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Hey there,

Welcome to the Dec 8th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

Another week of openings and closures in the food scene before things slow down for the holidays.

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

✍️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍦 Mister Artisan Ice Cream's New Robson Street Spot - City's favorite liquid nitrogen ice cream opens third Vancouver location.

2.🍷 Dear Gus: Mount Pleasant's European Charm - Intimate wine bar with European small plates opens Dec 8th.

3.🍺 Burnaby's Brewery Bids Farewell - Studio Brewing closing on December 22 after memorable run.

4.🍩 New 24-hour Tim Hortons in Richmond - Opened on by the Automall, offering indoor dining and a double-lane drive-thru.

5.🌴 Dovetail Unveils California Flair in Yaletown - Now open with California-inspired cuisine and vibrant atmosphere.

6.🦩 The Flamingo Room Jazzes Up Commercial Drive - New Miami-inspired bar with live entertainment

7.🍜 Ramen Yakitori Bar Hibiki soft opens - Authentic Japanese cuisine, ramen for lunch and yakitori for dinner.

8.💀 Quiet Richmond closures - but we found them during our walks.

• Truedan (4231 Hazel Bridge Way)

• HEYJO Music BBQ Bar (8291 Alexandra Rd)

• Houcailei Tea House (8571 Alexandra Rd) - rumored to be HEYTEA

• TFresh (8351 Alexandra Road)

👉 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.🧱 LEGO-fied Vancouver Landmarks - AI transforms city's icons into whimsical LEGO art.

2.🍽️ 2023 Vancouver Christmas Dining - Explore top holiday menus and festive feasts across the city.

3.🍫 Chez Christophe's Holiday Chocolates - Exquisite 2023 collection unveiled, celebrating a decade of sweetness.

4.🎄 Vancouver's Festive Sweets Journey - Explore the city's best Christmas cakes and treats for holiday magic!

5.🍴 Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2024 - Over 380 restaurants to feature fixed-price menus, starting Jan 17-Feb 4. Menus to be released Jan 9.

6.🥥 Cocobay Grand Opening Promo - Richmond’s newest BBT shop is finally doing their grand opening.

• Dec 8 = Buy one get one free (same item)

• Dec 9 = Free Cucumber Coconut drink with your purchase

• Dec 10 = 20% OFF all drinks

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🖌️ [MARKET] Make It Show (Dec 7 - 10) - 250 local crafters, makers and artists; food trucks and licensed alcohol venues; @ PNE Forum; TICKETED

2.👖 [MARKET] Granville Flea HOMECOMING (Dec 10) - flea market for vintage streetwear and high fashion clothes; @ Good Co. Granville Street; 10AM - 430PM; TICKETED

3.⛸️ [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

4.🎄 [MARKET] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 16 - Dec 24) - the German fare is back again with its food vendors, light displays, carols and more; @ Jack Poole Plaza; TICKETED

5.🚦 [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

6.🎄 [EVENT] VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 24 - Jan 7) - 15 acres of 1 million lights and displays; @ VanDusen Gardens; 4PM - 10PM; TICKETED

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

-Jason