Gilchrist’s, Downbeach Deli, and Dock’s: 247 years of legendary Atlantic City dining
By Bruce Klauber On the surface it would seem that Gilchrist’s, the Downbeach Deli and Dock’s Oyster House have little in common. After all, their menus and their specialties are poles apart. Gilchrist’s has long been known for its great breakfasts, Downbeach Deli is...Tony’s Baltimore Grill: An Atlantic City tradition since 1927
By Bruce Klauber There was a time when there were lines of people that stretched around the block, all waiting to get in to eat at Tony’s Baltimore Grill. While that may not often be the case today, the 90-year-old restaurant continues to update and thrive, and...Sammy Davis, Jr: The world’s greatest entertainer and his ties to the World’s Playground
By Bruce Klauber It’s been said by more than one show business industry expert through the years that the late and legendary Sammy Davis, Jr. was the greatest entertainer who ever lived. He was certainly among the most versatile. He was a world-class dancer, singer,...When there was great shopping in Atlantic City
By Bruce Klauber There was a time, from around the early 1930s to the late 1960s, when Atlantic City was a shopper’s paradise. All types of retail stores lined Atlantic and Pacific avenues, to say nothing of the shops on the Boardwalk. Customers could buy anything...
