Chipotle will open its first Cleveland County location in Shelby on Tuesday, June 23, bringing a Chipotlane pickup lane and indoor seating to East Dixon Boulevard.

Mecklenburg County inspectors gave Irie Nation an 83.5% B grade on June 17 after finding rusted shelving, food debris in sinks and no certified manager. The spot will remain on the county’s reinspection schedule.

No Proof opens June 20 in South End, splitting one storefront into a high-energy bar and a speakeasy-style cocktail room. Expect DJs, a small themed menu and semi-private lounges.

Provided Coffee will shutter its NoDa café this Sunday; the company cites 'changes to our building' and plans to move staff to the Concord shop and the mobile cart.

A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen closed after a farewell service Saturday as owner Folami Geter pauses daily operations to plan the brand's next chapter. Fans had been traveling in for the restaurant's vegan soul food.

Charlotte barbecue favorite Our Beloved BBQ Mac’s is closing its restaurant after a decade; owners say they will pivot to catering, events and festivals.

Masa Sushi Asian Grill got an 87 (B) after a June 9 inspection flagged bare‑hand contact, raw shrimp stored above ready‑to‑eat food and black grime on racks. Inspectors say staff discarded affected food and corrected several issues on site.

Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened at Christenbury Village in Concord, offering Southern brunch classics, seasonal specials and a full bar. The location is run locally by FourFiveNine Global.

Greensboro's Ice Cream Factory is bringing its handcrafted flavors and free toppings to Charlotte's University area this summer. The brand is plotting multiple locations across the city.

Jacksonville's Southern Grounds & Co. has picked Charlotte for its first location outside Florida. Neighborhood and opening date remain undisclosed.

Big Papa’s Empanadas will open in August in Charlotte’s Historic West End with half‑pound empanadas, tacos, wings and a small patio. The menu leans creative and oversized.

Mac's Speed Shop closed its Matthews restaurant after lease negotiations collapsed, even as the chain moves ahead with a Fort Mill opening this summer.

77 & Belle, named for Hattie Bell, opened on Pegram Street in Belmont with a work‑friendly layout, a private meeting room and a menu of coffee, matcha and pastries.