***** Central European Media Enterprises Ltd *****

Got–I think- an interesting stock situation that some of you guys might like…Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: CETV: B-5.96- A-$5.97).

First let me tell you, you gotta do your own DUE DILIGENCE.

In a nutshell, Central European owns/operates television stations in Eastern Europe. A few years back, this stock traded well over 200 bucks a share.

In recent years, Time Warner has slowly but surely been building a hige position in this company. Time Warner currently owns about 40% of the outstanding stock.

Like I said a few seconds ago, you got to do your own research. Mine tells me, that Central European Media which “hasn’t” been too hot business-wise lately is set for a huge turnaround. My research also tells me, that CETV’s stock price has literally been killed the last two weeks or so because it’s a European company and as you know or not know- that everyone and their mother thinks Greece, Spain, Portugal and the rest of Europe are going down the financial drain–so they have been punishing European companies.

The bet here is a business turn around is in the cards and that Time Warner “buys” control of this company. I think that a double in the stock price is very do-able.

* L-TRIBE.

Got an absolutely terrific South Florida based party band for you…L-TRIBE.

Recently caught this 5 piece group at the Seminole Immokalee Casino and I gotta tell you–these “guys” can literally play anything…from the 1950’s–to current hits by artists like Adele, Beyonce, Rhinna and Linkin Park. Over the years, I’ve been to a ton of South Florida weddings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, conventions, holiday parties, lounges, bars, restaurants and I’m telling you that L-TRIBE is right up there with the best bands in our neck of the woods.

When you check L-TRIBE’s website (l-tribeband.com) take a close look at the “BIOS” section. Of note, the band’s drummer/founder Lionel Harrison is the son of the late Wilbert Harrison who in the 1960’s had massive hits with “Kansas City” and “Let’s Work Together.” When “prompted” by the audience, Lionel performs dynamite versions of his father’s legendary songs. Also of note, the group’s female vocalist Selena Serrano is one of South Beach’s hottest club performers- her recent recording “Sound Killa” debuted at #12 on Billboard’s ‘Bubbling Under R&B’ charts. For you old fogeys out there, Selena also “does” some terrific leads on hits like “At Last”–“Bad Girls”–“Respect”–“I Will Survive.”

If this kind of group is up your alley, do yourself a big favor and check them out.

L-TRIBE performs all over South Florida…past appearances included joints like– Blue Martini (Boca Raton, Naples, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach), Hard Rock Seminole Casino, JB’s On The Beach (Deerfield Beach), Smith & Jones (Fort Lauderdale), Riverside Cafe (Vero Beach).

***** Best Coal Oven/Woodfired/Brick Oven Pizza Poll *****

The other day “we” did Best Regular Pizza in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Let’s see what you guys come up with for the best coal oven/woodfired/brick oven pizza in the same counties.

***** Best “Waitered” Burger Poll *****

The other day “we” did the best fast food burgers in Dade, Browad and Palm Beach counties.

Today, we do the best burgers that are served by either a waiter or waitress.

***** Facebook *****

I think that most of you guys know what FACEBOOK is. I’m also thinking that most of you guys know that last Friday morning Face Book went public with an IPO price of $38 a share. As I type, Facebook (NASDQ:FB) is currently trading at $33.01-$33.03. That means, that for right-now, the stock has lost roughly 5 bucks a share…Take it from me, for an IPO to “drop” from it’s offering price in such a “quick” move after coming to market, isn’t good!

Look, I still use a phone like they used back on the old Lassie tv series. You know the one, where Jeff’s mother (or Tommy’s mother, depending on how old you are) would say something like “Jenny, could you get me Linda down at Miller’s Pond.” The point that I’m trying to make, is that I really don’t know too much about this “new thing” called social media.

What I do know, is that you CAN’T have Facebook (which claims 900,000,000 million users) valued at something like $100 billion–only netting $1.9 billion a year in revenue. Now, I could be dead wrong here, but I seriously doubt that most of the folks who currently use Face Book for free- are going to be inclined to ever pay for the service…in addition, I kinda think that most of Facebook’s users have absolutely no interest in the advertisements or products that Face Book currently markets…My thought process also tells me that Face Book is going to have a huge and I do mean a HUGE problem monetizing its business.

So…what initially looked like a “goldmine” IPO may just prove to have been nothing but fool’s gold.

Just thought I’d tell you my Facebook thoughts…Jeff Eats would love to hear yours.

***** Jersey Johnny’s Pizzeria, 1313 Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426, (561) 364-3464.

I don’t know about you guys, but there is no way that Jeff Eats could-not try a pizza joint named Jersey Johnny’s Pizzera… betcha a dime, that I’ll soon be hearing from Mike’s Bayridge Pizzeria, Flatbush Boys Burgers, Joey Chan’s Staten Island PizzerIa, Leon’s Atlantic City Subs, Tony’s Bronx Deli—so be it!

Anyway…last week Mrs. Jeff Eats had some folks over to the house and did a “takeout” from Jersey Johnny’s Pizzeria… antipasto salad, Caesar salad, 16″ round pizza, 16″ sicilian pizza, meatballs marinara, penne ala vodka, fettuccini alfredo, veal parmigiana, sausage & peppers. At this stage of the discussion you can check www.jerseyjohnnyspizza.com for menu/prices.

Let me make this one real simple, Jersey Johnny’s Pizzeria gives you a ton of food for cheap money…Now you and I both know, that cheap doesn’t necessarily mean good…

I’m glad to report- that every “dish” that we had was A-OK. For sure, some were better than others, but not one disappointed. I will tell you, that the pizzas were really good and the meatballs marinara were dynamite.

Like I mentioned 33 seconds ago, we did takeout…Just so you know, the joint has plenty of tables, so you can eat there.

One final thought, some of you guys maybe wondering how Mrs. Jeff Eats “selected” Jersey Johnny’s in the first place? Just so you know, one of her closest girlfriends-Judy recommended the joint so that’s how that tune really got played.

Jersey Johnny’s is open Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-midnight, Sunday 11am-9pm.

***** Orange Sunshine *****

If 1960’s rock n’ roll cover bands are your deal…then you gotta checkout Orange Sunshine–a local quintet that does some of the best Beatles-Turtles-Beach Boys-Box Tops-Rascals
covers that you will ever hear.

Although this “local” group has only been around for 2-years–it has garnered an absolutely enormous following. During the past year, Orange Sunshine has appeared at numerous casinos, parks, country clubs and bar-restaurants. Two weeks ago, I and about 5,000 others caught them at Greynold’s Park in North Miami where they opened for Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals– and they killed it…I am telling you, these guys are right-up there with the best 60’s cover bands that I have seen in South Florida.

Like I said before, if you like-love 60’s rock n’ roll…you gotta check Orange Sunshine out. The band has a number of upcoming “free” South Florida gigs booked–so for the price of zip, zippo, nada–you can have a really great time.

You can check Orange Sunshine’s audio/video/playlist/schedule at www.orangesunshine.biz.

***** Best Regular Pizza Poll *****

The other day “we” did best fast-food burgers in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Let’s see what you guys come up with…looking for the best “regular” pizza (not coal oven) in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Park Tavern, 32 Southeast 2nd Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33444, (561) 265-5093.

A few months ago- Park Tavern an “American Style” indoor/outdoor patio seating joint opened in Delray Beach. You can check menu/prices at www.parktaverndelray.com. The site also has a couple of photos, so you’ll know what Park Tavern looks like.

I gave Park Tavern a “shot” the other night for dinner…tried the Maryland crab cake, chopped salad, bbq pork ribs, bacon cheeseburger. Everything sampled was OK, but that’s about it.

Now-I may be going out on a limb here, but my gut tells me that Park Tavern isn’t going to last for very long. Nothing for nothing, but in addition to the food just being “so-so”- I didn’t like the joint’s “vibe”— Can’t really explain it, but Park Tavern is missing that certain “je ne sais quoi.”

For Park Tavern’s owners’ sake, I hope I’m wrong.

Park Tavern is open Sunday-Wednesday 5pm-midnight, Thursday-Saturday 5pm-2am.

***** Sharpie’s Hoagies, 13101 West Sunrise Boulevard, Sunrise, Florida 33323, (954) 845-0999.

Sharpie’s calls them hoagies…

Depending on where you are “from”—feel free to apply your own terminolygy:
subs
heroes
grinders
blimpies
poor boys
po’ boys
rockets
spuckies
torpedoes
tunnels
wedges
zeppelins

In any event, Sharpie’s Hoagies located in Sunrise “makes”- 8″ & 12″ ———(fill in the blanks), kaiser roll sandwiches and salads.

Gave this joint a shot the other day “trying”… chicken salad, tuna salad, crab meat, ham/genoa salami/cappacola/provolone cheese subs—and I gotta tell you, the subs were absolutely dynamite. Sharpie’s uses a nice crusty bread and really loads its sandwiches up. The 4 sampled-subs were right up there with the best that I’ve had down here in South Florida. If I had to single out one for special mention—the chicken salad was my favorite.

In closing, you may call Sharpie’s “submarine sandwich” what you’d like…just don’t call it Ray or Ray-J.

Sharpie’s Hoagies is open Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, closed on Sunday.