New York Times Food Editor Raves About Melbourne Souvlaki Restaurant

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New York Times food critic Sam Sifton has given a Melbourne souvlaki restaurant a massive rap.

Sifton sampled a pork souvlaki from Kalimera Souvlaki Art in Oakleigh, which appeared to be a life-changing experience for the acclaimed critic.

He wrote in The Times about the delicious meal.

“A few days later, I was still thinking about the meal. I had a long flight home,” he wrote.

“There wasn’t much to do. I thought about pork gyros for the better part of 14 hours. Then I dreamed about them while I slept.”

“I have been cooking them ever since, in the oven and under the broiler, on the grill.”

Sifton admitted he was embarrassed that he had never heard of or tried a pork gyro.

“Wait, I said, is this pork? ‘Of course it is,’ he replied. ‘That’s what they’re known for here.’

“The dish was as marvellous and strange to me as a wallaby or a kangaroo.

“Imagine not knowing about strawberry ice cream, then eating your first bite. It was a little like that. You wouldn’t tell anyone. Too embarrassing.”