Great Gyros Go For The Gold—Is It Heroes or Jiros?
How is it said: Heroes or Jiros? Patch compares gyros from three West County restaurants.
Traditionally a gyro is made by placing pieces of meat on a vertical spit, which cooks as it turns. The meat is sliced vertically in thin strips. It's then served on warm pita bread topped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and tzatziki or tahini sauce. In the United States, finding an establishment with a vertical spit is rare. Many restaurants buy the meat precooked and sliced, others make their own variations with different cooking methods. The ability to serve flavorful meat, delicious tzatziki sauce and generous toppings are what make a great gyro. Lazeez Market 14248 Manchester Rd., Manchester The menu items at Lazeez Market seem somewhat disconnected. Burgers and biryiani? However, an employee explained the market specializes in …
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