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!

Support Charity with the “Helping Hearts” Chocolate Bar from Purdy’s

For the third year in a row, Purdys Chocolatier and the Morning News Team from Global BC, have created a special chocolate bar in support of The Variety Club. Being at the right place at the right time, I was able to snap a photo with Sophie Lui, Mark Madryga, Steve Darling and Kaitlyn Herbs, who […]

Contemporary Aboriginal Dining at Salmon n’ Bannock

Talented yet humble, Executive Chef Shawna Davis attributes her first cooking lessons to her Grandmother, years and years before she stepped foot into culinary school. For her Dine Out Vancouver menu, we were impressed by her creativity and mix of flavours and ability to give an upscale and modern twist to something as traditional as salmon and bannock.

EVENT: Adults-Only After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium (Feb 12, 2014)

When I went to the Vancouver Aquarium last weekend, as much as I enjoyed the exhibits and shows, at times I felt like I was in the midst of a chaotic daycare – children and babies in strollers everywhere! The last thing I wanted to do was get in the way of a kid who […]

EVENT: BC Home + Garden Show 2014 (Feb 19 – 23) & MMV Tickets Giveaway

The BC Home + Garden Show at BC Place Stadium is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out.

Dining Out in Vancouver with The Glowbal Collection

All 7 Glowbal restaurants are participating in Dine Out Vancouver this year, here are two that Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to check out.

Brassneck Brewery & Tasting Room (2148 Main Street)

This weekend, my boyfriend and I made a spontaneous stop at Brassneck Brewery on Main Street. To be honest, we didn’t really know what it was, only that this place was somewhere we had driven past on several occasions, had something to do with beer and that there was a parking spot right outside. Is my […]