Harriet's Hamburgers will open a Plaza Midwood location on March 3, bringing its smash-burger menu and a tallow-fried fries tweak to the Commonwealth development.

A Mecklenburg County inspection found a rodent trap inside a cooking pot and multiple food-safety violations at Crackin' Crawfish, resulting in an 87 (B) score.

New York bakery Maman will open at the Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood, with filings suggesting additional South End and Eastover locations may follow.

Laurel Park in SouthPark has launched weekend brunch with ricotta waffles, Cajun shrimp-and-grits and several Eggs Benedict options.

Kuppa Joe opened on Saturday at 3888 W. Franklin Blvd. The family-run cafe is named for the owner’s late siblings and aims to tune hours around neighborhood needs.

Petty Thieves Brewing in Charlotte's North End was sold to a local buyer who will take over March 1 and plans to keep the taproom's name.

Southern Strain is closing its Plaza Midwood taproom this weekend and holding a farewell party; the Concord location will remain open. The closure is tied to the end of the lease.

Skyview22 will close its Walmart storefront on March 1 and pivot back to a food truck and catering operation. The owners say they’ll keep taking bookings and posting truck locations.

Sugar Creek Brewing opened a 40-seat taproom on CLT's Concourse A, pouring an airport‑exclusive 'First in Flight' pilsner crafted by Master Cicerone Joe Vogelbacher.

Mike Ditka’s restaurant group is scouting a second Charlotte location, reportedly targeting a 4,000–6,000 sq ft space that would follow the group's Catalina Kitchen + Bar in Elizabeth.

Whataburger and North Carolina's What-A-Burger #13 say they've quietly settled a trademark dispute; terms were not released.

Whataburger will open at 2265 Cross Pointe Dr in Rock Hill, with a targeted April 30, 2026 opening as part of the chain’s Carolinas expansion.

The Juice Pod opened its first North Carolina cafe in South End, bringing juices, acai bowls and avocado toast to The Line.