Aegean Grill

Aegean Grill in East Northport a family-owned and operated restaurant serving authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Johanna Riddick of Centereach holds daughter Tessa, age 3, while having lunch with her family at Aegean Grill. (Dec. 29, 2012)

It's a family affair at Aegean Grill with siblings Dennis Statathos, who cooks; co-owner Barbara Statathos, who bakes; and chef Alex Statathos, also co-owner. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Families lunch at Aegean Grill. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Aegean Grill chef and owner Alex Statathos. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Alex Statathos, chef and owner of Aegean Grill, makes a gryo sandwich. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Glistening with lemon and olive oil, a chargrilled octopus tentacle curls seductively on the plate. One bite tells the story: meaty, tender, every bit as good as it looks. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Aegean Grill's moussaka, a classic Hellenic layering of ground lamb, eggplant and béchamel, comes off as supremely comforting. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Something you don't find at every Greek restaurant is house-made Greek lamb and pork gyro, available as a sandwich or platter. At Aegean Grill, the meat is moist, knowingly spiced. (Dec. 29, 2012)

Aegean Grill's ekmek, a wondrous mix of shredded wheat, honey syrup and freshly whipped cream, the specialty of chef-owner Alex Stathatos' sister, Barbara. (Dec. 29, 2012)