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!

Lighten Up with YEW’s Summer Cocktails, Dinner & Dessert

With long, hot days and full weeks of sunshine in Vancouver, the summer menu at YEW at Four Seasons is in full swing. A menu tasting of light and refreshing summer dishes was recently hosted on their fourth-floor pool deck, the only pool in Vancouver to be half indoors and half outdoors. BC fruit ingredients were […]

“Zap Away” Bugs with Natural Summertime Essentials from Escents Aromatherapy

The Vancouver-based Escents Aromatherapy offers a range of effective, natural bug-repellent products ideal for summer. The scent of the Zap Away line is a mixture of lemongrass and lavender. Regardless of whether the Zap Away Essential Oil Blend ($13.95) actually repels mosquitos, I love the combination of refreshing lemongrass and calming lavender, and have been using drops […]

Teddy’s Grooming Experience at Bow Wow Haus & MMV Giveaway for a $100 Doggie Prize Pack

Bow Wow Haus is a Vancouver-based doggie boutique chain which also offers stylish pet supplies, grooming, daycare and other pet-related services. I was pleased to discover several branches of this doggie boutique around the city – there’s one on W.Broadway, one in Kitsilano, and also one in East Vancouver. Thanks to Bayer Health, who thoughtfully gifted […]

A Sneak-Peek of Chambar’s New Location

When someone asks for recommendations for fine dining in Vancouver, or a carefully crafted cocktail, more often than not, the award winning Chambar Restaurant in Gastown makes the list.

EVENT: Vancouver Aquarium After Hours (July 23, 2014)

Come celebrate the Vancouver Aquarium’s biggest expansion ever at their next After Hours event, a special adults-only evening, and enjoy a beer or glass of wine while exploring 55,000 square feet of spectacular new space. The last time I was at the Vancouver Aquarium, it was on a weekend and there were lots of kids […]

MARKET: Circle Craft Free Outdoor Summer Market (July 24 – 27) & $100 Giveaway

Fans of the annual Circle Craft Christmas Market don’t have to wait until winter to shop for high-quality artisan goods, all in one place. For the second year, Circle Craft will be hosting a free Summer Craft Market at Jack Poole Plaza (next to the Olympic Cauldron and Vancouver Convention Centre). 88 artisans from throughout […]