Morty’s Meat & Supply will open a Smokehouse Stage and launch dueling piano nights on March 6, with karaoke, trivia and shareable plates.

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans a Cary location at Alston Town Center, joining Whole Foods and a new Life Time; the franchisee says a Q3 2026 opening is expected.

Gonzales-based Pho Viet is opening a roughly 2,000‑sqft outpost in Long Farm Village, with owners targeting a November 2026 debut.

Augie’s Mussel House & Sports Bar is headed to Annapolis Town Center in late February with a mussel‑centered menu, beer pairings and big‑screen TVs.

Tasting Table named Raleigh’s Mala Pata North Carolina’s best Mexican restaurant, capping a fast rise that included a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. The masa-first menu and bold sauces helped seal the pick.

Guerito's Potranco Road counter abruptly closed after the owners said the landlord ended the lease; the chain pointed customers to its mall locations.

Pastrami Tom's Deli & Grill opened in downtown Cary with Reubens, Cubans, burgers, soups and big East Coast desserts.

Vivi’s Chicken n' Mac will close its Edgewater spot this Saturday and plans a 'coming soon' Severna Park location at 544 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.

A snug British pub in Hayes Valley has quietly sold out nightly since opening, serving scotch eggs, Guinness pie and a much‑praised sticky toffee pudding. The room’s lived‑in charm and roast dinners have pushed it onto local must‑book lists.

Mendocino Farms opened in Persimmon Place, Dublin, and says it will add Mill Valley and Concord locations in 2026.

Chef Sheel Joshi, of Surya fame, is opening Longmont Indian Kitchen at 838 Coffman St. The project promises a European‑influenced, chef‑driven Indian menu; opening date TBA.

Shiroi Hana, a Rittenhouse staple since 1984, closed in January after 41 years. Owners Robert and Patti Moon have listed the building for sale as they step back.

CAVA plans two Tampa Bay locations — one in Lutz and one at Bradenton's Marketplace at Heritage Harbour, expanding the chain's local footprint.