9 new and closing vancouver spots

Hey there,

Welcome to the Aug 16 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.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

NOTE: Vancouver Ice Cream Festival Passport & Mission Winners will be announced next Friday on the Festival website.

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.☕️ Top coffee shop expands to Mount Pleasant - Prototype Coffee opens its second location with coffee and cocktails.

2.🍰 Nero opens new mini waffle bar in South Granville - Grab bite-sized Liège waffles on the go!

3.🫕 Vancouver hot pot spot announces closure - YuShang Hot Pot to close doors after six years on Broadway.

4.🍸 New massive restaurant cocktail lounge coming to Richmond - House of Dawn will blend Asian and global cuisines this Fall.

5.🍖 Richmond AYCE Japanese BBQ on sale - Kazuhan Yakiniku up for sale after just one year.

6.🍣 Lonsdale sushi spot expands to South Granville - Sushi Umi opens a new outpost with special rolls and more.

7.🎉 End of an Era: Tacofino Gastown’s Final Bash - Tacofino’s Gastown location closes with a farewell weekend party.

8.🍵 UBC Coffee Shop Closes After 18 Years - The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. shuts down after nearly two decades.

9.🍽 Retro-inspired diner coming to Gastown - Aureliana to bring 80s & 90s vibes to Hastings St.

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

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🥘 Big Way Hot Pot Ackroyd Store Grand Opening - Spin the wheel for free meals, drinks, mystery gifts, and coupons; August 16th only

2.🍜 Late night combo at Marugame Udon - $9.99 for 1 regular Kake Udon, 2 Shrimp Tempura, and 1 can of coke; available 8PM to close 7 days a week

3.🦪 Coast Happy Hour Buck-a-Shuck returns - $1 oysters 2:30 - 5:30pm daily at Coast for entire August

4.🍳 Glowbal $10 Egg Bennies Promo - 5 different egg benny options for $10; weekends only; ends Sept 29.

5.☕️ Summer Hour at Lumiere Cafe - Buy one get one every Thursday to Sunday; valid for blended lemonade, iced coffee, iced teas, and sparkling drinks; Thurs - Fri @ 2pm - 6pm & Sat-Sun all day long

6.🍲Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🖼️ [MARKET] Made In The 604 Summer Pop Up Market (Aug 18) - 45+ local vendors (accessories, food, clothing, etc.); @ The Heritage Hall 3102 Main St.; 11AM - 5PM; FREE

2.🧄 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Garlic Fest (Aug 17) - celebrating sustainable agriculture and local garlic w/ food trucks, garlic specials, workshops, kid’s zone and more; @ Sharing Farm 2771 Westminster Hwy Richmond; 10AM - 3PM

3.🌻 [EVENT] Sweet Sounds of Summer (Aug 18) - harmonizing blend of nature and melodies, food vendors and family friend activities; @ VanDusen Botanical Gardens; TICKETED 

4.🏮 [FESTIVAL] Light Up Chinatown! (Aug 24 - 25) - 2 day outdoor festival of limited food collabs, culture, performances, walking tours, and more; @ Chinatown; 11AM start

5.🚢 [MARKET] North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market (May 10 - Sept 13) - every Friday night enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music; @ Shipyards District; 3PM - 10PM; FREE

6.🥟 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr 26 - Oct 14) - the night market is back with its rows of food vendors and sock vendors. This year the theme is Summer Sweet Dragon; @ Richmond; 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