Interview with owner Brian Shalkoff Question: How would you describe your style of cooking? Answer: Wholesome, traditional South African and African Question: Where did you learn to cook? Answer: 40 years experience in the Gramadoelas’s kitchen. Trial and error, with lots of error! Question: Who is you greatest influence in cooking? Answer: Robert Carrier Question: Which other chef would you most like to share a meal with, if he or she were cooking it? Answer: Paul Bocuse Question: What is the restaurant’s signature dish? Answer: Waterblommetjiebredie Question: The most popular dish on the menu? Answer: Bobotie Question: How many vegetarian dishes are there on your menu? Answer: Three Question: What would you eat on a quiet night at home? Answer: Omelette with chicken livers Question: What is your favourite foreign cuisine? Answer: Moroccan Question: What is your favourite South African dish? Answer: Venison casserole Question: Can you pick out one of the best restaurant you have eaten in? Answer: Delmonico’s in Los Angeles Question: Are South Africans adventurous diners? Answer: No, most South Africans are a little squeamish. Question: Why should I eat at Gramadoelas? Answer: We offer a local experience. Question: Name some famous customers? Answer: Queen Elizabeth of England; Queen Margrethe of Denmark; Bill Clinton; Denzel Washington; Elton John; Nelson Mandela; Sir Richard Branson; David Rockefeller and Emma Thompson. Question: What is your favourite dessert? Answer: Kneffa |