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  2. Gyros - Wikipedia

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    The name comes from the Greek γύρος ( gyros, 'circle' or 'turn'). It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7] In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes. [8]

  3. Gyro vs. Shawarma: The Key Differences Between Two Street ...

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    Pronounced YEE-roh and translating as "turning" in Greek, the gyro is a vertically spit-roasted stacked meat dish, cooked in front of an upright rotisserie. Traditional Greek gyro is made from ...

  4. Doner kebab - Wikipedia

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    A halal snack pack is a dish that originated in Australia. It consists of halal - certified doner kebab meat, chips (french fries), and sauces such as chili, garlic and barbecue. It is traditionally served in a styrofoam container, and has been described as a staple dish of takeaway kebab shops in Australia.

  5. Mediterranean cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Mediterranean cuisine is the food and methods of preparation used by the people of the Mediterranean Basin. The idea of a Mediterranean cuisine originates with the cookery writer Elizabeth David 's book, A Book of Mediterranean Food (1950) and was amplified by other writers working in English. Many writers define the three core elements of the ...

  6. Where to Find Great Greek Food in Every State - AOL

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    Yanni's Greek is a Seattle institution since 1984 and takes great pride in its authenticity. Standout items include vegetarian dolmathes, tzatziki-topped grape leaves stuffed with diced vegetables ...

  7. Cypriot cuisine - Wikipedia

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    Cypriots eat the leaves by detaching and biting off the fleshy base. A common preparation for the stalks and the heart is braised with garden peas, with a little onion and perhaps a chopped tomato. Meat is sometimes added. Okra is baked in the oven with tomato and oil, and cauliflower is also given this treatment.

  8. Tzatziki - Wikipedia

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    Tzatziki ( Greek: τζατζίκι, tzatzíki, Greek: [d͡zaˈd͡zici] ), also known as cacık ( Turkish: [dʒaˈdʒɯk]) or tarator, is a class of dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeastern Europe and West Asia. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt [1] mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, red wine ...

  9. The Halal Guys - Wikipedia

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    The Halal Guys is a halal fast casual restaurant franchise that began as halal carts on the southeast and southwest corners of 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City. New locations, both food cart and storefront, are being added throughout New York (including a storefront on 14th Street and Second Avenue) and around the world.