Welcome summer with a fresh look at the latest culinary news from around the Queen City. Read on for the latest in openings, closings, news to note and events to tempt your palate…

Chef Andres Kaifer and Alex Bridges, known for Customshop in Elizabeth, will open Marina’s Tapas in Summer 2024. Named after Kaifer’s great-grandmother, Marina Martinez, this restaurant will offer authentic Spanish tapas and celebrate North Carolina’s local produce. Chef Dre Cavazos will serve as Chef de Cuisine, bringing creativity and authenticity to the menu, which will feature classic tapas and rotating specials…

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