going far—just across the street (31 W. Allegheny Ave.) to an expanded two-level space that will increase its seating capacity from 100 to about 130. Plans call for three dining rooms, a bar, outdoor deck, and patio tables in the front. Construction also includes a new state-of-the-art kitchen that will allow the restaurant to continue serving favorite Italian dishes plus an expanded menu. Carol Troia,
co-owner of the restaurant with her daughter Lisa, says they're hoping for a September opening.

Cafe Isis in the Graul's shopping center in Timonium says, "Restaurant Sabor coming soon. Fall 2008."

Harris Teeter in Columbia (8620 Guilford Road, 410-290-5902), the region scored a frugal foodie's dream: a luxury food store minus the sky-high price tags. One part traditional grocery store, one part European-style, fresh-foods market, Harris Teeter's 55,000 square feet are chock-full of everyday staples alongside epicurean treats. The North Carolina-based chain is expected to open a Rockville location this month. It also is planning to open a Federal Hill store sometime in 2011.