***** AJ’s Italian Deli, 151 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33432,
(561) 617-5972.
Got a real good Italian deli for you guys to checkout, AJ’s Italian Deli in Boca Raton.
Real short tale to tell you, yesterday – Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” AJ’s Italian Deli and its food absolutely killed! Order/pickup at counter, small handful of indoor & outdoor tables, reasonably priced menu of breakfast/ soups & salads/ appetizers/ hot & cold subs, pastas/ entrees/ baked goods/ desserts.
Now just between you guys and me, I kinda know my Italian delis… after all, I was born in Brooklyn and I got a ton of friends who are Italian…
With that in mind, I mm telling youse- guys that AJ’s Italian Deli is the real deal and an absolute must try!
* Grand Eventures Presents- TWO FUNNY JEWS WITH NOTHING TO DO!
For you guys who maybe “wondering” – got 6 tickets for the Friday, December 25th, 2026- 1pm Temple Shaarei Shalom show and a 4pm reservation for 6 at Hunan Gardens, 4900 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 498-1898, hunangardensdelray.com.
Christmas Day 2026: 3 terrific Jewish comedians and dinner at one of South Florida’s best Brooklyn Jewish American Chinese Joints!
Jingle Bell Jive! @ Boca Black Box
Jingle Bell Jive is an electric, high-octane concert for the holiday season that features your favorite rock n roll Christmas songs (“Blue Christmas,” “Run Rudolph Run”) mixed with a retro twist on reimagined classics. What if Buddy Holly sang Little Drummer Boy? What if Johnny Cash covered Silver Bells? Starring actors from the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, and led by Jason Cohen who has played Jerry Lee Lewis in over 80 cities, Jingle Bell Jive is the perfect way to boogie into the holiday season!
This contest started on 11/13/26. This contest has a winner.
* Win 2- Happy Wings & Fried Rice $10 Gift Cards.
Jeff Eats got 2- Happy Wings & Fried Rice 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 $10 Gift Cards are good at Happy Wings & Fried Rice, 1752 Hammondville Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, (954) 956-9222.
Got a real good Chinese takeout joint for you guys to checkout, Happy Wings & Fried Rice in Pompano Beach.
Simple tale to tell, yesterday Jeff Eats amd Mrs. Jeff Eats “discovered” Happy Wings & Fried Rice and the joint’s food was right on the money! Takeout Only, hole in the wall decor, reasonably priced chicken wings/ chicken tenders/ fried rice/ seafood/ desserts/ other stuff menu.
Let’s wrap-up Happy Wings & Fried Rice by saying, that the joint’s wings, fried rice, “krab” rangoons and french fries were delicious, that Happy Wings & Fried Rice’s menu- isn’t your “typical” Chinese takeout menu- so don’t go there expecting to find General Tso’s Chicken, Lobster Cantonese, Peking Roast Duck and Hot & Sour Soup, that the joint is open Sunday-Thursday 11am-8pm/ Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm, that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats will definitely be back for Round 2!
* Christmas With Chris Ruggiero/ December 8th & 9th, 2026 7pm/ The Studio At Mizner Park.
Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are big Chris Ruggiero fans!
Tickets Just Went On Sale… TheStudioAtMiznerPark.org
Don’t Miss This Show!
From TheStudioAtMiznerPark.org:
PBS-TV star Chris Ruggiero’s Christmas show features fan favorites from his critically-acclaimed Christmas album such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” as well as songs from his 4 prior albums, all delivered in Chris’s own classic style, and accompanied by the Winter Wonderland Orchestra.
Chris has been touring the country breathing new life into vintage rock and roll tunes, in over 100 towns and cities so far! Working with the same arranger who created all the hits for Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Chris has crafted unique takes on familiar standards that have landed in heavy rotation on SiriusXM and local radio stations coast-to-coast.
You may have seen him singing on Good Morning America or read about his Christmas album in Rolling Stone, but nothing compares to seeing Chris live on stage. Whether you’re a teenager of the 1960s or just love good music, don’t miss one of the most energetic and fun-filled holiday rock and roll shows you’ll ever see from one of today’s fastest-rising stars.
Jimmy Williamson and Friends is an outrageously talented group of musicians-who cover Soul, R&B, Jazz, Fusion, Standard, Show Tunes, Rock and more. If you’re into artists such as Frank Sinatra, Gino Vannelli, The Spinners, Bobby Caldwell, Al Jarreau, Marvin Gaye, The Righteous Brothers, Billy Paul, Player, Firefall, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Orleans, Toto, Wild Cherry and Hall & Oates- then you gotta- go see the group on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 (6pm /Complimentary) at Legends Lounge located in: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073, (954) 977-6700.
For you guys who don’t know the Legends Lounge- I’m telling you that it is one of the coolest “rooms” in all of South Florida-to eat/ drink/ dance and see top notch bands and other live entertainment!
From seminolecasinococonutcreek.com:
Legends Lounge
An elevated lounge experience.
Live entertainment. Top-notch spirits & cocktails. NYY Steak’s signature dishes.
Way-back on 2/15/12 Jeff Eats told you guys about NYY Steak located in the Seminole Casino Creek Coconut Creek- in Coconut Creek. That “review” is down-below…
Long story short, since that “review” was published, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have eaten in NYY something like 5-times, with the latest “outing”- being last night. For what it’s worth, all of the meals that Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats have had, were all right on the money!
Last night, I got to thinking that Jeff Eats rarely if ever hears- NYY Steak mentioned in conversations about South Florida’s best steak-joints. No ifs, ands or buts- the 26oz bone-in-ribeye with grilled onions and French fries- that I had last night and didn’t come close to finishing- could easily be matched against the best of breed down here in sunny South Florida-same story for Mrs. Jeff Eats’ pan seared snapper!
Anyway,
Jeff Eats just wanted to mention NYY Steak to you guys, again…
One of the best-“upscale steakhouses” in South Florida is located at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in- Coconut Creek…That’s right, the casino where you-gotta wear an oxygen mask because the cigarette smoke is so brutal—as part of a recently completed $150,000,000 renovation/expansion has opened an absolutely georgeous looking steakhouse with fabulous food and service. You can check www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com for menu/prices/photos. By the way, NYY is a joint venture–Seminole Indians/New York Yankees (there is another NYY at Yankee Stadium).
NYY…New York Yankees, get it? All kinds, of New York Yankee black/white photos, autographs…no dark wood–or dim lights here…but rather, a great looking open kitchen, light oak woods, bright lights, plenty of glass. Like I said before, an absolutely gorgeous looking joint.
When you check NYY’s menu, try not to get sticker-shock…no question about it- that $51.75 24oz bone in ribeye is “high” even for an upscale steakhouse–Now, I maybe going out on a limb here, but I think- that casino-joints like NYY get a ton of customers using their casino “PLAYER’S CLUB” rewards/points to pay the bill. If I’m right—the restaurant can charge more than what most folks would consider “normal”- because many customers aren’t using real-money. So, if you go there, I think you will find that many of the “diners” are eating on-the-arm.
At this juncture of the discussion, let me tell you that NYY looks totally out of place at the Seminole Casino. Nothing for nothing, but the Seminole Casino isn’t in this boy’s opinion–an upscale looking property. Now, there may-be something more developing at the Seminole Casino that’s gonna get it looking more like the Hard Rock operation in Hollywood-so NYY may eventually make sense, but for right now, NYY looks like a fish out of water. Personally, I don’t see non-casino players making special plans/reservations to eat at NYY, despite the fact that its food is absolutely dynamite.
A recent dinner had me “doing” the aforementioned 24oz ribeye, 28oz porterhouse ($54.75), veal chop milanase ($44.50), roast chicken ($28.50), lemon pepper halibut ($31.50), steak fries ($9.50), lobster mac & cheese ($11). Every item was delicious. On the service front, excellent without the “snotty” know-it-all attitude you find at many upscale steakhouses.
There are two ways to play NYY Steak. You can gamble your heart out…and accumulate points to spend or you can just fork over cash or your credit card at the end of the meal.
NYY Steak is a homerun…pun intended!
NYY Steak is open Monday, Thursday-Sunday 5pm-11pm. The joint is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Over the years…Our South Florida country club has literally had every 50s-70s band. We still like the era, but can you recommend a band that we haven’t seen or had? List of previous bands attached.
Thanks,
JB
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JB,
Very familiar with your country club.
Take a look at Gilligan’s Island’s- The Band.
The group is out of California. I have not seen the act, that said- my sources tell me that the group is absolute – dynamite and is looking to break into the Florida market.
If your club is interested, you can check booking/info:
WILLIAM CLARE ENTERTAINMENT
craig@williamclare.com
727-789-4594
My name is Jeff. I was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1991, I have lived in South Florida and have eaten in so many restaurants down here, that I now consider myself to be a food expert.
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