The 2000s

2000 — How to Cook Meat.

2000 — Sweet Bounty Returns: Sea Scallops.

April 11, 2000 — Chris Schlesinger, of East Coast Grill & Raw Bar, says he always jokes with his students that “if my hands were cut off, I could replace them with tongs.” (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
April 11, 2000 — [Editorial note: If anyone is feeling confused, Chef was probably joking about a certain Tim Burton film, that was popular in the 1990s. Here’s a hint: “Christopher Tonghands.”] (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

2001 — At Home with Ron and Joyce Della Chiesa.

2001 — In Massachusetts, Name Chefs Devote Themselves to Seafood.

2002 — Let the Flames Begin.

March 26, 2002 — Left to right, Steve Johnson of the Blue Room, Ihsan Gurdal of Formaggio Kitchen, and Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill, sampling Wolf’s Neck Farm steaks that were cooked on the grill at the Blue Room. (Photo by Tom Herde/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

2003 — Barbecue? You Could Do It in Your Sleep.

2003 — A Lesson Not Learned in School: Using What’s at Hand.

May 11, 2004 — Chris Schlesinger owner/operator of East Coast Grill, grilling some vegetables. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
May 11, 2004 — A plate of ribs with chipotle barbecue sauce at East Coast Grill. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
June 26, 2004 — Chris Schlesinger, cookbook author and definitely one of the “Masters of the Grill”. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage for Gourmet Magazine)
June 26, 2004 — Chris Schlesinger, cookbook author during Gourmet Magazine Presents “Masters of the Grill” at Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, California, United States. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage for Gourmet Magazine)
June 26, 2004 — Chris Schlesinger, cookbook author, Suzanne Tracht, executive chef, Jar, John “Doc” Willoughby, executive editor, Gourmet Magazine and Mark Peel, executive chef and owner, Campanile. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage for Gourmet Magazine)
June 26, 2004 — Chris Schlesinger, cookbook author, Suzanne Tracht, executive chef, Jar, John “Doc” Willoughby, executive editor, Gourmet Magazine and Mark Peel, executive chef and owner, Campanile. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/WireImage for Gourmet Magazine)

2005 — Our Story, by Chris Schlesinger.

March 12, 2005 — Husband and wife Tiffany and Kojo Kufu enjoy dinner at the East Coast Grill. (Photo by Essdras M Suarez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
January 4, 2005 — Inman Square, condos above the East Coast Grill. (Photo by Michael Fein/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

2006 — My Week as a Waiter.

Circa 2006 — “Serve up a succulent turkey that has a balance of moist white and dark meat using chef Chris Schlesinger’s technique for preparing and roasting a bird.” Brined and Roasted Turkey (link to video). (Photo by Martha Stewart Living)
April 5, 2006 — East Coast Grill’s Hell Night host, “Dr. Pepper” aka George Greenidge, Sr., hams it up. During baseball season, Greenidge is a fixture around Fenway park, selling sausages. (Photo by Evan Richman/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
April 5, 2006 — Bill Pimental copes with eating a super spicy rib, as Jennifer Sahatjian looks on, during Hell Night at the East Coast Grill. This is the couple’s sixth Hell Night at the restaurant where they met. (Photo by Evan Richman/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Owner Jim Economides inside All Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Square. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Julio Zavala makes a Monte Cristo on the grill at All Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Square on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006.(Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Beef on Weck from the All Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Square. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Cuban sandwich from the All Star Sandwich Bar. (Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Muffaletta sandwich from the All Star Sandwich Bar. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Monte Cristo from the All Star Sandwich Bar.(Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Peanut butter & jelly sandwich from the All Star Sandwich Bar. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
August 31, 2006 — Bill Brady of Haverhill enjoys a beef on weck at All Star Sandwich Bar. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
October 18, 2006 — East Coast Grill chef George Greenwich dresses as The Devil for the restaurant’s Hell Night. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
December 20, 2006 — 1245 Cambridge Street, Inman Square… All Star Sandwich Bar… This is the “Beef on Weck.” The write-up for the Magazine reads: “Seasoned and savvy restaurateur and chef, Chris Schlesinger, has done it again, this time with sandwiches. The bustling spot in Inman Square boasts a motto that “A good sandwich is like an old friend!” and the town seems to agree. His “Beef on Weck”, Reuben, and Cuban Sandwich are the three top hits, and at night there are a few elegant evening sandwiches like grilled chili rubbed mahi mahi tipped with mango-ginger chutney and watercress on a bulkie. Drop any notion of finding a wrap, this man knows that a real sandwich must include two or more slices of bread, and is best accompanied by real handcut fries.” (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
October 29, 2007 — WBUR’s Bob Oakes and Chris Schlesinger, owner of The East Coast Grill. (Photo courtesy of WBUR via Flickr)
April 23, 2009 — Dr. Pepper Has A Posse. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
May 30, 2009 — Goober’s Latin Brunchski. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 6, 2009 — Meet you at the crossroads. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 10, 2009 — Striped bass, show and tell. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 12, 2009 — Tuna Tacos. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 13, 2009 — Pork Stuffed Banana. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 20, 2009 — Summer Steak. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
June 20, 2009 — Steak for the fathers. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
July 3, 2009 — Steamed mussels. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
July 21, 2009 — Dishes are laid out for employees to eat before their shifts at the East Coast Grill in Cambridge on Taco Tuesday. (Photo by Essdras M Suarez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
July 25, 2009 — A Buck A Cluck. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
July 30, 2009 — CJ makes a delivery with expert timing. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
August 1, 2009 — Pato Loco. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
August 29, 2009 — Shrimp and Scallops. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
September 10, 2009 — Mahi-mahis in love, by Sharon Koh. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
September 12, 2009 — The Singing Margaritas. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
September 19, 2009 — Cuban Reuben. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
September 26, 2009 — Playa Negra Style. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
September 28, 2009 — Grillin’ and Thrillin’. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 3, 2009 — We promised to be good. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 3, 2009 — Tina and Chef Chris, at the pass. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 12, 2009 — Marlins. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 16, 2009 — Fries with eyes. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 23, 2009 — Vanessa and Will Meyers, of Cambridge Brewing Company. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 23, 2009 — Lee and Suzy. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 30, 2009 — ECG Review. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
October 30, 2009 — Turnip the beet. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 8, 2009 — Just a Top Off, Please. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 9, 2009 — Monster, Double Thick. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 14, 2009 — Rembs and Jay. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 19, 2009 — Steak Delmonico. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 21, 2009 — And that’s just the A-Side. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
November 30, 2009 — GM at M9. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 4, 2009 — Jose and Fidel: yucca yucca. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 5, 2009 — Korean Style Braised Short Rib. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 12, 2009 — Firing the “pupus” for a holiday party in the Lava Lounge. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 15, 2009 — We lit the fire, you keep it burning. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 17, 2009 — Braised Pork Shank with Winter Veg. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 18, 2009 — ECG eggnog energy is emanating from the basement mixer. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 20, 2009 — Winter is coming. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 26, 2009 — Podium paintjob by Ace. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)
December 28, 2009 — Korean Style Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps. (Photo courtesy of the East Coast Grill’s old social media accounts.)

Cantabrigian History — The 2000s

  • August 3, 2000 — Amanda Nask, center, and Claudia DeHaven Biddle, right, bottom, enjoying a raining summer night indoors, with friends at the Abbey Lounge in Inman Square. (Photo by Dominic Chavez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 12, 2003 —Whipped garlic spread from the Middle East restaurant in Cambridge, Mass. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 14, 2003 — Patrons listen to music at the Middle East restaurant and nightclub, Zuzu. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 14, 2003 —Matt Stanley from Cambridge struts through the corner room while DJ Benny Blanco spins music at the Middle East.(Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 14, 2003 —Nicole Curtis encourages her friends to dance to music spun by DJ Benny Blanco. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 14, 2003 —Teresea Devlin, in orange, laughs with her friend Julie Frey. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • May 27, 2003 — The Cambridge City Hall Annex building located on Inman Street in Cambridge is under construction. Safety lights illuminate parts of the building during night hours. (Photo by John Bohn/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • October 15, 2004 — The Pizza Ring restaurant on Western Avenue in Cambridge. (Photo by Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • October 26, 2004 — A dish of aloo mattar at Punjabi Dhaba cafe at Inman Square in Cambridge. (Photo by Essdras M Suarez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • Circa 2005 — Inman Square. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2005 — Cambridge St. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2005 — Inman Sq. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2005 — Inman sunset. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2006 — Inman Square. (Photo by Gregory Katsoulis via Flickr)
  • February 1, 2006 — Central Square… 280 Green Street… Site of the new Green Street restaurant. This is Dylan Black, who is taking over and reinventing the old Green Street Grill. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • June 2006 — Smile Boston Project: Bren Bataclan found on a street bench in Inman Square. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • August 23, 2006 — Boston, South End, French Bistro. (Photo by Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
  • Circa 2007 — Cambridge St. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2007 — Cambridge and Prospect Sts. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2007 — 1369 Coffeehouse, Inman Sq. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • Circa 2007 — Illustration of Inman Square. (Photo courtesy of Flickr)
  • December 16, 2007 — Near Inman Square Klara Seiger, left, of Concord and Nat Bala of Cambridge, work to dig out Seiger’s car from the night’s massive snow dump. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • February 26, 2008 — The blackened catfish po’ boy, with remoulade, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and pickles on french bread, at Highland Kitchen. (Photo by David Kamerman/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • February 26, 2008 — Seafood gumbo, with anduille sausage and rice, at Highland Kitchen. (Photo by David Kamerman/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • February 26, 2008 — A braised pork shoulder and bacon, with collard greens and creamy polenta, at Highland Kitchen. (Photo by David Kamerman/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • April 16, 2008 — Olga Medvedev, left, serves Sam Levey and Reed Lowrie in the open patio at the Harvest restaurant. (Photo by Dominic Chavez/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • August 8, 2008 — Baja taco from Olecito in Inman Square features battered shrimp, pickled cabbage, chipotle mayonnaise and cilantro pesto. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • October 23, 2008 — The exterior of the restaurant Casablanca at 40 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Mass. Harvard Square is a popular tourist spot in New England. (Photo by Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • January 28, 2009 — A restaurant delivery driver works his way through Inman Square during a snowstorm. (Photo by Mark Garfinkel/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
  • March 20, 2009 — Jody Adams, chef of Rialto Restaurant at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. (Photo by Michele McDonald/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • March 20, 2009 — Jody Adams, chef of Rialto Restaurant. (Photo by Michele McDonald/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • July 8, 2009 — Rialto chef/owner Jody Adams stands in the restaurant in her long sienna-colored apron. (Photo by Wendy Maeda/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • July 11, 2009 — People eat dinner on the outside patio at Oleana restaurant. (Photo by Maisie Crow for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • September 27, 2009 — Joseph Sater is co-owner of the Middle East Restaurant and Night Club. (Photo by Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
  • November 8, 2009 — Mayor Alfred E. Vellucci Square Corner of Hampshire Street and Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge Named for the four-time mayor of Cambridge, Vellucci Square is in front of the Dante Alighieri Society of Italian Culture, an organization where Vellucci once served as a governor. Known as a colorful spokesman for the city’s working class, Vellucci died in 2002 at the age of 87. “He was one of the last grass-roots politicians,” said Tony Guariglia, a Cambridge native. “If you wanted something done, people said, ‘Go see Al V.'” Not to confuse things, but you’ll find a granite bust of “Al V.” in Inman Square as well. (Photo by Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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