🥐 Vancouver Croissant Crawl is HERE!

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🥐 CROISSANT CRAWL IS BACK!

The Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back and better than ever!

From November 1 to 21, indulge in 35 participating cafe bakeries offering limited-edition croissant flavours like the sake white peach croissant from La Saison de Patisserie or the Salted Cream Coffee Moissant from Broye Cafe.

It's the perfect opportunity to explore new spots, support local businesses, and create delicious memories with friends and family!

Join the fun and discover your new favourite croissant!

Hey there,

Welcome to the Nov. 1st 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. And oh my is there a lot happening!

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

🍁 PSA - FALL FOOD FEST WRAP UP!

Before we officially wave goodbye to Fall Food Fest, make sure you do these two things:

1. Submit your Festival Passport before Nov. 8th to be eligible

2. Post your Festival Mission completions before Nov. 8th to gain your entries

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🔥 Big Way Hot Pot soft opens massive New West location - Enjoy 110 seats and late-night hours until 2 AM!

2.🇮🇪 First Irish Chinese takeout opens - Emerald Dragon brings unique UK-style Chinese dishes to Vancouver and it is kinda wild.

3.🍜 Old Xian's Food to open on Cambie - Famous for hand-pulled noodles and snacks; new convenience store & restaurant concept.

4.🍖 Galbi KBBQ expanding with second Burnaby location - Coming soon to Gilmore Place, adding more Korean BBQ options!

5.🍔 Iconic Vancouver Burger Bar closes after 14 years - Romer’s in Kitsilano shuts down but will remain in YVR.

6.🍦 Quirky ice cream shop closes its doors - Perverted Ice Cream ends its chapter after 6 years.

7.🔥 New malatang hot pot opens in Richmond - Piping Hot features familiar Big Way-style personalized weight concept but with free taiyaki ice cream.

8.🍽️ Beloved MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant Say Mercy to close - Final service is this weekend on November 2nd.

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

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

🎃 BEST COSTUMES WE SAW ONLINE

1.🛒 Costco Sampler

2.🥘 Haidilao Employee

3.🛑 Broken Twister

4.🎢 Rollercoaster

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🌭 Chung Chun 5th Year Anniversary Promo - $1 hot dogs for the first 100 customers each day; Nov 2 - 3; in-store orders only, first come first serve; at all locations.

2.🌟 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).

3.🥛 Starbucks to drop non-dairy charge - No extra charge for non-dairy milk options; available starting Nov 7; valid for in-store orders only.

4.💰 3 Cheap eats under $15 in the West End

5.🥐 Buy 3, Get 3 Free Bakery Treats - only at the bakery side of Hazukido Cafe Plus Richmond; valid everyday

6.🍜 $10 Days at Chao Mamii - Monday = $10 Lemongrass Chicken on Vermicelli, Wednesdays = $10 umami lemongrass with bbq glazed Grilled Pork Chops; Fridays = $10 Bun Bo Hue; only available 11 - 2PM

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🥐 [POP UP] Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl (Nov 1 - 21) - self-guided tour of limited edition croissants at 35 vendors; @ Metro Vancouver; FREE

2.🍵 [POP UP] Matcha Cafe Maiko X Efn Be Bakery Pop Up (Nov 2) - enjoy ice cream melon pan and baked goodies; @ Matcha Cafe Maiko, Richmond; 1 PM - 4 PM; FREE

3.🍶 [EVENT] Kanpai! Sake Celebration (Nov 2) - enjoy Japanese culture with sake tastings and live performances; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; TICKETED

4.👶 [EVENT] The Baby Show (Nov 2 - 3) - everything for pregnancy, baby, and toddler needs; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

5.🌌 [EVENT] Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Nov 1 - 2) - epic cinematic experience with live orchestral accompaniment; @ Orpheum Vancouver; 7:00 PM; TICKETED

6.🚂 [EVENT] Vancouver Train Expo (Nov 2 - Nov 3) - model train displays, demos, and family-friendly activities; @ PNE Forum; TICKETED

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

8.🎪 [EVENT] Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo (Oct 9 - Jan 5) - spectacular performance exploring evolution through acrobatics and technology; @ Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver; various times; TICKETED

9.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 6 - 10) - showcase of Canadian craft and design, perfect for holiday shopping; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; 10am - 9pm (varies by day); TICKETED

10.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Festival at the Mann Farms (Sept 14 - Nov 3) - pumpkin patch, fall foods, family friendly activities, barnyard animals; @ Maan Farms Abbotsford; 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