🫣 Vancouver Pizza Spot Shuts Down Missing $115K in Rent

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Sept 5th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown!

Here’s what’s in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🇰🇷 New Korean spot by Tom Sushi & Tozen Chef

• 🍜 Chinese rice noodle brand incoming

• 🪦 Longtime Port Moody sushi spot announces closure

• 👀 A packed weekend of events

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍽️ Modern Korean Restaurant Jeon Debuts in West End - Chef Tom Jeon who is behind Tom Sushi and Tozen, opens new Korean spot on Davie Street.

2.🎨 Café-cocktail bar hybrid opens in iconic Waterfall Building - Ellipsis offers day-to-night vibes in Kitsilano.

3.🍵 New matcha café brews in Burnaby - Matcha Tea Lab opening at Crystal Mall this fall, offering no-tip service.

4.🇲🇽🇯🇵 Mexican Japanese fusion returns downtown - Miso Taco to open a new spot in Coal Harbour.

5.🍜 Famed Yunnan eatery opens North American debut in Vancouver - Yunqueen Rice Noodles brings its iconic soup dishes to the city's West End this September.

6.🥢 Richmond welcomes $9.99 pork hock rice - Yummy Pork opens with affordable lunch options at Parker Place.

7.🛫 Popular BC burger joint lands at YVR - Romer’s now serves West Coast eats in U.S. Departures.

8.🍵 OG bubble tea shop relocates after 14 years - Green Leaf Bubble Tea moves from Fraser Street to Commercial Drive.

9.🥐 Award-winning US bakery landing in Vancouver - Tutti Freschi to open its first Canadian location at International Village Mall.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🥲 Downtown pizza shop shutters; missed $115K rent - 911 Pizza's lease terminated on Robson.

2.💔 End of an era: Matsuzushi announces closure - Beloved Port Moody sushi spot closing after 23 years.

3.🛒 Food stalls quietly close in Burnaby's Amazing Brentwood - My Toan and Good Taco have shut down.

4.🛑 Korean Fried Chicken chain says goodbye - Kyochon closes its only Vancouver location on Robson Street.

5.🇨🇳 Richmond's Chengdu Spicy Restaurant shuts after a decade - Closure marks another loss on Alexandra Road.

6.🧇 Richmond dessert stall bids farewell - Tastii Studio closes after 8 months at Pacific Plaza.

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

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🍵 Parfait Paradise at Nana's Green Tea - Enjoy $5 off Matcha and Hojicha Shiratama Parfaits; available now until September 15; the perfect back-to-school treat!

2.🎉 Boston Pizza Kids Card - Donate $5, get 5 FREE Kids Meals; valid until June 30, 2026; dine-in only, conditions apply

3.🧁 25% Off Drink with Pastry Purchase at La Saison - Celebrate Back to School with 25% off on any drink for each pastry or cake purchase. Offer valid from September 1st to 30th

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🌱 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Vegan Festival (Sept 6) - free vegan festival with food, activities, and workshops; @ Kitsilano Beach Park; 10AM - 8PM; FREE

2.🥢 [FESTIVAL] Kimchi & K-Food Festival (Sept 5-6) - Canada's largest Korean cultural celebration with 100+ food booths, dance challenges, and cultural activities; @ The City of Lougheed Parking Lot, Burnaby; FREE

3.🎶 [FESTIVAL] Flats Fest 2025 (Sept 6) - free all-ages festival with live music, innovation zone, kids’ activities, and artisan market; @ 565 Great Northern Way, Vancouver; 12 to 9 PM; FREE

4,🚗 [FESTIVAL] Commercial Drive Car Free Day (Sept 6) - vibrant festival on 15 blocks featuring artisans, music, and activities for all ages; @ Commercial Drive, Vancouver; Noon to 7pm; FREE

5.🥒 [FESTIVAL] Picklefest Vancouver (Sept 6) - celebration of all things pickled with bites, drinks, and music; @ City Centre Artist Lodge, Vancouver; 11AM - 8PM; TICKETED

6.🚗 [EVENT] Car Free Day Port Coquitlam (Sept 6) - lively street fest with entertainment, games, food, and more; @ McAllister Avenue, Port Coquitlam; 1PM – 8PM; FREE

7.🎥 [FESTIVAL] Vancouver Taiwanese Film Festival (Sept 5 - 6) - celebration of Taiwanese cinema with films, discussions, and cultural experiences; @ VIFF Centre, 1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver; TICKETED

8.🌾 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Farm Fest (Sept 7) - celebrate local farms, fresh foods, and community with culinary demos and artisan market; @ Garden City Lands Richmond; 11AM - 3PM; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

9.🚲 [FESTIVAL] Car Free Day on Main Street (Sept 14) - vibrant street festival with local vendors and artists; @ Main Street (10th to 30th ave); 12 PM - 7 PM; FREE

10.🎈 [FESTIVAL] North Shore Kids Fest (Sep 14) - vibrant day of kids' performances and activities; @ The Shipyards, North Van; 12-6 PM; FREE

11.🚀 [EVENT] After Dark: Actually, It Is Rocket Science (Sep 18) - night with LEGO® astronaut selfies, debate aliens, rare artifacts; @ Science World Vancouver; 6-10 PM; TICKETED

12.🍷 [EVENT] Mount Pleasant Block Party (Sept 20) - pop-up wine bar, Italian eats, craft beer, and live vinyl DJs; @ 11th & Kingsway, Mount Pleasant; 12-5PM; FREE

13.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Food Fest 2025 (Oct 3 - Nov 9) - 15+ Metro Vancouver cafes, bakeries and food spots offering limited time fall-inspired drinks and bites; self guided around Metro Vancouver

👉ONGOING

🌙 [EVENT] Shipyards Night Market (May 16 - Sept 12) - culinary delights, artisan vendors, live music and beer garden; @ Shipbuilder's Square, North Vancouver; Every Friday 3pm - 10pm; FREE

🎉 [FESTIVAL] Richmond Night Market (Apr 25 - Oct 13) - over 600 food options, shopping, and entertainment, plus a zipline; @ 8351 River Road, Richmond; 7pm - 12am Fri/Sat, 7pm - 11pm Sun; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

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

-Jason