Charming Elephant in Canton has temporarily closed as new management takes over and a fresh sign appears outside the Boston Street storefront. No reopening date has been announced.

Cracker Barrel has opened in Annapolis near the Westfield Mall, bringing a country‑store restaurant to the corridor, roughly 160 jobs and a $10,000 donation to the Maryland Food Bank.

Catina “Chef Cat” Smith is planning Cherry Street Diner for Station North or Central Baltimore and aims to open in 2027 after years of pop-ups and work at Our Time Kitchen.

Emma's Tea Spot will move from 5500 to 4337 Harford Road in Lauraville, giving owner Emma Canoles room to host intimate weddings, retreats and workshops this spring.

Eastern Shore chain Rise Up is expanding to Gambrills with a 2027 opening planned. The new cafe is expected to mirror the Severna Park shop and include a drive-thru.

Waiting to Oxtail turned a ghost‑kitchen idea into a Harborplace hit, serving hefty oxtail dishes from rasta pasta to tacos that have locals lining up. The counter’s generous portions and playful mashups are drawing long waits.

Ship's Cafe, Catonsville’s longtime crab house, is expected to close after a pending sale; the buyer proposes an Asian/sushi concept and a March 9 hearing will review the license transfer.

Peter Chang’s Annapolis outpost at 918 Bay Ridge Road is taking reservations while the team finishes work and awaits city inspections.

Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.

Anthony's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Pasadena is set to reopen after being closed for over two years, generating excitement among community members eager for its return.

Wawa recalled four 16‑oz milk pints sold in parts of PA, DE, MD and NJ after possible soft‑plastic contamination; affected bottles list specific UPCs and code dates.

Geno's Steaks will open its first Maryland shop at Power Plant Live in downtown Baltimore and is running a sweepstakes that awards one cheesesteak per week for 52 weeks.

Cheesesteak & Co., the Elkridge counter known for ribeye-packed sandwiches, is planning an Owings Mills location, expanding the region's cheesesteak scene.