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Hey there,

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

Not going to lie, the extra energy in the city was quite nice last week thanks to Taylor Swift. And the traffic wasn’t as terrible as we’d thought.

Anyways - 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!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🔥 Fogo de Chão cancels plans for Vancouver location - The famous Brazilian steakhouse won't be opening at The Post.

2.🌟 SalaThai reincarnated as Jay Nok - Iconic Thai restaurant returning in 2025, offering modern takes on street food.

3.☕️ Calgary coffee chain expands - Analog Coffee to open large new cafe on Kingsway soon.

4.☕️ New Cozy Bakery Cafe Opens - Toña, a family-run cafe, offers pastries and Latin-inspired treats.

5.🍜 New Taiwanese beef noodle shop spotted - Lao Shan Dong is opening in Richmond soon!

6.🆕 Popular Korean restaurant opens new 150-seat lounge - Sooda relocates to Amazing Brentwood, enhancing Burnaby's dining scene.

7.☕️ Beloved 4.9 star coffee shop closing - Estratto Coffee in Mount Pleasant bids farewell December 15th.

8.🚪 Beloved restaurant to close after 4.5 years - Straight & Marrow’s final service is later this month.

9.☕️ Vietnamese specialty cafe lists a location for sale - Hem377's vibrant spot is up for grabs after just over a year.

10.🍩 Downtown donut shop up for sale - Vegas Donuts' West End location is listed after just 3 months.

11.🍝 Autostrada bids farewell - Closing on December 14 after 8 beloved years on Main Street.

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

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

🌎 FOOD TINGZ LOCALLY

1.🍜 Affordable eats in the West End - Discover 6 delicious spots under $15 for your next meal!

2.🔄 Bagel recall alert - Various brands, including Bigway and Co-op, recalled due to metal pieces.

3.🍒 B.C. fruit growers seek government support - Struggling after severe weather and co-op collapse this year.

4.💔 Chef Sean Riley passes - the executive chef and partner at Glowbal Restaurant Group has unfortunately passed. He oversaw many of the group’s kitchen teams like COAST, Italian Kitchen and even Riley’s was named after him.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍲 2 for 1 Stew Specials at DT Jang Mo Jib - Enjoy individual Pork Bone Stew on Tuesdays, Korean Sausage Stew on Wednesdays, and Pork, Chicken, or Squid on Rice Thursdays from 11AM to 6PM; valid through December 2024 (spotted by gudfoodnolai)

2.🍜 Happy Hour special at Ramen One - Classic Tonkotsu ramen for $12; happy hour is everyday 2pm - 6pm

3.🌟 Unlock 24,000 points with Amex Cobalt Card! - Sign up for 9000 extra points; available until January 28, 2025 (Reply to this email to get this referral offer).

4.🍜 Weekday Ramen Special at The Ramen Butcher - Classic Ramen only $12.99; available Mon - Fri

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🌟 [EVENT] Chinatown Winter Solstice Festival (Dec 14) - celebrate community with arts, food, workshops, and performances; @ Chinatown Plaza Mall, 106 Keefer Street; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; FREE

2.🎡 [FESTIVAL] PNE Winter Fair (Dec 6 - 23) - festive holiday attraction with Santa, ice skating, and treats; @ PNE Grounds; 4 PM - 10 PM; TICKETED

3.❄️ [EVENT] The Robson Square Skating – 12 Days of Christmas (Dec 13 - 31) - free outdoor skating in downtown Vancouver with festive activities; @ Robson Square; 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (varies); FREE

4.🎄 [FESTIVAL] VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 29 - Jan 5) - explore a magical display of over 1 million twinkling lights; @ VanDusen Botanical Garden; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

5.🎄 [EVENT] Bright Nights in Stanley Park (Nov 29 - Jan 4) - magical train ride through twinkling lights with live entertainment; @ Stanley Park; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

6.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Heritage Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum (Nov 23 - Jan 3) - festive lights, entertainment, and holiday decorations; @ Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel; daily 1-9 pm (Closed Dec 24 & 25); FREE

7.🛍️ [POP UP] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 9 - Dec 15) - shop from 50+ local vendors featuring handmade and vintage goods; @ 1101 Union St, Vancouver; 11 AM to 5 PM; TICKETED

8.🎄 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive holiday market with 80+ huts of German treats and vendors; @ Jack Poole Plaza; 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