Ice Cream Fest Item 6th week

Hey there,

Welcome to the July 26th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We've got the scoop on the hottest food spots, must-try deals, and epic events to make your weekend one for the books.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get started and don’t forget to share the love with your friends!

NOTE: Saturday, July 27th is the final night for Celebration of Lights fireworks. Plan ahead about your path to going home in the evening to avoid being stuck in the post-fireworks traffic.

🍦ICE CREAM FEST KEEPING YOU COOL

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

The summer heat isn’t letting go, so that means we’re going to keep shoving ice cream in front of your face to help you cool down!

Elephant Garden Creamery has brought back its popular Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Sundae & Matcha Cafe Maiko has swapped to their popular Ube soft serve. Both of these items were the most popular items from last year’s festival.

Don’t miss out of them if you weren’t able to try them last year!

As we near the end of the festival, this is the time to strategize on filling out your Festival Passport and consider posting your Festival Missions so you can maximize your chances of winning a prize!

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.  

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍵 Paragon Tea Room expands to Richmond - Opening a new larger café next month with unique offerings.

2.🥟 Beloved ramen & gyoza spot closing - Gyo Para in Kitsilano to close after 7 years.

3.😲 Highly Rated Vancouver Eatery Shuts Down - Black Walnut to close less than a year after opening.

4.🍞 Healthy artisanal Asian bakery opens in Richmond - Unique Bakery’s low sugar and low oil bread delights.

5.🍩 New retro donut shop to expand downtown - Vegas Donuts taking over former Simit Bakery spot.

6.🍞 Bread Culture returns to Vancouver - Popular artisan bakery Bread Culture reopening in Dunbar this August.

7.🍰 New chimney cake cafe opening in Port Coquitlam - The Praguery (food truck) expands with a new storefront.

8.☕️ Asian-inspired coffee spot opens - 404 Coffee, grab-and-go with specialty coffee opens on West Broadway.

👉 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.☕️ 404 Coffee Opening Promo - all coffee and tea are $2.99 until July 31st; show Deannawoo’s reel for an extra 10% off (valid until August 8).

2.🇻🇳 Saigon Bites Renfrew Grand Opening - Free Banh Mi for first 50 customers & 15% OFF all food and drinks on July 28th 9AM - 8:30PM

3.🇰🇷 Kang’s Kitchen Grand Opening Promo - all guests get a free $10 vgift oucher for next time use; happening on July 26th

4.🧋 Richmond Centre Yogost Grand Opening Promo - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, limited Yogost milk bottle for first 50 customers, gifts with purchase; on July 27 - 28

5.☕️ Summer Hour at Lumiere Cafe - Buy one get one every Thursday to Sunday; valid for blended lemonade, iced coffee, iced teas, and sparkling drinks; Thurs - Fri @ 2pm - 6pm & Sat-Sun all day long

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

🗓️ 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.🎆 [EVENT] Honda Celebration of Light (July 27) - annual fireworks show with UK ending it this year; food trucks, activities, and an air show will also take place; @ English Beach; FREE + Ticketed Venues

3.🍸[FESTIVAL] Punchbowl Fest (July 27) - cocktail festival featuring 250+ summer spirits, beer, cider cocktail creations, wine, and food; @ PNE Grounds; TICKETED

4.⚽️ [EVENT] Chinatown Mini Night Market & Film Night: Shaolin Soccer (July 28) - live performances, food, music, seniors mini market, mahjong, beyblade competition; Chinatown Memorial Plaza; 4PM - 9PM; FREE

5.🦀 [FESTIVAL] False Creek Crab Fest (July 27) - crab boil prepared by top Vancouver chefs, live music, games, drinks; @ Fishermen's Wharf, 1505 West 1st Avenue; 12PM - 4:30PM; TICKETED

6.🇯🇵 [FESTIVAL] 48th Annual Powell Street Festival (Aug 3 - 4) - celebration of Japanese Canadian art & culture, 60+ performances, movie screenings, taiko drumming, sumo tournament, food and craft; @ Oppenheimer Park; 11:30AM - 7PM; FREE

7.🎬 [EVENT] Summer Movie Nights (July 4 - Aug 15 Thursdays) - free outdoor movies are back; face painting, live music, food; @ šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square downtown Vancouver; FREE

8🚢 [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

9.🥟 [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 cool and have a delicious and exciting weekend!

-Jason