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: Taste of Yaletown Dining Festival 2014 (Oct 16 – 30)

The Taste of Yaletown dining festival is back for its 10th year and features 25 Yaletown restaurants offering lunch and dinner menus for a set price of $25, $35 or $45.

Staples #CoffeeBuzz Giveaways on Twitter (Sep 29)

In celebration of National Coffee Day on September 29, the @StaplesCanada Twitter Account will be hosting giveaways and other celebrations on Twitter all day long. Staples will be tweeting out coffee-related info and giving out prizes throughout the day to followers. To join in on the fun, follow @StaplesCanada and see what the #coffeebuzz is […]

L’Occitane Flagship Opening on Robson and Burrard (Sep 25, 2014)

Joining Victoria’s Secret, Lululemon and Roots, the French skincare, body care and fragrance label L’Occitane En Provence will be opening their Vancouver flagship in the former Bebe space on September 25, 2014.

Weekend Brunch Series: Calabash Caribbean Bistro

Caribbean food is known to incorporate a multitude of spices like peppers, ginger, garlic, thyme and coconut. Because of these distinct flavour profiles, at Calabash Caribbean Bistro, you can expect to find a unique, tropical interpretation of brunch.

Workshop Recap: Feed Life’s 100km Plant-Based Diet

Feed Life is a Vancouver-based company which focuses on nutrition education through a series of workshops, recipes and consultation services. Their goal is to make everyday healthy eating accessible to its participants. Located in the Juice Truck storefront space at W. 5th Avenue and Ontario Street, Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to attend a “100km […]

Join MMV at the T-fal #ClickToCook Twitter Party & Win Prizes! (Sep 29 @ 6pm PST)

Sponsored by the T-fal Ingenio Gourmet Collection, this is a Canada-wide party with several prizes which will be given away, including 2 Grand Prizes of T-fal Ingenio Gourmet Sets.