Souvlaki or Gyros: I Won’t Make That Mistake Again
Souvlaki or gyros? All I can say is I won’t make that mistake again. I’m in Athens, Greece and one of the things on my to-do list is to find authentic Athenian street food experiences. Well, on my first excursion I got more than I bargained for. I was walking in the Plaka and came across a street vendor grilling skewers of meat which he then wrapped in thick rounds of pita bread. It’s a presentation I’ve been familiar with since the 1970s when my family would order GIE-rows at the local Greek restaurant, Athenian Garden. Today I know enough not to call this Greek classic GIE-rows so … Read more