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Hey there,

Welcome to the Dec. 6th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

As you know, the next few days are all about Taylor Swift. Whether you are a fan of her or not, you still have to clap it up for her in injecting a forecasted $150M into the city.

That boost is freaken amazing for all the small businesses in the city.

You are likely aware of the traffic chaos that is also about to happen. If not, refer to the downtown road closures here and try to avoid driving near the stadium.

Anyways - We've compiled all the hottest new food spots, must-try deals, and epic events to make your weekend a darn good one. And oh my is there a lot happening!

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🥐 Downtown bakery faces closure - Bisou Bakehouse at Telus Gardens closes amid $90k in outstanding debt.

2.🧋 Mega Popular Bubble Tea Brand is Coming - Molly Tea is bringing their Jasmine Tea to Vancouver after a successful Toronto launch.

3.🥓 New Burnaby Korean BBQ opens - Porkerface offers all-you-can-eat pork belly adventures.

4.🥟 Dinesty opening first food court concept - Iconic soup dumplings coming to CF Richmond Centre.

5.🍪 Beloved cookie shop launches pop-up - Cookies By George opens in The Post, downtown Vancouver.

6.🍰 Bittersweet farewell to Ki Cafe after Dec 8 - The beloved manga-themed dessert cafe in Burnaby temp. closes after 10 years.

7.🍝 Autostrada bids farewell - Closing on December 14 after 8 beloved years on Main Street.

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

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

🌎 FOOD TINGZ LOCALLY & GLOBALLY

1.🥒 Salmonella scare alerts Vancouver shoppers - Caution advised for SunFed brand cucumbers recalled over contamination risks.

2.🎉 Vancouver Chef wins Top Chef Canada - Vancouver's first winner in a decade showcases Cambodian cuisine.

3.🍦 Matcha x Ube flavours return - Matcha Cafe Maiko brings back their popular ube soft serve flavours for limited time

4.🛩️ Snoopy-themed flights took to the skies - Woman shares her unexpected theme flight experience.

5.🍳 Wife makes husband a “struggle meal” - A wholesome moment brings together the community in the comments.

6.🍕 Woman orders the most bizarre pizza - The infamous meme pizza goes viral again!

7.🫕 World's largest hot pot restaurant - the scale of this place is just insane!

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍩 Free mini donuts for Taylor Swift fans - Mello is giving away limited Starry Berry Mini Donuts this weekend!

2.☕ Free Kids' Hot Chocolate at Blenz Coffee - Kids aged 12 and under enjoy a complimentary kids-sized hot chocolate on Sunday, December 8th; available at any Blenz location.

3.🌟 Unlock 24,000 points with Amex Cobalt Card! - Sign up for 9000 extra points; available until January 28, 2025 (Reply to this email to get this referral offer).

4.🍜 Weekday Ramen Special at The Ramen Butcher - Classic Ramen only $12.99; available Mon - Fri

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Japan Market – Christmas Fair (Dec 7 - 8) - unique Japanese crafts, food, and festive gifts for all ages; @ UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson St, Vancouver; 10 AM - 5 PM each day; TICKETED (admission $4 to $10)

2.🎡 [FESTIVAL] PNE Winter Fair (Dec 6 - 23) - festive holiday attraction with Santa, ice skating, and treats; @ PNE Grounds; 4 PM - 10 PM; TICKETED

3.☕ [POP UP] Korean Coffee Brew Bar (Dec 7, 2024) - Experience unique Korean coffees from various roasters; @ Yuán Coffee, 550 Clark Dr; 5:30PM - 7:30PM; ADMISSION BY DONATION

4.🎉 [FESTIVAL] Taylor Town – A Yaletown Holiday Festival (Dec 7) - family-friendly Christmas celebration with festive activities and local shopping; @ Bill Curtis Square & Helmcken Plaza, Yaletown; 12 PM - 5 PM; FREE

5.🎄 [FESTIVAL] VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 29 - Jan 5) - explore a magical display of over 1 million twinkling lights; @ VanDusen Botanical Garden; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

6.🎄 [EVENT] Bright Nights in Stanley Park (Nov 29 - Jan 4) - magical train ride through twinkling lights with live entertainment; @ Stanley Park; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

7.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum (Nov 23 - Jan 3) - festive lights, entertainment, and holiday decorations; @ Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel; daily 1-9 pm (Closed Dec 24 & 25); FREE

8.🛍️ [POP UP] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 9 - Dec 15) - shop from 50+ local vendors featuring handmade and vintage goods; @ 1101 Union St, Vancouver; 11 AM to 5 PM; TICKETED

9.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive holiday market with 80+ huts of German treats and vendors; @ Jack Poole Plaza; 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