🚫 13 New & Closing: Main St. spot shuts after 1 month

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Welcome to the Nov 28th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

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

• 🍔 Time Out Market announces some Vancouver vendors

• 🪦 Main Street spot abruptly closes after 1 month

• 🏆 Volleyball team gets hot pot sponsor

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

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🍁 Fall Food Fest Passport & Mission Winners Announced

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🔥 Michelin faves heading to Oakridge - Lunch Lady and DL Chicken among first Oakridge food hall vendors.

2.🫕 Popular Hot pot brand expands in Olympic Village - Big Way Hot Pot continues its domination with new Mount Pleasant location.

3.🍜 Tianjin cuisine returns to Richmond - O’Bistro Tianjin opens on Alexandra Road with Northern Chinese breakfast specialties.

4.☕️ Wellness cafe brightens downtown - No Bad Days opens December 1st with a focus on positivity.

5.🧇 Mini pancake chain to open first BC location - Panda Pancakes brings its sweet creations to Burnaby's Metrotown.

6.🛍 Dante lands on the Drive - Dante Italian Sandwich opens on Commercial Drive with a new downtown spot coming soon.

7.🍛 Filipino comfort spot opening near Metrotown - Bacayon's Chibugan brings authentic carinderia-style dishes to Kingsway.

8.🦘 Aussie comfort food arrives on West Broadway - Peaked Pies opens its fourth BC location, offering hearty pies and Aussie coffee.

9.🍞 Richmond's new Korean street food spot drawing lines - The Seoulful, popular for salt bread, sees early buzz on No. 3 Road.

10.🧀 Cult-favorite cheesecake lands in Richmond - Trees Organic opens near Capstan Skytrain at a bright, inviting spot.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🛑 Main Street eatery shuts down abruptly - Mojo Cantina Izakaya closes after only one month of operations.

2.💔 Downtown Korean Pancake Shop announces closure - Mapo Pancake House in Yaletown closes after three years.

3.📉 Yet another Vancouver classic says goodbye - The Poor Italian to close permanently on Dec 22 after 16 years of serving rustic Italian dishes.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🫖 BOGO Matcha & Genmaicha at Paragon Tea Room - Buy One Get One Free on Ceremonial Matcha and Genmaicha Powder; valid until November 30

2.🛍️ Black Friday Mister Ice Cream Deal - 15% off everything at Robson & Yaletown locations; available only on Friday, November 28th; follow on Instagram and show the offer at checkout!

3.🧋 BOGO Drinks at Sweet7 - Enjoy a Buy One Get One Free on selected drinks via DoorDash; Limited time only until 12.08; available at Robson & Richmond location

4.🧋 Sip & Save: 25% Off at Chicha San Chen - Enjoy 25% off all drinks during Black Friday week; available November 24th - 30th; exclusive to Richmond, Burnaby locations; walk-ins only!

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.

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🥢 Local volleyball team scores hot sponsorship - Big Way Hot Pot sponsors Vancouver volleyball team after a joke request.

2.⚠️ Urgent Yoplait YOP recall - Over 10 flavours of YOP yogurt recalled due to plastic contamination risk.

3.📦 Pop Mart opens its first Canadian store in Richmond - Without any prior announcement, Pop Mart has officially opened its doors at Richmond Centre, drawing in eager collectors and long queues.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

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

2.🛍️ [POP UP] Vancouver Etsy Co Holiday Pop Up Market (Nov 29 - 30) - explore handmade gifts from 80+ creators, with a special Kids Zone and Mini Makers; @ The Pipe Shop, North Vancouver; TICKETED

3.🎄 [POP UP] Japan Market - Christmas Fair (Nov 29-30) - explore unique Japanese crafts and cuisine perfect for holiday gifts; @ UBC Robson Square, Vancouver; TICKETED

4.🍣 [POP UP] Red Wasabi Takeover (Nov 27-29) - try unique inari, rice bowls, and rolls; @ Pablo Cheese Tart Vancouver; 11am until sold out

5.☕️ [POP UP] Hiyori Coffee Pop-Up (Nov 29 - 30) - enjoy AeroPress coffee and Japanese melon pan; @ 269 East 6th Ave, Vancouver; 10am - 3pm

6.✨ [MARKET] Holiday Night Markets (Nov 28 - Dec 19) - twinkle lights and handcrafted gifts from local makers; @ 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC; FREE

7.🎁 [MARKET] Shipyards Christmas Market (Nov 28 - Dec 24) - waterfront market with Santa visits and live performances; @ 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

8.🍽️ [EVENT] Culinary Team Canada – Olympic Tasting Experience (Dec 1) - four-course plated dinner supporting Canada's national culinary team; @ 5946 12 Ave, Delta, BC; TICKETED

9.🛍️ [EVENT] Make It Vancouver (Dec 4 - 14) - upbeat shopping featuring 200+ Canadian artists and crafters with food trucks and beer garden; @ PNE Forum, Vancouver; TICKETED

10.🎉 [MARKET] Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair (Dec 5 - 7) - handcrafted holiday finds with daily prizes; @ 618 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC; TICKETED

10.👜 [MARKET] Local Pop-Up Market (Dec 6 - 7) - handmade art and treats from 50+ local makers; @ 3102 Main St, Vancouver, BC; FREE

11.🎄 [POP UP] Holiday Market at Heritage Hall (Dec 12) - 40+ local vendors with unique gifts and festive finds; @ Heritage Hall Vancouver; 12PM–8PM; FREE for first 30 guests, then TICKETED

👉ONGOING

🌟 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - German-style village with food, gifts, and music; @ 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver; TICKETED

🛍️ [FESTIVAL] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 22-Dec 14) - vintage finds and local makers; @ 1739 Venables St, Vancouver; TICKETED

🧙‍♂️ [EVENT] Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience (Nov 13 - Jan 11) - illuminated woodland trail with magical creatures; @ Vancouver; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason