🍁 Last Chance: Fall Food Fest Ends Soon!

Hey there,

Welcome to the Oct. 25th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

We've compiled all the hottest new food spots, must-try deals, and epic events to make your weekend a darn good one. And oh my is there a lot happening!

Ready to dive in? Let’s get rolling!

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST ENDING SOON!

This is it, folks!

The Fall Food Fest wraps up this weekend—October 27 is your final chance to get a taste of the 25+ limited fall baked goodies and tea items!

What to do before the end of Sunday:

• Grab your Festival Passport and get those stamps!

• Complete Festival Missions for a shot at winning yummy prizes.

P.S. We’re hosting a special BOGO event on Oct 27 to end the festival. More deets in the events section!

Thank you to Wondershare Filmora for sponsoring the festival.

Wondershare is a global leader in software solutions, empowering millions of users with innovative tools for creativity, productivity, and business efficiency. Its flagship product, Filmora, simplifies video editing with cutting-edge features like AI enhancements. 

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍛 Best curry shop from Osaka opening first Vancouver location - Oretachi Curry brings its renowned curry to Main Street!

2.🍰 North America's largest soufflé pancake café is coming - Fuwa Fuwa opens in Vancouver this November!

3.🔥 New Thai-style hot pot restaurant spotted - Super Thai Hotpot will celebrate iconic Tom Yum broth.

4.🔥 Gyubee brings AYCE BBQ to Richmond - Ontario's popular chain opens.

5.☕️ Fable Café opens with no tipping - the aesthetics are on point here!

6.🛑 Hidden gem closing after 25 years - Cottage Deli in Gastown is shutting down for redevelopment.

7.🧁 Snackshot relocates after 7 years - Iconic HK dessert shop to move to Richmond.

8.🎶 Mount Pleasant Oyster Bar closing to become Anthem Sound Lounge - A fresh music venue reopens November 14.

9.🚪 Chinese BBQ restaurant closes quietly - Feel City BBQ shut down several months ago, but disaterous reviews are surfaced.

10.🥐 Swiss Bakery opens at UBC - New spot for pastries and Frissants takes over Boulevard Coffee.

👉 Check out 10 more new restaurants that have opened here.

👉 Or check out 10 more restaurants that have closed recently here.

🗞️ QUICK NEWS

1.🎉 Chinese Restaurant Awards reveal top 30 spots - Celebrating the best Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine in Metro Vancouver!

2.🛒 Shock over employee death at Halifax Walmart - 19-year-old found dead in bakery oven.

3.🎉 Surprise birthday party held at Nanaimo Costco - A woman pulls off an unforgettable birthday bash.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🛍️ West End Spend Local Dollars Program - Spend $20 at West End businesses, earn $10 for next visit; available October 25-26; valid at select spots only.

2.🎁 Richmond Grand Opening Special at Paragon Tea Room - Win prizes with every drink purchased (from free tea to discount codes); available until stickers run out or Oct 25

3.🥩 JJANG KBBQ Anniversary Promo - free serving of premium beef and ice cream with any order; available Oct 25 - 27

4.🍜 $10 Ramen Taka Happy Hour Deal - Enjoy a delicious bowl for just $10! Available until October; valid 3-5PM, Mon-Thurs only

5.🥐 Buy 3, Get 3 Free Bakery Treats - only at the bakery side of Hazukido Cafe Plus Richmond; valid everyday

6.🎃 Bella Gelateria Kid’s Cone Spooky Scoopy Season - Buy a cone and get a FREE kid's cone (Pumpkin Pie gelato flavour) with costume; available October 12th-31st; one per costumed child.

7.🍜 $10 Days at Chao Mamii - Monday = $10 Lemongrass Chicken on Vermicelli, Wednesdays = $10 umami lemongrass with bbq glazed Grilled Pork Chops; Fridays = $10 Bun Bo Hue; only available 11 - 2PM

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🎉 [EVENT] Fall Food Fest BOGO Event (Oct 27) - buy one, get one free on festival items for first 50 customers; @ Matchstick Yaletown; 10 AM start

2.🌶️ [POP UP] Pop Up Dinner: Let's Chili Out! (Oct 28) - celebrate local flavors with a 4-course chili-infused menu; @ Egg & Co. Vancouver; 5:30 PM - 10 PM; TICKETED

3.🎃 [EVENT] Central Spark (Oct 25) - spooky family-friendly Halloween festivities with fireworks and food trucks; @ Central Park, Burnaby; 6:30 – 8:30 pm; FREE

4.🍵 [POP UP] Matcha Cafe Maiko X Efn Be Bakery Pop Up (Nov 2) - enjoy ice cream melon pan and baked goodies; @ Matcha Cafe Maiko, Richmond; 1 PM - 4 PM; FREE

5.🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkins After Dark (Oct 3 - 31) - over 10,000 than carved pumpkins, sculptures and displays; @ Swangard Stadium Burnaby; TICKETED

6.🎃 [EVENT] Canyon Frights (Oct 11 - 31) - spooky forest adventure with haunted hosts and fun activities; @ Capilano Suspension Bridge; 10AM - 8PM; TICKETED

7.🎪 [EVENT] Cirque Du Soleil’s Echo (Oct 9 - Jan 5) - spectacular performance exploring evolution through acrobatics and technology; @ Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver; various times; TICKETED

8.🎢 [EVENT] Spirited Flight Ride HowlOver Canada (Oct 3 - 31) - immersive flight ride with spooky sights and treats; @ Flyover, 201 - 999 Canada Place, Vancouver; daily 10AM - 8PM; TICKETED

9.🔪 [EVENT] The Perfect Bite - Murder Mystery Dinner Experience (Oct 4 - Dec 22) - immersive event where you and your team work to uncover the truth, each course contains vital information with food based puzzles; @ Glowbal Restaurant; TICKETED

10.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Festival at the Mann Farms (Sept 14 - Nov 3) - pumpkin patch, fall foods, family friendly activities, barnyard animals; @ Maan Farms Abbotsford; 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