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| Mr Robert's favorite dish was anything with meat and potatoes |
6222 South Parkway
Chicago, IL
The Robert’s Show Club (also referred to as "Show Lounge") was the epitome of Black refinement. Established in 1954, Herman Roberts introduced the South Side of Chicago to entertainers such as Sammy Davis Jr., Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington, Count Basie, Gene Krupa, and Sarah Vaughan. The Robert’s Show Club was famous for its Mambo and Cha-Cha nights and infamous for its “Jewel Box Review.” This club also help launch the careers of notables as Redd Foxx, Della Reese, George Kirby and Dick Gregory.
source:www.hermanroberts.com
'The South Side'
Pork Chops and Scalloped Potatoes
Dedicated to Mr. Herman Roberts
(1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork loin or rib chops
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (5-oz) package scalloped potatoes
1 (2-oz) jar diced pimiento, drained
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
Cook pork chops in a lightly greased large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
Remove pork chops from skillet, and set aside.
Prepare scalloped potatoes in skillet according to package directions for the stove top.
Stir in diced pimiento, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Top with pork chops.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
Uncover and cook 5 more minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Contrary to popular belief, the ratio of White musicians performing on the 'Chitlin Circuit' was significantly higher than Black entertainers performing in White establishments. Musicians such as Gene Krupa, enjoyed making regular appearances at places like Robert's Show Lounge; making them some of the first "cross-over" acts in music history.
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