Father of the Gyro

In the event that many of you do not get SmartBriefs, I just had to share a story that was on the one I was sent today for personal interest or to pass along to students. No doubt, you have seen the "cone of meat" rotating in many Greek restaurants from which a portion is shaved on demand to make a gyro. As it turns out, the American gyro can be traced to Milwaukee's John Garlic -- who, with his wife, came up with the idea for a gyro plant. Although Garlic never made any money on his brainchild it is worth knowing that he made this American Greek diner staple a reality. To read a rather interesting story on Garlic and his invention visit:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/15/dining/15gyro.html?_r=1&ref=dining

So, now the next time you watch the spinning cone of meat you can turn to the person next to you and give them the history of this great Americanized interpretation of an Old World classic.