Behold – the donair. A Halifax delicacy that is both tasty and messy
The Halifax donair was invented in the 1970s by Peter Gamoulakos.
Donair meat is spiced ground beef that’s shaped into a large loaf and roasted on a spit, then shaved and seared on a flat top range. The meat is placed on a thin, Lebanese-style pita, topped with tomatoes and raw onions, dosed with sweet sauce, then wrapped in tinfoil and handheld by the diner.
In 2015, Halifax city council made the donair the city’s official food.