County inspection reports show two Valley food sites were cited for 12 violations, including expired curry and signs of mold on tamarinds. Local outlets and the county logs list the details.

Raleigh’s Longleaf Swine is taking over Luna’s downtown Carrboro spot and plans to open a Carrboro outpost later this year. The move brings the whole‑hog smoke to the Chapel Hill‑Carrboro scene.

Matilda’s All‑Day Cafe brings First Place Coffee’s truck menu indoors to a restored bungalow on Roosevelt Row with coffee, pastries and a small bar program.

Fuego Noble Steakhouse is coming to Antioch’s Bell Road with steaks, seafood, live music and a private events room. The team has already started hiring.

A Chelsea diner that served residents of Selis Manor closed on Feb. 22 after lease talks collapsed, leaving longtime patrons and staff uncertain. Owner Alexandros Grimpas hopes to reopen nearby.

JP's Pastry, a certified gluten-free bakery from Benson, will open at 7072 Highway 751 in Durham with a March 14 grand opening featuring giveaways and free samples.

Checker Bar will reopen March 4, 2026 after a 2025 basement fire; owner Timothy Tharp says months of cleaning and repairs readied the Cadillac Square favorite.

Firehouse Subs plans to open at 15 Ken Pratt Blvd in Harvest Junction; franchisee Scott Highland is listed and no public opening date has been set.

Purpose Brew Works, a 4,500‑sq‑ft taproom from Terry Nagy and Scott Hemrock, starts soft openings in Chesterland this week with a German‑leaning taplist and a small menu.

Third Space Brewing has pitched a seasonal beer garden at Liberty Heights Park for summer 2026, proposing weekend service from June through August pending council approval.

Longtime Highland Park Italian spot Joseph Tambellini is closed 'until further notice,' according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. The Bryant Street restaurant opened in 2007.

Sno‑ball season kicked off early across Greater New Orleans this week, with 14 stands — from Hansen's to Chance In Hell — already serving shaved‑ice favorites.

A neon-clad arcade and boba counter has opened in AsiaTown at 3133 Payne Ave., pairing claw machines with bubble tea and rotating imported snacks.