Portraits of former East Coast Grill family and friends generated with Lensa AI made possible this just-for-fun 2025 staff reunion. Part one features names beginning with the letters A, B, C.
ECG Family & Friends: 2025 AI Reunion — A, B, C
Category: Chef Chris Schlesinger
The Moveable Feast: To Hell and Back, by Evan F. Mallett, July 19, 1995
"The fact is, East Coast Grill has taken barbecue to a scientific level — without giving up the soul that makes soul food so soulful… ”
Cooking: Rubbing You Right, by Kristen Bisson, July 19, 1995
"From the same flavorful fountain of success that brought us The Blue Room, East Coast Grill, Jake and Earl’s Barbecue, Inner Beauty Hot Sauces and several cookbook collaborations now comes Inner Beauty Spice Rubs."
Boston’s Most Beloved Bartender: Smiley, by Jonathan Soroff, April 12, 1995
“'Bartending is one of the last professions that still has a mystique,' Singleton, who is widely known as 'Smiley' and has been at it for 19 years. A teetotaler himself, he describes his regulars as 'very sophisticated, interesting people, who are extremely knowledgeable about the world. I learn a lot from them, and they learn a lot from me. I’ve been known to give lectures from behind the bar.' In keeping with the restaurant’s Southern flavor, Singleton’s most common request is for Margaritas, but there isn’t a cocktail, no matter what you call it, that throws him. 'There are basically four, maybe five, drinks, and everything else is just a variation on the theme.
Wall-to-wall renovation of an iconic Inman Square landmark restaurant, by Bailey Davol Studio Build, circa 2017
"East Coast Grill, Cambridge, MA — Wall-to-wall renovation of this iconic Inman Square landmark restaurant. A fresh look for new owners and a new era of authentic dining experiences."
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