Local label Retta Jane is seeking city approval to open a combined boutique and wine bar in downtown Clayton.

Mordisco Steakhouse opened May 19 on International Drive, centering on Venezuelan carne en vara, tasting menus and a lively cocktail program in a 7,000‑sq‑ft dining room.

Marbella Oyster Bar is an intimate 30-seat raw bar from chef Armando Martin del Campo coming to Encinitas this August/September, serving oysters, crudos and European wines.

Pacifica Del Mar announced it will close in December after nearly 40 years. The Del Mar ocean‑view staple says it will operate through the end of the year.

South Florida barbecue joints are being squeezed by record beef prices as a decades‑low cattle herd and drought push wholesale costs up. Local pitmasters say brisket bills have jumped and menu math is getting tighter.

Botiwalla by Chai Pani opens June 2 at Raleigh Iron Works, bringing kebabs, chaat and boozy slushies from a larger kitchen. The fast‑casual concept brings James Beard flavors to the Triangle.

Nando's PERi-Peri will open its first in‑town Atlanta location at Krog Street Market on Tuesday, taking over the former Bar Mercado stall and bringing flame‑grilled chicken to the BeltLine.

Cook Out is aiming for a late‑May opening at 14016 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, bringing chargrilled burgers, tray combos and dozens of milkshake flavors.

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a full‑service restaurant at the Hotel Bossert, occupying about 3,200 sq ft on the ground floor with a 2028 target.

Roco Kitchen + Coffee has opened in Columbia's Hickory Ridge after a build-out that replaced a former bank branch. The breakfast-focused spot serves tacos, handmade doughnuts and espresso.

Troy Gendusa plans to reopen the original Rivertown cottage as a weekend second location while the main pizzeria continues at a larger Williams Boulevard site.

A beloved Lower Valley bakery has opened a Horizon City shop in the Eastlake corridor, pairing a bakery counter with grocery fare and made-to-order celebration cakes.

A counter-service barbecue window opened at 7870 W. Appleton Ave., serving slow-smoked ribs, grilled meats and classic sides from owner Jeffrey McCloud.