🍁 35+ Fall Food Fest Items Released!

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Sept 26th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

Here’s what’s in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🍁 Fall Food Fest items released

• 😱 First gyukatsu spot opening

• 🪦 More longtime spots close

• 👀 Some great events!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST ITEM RELEASE

Our self-guided FALL FOOD FEST RETURNS Oct 3 - Nov 9!

Explore over 20 vendors in Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby that has crafted 35+ limited fall inspired treats & drinks.

Discover items like:

🍁 Pumpkin Pie Mochi Waffles from Boketto Dessert Bar
🍁 Purple Sweet Potato Soft Serve from Nana’s Green Tea
🍁 Brussels Sprouts Ramen from ZUBU Ramen
🍁 Matcha Earl Grey Eispanner from La Saison de Patisserie
🍁 Grandma's Apple Crumble Cookie from Butter Baked Goods
🍁 Peach - the viral realistic looking fruit pastry - from Daan Go
🍁 Pumpkin Patch Mini Pancakes from Glenburn Soda Fountain

And more!

This is the perfect excuse to try out a new spot or return to an old fav :)

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🥩 Vancouver’s first gyukatsu restaurant to open soon - Kuro Katsu offers premium beef katsu downtown.

2.🇹🇭 Thai culinary giant lands in Kitsilano - Massive Charm Thai Eatery opening soon with 150 seats and patio space.

3.🐟 All-you-can-eat fish & chips shop opening on Main Street - Cockney Kings expanding with a new location next to the Shameful Tiki Room.

4.🇻🇳 New Vietnamese eatery opens on Broadway - Hu Tieu Mom offers homestyle noodle soups and more until 2AM.

5.🍫 Swiss Chocolatier Debuts in BC - Läderach opens its first Western Canada store in Richmond, featuring premium chocolates.

6.🔥 Hot new addition to Surrey - Big Way Hot Pot spotted opening at King George Hub, their first in Surrey.

7.🥪 New Italian Sandwich Spot on Commercial Drive - Dante Italian Sandwich expanding with a new location in Little Italy.

8.🍷 New French café debuts - SUD Café brings southern France vibes to Vancouver's West End.

9.🍽️ Keto and paleo café spotted on Main Street - Caveman Cafe expands with a new healthier food spot.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🇯🇵 Richmond sukiyaki spot closes doors - Kumo Sukiyaki ends Alexandra Road location after just 8 months.

2.🔚 Richmond's iTofu dessert shop closing after 13 years - Visit before its final day on September 28.

3.🙁 Vancouver's 24/7 pho spot shutters - Pho Extreme Xu Lua closes after a decade, replaced by Hu Tieu Mom.

4.🇨🇳 Richmond's Chinese skewer spot for sale - Lu Charcoal Grill, beloved for its grilled skewers, is listed after 7 years.

5.🔒 Vancouver tea shop closure - Limegee in downtown terminates lease over unpaid rent issues.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🚪 Starbucks in trouble- Starbucks shutters iconic Reserve Roastery and announces massive layoffs in North America

2.🚨 Salmonella alert on pistachios - Outbreak in six provinces, check and avoid recalled products.

3.🥇 Metro Vancouver restaurants make prestigious list - Baan Lao and Published on Main earn spots in North America’s 50 Best.

4.🍧 Din Tai Fung debuts mango dessert in Vancouver - First-ever cold treat with fresh mango all year round.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🎉 Free Kid's Meal at ZUBU - Every Wednesday in September, kids under 12 enjoy a complimentary meal; perfect mid-week treat for families! 🍜✨

2.🍜 $10 Ramen Rush at Beest - Enjoy favorites like Shoyu, Spicy Miso, and more for $10 until Sept 28; includes 150g noodles + signature roast beef

3.🎉 Boston Pizza Kids Card - Donate $5, get 5 FREE Kids Meals; valid until June 30, 2026; dine-in only, conditions apply

4.🧁 25% Off Drink with Pastry Purchase at La Saison - Celebrate Back to School with 25% off on any drink for each pastry or cake purchase. Offer valid from September 1st to 30th

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🍹 [EVENT] Negroni Week (Sept 22 - 28) - enjoy classic Negronis in support of charities; @ various venues, Vancouver

2.🪑 [EVENT] Interior Design Show Vancouver (Sept 25 - 28) - premier showcase of new products, furniture, and avant-garde concepts from North America and beyond; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

3.🌎 [FESTIVAL] Global Rum Festival (Sep 27) - celebration of rum culture with tastings and masterclasses; @ 3250 Commercial Dr Vancouver, BC; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; TICKETED

4.⚓️ [EVENT] Port Day (Sept 27) - maritime demos, live music, and family activities; @ Canada Place, Vancouver; FREE

5.🧀 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival (Sept 27) - artisan food and drink tastings with 150+ pairings; @ 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver; TICKETED

6.🎌 [FESTIVAL] Japan Market Fall Festival (Sep 28) - explore over 70 vendors with Japanese food, crafts, and cultural workshops; @ 800 Robson St, Vancouver; 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; TICKETED

7.🌊 [FESTIVAL] RiverFest 2025 (Sept 27-28) - family fun celebrating BC and World Rivers Day; @ Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster; FREE

2.📱 [EVENT] Pokémon GO City Safari (Sept 27 - 28) - explore Vancouver with themed wild Pokémon encounters and special research tasks; @ across Vancouver; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

9.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Food Fest 2025 (Oct 3 - Nov 9) - 15+ Metro Vancouver cafes, bakeries and food spots offering limited time fall-inspired drinks and bites; self guided around Metro Vancouver

10.🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkins After Dark (Oct 3-31) - stroll past 10,000+ carved pumpkins @ 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby; TICKETED

11.🥨 [FESTIVAL] Harvest Haus (Oct 3-4) - Bavarian-style festival with brewers and seasonal bites @ 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver; TICKETED

12.🛍️ [POP UP] Fall Pop-Up Market (Oct 5) - shop 50+ local makers with free entry @ 3102 Main St, Vancouver; FREE

13.🐇 [FESTIVAL] Moon Rabbit Festival (Oct 5) - vegan mooncakes, lanterns, and bunny meet-ups @ 16880 Westminster Hwy, Richmond; donation suggested

👉ONGOING

🎉 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Night Market (Apr 25 - Oct 13) - over 600 food options, shopping, and entertainment, plus a zipline; @ 8351 River Road, Richmond; 7pm - 12am Fri/Sat, 7pm - 11pm Sun; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason