Photo by Victor G. Mimoni dining out Aegea serves up a variety of Greek dishes that are sure to please the eye as well as the palate. BY VICTOR G. MIMONI 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 well-dressed 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 and 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. AEGEA GYROS AND PIZZA 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 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 — it’s 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! View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com 32 North Shore Towers Courier n January 2014 Good Greek grub at Aegea 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 ST NN ORTH SHORE TOWER SUPERMARKET KOSHER • GROCERY • DAIRY • FROZEN 272-74 Grand Central Pkwy. Floral Park, NY 11005 #1IN SALES & LISTINGS AT NORTH SHORE TOWERS THE SOURCE FOR THE LARGEST SELECTION OF LISTINGS AT NST! Annette Kroll MAGIC 718.631.8867 OF GREAT NECK REALTY 516.487.6300 ON-SITE RESIDENT www.AnnetteKroll.com Weekly Specials MUNCHIE MONDAYS $9 small Bites BURGER NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY $10 burgers & $5 pints BYOW THURSDAYS Porterhouse Steak for 2 HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm – 7pm 30% off cocktails & bar menu POWER LUNCH $27.95 3-Course Prix fixe Plus glass of wine or draft beer CATERING AVAILABLE Let us plan your next event On & Off Premise Catering 516-741-7940 875 Willis Ave, Albertson, NY www.mitchandtonis.com $27.95 Winter Prix fixe Three-course dinner served 7 nights a week Sunday-Thursday All-night-long! Friday & Saturday 4pm-6pm Dinner 7 Nights a Week Beginning at 4pm Sundays at 5pm lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:30am -2:30pm Mitch&Toni’s American Bistro Tel: 718-428-7998 Fax: 718-428-7949 YOUNG 1 CORP.
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