Another year has come around so quickly. As you may recall, last year I was so gutted I missed out on attending Taste of Melbourne but of course for good reason as I chose to lap it up in Japan and Philippines where I feasted instead. However, I’m gleefully excited about attending this year for the FIRST TIME being a Taste virgin and all – especially after reading posts and tweets from my fellow bloggers who had attended. I’m preparing my loosely fitted outfit (trackies) as we speak. If I had no shame whatsoever, I’d rock up in a robe so my waistline has as much leeway as possible. It would be a sin to leave pekish.
Taste of Melbourne gives you the opportunity to try out some of Melbourne’s best eateries under one roof – some new, some old. I can see why it’s fast becoming one of Australia’s most popular events. Well, with so much kick ass food in one place, there should be reason to celebrate! Though I’ve eaten at most of the restaurants being showcased this year at least once, there is still an abundance of dishes I’ve yet to sink my teeth into. Though, I’d happily eat the brilliant crispy pig’s ears at The Kitchen Cat over and over again! I fell in love with the crispy pig’s ears at District Dining during a trip to Sydney which prompted a pig hunt across Melbourne in search of this very addictive dish that goes so suprisingly well with beer.
Zee Details
Honestly, not having been myself, there isn’t much I can tell you about the event other than the following:
What: Taste of Melbourne 2011 babay!
When: Thursday 15 September to Sunday 18 September
The schedule is broken into sessions:
Session 1: Thursday 15 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Session 2: Friday 16 September: noon – 4pm
Session 3: Friday 16 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Session 4: Saturday 17 September: noon – 4pm
Session 5: Saturday 17 September: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Session 6: Sunday 18 September: noon – 5pm
Where, tell me where! Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton Gardens Carlton, Melbourne Victoria 3053
Restaurants featured:
- The Millswyn
- The Kitchen Cat (crispy pig ears are a must!)
- Mister Bianco
- St Katherine’s
- Longrain
- Esposito & St Peter’s
- The European
- Libertine
- Botanical
- Le Traiteur
- Mahjong Black
- Mezzo
- Sarti
- Stokehouse
How to score YO-self 1 of 5 Double Passes to Food Heaven
Easy peasy. I’ve made it super simple. All you gotz to do is 1. leave a comment telling me which restaurant you’re most looking forward to seeing in action and 2. LIKE my Facebook Page for your chance to win. That’s it. If only life were this simple… *sigh*
***COMPETITION CLOSED. WINNERS ANNOUNCED ***
Thank you to everyone who entered the competition. I wish I had more passes to giveaway.
Congratulations to the following gluts:
1. Vee @ Munching (in) Melbourne
2. Shane
3. Mary R
4. Joanne
5. Corey
Please email me your postal addresses so I can post the tickets out to you ASAP.
Zee Terms and Conditions
You may only enter once
Available to Australian residents only
Competition closes Thursday 8 September 11:59PM AEST
Winners are chosen randomly. The lucky duckies will be announced on our Facebook page and notified via email so keep your eyes peeled as I will need your postal address.
Tickets courtesy of Taste of Melbourne and HotHouse Media & Events
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Keep eating,
Adrian
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St. Katherine’s! I’ve heard some fab things about their lamb ribs and am eager to try 😉
Libertine and Le Traiteur! Two for the price of one!
The Stokehouse!
I’m a Taste of Melbourne virgin, too! Very excited that this is the first year I’ll be going 😀
And geez, which one am I MOST looking forward to seeing? If I had to narrow it down, I would probably say The Kitchen Cat (got a bit of a crush on Tobie Puttock 😉 hahaha) but am looking forward to trying the food at Libertine & Le Traiteur as I have all three dishes on their Taste menu highlighted for tasting!
P.S. I already have tickets – but I just wanted to join in on the comment fun! Haha 🙂
St. Katherine’s
The Botanical… The revamped menu under Cheong Liew looks fantastic 🙂
I’m a Taste virgin, too! Would absolutely love to go this year… Francophile that I am, I’m looking forward hugely to Libertine… China-phile (hmm) that I am, also really looking forward to Mahjong Black!
Off to your FB page now…
The Stokehouse! (: Been wanting to try it for the longest time!
mahjong black!
The Botanical… The menu is impressive and I am so looking forward to a taste!
Hmmm too many delicious options to choose from! Mahjong Black and Mister Bianco 🙂
I went there last year and it was amazing, the Stokehouse in particular.
I guess that would have to be the one I’m looking forward to most!!!
Longrain!
St Katherine’s – since it’s so new and exciting!
The Stokehouse would be my pick, would love to go to their restaurant too.
Hmm, I think I most want to check out St Katherine’s. And surely I have liked your FB page already? 🙂
The Millswyn!! Cos it’s down the end of my friend’s street and we never go 😛
So many great choices! I think I’ll go with Longrain. 🙂
me me me!!! let me win. I wanna try food from Sarti!! 🙂 and I likeeeeeeeeeeeeeee your blog.
Hmmmm too many choices. I would say Millswyn!
St Katherine’s – have read so many great reviews. Can’t wait to try it!!
Stokehouse!! Everything I have ever had there and everything I have seen anyone else have there had been amazing!!
Definitely Longrain. Thai fusion at its best with something different to try no matter how many times I go.
What new flavours will they have for me this time…?
I would love to try Esposito! Heard the seafood is great!
I would definitely love to try the asian style fusion from Longrain!
So many choices… But definitely The Kitchen Cat for me!! =)
What?? You’ve never been!!! Gosh!! Well hope you enjoy yourself and get all the food tasting you can, I’ve been to these events with you before and I know how much you can chow down!!
Gotta be St Katherines!
would love to try Millswyn!!
The Botanical. Because when you see simple food turned into masterpieces, it gives some home to all us simple folk out there!
I’m a taste virgin tooo!!! I can’t wait to try Stokehouse!
Mmmm, the Kitchen Cat has got me intrigued 😀 Taste of Melbourne is so cool, like a really, really good buffet!
Botanical but thats just guessing cause since I had kids I never get to those beautiful fancy restaurants. I need tickets really need tickets….
Too many choices!!! However if I must choose one,it would be Longrain as I like asian style fusion or perhaps Millswyn for the superfood salad
Choices! I love all the choices but not this year for me! have fun 🙂
The botanical! Always wanted to try it and now that there is a new menu, all the more looking forward to trying it! (:
Longrain, Longrain!
So many choices…but I’d have to go with Kitchen Cat
Longrain!
Stokehouse, have been waiting for an excuse to take a trip down to melbourne so we can check out a few of the amazing restaurants on offer 🙂
I have to try kitchen cat. I’ve heard so much about those pig’s ears!
St. Katherine’s. Only heard positive stuff about it, can’t wait to try.
Mmmm, The Kitchen Cat! Have heard great things and now those crispy pigs ears have got me wanting to try it even more!
St Katherine’s with the rest of the (discerning) masses