Baku, a 13-year SouthPark staple, will close in April as the Sharon Road property returns to the landlord amid redevelopment plans. The owner says some Yama concepts will remain.

CRÚ Wine Bar & Bistro has leased 2,389 square feet at Linea in South End, joining a curated lineup of restaurants and cafes.

Hello, Uncle has settled into a permanent stall at Burial Beer in Plaza Midwood, serving khao man gai and Thai comfort dishes Wednesday–Saturday evenings.

Crispy Banh Mi's Ayrsley outpost will close on March 25 after five years when its lease wasn't renewed. Other Charlotte locations will remain open.

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.