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!

Swimco is Renovated at Park Royal & MMV Giveaway for two $50 gift cards

Just in time for the winter vacation season, Swimco swimwear re-opens a newly renovated retail location at Park Royal. Founded in 1975 as a mail-order swimwear business, Swimco began catering to the needs of swim teams, lifeguards and synchronized swimmers across Canada. With more than 24 locations across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Swimco […]

A Tour of Vancouver-Based Parallel 49 Brewery

Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to tour local beer brewery Parallel 49. Even though the brewery only started 6 months ago in May 2012, chances are, you have already seen their eye-catching beer bottles in restaurants and BC Liquor Stores with colourful labels and wacky names names including Seedspitter, Old Boy Classic Ale, Gypsy […]

Chipotle “Gourmet Fast Food” Mexican Chain Opens in Downtown Vancouver

Like all Chipotle locations, the Vancouver restaurant serves a menu of burritos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla), salads, and tacos all made with premium quality ingredients that include naturally raised meats…

10 tips to Maximize Your Holiday Shopping Experience at Metropolis

Modern Mix Vancouver recently started writing guest posts for the Metropolis at Metrotown blog. While scouring the mall for beauty, skincare and fashion picks, we came up with a list of 10 tips to maximize your shopping experience at Metropolis; during the busiest time of year. Even with extended shopping hours in the week leading up […]

8 Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas Under $25

Here are Modern Mix Vancouver’s picks of stocking-stuffer-sized gifts, all at small prices under $25 (but given with a big heart).

The HiVE Presents “A Celebration of Dignity” in support of Beauty Night Society (Dec. 15, 2012)

Join The HiVE for ‘A Celebration of Dignity’, a gala fundraiser to celebrate the lives positively affected by Beauty Night Society and to toast the 12th Anniversary of this life changing organization. The evening will feature a fashion show to showcase eco fashions modeled by the women who have participated in the Beauty Night program. Attendees […]