Last night I was reading a thread about the best Gyro in Chicago's Greek Town on the LTH Forum. Seems The Parthenon Restaurant is the popular choice. They claim they introduced the Gyro and Flaming cheese to the U.S.
"1968, July 5th The Parthenon opens its doors on Chris' birthday at 314 S. Halsted St. with three employees: Chef Angelo Gailas trained in Greece; co-owner Bill Liakouras, who serves as bartender and manager; and co-owner Chris Liakouras, who is host, waiter and busboy. And culinary history is made! Flaming saganaki and gyros are introduced, not just to Chicago, but to the United States! Soon thereafter, both caught on like wildfire! Today, just about every Greek restaurant is serving both items. The restaurant took in $110 the first day of business, and the business has grown steadily ever since. Before long, a waiter is hired and Chris says he earned in tips about ten times what the restaurant took in!"
They also make their own Gyro meat. Check out the pictures in this thread from that forum. Authentic or not, I'll be having one the next time I head down to the flat lands from Beer Town.
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Kevin
I need a steak.