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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
Have you ever had a donair, especially a Halifax donair??? Donairs are nothing at all like kebabs. You do not serve a donair skewered on a stick. The manner of the cooking is entirely different. And, then, there is the donair sauce...........
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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark
I'm thinking he meant gyros, as they are similar in physical appearance to donairs, but are worlds apart in actual make-up and flavour.
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No, no. I know exactly what I am talking about, and am actually saying pretty much the same thing as you.
Maritime or Halifax donairs have their origins in the eastern Mediterranean's doner kebabs. Introduced to Halifax by a Greek immigrant 50-60 years ago I think.
They've evolved into something very different, unique and "local" I'd definitely agree.
And of course there is that sauce!
(I am a born Maritimer and was partially raised there, so yes I've had donairs - at Greco's and other places too.)