Whataburger will open at 2265 Cross Pointe Dr in Rock Hill, with a targeted April 30, 2026 opening as part of the chain’s Carolinas expansion.

The MICHELIN Guide names Charlotte’s Lang Van and Raleigh’s Brewery Bhavana as top North Carolina spots for Lunar New Year dishes like fried spring rolls and dim sum.

Terminal 1 at RDU has added new restaurants and retail — from Raleigh Beer Garden to an upgraded ACC American Café — as part of the airport’s $2.5B Transform RDU plan.

Olive Garden held a ribbon‑cutting at Eastfield in Selma and is now open, joining big‑box anchors and adding local jobs.

"Food Truck Fridays" returns to John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, offering a variety of local cuisine every Friday evening from May to August, with free entry.

Songbird, a compact cocktail bar and cafe, is headed to East End Market in midtown Raleigh. The owner previously ran a short-lived dry bar downtown.

Bubbakoo's Burritos is opening its first North Carolina restaurant in Durham's Renaissance Village, bringing customizable burritos, tacos and the chain's Chiwawa bites.

Boatman Spirits Co. at Seaboard Station is selling its first bottled vodka and gins; bottles have been available since Feb. 1 and a launch party is set for Feb. 22.

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.

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.

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

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings will join a Raleigh shopping center that recently landed Clyde Cooper's Barbecue. No firm opening date has been announced.

Raleigh Police Department received accreditation from CALEA, showcasing its commitment to training, professionalism, and high standards in law enforcement.