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Troy
Building an urban legend
"...dish, and for good reason. As if the shaved gyro meat smothered in tomato sauce were not appealing enough,..."

May 29, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Buns, Hon
ACL doubles down on comfort food
"...bring international flavor to Austin Eats. Whether it's a gyro from Tino's, fried tofu tacos from Chi'Lantro, or a..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Daisies Cafe
A hidden gem in the North Loop area
"...But owner Angela Tyler has remarkably transformed a nondescript gyro joint into a sunny diner for breakfast and lunch...."

Feb. 15, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Verts: Berlin-Inspired Success Story Grows Beyond Campus
Austin's putting the bap in döner kebap (shoo bap).
"...less) you see spinning at many Greek eateries is gyro. Neither of them is the same as the other,..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Greenling Now Offering Prepared Meals
Local, organic food delivered to your door
"...of Greenling's most popular recipe kits, which range from gyro tacos to ratatouille pasta...."

Aug. 14, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Verts Berlin-Inspired Kebap
Big flavors from the World's Smallest Food Truck
"..."Sounds like a gyro or a shawarma," you say. We said the same,..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Review by Mick Vann

Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah
With a little tightening of the ship, Tarbouch may yet avoid the rocks
"...at a distinct disadvantage; our standards, even for a gyro, have gotten pretty high. With a little tightening of..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling
Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining
"...which will feature its popular classic beef and lamb gyros with tzatziki sauce; Mediterranean gorditas, a vegetarian take on..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Arpeggio Grill
The new Arpeggio Grill does Mediterranean right
"...10-inches) is superb. Loaded with feta cheese, tomato, onion, gyro meat, green pepper, mushrooms, and green and black olives,..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

Top 10 Meat Eats
Mick Vann's pork, lamb, and beef picks for 2008
"...is known for its Mideast fare, with a killer gyro for those inclined, but way on the right side..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Shock and Awesomeness
Stephen Romano puts the movies in his mind down on paper in his fake-history coffeetable book, Shock Festival
"...yell at me, is an acronym for Nuclear Implanted Gyro Genetically Engineered Robot – [the intention being that] in..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Lux Bakery & Cafe
Lux blends coffee, sweets, and sandwiches into a multiethnic stew
"...years ago in Miami. Both the toothsome grilled chicken gyro ($4.75) and the falafel wrap ($4.50) came wrapped in..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Campus Restaurant Roundup, Summer 2008
"...Greek salad. The meats are tender and juicy. The gyro here presents the option of pork or chicken, made..."

June 6, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Small Towns Can and Do Thrive
"...Chinese buffet run by honest-to-God Asians, a burger and gyro drive-in run by Greek immigrants, and a wonderful Mexican..."

May 6, 2007 Postmarks

Byblos Falafel and Deli
Attention to detail, excellent flavors, and authenticity
"...shawarma beef is marinated skirt steak (not a compressed gyro log). All meat plates are $7.95, and the pita..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Good to Go
Taco Bell is for suckers. This town's taquerias are for SXSWers.
"...with borracha (drunk) salsa. Al pastor, "shepherd-style," is a gyro-like vertical roaster filled with stacked, skewered pork cuts with..."

March 10, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Artful Presents
Local gift suggestions from the Art Elf Prize Patrol

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Romeo's
It might be old-fashioned, but it never gets old
"...menu, the Sicilian Braciola ($10.99) is like an Italianesque gyro. It's described as ground sirloin rolled around prosciutto ham..."

July 29, 2005 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Ararat Middle East Restaurant
Attitude aside, this contemporary Xanadu is a feast for the imagination
"...a space with genuine atmosphere. Breaking out of the gyro-falafel mold, Ararat offered sit-down dinners and an ambience evoking..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Chooby Doo International Cafe
With the objective of bringing a fun, fresh alternative to the standard fast-food places in the area, this new eatery has devised a menu that incorporates multiethnic fast foods
"...mustard, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and sport peppers. The Greek Gyro ($3.75) was loaded with tender meat and sliced tomatoes,..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Hanging Up the Torches
After 20 years of juggling fire and other foolery, the Flaming Idiots are calling it quits.
"...bid adieu to their comic alter egos of Pyro, Gyro, and Walter and close the lid on their two-decade..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tasting 2002
The year in food
"...new outlet for that ancient, incredible taste treat, the gyro. Pars does them perfectly, and all of their other..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Food Feature

Articulations
The renovation of Laguna Gloria is a go, Charo is not, and Flaming Idiot Rob Williams whips up one of his bologna specials for Katie Couric.
"...Idiots, Rob Williams. The man his fans know as Gyro has been booked on several national talk shows to..."

April 26, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations
A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene.
"...that the theatre wanted them back. This week, Pyro, Gyro, and Walter (aka Jon O'Connor, Rob Williams, and Kevin..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Leafblower Routine
"...1The routine begins with Pyro, Gyro, and Walter all standing very stoically in three spotlights..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Arts Feature

Food-o-File
Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood reveals "the coolest thing to do this summer" and updates readers on local culinary news.
"...and feta, capers, pesto, and basil chiffonade), the lamb gyro (half a focaccia loaf stuffed with strips of rotisserie-cooked..."

July 7, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Chronicle writer Greg Beets serves up local meditteranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in this week's Second Helpings.

March 24, 2000 Food Column

Edibles in Isolation
Send Me to a Desert Island, but Let Me Have My ...
"...light lunch crowd. Laden with Romaine, feta, veggies, and gyro-chicken, it fuels you for the rest of the day..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature

Day Trips
"...before buildings were wired for electricity. The twin motor Gyro ceiling fans looked like two desk fans facing in..."

July 16, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Oasis Mediterranean Cafe and Pizza
"...Other Greek specialities were the Gyro Sandwich ($4.25), a flatbread with strips of seasoned beef..."

April 16, 1999 Food Feature

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