Bruegger’s Bagels and Caribou Coffee at Park Road will close next Tuesday, leaving a 4,600+ sq ft suite open. The Charlotte Ledger says Charlotte Running Co. may move in.

Moe's Original BBQ opens a new Monroe restaurant next Tuesday, bringing Alabama-style smoked meats, house sauces and classic Southern sides to the Charlotte area.

Paul Manley’s Packard Tavern will open in Packard Place next Monday with wood-fired dishes, oysters and classic cocktails. The 4,800‑sq‑ft spot replaces the former Bar One.

Neese’s Country Sausage paused parts of production after FSIS found environmental Listeria; Charlotte shelves remain thin while the family brand works through remediation.

A West Virginia Tex‑Mex favorite reopens this week in Cornelius, bringing tacos, chimichangas and scratch margaritas to the former Waterman spot. The opening blends nostalgia with a refreshed menu and a new patio.

CLT Airport announced a new Atrium restaurant serving made‑to‑order burgers, salads and a full bar. The airport shared menu highlights but did not name an operator or opening date.

Cook Out bought five Thomasville parcels and lists a Charlotte address at Woodland Beaver Road, signaling continued regional expansion. Early signs include consolidated lots and a company-listed Charlotte site.

Italo, a pasta house from local restaurateurs, has taken over the former Cicchetti corner at 100 N Tryon in Uptown Charlotte; the menu highlights handmade pasta and daily focaccia.

Kindred in Davidson is closed after a small fire and sprinkler activation left parts of the restaurant water‑damaged. Owners say all staff are safe and repairs are underway.

Emmy Lou’s is launching a monthly wine club in Dilworth with three- and six-bottle curated deliveries and local pickup or delivery.

Heartbutter, a Black- and woman-owned nonalcoholic bar, will preview its menu at pop-ups this summer starting June 25 at CHNO Coffee, with guests voting on signature drinks.

Plaza Midwood’s popular seafood food truck 33rd & Main is closing, with owners citing rising food and fuel costs and thanking customers for years of support.

A preview for Honey Pies BBQ & SmokeHouse drew a line down Sunset Road and sold out, postponing the grand opening. The Texas-style spot replaces Bubba’s and leans on brisket and big ribs.