First introduced to the U.S. in Chicago the mid-1960s by Greek immigrants, the gyro quickly became a popular dish. Although the sandwich’s appeal has since spread throughout all the United States, it nevertheless remains a distinct part of Chicago cuisine. In 1993, videographer Andrew Jones went to Zeus Carry-Out in Chicago’s Greektown to get a behind-the-counter look at how gyros are made. The footage was originally recorded for the show Chicago Slices, but never used until now. It’s another local … Continue reading Gyros: a Chicago fast food tradition