***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 6/18/23- Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

CHICKEN WITH SPICY GARLIC SAUCE
($13.95- served with choice of roast pork fried rice or steamed rice, wonton or egg drop soup or spring roll)

Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant
5771 Southwest 137th Avenue
Miami
(305) 382-1598
Lates Review: 9/4/23

Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant is an absolute must try!

Posted on September 4th, 2015

***** Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant.

Way-back on April 13, 2014 Jeff Eats told you guys about- Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant in Miami.

Just between us, I hadn’t been back since that “story” appeared.

Long story short, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats ate dinner there last night and I gotta tell you- this joint makes some top-notch delicious stuff.

For our purposes, we’re gonna call Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant an “out of sight, out of mind” situation…trust me, it’s a schlep and a half from Boca Raton!

Anyway,

With “Season” fast approaching, the next time one of your ” visiting out of state friends” asks- “You got any good Chinese restaurants down here?- with your head held high, clothed in your tee shirt/shorts/sneakers’ ensemble- you can tell them all about/or take them to -Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant!

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Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant (Miami)
Posted on April 3rd, 2014 · Chinese Miami

***** Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant, 5771 Southwest 137th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183, (305) 382-1598.

Got a terrific-Chinese joint for you…Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant in Miami.

For what it’s worth, Jeff Eats can’t begin to tell you–how many times in any given month–somebody comes up to me and says–and I paraphrase “Can’t find decent Chinese food down here.” By the way–I counted 3x in March 2014–but who’s counting?

Between Jeff Eats and you–there are actually a load of good Chinese restaurants/take outs down here in Sunny South Florida…just like there are a ton of really good pizza joints down here–but that’s a story for another day!

If you guys check, Jeff Eats’ “Chinese” there are a number of rave Chinese reviews.

Anyway…

Before I get going on Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant–I’m thinking that in NYC, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland (you can pick your favorite non-South Florida City) there are plenty of lousy/horrendous Chinese restaurants. If memory serves me correctly, when the-Eats Family lived in Manhattan from 1979-1991 there was a Chinese restaurant right across the street from our apartment building at the intersection of East 63rd Street and 2nd Avenue that served up some of the most disgusting stuff imaginable—as a matter of fact, there was also a Chinese joint one block away on 2nd Avenue and East 62nd Street that was a close second to the “guy” on 63rd Street. Get the point! If not, this “food reviewing”-deal is a strictly subjective enterprise.

Back to Silver Palace…

Recently ate at Silver Palace and thought that the food was dynamite. Just so you know, the joint has 2-menus. One for us “Brooklyn” folks looking for Jewish-Brooklyn- American Chinese food circa 1957–and another for you folks into “real authentic” (whatever that means? probably garlic squid-but not sure) Chinese food.

The Silver Palace meal…wonton soup, egg drop soup, egg rolls, bbq ribs, sweet & sour pork, roast pork fried rice, pepper steak, garlic chicken, shrimp in lobster/black bean sauce–and I gotta tell you–“imho” this joint could make a real-good living in NYC’s China Town. For those of you who like pecking-orders, the garlic chicken and sweet & sour pork were off-the-chart. By the way, your tee shirt/shorts/flip flop ensemble will definitely work-in this mom & pop joint.

Quick story…

A few months ago, a friend (not gonna mention names) raved about NYC’s– Shun Lee Palace’s food claiming that the Chinese food in South Florida was- and I quote “dog food” …to make a long story short, this same guy and his wife were with Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats when we ate at Silver Palace–and during dinner told me, and I quote-“This food is better than Shun Lee’s, at half-the-price.” Like I said, before, this food reviewing business–is purely a subjective game.

I’ll leave it up to you guys to decide for yourselves—all I know is that Silver Palace’s food was “imho” TERRIFIC!

Silver Palace Chinese Restaurant is open 7 days a week 11am-10pm.

* Happy Father’s Day.

* Father’ Day 2023 @ Warren- American/Whiskey/Kitchen.

For you guys who like to follow Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “social calendar”- tomorrow, the Eats Family will be celebrating Father’s Day 2023- at… Warren- American/Whiskey/Kitchen, 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446, (561) 455-4177 starting around 7:00pm!

Posted on July 5th, 2021

***** Warren- American/Whiskey/Kitchen, 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446, (561) 455-4177.

Got an absolutely killer American-Style joint for you guys to checkout, Warren- American/ Whiskey/ Kitchen in Delray Beach.

Way-back on June 11th, 2021 I told you guys that I had been hearing terrific things about Warren which had literally just opened in Delray Beach and that I planned on giving Warren a shot in the very near future- Long story short, last Saturday night (7/3/21)- Jeff Eats, Mrs. Jeff Eats and two other couples ate dinner at Warren and I gotta tell you guys that Warren didn’t disappoint with its food, decor and service absolutely killing it!

Save me some-time and checkout Jeff Eats’ 6/11/21- story (down- below) for background color…

Right out of the gate, Warren’s mind blowing main dining room’s walls are lined-with something like 1,000 bottles filled with different whiskey, bourbon and scotch brands- its open kitchen allows diners to see “their” food prepared, a separate indoor bar-room’s windows permits- patrons to counter dine/drink on an outdoor patio which also has table seating and is set-up to accommodate live music acts and other entertainment!

On the food front, based on our waiter’s recommendation our party of 6 shared a whole bunch of “dishes”- all of which were delicious…

Crispy Calamari
Caesar Salad
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Gloria’s (KFC) Korean Fried Chicken
Warren’s Damn Good Burger
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Lobster Seafood Bolognese
Roasted Heirloom 1/2 Roasted Chicken
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

If you insist on a pecking order, Jeff Eats would rate Gloria’s (KFC) Korean Fried Chicken, the Warren Damn Good Burger, Lobster Seafood Bolognese and the Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake as the definite home-run stand-outs! Now you guys do know, what I like you may hate and vice versa…for the record, Mrs. Jeff Eats raved about the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, but then again, the name of this blog site is Jeff Eats and not Mrs. Jeff Eats- am I right or am I right!

Let me wrap Warren’s up by saying that this joint is an absolute must try.

You guys can check menu/prices/info at warrendelraycom.

Warren- American/Whiskey/Kitchen is open Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm, closed on Monday.

Originally posted on June 11th, 2021.

* Warren- American/Whiskey/Kitchen.

Hearing absolutely terrific things about Warren, 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446, (561) 455-4177 which opened about a week ago in Delray Beach.

Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have reservations for later this month.

Hearing that the American-Style joint’s food kills, that it has 2 indoor liquor bars that-literally serve everything imaginable, an outdoor patio that in the coming months will feature all types of musical entertainment, a well trained and professional staff, an everyday 3-6pm by the clock happy hour and a decor that is as cool and hip as can be!

As I mentioned a couple of seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have reservations later this month- so be on the look -out for a Warren update…

In the meantime, check warrendelray.com for menu/prices/reservations/info.

By the way, if you beat Jeff Eats to Warren, let me know what you think!

Warren is open Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-10pm, closed on Monday.

***** Mel’s Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, Florida 33467, (561) 530-7947.

A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…

Jeff,

New to South Florida.
Just moved from Bayside, New York to Boynton Beach.
Just turned 76. Lost my husband to cancer 2 years ago.
Would appreciate a recommendation where I could go to meet folks my age who like me enjoy reasonably priced good food and doo wop, 60’s and Motown music.

Thanks,
MM
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MM,

Welcome to sunny South Florida!

Checkout Mel’s Way Bistro in Lake Worth (melsway.com).

Jeff Eats

* Burger King Pilots New Fries n’ Rings Product.

Just trying to keep you guys in the loop…

From qsrmagazine.com:

Burger King Pilots New Fries n’ Rings Product

INDUSTRY NEWS | JUNE 14, 2023

Burger King’s Fries n’ Rings product.
BURGER KING
The side item will be tested in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Burger King will test launch an all new side option that eliminates the choice of French fries or onion rings, called Fries n’ Rings.

Available at select locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale starting June 19 through July 20 (so, just in time for National Onion Ring Day on June 22 ), Guests can now have it their way in an all-new way – with a single order of BK’s signature fries mixed together at last with classic onion rings. Available a la carte or as part of any meal in value, small, medium and large sizes, Fries n’ Rings offers the best of both worlds without ever having to choose how to customize that combo meal side again.

Originally posted on May 15th, 2023.

* The City Of Boca Raton’s Summer Series, The Beach Buoys, A Tribute To The Beach Boys.

The Beach Buoys are one of the best Beach Boys tribute acts in the business.

Just in case you don’t believe Jeff Eats…

This contest started on 6/15/23. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $10 Avellino’s Italian Restaurant Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $10 Avellino’s Restaurant Gift Card to give to one of you guys!

The game- the first 10 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!

The $10 Gift Card is good at Avellino’s Italian Restaurant, 5869 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 332-3544.

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

Posted on February 27th, 2020.

***** Avellino’s Italian Restaurant, 5869 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 332-3544.

Got a real good “mom & pop” Italian joint for you guys to check-out…Avellino’s Italian Restaurant in Delray Beach.

Just between you guys and me, I kinda think that I know my “mom & pop” Italian joints- and I’m telling you guys that Avellino’s in Delray Beach is a winner!

Real simple tale to tell…last night Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Avellino’s and its food absolutely killed! Table/booth seating, reasonably priced appetizers/ salads/ hot & cold subs-panini/ salads/ pastas/ brick oven pizzas/ entrees/ other stuff dinner menu, lunch menu, twilight menu, super pleasant service…and yes- the joint’s dinner entrees come with soup or salad/ pasta side/ garlic rolls.

Let me wrap-up Avellino’s Italian Restaurant by telling you guys- that its brick-oven pizza alone was worth the price of admission. Other than for dough, cheese and tomato sauce I-got no idea as to what else (if anything) went into the the final product- All I can say – off the chart delicious!

You guys can check menu/prices/info at avellinosdelray.com.

The joint is open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm, Sunday noon-9pm.

* Humor!

Bob forgot his wedding anniversary…

His wife was mad. She told him ‘Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!!’

The next morning she saw a large gift-wrapped box in their driveway. She rushed out, opened it, and…

Bob has been missing ever since!

***** Canopy Road Cafe, 12525 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, (904) 379-8928.

Got a real good breakfast-lunch diner for you guys to check-out, Canopy Road Cafe in Jacksonville.

Real simple tale to tell, yesterday afternoon Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Canopy Road Cafe and I gotta tell you – dynamite food/ super pleasant service! Inside table / counter/ booth seating, reasonably priced full boat all day breakfast/ salads/ burgers/ sandwiches/ desserts menu, open 7 days a week 6:30am – 2:15pm.

Just so you guys know, in addition to Jacksonville, Canopy Road Cafe has joints in Tampa/Tallahassee (4)/Sarasota/Lithia/Saint James Florida.

You guys can check menu/prices/locations/info at canopyroadcafe.com.

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- this joint is an absolute must try!

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 6/11/23- The Daybreak Diner).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

PATTY MELT
($13- beef patty/ grilled onions/ melted American cheese on grilled rye with side of french fries)

The Daybreak Diner
3335 Curry Ford Road
Oralndo
(407) 898-8338
daybreak-diner.com
Latest review: 5/8/17

I assure you guys, if you’re into diners- you will really enjoy the food/ service/ decor/ vibe at The Daybreak Diner!

Posted on May 8th, 2017

***** The Daybreak Diner, 3335 Curry Ford Road, Oralndo, Florida 32806, (407) 898-8338.

For our purposes, we’re gonna call The Daybreak Diner in Orlando “an out of sight, out of mind” mom & pop diner joint.

Jeff Eats first told you guys about- The Daybreak Diner way-back on 9/18/12…and the truth be told, I hadn’t been back until this past Thursday (5/4/17)- when Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats did breakfast there!

Long story short, breakfast absolutely killed. Delicious food, reasonable prices, big portions and terrific service!

Now just between you guys and Jeff Eats, I thought that 2017’s The Daybreak Diner was way better than 2012’s The Daybreak Diner! The point, this food “reviewing” gig is purely a subjective thing, you know- what Jeff Eats thinks is sweet, you may think is bitter!

Anyway, The Daybreak Diner which is open Monday-Friday 6am-8pm, Saturday 6am-2pm, closed on Sunday is “probably” a real good joint for you “mom & pop” diner fans to know about!

Posted on September 18th, 2012

***** The Daybreak Diner, 3335 Curry Ford Road, Oralndo, Florida 32806, (407) 898-8338.

The Daybreak Diner…”mom & pop” diner located in Orlando.

I’ll bet you a buck, that without ever setting foot in the door, you guys know exactly what The Daybreak Diner looks like…let’s just say “formicasville” tables/booths. You can check menu/prices at www.daybreakdiner.org.

You regular Jeff Eats’ readers know, that “mom & pop” diners have a special place in my heart. Personally, I’d rather eat breakfast/lunch in a neighborhood diner, than in a bagel joint, fast food restaurant, chain operation. You guys gotta appreciate that most of us-folks of the 50’s-60’s were raised on diners—anyway…

A week or so ago, I was up-in Orlando and came across the Daybreak Diner. All kinds of breakfast stuff, appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, subs/wraps, meat/fish/chicken “meals”- desserts. A quick taste “test” netted Jeff Eats…western omelet with hashbrowns ($6.59), bacon cheeseburger and french fries ($8.50), chicken salad on white toast ($4.95)—everything was just right. Just so we are straight—Was The Daybreak Diner the best “diner” I’ve ever eaten in? Nope! But as “expected”…my party was served decent enough diner food by a super pleasant waitress…suffice it to say, The Daybreak Diner held-up its end of the bargain…the food, the decor, the vibe–just what the “recipe” called for.

So, you Orlandoians and non-locals now know about a mom & pop” diner where you can catch a decent enough breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The Daybreak Diner is open Monday-Friday 6am-8pm, Saturday 6am-2pm, closed on Sunday.