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Hey there,

Welcome to the Dec 22nd edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

As we’re just a bit over a week left to the year, the number of openings, closures, and events in the food scene is slowing down.

We’re excited to share in next week’s weekly newsletter some of the best meals we’ve had this year.

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

✍️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍜 Authentic Vietnamese street food lands on Victoria Drive - Ken's Tuan & Thuy Kitchen opens, offering more than pho.

2.🍜 Kinton Ramen Expands Again - Fifth Metro Vancouver outlet opening at Marine Gateway.

3.🍣 Sushi Mura Expands - Fourth location opening on Main Street, Mount Pleasant.

4.🍜 Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba coming to Richmond - World’s largest mazesoba chain to open early 2024.

5.🍝 Michelin Gem Fiorino Expands - New Italian street food spot opening in North Vancouver.

6.🎵 Funk Coffee Bar rocks downtown - House of Funk's new outpost offers cool vibes and serious coffee.

7.📜 Farewell to Neptune Chinese Kitchen - Downtown's beloved eatery closes its doors on December 29.

8.🏰 Mogador: Gastown's Newest Moroccan Gem - Replacing Moltaqa, offering Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors starting December.

9.🍗 Another Popeyes Chicken Lands Downtown - Granville Street to welcome new Popeyes in 2024.

👉 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.🎉 NYE 2023 Dining Extravaganza - Vancouver's top restaurants unveil exclusive menus and events for a memorable celebration.

2.🚫 BC's newest single-use plastic ban - Sushi grass & plastic utensils banned in new sustainability push.

3.🍫 KitKat Recall Alert - Nestlé Canada recalls certain KitKat bars due to potential plastic contamination.

4.🚫 Vegan Steak Recall - a brand’s plant-based "steaks" recalled nationwide for containing egg.

5.🍓 Richmond Centre Real Fruit BBT Grand Opening BOGO Promo - buy one get one free Mango Diamond Slush deal from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM on Dec. 21 & 22

6.📉 CEBA Loan Deadline Struggles - Up to 2,000 B.C. restaurants may face closure amid repayment deadline looms in January.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🎅🏻 [EVENT] Steveston Santa Clause Parade (Dec 24) - head to Steveston for this family friendly parade; @ Steveston Village; 6PM - 9PM

2.⛸️ [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

3.🎄 [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

4.🚦 [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

5.🎄 [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 holiday weekend!

-Jason