Free Gyros Day is Here

Did you know it's Free Gyros Day?

That's right, the annual promotion by Kronos Foods is once again upon us. And that means thousands of the tasty Greek-American sandwiches are being handed out, gratis, to hungry patrons. Here's a look at the closest participating restaurants:

Plainfield

, 13327 S. Route 59, Suite 500

Romeoville

Nick's Barbecue, 649 N. Independence Blvd.

Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage, 277 S. Weber Rd.

Joliet

Niko's Pizzeria, 1015 Essington Rd.

For a complete listing and maps of participating restaurants, visit the Kronos website. You can redeem your coupon by visiting the official Free Gyros Day website. To see the "Making of a Gyro Cone," check out this fascinating 2009 New York Times video.

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