Cafe staff were left seeing a whole new world after music legend Stevie Wonder dropped in for a late-night meal – and left them a £1,000 tip.
The 76-year-old singer arrived at Cafe Continental in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, with his band and entourage after performing his classic album Songs In The Key Of Life at the Co-op Live arena on Sunday (8 Nov) as reported by What’s The Jam.
Owner Ryan Robinson said Wonder was “a really nice guy and happy to chat to everybody”.
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He added: “Surreal things happen now and again.
“This is one of them.
“It was a pleasure to welcome Mr Stevie Wonder to the restaurant to close off his tour.
“He is one of the all time greats – one of the most famous and recognisable people in the world.
“It was very special.”
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The singer was joined by family members, including his daughter Aisha – the backing singer about whom he wrote his hit Isn’t She Lovely?
The visit followed an 18-month connection between the restaurant and Wonder’s touring musicians, who first called in while working with soul singer Toni Braxton.
They stayed in touch and became regular customers, with Aisha also visiting when in the UK.
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Ryan received a call on Sunday asking if the group could return after the concert.
“The band turned up at 11pm had some food and then at about 12.30am four blacked out mini buses turned up outside, and Stevie Wonder was in one of them,” he said.
Staff had been warned they would be working late and prepared a special menu instead of their usual Sunday roast.
Wonder tucked into a seafood feast featuring grilled sea bream, bouillabaisse and octopus.
And the restaurant team were left Overjoyed when the singer and his band handed over a generous £1,000 tip.
Ryan said the money had been shared among the staff.
He added: “His family, his entourage and his crew are absolutely lovely.
“You wouldn’t even think they were famous and they’re really enthusiastic about the restaurant.”
Wonder isn’t the first celebrity at the restaurant which is owned by Ryan along with Lee Ferguson, Jack Key and David Burman.
Man Utd star Wayne Rooney, singer Jack Savoretti and rapper Aitch have also eaten there.
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