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Why Lambrusco Might Be Italy’s Most Versatile Wine

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:29:55 +0000

Mention Lambrusco and many people still think of the sweet, easy-drinking reds that were wildly popular a few decades ago. But that’s only one small part of the story. In its homeland of Emilia-Romagna, Lambrusco has been enjoyed for centuries, with styles ranging from delicate and floral to dark, structured, and remarkably complex. A recent...

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Three B.C. Restaurants Make North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Fri, 29 May 2026 14:45:54 +0000

Published on Main, AnnaLena, and Whistler’s Wild Blue earn coveted spots as British Columbia continues to cement its reputation as one of North America’s top dining destinations. British Columbia’s dining scene has earned another major international spotlight. Three local restaurants have been named to the newly released North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, with...

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Terroir Symposium 2026 – The Food Event for People Who Actually Care About Food

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Tue, 26 May 2026 02:57:48 +0000

Terroir Symposium 2026 There’s no shortage of food festivals that promise a good night out. You know the drill: massive rooms, tiny bites on toothpicks, a glass of wine in one hand while you try to take an Instagram story with the other. They’re fun, but they rarely leave you with much to think about...

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Les Faux Bourgeois Vancouver

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Wed, 20 May 2026 01:12:19 +0000

One of Vancouver’s most beloved neighbourhood restaurants is entering a new chapter. After nearly two decades in Fraserhood, Les Faux Bourgeois is reopening later this spring under the stewardship of Gaia House, the hospitality group behind Nammos Estiatorio, Selene Aegean Bistro, and AMA. Known affectionately as “Les Faux,” the restaurant has long been a...

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2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:47:34 +0000

2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra Review: Calm, Confident, Completely Volvo The 2026 Volvo EX40 Ultra is the kind of electric SUV that does not need to announce itself loudly. It arrives quietly, looks polished, drives beautifully, and reminds you that luxury does not always have to be dramatic. This is Volvo doing what Volvo does best:...

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Tofino Wine & Dine

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:34:00 +0000

Tofino Wine & Dine Brings Food, Wine and West Coast Flavour to Mackenzie Beach If your ideal weekend includes BC wine, coastal cuisine, ocean air and a little garden-party energy, Tofino Wine & Dine deserves a spot on your summer calendar. Sea Cider will be there so please be sure to come say hello and...

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The Nordic Mixologist’s Rule That Changes Everything About How a Cocktail Tastes

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Mon, 18 May 2026 01:55:06 +0000

A great cocktail isn’t built on creativity. It’s built on balance. For Finnish mixologist Pekka Pellinen, that principle is the difference between a drink that works, and one that doesn’t. It’s something he has spent decades refining, from his early days working behind bars near the Finlandia distillery in the 1990s, where he first developed...

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Time Out Market Vancouver Opens May 28 at Oakridge Park

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:25:30 +0000

Time Out Market Vancouver will officially open to the public on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Oakridge Park, bringing 20 kitchens, three bars, zero-proof drinks, local culture, and some of the city’s biggest culinary names under one roof. The final additions to the opening lineup include Pasta e Basta by Ask for...

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ACUYO Brings Elevated Mexican Dining to Alberni Street

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Wed, 13 May 2026 05:11:09 +0000

Vancouver’s luxury district has a new destination for Mexican cuisine. ACUYO, now open at 1140 Alberni Street, is bringing refined, regional Mexican flavours to downtown Vancouver with handmade tortillas, fire-driven cooking, and a menu rooted in tradition. Founded by four partners with roots in Guadalajara, ACUYO was created to showcase the depth and elegance of...

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BC’s Top 50 Wines 2026: British Columbia’s Best Bottles Are In

cassandra@goodlifevancouver.com (Cassandra Anderton) — Sat, 09 May 2026 18:17:09 +0000

Laughing Stock Vineyards named Winery of the Year at BC’s Top 50 Wines 2026 British Columbia’s wine industry just had one of its biggest quality check-ins of the year, and the results make one thing clear: BC wine is operating at an impressively high level. Wine Growers British Columbia and the Okanagan Wine Festival Society...

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