The Four Best Gyros That I've Recently Inhaled in Connecticut

Have you ever had a gyro with ranch dressing instead of Tzatziki? I have, and never again. There are a few gyro masters around us though, here's some of the best.

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As I get older, my doctor has repeatedly recommended that I follow a mediterranean diet to help my diabetes, and I heard that as 'Eat more gyros". I was introduced to Greek cuisine in Waterbury at Spartan's Restaurant, and my love was cemented by attending the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Festival every Mother's Day weekend since the 1980's. By the way, the 53rd annual Waterbury Greek Festival is this weekend.

Have you ever tried a blend of spiced lamb meat covered with Tzatziki sauce, tomato, and onions? That's the simple ingredients of the traditional Greek dish we've all mispronounced as gyro. Still don't know how to say it? It's "Yee-ro", but we all get lazy and say 'Ji-ro', right? I'm a sucker for gyros on any menu, but there are four places that blew me away recently.

The Four Best Gyros That I've Recently Inhaled in Connecticut

Sliced, spiced lamb meat, roasted on a vertical grill, layered on a pita, slathered in Tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and onion. A simple, traditional Greek gyro is a delicious treat. Some use lamb meat, while others use pork, beef, or even chicken. Here's the five best gyros that I've recently tried in Connecticut

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