🫣 Vancouver Michelin Restaurant Closes Due To Unpaid Rent

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Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the May 30th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

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

• 🇻🇳 Michelin Bib Gourmand Viet spot expanding

• 🪦 Surprising closure announcement

• 💸 $7 matcha parfaits

• 👀 A lot of food events incoming

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🥢 Vietnamese noodle house expands to Richmond - MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Hồng Phát opening on Ackroyd Road this July.

2.🇮🇹 New Italian gem opens in East Vancouver - Folietta offers handmade pastas and negronis on tap.

3.🇻🇳 New Northern Vietnamese Eatery ‘CHÉN’ to Open in Burnaby - Hanoi-style noodle soups and homestyle meals coming this June.

4.🍜 Smart N Save debuts in Burnaby - New location offers HK café eats and 12% promo until June 8.

5.🥬 Hannam Supermarket launches in South Burnaby - The new compact spot offers essentials with a Korean twist.

6.🍫 Famous Swiss chocolatiers to debut in Richmond - Läderach opens its first Western Canada store at CF Richmond Centre.

7.🇩🇿 Algerian Hidden Gem in Vancouver - Casbah de Vancouver offers comforting North African vibes and heartfelt hospitality.

8.🍵 ChaHalo makes BC debut in Richmond - Popular tea brand soft opens at Empire Centre with tea-forward drinks and elegant design.

9.🇨🇦 New French-Canadian gem on Fraser - Chez Céline opens, offering cozy dishes from St. Lawrence alums.

10.🥣 Yuan Soy Food opens in Vancouver - Ontario's 30 year old tofu dessert shop debuts with silky-smooth tofu puddings.

11.☕️ Estratto Coffee makes a comeback - Highly rated café reopens in downtown Vancouver with its intimate roastery magic.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.😲 Surprising Michelin-recognized restaurant closure - Archer shutters after 2.5 years on Alberni Street.

2.🎣 Sea House Fish & Chips closes after 28 years - Long-time Vancouver favorite shuts down, marking an end to affordable seafood fare.

3.🍕 Pizzeria Farina announces closure after 13 years - Beloved Main Street pizza spot closing May 31st.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.📅 Celebrate Nana's Green Tea Anniversary - $7 matcha parfaits and cakes all week; June 2-8; limited daily quantities, first-come, first-served!

2.🍦 McDonald’s Summer Deals - $1 small fountain drink, iced coffee or vanilla cone returns; $2 small fruit splash beverage or sundae; in app offer only

3.🍜 Gojiro Week - Enjoy $13 basic ramen; available May 25 - 31; add $1 for spicy; dine-in only at Ramen Gojiro

4.🍲 Summer Hotpot Combo at Haidilao - Refreshing hotpot with broth, noodles, sides, and refillable drinks for $16.95; available Mon-Fri, 11AM-4PM at Brentwood only

5.🔥 Kokoro Happy Hour Offers Free Treats - Members enjoy free snacks during Happy Hour; times vary by location; specials include Karaage, Gyoza, Ice Cream, Takoyaki, and drinks!

6.🔥 Kohaku Happy Hour Freebies - Free treats during Members Only Happy Hour at Kohaku Tendon; available Downtown and Metrotown: Mon-Fri, 2-6PM, Brentwood: Mon-Fri, 2-9:30PM; daily specials include Karaage, Ice Cream, Takoyaki, and drinks!

7.🍽️ 50% OFF Swe-dish Thursdays at IKEA returns - Enjoy 50% off main dishes! Valid from February 20 to June 5, 2025; dine-in only, valid after 11 AM; must present IKEA Family Card.

💸 METRO VANCOUVER CHEAP EATS DATABASE

Let’s be honest: you’re not looking to spend $25 on a casual weekday for lunch.

You just want something simple and cost-effective, right?

And based on a poll to the Noms Mag Community, this FREE cheap eats database is one that will help you uncover new spots that won’t hurt your wallet on those weekday lunches.

Find over 70 spots around Metro Vancouver offering items under $20!

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🪩 [EVENT] AM Groove V3 Live (May 30) - pre-work dance party at coffee bar; @ FUNK. Coffee Bar, Vancouver; 7-9 AM; FREE

2.🚣‍♀️ [EVENT] VESSI 500 Championship (May 31) - Canada's 2nd largest regatta, plus markets and food; @ Milton Wong Plaza, Olympic Village; 9 AM to 5 PM; FREE

3.🥯 [POP UP] FINAL Bagel Day Pop-Up (May 31) - iconic bagels closing Asian Heritage Month; @ Chinatown Storytelling Centre 11AM; TICKETED

4.🍦 [POP UP] La Glace x 49th Pop-Up (May 31) - enjoy ice cream creations with affogato treats; @ 49th Parallel Coffee Main St; TICKETED

5.🌾 [EVENT] The Market at Athiana Acres (Jun 1) - elevated farm market with 20+ vendors and special gifts; @ 12800 No. 2 Rd, Richmond; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

6.🎉 [FESTIVAL] Hats Off Day (June 7, 2025) - community festival with parade, street party, and disco theme; @ Hastings St from Boundary Rd to Gamma Ave; 9:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.; FREE

7.🌿 [FESTIVAL] Celtic Picnic June 2025 (June 7 - 8) - largest open-air Celtic celebration with live music and cultural showcases; @ 80 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC; 4 PM on June 7 to 10 PM on June 8; TICKETED

8.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Japan Market Summer Festival (Jun 14-15) - celebration with performances, cultural demos, and Japanese food; @ Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza; TICKETED

9.🍜 [POP UP] Ramen Butcher x Menya Shiki Ramen Collab (Jun 14) - limited 300 bowls of Tokyo's best creamy foam-style ramen; @ The Ramen Butcher Vancouver; TICKETED

10.🎉 [EVENT] The Alley Oop Street Party (Jun 14) - fundraiser with unlimited eats and live music; @ Alley Oop, between Granville & Seymour; TICKETED

11.🍦 Vancouver Ice Cream Festival 2025 (June 20 - Aug 4) - 30+ popular ice cream and dessert spots offering unique limited time items; around Metro Vancouver

👉ONGOING

12.🌙 [EVENT] Shipyards Night Market (May 16 - Sept 12) - culinary delights, artisan vendors, live music and beer garden; @ Shipbuilder's Square, North Vancouver; Every Friday 3pm - 10pm; FREE

13.🎉 [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