Fall Food Fest launch

Hey there,

Welcome to the October 13th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We’re all hands on deck this week preparing for the launch of the Fall Food Festival. Things have been slightly quiet this week as well in the food scene. So this makes for a great time to start planning those passport spots!

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

✍️ LONG WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🍁 [ANNOUNCEMENT] FALL FOOD FEST IS NOW ON!

EXPLORE OVER 50+ FESTIVAL ITEMS

From award-winning BETA5 to Michelin-recommended Archer to stellar newcomers like Little Karp to unique concepts like Tatchan Noodle’s ramen cart…

We’re excited to welcome you to another delicious self-guided food festival!

Enjoy exclusive festival items and signature items available during the Fall Food Festival (Oct 13 - Nov 12)!

You’ll want to grab your foodie friends to fill your Festival Passports together this October & November!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🔥 Torafuku Triumphantly Returns - Michelin-recommended spot reopened this week after overcoming devastating fire damages.

2.🍜 [COMMUNITY SPOTTED] Jinya to land on W Broadway - a poster was spotted at a unit on W Broadway & Granville of the ramen brand’s new unit. Slated for Winter.

3. 🍙 New onigiri shop opens - Chinatown’s International Village Mall has a new onigiri food stall in its food court called Zenya Japanese Kitchen. Has over 10 different onigiri options and is priced $2.99 - $3.99.

4.☕️ East Van gets new specialty coffee house - Taking over Oide Coffee’s previous location on 550 Clark Drive, Yuan Coffee quietly soft opens.

5.🌸 Secret Garden blossoms in Burnaby - Korean fusion buffet and grill opening mid-November in former Red Robin location.

6.🌤️ A bit of California in Yaletown soon - Dovetail is described as a spot for “California inspired share plates, cocktails and vibes” is taking over the previous Nightshade unit.

7.🥲 Longtime HK-style cafe closes - After more than 15 years of operation, W Broadway’s I-Cafe has closed. The word on the street is that the owner sold the business to retire. The unit is now under renovation.

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

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

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🍂 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Fall Food Festival (Oct 13 - Nov 12) - see all the autumn-inspired items from 25+ vendors!

2.🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkin After Dark (Oct 6 - 31) - outdoor Halloween event featuring 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins; @ Burnaby Swangard Stadium; after sunset; Ticketed

3.🎨 [EVENT] Richmond Culture Days 2023 (Sept 22 - Oct 15) - interactive arts and experiences from Richmond Artists and art organizations; FREE

4.🍁 [EVENT] Fall at the Maan Farm (Sept 16 - Oct 31) - from pumpkin patch to corn maze to feeding alpacas and donkeys; @ Maan Farms; Ticketed

5.⛲️ [EVENT] Harvest Days at VanDusen Botanical Garden (Saturdays & Sundays in October) - veggie garden and maze area transformed with fun photo areas, activities and entertainment, food vendors; 9AM - 4PM; Ticketed

6.🐶 [POP UP] Ki Cafe x Puglie Pop Up (Oct 14 - 15) - the adorable pug is holding a pop up with cute merch and food to enjoy; @ Ki Cafe; 11AM - 7PM

7.🥖 [POP UP] myloveatfirstbite x saje wellness macaron pop up (Oct 14) - Chantal is brining her cute macarons and baked goodies @ Saje Metrotown; 11AM - 4PM

8.👨🏻‍🍳 🍁 [EVENT] Canada's Great Kitchen Party Hits Vancouver (Oct 18) - Join the city's top chefs for a night of competition and Canadian culture; @ BC Place; Ticketed

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

-Jason