Charlie Barefoot & Sons will skip the 2026 N.C. State Fair, ending a family-run tradition that began in 1949.

Anna’s Taqueria opened at 457 West Broadway in South Boston and celebrated with $3.50 super burritos, swag and a Big Papi fundraiser burrito.

MGM Resorts' Drink Las Vegas will bring chefs and mixologists to four Strip resorts Sept. 24 6 627, 2026, with proceeds supporting Keep Memory Alive.

Nadi Plates has opened a new stall at Zócalo Food Park in Walker’s Point and will be part of the park’s World Cup watch‑party lineup this summer.

Iron Hill Brewery is set to reopen its Hershey brewpub on June 1, bringing house-brewed beer, scratch-made food and roughly 90 local jobs back to West Chocolate Avenue.

No Comment — the '80s‑themed wine bar on Central Avenue — will relaunch as a restaurant in early June with a new menu, wine list and interior updates. Owners say the change is meant to match their original vision.

Dan Tsao bought the shuttered Irish Pub at 2007-11 Walnut and plans a commissary kitchen to anchor his expanding EMei restaurants.

The Toasted Yolk opened Monday at 5860 N Mesa St, serving brunch 7 a.m.–3 p.m. with egg-forward plates and weeklong opening specials.

Family-run Melted Wings Winery opens a tasting room in Old Brooklyn with Greek-rooted winemaking, limited Thursday–Saturday hours and a cellar-style vibe. Small batches and a wine slushy are on the menu.

After being displaced from Birkdale Village, Corkscrew is returning to downtown Huntersville with a Holbrook location expected to open in 2026. The move reunites the wine bar with its Lake Norman regulars.

Wow Turkey has opened at 401 Andrew Higgins, centering its menu on 24‑ounce smoked turkey legs stuffed with crawfish, jambalaya and mac and cheese. The new spot lists reservations and a full online menu.

A Waffle House near Ohio State that ran as a delivery-and-carryout hub will close later this year, removing a late-night pickup option for students and neighbors.

The Huguenot, a wine and charcuterie bar from Chad and Lauren Munsey, has a tenant build‑out permit under review for 1039 Hendricks on Jacksonville's Southbank.