🥐 Top Vancouver Croissant Spot Is Expanding

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Goodmorning there!

Welcome to the Feb 21st edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

In today’s weekly run down:

• 🥐 Angus T to expand w/ 2 new locations

• 😱 4.8 & 4.9 star spots close

• ☝️ Yummy events coming up

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌸 INCOMING FOOD FEST!

For the last two months, we’ve been quietly gearing up for our 2nd annual Cherry Blossom Food Festival!

All 20+ participating festival vendors will be released on Monday ;)

So make sure you watch our social media channels!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🥐 Angus T expanding! - Vancouver's top croissant bakery to open two new locations this year.

2.🍦 New Richmond dessert shop opening soon - Coquitlam's Little Pisces will serve taiyaki and ice cream this summer.

3.🔥 New Yakitori Omakase Experience - Sumibiyaki Arashi opens in Mount Pleasant, offering an intimate charcoal-grilled dining experience.

4.🥪 New European-Inspired Sandwich Shop Opens Soon - Expect bold flavors and in-house baked focaccia on Robson Street!

5.🍣 COFU expands with new location - Plant-based pressed sushi shop opens in Chinatown this summer!

6.🧋 Popular bubble tea brand opening fourth Vancouver location - MACU Tea arrives in Kerrisdale this spring!

7.🌶️ New Sichuan restaurant opening in Richmond - Blooming Spice Fish House brings 30 years of spice mastery with signature Boiling Fish.

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

😭 CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🪦 Richmond's OG Tofu Pot Spot closes - Hanppy Tofu Pot shutters after 13 years in Union Square.

2.🚪 4.8-Star Keto & Halal Spot Closes - Keto Caveman HaLove in Downtown Vancouver has shuttered.

3.🚫 Japanese Snack Shop Closing - Daruma is shutting down 2 Richmond locations by end of February.

4.🍽️ 4.9-Star breakfast spot shuts down - Helka Cafe on Davie Street has permanently closed after just over a year.

5.☕️ Longtime Starbucks closes its doors - The Downtown Vancouver location at Tinseltown has shut down after 16 years.

6.🍩 Mello's Arbutus location forced to close - Last day for donuts was February 17 due to redevelopment.

7.🚪 Paragon Tea Room Cambie closing - Cambie's beloved tea spot closes Feb 28 due to redevelopment.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🔥 BOGO Hot Soup & Drinks at Boiling Point - Enjoy buy one get one free on hot soup and drinks! Available February 21-23

2.❄️ Winter Warmth Special at Gokudo Shabu Shabu - Enjoy 50% off your 2nd hot pot combo! Limited time offer; valid Fri-Sun 3-5 PM & Mon-Thu 5-6 PM; Burnaby location only. [Spotted by gudfoodnolai]

3.🍿 30% off clearance sale at Daruma - the Japanese snack shop is closing both Richmond stores and is offering 30% off the entire store until the end of Feb.

4.🍲 ‘Special Combo for 1’ @ Haidilao - Enjoy solo hotpot or for 2/3 people with special combos starting at $19.95; availability is different for each location (check their specific post per location; exclusive for Haidilao Members (download the app)

5.🧋 BOGO 50% Off Select Lattea Drinks - Buy one drink and get the second 50% off select drinks until February 28; available at all Lattea locations

6.🍵 Free Drink at John 316 Malaysian Delights - Enjoy a free iced lemon tea or iced teh tarik w/ main entree purchase; available until February 28; at Aberdeen Food Court location

7.🍜 50% Off Noodles at Happy Tree BBQ - Enjoy half price on certain noodle dishes from 11:30 AM - 4 PM and after 9 PM; valid until March 15; @ Richmond location

8.🇰🇷 Start 2025 Deliciously at Sura Korean Cuisine - enjoy 20% off dine-in and 25% off takeout; valid until Feb 27; available Monday to Thursday, excludes delivery and lunch set menu.

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

1.🍷 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver International Wine Festival (Feb 22 - Mar 2) - premier event featuring wineries from 15 countries and tastings; @ Various Venues, Vancouver; TICKETED

2.🧶 [POP UP] Bits + Bobs SALE (Feb 22) - curated marketplace with local makers and reduced priced items; @ Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver; 11 AM - 4 PM; TICKETED

3.🎭 [EVENT] FAN EXPO Vancouver (Feb 21 - 23) - three-day pop culture convention with celebrities and vendors; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; time varies; TICKETED

4.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Spring Market (Mar 1 - 2) - handcrafted goods, Japanese foods and local vendors; @ UBC Robson Square, Downtown Vancouver; 11 AM - 5 PM; TICKETED

5.🍽️ [FESTIVAL] Bite of Burnaby (Mar 1 - 31) - month-long celebration with curated menus and exclusive dining experiences; @ Burnaby restaurants

6.🐾 [POP UP] Movie Night with Rescue Cats (March) - Watch movies while cuddling with 15+ adoptable cats! @ Catoro Pets; time varies; TICKETED.

7.♟️ [EVENT] Meeples & Mingle - Board Game Night (March 15) - Join us for drinks, snacks, and gaming fun! @ Ki Cafe; 6-9 PM; TICKETED.

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason