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Hey there,

Welcome to the June 28th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

Even though we hit some rainy days this week, the first week of the Ice Cream Festival was a great one!

We had to already refill Festival Passports & stickers at more than 11 spots.

It is also so fun seeing the stories and posts of attendees getting to try the unique treats!

Can’t wait to keep seeing them throughout the festival as there is still a TON of time left for people to explore ;)

Anyways, buckle up and let's get filled in for this long weekend!

🍦 ANNUAL ICE CREAM FEST IS ON

Welcome to the second week of the 2nd annual Vancouver Ice Cream Festival!

This year’s festival is bigger and better than ever with more vendors and more flavours to try!

We LOVE seeing all the Instagram stories and posts of attendees enjoying the unique items and discovering new spots. Grab your friends and keep them coming!!

Like previous festivals, the Festival Passport and Festival Missions are BACK!

Simply purchase festival items to gain stickers or complete simple fun missions to gain entries and potentially win great prizes!

We are thankful to our sponsors for empowering us to make this festival even better than last year!

• Ruthie & Paige, Dexter Realty - Vancouver's happiest Real Estate Agents, and proud to be the top team at Dexter Realty since 2018. Whether you're buying or selling, they’ll make you feel positioned to win, even in a crazy competitive market.

• Tourism Burnaby - There's something for everyone in Burnaby, all year 'round. Food, shopping, sports, experiences - Burnaby has it.

• West End BIA - This neighbourhood is home to not just English Bay and Stanley Park, it is a spot known for its culture and food.  

Can’t wait to see you try some of the items!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🫕 Richmond viral DIY hot pot spot quietly shuts down - Boil It World on Cooney Rd. has closed.

2.🍜 NYC dumpling automat locker shop set to open - Brooklyn Dumpling Shop brings its innovative concept to downtown Vancouver this summer.

3.🍰 New dessert studio cafe soft opens - R Ki Dessert Studio has quietly soft opened in Richmond with delightful mini cakes and more.

4.🍦 Award-winning gelato shop opens new downtown spot - Bella Gelateria expands with new Howe St. location.

5.😔 Another dessert spot closes - On Yogurt shuts down after 9 years, citing personal reasons.

6.🍲 Popular Chinese Sauerkraut Fish Chain Opens New Richmond Outpost - Fish With You brings its unique flavours to Alexandra Road.

7.☕️ New Fraser Street café inspired by wabi-sabi - Slo Coffee offers a serene coffee experience starting next week.

8.🍴 Legendary French restaurant relaunches - Le Crocodile by Rob Feenie opens June 25 with refreshed menu and interior.

👉 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.🍦 Bella Gelateria 14th Birthday Promo - buy one gelato get one half off at all locations from June 28 - 30.

2.🥪 Ba Le Rupert grand opening promo - 10% OFF all menu items until the end of June.

3.🍲 Pho 68 Richmond grand opening promo - 15% OFF at their new Richmond outpost until end of June

4.🍲 Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

5.🥩 Blackwalnut Tomahawk Steak - $89 (original $150) for min. 36 oz. tomahawk steak w/ fresh greens and fries. Only available Tues - Thurs.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🍦 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Ice Cream Festival 2024 (June 21 - Aug 5) - annual self guided ice cream and frozen dessert festival with over 25 vendors in lower mainland

2.🎆 [Canada Day] Canada Day Fireworks (July 1) - happening at various locations; none in Vancouver.

• Richmond = Imperial Landing @ 10:15 PM

• Burnaby = Central Park @ 10PM

• Coquitlam = Town Centre Park @ 10PM

3.🇨🇦 [Canada Day] Canada Together at Canada Place (July 1) - performances, family friendly activities, food trucks, kid’s zone; @ Canada Place; 11AM - 6PM; FREE

4.🐟 [FESTIVAL] 77th Steveston Salmon Festival (July 1) - parade, live music, family friendly activities, food; @ Steveston Community Centre; 10AM - 5PM; FREE

5.🇹🇼 [FESTIVAL] Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival (June 29 - July 1) - 20 performances, Taiwanese artists, food booths, outdoor activities; @ Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza; 12PM - 8PM; FREE

6.🎷 [FESTIVAL] TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June 21 - 30) - 150 performances, 50 free shows, free concerts; around downtown Vancouver

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 warm and have a delicious and exciting long weekend!

-Jason