Fontana di Vino has closed in SouthPark after less than a year; the owner told the Charlotte Business Journal the decision "is not a negative."

Carmen's Italian Ice plans a new Cabin John Village location in Potomac, bringing dozens of Italian-ice flavors, frozen custard and gelati this spring. The shop will join the center's restaurants and shops.

Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.

Ares Collective will convert Gilbert’s 1918 Clare House into Clare House Social — a pergola‑filled indoor‑outdoor hangout with an outdoor bar, games and TVs, aiming to open summer 2026.

Harland Brewing plans a 2,000-square-foot restaurant and taproom at Mission Bay Golf Course with a golf-facing patio and full food program.

Atlanta's Rreal Tacos will open its first Florida location at 808 N Franklin in downtown Tampa this fall. The chain is known for street tacos and a big agave program.

A Utah pet-food maker voluntarily recalled one lot of freeze-dried Quest cat nuggets after testing showed low vitamin B1; owners in 10 states are urged to check lot numbers.

New Orleans will host the North America's 50 Best Restaurants awards on May 28, 2026, and will also stage Bocuse d'Or and pastry qualifiers at the convention center in July.

After 16 months and insurance delays, Blue Flame Southern reopened Wednesday to long lines, restoring a neighborhood staple. The return brought staff back and steady crowds for classic soul-food plates.

Public notices at 1403 Third Street Promenade name ViviBowl as a takeout tenant, moving into a long-empty unit next to a queued Raising Cane’s.

GA.RA, a garage‑born Vietnamese cafe from three siblings, is opening on Telegraph Avenue with family‑roasted beans, phin coffee and a menu of pandan waffles and nước mắm wings.

Dubai‑born GAIA will open in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth in March, bringing an ice market, charcoal‑grilled fish and a late‑night NYX lounge led by chef Izu Ani.

Who Brew LLC is opening new 7 Brew drive‑thrus in La Vergne and White House this month, with Columbia and Murfreesboro sites showing up in planning filings. The franchisee says local customers helped shape the expansion.