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!

Unboxing the Simply Beautiful Summer 2020 Subscription Box

For the past year, I’ve been subscribed to the Simply Beautiful Box, a lifestyle subscription box for Canadian women, curated by the editors of BC Living. Every three months, a seasonal collection of items is shipped to its subscribers, containing 7 – 8 local beauty, skincare, home, and lifestyle accessory products. The Summer 2020 Simply […]

Rain or Shine Launches Limited Edition Basil Lime Vermouth Sorbet

Vancouver’s Rain or Shine Ice Cream has teamed up with Ampersand Distilling Co. to create a vermouth-infused basil, lime sorbet made with Ampersand’s Imperative Dry Vermouth (and a splash of Ampersand Gin).

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Wayne Gretzky Distillery

Wayne Gretzky Distillery Red Cask Whisky

With Father’s Day just around the corner, here are three Wayne Gretzky Distillery Whiskies that’ll score brownie points with Dad.

The myMomentum Wellness Trio: the M App, M Events, and new M Box

myMomentum went into the Covid-19 pandemic with two “M” offerings, and has now come out into the new normal with three: the free M App (with the wellness challenges and rewards marketplace), M Events (online until it’s safe to bring back in person), and the new M Box.

“Lunch Lady” Vietnamese Restaurant Opening Soon on Commercial Drive

How an unassuming “place to eat” in Ho Chi Minh City rose to global fame through Anthony Bourdain and made its way across the world to Vancouver.

Gastown Re-Opens with Care, Businesses Provided with Locally Sourced Safety Kits

Gastown Open With Care Mural at Buro Coffee

Businesses in the Gastown neighbourhood in Vancouver have carefully re-opened, with an “Open With Care” campaign, safely welcoming Vancouverites to the community following some closures and restrictions as a result of COVID-19. Over 70 stores – many of them independently owned – including clothing, interiors, gifts and more, as well as cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries, […]