The Dish #3: A Late Night Glorious Gyro at Nick the Greek in San Jose, California

Sometimes the only thing that will satsify hunger is a gyro. And, while I live in the one of the food meccas of the world (Sonoma, California) one thing we don't have? Gyros.

We have no Greek or Middle Eastern food. I'm often left driving an hour out of my way to find a falafel, schwarma, or gyro. Heck, at this point I've had more gyros in England than I have had living in California in the past year.

I spent the night in San Jose, California this weekend (details on the trip coming to a Steemit blog post, soon!) and I saw a play at the Tabard Theatre. found myself hungry after the play - it ended at 10 PM - so a late night snack was in order.

That is when I pulled out my iPhone, launched Yelp, and I found it: Nick the Greek.

Chicken gyro with fries (and a beer) at Nick the Greek

After the play, I walked about a block away to Nick the Greek.

I knew what I wanted: a gyro. I opted for chicken, sans onions (not a big onion enthusiast) and ordered fries on the side. As if the experience couldn't get any better - they had Mythos beer on the menu.

Of course, I had to have a Mythos! Mythos is like the Budweiser of Greece. Something has to wash down this gyro.

I received my number, and took a seat at one of many tables - the restaurant was designed in blue and white colors and very clean.

Alas, my number was called. It was a glorious experience.

Thin sliced, seasoned chicken from the rotisserie. Gently placed into warm pita bread and stuffed to the gills with tomatoes, lettuce, fries (yes fries!!) and a tasty sauce that was a blend of mustard and tzatiki.

Thank goodness they had napkins on the tables - I went through probably a thousand, given the drippy, delicious, saucy nature of my morsels.

I proceeded to snarf (devour!) the pita and fries, following up each bite with a swig of Mythos. It was heavenly. 

Just typing it now, I can taste it. Damn, why I am a 2 hour drive from Nick the Greek?

The on-duty manager, who is Greek, was eating his dinner by me and was extremely friendly - greeting me and when he saw me taking photographs of my food, said "let me know how many likes you get!" with a charming wink.

Distractions aside, as I write this, I think to myself: "Sarah, if you had a gyro place in your town, would you take it for granted?" Yes, I probably would.

First world problems. 

Nick the Greek has locations throughout the South Bay. Learn more at nickthegreeksj.com.

What's your late night go-to food?

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