Cape town Gatsby
The unmistakably South African super sandwich had its humble beginnings in the Cape Flats (where it’s still most widely available). It was accidentally created in 1976 by Rashaad Pandy – or so the story goes. According to Pandy, he serendipitously invented the gatsby in the 70s after putting together a few odds and ends comprising a Portuguese roll, hot chips, polony and atchar to feed a few hungry workers. Since then, the sandwich-on-steroids has evolved into a favourite, particularly among workers and clubgoers, prized for being both budget-friendly and mouthwateringly deliciousIf you’re going gatsby guzzling for the first time, it’s important that you bear these four rules in mind:
- Go hungry (or hangry, if you can manage it).
- Prepare to share.
- Roll up your sleeves (it’s going to get messy).
- Have a drink by your side (you’ll thank me later).
- The unwritten rule, which I have just broken: do not take a nap after eating. I repeat: do not take a nap after eating.
