8 New & Closing Vancouver Food Spots

Hey there,

Welcome to the July 21st edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We're here to keep you in the know on all the latest happenings in the Metro Vancouver food scene. Whether it's new restaurants opening, beloved spots closing their doors, or mouthwatering events to attend, we've got you covered.

So buckle up and let's dive in to get filled in for this weekend!

PSA: Avoid downtown Vancouver Saturday evening if you are NOT planning to watch the fireworks.

✍️WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🍹VANCOUVER SUMMER SIPS FEST

[2 WEEKS LEFT] 60+ Festival Drinks. 30+ Vendors.

Sipping on a nice refreshing cold beverage is the next best thing to beating the summer heat. Well for the Summer Sips Festival, you'll find over 30 vendors throughout Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond offering something that will definitely quench your thirst!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1. 🇯🇵 Pablo Cheese Tart finally debuting in Vancouver - Japanese tart sensation to opens on West Broadway TODAY, with a grand opening promo.

2.🍲 Pho 37 taking over former Remix Restaurant, more seating expected – opening date unconfirmed.

3.🥐 First Korean scone shop opens - 'Miss Scone', an online Korean scone specialist, has launched in Metro Vancouver.

4.🍤 New oyster and cocktail spot, Bar Bravo, replacing the former Ubuntu unit on Fraser Street this August.

5.🥤Award-winning teapresso shop opens in Richmond - CHICHA San Chen grand opens their new location across from Richmond Centre

6.🥤China’s SHUYI Tea shop quietly soft opens - with over 7000 outlets, the Chinese brand known for its abundant toppings quielty opens in Richmond

5.🌮 Toloache Mexican Kitchen soft opens - New authentic Mexican street food joint opens in former La Taqueria space on Hornby Street.

6.🍨 Dolce Amore’s North Van expansion - The beloved gelato brand grand opens "The Lounge" on July 29.

7.🍜 Kerrisdale says goodbye to Chi Noodle Bar, guess what eatery coming soon to the space?!

8.🍝 Last call for Nellos Italian Bar & Restaurant in Coquitlam - Bidding farewell after a year with last service on July 22.

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

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

⚡️ QUICK FOOD NEWS

1. 🍵 The Alley launches Pompompurin-themed drinks - Special series features Mango and Peach Frappe with limited-edition merchandise, available until mid-August.

2. 🍻 Donnelly Group averts closure - Unanimous lender approval allows debt restructuring for popular bar & restaurant collective.

3. 🆘 Greater Vancouver Food Bank reports tripling in demand amidst rising cost of living.

3.🍩 Unni Pastries offers 10% off all iced drinks until July 30 - drop in for a cool treat!

4.🎨 Farewell to iconic Storm Brewing rat mural - Ordered removal stirs controversy, councilors intervene.

👀 ADD TO YOUR NOMS LIST

🍦 Totoro’s Dream from Whisk Matcha

🍦 Mango Pudding from Soft Peaks

🍝 Affordable Jajangmyeon at SOJU

🇬🇷 Lamb Souvlaki from Socrates in the Heights

🍰 Dessert bars from BjornBar Bakery

🍦 VANCOUVER ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

[2 WEEKS LEFT] 30+ Festival Flavours. 15+ Vendors.

From BETA5's Baked Alaska Ice Cream Cake to Passione Gelato's Yuzu Honey Dream to Glenburn Soda Fountain's Generation Sundae Series...there's no doubt several items at the Ice Cream Festival that you and your friends will be swooned by!

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🏮 [FESTIVAL] Honda Celebration of Lights (July 22, 26, 29) - Australia opens this year’s fireworks; 10PM

2.🍔 [FESTIVAL] Surrey Fusion Festival (July 22 - 23) - BC’s largest multicultural event w/ live performances, food, amusement rides; Surrey Holland Park; 11AM - 10PM; FREE Admission

3.🖼️ [FESTIVAL] Art Downtown (June 21 - Sept 15) outdoor summer art festival; artists presenting their work around downtown

4.🍡 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr. 28 - Oct 8) - the return of the most popular night market in Canada.

5.⚓️ [MARKET] Shipyards Night Market (May 12 - Sep 15th Fridays) - artisan vendors, food trucks, beer garden, live entertainment; Free admission.

That's all for now! Stay cool and have a delicious and exciting weekend!

-Jason