⭐️ 8 New & Closing Restaurants In Metro Vancouver

Hey there,

Welcome to the Nov. 29th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

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.🥪 New Italian Sandwich Shop Opens - Dante brings Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches to downtown Vancouver.

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

3.🔥 New Traditional Korean BBQ Spot Opening Soon - GOODNINE is set to debut with cast iron lid grills in Richmond.

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

5.☕️ Iconic downtown cafe closes after 15 years - JJ Bean Shack, the beloved spot beside the CBC building has shut its doors.

6.🍰 Fuwa Fuwa pancakes soft opens - Popular soufflé pancake café quietly opens on Robson ahead of its grand launch on Nov 30.

7.🍲 New hot pot restaurant spotted in Richmond - HiPanda Hot Pot is taking over the old Blue Whale House location.

8.🛑 End of an Era for Richmond’s Bubble World - Iconic BBT eatery closes after 14 years of service.

👉 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.🎤 Richmond Haidilao lets you celebrate breakups too - Enjoy hot pot and karaoke to mend your heart!

2.🛒 “GST holiday” proposed for Canadians - Enjoy a temporary tax break on restaurant meals and snacks from December 14 to February 15!

3.🧀 New party trend alert - Tater tot parties are the quirky indulgence you need to try!

4.💖 Japan’s Love Vending Machine - A unique vending machine in Tokyo offers matchmaking services for singles.

5.🧄 Raw eggs and chicken on the menu! - A Japanese restaurant offers adventurous eaters unique dishes in Tokyo.

6.🍔 Shocking compensation from In-N-Out - Man received a pitiful response after food poisoning claim.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍵 Paragon Tea Room BF Sale - Up to 50% Off Hojicha Teas & BOGO deals; available until December 1

2.👟 Up to 40% Off Vessi Footwear - valid through November 30; includes $25 gift card for every $125 spent!

3. 🎁 Chez Christophe BF Deal - Buy a $50 gift card, get a $15 bonus; available until November 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST; in-store purchases available from 9 AM to 5 PM PST.

4.🌟 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).

5.🍕 November Pizza Promo at Wild Flour Pizza - 2 sourdough pizzas + dip for just $40; valid at both locations

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

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🎄 [POP UP] Good Stuff Market (Nov 30 - Dec 1) - support local vendors with unique gifts; @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; FREE

2.🛍️ [FESTIVAL] Portobello West Holiday Market (Nov 30 - Dec 1) - two-day market showcasing 65+ local artists with unique gifts; @ Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Vancouver; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; TICKETED ($5 admission)

3.🎄 [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)

Enter to win a prize pack to Japan Market here.

4.🎄 [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

5.🎄 [EVENT] https://www.treelightingvancouver.com/? (Nov 29) - festive celebration with music, entertainment, and hot beverages; @ šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square, 850 W Georgia Street; 6 PM; FREE

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

10.🎪 [EVENT] Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo (Oct 9 - Jan 5) - spectacular performance exploring evolution through acrobatics and technology; @ Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver; various times; 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