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In Partnership with Tourism Burnaby

👀 Plan Your Burnaby Food Adventure

It’s that time of the year! Bite of Burnaby is officially back from March 1 to 31.

This year is the biggest yet, with a whopping 75+ restaurants doing prix-fixe menus and limited-time offers.

There are 16+ ticketed events too, so you can eat, learn, and try something new!

Gooooodmorning there!

Here’s your Feb 27th local guide to what’s new, what’s gone, and what to do this week across Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.

This week in 30 seconds
🥟 Fresh Drops: the newest openings
💔 Heartbreaks: the spots that said goodbye
💸 Deals Desk: discounts worth actually leaving the house for
📌 The Bulletin Board: your event plans

Sunbreak Plan (aka if the weather is finally cooperating)

Pick 1 Fresh Drop, grab 1 deal, then lock in 1 Bulletin Board event.
That’s a full clear.

Start here: Fresh Drops 👇

👀 FRESH DROPS

Spots opened or are opening soon

🫕 Retro Hong Kong hot pot opens in Richmond - Loon Fong brings 80s HK nostalgia and quality cuisine to Empire Centre.

☕️ Massive Korean coffee shop opening this weekend - C Market Coffee launching their 5,000 sq. ft. flagship on Main Street.

🥪 Dante Sandwiches debuts in downtown - Italian sandwich brand opens its third location at Bentall Centre.

🍵 Taiwanese tea brand heads to Richmond - Unique Green's first Canadian location is opening at CF Richmond Centre.

🫓 Shawarma 2 Go opens at Tesla-crash site - New Mediterranean eats in Richmond's busy No. 3 Rd corner.

🥢 New Vietnamese spot coming to Davie Street - Aura, a sleek bar and restaurant by Khanh Express, is opening soon.

☕️ Hidden specialty coffee shop opens in Strathcona - Peace and Culture Coffee brings unique drinks and rustic vibes.

👉 See more Fresh Drops here.

💔 HEARTBREAKS

Spots that closed or are closing soon

🧋 MACU Tea closes 2 locations suddenly - Burnaby and Robson spots shut pre-mango season, with Richmond staying open.

😔 Taiwanese beef noodle chain closes in Richmond - Chef Hung ends 16-year run at Aberdeen Centre.

🍔 Vancouver favourite bids farewell - Rice Burger in West Point Grey closes after nine years.

🔒 Chinese yogurt chain closes Kerrisdale store - Hey! I Am Yogost shutters amid shrinking Vancouver presence.

😢 Yaletown burger joint and speakeasy shut their doors - Hundy and The Stock Room have closed after 8 years.

☕️ Longtime East Vancouver Starbucks bids farewell - Iconic Killarney location shutters after more than 15 years.

👉 See all recent Heartbreaks here.

💰 DEALS DESK

Money-saving food deals

🥳 Celebrate One Year at Superbolt.lab - 50% off all drinks this Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 12 PM; each purchase gives you a shot at winning prizes on the spin wheel!

✨ Grand Opening Perks at C Market Coffee - Exclusive giveaways: signature tote & gift card for first 30; March 1st only; while supplies last; enjoy curated coffee and culinary experiences at Main St. location, 10 AM - 7 PM.

🍵 $5 Matcha slushies at Cow Dog EXTENDED - now available until end of February at their Kitsilano location only.

🌯 Cheap Monday at Budgies Burritos - Enjoy $10 burritos and $3 beers every Monday; helps support local amidst Broadway closure

🍜 Beef Vermicelli + Drink deal at Ho Yuen Cafe - Hot beef vermicelli with ginger sauce and a hot drink for $9.99; available Monday to Thursday after 2PM throughout February; dine-in only

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🗞️ FOOD NEWS

Things that happened around Metro Vancouver

🔥 Late-night feast unleashed with AYCE menu - The Dolar Shop launches Wagyu & sashimi offerings in Richmond & Burnaby.

🍩 Krispy Kreme x Oreo brings new treats - Limited-time Oreo doughnut collection now in Vancouver until March 9.

🛑 Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba cuts ties with Kerrisdale spot - The Kerrisdale location’s franchise agreement has been terminated.

🍲 Downtown hot spot shifts gears - Hungry Guys Kitchen pivots to self-serve malatang hot pot.

🎉 Spring Festival Rice Giveaway Draws Huge Senior Crowds - Seniors flocked to Kingsgate Mall for free rice and gift cards.

🍽 Hobbits dine at iconic Vancouver spot - Lord of the Rings actors spotted at Vij's during Fan Expo.

📉 Richmond Japanese-French cafe up for sale - Hazukido Cafe Plus at Aberdeen Centre seeks new ownership.

🗓️ THE BULLETIN BOARD

Our curated events calendar

🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Bite of Burnaby (Mar 1 - 31) - dining celebration featuring diverse global cuisines; @ Burnaby, various locations; TICKETED

🥐 [POP UP] Snak Pop Up (Feb 28) - limited vegan baked goods at cozy café; @ Peace and Culture Coffee, 9 AM onward;

🎨 [EVENT] Paper, Patch & Pin Show (Feb 28) - market with art, pins, patches, and workshops; @ Heritage Hall; TICKETED

🥯 [POP UP] Toni Bagels Pop-Up (March 1) - NYC-inspired bagels, sandwiches, and coffee; @ Nero Tondo Restaurant; 10am-3pm;

🎲 [EVENT] Thursday BoardGame Nights @ Richmond (Mar 5) - beginner-friendly board games with over 100+ games to explore; @ PickOne BoardGames, Richmond; 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.