Take-away food

by Paul on Wednesday, 5 May, 2010 8 Comments

Take-away food

Take-away food

Besides for the prominent “Masala Steak plus 2L Sparletta” in the photo, you’ll notice several signs advertising Gatsbys (Gats-bea) – a common meal bought at small shops like these ones, near the castle, at the top of the Grand Parade (map). A Gatsby is similar in a way to a Subway sub, but filled with hot chips (French fries), various meats (often sausages), perhaps some salad, and certainly plenty of sauces.

Don’t expect eating a Gatsby to be easy – it’s large, very messy, yet surprisingly and delightfully tasty. :)


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  1. 1Ben Wideman
    Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 at 21:25

    I was just craving a massive Cape Town Gatsby this week… mmmmmmmm. Thanks for the memories!

  2. 2Paul
    Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 at 22:01

    It’s a pleasure Ben. I’d offer to fly one over to you, but it would be a total mess by the time it reached you… and besides, an ice-cold gatsby isn’t quite the same anyhow. :)

  3. 3Bev
    Tuesday, 18 May, 2010 at 23:17

    Put on weight did you Paul :)

  4. 4Paul
    Wednesday, 19 May, 2010 at 07:47

    Erm… Bev, no… I was just passing by and never actually had a gatsby. :) But yes, I can imagine that a diet filled with this type of food wouldn’t be all too healthy.

  5. 5Tom
    Wednesday, 19 May, 2010 at 08:53

    This is a really fantastic photo Paul! It’s so distinctly South African! Keep up the good work!

    Tom
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  6. 6Geoff
    Thursday, 20 May, 2010 at 14:03

    Odd…the messiness reminds me of a garbage plate, the food which Rochester (New York) is known for. Never had a garbage plate either, although the garbage plate isn’t a national delicacy like the Gatsby is in SA.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Tahou_Hots#Garbage_Plate

  7. 7Paul
    Thursday, 20 May, 2010 at 20:06

    Thanks Tom, and thanks for the links – nice work yourself! :)

    Geoff, ah, thanks! I’ve *never* heard of a Garbage Plate. It sure looks interesting though. We’ve decided that we’re going to have to visit NYC some time, so I’ll make sure that we try it out. (And let you know ;) ).

  8. 8Jane
    Monday, 27 June, 2011 at 13:43

    Hey all just to let U know I had a Gatsby from Munchies take away in Parkland /Tableview and it was so tasty….and best off all the prices was great for a full steak Gatsby it is R50-00 AND a full Russion is R30-00 … so if you guys are looking for good gatsby’s and burgers try Munchies ..

    TEL: 0215563644

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