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!

4 Angels on Burrard Takes Flight with East Indian-Inspired Beauty Services

Approaching its one-year anniversary, 4 Angels Beauty Care was opened in 2013 by a pair of beauty veterans who have a combined total of 35 years of experience in the beauty industry.

Vancouver Designer Spotlight: McDermott-Franz Collective

“[Bold socks] work one of two ways: Either they pop against a completely neutral outfit (white shirt, dark suit and tie), or they complement what’s going on upstairs. Could be a red tie, could be a yellow oxford.” -GQ Magazine McDermott-Franz Collective is a East Vancouver based mens casual sock line for the modern man. Designed by Vanessa McDermott-Franz, her […]

Free Eggs Benedict Brunch for the Ben’s of Vancouver at Grain Tasting Bar (Feb 1 – Mar 2, 2014)

If your name is Ben, this is your lucky month! To celebrate the brunch menu at Grain Tasting Bar (655 Burrard Street at the Hyatt Regency Hotel) featuring five kinds of Eggs Benedicts, Grain Tasting Bar is serving complimentary eggs benedict to all the Ben’s of Vancouver with their ‘Bring a Ben, Get a Benny’ […]

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Starbucks with the Blossoming Peach Tea Latte

For the first time ever, Starbucks Canada has created a special tea latte in celebration of Chinese New Year, which takes place this year on January 31, 2014. Until February 16, customers in Vancouver can order the new Blossoming Peach Tea Latte – an uplifting, aromatic blend Earl Grey tea and Peach flavour. The Blossoming Peach Tea Latte is directly […]

A “Beautifully Vegetarian” Dine Out at The Parker

Within the past two years, several new restaurants and bars have opened up on Union Street in Vancouver’s Chinatown. One of them is The Parker, known for contemporary vegetarian dishes, presented in a beautiful and creative way.

Vancouver Luxury Lingerie Line “You & Her” has a Mission to Empower the Young Women of Africa

Yet another addition to the “Buy One Give One” charity model, the new Vancouver luxury line line “You & Her” has a mission to empower the young women of Africa. “Worldwide, statistics show that on average 155 girls in every village in Africa have dropped out of school because they cannot afford sanitary towels and […]