Blends & Bowls quietly opened on the Ocean City Boardwalk’s 8th Street block, offering smoothies, açaí bowls and quick beach snacks for summer crowds.

Sammy Davis and Miskiri Hospitality are opening Sunday Social in South Baltimore, converting the former Papi Cuisine storefront into an all-day dining spot.

Marble Slab Creamery opened its first Baltimore‑area shop in Gambrills' Village at Waugh Chapel, bringing slab‑mixed, build‑your‑own ice cream to the area.

Playa Bowls has leased a Villages at Urbana storefront and is aiming for an early‑winter 2027 opening. The new location would be the chain's second in Frederick County.

Slutty Vegan announced it will leave the Baltimore Peninsula for a new Johns Hopkins Hospital campus location, targeting a 2027 opening with details to follow.

A small fire at The Dara forced the Fells Point Thai spot to pause service; staff are assessing damage and no reopening date has been announced.

Aru Aru is moving from the Fells Point Farmers Market into a takeout shop on Eastern Avenue, bringing its crab and birria pupusas and empanadas to a permanent counter.

Nalley Fresh closed its Timonium storefront days after opening in Columbia as owner Greg Nalley shifts toward smaller, pickup-first formats.

A takeout‑only Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens June 6 at Turf Valley Towne Square in Ellicott City, with opening‑day giveaways and a focus on pickup and delivery.

A long-running Mount Washington French bistro is going to auction; the sale includes the building, a seven‑day liquor license and equipment. Bidding starts at $200,000 with a live sale set for June 4.

Roco Kitchen + Coffee has opened in Columbia's Hickory Ridge after a build-out that replaced a former bank branch. The breakfast-focused spot serves tacos, handmade doughnuts and espresso.

Overall staples in the DMV are mostly steady, but branded eggs, some meats and berries are pushing certain carts much higher. Store and brand choices still drive big gaps at checkout.

The Brass Tap will open a roughly 3,600‑sq‑ft bar at 3110 Mountain Road in Pasadena with 42 beers on tap and an outdoor patio planned within a year.