More closures

Hey there,

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

Following last week’s gloomy newsletter…we sadly have to share the closures of several more long-time food spots. Very unfortunate since I’ve personally celebrated birthdays and milestones at them :(

Do support the spots you LOVE as there is a good chance they are hurting as well.

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

🌧️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌸 SPRING IS COMING

One of the most beautiful times of the year is coming up and we’re going to make it a delicious time!

Welcome to the first Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Fest (Mar 29 - Apr 28)- another one of our month-long self guided food festivals!

Like our previous festivals, various restaurants and cafes will be crafting unique festival items for you to enjoy. And this time it will be all cherry blossom inspired/themed.

See the participating vendors below!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍣 JINMI to arrive in West End - Authentic Korean soy marinated crab, traditional décor & hanbok-clad staff.

2.🍗 Cocoru closes after 7 years - Richmond's favourite Korean fried chicken spot quietly shuts down.

3.🍜 Anh and Chi's new concept - Good Thief is by the award-winning Vietnamese restaurant and is coming to Mount Pleasant.

4.🍣 Farewell to Ebisu in Richmond - Iconic Japanese spot closes after 30 years.

5.🏳️‍🌈 Mary's on Davie to close after 45 years - Icon of inclusivity and charity in Vancouver bids farewell.

6.🍧 Hundo-P: Burnaby's New Health Kick - Whistler's smoothie & ice cream spot hits Station Square this summer.

7.🍕 Green Tea Dough Pizza Chain Closes Robson Shop - Pizza Maru shuts after a year, hints at new brand.

8.☕️ Lumiere Cafe to brew in Kits - Artisanal spot spotted to open new location, boasting in-house roasted beans.

👉 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.🍴 Best Bite of Burnaby in Metrotown - 5 spots to hit up this March

2.🍴 Brentwood's Best Bite of Burnaby's menus - check our picks in Brentwood this March!

3.🍴[DEAL] First Table Closing Canadian Ops - Last chance for 50% off dining bill ends March 31.

4.🍜 [DEAL] Celebrate Santouka Day - 50% OFF all regular ramen, March 10th only.

5.🍣 [DEAL] Free One Bite Japanese Seafood Fair - 9 top Vancouver Japanese restaurants offering seasonal fish dishes, Mar 1-10.

6.📚 Culinary community fights food insecurity - GVFB's annual cookbook unites top chefs for a cause.

7.🍜 [DEAL] Grand Opening Promo at KOKORO Tokyo Mazesoba Richmond - get buy 1 get 1 50% OFF all main dishes March 9 - 10

8.🍕 [DEAL] Grand Opening Promo at Don’t Argue Pizza Commerical Drive - First 100 customers get a free slice of pizza, $3 slices for the rest of the day on Mar 9.

8.🍴[DEAL] 50% Off IKEA Thursdays - Score main dishes for $4.50 across Canada until Aug 29.

9.☕️ Tim Hortons doppelganger spotted in Mexico - A lively and more boozed up version?!

10.🍕[DEAL] Buy 1 Get 1 Free @ Pizza Maru Lougheed - Walk in orders only and for two flavours only March 9 & 10

11.🍦[DEAL]$1 Blizzards @ Dairy Queen - Happening March 11 - 31 and claimed on the DQ app.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🐟 [FESTIVAL] Japanese Seafood Fair (Mar 1 - 10) - 9 Japanese restaurants offering free one-bite samples to customers to showcase Japanese seafood; @ multiple restaurants; limited free samples

2.🍔 [FESTIVAL] Bite of Burnaby 2024 (Mar 1 - 31) - 30+ Burnaby restaurants offering special menus, combos, and deals at set prices ranging from $10 to $60; @ throughout Burnaby

3.🌼 [EVENT] Spring Marche by Uniquely Vancouver Show (Mar 9) - celebrating International Women’s Day; 50 women artisan vendors, food trucks, fashion show, dance performances; @ Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza; 12PM - 7PM; FREE

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

5.🍸 [EVENT] Vancouver Cocktail Week (Mar 3 - 10) - celebrate the art of the cocktail: unique drinks, seminars, cocktail crawls, signature events

6.🎨 [MARKET] Made in 604 Spring Pop-up Market (Mar 9 - 10) - 45+ local vendors, crafts, food; @ Heritage Hall (3102 Main St.); 11AM - 5PM; FREE Admission

7.🍺 [EVENT] PiDGiN x Container Brewing Pop Up (Mar 26) - the brewery’s first table service event with MICHELIN Recommended PiDGiN; @ Container Brewing; 2PM - 8PM; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason