Premium AYCE hot pot coming to Richmond

Hey there,

Welcome to the June 7th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

A HOT weekend coming in with over 20 degrees weather. Perfect preview for our upcoming Ice Cream Fest starting on June 21st ;)

There is a lot of massive news this week - from big Richmond food spot sightings to very tragic news for locals.

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.🍲 Premium AYCE hot pot brand ChoCho coming to Richmond - Opening soon in Aberdeen Centre with high-quality hot pot dishes.

2.🧳 Popular Jail-Themed Korean BBQ Chain Opening Soon - Makchang Dodook to debut first BC location in Coquitlam.

3.🦪 Massive seafood bar coming to Burnaby - Bow & Stern opening 5,000 sq. ft. spot this summer at The Amazing Brentwood.

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

5.😔 Bakery closure due to construction - Simit Bakery shuts down West Broadway location, citing prolonged Skytrain construction.

6.☕️ Analog Coffee to open second downtown spot - Calgary's popular coffee chain adding a location in Bentall Tower.

7.😢 Downtown bakery Small Victory closes after a decade - Goodbye for now, reopening this Fall at Marinaside Crescent.

👉 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.🍦 Nana’s Green Tea 6th Anniversary promo - $6 matcha and vanilla soft serve from June 6 - 9

2.🍲 Pho 68 Richmond grand opening promo - 15% OFF at their new Richmond outpost until end of June

3.🍲 Mui Ngo Gai's birthday discount - People born June, July and August can get % discounts up to your age (credit: @gudfoodnolai)

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

⚡️ QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🪦 Vancouver mourns chef’s death - Hapa Izakaya's beloved chef was tragically killed in a stabbing.

2.🍉 AI picks juiciest watermelon - ChatGPT helps shoppers find the perfect watermelon with a photo and some criteria.

3.🍽️ Dog-friendly patio now open - Okini introduces a VIPaw menu for your furry friends with seasonal, health-focused dishes.

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

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

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

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

5.🖼️ [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

6.🌺 [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

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason