2 Michelin Starred Chef Rebrands Sushi Kiwami

Hey there,

Welcome to the August 25th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We're here to keep you in the know on all the latest happenings in the Metro Vancouver food scene. Whether it's new restaurants opening, beloved spots closing their doors, or mouthwatering events to attend, we've got you covered.

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

✍️WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍣 2 Michelin Starred chef to take over Sushi Kiwami rebrand - Masa Ishibashi joins the high-end omakase arena

2.🍞 Valley Bakery's Fresh Start - Burnaby's iconic bakery continues under new management from August 25.

3.☕️ [Exclusive] New Korean Camping-Themed Cafe coming soon - Comma Cafe will be replacing shuttered Whitewood Cafe this September

4.☕️ Mah Milk Bar opening in East Van - Australian-inspired 'Milk Bar' to launch in Victoria Drive this Fall.

5.🍜 Taiwanese food joint to make comeback - a community member spotted Pearl House (previously in Richmond & sister restaurant of Pearl Hot Pot in Burnaby) is opening beside Snackshot on Granville.

6.🍷 Browns Social House Ironwood Closes - Richmond's only location bid its final farewell.

7.🍹 End of an Era for Juice Bar - JB relocating with new concept, final party on September 29th to close out 6 years at Birds and the Beets

👉 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. 🔥 Dolce Amore faces devastating fire - Popular gelato spot on Commercial Drive temporarily closed; Hanai next door is also closed due to damages.

2.🍷 B.C. Wineries face may see their worst year yet - 2023 might see more white wine and rosé.

3.🎤 Sam Smith makes a stop in Chinatown - the singer shared his love for Chinatown’s Fat Mao before his concert.

4.🚆 Translink launches Tap in to Win Sweepstakes - Win weekly prizes and even free transit for five years.

5.🎢 Playland 2-for-1 Fair Fridays - On Fridays, the first 5,000 people who show their Compass Card or proof of transit fare can receive a 2-for-1 admission to the PNE Fair

6.🍿 $4 Movie Tickets for National Cinema Day - This Sunday at Cineplex all movies are $4.00+ tax at the theatre. Online booking fee of up to $1.50/ticket applies.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.👋 [FESTIVAL] Riverside Street Vibe (Aug 26) - food trucks, artisan vendors, live entertainment, beer garden; @ River District; 12PM - 6PM; Free

2.🥳 [PARTY] Granville Block Party (Aug 26 - 27) - live performance, craft workshops, market vendors, food, family friendly activities; @ Robson & Granville intersection; FREE

3.🎉 [FESTIVAL] Flats Fest (Aug 26) - live music, beer garden, artisan market, food trucks, kids zone, holy duck chilli; @ Emily Carr Great Northern Way; 2PM - 6PM

4.🐶[EVENT] Pet-A-Palooza (Aug 27) - foam party for dogs, photo ops, dog pool party, vendors; @ Yaletown; 11AM - 4PM; FREE

5.⛵️[FESTIVAL] 20th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival (Aug 26 - 27) - nautical history and maritime-themed activities, live music, food trucks; @ Britannia Shipyards Steveston; 11AM - 6PM; FREE

6.🍡 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr. 28 - Oct 8) - the return of the most popular night market in Canada.

7.⚓️ [MARKET] Shipyards Night Market (May 12 - Sep 15th Fridays) - artisan vendors, food trucks, beer garden, live entertainment; Free admission.

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

-Jason