So many closures

Hey there,

Welcome to the March 1st edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

A tiny bit more depressing of a newsletter this week because of all the closures we need to share. But that is just the reality of the food industry at the moment.

Do support the spots you LOVE as there is a good chance they are hurting as well.

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

🥶 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌸 SPRING IS COMING

One of the most beautiful times of the year is coming up and we’re going to make it a delicious time!

Welcome to the first Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Fest (Mar 29 - Apr 28)- another one of our month-long self guided food festivals!

Like our previous festivals, various restaurants and cafes will be crafting unique festival items for you to enjoy. And this time it will be all cherry blossom inspired/themed.

See the participating vendors below!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍜 Marugame Udon Grand Opened - marking Canada's first outpost, it opened with a bang with long lines. We were STUNNED by how affordable their menu is.

2.🍜 KOKORO Tokyo Mazesoba debuts in Richmond - First outpost now soft open at Ironwood Plaza.

3.🥭 HK Mango Dessert Spot For Sale - Hui Lau Shan's Richmond location up for grabs.

4.🍣 West End Izakaya Gon's Bids Farewell - Closed after 5 years, making way for new beginnings.

5.🥐 Olivier’s Boulangerie Expands - New French artisan bakery cafe opening in March on Fraser.

6.🍛 Sula's New West End Jewel - Award-winning Indian cuisine arrives at Davie Street.

7.🚫 First Alcohol-Free Liquor Store in Van - Mocktails, opening soon on Commercial Drive.

8.🥟 'A Bao Time' Opening Near Brighouse Station - Fresh baos, dumplings, and wontons coming soon.

9.🍣 Pacific Poke Waves Goodbye - Two more Vancouver locations shutter.

10.🍕 Global Korean Pizza Chain lands in Burnaby - Pizza Maru’s first Burnaby outpost soft opens

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

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS & DEALS

1.🍟 "WcDonald's" Anime & Manga Series Hits Canada & US - McDonald's unveils anime-themed campaign with special McNuggets sauce.

2.🥧 Limited Ube Pie at Jollibee - Grab the crispy, not-too-sweet treat while supplies last.

3.🍵 POV of a cafe owner - Kimmy from Whisk Matcha Cafe share a close view of how she goes about her shift!

4.🥪 Subway BOGO Blast - Score buy one footlong, get one free footlong with online/app orders until March 3.

5.🍣 Free One Bite Japanese Seafood Fair - 9 top Vancouver Japanese restaurants offering seasonal fish dishes, Mar 1-10.

6.📚 Culinary community fights food insecurity - GVFB's annual cookbook unites top chefs for a cause.

7.🍴 50% Off IKEA Thursdays - Score main dishes for $4.50 across Canada until Aug 29.

8.📓 Tiffy Cooks launches debut cookbook - Vancouver’s very own tiktok famous recipe creator launches cookbook with 88 easy Asian recipes

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🐟 [FESTIVAL] Japanese Seafood Fair (Mar 1 - 10) - 9 Japanese restaurants offering free one-bite samples to customers to showcase Japanese seafood; @ multiple restaurants; limited free samples

2.🍔 [FESTIVAL] Bite of Burnaby 2024 (Mar 1 - 31) - 30+ Burnaby restaurants offering special menus, combos, and deals at set prices ranging from $10 to $60; @ throughout Burnaby

3.🇯🇵 [MARKET] Kawaii Japan Market (Mar 1 - 3) - all things cute, vendors, food, cosplay; @ UBC Robson Square; TICKETED

4.🖌️ [MARKET] Vancouver Pop-Ups Spring Market (Mar 3) - 35+ local vendors, crafts, and food; @ Heritage Hall (3102 Main St.); 11AM - 5PM; FREE Admission

5.🥰 [MARKET] Eastside Flea (every Sat & Sun) - 50 local vendors, rotating food trucks, outdoor seating, yummy seasonal beverages; @ 1101 Union Street; 11AM -5PM

6.🍸 [EVENT] Vancouver Cocktail Week (Mar 3 - 10) - celebrate the art of the cocktail: unique drinks, seminars, cocktail crawls, signature events

7.🎨 [MARKET] Made in 604 Spring Pop-up Market (Mar 9 - 10) - 45+ local vendors, crafts, food; @ Heritage Hall (3102 Main St.); 11AM - 5PM; FREE Admission

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason