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.

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.