Atlas is opening an Italian chophouse and a tequila cantina at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel after a $15M renovation. The two concepts and expanded event space are set to debut in mid‑July.

Chick‑fil‑A has exited plans for a Route 140 Westminster site, leaving the developer to find a new tenant while a county road requirement holds up construction.

Lib's Grill has opened its fourth Maryland location at 210 W. Pennsylvania Ave in Towson, featuring a raw bar, steaks, happy hour and weekend brunch.

Baltimore favorite Angeli's Pizzeria is expanding to Ellicott City later this summer — its first location outside Baltimore City.

Lexx and Livv Mills of Stursi are opening Mocktique, a booze-free bottle shop and event space at Savage Mill, with a grand opening next Saturday.

Summer Restaurant Week runs July 10–19 in Baltimore County with dozens of participating restaurants. River Stone Grill and others will offer set menus, including a $42 three‑course option.

Port of Subs will open its first D.C.-area shop in Laurel under veteran franchisee Bryan Denson, who had originally eyed an Arlington site.

Nico’s Bagels & Brunch will open a second Edgewater location on July 9 with a ribbon cutting, free breakfast for early guests and a $30,500 donation to a suicide‑prevention nonprofit.

Slutty Vegan is opening an 1,800-square-foot stall at Federal Hill’s Cross Street Market on Aug. 1, even as landlord judgments and bankruptcy filings complicate the picture. The move will reshape the market’s vendor mix and draw close attention from creditors.

Wonder is opening a delivery-first food hall at Cromwell Business Park in Glen Burnie this July, promising dozens of chef-curated menus, pickup counters and local delivery.

Baltimore favorite The Food Market will begin dinner service in Bethesda on Monday, June 29, at Hampden House.

Szechuan House’s Timonium outpost will close after more than three decades in Baltimore County, the Baltimore Business Journal reports.

A new shop called Hot Garbage Pizza will bring a family "Grandma’s garbage" pie to Old Ellicott City this summer, with a carryout-first model and a late-July/August opening.