Andrew Weinzirl — known for Maggie’s Farm, The Choptank and other Baltimore kitchens — is opening a new cafe and returning to restaurant ownership after stepping away years ago.

Leon's Backroom will close early while staff mourn owner Ron Singer. The Mount Vernon bar says it hopes to reopen quickly as employees manage the transition.

Sip & Sizz brings a travel-borrowed 'Stack It' menu to Canton Square, stacking bowls atop drinks for a one-handed meal.

Urbano Mexican Fare opened at Rye Street Market, adding a 4,500‑sq‑ft Tex‑Mex outpost to an under‑filled Baltimore Peninsula.

Sweet Factory opened at 8201 Coastal Highway in late June with an all-pink interior and a menu of bubble waffles, boba and milkshakes. The shop is offering free smoothies on Tuesdays.

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.