whole Foods Market, Heineken, Yelp, and Localdines.com

For more PGA National Resort & Spa information: www.pgaresort.com or call 561.627.2000.

* Marty’s Hamburger Stand.

Got this email this morning from AlFromLa…

“Recent transplant from LA, now living in Miami. Would match Marty’s burgers, dogs and fries against anyone’s. Marty’s has been feeding me for over 48 years. Once you eat Marty’s you’ll have a different perspective on what great fast food is all about. Started reading Jeffeats.com about 2 weeks ago and you have a nice site going there. Can definitely see the NYC sensibilities and leanings at work. How about letting readers list their favorite old time fast food burger/hot dog/fries restaurants outside of south Florida after it’s a big country?”

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AlFromLa:

Great idea.

Guys if you are so inclined, list your favorite old time fast burger/hot dog/fries joints “not” located in Florida.

Jeff Eats will post photos of some of your picks.

Motz’s Hamburgers

* Chicago.

In this boy’s humble opinion…Rock N Roll’s greatest horn-band.

If you haven’t seen Chicago…Go!

Just so you know, 4 of the current 9 are original founding members -and they weren’t just “Ringos”…check the band’s site chicagotheband.com for members’ background info/other stuff.

* Restaurant.com.

The life of a top South Florida Food Blogger…

No fooling around here…Jeff Eats must get at least 25 unsolicited public relations-releases a day-from various pr firms (nothing like stating the obvious), restaurants, bars, bands, food manufacturers/distributors, franchises–literally promoting everything under the South Florida Sun and for that matter- everywhere else in the United States. When warranted, Jeff Eats passes the info on to you guys. Trust me, if I didn’t censor this “stuff” you would be reading about- a New York Kosher Deli that’s planning on opening in the Gaza Strip (don’t these guys know-location, location, location)…and the Hooters’ like sports bar with plans to open in Tehran (I’m hearing Jimmy Carter is an investor in this one).

Long story short,

This morning I got an email from Restaurant.com. If you check, Jeff Eats did a story on Restaurant.com wayback on September 10, 2009. For those unfamiliar with this site…you buy discount coupons from it…just an example, you pay $10 and you get $25 worth of food at a particular restaurant.

Anyway,

In looking at the latest “deals” I see a number of really good Jeff Eats’ restaurant picks. More important- some of the deals “look” absolutely amazing…like $15 worth of food for $1.80…or another one that gets you $25 in food for 3 bucks.

As they-teach in junior high school…make sure you read the fine print carefully.

* Ebinger’s.

Just received the following email from long time Jeff Eats’ reader CHARLES.

Have at it, with your “memories” about this iconic Brooklyn bakery chain from 1898-1972.

By the way, the Ebinger’s photo above-is the exact store that Jeff Eats’ mother shopped in.
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Everyone who grew up in Brooklyn has fond memories of Ebingers – I still miss their blackout cake – CHARLES

* Sandra Bernhard.

Jeff Eats has been a huge-fan of comic Sandra Bernhard seemingly forever…I got hooked on Bernhard after seeing her in Martin Scorcese’s 1985 film “The King of Comedy” which starred Robert DeNiro and Jerry Lewis. Over the ensuing years, she developed into a comic diva with a huge fan base.

If you want to see an edgy/controversial/funny/offensive/brilliant/campy performer–then make it your business to catch her at Jazziz Nightlife (in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park)-where she is slated to perform on Tuesday, August 12th and Wednesday, August 13th at 7:30pm.

Bernhard’s show-called Sandyland-a combination of comic wit/vocal prowess backed by her band The Flawless Zircons-has received rave reviews all over the country.

For more information/tickets…

jazziz.com
sandrabernhard.com

***** Little Louie’s Italian Kitchen, 4254 Southwest 152nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33185, (305) 225-1500.

Got a really good “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joint for you…Little Louie’s Italian Kitchen in Miami.

Handful of tables-and absolutely positively nothing fancy going on here. As the Dave Clark sang, “The name of the game, is I like it like that.”-and Little Louie’s is exactly “how” Jeff Eats likes his “mom & poppers.”

Now you know and I know- that “mom & pop” red sauce Italian joints are a dime a dozen down here in South Florida- with that in mind, “we” can afford to be kinda picky when it comes to laying down our hard earned cash..

Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and a couple of friends recently gave Little Louie’s a shot for dinner-and I gotta tell you, the calamari fritti, Caesar salad, lasagna bolognese, veal parmigiana, frutti de mare, cheese pizza that were delivered to our table were all-right on the money. Us guys know-that pecking orders are silly, but I gotta tell you that the frutti de mare was outrageously good and the thin/crisp/sweet sauce pizza was absolute dynamite. Now don’t get me wrong, everything else was delicious, but these two “dishes” were homeruns!

As expected, Little Louie’s menu has the full boat of expected appetizers, pastas, pizzas, subs, entrees (that come with soup or salad/garlic rolls/pasta side ). Check menu/prices/info at littlelouiesitaliannkitchen.com.

Like I said a few seconds ago, “a dime a dozen”…

Let me wrap this up for you. If Little Louie’s was by my house-Jeff Eats would be a very steady eat-in/takeout customer. The stuff I “had” ran circles around the-food served up by most of the “mom & pop” red sauce joints down here in South Florida.

Little Louie’s Italian Kitchen is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 111am-11pm.