Was the Modern Gyro Invented in Chicago?

When reporter Justin Barney first moved to Nashville, he kept seeing signs for "Chicago-Style Gyros." Chicago-style? What's that? And why Chicago? These questions sent him down a deep reporting rabbit hole as Justin tries to uncover the origins of this enigmatic dish. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠ EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Was the Modern Gyro Invented in Chicago? is an episode from Proof by America's Test Kitchen.

This episode is 57:02 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2025.

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