Best Restaurants

In the Kitchen with Laura Sawicki, 2013 Tastemaker Awards Winner and James Beard Nominee

Posted by Melody Fury on Apr 12, 2013 | 0 comments

Last night was the 2013 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. I did not attend this year. Instead, I was at home battling taxes and baking cheesy popovers to go with some leftover crawfish and okra bisque. Woo!

Pieous: Best Pizza in Austin

Posted by Melody Fury on Mar 22, 2013 | 3 comments

Josh Kaner, the brave soul that transformed a run-down barbeque on 290 W into an inviting pizzeria, does not hold back. Armed with a 20 year old sourdough starter, hand kneaded pizza dough, and house made mozzeralla cheese, he declared his pizza as the “best pizza in Austin“.

My Must Visit Restaurants and Bars in Austin for SXSW 2013

Posted by Melody Fury on Feb 25, 2013 | 8 comments

So, you’re visiting Austin for SXSW and you’re looking to hit up the best restaurants and bars that this vibrant city has to offer. Welcome! Since I’ve received so many requests, (for good reason, because Austin’s food scene is the bomb diggity) I believe it’s worthwhile to compile my favourite spots into a post.

Best Meal of 2012: Yakitori and Chicken Sashimi at Akira 焼鶏あきら in Naka-meguro, Tokyo Japan

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 31, 2012 | 0 comments

It’s another amazing year’s end and 2013 is upon us. Looking back, 2012 has been an exceptional year of eating, or rather, feasting. I do consider myself very blessed in many areas of life, and food is a highlight that I cannot ignore.

Sway, A New Modern Thai Restaurant Opens in Austin TX

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 15, 2012 | 0 comments

Alas, my blog has fallen behind. Between my new job in Austin (woohoo!) and operating Vancouver Food Tour, I have little free time left.

I’m absolutely pooped by the end of most days and somehow manage to drag my butt to boot camp. Between all of that, we still try to cook and entertain as much as possible.