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.

KANVAS Sport + Social will close Sunday after the owner cited repeated nearby violence. The closure adds to recent turnover in Deep Ellum's nightlife scene.

A DQ Grill & Chill is coming to 587 E. Main St. in Canfield this August; the S. Broad Street shop will close Wednesday night. Expanded seating and a dual drive‑thru are part of the plan.

Chili’s is reviving retro interiors — red booths, tile tabletops and a plan to refresh about 10% of U.S. restaurants each year, beginning with Dallas pilots.

A Hong Kong restaurateur opened Fortune Eight on Washington Ave, serving wok‑fired bowls and combos at roughly $13 a meal.

Hey Babe added a 50-seat dining room at The Maverick in East Liberty, offering reservations while the lounge remains walk-in.

The Flying Machine, a runway-side diner at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, must vacate its longtime spot by Oct. 1 after a county lease change. Owners say they’re scrambling for a new home.

Mt. Juliet officials shared a first look at Cocopilla, a new gelato shop promising authentic Italian scoops; no opening date has been announced.

Argentum Coffee and Bakery will take a 1,800‑sq‑ft corner in the New England Building, joining a wave of new downtown cafés.

Archipelago will close Aug. 3 for renovations; owners say they'll cover staff healthcare and aim to reopen this winter.

Satellite ATX, a Circle C restaurant and live‑music staple, will close with final service set for July 26.

MudBugs, a Main Street favorite in Buda, has shuttered its dining room after six years amid reports it failed to pay rent. The restaurant's site still lists catering and takeout options.

The Ellis family has taken over Crystola Roadhouse and plans Southern‑style dishes, weekly events and cabin restorations at the Ute Pass landmark.