Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

Chef David Hawksworth Opens Nightingale Restaurant in Vancouver

Renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth opened his second and highly-anticipated restaurant, Nightingale, earlier this week in downtown’s Central Business District area. The name, “Nightingale,” is derived from Aesop’s Fable of the Hawk and the Nightingale, which encourages the celebration of the present. The fable is a story about a hungry hawk who catches a small […]

Vancouver Weekend Brunch Series: La Brasserie

After an 18-month hiatus from their brunch menu, La Brasserie recently re-opened their doors on Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 2:30pm for the Vancouver weekend brunch crowds.

3 Storey Sport Chek Flagship Opens in Downtown Vancouver

After being vacated by Chapters Indigo in early 2015, shoppers have been wondering what will be replacing this gigantic, downtown Vancouver retail space.

Opening Soon: CaliBurger Brings a Taste of California to Downtown Vancouver

CaliBurger, the fast-growing casual burger franchise, has just announced they will open their first West Coast Canadian flagship store in downtown Vancouver on Friday, June 3.

Amsterdam Fashion brand Scotch & Soda Opens First BC Location at Richmond Centre

Amsterdam’s iconic fashion brand Scotch & Soda, recently opened its first stand-alone BC location at Richmond Centre. The space provides an intimate shopping experience and offers a curated selection from the original Scotch & Soda menswear line, Maison Scotch line for women and Amsterdams Blauw denim collection for men and women.

CLEAN Reserve: A Luxury Fragrance Collection with “Farm to Bottle” Values

Whereas the original CLEAN classic fragrance line is known for its comforting and nostalgic clean laundry scent, CLEAN Reserve takes its name to the next level, standing for clean, eco-friendly and sustainable beauty.