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dining out LAMB CHOPS SPANAKOPITA CHEF SIGNATURE SALAD A Modern Spin on Classics Mediterranean is on the menu at EVOO & Lemon WRITTEN BY JOYCE VENEZIA SUSS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE-MARIE CARUSO EVOO & Lemon’s AT A GLANCE small dish of olives. It’s a • Most entrée $20 name refers nice touch, but don’t let it or over to extra virgin olive oil and stop you from ordering the • Closed Mondays fresh lemon, two fundamental outstanding appetizers. • Alfresco dining elements of Mediterranean For instance, the Ahi Tuna • Delivery • Family friendly cuisine. The ingredients are Tower is an appetizer both • Handicapped at the core of Chef Hektor visually lovely and delec- accessible Dajo’s modern interpretation table. Small cubes of fresh • Take out of Greek specialties, and tuna and Asian pear are his notable skill with fresh lightly tossed with a sweet- seafood. tart ponzu dressing and arranged into Upon arrival, guests receive a bowl a small pyramid, accented with a of creamy house-made hummus cooling avocado puree and spicy chili enhanced with smoked paprika, and sesame oil with a touch of mint. served with warm grilled pita and a There are green salads, and then 52 HOLIDAY 2017 MILLBURN & SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE Millburn EVOO & LEMON 45 MAIN ST., (973) 564-6075 EVOOANDLEMON.COM there are amazing green medleys like the chef’s Signature Salad, which combines baby spinach and arugula with beets, cubed apples, almonds, bits of dried figs, and dollops of soft goat cheese with a tangy honey lime vinaigrette. >