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.

TOUS les JOURS is headed to Jennifer Square at 167 Jennifer Road near Westfield Annapolis; signage and interior work are visible but no opening date has been announced.

Baltimore's Wine Collective is closing its tasting room after a final run of events; the last day open to the public is March 15.

Chick N’ Friends closed its Owen Brown spot last Saturday and plans an April reopening at Columbia Gateway. Owners launched a GoFundMe to defray relocation and build-out costs.

Hawaii-born L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened two Maryland restaurants in Towson and Columbia under franchisee Mike Wu, featuring the brand's iconic "Hawaii's Plate Lunch."

Tampa‑based Melting Pot is searching for a franchisee to open a third Greater Baltimore location south of the city; buildout and training could take about 18 months.

Family‑run Yossef’s Laffa‑Milia opened a storefront on South Dolfield Road in Owings Mills after building a following as a food truck. The kosher counter held a soft opening and plans a full March launch.