Knife & Fork Inn: 112 years old and counting
By Bruce Klauber The years 1900 to 1920 were a time of unprecedented growth in Atlantic City. Records show that in 1890, the city’s population was around 13,000. By 1915, the number of residents was close to 52,000. When weekend visitors were factored in, let’s just...‘The Lemon Sisters:’ A charming, and almost unknown film about Atlantic City
By Bruce Klauber Several fine movies have been made about Atlantic City going back to the silent film days. The best-known of these are “Atlantic City,” and “The King of Marvin Gardens.” Coming in a close second are “Snake Eyes,” “Owning Mahowny,” and maybe even the...Bassist Andy Lalasis: A career surrounded by greatness
By Bruce Klauber Bassist Andy Lalasis is known as a “first call player.” For those not in the music business, when any top-tier singer, band, orchestra or ensemble is in need of a bass player – whether the genre is pop, jazz, fusion, rock, funk, country music or...It happened at the 500 Club: The night that Martin and Lewis became a team
By Bruce Klauber The story of how Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis first teamed up has been told and retold with many variations, mostly by Jerry Lewis. What we are certain of is that their debut as a comedy team took place at Atlantic City’s 500 Club, at 6 Missouri Ave.,...
