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!

Bite of White Rock – 6th Annual Dining Festival (Jan 16 to Feb 7)

Are you from outside the Lower Mainland core and don’t feel like making the trek out to Dine Out Vancouver this year? Or maybe you couldn’t get a reservation at the time you want. Or perhaps you’re already a veteran Vancouver foodie and want to try something new. Not to worry – the 6th annual […]

Weekend Brunch Series – Raincity Grill (1193 Denman Street)

For brunch at Raincity Grill, patrons have the option of ordering brunch items a la carte, or as a prix fixe – 2 courses for $20. After ordering, Raincity Grill starts off your brunch with a complimentary amuse bouche – a miniature cup of warm apple cider and a bite-sized scone (which had a texture of a soft cookie, rather than a typically crunchy scone).

Dine Out Vancouver 2012 (Jan 20 to Feb 5)

Celebrating its 10th year in 2012, Canada’s largest restaurant festival allows diners to sample menus from hundreds of restaurants around the city, all for a prix fixe cost (price points are $18, $28 and $38 per person).

"Tangerine Tango" – Pantone's 2012 Colour of the Year

Pantone’s 2012 colour of the year is Tangerine Tango, a bright, fruity, attention-grabbing, revitalizing, energetic, tropical red-orange. We’ve scoured the internet for items available in Vancouver which are sure to get heads turning towards you in 2012 and blast away the winter blahs.

Weekend Brunch Series – Hidden Restaurant (433 Robson Street)

I noticed that many of the breakfast and brunch menu items have a slight flavour twist to them. For example, the Buttermilk and Lemon Waffle ($16) were made with lavender butter, which is a unique butter pairing, or the Mexicana Benedict ($16) which was topped with a chili-lime hollandaise.

Whole Foods on Cambie – January 2012 Healthy Haul

There was recently a Living Social Vancouver deal for Whole Foods, so I went to Whole Foods on Cambie this week to redeem my $20 worth of healthy groceries. Here’s what I got: Crispy Chick’n (Mandarin Orange) ($4.39) – Don’t be fooled, this is a meat-free product made with soy. I first had this at the […]