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Hey there,

Welcome to the Aug 2nd 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 long weekend a fun one.

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

🍦LAST CHANCE FOR ICE CREAM FEST

This long weekend will be your last chance to attend the 2nd annual Vancouver Ice Cream Festival!

The festival officially ends on August 5th, but some spots are taking the BC Day off so check which spots you want to hit up before it is over!

⚠️GET YOUR FESTIVAL MISSIONS COMPLETED⚠️

The Festival Passport is no doubt a popular activity. But if you want to REALLY have a darn good chance to win a prize, you’ll want to take part in the Festival Missions.

I bet you’ve taken some photos of your treat - why not use that as your festival mission completion?

Final Thanks to our amazing 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.🇨🇦 Ontario's AYCE Japanese BBQ hits Richmond - Gyubee Japanese Grill spotted to be opening its first BC location in Richmond.

2.🍲 New Coquitlam hot pot spot revealed - Big Way Hot Pot opening in Coquitlam this Fall 2024.

3.🍜 New ramen spot alert - JINYA Ramen Bar opened a new location on West Broadway this week!

4.🍹 Vancouver’s Michelin Star Restaurant Launches Mexican Cocktail Bar - El Gato Gab Gab offers modern Mexican cocktails and cuisine in a vibrant, cozy space.

5.🍰 Annabelle's Café soft opens in Chinatown - Vancouver pastry chef Annabelle Choi debuts new bakery coffee shop.

6.🍽 New restaurant on Main Street opening late 2024 - Vish Mayekar (Elio Volpe), Hassib Sarwari (Zarak), and Winnie Sun (Zarak) to launch Elem.

7.🧁 Perfecto Cafe Robson officially opens its doors - The cafe's second location is now open in West End.

8.🍴 New authentic Mexican spot in Gastown - Santo Taco offers a unique twist on Mexican street food.

9.🎉 Deville Coffee Grand Opens at The Post (downtown) - New location with delicious pastries and coffee!

👉 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.🧋 Coco Richmond Centre BOGO - Buy any drink and get a free Medium sized Pearl Milk Tea; Aug 1 & 2 instore only.

2.🦪 Coast Happy Hour Buck-a-Shuck returns - $1 oysters 2:30 - 5:30pm daily at Coast for entire August

3.⚔️ Cafe Duello Grand Opening Promo - Free events, free coffee and food to celebrate opening of Vancouver’s newest cafe + medieval sword fighting/archery spot; Aug 2nd 5 - 8PM

4.🍗 Nene Chicken Buy 1 Get 1 Skip The Dishes Deal - only on Skip; ends Aug 11th

5.🍦 Ki Cafe 10 Year Anniversary Promo - Free soft serve for first 50 customers Aug 9 & 10; Buy one get one free drinks from tea and milk tea menu all day Aug 9 & 10

6.🧋 Richmond Centre Yogost Grand Opening Promo - 20% OFF entire menu; until Aug 2nd

7.☕️ 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

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

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

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.🇯🇵 [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

3.🌈 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Pride Parade & Pride Festival (Aug 3 - 4) - Parade (Aug 4) and live music and stage performances (Aug 3); Concord Pacific Place & Davie Street; FREE

4. 🇰🇷 [FESTIVAL] Korean Culture Heritage Festival (Aug 3) - cultural performances, food, vendors; @ Swangard Stadium Burnaby; 10:30AM - 7PM; FREE

5.💃 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Street Dance Festival (Aug 5) - celebrates street dance culture, dance battles, performances; @ Robson Square; 10:30AM - 4PM; FREE

6.🎬 [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

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 cool and have a delicious and exciting long weekend!

-Jason