tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post3976398686700039148..comments2023-10-10T12:50:52.406+11:00Comments on melbourne gastronome: The 2010 Taste of Melbourne festival that wasclairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17271464994614942315noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-92012955471512091152010-09-02T22:06:23.283+10:002010-09-02T22:06:23.283+10:00never been to Taste of Melbourne but went to Taste...never been to Taste of Melbourne but went to Taste of Sydney 3 times.. always feel that Taste of Mel looks more interesting ! (cuz u have never feel enough for what u have? :P)<br /><br />BTW, thanks for visiting my site, i am ur fanclub and ur site is my Melbourne treasure list ^ ^Bean Sprout's Cafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971022526330153383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-62920543397197538962010-09-02T18:58:42.500+10:002010-09-02T18:58:42.500+10:00fantastic coverage of the melb taste fest! feel l...fantastic coverage of the melb taste fest! feel like i was there..almostgreenbeenfoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333478016011339840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-57720209219169370722010-09-02T11:01:22.657+10:002010-09-02T11:01:22.657+10:00Like others, I went last year and had a great time...Like others, I went last year and had a great time and planned to attend again. But after looking at the line-up of restaurants this year didn't bother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-6097446533893726672010-09-01T15:53:22.221+10:002010-09-01T15:53:22.221+10:00I had my first experience of TOM this year too, af...I had my first experience of TOM this year too, after reading your post I'm glad I didn't bother lining up for "The Burger"! The panna cotta and popcorn was lovely too..https://www.blogger.com/profile/13111883915379564105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-18552168549650877472010-09-01T10:26:31.518+10:002010-09-01T10:26:31.518+10:00Ah I had some of that vodka in the goon bag. Terri...Ah I had some of that vodka in the goon bag. Terrible I know! It was the first thing I saw so I went for it haha. <br /><br />As for cultural diversity - last year I don't recall there being that many varied cuisines either. Would be nice to get a better representation overall.Eszhttp://kittysdrawings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-44160689077796296292010-08-31T20:48:30.595+10:002010-08-31T20:48:30.595+10:00Nice one Claire! Now I wish I could have interroga...Nice one Claire! Now I wish I could have interrogated Josh as well, but methinks he was only around for the opening night and not there on the weekend =P Lucky you!!msihuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731931560098947190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-12123922240874933622010-08-31T17:19:30.818+10:002010-08-31T17:19:30.818+10:00Great post, Claire. I didn't end up going and ...Great post, Claire. I didn't end up going and now I'm regretting that! The fruit vacherin looks and sounds pretty amazing.<br /><br />Your photos look fantastic - macro FTW!hannahbabblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-1815824203826780392010-08-31T15:12:35.734+10:002010-08-31T15:12:35.734+10:00I was surprised at how few food stalls there were,...I was surprised at how few food stalls there were, it seemed to be mostly wine, spirits, various cooking gadgets (from fridges to chopping contraptions), etc. <br /><br />I thought the restaurants' food was of a pretty high standard for the circumstances. I had the Embrasse pork belly (a crumbed, deep fried hunk of molten pork with a pea coulis and purple potatoes); the European duck tortellino (great shredded, braised duck filling, tasty jus, slightly tough pasta, perhaps it had dried out a little); and the prawn sausage and pistachio panna cotta from Sarti.<br /><br />In all I was happy enough with it, but I think if I'd paid to get in I would've found it way too expensive (someone gave me a VIP pass). At $30 entry plus $30-$40 for crowns you'd be better off going to a nice restaurant.Matt Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821066673560754150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-48626158002769912162010-08-31T14:25:40.829+10:002010-08-31T14:25:40.829+10:00I had the greatest time at this event last year, b...I had the greatest time at this event last year, but found that it was so expensive that I didn't end up going back this year. A shame, but budgets are tight and I'd rather spend it on enjoying one night out.<br />I agree that the Crown system is super annoying. Nothing worse than having 6 lousy crowns left at the end of the day!<br />Great entry, really enjoyed it!gammagumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774238844865118002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-56388240643044377852010-08-31T14:18:59.872+10:002010-08-31T14:18:59.872+10:00I was v. pissed off that I lined up for EVER for o...I was v. pissed off that I lined up for EVER for one of the Palace infamous wagyu burgers: for it to be STONE cold. And two of my dining companions were, too! For $10, I could have eaten sooo many other (better, hotter) things. Majorly disappointed.<br /><br />My highlight of the night was Sarti's pistachio panna cottas.<br /><br />And scoff if you will, but the free Smirnoffs! (I had a few too many!)<br /><br />~ Something had to make me get over my horrible burger experience!Sam Differencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-61424537102443486962010-08-31T12:26:44.808+10:002010-08-31T12:26:44.808+10:00I was really gutted about this years Taste, especi...I was really gutted about this years Taste, especially as last year I had a blast. IMO there were way too many wine/ spirits stalls and not enough of everything else (food, especially). Such a shame, as my partner and I had been looking forward to it for a while. Maybe it should be re-named to Drinks of Melbourne?fignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-86272601317302629052010-08-31T12:01:32.047+10:002010-08-31T12:01:32.047+10:00Great pics! I had such food envy all weekend watch...Great pics! I had such food envy all weekend watching everyone putting up their posts. I wish I went twice because there was obviously so many dishes I missed out on. <br /><br />There's always next year I guess!What's For Tea?https://www.blogger.com/profile/07918500606930372864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-72325975680758313752010-08-31T11:38:17.513+10:002010-08-31T11:38:17.513+10:00I have a question for you Claire - Having experien...I have a question for you Claire - Having experienced it this year, whould you pay for the experience next year?<br />I haven't been able to muster the enthusiasm to go to this event yet and I'm not quite sure why I can't get excited about it. I knew it was on but opted for a night in with a nice cut of steak and a bottle of red instead.<br />I do love the idea of a rabbit sausage roll though!<br />The cask vodka reminds me of when I was 16Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-32973711821652797722010-08-31T10:42:09.907+10:002010-08-31T10:42:09.907+10:00Great to finally see the quality photos that your ...Great to finally see the quality photos that your blog totally deserves!! Well done mate! Looking forward to seeing more G11 posts soon!!Adskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369613293742260040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-14569050524444604872010-08-31T10:23:37.857+10:002010-08-31T10:23:37.857+10:00What, no wine? Or was it all more forgettable tha...What, no wine? Or was it all more forgettable than the plonk at Pomeroy's?Rumpolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-46024750698204374812010-08-31T09:48:27.132+10:002010-08-31T09:48:27.132+10:00Nice run down.
The lack of veggo options was quit...Nice run down.<br /><br />The lack of veggo options was quite interesting. Saskia eats fish and veggies and there were still not that many options available. Must have been shocking for the genuine vegetarians!<br /><br />Also - 'Fresh As' was mentioned by Adriano at our macaron class. He used dehydrated blackberries in his French meringue animals. I was also highly amused by the name!!Emilyhttp://itpleasesus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-13746986729456227212010-08-31T09:44:14.733+10:002010-08-31T09:44:14.733+10:00How ridiculous is that cask of Smirnoff! I couldn&...How ridiculous is that cask of Smirnoff! I couldn't believe it when I saw it, I thought there were laws against those things? Ridiculous. <br /><br />Anyway, great post and love your photos! My outstanding dishes were the eye fillet with sauce bordelaise from The Palace - we went back for seconds, had the bombe on Friday and Sunday - was as incredibly heavenly both times, Maze salmon and the duck rillettes from Libertine & Le Traiteur together with the matched wine. <br /><br />My downers were definitely the burger from Palace and unfortunately the john dory from embrasse.. :( I think the piece of fish was too small and the ink over powered it, unlike the actual in house version. I really wish I had tried the Maze dessert now!Kristina Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191133567116972917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-87631766632960825322010-08-31T09:14:18.721+10:002010-08-31T09:14:18.721+10:00Great post and photos! I want more of that wild ra...Great post and photos! I want more of that wild rabbit sausage roll!Iron Chef Shelliehttp://ironchefshellie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609138731901019917.post-49238551418210112322010-08-31T05:58:50.394+10:002010-08-31T05:58:50.394+10:00I went to taste for the first time this year too. ...I went to taste for the first time this year too. Although i loved every bit of it, I was quite surprised how much money you go through while your there. I still have to put my blog up.My Restaurants Melbournehttp://www.myrestaurantsmelburne.comnoreply@blogger.com