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vancouverisawesome.com > food-and-drink > danbo-ramen-opening-yaletown-vancouver-2026-12764764

Popular Vancouver ramen chain opening another new location

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (192+ words) One of the most popular ramen chains in Vancouver is opening another new location. Ramen Danbo is continuing its growth with a new spot in Yaletown. No opening date has been announced, but signs are up for the new ramen…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > food-and-drink > fujiya-50th-anniversary-vancouver-12756191

Family-owned Japanese grocery store celebrates 50 years in Vancouver

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (209+ words) While Vancouver's Japanese food scene is one of the best in North America now, in the 1970s it was a much different story. In 1977, when Fujiya was founded by Shig and Akemi Hirai, Japanese food was not in the local mainstream....

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vancouverisawesome.com > events-and-entertainment > vancouver-car-free-day-sept-2026-12754592

Vancouver street festival returns with 14-block event

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (239+ words) One of Vancouver's most popular street festivals returns to Main Street this weekend. On Sunday (Sept. 13), Car Free Day will take over 14 blocks on the popular commercial district in the Mount Pleasant and Riley Park neighbourhoods, from East 10th Avenue to…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > events-and-entertainment > vancouver-firefighters-80s-disco-party-2026-12737739

Things to do in Vancouver: Sexy firefighter '80s disco party

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (340+ words) The creators of Vancouver's hottest calendar want you to celebrate at a fiery '80s disco night. The Vancouver Firefighters Charities (VFC) is launching its 40th annual Hall of Flame calendar during an '80s-themed Disco Night Launch Party at the Hollywood Theatre on…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > food-and-drink > vegan-shoku-closing-2026-12746533

'Four wonderful years': Vancouver vegan sushi spot closing, plans to relocate

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (83+ words) Vancouver vegans are lamenting the loss of a favourited sushi spot. Vegan Shoku says it's closing its restaurant at 2260 W 41st Ave. Vegan Shoku first opened in April 2023. The restaurant says its last day of business is Oct. 8, but customers with…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > events-and-entertainment > taiwanfest-vancouver-live-music-workshops-2026-12737244

Epic 3-day Taiwanfest takes over Vancouver with live music, workshops

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Looking for a taste of Taiwan without a 12-hour flight? Taiwanfest takes place over three days during Labour Day weekend, starting Sept. 5. This year's theme is Islands in the Wind, showcasing an intriguing mix of Canadian, Taiwanese and Scottish culture....

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vancouverisawesome.com > events-and-entertainment > vancouver-events-staff-picks-sept-2026-12726215

Boat cruises and the science of magic: Here are 6 awesome Vancouver events this week

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1011+ words) Looking for some fun stuff to do heading into the Labour Day Long weekend? While some minor showers are expected, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast looks mostly clear, with a mix of sun and cloud dominating the holiday. Still, some…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > food-and-drink > picklefest-to-barbecue-feasts-check-out-the-top-metro-vancouver-food-and-drink-events-this-september-12736278

Picklefest to barbecue feasts: Check out the top Metro Vancouver food and drink events this September

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1526+ words) September may signal the return to routine, but the food calendar is giving us every reason to keep saying yes to dinner plans. This month brings everything from Filipino barbecue and bluefin tuna to harvest celebrations, Italian wine dinners and…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > food-and-drink > vancouvers-sushi-train-restaurant-shutting-down-west-end-location-12723341

Vancouver's sushi train restaurant shutting down West End location

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (184+ words) It seems Sushi Aboard is departing for a new location. The Vancouver sushi restaurant, well-known for its sushi train cars (which deliver fresh dishes to the tables), has announced it'll be closing its space at 1047 Denman St. "We want to…...

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vancouverisawesome.com > events-and-entertainment > west-vancouver-rave-soulrise-music-festival-2026-12723242

Photos: Crowd of 20K ravers descends on West Vancouver park

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (408+ words) Since its incorporation in 1912, the District of West Vancouver officially recorded its most lit day in history on Aug. 29, 2026. That Saturday evening marked Soulrise Music Festival, with a lineup of EDM acts performing from around 3 to 10 p.m. The event was headlined…...