Peter Parthenis: The Greek Who Made Gyros Popular in America

Peter Parthenis Sr. is a name synonymous with innovation in the realm of Greek cuisine and immigrant entrepreneurship. After immigrating from the quaint village of Vonitsa, Greece, he harnessed his expertise as an automation engineer to found Kronos Foods in Chicago in 19741. Parthenis is credited with popularizing the gyro sandwich in America, transforming the … Continue reading Peter Parthenis: The Greek Who Made Gyros Popular in America