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Hey there,
Welcome to the June 14th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!
T-minus 1 week until our next food festival. Expect news to slow down from us as it is crunch time for our team ๐ญ
But weโll still try our best to get you up to date on whatโs happening in the food scene.
Now buckle up and let's get filled in for this weekend!
โ๏ธ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST
Friday: 18ยฐC ๐ง๏ธ | Night time 10ยฐC
Saturday: 16ยฐC ๐ง๏ธ | Night time 9ยฐC
Sunday: 16ยฐC ๐ง๏ธ | Night time 10ยฐC
๐ฆ 2ND ANNUAL ICE CREAM FEST ITEM RELEASE
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Weโre excited to be releasing the full Vancouver Ice Cream Festival item line up today June 14th at 12PM!
With double the number of participating vendors, there will be more than 70 unique and signature ice cream and frozen treats available.
Expect to see some wild ones and ones that will make you kidnap your food bestie to go try!
Catch the full item details at noon below:
๐ NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES
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Photo credits: Bokehbites & Creamylicks
1.๐ญ Popular Richmond dessert cafe closes after six years - Jack Frost Cafe fans left in surprise.
2.๐ต MACU Tea soft opens first downtown location - Mango drinks now available on Robson Street!
3.๐น MACU Tea reveals Burnaby location - Finally the popular BBT chain is expanding.
4.๐ฉ 24/7 Bakery Cafe Opens New East Van Location - Breka Bakery & Cafe now open on East Hastings.
5.๐ฅ Ba Le Grand opens new Vancouver location - Their 5th spot with 10% off all June long!
6.๐ Downtown restaurant closes quietly - Paramount Fine Foods shuts doors after 7+ years on Robson Street.
7.๐งณ Popular Jail-Themed Korean BBQ Chain Opens - Makchang Dodook to debut first BC location in Coquitlam.
8.๐ซ Chai Wagon's first storefront in Mount Pleasant - Serving authentic chai and Indian street food.
9.๐ฅ Purebread grows again - the popular bakery cafe opened their new Kitsilano location, taking over the previous Pie Hole.
๐ Check out 10 more new restaurants that have opened here.
๐ Or check out 10 more restaurants that have closed recently here.
๐ฐ DEALS THAT MATTER
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1.๐ฅช Ba Le Rupert grand opening promo - 10% OFF all menu items until the end of June.
2.๐ฒ Pho 68 Richmond grand opening promo - 15% OFF at their new Richmond outpost until end of June
3.๐ฒ Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)
4.๐ฅฉ Blackwalnut Tomahawk Steak - $89 (original $150) for min. 36 oz. tomahawk steak w/ fresh greens and fries. Only available Tues - Thurs.
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5.๐ Steves Poke Metrotown Guest Appreciation Day - $7.99 any size build your own 1 scoop poke bowl & $1.99 Hawaii Fruit Tea; in store only June 14 (credit: gudfoodnolai)
โก๏ธ QUICK FOOD NEWS
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Photo credits: Rich Won
1.๐ Burger Titans team up - Downlow Burgers and Street Hawker craft the ultimate smash burger, DL Hawker Royale.
2.๐ Vancouver Pitch and Putt Courses Now Serving Alcohol - Enjoy drinks on new patios at Queen Elizabeth and Stanley Park.
3.๐ Too hot to handle in Denmark - Three Korean Buldak ramen flavors recalled for extreme spiciness.
4.๐ฝ๏ธ Dog-friendly patio now open - Okini introduces a VIPaw menu for your furry friends with seasonal, health-focused dishes.
๐๏ธ EVENTS THAT MATTER
1.๐ข [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
2.๐ฅ [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
3.๐ [FESTIVAL] Capilano Mall Foodie Fest (June 15 - 16) - food truck fare, live music, face painting, food mets science activity, artisan food market; @ Capilano Mall west parking lot at 935 Marine Drive; FREE
4.๐ถ [EVENT] Bark Park (June 15) - fur-tastic celebration of food, music, beer, PAWshion Show, and doggy love; @ 1025 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver; 12PM - 6PM; FREE
5.๐บ [EVENT] Ichari-Van Night (June 22) - family-friendly event to experience the culture of Okinawa via food and entertainment; @ Nikkei National Museum; 6PM - 830PM; FREE
๐๏ธ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.
That's all for now! Stay warm and have a delicious and exciting weekend!
-Jason