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!

“The Roof” Opens at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

The Roof, on the 15th floor of Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, is now open. Or perhaps, we should say, re-opened! This restaurant first debuted in 1939 when the hotel first opened, and the venue became a national icon known for its dinner and dancing. It also served as an unconventional studio for CBC Radio who aired […]

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: Amara Blue

Kassandra Taylor has been designing jewelry since the time of knotted friendship bracelets made at school. As a child, she loved collecting stones and even now in adulthood, and the founder/designer of Amara Blue jewelry, she continues to use gemstones in her work. Amara means “eternal” in Sanskrit, and it’s a fit for her jewelry […]

Get a “Frosted Sand” Matte Finish on Your Nails with GOSH Cosmetics

Modern Mix Vancouver received a sneak peek at the Spring/Summer 2014 GOSH Cosmetics collection. One of my favourite products from the collection is definitely the “Frosted Sand Polish”, a glitter nail lacquer with a sand-like matte finish. It’s hard to mess up with glitter polish – even if it smudges or chips, it’s hardly noticeable. […]

3-Course Steak Dinner at Hamilton Street Grill & $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Located on the corner of Hamilton and Nelson, Hamilton Street Grill has been a Yaletown staple for the past 16 years. Recently, SocialShopper featured a ridiculously good deal on their website. A 3-Course Meal for two at Hamilton Street Grill for $45. Despite living in Yaletown, I was surprised I hadn’t had the opportunity to […]

Teavana and Oprah Chai Tea Collaboration launches April 29 in Vancouver

Starbucks and Teavana are partnering together for a first-of-its-kind collaboration to co-create Teavana® Oprah Chai Tea. Beginning April 29, Starbucks will make a donation for each Teavana Oprah Chai product sold in Starbucks and Teavana stores to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation to benefit educational opportunities for youth. Oprah Winfrey personally developed the tea with Teavana’s […]

The Art of Vegetarian Cooking Class at The Dirty Apron Cooking School

Already within 10 minutes of this cooking class and demonstration, I was already learning a practical array of skills that I could take home and apply to my own cooking. For example: how to make pesto from scratch, how to caramelize onions, and how to roast tomatoes.