Half Shell Raw Bar opened in South End with a 3,200-sq-ft dining room and a raw bar. The restaurant's Monday–Thursday 3–6 p.m. happy hour heavily discounts oysters.

Sip City converted the adjacent storefront in Plaza Midwood into a 2,100‑sq‑ft event room that holds about 100 people, is taking bookings and plans a speakeasy this spring.

Bubba’s Gas & Grill has opened on Valley Boulevard, a family-run counter serving burgers, hot dogs and chicken tenders in a car-themed space with a local mural.

A viral TikTok shows raw meat stacked in the back of a delivery vehicle in Charlotte. Mecklenburg County Public Health says it is aware and may investigate if a complaint is filed.

Lang Van, the Michelin‑recognized Vietnamese spot in East Charlotte, earned an 86.5% B after a March inspection that found roaches and multiple sanitation violations.

Mixologist Larry Suggs is opening All Purpose Bar in NoDa at 3123 N. Davidson. The 1,700-square-foot cocktail spot will serve drinks and nonalcoholic options and is hiring ahead of an opening.

Fenian's Keep has posted signage in NoDa and is shaping up as a drinks-first, budget-friendly Irish pub from the team behind Brigid’s. The site lists a "Coming Soon" signup.

A century-old Philly hoagie shop opened in NoDa on Wednesday, drawing a block-long line and DJ-backed opening at Centro NoDa.

Permit filings in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties show Raising Cane's evaluating two Charlotte-area pads, but the chain says plans aren't confirmed. These are early technical checks, not a guarantee of openings.

State filings show WJ Partners lining up multiple 7 Brew drive‑thru sites near Charlotte, from Mooresville to Winston‑Salem. The filings name specific parcels but not opening dates.

Pinky's Westside Grill is reportedly looking to open a third Charlotte location in Plaza Midwood. Details and an opening date have not yet been announced.

Miki’s Restaurant in Matthews announced a sudden permanent closure citing “unforeseen circumstances.” The longtime eatery’s final day is March 15, 2026.

1368 Sweet Corner Cafe is opening a University City location this late spring, moving into the former Binki Cafe and bringing banh mi, pho and boba to the neighborhood.