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* PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA SECOND ANNUAL CRAFT BEER AND BURGER BASH *

Posted on May 24th, 2013 · American Music/Events/Other Palm Beach Gardens · 13 Comments »

* PGA NATIONAL RESORT & SPA SECOND ANNUAL CRAFT BEER AND BURGER BASH *

Jeff Eats literally just got this press release.

I know it’s dated April 30, 2013—but Jeff Eats just got it…and it’s still not too late to get “early bird” tickets.

This “one” sounds like it could be an awesome event…

All the “beer” and “burgers” your stomach can handle for 40 bucks—while you party with 1,999 of your dearest and closest friends.

For those who don’t know, PGA National Resort & Spa is a world class hotel/resort located in Palm Beach Gardens.

I’ll do some “snooping” around and get you guys more intricate details…like who the beer-burger players will be!

One final thought–last year’s best burger winner Chuck Burger Joint will be “back”- so, we know that at least one of the players is top shelf..catch Jeff Eats’ 9/30/11 review for this joint–in 2011 its food and decor were absolute dynamite.

**** May 26, 2013 Update;
The following restaurants/food providers will be in attendance:
The Corner Cafe
111 Forks
Cha Cha’s
Burger Bar
Talay Tai
Chuck Burger Joint
Sweet’s Raw Bar
Burger Heaven
Vic & Angelo’s/The Office
Whole Foods
Mrs. Smokey
Four Season Resort
Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
Hogsnappers
Hurricane Cafe
Miller’s Garden Ale House
CR Chicks
Rachel’s Steakhouse

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PGA National Resort & Spa Second Annual Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash
The event gives the area’s most popular burger restaurants the opportunity to showcase their fare in addition to competing in the biggest burger throw down in Palm Beach County.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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PRLog (Press Release) – Apr. 30, 2013 – PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — PGA National Resort and Spa will host the Second Annual Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash to benefit Surfrider Foundation, Palm Beach County Chapter, on June 15, 2013 from noon to 4pm. Top burger destinations in the Palm Beaches, have been hand selected by a panel of food and beverage experts to be part of the 2013 Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash. The event gives the area’s most popular burger restaurants the opportunity to showcase their fare in addition to competing in the biggest burger throw down in Palm Beach County.
The winning restaurants chef as decided on by consumer votes by Burger Ballot votes will be presented with the “King of All Burgers” trophy to display proudly in their restaurant.The Craft Beer Festival and Burger Bash expects to draw the attention of approximately 2,000 guests. In addition to great burgers, highlights include:
A Craft Beer Garden with a selection of over 80 craft beers from Florida and beyond for sampling in your souvenir 2 oz glass
Live musical entertainment
A Vendor Village chock full of shopping opportunities
A home brewing demonstration
Visit www.pgabeerandburger.eventbrite.com for more information or to purchase advanced $40 tickets. *Tickets will be sold for $45 at the door the day of the event.
*2,000 tickets available total. Your ticket cost includes unlimited craft beer and burger samples while supplies last!
Take the elevator home and stay the night with the PGA National Resort Beer & Burger Bash! Or stay the night with us and enjoy a special rate of just $169 for overnight accommodations plus two tickets by calling resort reservations at 855-896-4762 or book online (https://bookings.ihotelier.com/PGA-National-Resort-and-Sp…).
*Resort fees are additional.

Contact Email : ***@pgaresort.com
Source : PGA National Resort & Spa
Phone : 561-627-2000
City/Town : Palm Beach Gardens – Florida – United States
Industry : Event, Hotels
Tags : Beer, food, burgers, festival, palm beach gardens
Last Updated : Apr 30, 2013
Shortcut : http://prlog.org/12128458

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* The Grass Roots At The Mardi Gras Casino *

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 · Deals Hallandale Beach Music/Events/Other · 32 Comments »

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* The Grass Roots At The Mardi Gras Casino *

For those of you guys “into” 60’s Rock N Roll…Tuesday Night June 18, 2013 at 8pm The Grass Roots will be in concert at the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach.

Jeff Eats has seen The Grass Roots a number of times and they are absolutely terrific. By the way, Jeff Eats’ friend-Mark Dawson is the band’s lead singer, so if you see him at the “Meet & Greet” tell him I said–HELLO! For what it’s worth…in Jeff Eats’ humble opinion, The Grass Roots were one of the top bands back in the 60’s and are definitely right up there with the best 60’s bands currently working the “oldies” circuit. By the way, if you speak to Mark do Jeff Eats a big favor and -don’t mention the word “oldies” to him…kinda touchy, if you know what I mean? Terms like “classic,” “revolutionary,” “inspiring” & “ground breaking” will get you better photos and more legible autographs from Mark and the other Grass Roots.

Tickets just went on sale at Mardi Gras Casino’s website www.mardigrascasinofl.com. Tickets are $10, $15, $25—and based on the setup that Jeff Eats saw at the casino’s- The Lovin’ Spoonful concert…every seat in the house works.

Like I said 3 seconds ago, you can buy tickets at www.mardigrascasinofl.com. The site also has some nice “history” on the band and special player/meal deals which maybe of interest to some of you guys.

Finally, Jeff Eats is gonna try and make this show…it all depends on how Mrs. Jeff Eats’ 5:30pm dentist appointment goes…

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***** FOODBEAST *****

Posted on May 23rd, 2013 · Deals Music/Events/Other · 3 Comments »

***** FOODBEAST *****

Jeff Eats recently came across a really cool website FOODBEAST—www.foodbeast.com

The site “describes” itself as:

“FOODBEAST is the premiere food news resource. A one-stop location for food news, culture and entertainment. Birthed from a small apartment in Orange County, with the goal of providing a clean display of current food trends, products and industry information. Written by and for the average eater.”

FOODBEAST will keep you plenty busy–with tons of articles/photos about restaurants and other food “things.”

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***** Shula Burger *****

Posted on May 21st, 2013 · American Delray Beach Fast Food Fort Lauderdale Kendall Miami Tampa · 64 Comments »

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***** Shula Burger *****

Let’s do this one together…
In recent months- Jeff Eats has been “watching” Shula Burger being built at the Delray Marketplace in Delray Beach….this burger chain is “fronted” by Don Shula who was the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback in 1970-1973…strike that, Bob Griese and Earl Morrall were the quarterbacks and Shula was the head coach.
Anyway…
This guy Shula- who incidentally was born on Januray 30, 1930 currently has his name on a “ton” of different restaurants here in South Florida and around the USA. In addition to the aforementioned (the lawyer in me) Shula Burger, Shula is involved with Shula’s Steak House, Shula’s 2, Shula’s 347 Grill, Shula’s Bar & Grill and Shula’s On The Beach. For the researchers out there, you can check www.shula.com for details/menus/locations about the Shula restaurant empire.
Now back to Shula Burger which currently has 4 locations…Tampa, Kendall- Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Islamorada-Florida Keys…and a new location scheduled to open on June 10, 2013 in the Delray Marketplace, Delray Beach, Florida..
Now nothing for nothing…although Shula Burger has 4 locations, Jeff Eats has never eaten in one, nor met anyone who has eaten in one, nor met anyone who has talked about plans to eat in one.
Now to the point…
This afternoon, I stopped by the Delray Marketplace and took a close look at the physical layout of the almost finished restaurant. It’s– a you order at the counter/they bring it to the table deal. The store looks absolutely dynamite with inside and outdoor patio seating. The menu features burgers with all kinds of toppings, fries, hot dogs, salads, shakes, beer & wine. Take a look at www.shulaburger.com for menu/prices/locations/photos–this way you’ll know what Jeff Eats considers a dynamite-look, because you may not—different strokes for different folks!
Anyway…here’s the plan.
1. For those of you who have already eaten in a Shula Burger, please give Jeff Eats the skinny on it (before June 10, 2013 would be nice).
2. Jeff Eats is gonna try #5 right after it opens.
3. For those of you who haven’t eaten at a Shula Burger, either eat at one of the first-4 or try #5 right after it opens on June 10, 2013.
4. We all meet back here on June 15, 2013 to compare notes.
And…should you be captured, Jeff Eats will deny any knowledge of this mission.
One final note…since Coach Shula will soon be celebrating his 84th birthday to give you some perspective, I thought you guys would like to know that the first White Castle opened in 1921, the first MacDonald’s opened in 1940, the first Burger King opened in 1954, the first Sonic Drive-In opened in 1953, the first In-N-Out opened in 1948 and the first Wendy’s opened in 1969…and you thought that Jeff Eats was just another pretty face.

***** Update-June 14, 2013 *****

The new Shula Burger in the Delray Marketplace opened for business on June 10, 2013. Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats gave it a “shot” last night (6/13/13).

As Jeff Eats’ “original” article indicated- the joint is a very handsome-modern looking fast-food restaurant…there is both inside and outdoor patio seating. You order at the counter/servers bring the food to your table.

Shula’s menu is loaded with burgers/toppings, a couple of sandwiches, a hot dog, a handful of salads, shakes, a handful of sides, beer/wine. You can check menu/prices at www.shulaburger.com

The skinny—Jeff Eats had a Shula Burger ($6.49-American cheese/shaved lettuce/tomato/pickle)—Mrs. Jeff Eats had a turkey burger ($7.99-turkey patty/baby greens/tomato/red onion/herb mayo)…we shared an order of French fries ($2.49), sweet potato tots ($3.99), onion rings ($4.29)…every item was real good/timely-delivered/hot.

Let me wrap this one up for you this way…

Shula Burger can definitely hold its own against most of South Florida’s fast-food burger players (not going to list them, but you guys know who they are). For sure, Jeff Eats thought that $4.29 for 3 onion rings was a bit to pricey–but then again-Shula’s French fries ran circles around the crinkle cut fries that Jeff Eats recently had at Shake Shack’s Boca Raton outpost. Look! I could sit here all-day and nit-pick things about every player in this space…suffice it to say, I would definitely eat at Shula Burger in the Delray Marketplace-again.

Nothing for nothing…

Since this is a Jeff Eats “story” you do “know” that my inner-self is saying…”Hey Jeff Eats, the Delray Marketplace is going to be a fiasco-white elephant, can Shula Burger really make-it there? To my inner-self… For right now, let’s leave it- that if things are based solely on food, Shula Burger should be just fine!

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***** Cory Kahaney *****

Posted on May 21st, 2013 · Music/Events/Other · 5 Comments »

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***** Cory Kahaney *****

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats recently “caught” comedian Cory Kahaney’s act…and I gotta tell you, this lady–is as funny and clever as can be.

You guys do know that Jeff Eats has an eye-for-talent, don’tcha?…after-all, back in 1973 at New York’s Improv–he spotted newcomers Freddie Prinze, JJ Walker, Andy Kaufman, Steve Landsberg and Al Franken and predicted that they would all become huge stars–and in Franken’s case, a United States Senator to boot.

In all seriousness, check Kahaney’s website www.corykahney.com—for videos/schedule.

From what I understand, Kahaney is currently being booked for a number of 2013-2014 South Florida condo/country club/theatre dates.

If you enjoy laughing your head-off, make it your business to catch Cory Kahaney the next time she’s down here in sunny South Florida.

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***** Reader Scott Mark Comes Through *****

Posted on May 21st, 2013 · Fort Lauderdale Music/Events/Other · 4 Comments »

***** Reader Scott Mark Comes Through *****

Last night-Jeff Eats got the following e-mail from long time reader Scott Mark..

From: Scott Mark
Date: May 20, 2013, 6:52:26 PM EDT
To: Devon3746@aol.com
Subject: Fort Lauderdale Great American Beach Party

Message Body:
Jeff,
Just wanted to let you and your readers know about an upcoming party this Saturday May 25th from 10:00 am until 10 pm. Fort Lauderdale is putting on their Great American Beach Party. From what I’m reading, they will be have two different stages that will have several different bands, from Oldies, to Classic Rock, to an 80’s tribute. They will also have a classic car show. It’s also going to have several different activities for the families…. At night, they will be showing a movie on the beach. For more information, everyone can log onto www.fort Lauderdale.gov. The site will give you much more info on getting there, where to park, etc. Also they have a full schedule of what’s going on through out the day. I hope this helps….. It sounds like a lot of fun
-This mail is sent via contact form on Jeff Eats http://jeffeats.com
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I gotta tell you, Scott Mark really came through for Jeff Eats and you guys. In the “hustle and bustle” of daily life, Jeff Eats totally missed-telling you about this terrific FREE EVENT scheduled- for Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 10am-10pm—on the Fort Lauderdale Beach at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. As Scott described, a huge event featuring all kinds of family activities, food, music. You can check www.fortlauderdale.gov for info/band schedules.

*****One real quick note…Jeff Eats checked the music schedule—in addition to featuring some of South Florida’s top tribute bands—the Great American Beach Party is going to have BOOGIE KNIGHTS- rated by many as America’s top 70’s disco tribute-act. The band will perform two shows-4:50pm and at 7:30pm. Jeff Eats has seen Boogie Knights and I gotta tell you– that this Las Vegas based arena band puts on an absolutely amazing show–that should not be missed.

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* FAKES vs. FAKES *

Posted on May 18th, 2013 · Music/Events/Other · 11 Comments »

* FAKES vs. FAKES *

Jeff Eats got a real good one for you this morning…

Beatles tribute band–“Rain A Tribute To The Beatles” is suing its co-producer for bringing another Beatles tribute band “Let It Be” to Broadway this coming July. Here’s the beautiful part…Rain in its federal lawsuit claims that Let It Be infringes on Rain’s copyright which is the life’s work of musicians Mark Lewis, Joe Curatolo, Ralph Castelli and Joe Bithorn.

For what it’s worth, Jeff Eats has seen the Rain-show and all these 4 guys do is impersonate John, Paul, John and Ringo—singing, talking, dressing like The Beatles. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ORIGINAL GOING ON IN THEIR SHOW except the guy “playing” Paul is a righty and the real-Paul is a lefty. Trust me on this one, the guy trying to be Paul isn’t trying to be different he just can’t play the bass left handed.

FAKES vs. FAKES…is there no honesty among thieves?

Or as The Beatles once said…HELP!

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* Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter *

Posted on May 17th, 2013 · Music/Events/Other · 15 Comments »

* Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter *

HBO is currently airing a movie named–Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter…”President Abraham Lincoln moonlights as a vampire hunter after learning that his mother was killed by bloodsuckers in this wildly fun supernatural action thriller adapted from the genre-bending novel.”

So let Jeff Eats get this straight…Abraham Lincoln, arguably America’s greatest president—was also a vampire hunter!

You do what you want with this one.

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* MARDI GRAS CASINO DOES 60’s *

Posted on May 16th, 2013 · Hallandale Beach Music/Events/Other · 30 Comments »

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* MARDI GRAS CASINO DOES 60’s *

Most of you guys know that Jeff Eats is a huge fan of 1950s-1960s Rock N Roll.

During the past 20 or so years that I’ve been down here in South Florida, I have seen a huge number of 50s-60s recording acts and oldies tribute/cover bands. The list of recording acts is virtually “endless” with The Turtles, The Zombies, The Crystals, The Duprees, The Contours, Joey Dee & The Starliters, The Shirelles, The Beach Boys, The Drifters, The Critters, being on it—and for sure, Jeff Eats has never met a 50s-60s band/act that he didn’t like. Some are better than others—but give or take a very rare one, they all get the job done. While I’m on the subject of “top notch” South Florida 50s-60s cover bands Whitestone–Viva Classic Rock N Roll Band–The Shindigs–The Fabulons–Orange Sunshine–Rocky & The Rollers immediately come to mind. On top notch South Florida 50s & 60s “track” groups, Joey Dale & Gigolos, Brylcream, Sha-Boom, Lola & The Saints and Amanda & the Earth Angels are 5 of the best.

Now to the point…

Jeff Eats wants to give you guys who like this kind of stuff–a heads up!

From what I understand, the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach is “now” setting its sights on the “60’s rock n roll crowd”—last Tuesday night, the Mardi Gras had- The Lovin’ Spoonful and earlier today-announced a 2013 concert calendar that includes–The Grass Roots, Jay & The Americans, The Manhattans, The Association, The Atlanta Rhythm Section and The Marshall Tucker Band.

The next scheduled concert is Tuesday Night, June 18th at 8pm—The legendary group The Grass Roots will be performing…and for what it’s worth—Jeff Eats has seen the current Grass Roots’ lineup twice in concert and I am telling you that they are absolutely amazing–right up there with the best “60’s” acts working in America today. The group- which had such hits as “Midnight Confessions” and “Where Were You When I Need You” has sold millions of records and in their hey-day, was on the Billboard charts for something like 307 consecutive weeks—Tickets go on sale May 24, 2013.

You can check www.mardigrascasinofl.com for concert schedule/to buy tickets. Mardi Gras Casino’s phone number: (954) 924-3000.

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Spadini’s Pizzeria (Boca Raton)

Posted on May 15th, 2013 · Boca Raton Deals Fast Food Italian Pizza Subs/Salads · 54 Comments »

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***** Spadini’s Pizzeria (Boca Raton)

Early this morning, Jeff Eats told you guys about Spadini’s Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7420. The jist of that “article” was that Jeff Eats had heard terrific things about this relatively -new pizza joint (it opened in February 2013) and had “plans” to give it a shot in the near future. That original article is down below.

To make a long story short…

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats decided to take food out tonight.

Items ordered… chopped salad (large $9.50), 16″ plain pizza (Wednesday Night Special $8), chicken parmigiana hero ($9.95), sausage & peppers hero ($8.95), penne alla vodka ($11.95)…and I gotta tell you, everything we had was delicious. A special shoutout to the pizza—let’s just say, that Spadini’s knows how to make a real New York Slice—thin crust, delicious sweet sauce, great tasting mozzarella. By the way, the heroes were big enough to feed two people–and featured a really tasty-lightly toasted bread.

Spadini’s Pizzeria is an absolute “hole in the wall”—a few tables inside and even fewer outside. You order at the counter/you pickup at the counter.

Based on the food that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “had”—Spadini’s is right up there with the best “mom & pop” red sauce joints in sunny South Florida.

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

Finally, Spadini’s has a whole bunch of “specials”—like $8- 16″ pizzas on Wednesday and buy 2 heroes and get 1 free on Monday…so “ASK” what “deals” are on the table-before you order…Capice!

*****

Nothing for nothing…

Jeff Eats is hearing amazingly-fabulous-incredible “things” about a relatively new Boca Raton pizza joint…Spadini’s Pizzeria.

Just so we are straight with each other, Jeff Eats hasn’t gotten to the joint yet, but at least 7-maybe 11 or maybe it was 13 people (who have eaten there) told me that this “hole-in-the wall” turns out some of the best New York Style pizza/subs/other stuff that they have had- since migrating down here from Brooklyn, New York– Montclair, New Jersey–Hartford, Connecticut– Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania– Cortland, New York–Chicago, Illinois.

Being a top notch “reporter”- this morning Jeff Eats called Spadini’s Pizzeria and spoke to its owner 31 year old Thomas Sellick. Sellick told me that he has lived in South Florida for about a year and prior to coming down- he learned his “craft” working in his family’s Northport, New York (for those who don’t know, that’s part of Long Island) pizza joints. He told me that he opened for business on February 7, 2013—just so you know, Sellick bought out Mizner Plaza Pizza (reviewed 11/28/12), 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton… did a drop of cosmetic surgery—and with new recipes and menus in hand re-opened as Spadini’s Pizzeria. Sellick told me that he has the same seating as Mizner Plaza had-that being a handful of tables inside and a handful outside. He also said-the joint works on an “order at the counter/pickup at the counter” system–but if you “want” he or one of his “guys” will bring the food over to your table.

Anyway…

Like I said, Jeff Eats is hearing terrific things about Spadini’s Pizzeria. If you get there before I do, I’d apprecaite hearing your thoughts.

You can check Spadini’s website www.spadinispizzeria.com for menu/prices/photos/other stuff.

Spadini’s Pizzeria, 134 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, (561) 826-7123—is open Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday noon-9pm.

The 64,000 Dollar Question:
Are the opinions of the folks from Montclair, Hartford, Pittsburgh, Cortland and Chicago-to be trusted on what consitutes top-notch New York Style pizza? We “know” that the Brooklyn folks are qualified, but-the others?—Jeff Eats is just asking!

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