A 1951 Cary service station will reopen this August as Lloyd’s Full Service, a new restaurant from Early Bird Night Owl with a patio, retro van bar and seasonal menu.

South Block, the D.C.-area açaí and smoothie chain, will open its first Triangle location in Raleigh's North Hills next to bartaco in early 2027.

Greensboro-based Biscuitville paid $1.62M for a second Kernersville site at the end of June as the breakfast chain plots more openings across the Carolinas.

Kahlovera is opening a West Franklin Street outpost in Chapel Hill this week — the taco truck’s third Triangle location.

Charlottesville's Pikasso Swig is opening a Fayetteville Street outpost, pairing cocktails with hands‑on craft projects and private‑party packages in downtown Raleigh.

Q‑Hall, a queer‑owned women’s sports bar, is due to open in Asheville this fall and promises every TV will play women’s athletics while hosting community events.

Postino is coming to University Place in Chapel Hill with indoor dining, a large patio and a rotating wine-and-shared-plates menu; no opening date yet.

Red Lotus, a Chapel Hill staple since 2006, announced a permanent closure on June 30. Staff say a new Asian restaurant is slated to take the space in August.

M Pocha has closed and chef Michael Lee is converting the downtown Durham spot into M Nikkei, a Japanese‑Peruvian robatayaki and sushi handroll concept expected this summer.

Little Bull is relocating from Mangum Street to a renovated downtown building at 301 E. Chapel Hill and will reopen on Aug. 3 with a larger kitchen and rooftop plans.

Triangle Wine Company has closed all Triangle stores after more than a decade; owners blamed political and economic pressures and cancelled permits. Local regulators say missed renewals were cancelled June 1.

Richmond’s Lucky AF is coming to Raleigh’s Ridgewood Shopping Center; construction starts soon and an opening is targeted for early next year.

After more than a decade, True Flavors Diner in South Durham will close by the end of June. Owner Sidney Coves cites rising costs and will focus on Reno’s Cheesesteaks.