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  davidl2 on 09/09/2011 - 10:57

  you did not mention that

  everything you "taste"(eat) in there, you'll have to pay for it…..

  so prepare to spend like more than $50?

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    hallelujah on 09/09/2011 - 13:14

    Handy information - I've never been, but I thought it could be a good deal for someone looking for a long weekend.

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  nubzy on 09/09/2011 - 11:05

  yes I went to the sydney one it is very expensive. one bottle of pipsqueak cider cost $5 and all the plates of food are $10 minimum and very small.

  but its a good chance to try foods from top restaurants

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  weebok15 on 09/09/2011 - 11:07

  +1

  But it does save entry fee!

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  grygryjack on 09/09/2011 - 11:13

  Thx for the ticket! Too bad I can't make it during the specific time (12-4pm) :(

  If you prepare to 'taste' the foods, better off to ask a friend with HSBC account, last year I spent $90 for 2 and have access to vip lounge(with unlimited drinks!) and $30/$40 of crowns.

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    carlenet on 09/09/2011 - 11:29

    +1

    http://www.tasteofmelbourne.com.au/taste_features/hsbc_vip

    $100 this year and only water and coffee is unlimited, the rest restricted.

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  neil on 09/09/2011 - 11:22

  Good post. I reckon this is the best time to go to avoid crowds. Now just have to take a long lunch break next Friday. Any deals on buying crowns?

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  kumak on 09/09/2011 - 11:26

  Sorry I never been to any of these events.
  What is "crowns" anyway?
  Is it some kinds of food/drink?

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    carlenet on 09/09/2011 - 11:30

    +1

    "CROWNS:
    Crowns are the official Taste currency used to buy sample-size signature dishes from the restaurants and drinks at the event. 1 Crown = $1 and dishes are priced between 8-12 Crowns. Premium and HSBC VIP Tickets include 30 Crowns in the package. Additional Crowns are available to buy in advance or on the day at the Taste Banks located around the event."

    http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=TASTEMEL11

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  dealhunt on 09/09/2011 - 11:28

  +2

  They should make entry free anyways since nothing is free inside the exhibition :(

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    nubzy on 09/09/2011 - 15:03

    there is a few samples, but not many. They were even charging people to sample a tiny bit of whiskey/beer/cider! I dont know why they charge entry either, it should atleast allow you some free food.

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  neil on 09/09/2011 - 11:32

  +3

  The crown is the currency they use to buy meals. A meal costs between $8-$12.

  Take a look at Ed's article

  The bargain definitely isn't a cheap meal but it's a cheaper way of sampling Melbourne's hot restaurants. I've never been to the TOM but it it's like any other food shows there should be samples from cheese places, sauces, etc.

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  hchaminda on 09/09/2011 - 22:10

  Hi Last year I went there. Not that much food to taste but a lot of wines. I got free tickets for last year too. I feel it's not worth to pay for entry. Of you course you get chance to taste some top end restaurant's food but potions are very small.