In a move that left residents wondering whether he came for the gatsby or the compliments, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis made a surprise stop at the legendary Golden Dish this week, Cape town Etc reports.
The visit formed part of the City's ongoing Mayoral Service Blitz Day, a campaign aimed at inspecting service delivery progress, chatting to locals, and maybe, just maybe, squeezing in a quick lunchtime treat.
Clad in his trademark rolled-up sleeves and armed with a smile sharp enough to cut through a toasted masala steak sandwich, Hill-Lewis charmed patrons as he greeted staff behind the counter. No word yet on whether he took his chips half or full house, but sources say the Mayor 'looked suspiciously satisfied' after his stop.
Social media lit up faster than a Vienna parcel on a griddle, with locals joking that the Mayor might run for 'President of the Gatsby' next.
While the visit was all smiles and spice, it was also a reminder of the mayor's focus on engaging with communities directly, and tastefully.