11 Vancouver Food Scene Predictions for 2024

Best meals we've had in 2023

Hey there,

Welcome to the Dec 29th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down and the LAST for 2023!

As expected, not much is happening in the food scene as most people are checked out for the year.

We’re sorta in the same boat - but we spent some time compiling our best meals of the year and some predictions for 2024.

Thanks for sticking with us this year and we hope to continue to share with you what’s happening in Vancouver’s food scene and where to eat in 2024!

Now buckle up and let's dive in to get filled in for the last weekend of 2023!

✍️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

Friday: 9°C ☁️ | Night time 7°C
Saturday: 9°C 🌧️ | Night time 5°C
Sunday: 7°C ☁️ | Night time 3°C

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍣 Tozen Sushi Bar Soft Opens - Tom Sushi's new sister restaurant finally arrives after months of delay.

2.🥪 Farewell to Paul's Sub Shop - Burnaby icon closing after decades of operation.

3.🍇 Catalyst Café + Wine Bar Opens - Mount Pleasant's new wellness-oriented cafe and wine spot.

4.🍣 Cozy Gastown Arrival - 'OKU' brings authentic izakaya experience to 2 Water Street.

5.🍞 Paris Baguette spotted in Downtown - the popular Korean French bakery chain to open their first BC location in Downtown.

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

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

📰 YEAR END SHENANIGANS

1.🎉 The BEST meals we’ve had in 2023 - spots that made us do the happy dance!

2.🥸 11 Vancouver Food Scene Predictions for 2024 Unveiled - our hot takes and why 2024 will be a very important year for the food industry.

That's all for now! Stay warm and have a delicious and exciting end of the year!

I’ll catch you next week in 2024 ;)

-Jason