9 new & coming soon spots in vancouver

Hey there,

Welcome to the February 16th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down and I hope you’re aware it is Family Day Long Weekend!

That means taking the fam jam for some good food :)

Now buckle up and let's get filled in for this weekend!

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🚂 Big Way Hot Pot's Train-Themed Kerrisdale Spot Opens - New outpost offers late-night hot pot and bubble tea.

2.☕️ NOMAD Coffee expands - Kitsilano to welcome zero single-use cup cafe soon.

3.🎲 1960s Vegas-themed donut shop opens next month - Vintage charm meets sweet treats at Vegas Donuts.

4.🌮 Lucky Taco expands with River District spot - Opening February 24, vibrant Mexican eats and drinks.

5.🍨 Sweet Scoops Ahead - Tutto Belle Il Gelato debuts in Kitsilano next month.

6.🍵 Onezo Bubble Tea Closes Burnaby Shop - After 6 years, the pioneer of fresh tapioca bids farewell.

7.🥐 Merci Boulangerie Brings Paris to Vancouver - First storefront opens on Commercial Drive with artisanal pastries.

8.🍦 Dairy-Free Farewell in Chinatown - Say Hello Sweets serves its last scoop Feb 25.

9.🍩 Iconic Lee's Donuts expands again - New Brentwood location set for Fall 2024 debut.

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

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS & DEALS

1.🍵 West End Matcha Cafe Anniversary BOGO - Daigyo celebrates one year with a special offer this weekend.

2.🍔 Burger Crush's BOGO February - Downtown spot offers 2-for-1 burgers all month.

3.🍵 POV of a cafe owner - Kimmy from Whisk Matcha Cafe share a close view of how she goes about her shift!

4.🎉 Pot Empire celebrates 1st anniversary - Taiwanese personal hot pot spot offers 10% off all meals.

5.🍿 1999 prices at the movies - $5 movie tickets & $5 small popcorn every Tuesday in February at Cineplex

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🥰 [MARKET] Eastside Flea (every Sat & Sun) - 50 local vendors, rotating food trucks, outdoor seating, yummy seasonal beverages; @ 1101 Union Street; 11AM -5PM

2.👨‍👩‍👦 [EVENT] Richmond Children’s Arts Festival (Feb 19) - performances, drop in workshops, hands on activities; @ Richmond Library/Cultural Centre; 10AM - 4PM; FREE

3.🚣‍♀️ [EVENT] Family Day Carving Paddles (Feb 19) - drop in paddle making demonstration; @ Museum of Vancouver; 11AM - 4PM; FREE

*Museum of Vancouver admission is FREE on Family Day

4.🍷 [FESTIVAL] 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival (Feb 24 - Mar 3) - one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world is back; TICKETED

5.🇯🇵 [MARKET] Kawaii Japan Market (Mar 1 - 3) - all things cute, vendors, food, cosplay; @ UBC Robson Square; TICKETED

6.🦸🏻[EXPO] Fan Expo Vancouver (Feb 17 - 19) - superheroes, pop culture, anime, movies and all things nerdy; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

7.🤣 [FESTIVAL] Just for Laughs Festival (Feb 15 - 24) - 10 days of stand up, podcasts, improv, and performances by comedians; TICKETED

8.👟 [SALE] Adidas Vancouver Warehouse Sale (Feb 14 - 18) - up to 70% off items for mens, women, and kids; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; Free Admission

9.🥰 [EVENT] Family Day Weekend @ McArthurGlen Outlet (Feb 16 - 19) - live entertainment, exclusive sales, dining specials;

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason