Melody Fury

Vancouver Food Tour entrepreneur by day, cocktail ninja by night.

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January 24, 06:48 PM

As food lovers, my husband and I centered our wedding theme around our shared passion. Apart from having fantastic (dare I say) food for our dinner reception, our decorations were food themed as well.  Not wanting to waste a single thing, we had edible “floral” arrangements so we could cook and eat everything after.  In [...]

December 30, 12:46 PM

It’s been a remarkable year.  Looking back at my Flickr feed, it’s apparent that I ate very well. Exceptionally well. Ridiculously, unreasonably well. Without further ado, here are my top, most memorable restaurant dishes of 2011 in Austin, Vancouver, and on my travels to Montreal, San Francisco, and Portland. What was your most memorable meal [...]

December 23, 10:09 AM

The weather outside might not be absolutely frightful but it’s undeniably cold.  So you want to duck into a cozy neighborhood joint with a relaxed atmosphere. Ideally, the bartenders will shake or stir up a soul soothing cocktail for you as soon as you step foot into the warmth. Best case scenario, the chef cures [...]

December 16, 02:45 PM

My personal challenge this year is to conquer my fear of baking. The precise measurements, temperature settings, and timing always intimidated me so I avoided baking at all cause – until recently. I took the plunge to not only bake, but to bake for others. As a part of our Christmas gift packages for our [...]

December 12, 05:12 PM

The Mr’s birthday was two days after our wedding. After the whirlwind of preparation,  anticipation, and celebration, we finally had a moment to ourselves. Naturally, we needed to treat ourselves to a down right indulgent meal. Having experienced the amazing brunch service at Olivia on S Lamar in Austin, we decided to take little birthday [...]

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January 27, 03:31 PM

Last year, Vancouver Food Tour attended the most celebrated Cocktail Festival in Vancouver’s history.  For the first time, Tales of the Cocktail traveled from New Orleans to Vancouver.  The informative and fabulous cocktail conference gathered skilled bartenders and cocktail lovers from across the continent. Guess what? They’re back for 2012. By day, seminars, competitions, and [...]

January 26, 03:15 PM

It’s no secret that we are huge fans of social or communal dining.  The most satisfying thing about hosting our tours, apart from the great food, is watching friendships develop between travelers and locals.  Every so often, we also watch romance kindle ;)  That’s why we were so excited to find out what The Social [...]

January 25, 07:18 PM

Taste Vancouver, BC, and International craft beers during Dine Out Vancouver on our new and exciting Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour of Gastown.  Last time, we merely announced it.  Now, we have photos to prove what a hoppin’ good time it is.  Here’s a sneak peek of what the beer-centric food tour looks like. After [...]

January 23, 07:20 PM

Happy Lunar New Year, Vancouver locals and visitors.  It’s no secret that Vancouver is home to some of the best Chinese food in the world.  But what if you are hankering for a different way to celebrate the year of the dragon?  Urban Tea Merchant’s Year of the Dragon” Signature Afternoon Tea Service might be [...]

January 13, 03:48 PM

Vancouver Food Tour is hiring food tour guides to meet the demand of our busy spring and summer seasons. The guides are responsible to lead international visitors and local guests to Vancouver’s best restaurants while highlighting each neighbourhood’s history and features. At each destination,  guests will taste Vancouver’s local flavors through craft beer, BC wines, [...]

January 11, 01:17 PM

Dine Out Vancouver 2012 is in full swing and the BC’s best restaurants are showcasing their menus at affordable prices from January 20 – February 5, 2012. What’s more, a range of exciting food events is also taking place. Vancouver Food Tour fully on board with our latest culinary adventure: Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour. [...]

December 22, 12:04 PM

Vancouver Food Tour is excited to debut our Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour as a part of Dine Out Vancouver 2012 (from Jan 20th- Feb 4th, 2012). Several dates have already sold out so be sure to register soon. Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour By no means a pub crawl, explore Gastown’s exciting craft beer [...]

December 05, 11:08 AM

Vancouver is renowned for its rich and diverse Chinese food scene and dim sum is an integral part of the cuisine.  If you love the intricately prepared small-bites such as dumplings and baos, try your hand at making your own.  Join a unique cooking class at Wild Rice, Vancouver’s well-loved modern Chinese restaurant that recently [...]

November 29, 09:51 AM

Social Bites is an exciting culinary adventure that brings people who love to cook, together with those that love to eat. Eat, meet and move your feet is the motto. Social Bites is almost a real-life version of the TV shows ‘Come Dine with me’ and ‘Iron Chef’. Each dinner excursion takes place in a [...]

November 25, 12:37 PM

Look no further! The perfect gift for your food-loving friends is right here. Give them a Vancouver Food Tour gift certificate and let us take care of the rest. Whether they’d enjoy exploring the hidden gems of Gastown or Salt Spring Island‘s artisanal specialty shops, one of our delectable adventures are bound to suit them. [...]

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My edible wedding bouquet - fit for food lovers like us :)

Chicken fried chicken with fried egg on top. “Mother and Son”

One of my favorite noodles, served cold in contrast to the heat in the chili sauce on Flickr.

One of my favorite noodles, served cold in contrast to the heat in the chili sauce

Hoping this well cure me… on Flickr.

Hoping this well cure me…

On rainy, chilly nights like these… on Flickr.

On rainy, chilly nights like these…

Best Chile Relleno in Austin, Texas

Best (bacon) mac ‘n cheese I’ve ever had.

Foie Gras at DNA restaurant in Montreal

best bento in Vancouver BC

Catching up with @brittanyyu over pasta and risotto… And vino @cibo_uva. Welcome home. on Flickr.

Catching up with @brittanyyu over pasta and risotto… And vino @cibo_uva. Welcome home.

Brioche French toast with bacon and apples

Venison heart tartare

The Best Fool Proof Recipe for Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Simple + tasty way to prep fresh scallops: shuck, bean thread/ vermicelli, garlic, steam, serve on the shell on Flickr.

Simple + tasty way to prep fresh scallops: shuck, bean thread/ vermicelli, garlic, steam, serve on the shell

Apiary @cloughclub is amazing. Bourbon, lemon lime, egg white, walnut bitters, honey + COMB! <3 on Flickr.

Apiary @cloughclub is amazing. Bourbon, lemon lime, egg white, walnut bitters, honey + COMB!

Fell in love with @theunionbar’s Pandan Coconut Pannacotta with a caramelized baby banana. Fun night! on Flickr.

Fell in love with @theunionbar’s Pandan Coconut Pannacotta with a caramelized baby banana. Fun night!

Matcha fortune cookie in time for Lunar New Year @urban_tea. Just shoot me, it’s so cute. on Flickr.

Matcha fortune cookie in time for Lunar New Year @urban_tea. Just shoot me, it’s so cute.

Lovely”Year of the Dragon” tea service @urban_tea. Loved petite Peking duck crepe :) Jade Dragon tea stunning. on Flickr.

Lovely”Year of the Dragon” tea service @urban_tea. Loved petite Peking duck crepe :) Jade Dragon tea stunning.

Banana Daiquiri @labattoir_van never fails. Thanks @shaunlayton! on Flickr.

Banana Daiquiri @labattoir_van never fails. Thanks @shaunlayton!

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