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!

EVENT: Game of Thrones Pop-Up Cocktail Bar in Gastown (Tuesday March 10)

In honour of the upcoming fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Bambudda in Gastown is hosting “Winter Is Coming,” a themed, pop-up cocktail bar, on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm. Leading the charge is Matt Grippo, head bartender at San Francisco’s iconic Blackbird Bar. The Whisky Warrior is heading due North for his first-ever Canadian stop, thanks to an alliance with Bambudda’s bar manager, […]

Dinner at Tacofino’s New Flagship Restaurant in Gastown

When the opening of BC-based Tacofino’s new location was announced, Modern Mix Vancouver gave its reader a sneak peek of what this flagship location has to offer. Now officially open, Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to check out the restaurant for dinner on a weekday evening. The Restaurant There are two entrances to Tacofino in […]

How to Break Up and Move On from Dry Skin This Winter in Four Steps

Now that the hype about February 14 is over and the big V-Day has passed, let’s talk about break-ups and start a conversation about how we can move on from things that aren’t right for us in life. A break-up doesn’t necessarily have to be with a person, you can move on from anything in […]

EVENT: Spartan Race is Back in Vancouver at Mount Seymour (June 6, 2015)

Spartan Race is a timed race that will absolutely push you to your limit- want to know what to expect?

EVENT: Woman2Warrior Charity Obstacle Adventure Race (Sunday May 24)

Woman2Warrior is an untimed, five-kilometre run that challenges participants to hit the trails, track and grass around Burnaby’s Central Park and Swangard Stadium.

EVENT: #HeartsUnlocked Speed Dating on Valentine’s Day in Vancouver (Feb 14, 2015)

Dashing Date is hosting #HeartsUnlocked, their first multi-city speed dating event on Valentine’s Day. With the goal of “unlocking hearts” across Canada, Dashing Date will be hosting six events across Canada this Valentines day: two events each in Montreal and Ottawa and their debut in both Toronto and Vancouver. In Vancouver, the #HeartsUnlocked Speed Dating Event will be taking […]