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Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the April 4th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

Did we fool you with our April Fool’s joke this week?

Last weekend + this week have been glorious! As expected, everyone leaves their house once the sun is out.

Let’s hope the sun sticks around, and we don’t get any of that weird April snow/hail storm that Toronto got this week.

Well, in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🇭🇰 HK dessert spot opens new location

• 😱 BOGO Pho

• ☝️ Lots of events happening!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌸 CHERRY BLOSSOM FOOD FEST KEEPS BLOOMING!

Did you get your hands on one of the Cherry Blossom Food Fest items yet?!

From March 14 - April 27, the 2nd annual self-guided Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival is on with over 50+ adorable, cute, and delicious cherry blossom inspired treats!

And ofcourse, the Festival Passport and Festival Missions are back. Collect stamps with each festival purchase and complete missions to gain entries to win amazing prizes!

By attending the festival, you are supporting local food businesses! 100% of all festival item sales goes directly back to the vendor!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍡 New retro HK snack spot soft opens - Snackshot has opened its latest location in Richmond, serving iconic sweets and snacks.

2.🍷 New brasserie June opens in Cambie Village - brought you by the team behind award award-winning Keefer Bar.

3.🐶 Cloud Nine Café opening this summer - Vancouver's first Samoyed café features cuddly pups and unique drinks!

4.🍕 Nicli Pronto to open on Commercial Drive - Award-winning pizza spot brings Neapolitan pies to The Drive.

5.🧋 Paragon Tea Room makes a comeback - Opening a 6-month long pop-up at CF Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver starting on April 3rd.

6.📚 Ki Cafe makes its triumphant return - Burnaby’s beloved manga dessert cafe reopens April 4 with drinks and desserts!

7.🍞 New bakery café pop-up window opens - Myra Bakery serves fresh pastries and coffee from Hero’s Welcome window.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍻 Mahony's Tavern sold & closing after 10 years - Iconic False Creek waterfront pub to transform into a new concept by Spring 2026.

2.🐟 Burnaby seafood market closing retail store - Fresh Ideas Start Here shifts to online only after 17 years.

3.🏗️ Iconic Indian buffet closes after 23 years - New India Buffet on West Broadway shuts down for redevelopment.

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

📖 THIS WEEK’S VIBES

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍱 $8.99 Bento Lunches at KO Kitchen - Enjoy a filling bento meal for just $8.99, available until April 5; located at 5599 Cooney Rd. #125, Richmond

2.🍜 BOGO Pho Specials at Mui Ngo Gai - Buy One, Get One Free on pho (Apr. 5 - 11) and Duck & Bamboo Noodle Soup (Apr. 12 - 13); located at 2052 Kingsway; dine-in only

3.🔥 Lunch Combo for Two at Gokudo Shabu Shabu - Enjoy a pot each with meats, veggies, and dessert for $39.99; available Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM - 4 PM; dine-in only; available at Burnaby & Richmond locations (cred. gudfoodnolai)

4.🍜 Buy One, Get One Free Chicken Immune Booster Ramen - Savor delightful chicken ramen and get a second bowl free; available at all KINTON RAMEN locations in Canada; order online via UberEATS, DoorDash, or UEAT; limited-time offer≠

5.🍽️ 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.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 (March 14 - April 27] - self-guided food festival featuring cherry blossom-inspired items from 20+ top cafes and bakeries; throughout Metro Vancouver

2.🎉 [MARKET] Spring Pop-Up Market (Apr 5 - 6) - 2-day market featuring over 50 amazing local vendors; @ The Pipe Shop, North Vancouver; FREE

3.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Sakura Days Japan Fair (Apr 12 - 13) - celebrate Japanese culture with food, performances, and games; @ VanDusen Botanical Garden; TICKETED

4.☕ [EVENT] Walk-in Coffee Tasting & 'Brewtorial' (Apr 3 - Jul 3) - explore a range of coffee flavors in a welcoming setting; @ 491 Sperling Ave, Burnaby; 11 - 11:15 AM; TICKETED

5.☕ [EVENT] Rare Coffees Tasting Workshop (Apr 12) - taste rare specialty coffees in an educational workshop; @ O5 Tea + Kombucha Kitsilano; 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM; TICKETED

6.🌷 [MARKET] Vancouver Pop-Ups: Spring Market (Apr 13) - vibrant market with 40+ local vendors selling unique crafts; @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St, Vancouver; 11 AM - 4 PM; FREE

7.🐶 [EVENT] Bark & Yap High Tea (Apr 19) - delightful high tea event for dogs and owners; @ milk + honey Richmond; 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM; TICKETED

8.🍏 [EVENT] Pottery Night x The Cider House (Apr 23) - create your own pottery while enjoying cider; @ The Cider House Vancouver; 7:30 PM - 10 PM; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay toasty and have a delicious weekend :)

-Jason