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Hey there,

Welcome to the Sept 6th 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.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

TRAFFIC ALERT:

🚴‍♂️ Major Bike Race Hits Vancouver: The RBC GranFondo on Sept. 7 will greatly impact traffic across Vancouver (Stanley Park) to Whistler.

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST RETURNS!

This October, Fall Food Fest returns for its second year! But this year, it comes with a twist - its baked goodies and tea-themed!

Explore 15+ stellar cafes, bakeries, and food spots offering limited-time items from Oct. 4 - 27th!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍕 New Pizza Spot Alert - Just Pizza has soft-opened in East Vancouver, bringing sourdough bases and Asian-inspired toppings from Burnaby’s top pizza chef.

2.🥣 Limited-Time Clam Chowder Pop-Up - Jack’s Chowder brings creamy New England-style chowder to Vancouver for two weekends.

3.🥭 Rice Holic Expands: New location at Empire Centre focused on Taiwanese breakfast and noodles soft opens.

4.🍩 Lee’s Donuts Opens at YVR - Vancouver’s fav doughnut spot now available at YVR’s Food Court.

5.🍽️ Brunch Spot Shutters - Lucille’s closes after just three months in South Granville, ending its brief run in the former Heirloom space.

6.🛒 Cashierless 24/7 store coming to Vancouver - Aisle 24 will soon open its first local location.

7.🍣 Richmond's Meet Oyster ditches oyster concept - The new spot serves AYCE Japanese Izakaya with elevated dishes.

8.🥐 Paris Baguette Spotted in Coquitlam - Korean-French bakery chain to debut at SOCO by Anthem.

9.🍣 Sushi Mura Expands to Coquitlam - Japanese chain's 6th location brings beloved sushi to Lougheed.

10.🍩 Iconic Lee’s Donuts Soft Opens Richmond Shop - First Richmond location of this famous doughnut spot now open in Steveston.

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

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🥳 Sooyo Cafe 2 Year Anniversary Promo - Buy 1 Get 1 Free on fan favourite items: Sooyo Croissants, Larged Iced Americanos, Strawberry Matcha Lattes; only on Sunday Sept 8

2.🧋Chatime Back to School Promo - 2 Large Drinks for $10; only on select drinks; available until Sept 22

3.🍵 Paragon Tea Room Back to School Promo - up to 30% off on tea and tools; until Sept 8

4.🇻🇳 Saigonville Grand Opening Promo - First Week = 25% off, Second Week = 20% off, Third Week = 15% off, Until end of Sept = 10% off

5.☀️ Free lunches to ease your Stresstember - Cadillac Fairview gives out complimentary lunches every Wednesday throughout September at Robson Square.

6.🧋 Boketto Back To School Promo - 10% OFF menu items until Sept 8th.

7.🍚 Old Xian’s Food Rice Box - 2 item + rice box for $10.99 at their Richmond Central Kitchen location.

8.🍜 Late night combo at Marugame Udon - $9.99 for 1 regular Kake Udon, 2 Shrimp Tempura, and 1 can of coke; available 8PM to close 7 days a week

9.🍳 Glowbal $10 Egg Bennies Promo - 5 different egg benny options for $10; weekends only; ends Sept 29.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🥳 [FESTIVAL] Flats Fest 2024 (Sept 7) - live music, artisans market, food trucks, children’s activities; @ 565 Great Northern Way Vancouver; 12PM - 9PM; FREE

2.🚶🏻‍♀️ [EVENT] Commercial Drive Car Free Day (Sept 7) - 15 blocks featuring food, entertainment, live music, and vendors; @ Grandview Hwy to 1st Ave along Commercial Drive; 12PM - 7PM; FREE

3.🧑🏻‍🌾 [MARKET] Nikkei Garden Farmers Market (Sept 8 ) - 30+ booths selling food, artisan crafts, produce, etc; @ Nikkei Museum; 10AM - 2PM; FREE

4.🚶🏻‍♀️[EVENT] Main Street Car Free Day (Sept 15) - artisan vendors, live music, food, entertainment; @ Main Street 10th - 30th Ave.; 12PM - 7PM; FREE

5.🥘 [FESTIVAL] Haidilao Summer End Festival (Sept 7 - 8 ) - Combining the outdoor glamping elements with Haidilao hot pot experience, kids playground, magic show, dancing noodle challenge; @ Richmond Lavenderland; TICKETED

6.🎉 [EVENT] Mount Pleasant Block Party & Food Market (Sept 22) - food, beverage garden, live music, vendors, games; @ Kingsway and 11th Ave.; 12PM - 6PM; FREE

7.🚢 [MARKET] North Vancouver Shipyards Night Market (May 10 - Sept 13) - every Friday night enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music; @ Shipyards District; 3PM - 10PM; FREE

8.🥟 [MARKET] Richmond Night Market (Apr 26 - Oct 14) - the night market is back with its rows of food vendors and sock vendors. This year the theme is Summer Sweet Dragon; @ Richmond; 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