Time	Info
7 - 7:30pm	Executive consulting chef Philippe Frydman Acorn Foundation Theatre of Foods Fresh mussels - local always best
7 - 7:30pm 7:30 – 8pm	BREAK
8 – 8:30pm	Executive chef Stefan Marais & SASSI The Brasserie Cooking SASSI Seafood (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative)
8:30 – 9pm	BREAK
9 – 9:30pm	Bain’s, the world’s best grain whisky Whisky and food pairing
9:30 – 9:45pm	BREAK
9:45 –10:15pm	TASTE FESTIVAL COOK- OFF Executive chef Shaun Schoeman Fyndraai Restaurant ............................................................... Senior Sous chef Christo Pretorius Azure Restaurant At Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Friday 12th April 6.30pm – 10.30pm

Time	Info
7 - 7:30pm	Executive consulting chef Philippe Frydman Acorn Foundation Theatre of Foods Dinners in a Dash using So Not Kobe & Izi’ Talian products
7:30 – 8pm	BREAK
8 – 8:30pm	Executive chef Stefan Marais & SASSI The Brasserie Cooking SASSI Seafood (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative)
8:30 – 9pm	BREAK
9 – 9:30pm	Chef Gino Sedres Dash Restaurant & Bar Curled Prawns with mango puree
9:30 – 9:45pm	BREAK
9:45 –10:15pm	TASTE FESTIVAL COOK- OFF ‘The Private Chef’ Neill Anthony ............................................................. Head chef Matt Manning Source Food & Catering

Saturday 13th April – Session 1 – 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Time	Info
1:30 –2:00pm	Executive chef Stefan Marais & SASSI Brasserie Cooking SASSI Seafood (South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative)
2:00 – 2:30pm	BREAK
2:30 –3:00pm	Head chocolatier Dimo Simatos Lindt Chocolate Studio The Lindt Master Chocolatiers showcase the ultimate chocolate skills
3:00 – 3:30pm	BREAK
3:30 – 4:00pm	Executive chef Sanel Esterhuys Savour restaurant at 15 on Orange Hotel Salmon Tartare
4 – 4:15pm	BREAK
4:15 – 4:45pm	TASTE FESTIVAL COOK – OFF Hosted by Afrika Melane , Cape Talk Radio Executive chef Henrico Grobelaar Azure Restaurant At The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa ......................................................... Nic Van Wyk Chef at Diemersdal Farm Eatery / Kyknet Kokkedoor judge

Session 2

Time	Info
7 – 7:30pm	Nic Van Wyk Chef at Diemersdal Farm Eatery / Kyknet Kokkedoor judge A Chef and his Stable - Cooking from the land and surf
7.30 - 8:00	BREAK
8:00 – 9:00pm	DStv COMPETITION COOK-OFF WITH 3 ASPIRING CHEFS Hosted by Justine Drake
9:00 – 9:30PM	BREAK
9:30 – 10:00pm	Sous chef Garth Davids De Grendel Restaurant Pork fillet, scallop, orange, sweet potato, Pernod, cabbage honey and black pudding

Sunday 14th April – 12.00am – 5.00pm

Time	Info
12:30 – 1pm	Head chocolatier Dimo Simatos Lindt Chocolate Studio The Lindt Master Chocolatiers showcase the ultimate chocolate skills
1 – 1:30pm	BREAK
1:30 – 2pm	Sous Chef Frances Zwiers Makaron at Majeka House Conceptual cooking - Grilled river kob, smoked mussels, sweetcorn chowder & chorizo gnocchi
2 – 2:30pm	BREAK
2:30 – 3pm	Craig Backhouse Dish food & Social Vietnamese caramel chicken with Asian slaw
3 – 3:15pm	BREAK
3:15- 3:45pm	Executive chef Henrico Grobelaar Azure Restaurant At The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spar Chalmar beef fillet, blackened eggplant, white carrot and onion with potato Nicola
3:45 – 4pm	BREAK
4 - 4:30pm	TASTE FESTIVAL COOK-OFF Guest executive chef Rudi Liebenberg Planet Restaurant & Bar At The Mount Nelson Hotel .............................................................. Head Chef Craig Backhouse Dish Food & Social

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Kidz Zone brought to you by Party Tots

Party Tots will be providing great entertainment for kids on the Saturday Afternoon and Sunday sessions of Taste of Cape Town. Kids can look forward to playing on the jumping castle, ball pond with slide, swing and slide set, kick bikes, bouncers, rockers, see-saws, slides and all time favourite worm tunnel and obstacle course so mommies and daddies can let their little ones play while enjoying all the show has to offer. Costs are R20 per child per hour.

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Cape Town Angels

Showing their support towards Cape Town Angels NPC this year at the Taste of Cape Town are several bands and artists, bringing the magic of compassion, to the Mother City.

The “CTA benefit stage” will be hosting an eclectic group of performers over the Taste weekend, adding to the festival atmosphere and allowing you to enjoy your fine wining and dining in perfect style.

Cape Town Angels Benefit Stage

	18:30 – 22:30 Thurs – 11/04	18:30 – 22:30 Fri – 12/04	13:00 – 22:30 Sat – 13/04	12:00 – 17:00 Sun – 14/04
13:15 - 14:00			Soul Sundae	Nadine Matthews
14:30 - 15:15			The Bookkeepers	Philip Malan
15:45 - 16:30			ShenFM	Janie and the Beard
Break	-	-	-	-
18:45 - 19:30	David and the Daisies	The Bookkeepers	Cherry Vynil
19:40 - 19:50	The Magic of Regardt Laubscher
20:00 - 20:45	Soul Sundae	Silent Side	Princess Pop
20:55 - 21:05	Rage of Fire	Rage of Fire	Rage of Fire
21:15 - 22:00	Anna Torna Highman	Ben Caesar	Natasha Meister

subject to change

The Artists

Ben Ceasar	Ben Ceasar is an artist with a strong hip hop background. He fuses music genres from various parts of the world into new musical experiences, along with lyrics and subject matters that shows true personal reflection.
Cherry Vynil	Cherry Vynil is an Acoustic Folk Rock Band with a new perspective. This three-piece band started out in May 2008 and has since had the honour of sharing a stage with South Africa’s beloved Freshly Ground.
David and the Daisies	David Johnson is an actor with a passion for music, as it is the only medium in which he doesn't pretend to be someone else. He brings this passion for music to the alternative pop rock style of David & The Daisies.
Janie & The Beard	Janie & The Beard is an Alternative Folk-Rock Act that cannot really be boxed in. This brother & sister duo believes that music was created to lament and to rejoice, for revolution and for community. And when you watch Janie & The Beard perform you are reminded of why.
Nadine Matthews	Nadine Matthews, an artist with an appreciation for various music genres, has a smooth and mellow style rooted in Jazz, R&B & Soul. She grew up to the sounds of Motown and draws her experience from a range of artists including jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
Natasha Meister	Natasha Meister, a Canadian born prodigy singer/songwriter, has been dubbed "The Meister" by fans. After just two short years in the industry, she has been recogniSed as a rising star with incredible passion. Natasha released her debut album “Half Way” in 2012, with the single "Safe In The Silence" making it's mark in SA.
Rage of Fire	Rage of Fire brings together two professional fire dancers, Conrad Chicane and Neil Hosken, in a unique entertainment option that takes any event to the next exciting level. Incorporating elements of dance, fire poi and light balls, Rage of Fire will have people talking for months.
ShenFM	ShenFM is an experience all on its own. A band that is set apart from the rest by their tremendous ability as musicians. This band is like a seamless sound station that musically weaves their own songs with contemporary hits, one into the next.
Silent Side	Silent Side is a melodic rock band from Cape Town. Their music is a fusion of sound overlaid by deep and emotional lyrics and memorable melodies. They have performed with bands such as The Dirty Skirts and have also recently launched their long awaited first full length album "Unbroken".
Soul Sundae	Soul Sundae is a female group with a passion for music. Nikki Samuels, Jade Ford & Candy Masters bring you awesome sunset entertainment from your old school favourites and the classics to moderne tunes and so much more.
The Bookkeepers	The BookKeepers, featuring actual bookkeepers Alan White (lead vocals & acoustic guitar) and Elton Goslett (electric guitar), play original songs described as "reggae roll". Their songs range from beautiful love to upbeat songs. Alan's deep voice and beautiful melodies are complimented and lifted by Elton's wizardry with the electric guitar.
Philip Malan	Philip Malan, an acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, recently won the Marshall Music Home of the Acoustic Guitar competition and got to perform at the Cape Town Folk and Acoustic festival alongside some of South Africa?s big names in the industry. He currently performs both as a solo artist and with his band The Philip Malan Trio.
Princess Pop	The oh so fabulous Princess Pop is true Beefcakes royalty! She is a drag queen diva with the voice of an angel. She's their sexy siren with songs that will both melt your heart and have you running to the dance floor.
The Magic of Regardt Laubscher	Regardt Laubscher has been performing professional magic for 13 years. If you believe in magic no explanation is necessary; if you don't believe in magic no explanation will be given. But one thing is certain, you will be left amazed.
Anna Torna Highmen	Anna Torna Highmen is a very sassy drag queen diva, that regularly graces the Beefcakes stage. This very talented diva will fill you in on all her sexy tales and sing about them too.

subject to change

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Cape Town Angels is a non-profit company driven by a group of young professionals operating in and around Cape Town. Through commitment, partnership and collaboration they share “The Magic of Compassion” by boosting other social responsibility initiatives and developing community based projects.

THEIR VISION:

Their aim is to achieve positive change through quality leadership and collaboration rooted in compassion and dedication, by bringing together like-minded professional people who wish to make a difference.

WHAT THEY BRING TO TASTE:

They are very excited to be a charity beneficiary of Taste of Cape Town this year, were they will be sharing “The Magic of Compassion” with the Mother City. Come and visit them at the CTA Benefit Stage, where an eclectic group of performers will be spreading their wings along with them over the Taste weekend, adding to the festival atmosphere. Please follow them on twitter (@CTAngelsZA) where they will share more info on the artists to perform.

YOU CAN HELP THE ANGELS:

As Cape Town Angels is a young non-profit company, fully dependent on volunteers to help boost worthy causes, they need the help of like-minded individuals and organisations to help them help others. No offer of support, sponsorship or donation is too small…

Account Holder: Cape Town Angels NPC
Bank: FNB
Reference: Your Initials & Surname /Company Name
Branch: Century City
Branch Code: 200909
Account Type: Business Account
Account Number: 62381690314

HOW YOU CAN HELP THE ANGELS:

If you would like to spread your wings along with the Angels please email them at info@ctangels.co.za

Or find them online on

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CTAngelsZA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CTAngelsZA
Website: http://www.ctangels.co.za

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The Chipembere Rhino Foundation is a privately run, registered non-profit organization committed to on the ground assistance in the protection and conservation of Africa’s rhino. Funds raised allow for the purchase of equipment for anti-poaching units, the supply of technology based equipment to better monitor rhino populations and research in veterinary procedures that help protect and record individual rhino populations.

Introduction

The Chipembere Rhino Foundation is a privately run, registered non-profit organization IT/95/2011 committed to assisting in the protection and conservation of Africa’s rhino. This once highly endangered species, whose total population in the early 1950′s amounted to fewer than 500 animals as a result of the pressure of poaching had clawed its way back, thanks to a small yet dedicated team of conservationists. These conservationist’s efforts resulted in one of Africa’s most amazing conservation success stories, that success is today evident in Africa’s approximate 18,500 White Rhino and 3000 Black Rhino. But in recent years the poaching threat has escalated to a current rate exceeding 1 rhino poached per day! Africa’s rhino are again under pressure and is now facing a threat that could take them back to the brink of extinction. For an animal that has been in existence for around 50 million years, the world would be at a great and tragic loss without this species.

With 95% of the world’s White and Black rhino population in Southern Africa, we are the custodians of this species and we have to give the rhino a future.
We need all the help we can get to help maintain their chances of survival.

History

The Chipembere Rhino Foundation was established in November 2010 after Amakhala Game Reserve lost two rhinos in one poaching incident. This devastating loss was what galvanised the idea to not let this slaughter continue without a concerted effort from ourselves as custodians of Africa’s wildlife and to contribute to the global awareness of what is happening on not just state controlled land but private land where passionate conservationist struggle to maintain Africa’s amazing diversity all the while under increasing pressure from population explosion and criminal elements that seek to make fortunes off the decimation of what makes Africa, Africa, it’s wildlife! Adamant that these animals have not died in vain, we are committed to remembering them through this very foundation.

Amakhala Game Reserve’s small breeding population of white rhino was introduced in 2003 and formed the basis of a long term project that would see a small contribution to the conservation of rhino in Africa. The slaughter of these two bulls put an abrupt end to this project and has since rendered the Amakhala Game Reserve’s population static.

‘Chipembere’ means ‘rhinoceros’ in Shona, an African language, and this name is quite fitting in that our main breeding bull that we lost was known as ‘Chippy’. The other bull, Isipho, meaning ‘gift’ in Xhosa, was indeed a gift to the reserve. His mother arrived and unbeknown to us was pregnant. The birth of this rhino male took us all by surprise. Isipho grew into a beautiful and proud rhino and he was slated as our future breeding bull.
These animals are sorely missed by all who had enjoyed the incredible viewing they provided along with being symbols of one of South Africa’s greatest conservation success stories.

Vision
The Chipembere Rhino Foundation’s vision is to create awareness of the threat facing Africa’s fragile population of rhino. The long term vision would be to expand the funding by Chipembere Rhino Foundation into a multi-pronged approach namely:

1.) On the ground equipment support for anti-poaching teams that operate on wildlife reserves in Southern Africa.

2.) Monitoring assistance such as the supply of telemetry tracking devices, veterinary procedures involving field ID kits that include ear notching, DNA processing for the National Rhino data base and micro chipping of horns and body.

3.) Creating a media awareness programme that would focus primarily on the youth through education based talks at schools and through the collective genre of artists associated with the Chipembere Rhino Foundation

In addition to our objectives for 2013 will be the following…….

1. Telemetry Leg collars

2. RhoDis DNA sample kits

3. Microchips

For 2013 our main goal besides the on-going supply of equipment to anti-poaching units and visible awareness campaigns is to supply and fit as many telemetry leg collars, this technology assists reserves with 24 hour monitoring of their rhino populations. They are an invaluable tool when a reserve is under threat – night time particularly, and or for the general monitoring of rhino on a daily basis.

When we fit the telemetry leg collar to a rhino the other effective item we will be providing is the RhoDis DNA sample ID kit. The DNA details and samples are taken during the fitting of the collar are then sent to Dr.Cindy Harper at Onderstepoort to be kept in the National Rhino DNA database. The collected and logged DNA of rhino is used to support the legal system by matching recovered horns to a rhino poaching crime scene.

The final component we will be supplying is the microchips that are placed in a rhino’s horns and the body. This also allows for easy identification of living or deceased rhino when managing and protecting the species.

Contact/Donate Details

Bank Details:
Name: Chipembere Rhino Foundation
Bank: FNB (First National Bank)
Branch: Humansdorp
Branch Code: 210115
Account: 62330309289
Type: Check Account
Bank Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
NPO (Non-Profit Organization) Registration number:  IT/95/2011

Email: brent@hillsnek.com
Telephone: +27 (0)42 294 1685
Fax: +27 (0)42 294 1687
Mobile: +27 (0)82 77 99 575               
Physical Address: HillsNek Safaris, Amakhala Game Reserve, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Postal Address: PO Box 25, St. Francis Bay, 6312, South Africa

THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, RHINO NEED YOU!

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-          Minimum call out fee R144.00 which includes 12km thereafter R12 per km

-          Extra Drops charged at R50 per drop

Please see www.niteowl.co.za

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Each year Taste of Cape Town brings together not just restaurants and food and wine suppliers, but a line-up of innovative and interactive programmes on cooking and eating designed to educate and entertain in equal measure.

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