I’ve got a thing for Greek food. When I lived in Hell’s Kitchen many years ago, there was a stellar Greek place around the corner on 9th Ave I would frequent on a remarkable basis. And don’t get me started on food trucks–as long as there’s hot sauce available, I’m there. But though Bococa is known for it’s Middle Eastern fare (you can’t throw a stone without hitting a place that serves outstanding staples like hummus, falafal and schwarma), I hadn’t found a home for my true love–the lamb gyro. So forgive me if I slobber all over my keyboard when I tell you about the fairly new Athena Mediterranean Cuisine at 213 Smith St. between Baltic and Butler. On either the sandwich or platter, the lamb is sliced thick and juicy. And I could eat about four bowls of the creamy, garlicky tzatziki with the meat or just scooped up with warm pita. It is a godsend. Of course, all the Greek staples are on the menu: oregano-spiked chicken souvlaki, saganaki (who doesn’t love fried cheese?), creamy moussaka and of course a well-tossed namesake salad–so you can try it all. But don’t expect the usual hipster surroundings if you dine in. Athena is old-school–with pics of the Parthenon, busts of Greek Gods and Goddesses, and a strangely tacky back area that doubles as a “lounge” for late-night visitors. I can’t say it’s a place I’d go for the ambiance, and it ain’t exactly cheap–but I can promise you one thing: the BEST gyro in the hood. So stop in and say hi to the lovely (if not the most professional) waitresses, and put your feeding bag on–you won’t leave hungry.