🥘 Big Way Expands Again?!

Hey there,

Welcome to the Dec. 20th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

Can you believe we’re just 11 days left in the year? Wild.

As we approach the end of the year, we’ll be compiling some reflections on a turbulent 2024.

Anyway, we've compiled 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!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🫕 Big Way Hot Pot expands downtown - The popular hot pot brand is opening a second location in downtown soon.

2.🍖 Sooda opens 150-seat lounge - Popular Korean spot relocates to Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood.

3.🥐 Popular Korean French bakery finally opening downtown - Paris Baguette debuts on Alberni Street this Saturday!

4.🐔 Popeyes finally opens at Metrotown - After two years, enjoy Louisiana-style fried chicken under the food court!

5.🍣 Green Leaf Sushi expands with new location - Soft opening on Kingsway for their 4th spot!

6.🌶️ Popular Toronto Sichuan spot is coming - Chengdu Street Food, known for its 4.9-star rating, is opening in Richmond!

7.🥖 New Paris Baguette location grand opening - Coquitlam's bakery to open December 20 with special deals.

8.🦈 Another Richmond bubble tea shop closes - Whale Tea has shut down, a new bubble tea chain to take over soon.

9.🦴 Highly Rated Eatery Shutters After 4.5 Years - Straight & Marrow in East Village closes December 21st.

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

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

🌎 FOOD TINGZ LOCALLY

1.🍜 Affordable eats in the West End - Discover 6 delicious spots under $15 for your next meal!

2.🦪 Health warning issued for raw oysters - 64 cases of gastrointestinal illness reported in BC.

3.🎄 15 Top Restaurants Serve Up Christmas Menus - Enjoy festive feasts perfect for holiday celebrations in Vancouver!

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🎉 Grand Opening Promos at Paris Baguette Coquitlam - First 20 get 20% VIP card; first 200 receive $5 cake coupon; first 100 enjoy Buy-One-Get-One-Free pastries; available December 20, 2024, starting at 7AM

2.🥑 Sungiven Avocados for $0.99 each - Enjoy ripe avocados at a huge discount (was $3.99) from December 20, 2024, to January 2, 2025; limited to one offer per customer; membership required at checkout!

3.🥪 BOGO Subway - buy one footlong get one free at Subway; use code BOGOFL in app or online; valid until Dec 29

4.🎄 Glenburn Soda Fountain Holi-deals - Dec 20 = BOGO 50% cones & cups; Dec 21 = Six Callister Sodas for $20; Dec 22 = $10 Banana Splits

5.🍜 Happy Hour special at Ramen One - Classic Tonkotsu ramen for $12; happy hour is everyday 2pm - 6pm

6.🌟 Unlock 24,000 points with Amex Cobalt Card! - Sign up for 9000 extra points; available until January 28, 2025 (Reply to this email to get this referral offer).

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🎄 [POP UP] Holidaze Market (Dec 21 - 22) - Last-minute holiday shopping for handmade gifts awaits you; @ Heritage Hall, Vancouver; 11 AM - 5 PM each day; FREE

2.☕ [POP UP] Hiyori Coffee Tasting Event (Dec 19 - 23) - Sample various coffee beans from around the world; @ enishi_space, Vancouver, BC; 9 AM - 4 PM

3.🍡 [EVENT] Nikkei Mochitsuki 2024 (Dec 29) - Join for mochi pounding and cultural performances; @ Nikkei National Museum, Burnaby; 11 AM - 3 PM; FREE

4.🎡 [FESTIVAL] PNE Winter Fair (Dec 6 - 23) - festive holiday attraction with Santa, ice skating, and treats; @ PNE Grounds; 4 PM - 10 PM; TICKETED

5.❄️ [EVENT] The Robson Square Skating – 12 Days of Christmas (Dec 13 - 31) - free outdoor skating in downtown Vancouver with festive activities; @ Robson Square; 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (varies); FREE

6.🎄 [FESTIVAL] VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 29 - Jan 5) - explore a magical display of over 1 million twinkling lights; @ VanDusen Botanical Garden; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

7.🎄 [EVENT] Bright Nights in Stanley Park (Nov 29 - Jan 4) - magical train ride through twinkling lights with live entertainment; @ Stanley Park; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

8.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum (Nov 23 - Jan 3) - festive lights, entertainment, and holiday decorations; @ Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel; daily 1-9 pm (Closed Dec 24 & 25); FREE

9.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive holiday market with 80+ huts of German treats and vendors; @ Jack Poole Plaza; 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