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Goodmorning there!

Welcome to the Feb 7th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down! I hope you have been surviving this week of snow so far.

Compared to last year, I think the city (and people) fared much better. Last year it was hundreds of videos of buses and cars sliding around. Not so much this time around 🤣

In today’s weekly run down:

• ☕️ A major South Korean coffee chain is landing in Richmond

• 😱 Award-winning Italian restaurant gets evicted

• ☝️ Haidilao rewards solo diners with deal

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🇰🇷 Huge South Korean coffee chain debut - theVenti is opening its first Canadian location in Richmond this March!

2.☕️ New cozy French-inspired cafe opens - Jack’s Spot Cafe has soft opened, featuring pastries, bread, and locally roasted coffee.

3.🍰 Small Victory Bakery returns - New ocean-inspired Yaletown waterfront café to open soon!

4.🍜 Korean street food sensation opens first BC location - Dive into tteokbokki and more at Sinjeon Topokki in Coquitlam!

5.🇭🇰 Smart N Save Cafe returning to Vancouver - Former bubble tea spot at Marine Gateway to become an HK-style cafe.

6.🍜 Old Xian's Food opens new restaurant - Experience Xi’an-style noodles and a convenience mart on Cambie.

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

😭 CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🏛️ Gastronomy evicted after missing over $300k in rent - The popular award-winning Gastown Italian restaurant shuts down permanently.

2.🍩 End of an era for Cartems - Vancouver's longtime donut shop will close February 14 after 14 sweet years.

3.🧋 Vancouver BBT Shop Closes Due to Unpaid Rent - Xing Fu Tang's Cambie location has been terminated for over $34,000 owed.

4.🦑 Richmond AYCE Japanese restaurant closes - Kanae Yakiniku has quietly shut down after a four-year run.

5.🥢 On On Wonton House bids farewell - Iconic Burnaby restaurant closes after 60 years of service.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍲 Special Combo for 1 @ Haidilao - Enjoy solo hotpot with special combos starting at $19.95; available Mon-Fri from 11AM-5PM and Sun-Thurs from 10PM-5AM; exclusive for Haidilao Members (download the app) and at Richmond, West Broadway & Brentwood locations.

2.🥳 Yama Café’s 8th Anniversary Special - Enjoy Gyudon for just $8 from Feb. 6th to 9th; special sweets box available too; Open Sunday, Feb. 9th from 10AM - 3PM only

3.🍜 Buy one udon, get one free Marugame Canada - Buy one udon, get one free (noodles only; no soup); available until February 7th from 11 AM - 5 PM

4.🍚 Limited Time BBQ on Rice Deal - Enjoy any BBQ on rice for $9.95; available until mid-February; dine-in only at new Yummy BBQ Restaurant.

5.🍵 Free Drink at John 316 Malaysian Delights - Enjoy a free iced lemon tea or iced teh tarik w/ main entree purchase; available until February 28; at Aberdeen Food Court location

6.🍜 50% Off Noodles at Happy Tree BBQ - Enjoy half price on certain noodle dishes from 11:30 AM - 4 PM and after 9 PM; valid until March 15; @ Richmond location

7.🇰🇷 Start 2025 Deliciously at Sura Korean Cuisine - enjoy 20% off dine-in and 25% off takeout; valid until Feb 27; available Monday to Thursday, excludes delivery and lunch set menu.

8.🎬 $5 Movie Tickets & Popcorn at Cineplex - Enjoy $5 general admission on Tuesdays plus a small popcorn for only $5; valid January 14 - February 11; Scene+ members receive an extra 10% off!

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🇨🇦 [Pre-tariff pause] BC Liquor Stores support local distilleries - American spirits pulled from shelves due to U.S. tariffs.

2.🍽️ 14 Dine Out restaurants to check out in 2025 - Gone are the days of it being a super affordable way to check new spots, but still tons of spots worth checking out!

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.☕️ [FESTIVAL] Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (Jan 18 - Feb 14) - self-guided festival featuring creative hot chocolate from local vendors; @ Metro Vancouver

2.❄️🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Dine Out Vancouver (Jan 22 - Feb 9) - 350+ participating restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menus; @ various locations across Vancouver

3.🍞 [POP UP] Efnbebakehouse Pop Up at Pablo Cheesetart (Feb 9) - delicious Japanese buns and cheese tarts @ Pablo Cheesetart, Vancouver; from 11 AM to 3 PM

4.🎉 [EVENT] Chinatown Chess & Clay (Feb 9) - join a fun clay and chess event for all ages; @ Chinatown Plaza Mall, 180 Keefer St, Vancouver; 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM; FREE

5.🏈 [EVENT] Super Bowl LIX: Free Screening and Party! (Feb 9) - Enjoy the game with trivia, prizes, and great food; @ Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver; Doors 3:00 PM | Kickoff 3:30 PM; FREE

6.🍕 [EVENT] National Pizza Day with Peroni Nastro Azzurro (Feb 9) - enjoy free pizza slices paired with Peroni beer; @ Pizzeria Farina, 915 Main St, Vancouver; 12 PM until supplies last; FREE

7.🐾 [POP UP] Too Cute Pop Up Market (Feb 8) - a charming marketplace of handmade goodies from local artisans; @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver; 11 AM - 5 PM; TICKETED ($3, kids 12 and under are free)

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason