***** Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar *****

Got one for you…Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar.

Just so you know, Zinburger hasn’t opened yet–it’s coming to Boca Town Center in Boca Raton…it’s going to be a few “doors down” from the Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill. Since Jeff Eats isn’t in the construction business, my best guess based on what I saw at its site—is that it will probably open sometime in the next 4-5 months. You do know that the City of Boca Raton isn’t the easiest “group” to deal with when opening a new restaurant, don’t you?

Zinburger is a very small-full service gourmet hamburger chain…it’s got a few locations in Arizona and a few in New Jersey.

You can check menu/prices/locations/photos at www.foxrc.com.

Jeff Eats is very familiar with Zinburger. I’ve eaten in its Tucson joint something like 5 times and I gotta tell you that it turns-out some of the most delicious burgers, fries, salads, shakes that I’ve eaten.

Now nothing for nothing…if the Boca Zinburger is anything- even close to what the Tucson outpost is—this joint will be an absolute homerun.

You guys now know about a new joint—before most of your friends do!

***** Bagels & A Whole Lot More, 10281 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33065, (954) 575-8130.

Yesterday afternoon, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “picked-up” some stuff at Bagels & A Whole Lot More in Coral Springs….tuna salad, low fat tuna salad, chicken salad, matzo ball soup, bagels (sesame, onion, everything, onion), flagels (everything, onion)…

The taste test:
Tuna and low fat tuna- excellent.
Chicken salad-lousy. As a matter of fact, after eating just one forkful, Jeff Eats dumped the entire 1 lb purchased in the garbage. Talk about bland! Think chalk and you’ll be on the page.
Matzo ball soup-very good.
Bagels which were boiled and then baked-okay but I’ve had better.
Flagels, like the bagels were okay-but Jeff Eats had to toast them-to achieve that “okay” status.

Bagels & A Whole Lot More…order at/pickup at the counter. Half-dozen tables inside–Half-dozen tables outside.

You can check menu/prices at www.bagelsandawholelotmore.

Bagels & A Whole Lot More is open Monday-Saturday 6am-4pm and Sunday 6am-4pm.

One final thought, I understand that Bagels & A Whole More’s owner is a native of Malverne, New York–where he owned/operated a bagel joint…now nothing for nothing, when “you” think New York Bagels–has the word Malverne ever entered your thought-process? As we say in the legal business, I rest my case.

***** My Little Greek Deli, 195 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, (305) 863-9857.

Got a real good “mom & pop” Greek joint for you guys…My Little Greek Deli in Miami Springs.

Absolutely-positively nothing fancy going on here. Half a dozen or so “counter seats”—half a dozen or so tables.

When you check www.mylittlegreekdeli.com for menu/prices you’ll also find a handful of décor-photos.

The joint’s menu has the “expected” Greek appetizers, pita wraps, and dinner entrees. It also has a load of “non” Greek stuff like pastrami-corned beef-philly cheesesteak subs and hamburgers.

Anyway…stopped in there the other day for lunch and tried—tzaziki, gyro pita, pork souvlaki pita, tilapia pita—every thing was delicious. Nice sized portions, figure 6-8 bucks an item.

Let me sum up My Little Greek Deli this way…like I said about 13 seconds ago, a real good “mom & pop” Greek joint.

My Little Greek Deli is open Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm, closed on Sunday.

***** THE DUPREES *****

Wanna know something, that almost nobody else knows?

The Duprees…the mega 1950’s- 1960’s “Doo Wop” group who have sold millions of records- is going to perform a FREE SHOW at the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino on Thursady Night–February 14, 2013 in NYY Steak’s bar-lounge.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, The Duprees are fabulous. I’ve seen the group’s show a number of times and these guys are about as good as it gets. A real class act.

So…if this “stuff” is your bag, you now know about something that hasn’t been “announced” yet.

One other thing, Whitestone Band—one of South Florida’s premier 1950’s-1960’s cover bands is gonna play sets before and after the show.

I gotta tell you, the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino has really-cooked up a dynamite event for its players.

Just so you know, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are planning on attending this one.

See you there!!!

***** 2013 BaconFest Florida *****

Got–what should be a really cool outdoor event for you guys…”2013 BaconFest Florida” which will be held at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on February 23, 2013.

Literally, I just got the details from the Casino on this thing…the press release is printed below.
Just so you know, Jeff Eats has seen both The Bacon Brothers Band and The Dan Band—and both groups are dynamite. Throw in the food component of this “deal”–some great weather and you got a terrific-dirt cheap (25 bucks) event in the making.

I’ll now let you read the “details.”
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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is Calling All Bacon Lovers for its 2013 BaconFest Florida on Feb. 23
Featuring Performances by The Bacon Brothers and Comedic Entertainers The Dan Band

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Making its debut in the Sunshine State, the 2013 BaconFest Florida, hosted by Chef Todd Fischer from Discovery’s Destination America network show, ‘United States of Bacon,’ will take place at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6 p.m. This event will feature performances by The Bacon Brothers and The Dan Band with frontman Dan Finnerty, who is most recognized as the wedding singer from Old School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. BaconFest has become a highly popular event held annually in cities such as Chicago, New York, and Kansas City.

This outdoor concert will be a bacon-lover’s paradise, filled with free food sampling from a variety of vendors offering a bacon-inspired twist on fare from 20 South Florida restaurants. BaconFest will also feature a chef throw down competition with celebrity judges for the best bacon recipes in two categories – ‘Sweet’ and ‘Savory’, as well as a number of fun bacon-related activities. Festival-goers will also enjoy carnival games and a ‘Hog’ bike show. Tickets include all the delicious indulgences you can eat, with drinks available for purchase. Fans can follow all the updates on Twitter via #BaconFestFL.

The Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is opening the event to restaurants/catering companies to participate in this event, with something ‘savory’ or ‘sweet’ made with bacon. Participants will be provided with bacon with which to create their BaconFest fare. For information on how to participate, email info@thebuzzagency.net.

Fittingly, Kevin and Michael Bacon, known as The Bacon Brothers, will headline the evening and perform some of their greatest hits. Long before Kevin launched his prolific stage and screen career, and before Michael became known as a go-to composer for film and television, they were just two brothers from Philadelphia born nine years apart. Now, The Bacon Brothers have celebrated over 17 years as a band and released six albums laden with their trademark gritty rock and a touch of Philly soul.

Their most recent album, New Year’s Day, kicks off with its title track that draws upon Kevin’s experiences but is not directly about him. The infectious second track “Go My Way,” with its laid back, shuffling soulful groove, was also written from a character’s perspective. Having played with the same crew of musicians for all of the band’s existence, the brothers agree that the band is just as much a part of the whole endeavor as the two frontmen. In fact, each member of the band produced a couple tracks each for New Year’s Day.

The Dan Band, a comedy band from Los Angeles created by actor and comedian Dan Finnerty, will also be on hand to entertain the crowd. Finnerty caught America’s attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the hit film Old School, performing his now-infamous rendition of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” as well as his other appearances in Todd Phillips’ movies Starsky & Hutch and The Hangover.

What started as a joke for Finnerty singing “I Am Woman” at a karaoke bar has spiraled out of control into The Dan Band – a cult hit that has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Variety, Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly. Their TV concert special “The Dan Band: I Am Woman” was executive produced by Steven Spielberg, and the group has appeared on numerous television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Tonight Show, Last Call with Carson Daly and many more.

The Dan Band plays to sold out crowds across the country and has released two albums, The Dan Band Live followed by Ho – A Dan Band X-Mas, and is currently working on a third with Comedy Central Records titled The Wedding Album.

BaconFest Florida is strictly for guests age 21 and over. Tickets start at $25* and are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com/Baconfest-Florida-tickets/artist/1813999. *Additional fees may apply.

About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

The all-new Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is South Florida’s hottest place to play. With its recent $150 million expansion, the entertainment destination now features 65 table games of live Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Spanish 21 plus a High-Limit area and lounge on a 100,000-square-foot casino floor. The new second floor non-smoking Stax Poker Lounge offers high stakes no-limit action including Texas Hold ‘em, 7-Card Stud and Omaha Hi Lo tournaments. More than 2,300 Las Vegas-style slots include Wide-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Three new restaurants – the upscale NYY Steak, Sorrisi Italian Restaurant and the New York-style 1st Street Deli – join the award winning Fresh Harvest, Nectar Lounge and Sunset Grill. Taking total guest enjoyment to a new level is The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat concert venue, and the revolutionary Player’s Club showcasing an innovative and immersive experience eliminating wait times. An environmentally friendly garage with solar energy and green art technology offers 2,400 covered parking spaces. An adjacent transportation hub is outfitted with valet service and a bus lounge for ultimate comfort and guest convenience. Open 24/7, 365 days, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road at 5550 NW 40 Street. For more information, call 954-977-6700, visit us online at www.seminolecasinococonutcreek.com or www.facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek. Follow us on Twitter @SemCasinoCoCo.

***** TASTE OF CORAL SPRINGS 2013 *****

Got a terrific “charity event” for you guys to attend-TASTE OF CORAL SPRINGS 2013.
Great food, great music/entertainment, worthy charitable organizations.
Past “Tastes” have been extremely well attended.
Trust Jeff Eats on this one—based on the restaurants and bands participating—you will have an absolutely fabulous time.
Just so you know, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are planning on “being there.”
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Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013- 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Title: Taste of Coral Springs
Tickets: $40-$75.
Please note this a 21+ event.
Purchase your tickets online at www.TasteofCoralSprings.org

Don’t miss your chance to spend a spectacular evening with 750 of your closest friends and bring some Rock N Roll excitement to life with fabulous cuisine from local restaurants and caterers, 75+ wines and spirits, silent auctions, featured entertainment and 60’s themed décor. Fabulous open-air layout with a huge dance floor.

Previous Taste of Coral Springs events have contributed over $323,000 to worthwhile charities including Junior Achievement of South Florida, YMCA of North Broward and the Coral Springs Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.

Address:
Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
For more information contact:
Taste of Coral Springs Committee at 954-341-7191

***** Hungry Bear Sub Shop, 3399 Northwest 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33122, (305) 592-2515 and 10521 Southwest 109th Court, Miami, Florida 33178, (305) 595-8385.

Jeff Eats knows and you guys know that “sub” joints are a dime a dozen down here in South Florida…Like anything else, you got some great ones, some good ones and some crap ones. Well! Hungry Bear Sub Shop is one of the great ones. Just so there is no confusion, there are 2-of them in Miami. Now nothing for nothing, Jeff Eats recently “tried” the 10521 Southwest 109th Court outpost—so I can only talk-on that one…

Now for background noise—I’m going to assume that you guys know exactly what this joint looks like and how it works. For you folks who just came in from Venus or Mars—handful of tables, order at/pickup at the counter—sign board with loads of small/large hot and cold subs, handful of salads/sides.

Sampled “items” included…honey mustard chicken sub, tuna salad sub, cheese steak sub, cheese burger sub. As I intimated about 9 seconds ago, Hungry Bear Sub Shop makes some absolutely dynamite subs. Real-nice crispy sub bread and the “fillings” were all delicious.

You guys do know that this food “reviewing” business is 1000 percent subjective…What Jeff Eats might like–you guys might hate and vice versa. So–I’ll leave it up to you to decide if the right “call” was made here.

Hungry Bear Sub Shop is open Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

***** Lee’s Chinese Food Take-Out, 7102 Southwest 117th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183, (305) 271-4891.

Got a real-good Chinese takeout joint for you guys who live/work in Kendall…Lee’s Chinese Food Take-Out.

Let me make this one short and simple…

Jeff Eats has eaten his fair share of South Florida Chinese food—and Lee’s Chinese has to be rated as one of the best Chinese takeout joints that I’ve had the pleasure to come across.

The other evening Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats visited with some friends “down” in Kendall—we picked-up some stuff from Lee’s Chinese…won ton soup, egg rolls, pan fried dumplings, bbq ribs, roast pork fried rice, beef with oyster sauce, shrimp with black bean sauce, honey garlic chicken, roast pork lo mein, mushu chicken—now nothing for nothing, I’m telling you that Lee’s Chinese food was right up there with best of breed. Look! Jeff Eats was born in Brooklyn in 1949—and as a result, I am an absolute expert on what constitutes good-great New York-Jewish Chinese food. For the record, from 1949-1991 Jeff Eats fressed (non Jews look-it up) his way through “countless” Brooklyn-Queens-Manhattan-Long Island Chinese joints–so I “say” I know my stuff…and I am telling you, that Lee’s Chinese is real-good. For those looking for some sort of pecking order…my favorites were the egg rolls, pan fried dumplings and the honey garlic chicken—that said, every dish was delicious.

While I’m pontificating here…You guys do know, that there really is no such thing as “bad” Chinese take-out, don’t you? This kinda food is just a matter of incremental degrees. A liter of Coke and a plate loaded with Chinese stuff in front of a tv—and there really isn’t too much to bitch about, is there? Be honest, who here hasn’t eaten cold Chinese food right out of the frig the next morning–or for that matter, just combined Chinese left-overs and then reheated for 90 seconds in the microwave? Everybody does it…and unless you’re from Mars or something, the “next” day stuff always tastes great.

Anyway…before I go off on another Chinese tangent—let’s just say that Jeff Eats really enjoyed Lee’s Chinese Food.

You can check menu/prices at www.leeschinesefood.com.

Lee’s is open Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11pm, Sunday noon-10pm.

***** What Are Your Favorite Lunch Joints? *****

Real simple…What are your favorite South Florida –Lunch Joints?

***** YOUR FAVORITE DIET *****

The “holidays” are almost behind us (pun intended).

What’s your favorite diet?