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!

Hapa Izakaya Yaletown – Haunted Hospital (Saturday Oct 29th)

In celebration of Halloween, Hapa Izakaya in Yaletown (1193 Hamilton Street) is transforming its restaurant to look like a hospital for their “Hapa Haunted Hospital Party”. All workers will be dressed up as doctors, nurses, and patients. From 6 PM – 9 PM, we will be serving our regular food menu. After 9pm, the party […]

The Oakwood Canadian Bistro (2741 West 4th Avenue)

By Kenneth Law, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Located in a busy corner of Kitsilano, the Oakwood is a fairly new neighborhood bistro and bar that is likely to be well patronized by locals, but there are enough attractions to draw people in from the rest of the city for brunch, dinner or a late night […]

Glowbal Group – BLACK + BLUE is nearly complete

With a tagline of “the Golden Age of Steak”, the Glowbal Group’s newest restaurant BLACK + BLUE (1032 Alberni Street) is almost ready to be revealed to the public. I’m loving the gold trim in the restaurant, the high-back cushioned booths, and the lovely glowing chandelier.

Timeraiser 2011 – the results are in

In September, the Vancouver Timeraiser had 275+ attendees at its 4th annual event. The event’s basic premise is that attendees bid on the work of local artists in a silent auction, but instead of spending dollars, they are to pledge volunteer hours over the next year to receive the artwork.

Cougar Boots – “for the world you walk on, love what you wear”

“For the world you walk on, love what you wear” – those were the first beautiful words I read when opened up my parcel from Canadian company, Cougar Boots. Written in a scrawled, painted font on the cardboard shoebox (which had a convertible green handle to turn it into a shopping bag), I thought it was […]

Dakota Group (Soia & Kyo, Mackage, etc.) – Fall Sample Sale (Oct 27 to 29, 2011)

The Dakota Group is having a fall sample sale from October 27 to 29 at Suit 102 – 256 West 7th Avenue (x Columbia). For both men and ladies, clothing and outerwear brands include Soia & Kyo (website is so cute and pretty, take a look!) and Mackage (best known for their leather jackets).