Kabuto's University City outpost is listed as permanently closed online; the former strip‑mall space is now being marketed for lease while nearby Kabuto locations stay open.

DaBaby’s No Knife Chicken & Waffles is slated to open mid‑July at 700 Atando Ave in north Charlotte, promising chicken-and-waffles, a full bar and late-night hours.

A county inspection gave New Century Oriental Deli an 88% B after finding dead insects, missing date labels and broken equipment. The deli faces reinspection until issues are fixed.

A tiny walk-up called Olivelli Deli will open next Wednesday in NoDa, serving sandwiches on housemade benne rolls and made-from-scratch soft‑serve. The window replaces Reigning Doughnuts and will run Tuesday–Sunday.

Playa Bowls has inked a multi‑unit franchise deal to bring several shops to the Charlotte area, with the first shop slated for Tega Cay. Local operator Coleen Jeter will lead development across the region.

Brixx opened a 3,500‑sq‑ft Concord restaurant on June 22 and the franchisee plans three more Charlotte‑area locations.

Suárez Bakery & Barra will close its Optimist Hall stall on June 30 as the bakery returns focus to its Park Road storefront.

Closures and sales dips are reshaping Charlotte’s craft-beer scene. We track the numbers, who’s holding on and which taprooms are adapting.

Chipotle will open its first Cleveland County location in Shelby on Tuesday, June 23, bringing a Chipotlane pickup lane and indoor seating to East Dixon Boulevard.

Mecklenburg County inspectors gave Irie Nation an 83.5% B grade on June 17 after finding rusted shelving, food debris in sinks and no certified manager. The spot will remain on the county’s reinspection schedule.

No Proof opens June 20 in South End, splitting one storefront into a high-energy bar and a speakeasy-style cocktail room. Expect DJs, a small themed menu and semi-private lounges.

Provided Coffee will shutter its NoDa café this Sunday; the company cites 'changes to our building' and plans to move staff to the Concord shop and the mobile cart.

A Peace Of Soul Vegan Kitchen closed after a farewell service Saturday as owner Folami Geter pauses daily operations to plan the brand's next chapter. Fans had been traveling in for the restaurant's vegan soul food.