12 L E H A V R E N E W S N O V E M B E R DINING REVIEW Good Greek grub at Aegea BY VICTOR G. MIMONI Aegea serves up a variety of Greek dishes that are sure to please the eye as well as the palate. Aegea, located at the “Douglaston Corner” serves up a surprisingly good array of apps, wraps, pasta, pizza, salads, Greek specialties and some of the best burgers in town. Owner Mike Sackos commands the counter, moving at light-speed to ensure that, even when the place is packed (which is often), the dishes are not only delicious, but also wellpresented and a treat to the eye as well as the palate. Sackos’ forebears hail from the isle of Chios, just off the coast of Turkey – hence his motto, “where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean.” This may also explain the tasty falafel and Turkish gyro listed alongside the fantastic baby lamb chops, moussaka and other Greek specialties. Aegea features a wide selection of salads for the health conscious, including seasonal selections. The winter salad is red and green for the season – tender spinach leaves, cucumber, red onion, beets, chick peas and crumbled feta, with a creamy vinaigrette dressing. Other salad selections include Acropolis (with walnuts and goat cheese), Aegea (with stuffed grape leaves, feta and grilled chicken), Douglaston (with shredded mozzarella, fried chicken strips and honey mustard dressing) and of course, Greek salads, all welldressed and beautifully presented. Having started in the restaurant business at the tender age of 16 and formerly the owner of Pete’s Pizza on Bell Boulevard, Sackos’ pie bona fides are impeccable, as are his Sicilian round pies, offered with a good selection of toppings. Those too hungry for a just a slice can also opt for the nine-inch “Pita Pizza,” in plain cheese, Greek (lots of olives and feta), Buffalo or pesto chicken varieties. Pasta lovers can choose from several varieties of spaghetti, baked ziti, penne (whole wheat penne also available) or stuffed shells. The red sauce is piquant and fresh and dishes with red or white clam sauce, or oil and garlic also satisfy. More than a dozen wraps will satisfy any taste, from vegetarian to tuna, turkey or Angus burger, plus the expected Mediterranean flavors, including shrimp with spinach, souvlaki or gyro filled. For those Photo by Victor G. Mimoni with no Hellenic inspiration, there’s even a Philly cheesesteak wrap. Speaking of burgers, the variety of seven-ounce Angus burgers for less than $7 (deluxe for a few dollars more) is an outstanding value. The Aegea burger features American cheese with grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms is juicy and delicious. Soups and sides are also first rate. If you have room for dessert, the Greek pastry offerings are large, authentic and wonderful. Mike added a mirror-image double-G to the logo, “Because ‘Aegea’ is a palindrome,” a word that spells correctly forward or backward. Any way you look at it, it’s a place for good food at a great price. Yiasou! Nifty Fifty Meeting let us be thankful! wednesday, november 5th, 2014 7:00pm in the le havre clubhouse. please join us for dessert night! bring a home made dessert to share. (please no store bought items.) don’t bake?... bring soda, forks, dessert plates, hot cups, chocolates, etc. coffee & soda will be served. new members are always welcome. sign up for our annual holiday party saturday, december 13th, 2014 AEGEA Gyros and Pizza 242-05 Northern Boulevard Douglaston, NY 11363 718-423-4429 Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving Day Cards accepted for dine in, take out Free local delivery, cash orders only Extended delivery for catering orders Limited on street parking Q-12 bus, LIRR Douglaston station 12 LEHAVRE COURIER | NOVEMBER 2014 | WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM
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