8 new and coming soon spots in vancouver

Hey there,

Welcome to the January 12th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

It is freaken freezing outside and madness (as usual) with the snow/ice. Luckily, we did our fair share of eating and patroling around the city to see what’s new and coming soon before the snow came.

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

🥶 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

It wild out there. Stay home if you can.

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍜 Santouka lands in Richmond - Hokkaido Ramen Santouka grand opens new outpost today with weekend of free ramen coupons.

2.🍜 Ramen Danbo's Third Outpost - New Kerrisdale location opens this month, adding to Vancouver's ramen scene.

3.🏘️ Farewell Fratelli Bakery - New Westminster location is forced to close after 10 years of operation.

4.🔥 New Korean BBQ Spot Sizzles into Burnaby - Stone Korean BBQ to open this summer in Lougheed.

5.🍗 Another Popeyes incoming - a new location is set for Riley Park Main Street area.

6.🍓 More fruit tea in Richmond - Coming soon signs for a new “real fruit tea” spot called Choowee were spotted beside Chicha San Sen in Richmond.

7.🍩 Sweet Talk Donuts Set to Delight - Port Moody's latest hyped dessert destination opening January 13.

8.🇰🇷 New Jjampong & jjajangmyeon spot - we got word of a specialty shop coming to Burnaby’s Ktown area soon.

👉 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.🎉 Exclusive January eats - 8 items to try that are available only this month.

2.🍦 BOGO Sammie Special at Earnest Ice Cream - Limited time offer for buy one, get one free ice cream sandwiches this month (or while supplies last).

3.🍝 Water St. Cafe's Giving January Returns - Half-price pasta if you bring a non-perishable food donation, supporting a Mission Possible organization. Ends on Jan 16th.

4.🍹 Happy Hour at CoCo Broadmoor - Buy one, get one 50% off on all drinks.

5.🥤 QQ is Back at CoCo - 20% off taro and yam QQ milk teas through January.

6.🥩 Roadside Spicy Pot's 4th Anniversary - $1.99 Wagyu beef, $2.99 half lobster tails until March 31.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🍫 [FESTIVAL] Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (Jan 13 - Feb 14) - Back for the 14th year with 100+ unique flavours to try; throughout Metro Vancouver; self guided

2.🍴 [FESTIVAL] Dine Out Vancouver (Jan 17 - Feb 4) - Largest food festival in Vancouver with fixed menus ranging $20 - $65.

3.🚚 [EVENT] Street Food City (Jan 20 - 28) - An event part of Dine Out Festival; over 15+ food trucks return to the Art Gallery; @ Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square; weekdays until 2PM & weekends until 5PM

4.🐉 [MARKET] UBC Botanical Garden’s Lunar New Year Market (Feb 3) - over 30 local makers, artists, crafts and food trucks; kungfu and dance performance; calligraphy and dumpling making workshops; @ UBC Botanical Garden

5.⛸️ [EVENT] Robson Square Ice Rink (Dec 1 - Feb 29) - it’s back for another season. Free if you bring your own skates or rentals for a fee is available; 9AM - 9PM

6.🚦 [EVENT] Canyon Lights at Cap Suspension Bridge (Nov 17 - Jan 21) - opening weekend for the popular festive light attraction at the Suspension Bridge; @ Capilano Suspension Bridge; TICKETED

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

-Jason