Ice Cream Fest Returns

Hey there,

Welcome to the May 31st edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

As much as I want to welcome June (and summer), it seems that we’re in for a week of rain first.

So prepare yourselves as we’ve got something glorious and delicious at the end of June for you.

Now buckle up and let's get filled in for this weekend!

🌧️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🍦 2ND ANNUAL ICE CREAM FEST RETURNS

After a successful inaugural year, we’re happy to bring back the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival! The self guided festival will take place from June 21 - August 5th and will comprise of 25+ participating vendors.

YOU asked for more vendors and we’re delivering!

Check the festival website for the confirmed vendor list:

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.😢 Koko to Close After 42 Years - One of Vancouver’s oldest Japanese restaurants, Koko, shutting down June 14th.

2.🍪 Crumbl Cookies Opens May 31 - Port Coquitlam welcomes iconic pink boxes and giant cookies.

3.🧁 New Taiyaki & Soft Serve Spot Opening - Little Pisces in Burnaby opens June 1 with a sweet deal.

4.🛑 Another Japanese restaurant closing - Kizami in Richmond will shut down on May 31st.

5.🥨 Turkish bakery closure - Simit Bakery shuts down its West End location after 7 months.

6.🥖 French bakery opens on Fraser - Olivier's Breads, known for their sourdough, opened their new location on May 30.

7.💔 Richmond Hot Pot Spot Closes After 12 Years - Claypot Hot Pot shut down with no public notice.

8.🍹 Gastown bar closure - The Cordova Bar & Restaurant has closed for good on May 30th.

9.☕️ New cafe opens in North Road - Cafe Ricotta takes over previous Basak with sandwiches, pasta, and sweets.

👉 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.🥒 BOGO at Buy Low Foods - Select items like cucumbers, blueberries, pasta, etc. are buy one get one free until June 5th (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

2.🛒 Plenty for $20 returns - Pick from 4 specially marked meat or produce for just $20 at Save on Foods from May 30 - June 5

3.🇻🇳 Broye Cafe Downtown Grand Opening BOGO - buy one get one deal on all coffee and specialty coffee drinks; available May 13 - 31

4.🍜 ZUBU 4th Anniversary Deal - $14.95 set menu with appetizer, mini ramen and drink; available for the entire May

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

6.🍜 20% off combos at Afuri - For the entire month of May, get 20% off ramen combos at both Metro Vancouver locations.

⚡️ QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🍜 T&T Supermarkets to open 2nd Burnaby location - Massive 55,000 sq. ft. Asian grocery at Gilmore Place.

2.🫖 World's First Sommelier-Led Thai Afternoon Tea Launches - Baan Lao in Richmond offers a unique sensory tea experience with curated tea pairings.

3.🛑 Restaurant group fights wage hike - BC Asian Restaurant Café Owners Association urges halt to minimum wage increase.

4.🍽 Joseph Richard Group to buy back pubs and restaurants - Creditor protection process underway for all 19 B.C. locations.

5.🍹 Re-pilot allows beach drinking - Alcohol consumption re-pilot launches at seven Vancouver beaches starting June 1.

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🚢 [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.🥟 [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.🎩 [FESTIVAL] Hats Off Day Burnaby Heights (June 1) - celebrating the best of Burnaby Heights with parade, entertainment, street food; @ Hastings & Boundary to Gamma Ave.; 9:30AM - 4PM; FREE

4.🇮🇹 [EVENT] Italian Day on the Drive (June 9) - celebrate Italian heritage and community with live music, food, family friendly activities, culture; @ Commerical Drive; FREE

5.🇯🇵 [MARKET] Japan Market (June 8 - 9) - outdoor summer market with local Japanese vendors, entertainment, and food; @ Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza; 10AM - 6PM; TICKETED

6.🖼️ [EVENT] Richmond Doors Open (June 8 - 9) - an annual cultural celebration where locals get free access & behind the scenes to Richmond museums, artist studios, cultural sites, local businesses; @ throughout Richmond; 10AM - 4PM; FREE

7.🍺 [FESTIVAL] BC Cider Festival (June 16) - cider tastings from top producers, live music, food trucks; @ North Van Pipe Shop; 1PM - 5PM; TICKTED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay warm and have a delicious and exciting weekend!

-Jason