Playa Bowls has inked a multi‑unit franchise deal to bring several shops to the Charlotte area, with the first shop slated for Tega Cay. Local operator Coleen Jeter will lead development across the region.

Banzito’s Tacos is taking its pop‑up success to Old Town Auburn — the food‑truck favorite plans its first permanent shop this fall. The move follows a run at a local taproom while the team builds out the storefront.

Manzanita Roasting is opening a Ramona café this summer, converting a 1920s house into a coffeehouse with breakfast sandwiches, pastries and handcrafted coffee.

Jack's All Day has opened at the gateway to Restaurant Row with a burger-forward menu and evening hours geared to the theater crowd and neighbors. The new spot occupies a corner formerly home to Brasserie Athénée.

San Diego County health inspectors shut down the Pacific Beach location of Ramen Ryoma on June 24 for vermin evidence and improper food holding temperatures — the kind of citation that stings a little more when you look at how many times temperatures have come up before on this restaurant's inspection record.

Raising Cane's confirmed a Rohnert Park opening in September 2027; the chain hasn't announced a specific site yet.

Permit filings show Keke's plans a new cafe at 5301 Sheridan Street in Hollywood, with the brand listing the site as “coming soon.”

Buddy and Lisa Valastro unveiled a renovated Carlo’s Bakery at The Venetian and teased Dolce Notte, a speakeasy inside Buddy V’s Ristorante. The refresh pairs pastries with a cocktail-forward late-night offering.

Nacho Daddy is bringing a 5,000‑sq‑ft Area15 location to Las Vegas with an eight‑foot scorpion over the bar, 206 seats and tableside flaming fajitas.

Botánico Cocina & Social Club will take over Lure’s Midtown dining room, bringing a contemporary Latin menu and social‑club vibe to Crescent Avenue.

A June 16 health inspection at Old Brick Pit Barbeque found vape devices and WD‑40 on food-contact surfaces and several temperature and sanitation violations; the restaurant scored 67. A follow-up inspection is required.

Charlie’s Tavern & Kitchen has opened in Lake Highlands, trading in the Tailgaters footprint for a Cheers‑inspired pub with brunch, late‑night bites and big‑screen sports. The team will host a grand‑opening celebration on June 27.

Seared quietly soft‑launched on White Settlement Road with a prix‑fixe steak dinner, unlimited fries and craft cocktails. The remodeled spot aims for an elevated yet neighborhood vibe.