* H&H Bagels to expand nationwide with 25 new locations.

This “monumental news” is for all -transplanted New Yorkers now living in Florida…and all New Yorkers who maybe contemplating a move to Florida!

From bakemag.com:

H&H Bagels to expand nationwide with 25 new locations

Source: H&H Bagels

05.31.2023 By Brian Amick

Iconic New York City bagel shop H&H Bagels has announced it has agreements in place for 25 new restaurants across the country. Currently operating five locations in New York City, H&H Bagels is now expanding outside of the tri-state area for the first time, opening new company-owned and franchised locations in Florida, California, Washington, DC, Virginia, Illinois and Connecticut. A company-owned location will also open at the newly remodeled Penn Station in New York City later this year.

“We’re excited to bring our legendary New York City bagels to cities across the country as part of our expansion plan,” says Jay Rushin, chief executive officer of H&H Bagels. “With each new company-owned and franchise location, we are looking forward to welcoming new customers to the H&H family, while working with like-minded entrepreneurs who are eager to bring an iconic brand and an authentic New York City bagel to cities all across the country.”

H&H Bagels locations under development include:

Los Angeles, California (5-unit franchise development agreement)
Tampa, Florida (5-unit franchise development agreement)
Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia (10-unit franchise development agreement)
Boca Raton, Florida (franchise)
West Palm Beach, Florida (company-owned)
Stamford, Connecticut (franchise)
Chicago, Illinois (company-owned)
Penn Station, New York, New York (company-owned)
The first H&H Bagel franchise location will be in Boca Raton, Florida which is expected to open in the third quarter of 2023. Additionally, the first company-owned locations outside of New York City will be in West Palm Beach, Florida at NORA, the redevelopment of West Palm Beach’s warehouse district and in Chicago, Illinois in Fulton Market. H&H Bagels’ sixth New York City location is expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2023 in the newly renovated Penn Station.

To support national expansion, H&H Bagels is opening a 20,000-square-foot bakery facility in Woodside, Queens. This new facility will provide the brand’s bagels worldwide, utilizing the original recipe and the same artisanal water bagel method that the company has used for over 50 years.

Prospective franchisees can receive more information on the franchise program and H&H Bagels’ new store locations online. (hhbagelsfranchising.com)

This contest started on 5/30/23. This contest has a winner.

* Win 12 Bonomo Turkish Taffy Bars.

Jeff Eats got a package of 12 1.5 oz Bonomo Turkish Taffy Bars ($27 retail value- 3 Vanilla/ 3 Chocolate/ 3 Banana/ 3 Strawberry) to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 27 “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!

Check product information at bonomoturkishtaffy.com

* Memorial Day.

This contest started on 5/28/23. This contest has a winner.

* Win A $20 The Fresh Market Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $20 The Fresh Market Gift Card to give to one of you guys.

The game- the first 20 “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 $20 Gift Card is good at any The Fresh Market location (thefreshmarket.com for locations, info).

***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 5/28/23- Freshness Guaranteed Everything Bagels).

One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu items…

Freshness Guaranteed Everything Bagels
(6 count- $4.08)

Walmart Supercenter
16205 South Military Trail
Delray Beach
(561) 495-8127
walmart.com
Latest Review: 9/21/21

Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Walmart’s- Freshness Guaranteed Everything Bagels are as good if not better than most of the everything bagels being made (costing almost twice as much) by most of Florida’s bagel joints!

Posted on September 21st, 2021.

***** Freshness Guaranteed Everything Bagels.

I don’t know about you guys- but when I’m thinking everything bagels, the name Walmart doesn’t exactly pop into my mind!

That said, yesterday morning I came across “this” package of (Walmart house-brand) Freshness Guaranteed Everything Bagels (6 count- $2.97) in the bakery department of- the Walmart Supercenter, 16205 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 495-8127- and figured for $2.97 I’d take a shot!

Long story short, not bad, not bad at all! Thus far, Jeff Eats has eaten one toasted and one right out of the bag- and I gotta tell you guys- both schmeared with Philadelphia Original Whipped Cream Cheese (Walmart-$4.48, 12oz) definitely got the job done!

You guys can check walmart.com for store locations/info.

^^^^^ National Hamburger Day.

Just in case you guys forgot, today is National Hamburger Day!

There are some real nice- deals, discounts and freebies out there!

From nationaltoday.com:

Every May 28, National Hamburger Day celebrates America’s most iconic food. Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, so it’s only fitting we set aside a whole day for these special sandwiches. Originating in Hamburg, Germany, the hamburger as we know it was developed in Seymour, Wisconsin, a town still famous for its hamburger heroics.

WHEN IS NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY 2023?

The beloved hamburger gets its own day on National Hamburger Day on May 28.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY

Ah yes, the hamburger. A baked bun, beef patty, mustard, ketchup, onion, pickles, with optional cheese. Convenient, cheap, and delicious, the world-famous burger has a storied and uncertain history. No one is quite sure about the origins of the hamburger, other than that it is eponymously named for the town of Hamburg in Germany.

People have been eating cooked meat on bread for centuries, but the association with Hamburg seems to stem from a 1758 recipe for a dish called the “Hamburg Sausage.” Others think the name originates from a cruise company known as the Hamburg America Line, which served its passengers similar sandwiches in the Mid-1800s. To this day, there is little agreement over who actually created the iconic food.

Numerous deli and diner owners across the United States claim that their joint is responsible for inventing the burger. However, there seems to be some consensus amongst historians that the food as we know it today truly gained popularity at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, an event that also gave us the ice-cream cone. However it happened, the hamburger has grown to be one of the world’s most widely consumed food items, found on menus from Texas to Thailand. They can be had for a dollar apiece or made from gourmet ingredients that cost hundreds. However you decide to chow down, this day is for you. Fire up the grill, gather round your friends, and cook up some delicious burgers.

Originally posted on May 6th, 2023.

* Doors Alive.

Definitely one of the best Doors’ tribute acts in the business!

Tickets Just Went On Sale:!

Just picked-up 2 tickets…

Doors Alive

Saturday, May 27th, 2023 (7pm)

Revolution Live
100 SW 3rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Box Office/Info: (954) 449-1025
Tickets: jointherevolution.net (GA- $15/18)

From doorsaliveflorida.com

Doors Alive is dedicated to delivering the most accurate recreation of a live Doors performance that you have ever seen. From the dramatic to the eerie, the jazz influences to the straight up rock and roll, you are guaranteed to be astounded. The band takes control of every room, whether it be a nightclub,concert arena, private event or outdoor festival. Doors Alive is a must see for fans of the original band as well as music lovers intrigued by the mystique that made Jim Morrison and The Doors one of the greatest bands in history

This contest started on 5/26/23.This contest has a winner.

* Win A $25 Chick-fil-A Gift Card.

Jeff Eats got a $25 Chick-fil-A Gift Card to give to one of you guys…

The game- the first 25 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 $25 Gift Card is good at any Chick-fil-A location (chick-fil-a.com for locations, menus, prices, info).

Originally posted on March 15th, 2023.

* Comedian- Peter Fogel.

Tickets Just Went Sale!

Trust Jeff Eats on this one- Peter Fogel is an absolutely brilliant comedian…

Just a taste…

Comedian- Peter Fogel

Friday, May 26th, 2023 (8:30pm)
&
Saturday, May 27, 2023 (7:30pm)

Boca Black Box- 2.0
8221 Glades Road #10
Boca Raton, Florida 33434
Box Office: 561.483.9036
Tickets: General Admission: All Seats $22 (bocablackbox.com / check goldstar.com (discount tickets)

From bocablackbox.com

The star of “Til Death Do Us Part…You First!”- Appearing at the Boca Black Box this May…

Peter Fogel is one of America’s funniest comedians that you’ve never heard of… but have seen countless times on television. From comedy clubs, to cruise ships and Las Vegas theaters, he’s opened for such stars as Rita Rudner, Jimmy ‘J.J’ Walker and Robert Wuhl (HBO’s Arliss). He’s shared the stage or has worked with Jason Bateman, Ed Asner, Shirley Jones, Robin Williams, Harry Anderson, Ray Romano, and Jon Stewart. Peter’s also written for such stars as Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, Bullets Over Broadway.) This is a show you won’t want to miss!

NOTE: This show will be held at The BOX 2.0 – right next door to our main room.