If you like Gyro Junction, I definitely think you will like Pizza Corner in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which despite the name is actually famous for its donairs, a close cousin of the gyro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Corner_(Halifax)
Lincoln Nebraska - not exactly a hotspot for gyros - has had two different gyro shops next door to each other for over 25 years.
George's Gourmet Grill shares a wall with Ali Baba's Gyros in the heart of Lincoln's downtown bar district. Intoxicated Lincolnites have strong feelings on which gyro is superior, even though I've never been able to tell a difference.
Nice that it’s real sliced meat. Last time I had a (called kebab in New Zealand) meat sandwich off a spit, the meat appeared to be ground, and it wasn’t great
My friend (not the blogger in the below link) has been looking for 25 years for the "Original Gyro Girl" poster by Kronos Foods. If anyone has a lede on one, please let me know!!!
My thinking on "Student Gyro" is some kind of reduced price for students. I've seen student discounts on other things before, but I can't recall one at a restaurant.
Very interesting to see all of those Gyro shops in such close proximity to each other, but it's simular over here. Here in Germany, we have Döner Kebab sandwiches which are the same as Gyros, with the exception of the style of bread it is served on as a sandwich. Döner Kebab is the typical quick food along with Currywurst. You could have two shops side-by-side and people will argue with each other about which is better.
Wow, I have lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years and never set foot in either of these shops! Thanks for this fascinating take on “Gyro Junction.”
Loved the post, as always, but more than anything else Paul, I'm struck by your use of the expression "catty-corner". I've always known it as "kitty-corner". Brooklynism, or just a Paul thing?
If you like Gyro Junction, I definitely think you will like Pizza Corner in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which despite the name is actually famous for its donairs, a close cousin of the gyro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Corner_(Halifax)
Lincoln Nebraska - not exactly a hotspot for gyros - has had two different gyro shops next door to each other for over 25 years.
George's Gourmet Grill shares a wall with Ali Baba's Gyros in the heart of Lincoln's downtown bar district. Intoxicated Lincolnites have strong feelings on which gyro is superior, even though I've never been able to tell a difference.
Nice that it’s real sliced meat. Last time I had a (called kebab in New Zealand) meat sandwich off a spit, the meat appeared to be ground, and it wasn’t great
My friend (not the blogger in the below link) has been looking for 25 years for the "Original Gyro Girl" poster by Kronos Foods. If anyone has a lede on one, please let me know!!!
https://joshbenson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/gyro-girl.jpg
Mmm, students….
Another positive of this Gyro Junction is that there doesn't appear to be McDonald's or Subway anywhere in the vicinity.
how could you not include the lamb versus chicken discussion?!?
Someone didn’t read Anne’s piece! ;)
you missed a good read.
My thinking on "Student Gyro" is some kind of reduced price for students. I've seen student discounts on other things before, but I can't recall one at a restaurant.
Also, I'm now very hungry.
Yes, im sure that’s what it meant. I was just having fun with the unusual menu listing! ;)
Usually I'm pretty good about catching your jokes, but that one went completely over my head.
Very interesting to see all of those Gyro shops in such close proximity to each other, but it's simular over here. Here in Germany, we have Döner Kebab sandwiches which are the same as Gyros, with the exception of the style of bread it is served on as a sandwich. Döner Kebab is the typical quick food along with Currywurst. You could have two shops side-by-side and people will argue with each other about which is better.
Ooh now I want some currywurst
Wow, I have lived in this neighborhood for almost 9 years and never set foot in either of these shops! Thanks for this fascinating take on “Gyro Junction.”
Loved the post, as always, but more than anything else Paul, I'm struck by your use of the expression "catty-corner". I've always known it as "kitty-corner". Brooklynism, or just a Paul thing?
Definitely not just my thing. Here's a good backgrounder: https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/kitty-corner-catty-corner
Living most of my life in NW/Southern Ohio and Philly, definitely know the phrase as "catty-corner," so I don't think it's a Paul thing.
This is epic in so many ways. Inconspicuous to the max.