Moxie’s Grill and Bar – Bocuse d’Or Culinary Olympics

By Kenneth Law, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Modern Mix Vancouver would like to extend a round of applause and a well-wishing toast to Chef Alex Chen (Culinary Architect for Moxie’s Grill and Bar) on his entry to the bienniel Bocuse d’Or championship. Widely considered to be amongst the most prestigious culinary competitions in the world (alongside […]

Winter Sunsets in Yaletown

We had some really great winter weather this weekend in Vancouver. It’s not too often we get an entire winter weekend of sunshine without rain.  A chilly but sunny afternoon makes for a lovely winter walk – as long as you are properly bundled up. These were some photos I took – they are too […]

Dirty Apron Cooking School – Team Building Group Events

Modern Mix Vancouver was at the opening of Dirty Apron Cooking School back in 2009.  Over three years later, I’ve finally had a chance to return as a “student” for a team building event with my workplace.  As a recap, Dirty Apron was opened by the same owners as Chambar and Medina and provides gourmet […]

Lululemon’s SeaWheeze Half Marathon (August 10, 2013) – Registration Now Open

Lululemon’s Sea Wheeze will likely be the happiest half marathon you run this year. The SeaWheeze isn’t just a run (although that is a big part of it, we admit), it’s a fun-filled weekend you won’t forget. Why not challenge yourself, explore Vancouver, hang out with friends and family, and practice yoga oceanside. The SeaWheeze is […]

5 Cold Weather Tips for Pets in Vancouver

January is one of the coldest months in Vancouver.  As we bundle up with jackets, scarves and gloves to keep warm, pets like my Teddy Bear need winter weather protection, too!  Even though Teddy may be covered in fur, dogs require more attention when it comes to spending time outdoors in the winter months. Here are some winter […]

Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2013 – Media Preview

The highly anticipated Dine Out Vancouver is back for its 12th year as Canada’s largest annual celebration of eating out, attracting tens of thousands of local and visiting food enthusiasts to experience our city’s diverse collection of restaurants.