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Hey there,

Welcome to the Aug 23rd edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We've compiled all the hottest new food spots, must-try deals, and epic events to make your weekend a darn good one.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🟡 Popular Japanese coffee chain opens pop-up in Downtown Vancouver - % Arabica’s sleek kiosk is here until mid-September.

2.🕵️ Long’s Noodle House spotted in Richmond - A new dine-in location is opening soon at Garden City.

3.🦐 Snack King Eatery takes over empty unit - Popular Richmond food stall moving to Union Square with dine-in space.

4.🧋 HeyTea to Open First Richmond Location - Renowned bubble tea chain takes over former Blackball spot at Union Square.

5.🧋 Viral Mango BBT Chain soft opens Burnaby outpost - Get your mango fix and MACU tea fix now!

6.☕️ Copa Café to Close Richmond Oval Location - Saying goodbye after 9 years of iconic Hong Kong café dishes.

7.🔪 Michelin Star restaurant delays opening - Aburi Hana’s highly anticipated Vancouver debut postponed indefinitely.

8.🍚 Mango mochi sensation expands - Richmond’s Rice Holic to open second location at Empire Centre food court.

9.🍲 Fancy Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurant coming to Richmond - Mikann Shabu is opening soon with a sleek, modern interior and interactive dining.

10🌀 Richmond Asian Fusion spot closes, Pho 37 returns - B House bows out after 8 months; Pho 37 reclaims the space.

👉 Check out 10 more new restaurants that have opened here.

👉 Or check out 10 more restaurants that have closed recently here.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍜 Afuri Ramen Anniversary promo - $12 signature yuzu shio with sous vide chicken chashu ramen; Mon - Fri until end of August; available at Main Street & Richmond locations

2.🍣 Okome Grand Opening Promo - $1 classic inari (salmon, tuna or chopped scallop) + 20% off voucher for next visit for first 100 customers; August 26th only (11:30AM start)

3.🍜 Zubu Ramen 3 course menu - $16.95 for an happy, mini ramen and dessert; available at all Zubu locations (except food hall);

4.🍜 Late night combo at Marugame Udon - $9.99 for 1 regular Kake Udon, 2 Shrimp Tempura, and 1 can of coke; available 8PM to close 7 days a week

5.🦪 Coast Happy Hour Buck-a-Shuck returns - $1 oysters 2:30 - 5:30pm daily at Coast for entire August

6.🍳 Glowbal $10 Egg Bennies Promo - 5 different egg benny options for $10; weekends only; ends Sept 29.

7.🍲Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🏮 [FESTIVAL] Light Up Chinatown! (Aug 24 - 25) - 2 day outdoor festival of limited food collabs, culture, performances, walking tours, and more; @ Chinatown; 11AM start

2.🎆 [EVENT] New Westminster Farewell to Summer Fireworks (Aug 24) - sending summer off in style with day of market vendors, live entertainment, food and fireworks; @ New Westminster Quay; 3PM - 9:30PM (9PM fireworks display); FREE

3.🎉 [EVENT] Granville Block Party (Aug 24 - 25) - musical acts, kids area, food, activations; Intersection of Granville and Robson St; FREE

4.⚓️ [FESTIVAL] 21st Richmond Maritime Festival (Aug 24 - 25) - family friend event celebrating history of Steveston with maritime-themed activities, live music, and food; @ Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site; 11AM - 6PM; FREE

5.🎡 [EVENT] PNE Fair (Aug 17 - Sept 2) - attractions, musical performances, SuperDogs, cooking demos, summer night concerts, wild food; @ PNE Grounds; TICKETED

6.🐶 [FESTIVAL] Pet-A-Palooza (Aug 25) - Largest West Coast outdoor pet festival returns with sample treas, food, accessories, activities; @ Yaletown; 11AM - 4PM; FREE

7.🚢 [MARKET] North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market (May 10 - Sept 13) - every Friday night enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music; @ Shipyards District; 3PM - 10PM; FREE

8.🥟 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr 26 - Oct 14) - the night market is back with its rows of food vendors and sock vendors. This year the theme is Summer Sweet Dragon; @ Richmond; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay cool and have a delicious and exciting weekend!

-Jason