B‑Side Group’s Lady Funari will take over 222 E. Bland St. in South End, offering a chef‑facing pasta counter, patio seating and a menu of housemade pastas.

Dutch Bros opened a drive‑thru at 2027 Celanese Rd in Rock Hill, serving Nitro cold brew, Rebels and early morning hours for commuters. The move follows the Clutch Coffee conversion.

Rio 150 is opening a Huntersville restaurant near Lake Norman, bringing its famously giant margaritas and Baja‑style menu to the area.

The Greek — Eats & Sweets has opened in Mooresville, serving gyros, build‑your‑own bowls and Greek desserts rooted in family recipes. The spot offers pickup and delivery in the Lake Norman area.

Permit records and local job listings point to a new Insomnia Cookies at 2130 Ayrsley Town Blvd, suggesting a new Charlotte outpost is in the works.

Mecklenburg County led North Carolina in ABC gross sales — about $280M across FY24–25 — with Tito’s Handmade Vodka topping the product lists and a state audit flagging distribution gaps.

An Army veteran and former personal chef opens Sage & Citrus at Camp North End, promising farm‑forward bowls, smoothies and seasonal soups.

Slingshot Social Game Club announced its South End location is permanently closed, leaving a large nightlife space vacant on West Bland Street.

Float Dirty Soda and Ice Cream will bring retro soda‑fountain style and modern dirty‑soda mixes to 1013 Battleground Ave., targeting an August 2026 opening.

Ohio-born Kitchen Social has leased a 4,157 sq ft spot at Cotswold Village for its first Charlotte restaurant.

A vintage Airstream tucked behind Moxie Mercantile is pouring Prosecco, spritzes and flights in Plaza Midwood. Bev aims for an Italian aperitivo vibe with bottles and small bites.

Masija Beer + Bites will close on Thursday after three months; owners thanked guests and teased plans for a new location.

Mestiza Steakhouse is set to replace Gianni’s longtime Union Street home in downtown Concord while Gianni’s has relocated to Gibson Mill. The incoming spot promises steaks and classic sides.