Comments on: Should I bother with Taste of Melbourne? http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/ The insiders' guide to food and drink in Melbourne. Since 2005. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:40:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lingy http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-51028 Lingy Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:14:03 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-51028 Haha I have so clicked on the wrong link, from Google Reader hahaha. My bad Ed! hahaha Haha I have so clicked on the wrong link, from Google Reader hahaha. My bad Ed! hahaha

]]> By: Lingy http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-51027 Lingy Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:11:26 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-51027 I too went last year, on a weekend night. It was crowded but I went when the doors opened and still managed to taste/ sample the food I wanted to. I have to agree with some of the comments above, that it is quite a pity to showcase food in masses like this as restaurants, and as we all know, can do way better than this. Also, I don't find the food being cheap at all and that I'd rather eat at restaurants. Having said all that, this Event is great in one way that the public in general get to interact with some of the great culinary minds and also, sample foods of all sorts at a single location and at the same time. Yes it can be expensive but I think it's good to sample foods from some newer restaurants. I too went last year, on a weekend night. It was crowded but I went when the doors opened and still managed to taste/ sample the food I wanted to.

I have to agree with some of the comments above, that it is quite a pity to showcase food in masses like this as restaurants, and as we all know, can do way better than this. Also, I don’t find the food being cheap at all and that I’d rather eat at restaurants.

Having said all that, this Event is great in one way that the public in general get to interact with some of the great culinary minds and also, sample foods of all sorts at a single location and at the same time. Yes it can be expensive but I think it’s good to sample foods from some newer restaurants.

]]> By: How to survive Taste of Melbourne 2010 http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-50978 How to survive Taste of Melbourne 2010 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-50978 [...] year I tried to answer the question on whether or not it is worth bothering with Taste of Melbourne from 23 to 29 August (read the comments too), based on the fact that it is a big money making [...] [...] year I tried to answer the question on whether or not it is worth bothering with Taste of Melbourne from 23 to 29 August (read the comments too), based on the fact that it is a big money making [...]

]]> By: Reuben http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46509 Reuben Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:35:42 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46509 lol - maybe I should ask for some freebies... hmmmm lol – maybe I should ask for some freebies… hmmmm

]]> By: Thermomixer http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46508 Thermomixer Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:38:56 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46508 Reuben, that sounds almost like a paid advert ;) - joking. Went last year and thought it was OK - but got freebies and that always makes it more enjoyable. Wasn't going to attend this year as the number of restaurants seems to be down, but having received the freebies - may as well try it. Will see. Reuben, that sounds almost like a paid advert ;) – joking.

Went last year and thought it was OK – but got freebies and that always makes it more enjoyable.

Wasn’t going to attend this year as the number of restaurants seems to be down, but having received the freebies – may as well try it. Will see.

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46507 Ed Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:34:50 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46507 I was there two with Jackie from Eating with Jack and it was better than expected and I now understand if you don't get to eat out in Melbourne a lot it is worth it. I can't comment on the Crowns as theyall gave me free stuff but Movida's Squid and Chorizo was sensational . The highlight was Giorgio's fior de burrata that Toby Puttock from Fifteen gave me - locally made mozzarella. The beer from Red Hill is worth it too. I'm told also that last night wasn't as busy as it gets and on Sunday it may be feral. I was there two with Jackie from Eating with Jack and it was better than expected and I now understand if you don’t get to eat out in Melbourne a lot it is worth it. I can’t comment on the Crowns as theyall gave me free stuff but Movida’s Squid and Chorizo was sensational . The highlight was Giorgio’s fior de burrata that Toby Puttock from Fifteen gave me – locally made mozzarella.
The beer from Red Hill is worth it too.
I’m told also that last night wasn’t as busy as it gets and on Sunday it may be feral.

]]> By: Reuben http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46506 Reuben Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:22:47 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46506 I attended Taste of Melbourne last night and had a fantastic time! The selection of fine wine, boutique beer, cheese, dukkah, chutney's and restaurant samples were amazing! More than worth the $30 (evident when you find yourself sampling stunning reserve wines from some of the Yarra Valleys best wineries) entry I cant wait to see what next year will bring. The Crowns are not as troublesome as some people say, you have an option of $10 and $30 booklets which can be spent on delightful dishes from some of Melbourne's best restaurants. It would be great to see some more of Melbournes Restaurants appearing such as Grossi and Ginger Boy, hopefully they will get on board next year saying this I was more than happy with those that were available - Cirque De Prince and Nobu are definitely worth a look in. I highly recommend attending Taste and will be back for more next year. I attended Taste of Melbourne last night and had a fantastic time! The selection of fine wine, boutique beer, cheese, dukkah, chutney’s and restaurant samples were amazing! More than worth the $30 (evident when you find yourself sampling stunning reserve wines from some of the Yarra Valleys best wineries) entry I cant wait to see what next year will bring. The Crowns are not as troublesome as some people say, you have an option of $10 and $30 booklets which can be spent on delightful dishes from some of Melbourne’s best restaurants. It would be great to see some more of Melbournes Restaurants appearing such as Grossi and Ginger Boy, hopefully they will get on board next year saying this I was more than happy with those that were available – Cirque De Prince and Nobu are definitely worth a look in. I highly recommend attending Taste and will be back for more next year.

]]> By: Bernie http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46496 Bernie Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:56:58 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46496 Hi there Ed , I would love 2 tickets if possible . I am happy to pick them up too ! It would be an awesome experience ... Cheers Hi there Ed , I would love 2 tickets if possible . I am happy to pick them up too !
It would be an awesome experience … Cheers

]]> By: Son http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46458 Son Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:15:32 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46458 The idea of 'crowns' ie disney dollars is enough to get me off side. And Fenns comments seem to ring alarm bells too regarding the quality of what would be on offer. My friend went to the gordon ramsay show and had his food there and it was well below acceptable for the price you're paying. As with others here, I'd say the cost of going would be better spent going to the actual restaurants themselves and enjoying a full meal. The idea of ‘crowns’ ie disney dollars is enough to get me off side.

And Fenns comments seem to ring alarm bells too regarding the quality of what would be on offer. My friend went to the gordon ramsay show and had his food there and it was well below acceptable for the price you’re paying. As with others here, I’d say the cost of going would be better spent going to the actual restaurants themselves and enjoying a full meal.

]]> By: d0ublecooked http://www.tomatom.com/2009/08/should-i-bother-with-taste-of-melbourne/comment-page-1/#comment-46428 d0ublecooked Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:14:52 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/?p=1414#comment-46428 Bit up in the air about going after reading these reviews - the cost of entry + food seems a bit expensive for what it looks like you get. Ed if you could throw some tickets our way we'd definitely put them to good use :) Bit up in the air about going after reading these reviews – the cost of entry + food seems a bit expensive for what it looks like you get.

Ed if you could throw some tickets our way we’d definitely put them to good use :)

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