Beloved Restaurants Close + 4 Groceries Shutter + Toy Stores Return: MD Business

Business news was a mixed bag last week in Maryland. A popular Edgewater restaurant has closed after 23 months in business, while an Annapolis restaurant shuttered recently only 12 months after opening. And, a grocery chain made plans to shutter four locations across the state.

Patch also rounded up what favorite retailers across the state closed in 2025, marking the end of an era for some long-running businesses.

But, a beloved toy store is back, at least for the holidays if not longer; and a Maryland Lottery player won $1 million.

Read below to learn which businesses have closed recently across the state.

Edgewater Restaurant Closes 'With Heavy Heart' Amid Potential Sale

A restaurant after a run of nearly two years in Anne Arundel County. The management of 100 Lots Kitchen + Bar shut its doors in Edgewater "with a heavy heart" amid the eatery's potential sale.

Restaurant Explains Why It Closed At Annapolis Town Center

An Italian restaurant closed in the Annapolis Town Center, one year after the eatery was sold. Tuscan Prime's new owners took over in October 2024 and rebranded the business as Cavalli, but parking issues forced the restaurant to shutter.

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Chain Closing 4 More Grocery Stores In MD

Four more grocery stores in one chain will close in Maryland, including three in Prince George's County and one in Montgomery County.

These Retailers Permanently Closed In MD In 2025

The holiday shopping season is almost upon us, and Maryland consumers might be surprised to see that some of their favorite brick-and-mortar stores have disappeared since they last checked off gifts on Santa’s list.

Popular Toy Store Returning With New Anne Arundel County Location

A popular toy store is opening a new location in Anne Arundel County. The chain previously closed all of its stand-alone shops.

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