A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

Leah and I grabbed lunch one day at The Automatic, a quirky little spot run by East Coast Grill founder, Chris Schlesinger, and B-Side Lounge alum, Dave Cagle. They serve lunch Monday through Friday and dinner all week long. The menu has a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Small plates like “Cousin Xiangs Jerky”, spicy Portuguese party mix, Arkansas State Penn chili, calamari and grilled mushroom tacos. Grab a standard salad or build your own. Order a sandwich or a gouda burger if you’re looking for something more filling. Appetizers start at just $4 and sandwiches are $6 to $9.50.

They have a great outdoor patio for when the weather is nice and fun events like “Paella on the Porch with Old Man Schlesinger“. On July 25th from 6:30-9:30, Chris Schlesinger makes his famous paella along with other Spanish style appetizers. The fixed price for the evening is $35 and there are limited seats available.

On July 31st they are hosting “Cuban Sandwich Crisis with Chez Here’s Paul O’Connell“. They will be serving the famous pork butt sandwiches for $13, starting at 5pm and serving until they are gone. Make a reservation, or just walk in.

If you like heat, and if you are a fan of Chris, you can’t miss the “Frito Pie from Hell”. The Fritos come topped with chili, cheese and inner beauty hot sauce. And dear god, it’s hot!

The Automatic

50 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA

www.theautomaticbar.com

Tags: casual dining, dinner, lunch, outdoor patio, restaurant