Melt n Dip has opened its first Charlotte-area shop at The Arboretum, serving Belgian chocolate-covered crêpes, waffles, gelato and elaborate dessert plates.

Shane’s Rib Shack has closed its Rock Hill restaurant, marking the second Charlotte-area shutdown for the barbecue chain this year.

Houston-born Shipley Do-Nuts plans two Raleigh shops, with the first expected in 2027. The exact location is still under wraps.

A Matthews bakery scored 85 after inspectors cited missing soap, no thermometer and a soiled slicer. The latest Mecklenburg inspection roundup includes more than 140 restaurant visits.

Swooger’s is closing after 26 years in Kings Mountain, taking its burgers, ice cream and famous spaghetti Tuesdays with it.

Club House Kitchen & Cocktails has quietly closed in Plaza Midwood, and a lounge-style concept called Touché Charlotte is lined up for the space.

Lil’ Robert’s Place plans to close by September 1 after 16 years in downtown Concord. The eclectic bar’s owner called it “one hell of a ride.”

A new sixth-floor bar and restaurant is bringing botanical cocktails, pizza, DJs and a greenhouse to Steele Creek this fall.

Michael Waltrip has opened a NASCAR‑themed signature bar inside Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, bringing his beers, memorabilia and race‑watch nights to Lake Norman.

A Mooresville staple known for home cooking will close this Friday; longtime customers and staff are mourning the end of a neighborhood fixture.

Cooper's Hawk has signed a lease at The Arboretum for a 10,600‑sq‑ft south Charlotte restaurant, joining planned openings in Indian Land and Concord.

Chipotle opened a Ballantyne outpost Wednesday and will open a Concord drive‑thru next Tuesday; each location is expected to add about 30 jobs in the Charlotte area.

A viral video shows employees doing hair inside a Charlotte Crumbl while cookies were being prepared; the chain temporarily closed the shop and cleaned up.