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!

2014 Dining Out For Life – Eat, Drink & Make a Difference (March 25)

For the 20th year in a row, British Columbia’s largest hospitality fundraiser will see over 80 participating restaurants across the Lower Mainland come together and donate 25% of their food sales in support of local men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. So many well-known and popular restaurants are on the list this year including Burgoo, Cascade, Hawksworth, Home […]

Top 10 Tips for Surviving the 2014 Tough Mudder at Whistler’s Olympic Park

Modern Mix Vancouver has taken the opportunity to interview three past participants of the Tough Mudder in Whistler and asked them for their tips for “surviving” this physical and mental challenge.

EVENT: Valentine’s Week at Whole Foods & $20 for 20 “Whole Trade” Roses

This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved ones to a bouquet of 20 roses for $20 from Whole Foods Market. Thanks to shoppers’ Whole Trade flower purchases, Whole Foods Market has generated funds for more than $4 million in premiums to support improvement programs for floral workers and their communities in Ecuador, Colombia and Costa Rica. […]

My Visit With the #DeliciousCupid from Cupcake Vineyards

As a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, I received a visit from the #DeliciousCupid, who flew with his wings to my office straight from the Cupcake Wines Vineyards. Here’s what was delivered to me – keep reading about how you can easily enter for a chance to win a Valentine’s Day visit from the #DeliciousCupid too! Cupcake […]

Vancouver Theatresports on Granville Island Presents “The Massacre” Improv Tournament (Jan 22 – Feb 16)

The Vancouver TheatreSports™ League’s signature festival pits exceptional improv groups from around the world against each other in a battle for and inspired by your love. This year is The Massacre’s 26th glorious year and they are aiming for their funniest festival yet. Early in the tournament Vancouver’s finest improv teams will do bloody, comedic […]

MMV Weekend Brunch Series: Grain Tasting Bar

Although Grain Tasting Bar is located within the Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver in Downtown Vancouver, it aims to stray away from what you’d imagine a traditional hotel restaurant to be like. The renovations made in Fall of 2012 provided a much needed facelift and a modern rebrand to the restaurant now known as Grain Tasting […]