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!

North Vancouver Italian Restaurant Farina a Legna Launches Weekend Brunch

Farina A Legna North Vancouver Lonsdale Weekend Brunch

Opened last year in Lower Lonsdale, Farina a Legna is a Northern Italian-inspired restaurant that offers wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta dishes, and other nourishing fare. Owned by the same group behind Pizzeria Farina, Pourhouse, Di Beppe, and Ask for Luigi, the newest establishment in the Kitchen Table Restaurant group will be launching a weekend brunch […]

REMIX Vodka Soda Launches in Vancouver

REMIX Vodka Soda is the latest low-sugar, low-calorie ready-to-drink beverage that’s launching this Spring in British Columbia and Alberta.

“The Love Brunch” for the Newly Engaged at Dockside Restaurant (April 4, 2020)

So, you’re engaged. Now what? Calling all Vancouver brides-to-be: SAY Events Company is hosting “The Love Brunch” for the newly engaged to discover the process of wedding planning.

Spotted at CHFA: 6 Health and Wellness Trends 2020

From monkfruit as a sweetener, to high protein savoury snacks, here are six health and wellness trends to keep an eye on in 2020.

Minted Wedding Website Review: What I Wish I Knew

With modern technology, a wedding website is now the information hub of everything related to your wedding. When you use a wedding website builder, you can list out wedding event details, send out online wedding invitations, collect RSVPs, add a wedding registry and more. In fact, a lot of modern brides have stopped sending out […]

14,000 Tulips Installation in support of Charity at Metropolis at Metrotown (March 7, 2020)

Spring arrives early at Metropolis at Metrotown for the second annual I Heart Tulips installation, the largest one-day indoor tulip display in Canada.