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 🧿 Diary Entry: November 2025 There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when food tastes like memory. Not just flavor — but feeling. The kind of warmth that wraps around you like a hug from your tía, even if she’s never cooked Greek food in her life. That’s the vibe at Aegean Estiatorio , tucked into Park Ridge, NJ. It’s not flashy. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s just real — real food, real people, and real moments that make you want to come back before you’ve even left. 🧑‍🍳 The Chef Behind the Flavor Evangelos, the heart behind Aegean, just turned 44 — and he’s been cooking professionally for 20 years. With two decades of experience as a chef, he’s mastered the art of blending tradition with comfort. His dishes aren’t just recipes — they’re reflections of a culinary journey rooted in Greek heritage and shaped by years in the kitchen. And now, he’s dreaming bigger. Aegean Estiatorio is undergoing a thoughtful renovation, with plans to expand and elevate the experienc...