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!

Top Five European Fall Footwear Trends from Vancouver’s Ella Shoes

Knowing that cities like Spain and Italy tend to be more fashion-forward than Vancouver, we caught up with owner Jenny Rodriguez at Ella Shoe’s Metropolis at Metrotown location, and got the inside scoop on five fall footwear trends, straight from Europe.

EVENT: Three Vancouver Restaurants to Offer ‘The Ultimate Lobster Experience’ with Beer Pairings

Samuel Adams Boston Lager Lobstah Chowda

Chef Matt Dean Pettit of Toronto’s Rock Lobster Restaurants and cookbook author of “The Great Lobster Cookbook” in partnership with Samuel Adams beer will be travelling to Vancouver, to collaborate with three local chefs at their respective restaurants for special one-night only events. The participating Vancouver restaurants are YEW seafood + bar, Jamjar Folk Lebanese Food, and The […]

EVENT: Vancouver Chefs Faceoff in “Chowder Chowdown” at Vancouver Aquarium Fundraiser (Nov 18)

Fall brings with it cloudy skies and cooler air, but it’s also an excuse to warm up by indulging in delicious comfort food. Vancouver foodies will have a chance to sample some of the city’s best cold weather cuisine at the Vancouver Aquarium’s annual Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown at the Vancouver Aquarium. On November 18, beginning […]

Five Beauty Brands in Vancouver Only Available at Kiss and Makeup

For the past decade, Kiss and Makeup has been known as a local trendsetting beauty destination, where shoppers go to discover new, exclusive, or hard-to-find beauty products. With two additional locations opened in the span of one year, Kiss and Makeup has been settling comfortably into its newest location in the Olympic Village community, as one of the first […]

NFL Canada Thursday Night Football Tour Touches Down in Vancouver on October 22

Kicking off the 2015 season, NFL Canada is hosting a nation-wide tour of Thursday night football parties. Running until December 3, the 2015 #NFLCanada Tour will feature appearances from NFL alumni and cheerleaders, prizes, and food and drink specials.

Cycle While You Work with BC Hydro’s Smart Cycle

BC Hydro wants to help us stay active during our workday, without disrupting our schedules. How? By bringing a pedal powered workstation to BC, which turns human kinetic energy into usable power.