Weekend Brunch Series: Café Medina on Richards Street

The times I’ve walked by Café Medina on a weekend, I have always seen a line up out the door but that doesn’t seem to discourage Vancouverites from waiting an hour for a table at this weekend brunch hotspot. Even though Medina moved from Beatty Street to a new location on Richards Street, the crowds have followed. Café […]

Dinner at Tacofino’s New Flagship Restaurant in Gastown

When the opening of BC-based Tacofino’s new location was announced, Modern Mix Vancouver gave its reader a sneak peek of what this flagship location has to offer.  Now officially open, Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to check out the restaurant for dinner on a weekday evening. The Restaurant There are two entrances to Tacofino in […]

Weekend Brunch Series: Belgard Kitchen at The Settlement Building

The Settlement Building in East Vancouver is a “brand collective” which houses several trendy wine and beer centric establishments all under one roof.  In the same location as Vancouver Urban Winery and Postmark Brewing, Belgard Kitchen is the restaurant portion of this establishment. The entrance at 55 Dunlevy Street is through a giant wooden door, reminiscent […]

Odacité Skincare: Formulated Fresh & Preservative-Free

Did you know that on average, skin care products are typically manufactured to survive a shelf life of 2-3 years?  However, how can skin care products can stay effective after years in a jar? To keep products “fresh” for several years as it waits to be sold in a store, they are often filled with preservatives and […]