DaBaby’s No Knife Chicken & Waffles is slated to open mid‑July at 700 Atando Ave in north Charlotte, promising chicken-and-waffles, a full bar and late-night hours.

Taichi Bubble Tea opened on Lavista Road in Tucker with a ribbon cutting, tai chi performance and lion dance as city leaders welcomed the new spot. The shop pairs boba with ramen, poke and sushi-style burritos.

New owners say Sweet Lady Jane's Montana Avenue bakery was temporarily closed after missing remodel permits. Phone orders and free local delivery are available while plans are resubmitted.

The Baked Bear is headed to Hoboken, with a downtown Washington Street storefront listed as "coming soon" on the brand's site. No opening date has been released.

Volare is opening a pickup-only Gold Coast outpost that will focus on pizza and pasta to speed carryout orders. The founder signed a five-year lease for the 1,100‑sq‑ft site.

Eat Offbeat’s new Shawarma & Co. opened at Market 57 on Pier 57, bringing Damascus‑style slow‑roasted shawarma and chef‑driven sides to the west‑side food hall.

Katana, the cult-favorite revolving sushi bar, has opened a second location on Coral Way, bringing its signature floating boats closer to downtown Miami.

Permits and signage suggest the shuttered Burgerville at 3504 S.E. 92nd in Lents may reopen as a Panda Express, with owner records tying the parcel to Cherng family trusts.

Ash and Elm says it will not renew its Assembly Building lease; the downtown taproom will remain open through December while staff transition. The cidery will continue retail distribution.

USDA warned certain Private Selection Honey Dijon chicken sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer may have missing egg labeling. Check for lot 15326A and Best If Used By JUN 28.

The LA roadside icon Irv's Burgers will open its third Vegas‑area outpost next Thursday at Green Valley Ranch, with the first 100 customers getting a free Roadside Burger.

A new Subway opened at Legacy Pointe in Mt. Juliet with a $5 footlong grand-opening special and drive‑thru, catering and online ordering.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening a Temple location August 29, promising its signature fingers, a hiring push for first‑time workers and a grand‑opening giveaway.