Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Fest

Hey there,

Welcome to the April 5th edition of Noms Mag weekly run-down!

There’s a big chance you’re ANGRY at us for our April Fool’s joke…infact we’ve gotten several emails and comments deeming us as the devil. But just like last year, we had to pull a mean one ;)

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

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST

🌸 FOOD FEST ONGOING

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 cherry blossom inspired festival items for you to enjoy.

From parfaits to torched wagyu to matcha coconut drinks, you bet the festival item line up will have something for you!

There are many great items to try at this festival!

Just look at all the beautiful photos from the Noms Community after a week of the food fest?!

And ofcourse - the Festival Passport is back and in colour this time ✨

Purchase festival items to gain stickers for your passport.

Once you collect 3, 6, or 9 stickers, you’ll gain entries into the tiered sweepstakes to win great prizes!

Lastly, you can double your chances of winning by taking part in the Festival Missions!

These are fun and simple activities to complete during your festival adventures gain entries to win something from our prize pool!

🌟 NEW & COMING SOON & GOODBYES

1.🍦 Mister's liquid nitrogen ice cream - New Robson St. location now open, offering unique, creamy flavours.

2.🔥 Yaletown's The Parlour closed indefinitely - Fire engulfs popular pizza spot, causing major damage.

3.🍵 Finch's Tea House bids farewell - After 20 years, the beloved cafe closes its doors.

4.🏪 Sakuraya Japanese Supermarket up for sale - Hidden gem on East Broadway facing economic challenges.

5.🍵 New bubble tea & French dessert boutique coming to Richmond - ChooWee, near Brighouse Station, teases unique flavors and sweets.

6.🧋 101 Boba launches on Main Street - Enjoy BOGO 50% off on select drinks until April 7th.

7.🍣 Downtown Vancouver's 'Black Rice' bids adieu - After 10 years, innovative Japanese Izakaya closes April 7.

8.🌿 The Arbor closing in April - Popular Vancouver veg-forward spot ends its 7.5-year run.

9.🍂 Mount Pleasant cafe says goodbye - Novella to close doors April 7, ending a local era.

10.🍣 Kazu's farewell - Burnaby's staple for authentic Japanese to close after 10 years.

11.🍩 Lee's Donuts pop-up at The Post - Iconic jelly donuts available until May 31.

👉 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.🐾 North America's first Corgi Café - Corgo Café to open in Downtown Vancouver this summer.

2.🍡 Buttercrumbs x Melona - Special mochi muffins collaboration in April weekends.

3.🍣 [DEAL] Toshi Sushi Lunch promo - one day only to celebrate their first time opening for lunch service; 20% OFF on April 6 lunch.

4.💧 Soju Scam at Vancouver Korean Restaurant - Friends served water in soju bottle, sparking controversy.

5.💸 Richmond Food Court Sticker Shock - Outrageous lease rates for small spaces shock local food scene.

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

7.☕️ POV Barista Solo Shift - watch Mia from Timbertrain sling some coffee from her point of view!

8.🥘 Big Way Hot Pot cheap bowl hack - popular hot pot spot shares one way to get your bowl under $10

🗓️ EVENTS THAT MATTER

1.🌸 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Fest (Mar 29 - Apr 28) - 10+ food spots around Metro Vancouver offering limited time cherry blossom inspired items + festival passport to win prizes

2.🚚 [FESTIVAL] Food Truck Festival @ UBC (Apr 4 - 5) - line up of 24 food trucks, entertainment, and artisan market; @ AMS Student Nest UBC; 11AM - 7PM; FREE

3.🖼️ [MARKET] Portobello West Spring Market (Apr 6 - 7) - 65+ local BC vendors; @ Roundhouse Community Arts & Rec Centre; 10AM - 5PM; TICKETED

4.🎡 [EVENT] West Coast Amusements Carnival (Mar 29 - Apr 14) - the carnival is back with games, cotton candy and rides; @ Lansdowne Parking Lot

5🌸 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival (Apr 7) - local artisans, taiko drumming, dancers, origami folding, food vendors; @ Garry Point Park; 11AM - 4PM

6.🌸 [EVENT] Sakura Days Japan Fair (Apr 13 - 14) - celebrating all things Japan with food, drink, performances, and art; @ VanDusen; TICKETED

7.🥟 [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

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason