"The spicy lamb grinder is a variation on Bar Gernika's lamb grinder, which combines some of the best aspects of a gyro, French dip, and cheesesteak into one flavor-packed sandwich. Served on crusty and fluffy French bread, the lamb is tender and thinly shaved, reminiscent of shaved meat from a gyro. The meat is topped with cheese, grilled onions, and peppers, and the whole thing comes served with a side of au jus for that French dip experience."
"Beyond being just a great sandwich, the spicy lamb grinder is also nice because it's a true taste of the region's history. While most American menus are dominated by the trio of beef, chicken, and pork, lamb is a more popular meat in Idaho because the state is home to a large Basque population. The Basque people hail from the mountainous region of Northern Spain, and during the late 19th century, they started immigrating in large numbers to the Americas."
Bar Gernika in downtown Boise offers a spicy lamb grinder that blends elements of a gyro, French dip, and cheesesteak. The sandwich features thinly shaved, tender roasted lamb on crusty, fluffy French bread, topped with pepper jack (or Swiss), grilled onions, peppers, and jalapeños. A side of au jus provides a French dip element. The sandwich reflects Idaho's Basque culinary heritage, since lamb is more common there due to a sizable Basque population who immigrated from Northern Spain in the late 19th century. The spicy lamb grinder has become a celebrated local specialty.
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