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Cape Town: Taste of Cape Town 2010
From Wednesday, 24 March 2010
To Sunday, 28 March 2010
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Taste of Cape Town

This will be the 4th year that Capetonians get their tastebuds wowed ... with the Taste of Cape Town.  So prepare to be tantalised, teased and toasted again if you're a gourmand, gastromome or just have a taste for the exceptional things in life.

This tasty event brings together 19 of the city’s best acclaimed and awarded restaurants - where they get to serve their fabulous, inspiring signature dishes to an audience of foodies, connoiseurs and critics.

Celebrated chefs from the gourmet capitals of Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek will be taking part with exciting events like The Chef’s Theatre, Wine Route and Beer Academy.

Then of course there's fabulous food to sample, taste, touch & feel. Stunning displays, exotic drinks, champagne and cocktails.  It's all about, taste, taste, taste ...

The Pick ‘n Pay Fresh Living Chef’s Theatre
Fun, fabulous and informative, this is an opportunity to see the Cape’s top chefs showcased and in action on stage, featuring demos, culinary challenges, entertaining tutorials and enlightening Q&A sessions.

The Checkers Wine Route
Back by popular demand, this year's Checkers Wine Route Taste Experience is set to rock Cape Town. Clive Torr, along with some of South Africa’s leading wine makers, will be hosting a selection of wines from more than 80 top wine estates in South Africa. The Checkers Wine Route will feature a daily programme of wine tastings, tutorials and advice on wine and food pairing.

The Grolsch Beer Academy
Featuring Beer Masterclasses by a renowned brew master followed by a quenching of the 'thirst buds' in the comfortable and stylish surrounds of the outdoor Grolsch Beer Experience area.

Fresh Producers Market
This new feature will showcase some of Cape Town’s local food heroes. From delicious, hand-made cheeses, biltong, sweets to exotic ingredients, herbs and chocolates – to name just a few – the Fresh Producers Market at the Taste of Cape Town is guaranteed to inspire and tantalise with real, wholesome, fresh foods and produce.

Johnnie Walker Whisky Theatre
This year at the Festival, The House of Johnnie Walker invites you on a journey to explore the flavours of the world’s greatest whisky house. Taste the bold, vibrant, Red Label, the deep and smoky Black Label, the flagship House of Johnnie Walker blend, and the enigmatic natural flavours of Green Label blended malt whisky.

Taste and Buy Experiential Exhibitors
You’ll discover a mouthwatering array of gourmet food suppliers at Taste of Cape Town. Browse the stalls and try delicious speciality food and ingredients to buy and enjoy at home.

Kidz Zone
We haven’t forgotten about kids at this year’s Festival.  Clamber Club will ensure that the young ones are entertained with a host of activities for all ages.  With professional entertainers keeping kiddies busy and happy, parents can relax and enjoy the festivities that Taste of Cape Town has to offer.

Make a date with Taste of Cape Town – a world-class event where visitors who are passionate about food and drinks can indulge in their passion in the company of like-minded individuals.

2010 Participating restaurants
Bistro Sixteen82
Cape Colony at The Mount Nelson Hotel
Ginja and Myoga
GOLD restaurant
The Restaurant at Grande Provence
Il Leone Mastrantonio
Jardine Restaurant
Le Quartier Francais and Bread and Wine
Maze by Gordon Ramsay
Nobu Cape Town
Overture
Signal at Cape Grace
Reuben’s and Reuben’s @ The Robertson Small Hotel
Societi Bistro
The Greenhouse
Wang Thai


Book now at  Computicket

For more information go to www.tasteofcapetown.co.za

Festival Times:

Wed 24 March 2010: 18h30 – 22h00
Thur 25 March 2010: 18h30 – 22h00
Fri 26 March 2010: 18h30 – 22h00
Sat 27 March 2010: 13h00 – 17h00; 18h30 – 22h00
Sun 28 March 2010: 12h00 – 17h00


5 FREE TICKETS TO BE WON!!!:

Get your FREE standard ticket to Taste of Cape Town 2010 (worth R80 each).  Simply email your name, cell no./daytime contact no. and the correct answer to us at Backinafrica 

Question: How many award-winning restaurants will be represented at Taste of Cape Town 2010?

Rules: Competition closes Mon 22 March 2010.  Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.  Prizes may not be exchanged or redeemed for cash. Winners will be notified via email.



Location: Rhodes High School, Mowbray (follow signs from Liesbeek Parkway into Durban Road), Cape Town
Contact: Computicket 083 915 8000
Standard tickets : R80 and premium tickets : R170 (includes R100 worth of Taste of Cape Town CROWNS).

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