⭐️ Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in 2025

Hey there,

Welcome to the Jan 3rd edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down, the first one for 2025!

Now that the new year has passed, it is going to be an influx of major events and occasions.

Yup we’re talking about Dine Out, Hot Chocolate Fest, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Cherry Blossom Food Fest (yes us!)…

And ofcourse - a bunch of condos have completed or near completion, which means more retail units on the market for potentially new food spots!

Soooooo it is go go go until the end of summer.

Hope you’re ready to join us on this ride this year ;)

Ready to dive in to this week’s rundown? Let’s get rolling!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.⭐️ 10+ Most anticipated Metro Vancouver food spots opening in 2025 - here’s what to look forward to this year!

2.🔥 Big Way Hot Pot expanding to Brentwood - This marks its third Burnaby location!

3.🥢 Beloved Burnaby Chinese restaurant shuts down - Double One closes after 35 years due to redevelopment.

4.🌶️ Popular Hunan chain opens in Richmond - Nong Geng Ji has launched its first flagship Canadian location, serving authentic Hunan dishes.

5.🧁 New Korean Bakery Cafe opens in Vancouver - Cafe Episode offers unique drinks and fresh baked goods near Renfrew Skytrain.

6.🍧 New Cantonese dessert shop opens - Dessert Artisanaux set to debut on Kingsway with handcrafted treats.

7.😢 Family-run dim sum stall closing after 4 years - Dim Sum Now in Richmond to cease operations soon.

👉 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.🎉 Trade Unused Gift Cards for Value at Metrotown - Exchange your unwanted gift cards for a Metrotown gift card! Available until January 8, 2025; only 9:30 AM - 7 PM or until sold out; location: Guest Services, Ground Level (near Walmart). Important: Up to 4 valid gift cards per guest; max $250 MET gift card per participant.

2.🍔 $6 Buddy Bundle at A&W - Choose between Buddy Burger® or Chicken Buddy; includes small fries and drink; available for a limited time only at participating locations.

3.🍜 Happy Hour special at Ramen One - Classic Tonkotsu ramen for $12; happy hour is everyday 2pm - 6pm

4.🚗 Hotpot & Free Car Wash Combo at Liuyishou Richmond - Order 2 Premium AYCE hotpot meals and get a FREE car wash voucher worth $12.99! Available until January 31; say “Car Car Wash!” for the deal!

5.🌟 Unlock 24,000 points with Amex Cobalt Card! - Sign up for 9000 extra points; available until January 28, 2025 (Reply to this email to get this referral offer).

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🎉 [EVENT] Japanese New Year Celebrations (Jan 4) - celebrate Japanese traditions with games, food, and calligraphy; @ Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, Burnaby; 10 AM to 3 PM; FREE

2.❄️🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Dine Out Vancouver (Jan 22 - Feb 9) - 350+ participating restaurants offering fixed-price three-course menus; @ various locations across Vancouver

3.☕️ [FESTIVAL] Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival (Jan 18 - Feb 14) - self-guided festival featuring creative hot chocolate from local vendors; @ Metro Vancouver

4.🎄 [FESTIVAL] VanDusen Festival of Lights (Nov 29 - Jan 5) - explore a magical display of over 1 million twinkling lights; @ VanDusen Botanical Garden; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

5.🎄 [EVENT] Bright Nights in Stanley Park (Nov 29 - Jan 4) - magical train ride through twinkling lights with live entertainment; @ Stanley Park; 4pm to 10pm; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason