Blue Agave's switch sparked 700-plus comments, while a Columbia wine bar now sells focaccia instead of free bread.

The 1,800-square-foot shop brings gyros, bowls and baklava ice cream to Baltimore County, run by a 17-year local resident.

Harbor & Hearth brings sourdough pizzas and aperitivo cocktails to the Inner Harbor through October 25.

Luma takes over the old Sushi 8 spot at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland, with high-limit tables and a giant LED screen on tap.

The wing chain is taking a 2,000-square-foot spot next to Hanover Floor & Stone at Clearview Shopping Center.

The fast-casual chain is taking over a former Denny's on Route 26, promising 15-plus restaurants in a single order.

The Defense Highway spot skips the drive-thru, turning that space into extra seating instead.

The Baltimore salad chain is taking over the stall DMV Empanadas left vacant, with brisket cheesesteaks joining the menu.

The Phoenix, Maryland favorite is expanding into downtown Bel Air with 83 seats and a brick-oven pizza menu named after the owner's kids.

Ubon will bring Northern Thai khao soi cousin Isan cuisine and a 60-70 seat dining room to O'Donnell Square.

City Council members say the plan tries to keep sidewalks livable while giving restaurant owners more room to breathe on their own property.

The D.C. toast and juice chain is filling a vacant Starbucks at 631 S. Broadway with its fifth Maryland location.

Shrewsbury Township has cleared the way for a 7 Brew drive-thru at Shrewsbury Commons, with 75 new jobs expected.