* MilkSplash.

Got something that I seriously doubt that most folks have heard about…MilkSplash.

In a nutshell, MilkSplash is a zero calorie milk flavoring marketed by S&D Beverage Innovations LLC, a division of Concord, North Carolina based- S&D Coffee, Inc. the nation’s largest custom coffee roaster and blender of iced tea for the food service industry. MilkSplash comes in 5 flavors, Cocoa-Strawberry-Banana-Orange Cream-Cookies ‘N Cream. The product is sold in plastic “themed” containers that contain 1.62 oz. The suggested retail price is $3.99 per container. Each container has 24 servings based on an 8oz glass of milk. The product, is currently -ONLY available in Target and Walmart stores nationwide. MilkSplash has been on the retail market since March, 2014.

Jeff Eats “tried” the Strawberry and Cocoa flavors and I gotta tell you, I’m really thinking of becoming a “steady” milk drinker again. Absolutely delicious.

Like I said a few seconds ago, I seriously doubt that too many folks have heard about MilkSplash. I’m thinking, that with Target and Walmart onboard, that real soon tons of moms, dads, grandparents, (“yous & mes”) are gonna know about this product.

Anyway,

If you want to read more about MilkSplash…www.milksplash.com.

* Dixie Tracks Café.

Last night Jeff Eats got the following e-mail about Dixie Track Diner- from reader David Schulman.

David beat me there. Jeff Eats has it on my “to try” list.

Jeff Eats has heard nothing but good things about this joint, so just maybe you guys “want” to get there before I do.

The joint’s website is www.dixietrackscafe.com.
*****
From: David Schulman
Subject: New Joint

Message Body:
Saw a Sun Sentinel great write-up on new place in Oakland Park: Dixie Tracks
Cafe, 4820 N. Dixie Hwy. Had to try it. Especially the Philly cheesesteak deep fried
in a taco. Fantastic. Cordial staff, chef/owners make sure you are happy. Reasonable
prices. Jeff, try it if you are in that area. I wanted to post on it at your site
but did not see how to do that.

* Who Remembers This Night?

Be the 11th person to:

Give Jeff Eats the date.
Give Jeff Eats the venue.
Give Jeff Eats the name of the group on stage.
AND
Jeff Eats will give you 2 tickets to see The Doo Wop Mob at Kings Point in Delray Beach on Friday Night, August 8, 2014. See June 5, 2014 story on The Doo Wop Mob.
Only 2 entries per IP address.
Send your “answers” to Jeff Eats’ “CONTACT.”

June 10, 2014 UPDATE:
Boy that was fast.
Got #11 3 minutes ago.
The answer:
February 9, 1964 at New York City’s- Peppermint Lounge, The Beatles watching Joey Dee & The Starliters.

***** Wok & Go, 7016 Charleston Shores Boulevard, Lake Worth, Florida 33467, (561) 968-9529.

Got a decent “mom & pop” Chinese joint for you…Wok & Go in Lake Worth.

Nothing fancy going on here, maybe 10 tables-and of course it’s located in a small obscure strip center.

Wok & Go’s menu has all of the “expected” Brooklyn-Jewish Chinese stuff circa 1953 and loads of lunch and dinner “combinations.”

To make a long story short,

Late yesterday afternoon-Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats were just driving around-looking at new “residential developments” in Delray Beach-Boynton Beach-Lake Worth and stumbled-upon Wok & Go. Like I said 3 seconds ago, the joint is located in an obscure strip center. We decided to takeout food and eat during the Heat game. Our order, egg rolls, bbq ribs, fried dumplings, roast pork fried rice, sweet & sour chicken, pepper steak. Real simple review, decent enough stuff- but that’s about it.

Real quick- thought, the “amount” of new home construction going on in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth is huge–the prices ain’t cheap– I was just wondering, where- are all the people gonna come from and why are they- willing to pay such high prices for what I think is “second rate” stuff! Now I’m no real estate expert, but the homes that I saw, were quoted at $600,000-$850,000…personally, I wouldn’t give you 2-cents for them. Take these homes “out” of the South Florida Market-like maybe to Reno and they would probably fetch tops $225,000-$300,000. Well each to their own! I guess a lot of New York City school teachers are getting ready to retire!

Anyway-back to Wok & Go,

Wok & Go is open Monday-Saturday 11:30am-9:30pm, Sunday 4pm-9:30pm.

***** Applebee’s, 15058 Jog Road, Delray Beach 33433, (561) 865-8757.

Got a good story for you guys…

Last night Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and another couple ate at the Applebee’s located at 15058 Jog Road, Delray Beach. I’m assuming that you guys know what “an” Applebee’s is…if not, American Style -national chain with a full liquor bar/tvs, tons of reasonably priced appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wings, entrees, desserts.

Anyway,

Prior to last night, the last time Jeff Eats had eaten in an Applebee’s was September 8, 1998. The reason that I remember that date, I was in an Applebee’s (1720 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach) and watched Mark McGuire hit homerun #62 breaking Roger Maris’ record. We’ll leave McGuire’s steroid story for another day.

Now nothing for nothing, back in 1998 Jeff Eats didn’t exist-it wasn’t until 2006 that I “decided” that you guys needed to know -what, where and how I ate. So other than the-homerun I really don’t remember the “actual” 1998 meal. In addition, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why 1998 was the last time I ate at Applebee’s.

To make a long story short,

Very dear friends, Norman and Lynne swear by this chain. In addition to an apartment in North Miami they have a home in Belmont, North Carolina and an apartment in New Paltz, New York.–over the past 25 years -their numerous road trips have literally had them in Applebee’s all over the place.

Last night the four of us ate in Applebee’s and I gotta tell you- the food, service and reasonable prices blew me away. No fooling here-the house salads, bbq grilled wings, grilled chicken wontons/tacos, cheeseburger sliders, bbq ribs, grilled sirloin steak, french fries, onion rings, mashed potatoes, mozzarella sticks, white brownie/vanilla ice cream, pub pretzels with caramel sauce were all delicious.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, no ifs ands or buts- last night’s “American Style” meal was one of the best I’ve had in years. To be perfectly honest with you, the food ran circles around most of the stuff served in South Florida’s sports bars–Not to start a pissing match or nothing, but chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Chili’s, Friday’s, J Alexander’s got nothing on Applebee’s.

On service-when we walked in, we were actually greeted by a pleasant- energetic hostess. Sammie our waitress knew the menu-cold making some great recommendations and made sure our glasses were never empty. One other thing, Jeff Eats notices things and I gotta tell you that George (GM) was all over the joint- visiting tables, chatting with customers, helping/bussing tables-doing what a GM is suppose to do, that being staying on top of his restaurant. Trust Jeff Eats on this, I’ve seen many a GM in action (or shall I say inaction!) and this guy was good-real good…The restaurant was real-busy, yet the service/food were all “handled” as they were suppose to be.

On the price front-real reasonable…check www.applebees.com for menu/prices/locations.
I will tell you, that Applebee’s gives you a ton of food for the money. When you’re on Applebee’s website checkout its- 2 eat for $20 or $25 deals.

Like I said 37 seconds ago, Applebee’s is a national chain. This “story” is about the Delray Beach Jog Road restaurant-that said, there are plenty of Florida locations for you to eat at.

Applebee’s is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm.

In closing, Norman and Lynne you were so right…Jeff Eats should have gotten “back” sooner.

Applebee’s is dynamite!

***** Pizza Squared, 11124 North 30th Street, Tampa, Florida 33612, (813) 632-0000.

I know-I know–Tampa! Next time your in Bush Garden’s neighborhood- remember that Jeff Eats told you about Pizza Squared.

Just so you know, there is also a second location at 3424 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33629, (813) 832-9606.

Pizza Squared is basically a “takeout”…it does have 3- tables that seat 4 each–like I just said, takeout!

Pizza Squared makes Detroit Style Pizza–rather than Jeff Eats knocking -himself trying to describe Detroit Style Pizza-just check the photos that came with this “review.” The joint also makes round pizza, wings and a handful of salads/gyros/sandwiches. The game here–Detroit Style Pizza!!!!!

You can check www.pizzasquaredtampa.com for menu/prices.

Let me wrap this up…

Pizza Squared makes some of the most delicious PIZZA that Jeff Eats has ever eaten.

Absolutely- positively loved Pizza Squared.

If you “come” anywhere near this joint—get the pizza!

Pizza Squared is open Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-midnight, Sunday 2pm-10pm.

* The Doo Wop Mob.

Kings Point in Delray Beach is one of but a handful of South Florida residential communities that allow non-residents to purchase tickets for its theater-shows. With that in mind, The Doo Wop Mob one of South Florida’s best 50s-60s tribute acts is set for a Friday-Night, August 8th.-2014 appearance- residents pay 12 bucks-non residents $15.

Trust old Jeff Eats on this one, this 8 piece band will kill-it at Kings Point. I’ve seen the band twice and both times they put on a real- entertaining show. I’ll let you do the “research” but 2-of The Mob’s frontmen had 60s hit records-and have appeared on PBS’ “oldies shows” produced by TJ Lubinsky.

If this doo wop/oldies “stuff” is your bag…you can catch tickets online at kingspointdelray.com.

For information, the box office # (561) 499-3335 ext. 200.

* Another Broken Egg Café, 508 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 405-6940.

Way back on May 30, 2014 Jeff Eats told you guys about-Another Broken Egg Café- a new “breakfast-lunch” restaurant that was getting ready to open in Boca Raton. A copy of that “story” is printed down-below.

This morning…Jeff Eats received an email from Another Broken Egg Cafe’s PR-firm describing 3-pre-opening charity events for its new Boca Raton restaurant. That email is also printed below.

In a nutshell, on June 5th (9am-11am), June 6th (10am-1pm), June 7th (9am-1pm)…the public (that’s you guys) are invited to eat FREE. You have to call (561) 405-6940 to make a reservation. In return for the free-food, Another Broken Egg Café is hoping that you’ll make a donation to the designated charity–but nothing is mandatory.

In his day, Jeff Eats has been to his fair share of “Family & Friends” and pre-opening events…To be perfectly honest with you, I think that this 3-day charity “thing” is brilliant. In effect, Another Broken Egg Café gets to “dry run” its new Boca Raton joint- raise some bucks for three local charities- and generate a ton of local publicity all in one fell swoop. I LOVE IT! A real nice “variation on the old “Family & Friends” theme.

By the way, the Grand Opening is set for Monday, June 9th.

Just so you know, Jeff Eats will be there on Saturday, June 7th for breakfast!
*****
From: Tiffany E. Browne
Subject: Another Broken Egg Cafe Hatches in Boca Raton with Fundraiser
Message Body:
Good Afternoon Jeff,
Another Broken Egg Cafe’ is pleased to announce the opening of its Boca Raton
location at 508 Vie De Palmas, Suite 76 taking place June 9th. Leading up to
the grand opening, ABEC will host three fundraising events June 5th – 7th. We
hope you will be interested in covering ABEC’s community efforts and
egg-centric, breakfast, lunch and brunch menu for your audience. The first ABEC
was opened by Founder Ron Green in 1996 in Mandeville, Louisiana. This new
location will feature a full spread of dishes which has made ABEC an
awarding-winning restaurant in Florida and beyond. The Boca Raton location
will exclusively showcase a collection of mugs that feature the city’s Old City
Hall with its iconic palm trees. Our full press release is posted below for your
convenience.
Sincerely,
Tiffany E. Browne
————————————-
For Immediate Release
Contact: Heather Freeman (800) 987-9806
heather@heatherfreeman.com
Another Broken Egg Café Hatches in Boca Raton
with Events to Raise Money for Three Local Nonprofits
Boca Raton, FL, (June 2, 2014) – Double R Restaurant Group is pleased to
announce the grand opening of its Another Broken Egg Café (ABEC) on Monday, June
9, 2014 in Royal Palms Place at 508 Via De Palmas, Suite 76, Boca Raton, FL
33432. This is the exciting debut of award-winning ABEC in the Boca area, and
it is part of Double R Restaurant Group’s dynamic expansion effort in the
Sunshine State. Floridians interested in a sneak preview and wishing to support
three very worthy local causes can dine prior to the official grand opening
date. There is no charge for the public to attend these separate fundraising
events, and donations can be made via cash, check or credit card and will be
accepted for the featured nonprofits, each with its own special date. Those
wishing to support the Boca Raton pre-opening events must call 561-405-6940 for
reservations as seating is limited. Events are as follows:
Thursday, June 5th (9 AM-11 AM) will benefit the Gold Coast Down Syndrome
Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit family support and resource organization
serving 350 families and dedicated to making the future brighter for individuals
with Down Syndrome and other disabilities in Palm Beach County, Florida. For
more information please visit
www.goldcoastdownsyndrome.org
Friday, June 6th (10 AM-1 PM) will benefit American Association of Caregiving
Youth (AACY®) which recognizes, supports, and promotes the awareness of dual
role youth that are both students and caregivers within their families. AACY®
strives to raise awareness through education, research and direct services in
cooperation with social, education, healthcare, government and community
corporations, organizations and agencies. For more information please visit
www.aacy.org
Saturday, June 7th (9 AM-1 PM) will support Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue
which provides homeless dogs and cats in Palm Beach and Broward County with the
opportunity to find a new loving home. Located on the Boca Raton, Delray Beach
border, Dezzy’s Second Chance is an Animal Rescue that prides itself on
connecting individuals and families with the pet of their dreams. For more
information, please visit www.dezzyssecondchance.com
Guests dining at Another Broken Egg Café will have plenty of tempting dishes as
the menu features fresh and nutritious southern-inspired dishes. There are six
varieties of eggs benedict, 11 gourmet omelette choices, an exceptional
signature Bananas Foster over Belgian waffles, French toast or sweet potato
pancakes, southern crabstack, biscuit beignets, along with handcrafted burgers,
specialty sandwiches and fresh salads. Each meal is carefully prepared to order
with the highest quality and freshest ingredients available.
ABEC menu prices range on average from $8 to $15 and for breakfast cocktails,
don’t miss the mimosa, or the house specialty bloody mary priced at $5.99 each.
Furthermore, ABEC’s Healthy Side menu, which includes granola, fruit & quinoa,
gluten free friendly jumbo pancakes, the skinny omelette, steel cut oats and
simply salmon, is also available at this location.
ABEC mug collectors will also look forward to finding historic Boca Raton Old
City Hall, with its iconic palm trees, on the hand-thrown stoneware used for
coffee service and hot beverages. Each ABEC location has its own distinctive
symbol on the American made design, which is produced in various colors year
round.
Double R Restaurant Group is based in Lafayette, LA and is dedicated to opening
restaurants that represent value, with a focus on fresh and comforting food.
Double R operates multiple concepts and currently has 15 ABECs operating in
Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida and Louisiana. Double R has plans for an
additional six locations to open in 2014, and recently announced its South
Florida development agreement to develop 40 locations over the next 10 years.
Each new ABEC creates approximately 30 new jobs in the community. Double R is
currently searching for qualified candidates in all regions to join their
experienced team. Please visit www.dblrrestaurants.com for more information.
Another Broken Egg Café is an award-winning restaurant and a leader in the
morning restaurant sector with 36 restaurants to date across the southeast
United States, California and Indiana. Ron Green founded the first ABE Café in
1996 on Girod Street in Old Mandeville, Louisiana. The restaurant serves from 7
A.M. through 3 P.M. seven days a week, closing only on Thanksgiving and
Christmas with all major credit cards accepted. For more information about the
restaurant locations, the history of ABEC and complete menus, please visit
www.anotherbrokenegg.com
*****
May 30, 2014
* Another Broken Egg Café, 508 Via de Palmas, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.

Real quick story…

Jeff Eats has a good buddy who lives in Winter Park, Florida.

The other day, he told me about- a breakfast-lunch chain-Another Broken Egg Café that had recently opened in Winter Park. To say that he raved about his breakfasts/lunches- would be an understatement.

To be perfectly honest with you, before my buddy’s “heads-up” Jeff Eats had never heard of Another Broken Egg Café.

Anyway,

Jeff Eats’ “research” turned-up that Another Broken Egg Café currently has 9 Florida locations (34 total) with huge Florida and national expansion plans in the works. For our “immediate”-purposes, sometime in the next 2-weeks- Another Broken Egg Café is set to open in Boca Raton. Check www.anotherbrokeneggcafe.com for menu/prices-locations.

Like I said before, Jeff Eats hasn’t been to Another Broken Egg Café…that said, I got plans to check-out the Boca Raton joint–when it’s up and running. For what it’s worth, Another Broken Egg Cafe’s website/Facebook page have some absolutely dynamite “food” pictures- if the actual food tastes just-half-as good as those photos, this chain may really have something cooking (pun intended).

Just thought that you guys would like to know about a new joint–headed for Boca Raton.

One other piece of business, the Boca location plans to be open 7 days a week from 7am-2pm

***** Topper’s Creamery, University of Central Florida–4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32816, (407) 823-6700.

Topper’s Creamery…a small “soft serve” ice cream chain…currently has 7 Florida locations.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently tried the Topper’s location on the UCF campus-in Orlando…

I gotta tell you–Topper’s is a terrific ice cream joint.

I’m gonna let you check www.topperscreamery.com for menu/photos/other info.

Jeff Eats “tried” a vanilla bean with hot fudge waffle cone—delicious. Mrs. Jeff Eats “tried” a cup of strawberry topped with chocolate sprinkles/waffle pieces—delicious.

When you check Topper’s website, you are going to find a fabulous selection of soft serve flavors/toppings, shakes and other ice cream stuff. Like I said a few seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “did” the Topper’s on the UCF campus. Now I don’t know about you, but when I went to college (Ithaca College 1966-1970) the only campus “food” option offered- was a cafeteria style deal–provided by Saga Foods. Trust me, Saga’s food-dessert offerings didn’t taste or look anything like those- now being offered by Topper’s.

To be perfectly honest with you, until the UCF-outing Jeff Eats hadn’t heard of Topper’s Creamery.

The folks that own/operate this chain know exactly what they are doing…they have successfully brought soft serve ice cream into the 21st century–terrific products, great looking locations (all 7 stores have different sq. foot configurations), super pleasant employees, price points in-line with national-players like Carvel and Dairy Queen.

Jeff Eats loved and I do mean loved Topper’s.

Topper’s Creamery is open Monday-Friday noon-10pm, Saturday noon-6pm, closed on Sunday.

* John Offerdahl’s Broward Health Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Tailgate Festival.

Just got the first “official” PR piece for John Offerdahl’s “big” annual charity event.

You can read the details below.

If you are/were a Dolphin’s fan and have 85 bucks to spend–you would be “silly” not to go this 1pm-4pm outdoor PARTY!

Jeff Eats has been to past John Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grillers and the food, drink, entertainment–were as good as it gets!
*****
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR “JOHN OFFERDAHL’S BROWARD HEALTH®

GRIDIRON GRILL-OFF FOOD, WINE & TAILGATE FESTIVAL” ON NOVEMBER 8
POMPANO BEACH, FL (June 4, 2014) – “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Tailgate Festival” will score big when it returns on Sat., Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 N.E. 6th Street, Pompano Beach. The 5th annual culinary showdown benefitting recognized charities will pair Miami Dolphins legends with top local chefs to prepare signature dishes, plus feature the best in food, wine, music and more.
“We are thrilled to bring this exciting showcase of food and fun to South Florida once again,” said John Offerdahl, event founder and former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker. “This will be the fifth year in a row that fans can enjoy this charitable event where football, food and charity collide to feed the needs of kids in crisis.”
Part of the success of this event is the fan interaction with Miami Dolphins legends paired with South Florida’s top chefs. These teams will create winning dishes for all to sample, such as last year’s “Judge’s Choice” recipe, Santorini Grilled Octopus, prepared by Miami Dolphins “Undefeated Team” Guard #64 Ed Newman and Chef Peter Boulukus of YOLO and “People’s Choice” award-winning dish, Bacon and Bleu Rib-Eye, created by Dolphins legend Safety #47 Glenn Blackwood and Chef Victor Franco of Oceans 234. Grill-Off attendees will taste these culinary masterpieces paired with a selection of Gallo wines, vote for their favorite grill recipe and look on as judges select the winning team. This year’s participating Dolphins players and chefs will be announced at a later date.
100% of event net proceeds will benefit Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, which directs funds to agencies that “Feed the Needs of Kids in Crisis,” including 4KIDS of South Florida, HOPE South Florida, Here’s Help, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Miami Dolphins Foundation and Taste of the NFL.
Tickets for the Gridiron Grill-Off are $85 each, which includes access to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Tailgate Zone and the Southeast Toyota Cornhole Stadium. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 15 and can be purchased at www.gridirongrilloff.com.
This tribute to football, food and charity is sponsored by Broward Health and in part by Walgreens.