Melody Fury Food Writer and Photographer

Cocktail Photography: James Beard Awards 2012 Semifinalist, Anvil Bar in Houston

Melody Fury — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:16:20 +0000

I skimmed over James Beard Awards 2012 Semifinalist list after the announcement yesterday. My gaze darted from one column for another, pausing at names of restaurants and chefs that I recognized. I was pleasantly surprised to see Anvil Bar & Refuge in Houston listed as a nominee in the Outstanding Bar Program category. I kick my shoes [...]

11 Best Restaurant and Bar Experiences in Vancouver in January 2012

Melody Fury — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:03:22 +0000

In the Best Restaurant Meals series, I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the past week(s) with mobile photos. After spending 2 months in Austin Texas, I was jonesing for proper Asian food so you will see a theme here. It was nice to be home, despite the gloomy and frigid weather. Good thing the food [...]

Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Union Bar and Pandan Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Melody Fury — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:04:54 +0000

My ears perk up when I heard that Latitude Restaurant opened a sister restaurant and bar in Chinatown. I became even more intrigued when I found out that their food and cocktail menus are inspired by Southeast Asia. Will this newcomer rise up to join the growing list of the best cocktail bars in Vancouver? [...]

Valentine’s Day Sentiments: Our Wedding Photos from Austin, TX

Melody Fury — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:50:56 +0000

“So, how’s married life?”, I’ve been asked countless times by friends after our recent wedding on 11.11.11. My usual answer is “it can’t be better”. What I really mean to say, unwilling to risk sounding sappy is “it’s a dream come true”. After meeting in the most unlikely way and jumping through numerous hoops, we [...]

Simple Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip Recipe

Melody Fury — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:27:44 +0000

After a long day of photographing food in Austin on Wednesday, the last thing I wanted to do was cook. So I whipped this hearty hummus up in no time, plopped my butt on the couch, and caught up with Top Chef Texas. (What are the chances that Top Chef Texas’ finale was shot in [...]