Fall Food Festival Announcement

Hey there,

Welcome to the September 8th 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

🍁 [ANNOUNCEMENT] FALL FOOD FEST INCOMING

You asked for more food festivals, and we’re giving you more.

After hosting our first food festivals this summer, we’re back with another month-long self-guided food festival! This time: revolving around autumn-inspired dishes and items.

Explore over 30 festival vendors to try their exclusive festival item or their signature item!

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

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

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🥐 Small Victory's New Huge Mount Pleasant Spot - Opening September 23rd with immersive bakery experience.

2.🌮 Tacofino hits Burnaby - Iconic West Coast surf taco spot opening in Station Square soon!

3.🍔 MONZO Burger's grand launch - New hip smash burger joint by Kitchen Table Group (ask for luigi, barcaro, di beppe, etc.) opens Sept 9th, 11AM, at 1401 Granville Street w/ free cheeseburgers for first 100 customers.

4.🍰 Thierry Ambleside opens in West Van - Fancy chocolaterie, pâtisserie, and café finally opened their doors.

5.🇰🇷 New Korean spot in KTown - owners of Nadri just opened a new restaurant called Kang’s Kitchen on North Road. The food looks damn good!

6.🧇 KOS Waffles hits Downtown - Grand opening Sep 8-10 with 20% OFF at 548 Robson St, offering Belgium & Norwegian waffles.

7.🍖 Chosun's New West End Spot - Kingsway's popular KBBQ expanding to West End this September by taking over previous Miss Korea unit.

8. 🍜 Incoming ramen shop in DT - Kinton Ramen will be taking over the previous Hubhub unit on Robson (by Central Library).

9.🍣 Fukuya Foods to grand open - Richmond’s new authentic Japanese grocery to grand open Sept 9th with 10% discount.

10.🍰 Bahar Bakery & Cafe opens on Robson - New spot for Middle Eastern-style sweets and savouries debuts at previous BURO Coffee unit across from H Mart.

11.🏍️ Burnout Cafe's Farewell - East Vancouver's motorcycle cafe closing due to building demolition. Last day is Sept 24th.

12.🍛 Farewell Taste of India - Closed after gracing Robson Street for 35 years.

👉 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. 🌟 Michelin Guide 2023 Returns - Ceremony set for Oct 5th at Fairmont Pacific Rim and will announce the new Michelin Star recipients. Who will get a star and who will get theirs taken away hmm…

2. 🥤 7-Eleven's Slurpee Pay-What-You-Can - Get a large slurpee & support Food Banks Canada on September 21.

3.🥸 Starbucks Dunbar closing its doors - Vancouver's only unionized location shuts due to “lease expiry”.

4.🍦 Dolce Amore's Comeback - North Van gelato spot reopens after devastating fire, resumes production.

5.🥖 World's longest charcuterie record in White Rock - Sheila's Catering showcases a 500-foot spread.

6.🍵 Suntea's Back-to-School Special - Pay just $3.99 for a large Boba Milk Tea from Sep 4-10.

7.🍜 Kinton Ramen's Grand Surrey Opening - Enjoy 50% off signature bowls on September 23rd.

8.🍿 Cineplex BOGO movie deal - Buy one ticket online or app, get another free Sept 8-14. Use code 2023241.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER THIS WEEKEND

1.🏮[FESTIVAL] Light Up Chinatown (Sept 9-10) - outdoor festival with live performances, food trucks, lanterns, activities, special food collas; @ Chinatown Columbia St.; 11AM - Evening; FREE 

2.🇯🇵 [MARKET] Japan Market (Sept 9 - 10) - Japanese-inspired products, food, and vendors; @ Robson Square Ice Rink; 10AM - 5PM; Ticketed Event

3.🚶🏻‍♀️[FESTIVAL] Car Free Days Commercial Drive (Sept 9) - street festival with artisan vendors, street food, and live entertainment; @ Commercial Drive (North Grandview Highway to 1st Avenue); 12PM - 7PM; FREE

4.🥦[FESTIVAL] Vancouver Vegan Festival (Sept 9) - vegan food & drinks, workshops, dancing, sustainable market, cold dips; @ Kits Beach Park; 11AM - 9PM; FREE

5.🍞[POP UP] My Love At First Bite Macaron Pop Up (Sept 10) - known for her cute macarons and cakes, My Love At First Bite is back with another pop up with capybara yuzu maracrons, pompompurin salted caramel macs and more; @ Makers Metrotown; 12PM - 5PM

6.🐕 [FESTIVAL] Woofstock (Sept 9) - ultimate dog festival with photo sessions, food, and entertainment for dogs and hoomans; @ Port Royal Park New Westminster; 12PM - 3PM; FREE

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

8.⚓️ [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