Main Street Bistro will close March 24 as owner Lisa Boix retires. Trattoria on Main from Siano's team aims to open by mid‑April.

A new café from Manolo's Bakery founder Manuel Betancur brings Colombian coffee, gelato and meeting rooms to east Charlotte.

Mano Bella owners Raffaele and Madison Patrizi have taken over Capishe’s Dilworth spot and are targeting an early-summer relaunch that blends fast-casual pizza with handmade pasta. Capishe remains open during the transition.

Gregorys Coffee and Craveworthy Brands are courting Charlotte franchisees and expect to sign a local deal within about six months.

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.