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Fast food chain Zaxbys will be opening its newest Maryland restaurant in Talbot County on July 13, 2026. the company announced. (Courtesy of Zaxbys) 
Jul 10, 2026

Zaxbys to open Eastern Shore location

Fast food chain Zaxbys will be opening its newest Maryland restaurant in Talbot County on July 13, the company announced. 

Adrienne Prout shows a Smith Island cake that was auctioned at the American Cancer Society's third annual An Evening of Hope event at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Nov. 6, 2025. (Vivienne Stearns-Elliott)
Jun 17, 2026

Smith Island cake, MD state dessert, gets new spotlight with ‘trail’

Somerset County will highlight Maryland's state dessert with the Smith Island Cake Trail, launching this summer on the Eastern Shore.

Pizza Delicious in Louisiana made the list. (Lance Traweek/New Orleans CityBusiness)
Jun 10, 2026

2 MD pizzerias named among 50 best places to get a slice in US

The U.S. has been recognized internationally as having some of the best pizza in the world. Add two Maryland spots to that list.

Kaylie M. Santos, 22, of Southbridge, is arraigned in Dudley District Court Friday, June 5. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jun 5, 2026

Ex-McDonald’s worker in french fry case banned from food industry, for now

The former night manager at a McDonald's restaurant is accused of stuffing french fries in her mouth before they were sent to a customer.

Raising Cane's opened its Owings Mills restaurant on June 3, 2026. (Courtesy of Raising Cane's)
Jun 4, 2026

Raising Cane’s opens another Baltimore County location

Raising Cane’s, a fast food restaurant chain known for its chicken fingers, opened its newest Maryland restaurant in Baltimore County.

Emma's Torch is set to open a Silver Spring café on June 12, 2026. (Emma's Torch)
Jun 2, 2026

Nonprofit to open MoCo café, training facility

Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit social enterprise providing culinary training, announced it will open a café and training center in Silver Spring.

A rendering of a multitenant building at Reisterstown Road Plaza in Baltimore. (Tide Realty Capital)
May 19, 2026

New multitenant building coming to Reisterstown Road Plaza

Development is underway for a new building that will bring four national restaurant brands to Reisterstown Road Plaza.

An aerial view of 4 North Park Drive in Hunt Valley's North Park business community. (St. John Properties)
May 6, 2026

Solar provider, café coming to Baltimore County’s North Park

A commercial solar construction company and a family-owned breakfast café will be joining Hunt Valley’s North Park business community. 

Red Run Station, a development in Owings Mills, will soon welcome Cheesesteak & Co. (Hill Management Services)
Apr 20, 2026

Cheesesteak & Co. to open Baltimore County restaurant

Cheesesteak & Co., a sandwich shop offering a variety of cheesesteaks, plans to open a restaurant in Owings Mills’ Red Run Station.

Paris Baguette is set to open in Anne Arundel County's Park Plaza in summer 2026. (Continental Realty Corp.)
Mar 17, 2026

Paris Baguette coming to Anne Arundel County

Paris Baguette, a neighborhood bakery-style café, is set to join Park Plaza this summer, real estate firm Continental Realty Corp. announced.

Sushi chefs prepare food for diners at Uchi, a sushi restaurant in Houston, on June 8, 2025. (REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo)
Feb 27, 2026

Restaurants emerge as bright spot for job growth as consumers seek treats

Upbeat sales made the U.S. restaurant industry a rare bright spot for jobs, with restaurant payrolls ticking up 1% in 2025.

Red Run Station in Owings Mills. (Grain & Berry and Hill Management Services)
Feb 24, 2026

Superfood cafe Grain & Berry coming to Baltimore County

Grain & Berry, a fast-casual superfood cafe, will be opening its first Baltimore County location at Owings Mills’ Red Run Station.