Aldi is recalling limited lots of Simply Nature frozen spinach bites after an FDA notice flagged possible rodent hair. The action affects select boxes sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania; customers are advised not to eat the product and can return it for a refund.

Bowie's Pho Foodie quietly opened a North Laurel outpost at 8851 Gorman Road with a soft opening and 10% off orders through April 30.

Le Jardin Rosé Bistro & Cafe will close its Old Ellicott City Main Street location at the end of March. Owners have not disclosed where they plan to reopen.

Maillard Patisserie will shutter its Hampden and Hamilton Baltimore locations in early May, owner Caitlin Kiehl said, calling the choice bittersweet after 5+ years. Neighborhood fans have a few weeks to stock up.

New Kitchens on the Block returns April 25 to Brookland's Mess Hall with previews of Itiyah, District Larder, Alfie's and more. Early-bird tickets are limited.

Chef Maynard McMillan’s NaFasi has set up a counter at Lexington Market, serving bold Caribbean plates and plant-forward sides alongside the city’s market staples.

A neon-hued cereal bar has opened in the Women’s Exchange, serving viral milkshakes, customizable cereal bowls and other nostalgic desserts with local backing. Owners say the concept is part of a downtown culinary grant push.

Baltimore health inspectors ordered the Mom's Organic Market at The Rotunda closed after finding a rodent infestation; a follow-up inspection will determine whether it can reopen.

A local couple invested their life savings to start Baltimore Lao Eats, a delivery-first kitchen serving traditional Lao dishes like nam khao and laap.

Paris Baguette will open a 2,889-square-foot café at Park Plaza (550 Ritchie Highway) this summer, bringing pastries, sandwiches and coffee to Severna Park. The Towson-based franchisee says the plaza’s traffic and tenant mix made it an easy target.

Baltimore’s Kneads Bakeshop is heading into the DMV with two new spots — Logan Circle and Chevy Chase — bringing Harbor East breads and a café menu to Washington-area customers.

A two‑story Admiral's Cup has opened at Annapolis City Dock, pairing bar bites and seven‑day live music in the restored Stevens Hardware building. The new outpost brings waterfront views and a full bar to 142 Dock Street.

Burtons Grill & Bar will open a restaurant in Bel Air's Tollgate Marketplace this spring, taking over the former TGI Friday's space. It will be the chain's first Harford County location.