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New Stores, Restaurants, and Celebrity Chef Dishes Debut in Maryland
From a Brazilian steakhouse to a new food hall with celebrity chef offerings, Maryland businesses are expanding.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:07pm
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Several new businesses and dining options are opening in Maryland, including the closure of five Amazon Fresh stores, the debut of a Brazilian steakhouse, the extension of Howard County's restaurant and craft beverage weeks, and the opening of a new food hall in Annapolis featuring dishes from celebrity chefs.
Why it matters
These new business openings and expansions demonstrate the continued economic activity and evolution of Maryland's retail and dining landscape, providing residents with more dining and shopping options while also highlighting the state's appeal to national chains and celebrity chefs.
The details
Amazon is closing five of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in Maryland, though some could potentially be converted into Whole Foods locations. The new Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse has opened its first Maryland location, offering an immersive churrasco-style dining experience. Due to recent winter weather, Howard County has extended its popular Restaurant Weeks and Craft Beverage Weeks programs. The new Annapolis Wonder food hall is debuting soon, featuring dishes from celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and Michael Symon.
- The Amazon Fresh store closures were recently announced.
- The Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse has officially opened its doors.
- Howard County's Restaurant Weeks and Craft Beverage Weeks have been extended through February 8th.
- The Annapolis Wonder food hall is set to open in February.
The players
Amazon
The giant online retailer that is closing five of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in Maryland, though some could potentially be converted into Whole Foods locations.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
A churrasco-style steakhouse that has opened its first location in Maryland, offering fire-roasted meats and an immersive dining experience.
Visit Howard County
The organization that has extended Howard County's popular Restaurant Weeks and Craft Beverage Weeks programs due to recent winter weather.
Annapolis Wonder
A new food hall opening soon in Annapolis that will feature dishes from celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and Michael Symon.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
These new business openings and expansions in Maryland demonstrate the state's continued economic vitality and appeal to both national chains and celebrity chefs, providing residents with more diverse dining and shopping options.
