Sampler at
Gyros
The Sampler tracked down the much heard of and talked about Nashville Gyros, which had somehow been eluding me.
I had seen their sign, right across Van Buren from the Nashville Christian Church parking lot“ Not Just Gyros— Food Is Art Studios” and had even dropped by the place in Possum Trot Square, behind the fudge shop, after hours.
I love a big, messy Gyros, piled high with meat and slathered with sauce.
I braved the weekend crowds and made my way to the little stand with all the outdoor tables right, around the corner form the gelato and flavored popcorn place.
And, as an unexpected bonus on a hot summer day, there is a nice, airconditioned dining room for those who do not care to dine“ al fresco” in the Indiana heat and humidity.
One thing everybody says about this place is how friendly the people are, and I am happy to report that is true.
No need to futz around the menu. I came for the Gyros and I’ m pretty sure that’ s what I’ m having.
Although, I can’ t help noticing there is a Philly cheesesteak on the menu that looks entirely tempting; spice blended sirloin steak topped with onions, peppers, and Provolone cheese, served with a choice of sauces, including mildly hot bourbon sauce and a hot mango habanero sauce.
Also on offer are a Bourbon steak or chicken sandwich with your choice of Feta or Provolone cheese.
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I have also heard good things about the hummus— garlic or roasted pepper hummus served with pita and Tzatziki sauce.
Even though Nashville Gyros touts their generous portions, I felt it was my duty to have the large Gyros. In service of you, the fair reader, of course.
The foil-wrapped beauty appeared at my table hot and juicy— a substantial pile of beef and lamb mix served on a warm fresh pita, piled high with lettuce, tomato, onion, and the special super secret house Tzatziki sauce, the ingredients of which, the waitress confidentially informs me, are not revealed under any circumstances.
“ In case of food allergies, you just tell the chef what you’ re allergic to and he’ ll tell you if there’ s any of that in there.”
The Gyros was everything I had hoped for— meaty, juicy, succulent, and delicious. Grab a napkin, because you’ re going to need it and probably several more before you’ ve dispatched with this fantastic sandwich.
Of course, you can always have it as a salad, your choice of meat on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onion, Kalamata olives and Feta cheese, topped with the homemade Tzatziki sauce. That is the non-gluten approach, and would probably be a lot less messy— but let’ s face it— without the pita, would it really be a Gyros?
For a brief second, I was hearing the Bouzouki music playing softly in the background and picturing the classical Greek coastline on a fine summer day. The food was wonderful with a good atmosphere, indoors or outside on a nice day.
From time to time Nashville Gyros offers limited time specials including spanakopita, Italian beef, Thai chicken, or Tabouli.
I know that you are going to find it hard to believe that I did not sample the well-regarded Baklava. But the monster Gyros had done its work. I was stuffed and well-satisfied. I feel my sweet tooth has let you down this time. And yet, I was profoundly satisfied. Gyros is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m.( subject to change) and closed during the most wintery season. In town delivery is available. Phone( 812) 318-0840 or visit < gyrofoodnashville. com > email: < gyrosnshvlleind @ gmail. com >. •