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Hey there,

Welcome to the October 20th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We’re all hands on deck this week preparing for the launch of the Fall Food Festival. Things have been slightly quiet this week as well in the food scene. So this makes for a great time to start planning those passport spots!

Anyways - buckle up and let's dive in to get filled in for this weekend!

✍️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🍁 [ANNOUNCEMENT] FALL FOOD FEST IS NOW ON!

EXPLORE OVER 50+ FESTIVAL ITEMS

From award-winning BETA5 to Michelin-recommended Archer to stellar newcomers like Little Karp to unique concepts like Tatchan Noodle’s ramen cart…

We’re excited to welcome you to another delicious self-guided food festival!

Enjoy exclusive festival items and signature items available during the Fall Food Festival (Oct 13 - Nov 12)!

You’ll want to grab your foodie friends to fill your Festival Passports together this October & November!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍜 Long's Noodle House's Grand Return - Reopening in Richmond's Admiralty Centre food court soon.

2.☕️ Mah Milk Bar opens on the Drive - Australian-style corner store cafe opened last week.

3.🍚 [COMMUNITY SPOTTED] Crystal Mall finally getting rice rolls - a new rice roll stall is in works in the food court.

4.🐟 Cockney Kings expands to Kitsilano - New spot on Cornwall Avenue offers takeout-focused seafood delights. No all you can eat though.

5.🇯🇵 Daruma's second Richmond store at Steveston - Grand opening on October 21 with specials.

6.🍶 Yokai tapas bar debuts in Richmond - Offering Japanese-style tacos, ceviche, and multi-course menu.

7.🌶️ Lucifer's House of Heat relocates & expands - Now at Davie St., adding a spicy cafe menu.

8.🍚 Northern and Southern Chinese food stall upgrades - Wale Bistro in Henderson Food Court has peaced out and is now opening a dine-in restaurant by Lougheed Town Centre (same plaza as Sushi California)

9.🍜 Chef Hung closes in DT - Downtown spot for beef noods has shuttered its Smithe location. Their Aberdeen location remains.

10.🍝 SeaHouse Restaurant says goodbye - the spot was known for pizza, pasta, and jazz nights in Yaletown.

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

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS + DEALS

1.🍰 Nope Lady M isn’t coming - a fake Lady M account on the Chinese app Xiaohongshu announced the expansion of the renowned mille crepe brand across Canada. The official Lady M account has debunked it.

2.📅 Dine Out Vancouver 2024 dates announced - the largest food festival in Canada returns from January 17 to February 4.

3.🏢 A&W proposed a drive-thru going through a building - the 6-storey building in Port Moody faces council's critique.

4.🍹 Bigway Hotpot BoGo Drinks - Robson: Oct 14 - 31. (All day except public holidays.); Burnaby & Kingsway: Oct 23 - Nov 30. (Mon-Fri before 5pm except public holidays). All drinks BoGo. Buy one Get one (same drink, canned drinks not included).

5.🍕 Wild Flour Pizza Promo - $40 deal for 2 pizzas and a dip, dine-in or takeout, until Nov 3.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🍂 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Fall Food Festival (Oct 13 - Nov 12) - see all the autumn-inspired items from 25+ vendors!

2.🇯🇵 [MARKET] Nikkei Garden Farmers Market (Oct 22) - locally grown produce, locally crafted food and artisan vendors; @ Nikkei National Museum; 10AM - 2PM; FREE

3.🥬 [MARKET] Heart of Vancouver Public Market (Oct 21) - local craft vendors, local produce, artisan vendors; @ W. 17th Ave Cambie Street; FREE

4.🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkin After Dark (Oct 6 - 31) - outdoor Halloween event featuring 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins; @ Burnaby Swangard Stadium; after sunset; Ticketed

5.🎃 [EVENT] Haunted Village Burnaby Village Museum (Oct 19 - 22, 26 - 29) - Explore cultural tales and enjoy circus performances at this limited experience; 5 - 9PM; Ticketed

6.🍁 [EVENT] Fall at the Maan Farm (Sept 16 - Oct 31) - from pumpkin patch to corn maze to feeding alpacas and donkeys; @ Maan Farms; Ticketed

7.⛲️ [EVENT] Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden (Saturdays & Sundays in October) - veggie garden and maze area transformed with fun photo areas, activities and entertainment, food vendors; 9AM - 4PM; Ticketed

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

-Jason