Swooger’s is closing after 26 years in Kings Mountain, taking its burgers, ice cream and famous spaghetti Tuesdays with it.

Club House Kitchen & Cocktails has quietly closed in Plaza Midwood, and a lounge-style concept called Touché Charlotte is lined up for the space.

Lil’ Robert’s Place plans to close by September 1 after 16 years in downtown Concord. The eclectic bar’s owner called it “one hell of a ride.”

A new sixth-floor bar and restaurant is bringing botanical cocktails, pizza, DJs and a greenhouse to Steele Creek this fall.

Michael Waltrip has opened a NASCAR‑themed signature bar inside Eleven Lakes Brewing in Cornelius, bringing his beers, memorabilia and race‑watch nights to Lake Norman.

A Mooresville staple known for home cooking will close this Friday; longtime customers and staff are mourning the end of a neighborhood fixture.

Cooper's Hawk has signed a lease at The Arboretum for a 10,600‑sq‑ft south Charlotte restaurant, joining planned openings in Indian Land and Concord.

Chipotle opened a Ballantyne outpost Wednesday and will open a Concord drive‑thru next Tuesday; each location is expected to add about 30 jobs in the Charlotte area.

A viral video shows employees doing hair inside a Charlotte Crumbl while cookies were being prepared; the chain temporarily closed the shop and cleaned up.

Daughtry's Bar-B-Que in Morganton will close at the end of the month after 63 years; owners blamed rising costs and staffing shortages in a farewell post.

Taj House has opened in Elizabeth, offering biryanis, tandoori specials, lunch rice bowls and a cocktail-forward drinks list. The new spot occupies the former Big Ben/Carpe Diem space.

A Hyderabad‑style food truck has parked in University City, serving spicy dosas, Chicken 65 and late‑night Indo‑Chinese plates.

Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Café lands at The Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte on July 20 with Caribbean-inflected pastries, sandwiches and soft-serve treats.