Market on Morehead is lining up a mid‑May debut in South End with a $6M buildout, a 25‑ft Jumbotron and a dog‑friendly patio. Owners expect the spot to be a busy dining and events hub.

An outdoor-first taco counter and heated patio from the teams behind Moo & Brew and Bocao Sushi is set to open in Plaza Midwood this spring.

Karak House Coffee plans an August 2026 Uptown opening at 220 N. Pine St., bringing karak tea and spice-forward desserts to downtown.

Finders Coffee is opening a South End shop at 1617 S Tryon this summer, focused on espresso, matcha and a four‑ingredient Basque‑style cheesecake. Soft and grand opening dates are targeted for mid‑July and mid‑August.

Seaboard South End at 3232 South Blvd is being retooled under new management into three concepts: a steakhouse, a jungle‑themed nightlife garden and an events/co‑working space.

Orrman’s Cheese Shop is moving from its 7th Street market stall to a Selwyn Avenue storefront in Myers Park, bringing 100+ cheeses and a small dine-in menu. The grand opening is set for May 4.

Sharigato, a 24-seat hand-roll sushi bar by chef Shari Lynne Robins, is set to open at The Joinery in Optimist Park, serving made‑to‑order hand rolls and Japanese‑inspired drinks.

A $3.7M building permit has been issued for Little Alley Steakhouse’s long‑delayed Uptown Charlotte project, reviving plans first announced in 2020.

Kulture NoDa quietly opened in NoDa this week, translating Renaldo's takeout hits into oxtail pizza, loaded pastas and cocktails at 3228 N Davidson St.

AJ Sankofa is turning his Optimist Hall stall into a four‑seat tasting counter, pairing inventive multi‑course plates with wine and showcasing dishes like lion’s mane and coffee‑roasted squash ravioli.

Raleigh’s 321 Coffee is rolling into Costco stores statewide with a two‑pound 'Elevate' medium roast — a significant retail win for the inclusion‑focused roaster.

B-Side Sound Bar opens May 1 in South End, replacing BackStage Lounge with vinyl-first DJs, Void speakers and a Mediterranean-Mexican small-plates menu.

Family-owned Breakfastime plans three new locations across the Triad and Charlotte suburbs, including a Kernersville site at 1510 Abbotts Creek Circle slated for late 2026.