⭐️ 12 New Vancouver Food Spots

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🥐 CROISSANT CRAWL RETURNS

The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back from Nov 1–16 with 30+ bakeries and all-new limited edition flavours. 

Walk, bike, or drive your way through the buttery goodness, collect stickers for prizes, and vote for your favourite flaky creation.

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Nov 7th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

Here’s what’s in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🍝 Beloved pasta spot opening new location

• 🪦 Farewell to plant based Gastown spot

• 👀 Some great deals!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST FINAL WEEKEND!

It’s the final weekend of Fall Food Fest and your last chance to sip, snack, and stamp your way through fall.

You’ve got until November 9 to collect your passport stamps, finish your missions, and enter to win prizes

So grab a friend and make it a foodie weekend.

Because once it’s over, these treats are gone till next year.

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍜 Taiwanese comfort food expands - Richmond's Memory Corner brings nostalgic flavors to new Burquitlam spot on North Road.

2.🍣 Sushi Lovers expands with larger Richmond spot - Now open across from Richmond Centre with cat-themed decor and an expanded menu.

3.🥐 Popular croissant café opens pickup-only spot - Angus T's new central kitchen opens on SW Marine Drive.

4.🥙 New Lebanese street food spot opens on Commercial Drive - TWK brings authentic Middle Eastern flavors to Vancouver.

5.🍕 Family-run pizzeria heats up Robson - Napoletana Pizza opens a sleek new downtown Vancouver location.

6.🍩 Bold opening on Fraser Street - Goldie's Donut & Bakery sets up their first full-scale Vancouver location.

7.🍝 Jo’s Italian Deli expands to Mount Pleasant - Beloved spot for Italian comfort food opening on Main Street.

8🇰🇷 New Korean street food café soft opening soon in Richmond - The Seoulful is launching November 15 with a special pickup-only menu.

9.🍜 Richmond welcomes new noodle concept - New HK-style Noodle Don opens in President Plaza's lively food court.

10.🍗 Mary Brown's debuts in Burnaby - Iconic Canadian fried chicken chain opens on Kingsway.

11.🇨🇳 Yunnan-Guizhou hot pot arriving in Richmond - Stone & Flow to open, offering sour soup hot pot.

12.🍝 West Van’s Fred’s Italian debuts in Kits - Replacing Romer’s Burger, this cozy spot offers wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🌱 Vegan mainstay says farewell to Gastown - MeeT closes after ten heartfelt years. Yaletown, Main still open.

2.🧋 Bubble tea spot says farewell - Bengong’s Tea closes Richmond location, new brand moving in soon.

3.☕️ Cafe & Life Co. closes Cambie location - This cafe shuts down after teasing closure earlier this year.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍣 Double Cali Box Lunch Special - Enjoy for only $9.99 until November 30th; originally $12.99, available at Sushi Oyama in Burnaby

2.🔥 Tuesday Malatang Special at Haidilao Express - Buy one Malatang, get the second 50% off; available every Tuesday at Brentwood Mall's 2nd floor food court

3.🍞 Free Bao Buns - Celebrate with Bao Bun first official pop-up shop; Nov 8th, starting at 10:30 AM; FREE buns all day while supplies last at Guildford Town Centre

4.🧋 BOGO at 101 Boba - Buy One, Get Second Half Off; available Nov 1-10; valid on all drinks except coffee at all locations in Vancouver and Richmond

5.🍵🎉 Biggest Sale of the Year at Paragon Tea Room - Enjoy up to 50% off your favorite teas from Nov 3rd-30th; weekly refreshed deals both online and in-store.

6.🎉 $1.50 Throwback at Cockney Kings - Celebrate 60 years with 1965 pricing! On November 23rd from 12-4PM, get 1 piece of cod & chips for just $1.50; available at all locations; supplies limited, arrive early! Dine-in and take-out only. No other menu items from 12-4PM.

7.🍜 The Big Van Dine Out - Enjoy a $15 combo with authentic Hong Kong street food flavors: choice of 3 classic HK snacks plus iced lemon tea or milk tea; available October 31 - November 14 at Smart N Save Café Marine Gateway

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Food Fest 2025 (Oct 3 - Nov 9) - 15+ Metro Vancouver cafes, bakeries and food spots offering limited-time fall-inspired drinks and bites; self guided around Metro Vancouver

2.🎶 [FESTIVAL] Jade Music Fest (Nov 5 - 8) - diverse Chinese-language music with 25+ artists and performances across language, generations, and cultures; @ Granville Island Vancouver; FREE

4.💐 [EVENT] Floral Workshop (Nov 8) - build your own arrangement with fresh local flowers; @ Cafe Marie, 425 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver; 1:00 PM; TICKETED

5.☕ [POP UP] Japanese Pourover Bar (Nov 8) - sample 10+ unique Japanese specialty coffees while supporting a good cause; @ KI Atelier; FREE (by donation)

6.🦸‍♂️ [EVENT] Vancouver Comic Con (Nov 9) - meet special guests, enjoy door prizes and free comics for kids; @ Heritage Hall, Vancouver; 11AM-5PM; TICKETED

7.❄️ [POP UP] Made in the 604 Winter Pop-Up Market (Nov 8-9) - shop 60+ local makers with live poetry, caricatures, and tasty treats; @ The Pipe Shop, Shipyards District, North Vancouver; 12PM–6PM; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

8.🎄 [MARKET] Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 11 - 16) - Western Canada's largest craft showcase featuring hundreds of artisans; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

9.♟️ [EVENT] Over the Board (Nov 14) - night of chess, mahjong, and board games with complimentary drinks and live DJ; @ Mel Lehan Hall, St James Community Square; TICKETED

10.🎄 [EVENT] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive market with 80+ huts offering German delicacies, artisan gifts, and live entertainment; @ Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver; TICKETED

11.🛍️ [EVENT] Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 (Nov 15 - 16) - bustling marketplace with 80+ artisans and cultural workshops; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; TICKETED

12.🫖 [EVENT] Teacup Charm Party (Nov 16) - craft charm jewelry while enjoying tea and snacks; @ Sunset; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; TICKETED

13.🎨 [EVENT] Ch-Art-Cuterie 2.0 (Nov 20) - evening of crafting vision boards or dream journals with conversation and cheese; @ Lunar Event Space, 8222 Gateway Blvd; TICKETED

14.🎄 [POP UP] Got Craft Holiday Market (Nov 22-23 & Nov 29-30) - curated market with 100+ makers, kidpreneurs, workshops, and food trucks; @ Croatian Cultural Centre East Vancouver; TICKETED

15.🛍️ [POP UP] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 22 - Dec 14) - vibrant market with 50+ local vendors, vintage goods, and food trucks; @ Astorino’s Hall, Vancouver; TICKETED

👉ONGOING

🥐 [POP UP] Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl (Nov 1 - 16) - explore limited edition croissant flavours at 25+ vendors; @ various locations in Metro Vancouver

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay magical and have a delicious weekend :)

-Jason