Gyros

Zorba's Gyro is the name of the diner at the end of the street where I've been a regular customer for over 30 years. It's Greek owned, of course , and serves a variety of dishes from American and Italian cuisine as well. The signature dish though, the humble gyro, is a masterpiece. When you walk in, you can see the tower of mixed beef and lamb roasting on a vertical skewer. When I order it, I always get the "all the way" edition complete with red onions, lettuce, crumbled feta and of course authentic Tzatziki sauce.

The history of the gyro is a little mysterious, but some form of shaved meat served on bread has been served in the Mediterranean region since the time of Alexander. The Turks call it doner kebab. Arabs call it shawarma. I call it delicious. Estimates of when it first came to America, or indeed, when it became popular as a Greek street food vary, depending on who is doing the talking.

Ode to Zorba's | Living Out Loud

History of Gyro, an Ancient Greek Street Food

The History of the Gyro, With a Dollop of Serendipity - The New York Times

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