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CocoaNymph – a Sweet Find Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

February 3, 2012 – 4:58 pm No Comment |

Thick and creamy I had the pleasure of being one of the first to taste CocoaNymph’s newest creation for the hot chocolate festival: Maple Cinnamon drinking chocolate with a caramelized apple ring. This flavorful combination is just one of 15 flavors available at CocoaNymph throughout the year.

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The East Van Wine Academy

January 5, 2012 – 2:43 pm | No Comment |
The East Van Wine Academy

Started by local wine writer and consultant Kurtis Kolt about a year ago, the East Van Wine Academy produces wine-related events “that don’t suck” at The Waldorf Hotel. All events are produced and hosted by …

Palki Indian Restaurant (1130 Commercial Drive)

December 29, 2011 – 11:29 am | No Comment |
Palki Indian Restaurant (1130 Commercial Drive)

In the heart of the community of restaurants on Commercial Drive is the second location of Palki, an Indian restaurant (opened by Bhupinder Mroke) for food lovers looking to experience an authentic cultural experience.  Modern Mix …

Lululemon Yoga Rave

December 17, 2011 – 11:41 pm | No Comment |
Lululemon Yoga Rave

By Alicia Woodside, Modern Mix Vancouver Fitness Writer
The old Storyeum building took on a new life on Thursday, when hundreds of yogis, armed with mats and an appetite for something novel and interesting dropped in …

Indian Fusion Restaurant & Lounge (1926 West 4th Ave)

December 13, 2011 – 12:31 am | No Comment |
Indian Fusion Restaurant & Lounge (1926 West 4th Ave)

Indian Fusion (1926 West 4th Ave) opens a new Restaurant & Lounge location in Kitsilano and Modern Mix Vancouver was invited for a meal ordered from its new menu.  With 80 seats (several by the window), the …

MMV Top 10 Holiday Stocking Stuffers

December 9, 2011 – 4:32 pm | One Comment |
MMV Top 10 Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Although many of the below picks have been previous featured on Modern Mix Vancouver, all the items listed have been tried and tested by Modern Mix Vancouver and now recommended to you to assist you …

Luxe Box – Subscription Service for Monthly Beauty Samples

December 7, 2011 – 11:58 pm | 2 Comments |
Luxe Box – Subscription Service for Monthly Beauty Samples

Introducing Luxe Box, a Canadian beauty subscription service which postal mails “deluxe” samples to you each month.  Each month’s Luxe Box contains 4 – 5 miniature replicas of well-known brands, including Essie, Pur Minerals, Demalogica, Benefit, …

Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

December 4, 2011 – 8:41 pm | One Comment |
Sunset Burgers (550 Nelson Street)

Went to Sunset Burgers on Friday night, a retro-themed diner on Nelson and Seymour in downtown Vancouver.  Bright colours and neon highlights decorate the interior of this burger joint.

With “all burgers made fresh with Kobe …

Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

December 1, 2011 – 12:32 pm | No Comment |
Tossed (769 Hornby Street) – Garden Fresh Salads, Crepe Wraps & Sandwiches

The franchise chain “Tossed” opened its first Canadian location in downtown Vancouver just over a month ago.  Officially categorized as a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant … aka Fast Food), a more accurate description of Tossed …