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!

Gastown Craft Beer 'n Bites Tour

By no means a pub crawl, explore Gastown’s exciting craft beer scene on Vancouver Food Tour’s beer-centric culinary tour. Upon signing up for the craft beer and bites tour, we knew we’d be stopping by four different destinations during the three-hour tour, but the locations aren’t revealed until you meet your tour group.

Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Bistro (1263 Pacific Blvd)

Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Bistro opened last December on Pacific Boulevard. Although slightly out of the way from the Yaletown core, this coffee house and bistro is a cozy space to stay for a while catching up with a friend over coffee/tea or to do some work on your own. MMV writer Manveet and […]

DAVIDsTEA – Spring 2012 Selection

Spring is just around the corner and DAVIDsTEA recently released another special collection of five teas for the season – including “Jolly Jellybean” which has real jellybeans in the mix!

Philosophy – Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel

Continually looking for shortcuts to combine aspects of my cleansing routine to accommodate a busy schedule, the Facial Cleansing Gel is another rendition of the original, creamy One Step Facial Cleanser. As a personal preference, when it comes to skincare, I tend to prefer gel products to cream products. That’s why I am particularly interested in […]

Playdome at BC Place (March 16 to 20, 2012)

Playdome, Canada’s largest indoor carnival with over 45 rides and attractions is at BC Place from March 16th to 20th. Feel like your floating in air with the Zero Gravity ride, be spun around on the new open air cars of the Ring of Fire and be flung into oblivion on the Super Shot. Popular […]

French Made Baking celebrates Jour du Macaron (March 20, 2012)

Traditionally in France, March 20th is Le Jour du Macaron (Macaron Day). Initiated by famous pastry chef Pierre Hermé, it is now celebrated worldwide and now the tradition has been brought to Vancouver. On March 20th, French Made Baking (81 Kingsway at E. Broadway) will be giving a free macaron to everyone who visits the […]