WNBA guard Kayla McBride and her sister are opening 1122 Coffee Company at NOVI Flats in downtown Concord, targeting a September opening.

Gateaux Pastries will close its Speer Boulevard retail shop on Aug. 29; wedding and celebratory cake orders will be completed through the end of 2026.

Haraz Coffee House has opened its first Minnesota location in Lyn‑Lake, taking over the former Iron Door Pub with a menu focused on Yemeni‑style coffee and extended evening hours.

A new European-style café called The Carriage House will open at the former Secret Garden spot on Cheesman Park, with a phased rollout starting July 28. The menu features Novo Coffee, Black Box pastries and contributions from pastry chef Melissa Yanc.

Sizzling Spicy Pizza and Wings plans a Pearland location on W. Broadway, offering halal and zabiha pies, wings and South Asian–inspired sides.

South Block, the D.C.-area açaí and smoothie chain, will open its first Triangle location in Raleigh's North Hills next to bartaco in early 2027.

Homies, the viral Montreal‑born doughnut chain, has listed 23780 Michigan Ave in Dearborn as "coming soon." Expect colorful pizza‑style doughnuts, Dubai chocolate and milkshakes.

Washington, D.C.'s &pizza is coming to The Interlock in West Midtown, bringing its signature oblong pies to the mixed‑use development. No opening date has been announced.

Seminole Heights staple Southern Brewing & Winemaking is closing as owners Brian and Kelly Fenstermacher retire. The taproom and homebrew shop will wind down in about four to six weeks.

Linworth Grill, a Persian‑fusion restaurant in Linworth, has closed after less than a year. The owner says he’s scouting a new site in the Columbus area.

James Beard winner Kevin Nashan plans a chef-driven tavern at Ballpark Village. Job postings list the concept as The Clydesdale and hiring has begun.

City Council approved Crescent City Cafe’s permit to open a pay‑what‑you‑can breakfast and brunch spot at 4807 Magazine Street, aiming to serve neighbors across incomes.

Oberon, the New Museum’s first full‑service restaurant, opened July 7 in the museum’s expanded Bowery wing. The cork‑lined dining room pairs a vegetable‑forward menu with artist collaborations.