oh boy. they both serve similar dishes and some are exclusive to them. go to greek fest in NOLA. see if they have any lamb shank. see if that is also served in the Lebanese places. it is. answer is yes. both Also serve rotisserie.

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What Is Gyro? 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 pork, while the American version of the dish typically consists of lamb, beef, or a scrumptious assortment of the two. Both versions are then stuffed between two fluffy blankets of pita bread and topped with tomato, onion, and a yogurt sauce called tzatziki. You know you're at a true gyro establishment if it comes piled high with crispy golden French fries and absolutely no silverware to help you make your way through the messy sandwich. Greek historians attribute the origin of the gyro to soldiers from the army of Alexander the Great, who skewered meat with their swords and cooked it over an open flame. It is believed that the gyro was introduced to the United States by a growing Greek population in 1970s New York City. One could speculate that our current love for food trucks and reasonably-priced, exotic fast-casual food all started with the Americanized gyro sandwich. What Is Shawarma? Despite its Turkish roots, shawarma is a Middle Eastern creation that sprung up somewhere in the Levant. The main difference between shawarma and gyro is the meat. Unlike gyros, the packed-down shawarma meat can be anything from chicken to lamb to veal to goat. Another difference between shawarma and gyro is the preparation; shawarma is more about the flavor of the meat than the plethora of toppings on it. Shawarma is marinated all day in seasonings and spices like garlic, turmeric, dried lime, cinnamon, and cardamom, giving it a complex flavor both tangy and warm. Like the gyro, shawarma is served with toppings like tahini, tabbouleh, and hummus. Unlike the gyro, shawarma never has tzatziki sauce, which would detract from the flavor of the methodically marinated meat. If you aren’t yet familiar with shawarma, think of it as tacos al pastor’s older and wiser Arabic brother. Like many popular spit-roasted meat dishes, shawarma is believed to have originated from the 19th century Ottoman Bursa, or current day Turkey. The name “shawarma” comes from the Turkish word “çevirme,” which means “turning.” Shawarma is thought to have gained popularity in the US around the same time as gyros.

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