Evelyn, who has worked at GOLD Restaurant for the last fourteen years, recalls growing up in Cameroon and how she came to work in the kitchen at our Cape Town restaurant. …
Cooking Up a Better Life at GOLD Restaurant: Evelyn’s Inspirational Story
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Wine Corks Versus Screw Tops
With the Cape Winelands right on our doorstep at GOLD Restaurant, we debate the pros and cons of cork and screw tops for wine. …
Uncovering Little Known Truths About Africa’s “Laughing” Hyena
Hyenas are not the drooling, mangy scavengers depicted in the Lion King, in fact there’s much more to these animals than meets the eye. …
Planning a trip to South Africa post COVID-19
If you’re planning a trip to South Africa and you have limited time you really should put a visit to Cape Town at the top of your bucket list. Chat to anyone who’s been to the Mother City and they’ll tell you it’s right up there with the …
What is the CrescentRating and what does it mean for Muslim travellers?
GOLD is proud to hold an A CrescentRating. But what exactly does this mean? Essentially, the CrescentRating is the world’s leading authority on Halal Travel. …
Why plant-based diets are all the rage
Plant-based diets are taking over the globe. Through a plant-based lifestyle, you can contribute to environmental sustainability and food security. Find out how! …
Opening a can of Mopani Worms
Mopani worms are a favourite traditional South African snack food. But the thought of chewing on a grub leaves most of us, including many locals who haven’t yet sampled Mopani worms, cold. …
Cape Malay Curry Recipe
Here at GOLD, many Cape Malay dishes feature on our menu, with this unique South African cuisine a firm favorite amongst all that visits us! …
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Nelson Mandela
As much as Mandela’s many anti-apartheid sacrifices and achievements are well documented there are some lesser known personal and more lighthearted insights that many people don’t know about Mandela. …
Umqombothi: Traditional Edible African Beer
Traditional African beer goes by many names. It all depends on the country you’re in and the region. In South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape provinces where the predominant African language is Xhosa, traditional artisan beer is called Umqombothi. …
