Seattle's Top 5 Gyros
When I lived in Astoria, Queens, I never had to consult a clock to guess when noon was approaching. Around 11:30 a.m. daily, the smell of roasted meat would start wafting densely through the air, serving as a mouthwatering alarm. Literally every corner in the historically Greek neighborhood housed a cart or truck featuring souvlaki--in beef, chicken and lamb served simply with a quarter loaf of French bread and your choice of sauce--for around $4.
The carts that received the most action however, served everyone's Mediterranean favorite, the Gyro. One specialty vendor, whose deluxe setup had occupied the same corner for 20 plus years, parked from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, next to the steps of the overhead N & Q trains. He served up tightly wrapped sandwiches, with just the right amount of tzatziki and neatly packaged with wet naps to be consumed on the 15-minute commute to midtown Manhattan. It was impossible to find a car around lunch and not see at least four other riders simultaneously chewing and smiling with satisfaction.
Though Seattle's air rarely reeks of roasted meat, you can still find outstanding Gyros in nearly every neighborhood. This could have easily been a top 10 list, but here are 5 joints that will do you right:
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