- Australian frozen yoghurt brand Yo-Chi is making its UK and European debut this month with the opening of a site in Notting Hill. - Pizza Express has confirmed Stevenage as the location of the first UK restaurant for Houston Hot Chicken, with the US fried chicken brand set to open its doors in October. - Michelin-starred restaurant Mark Poynton at Caistor Hall is set to close later this month following the departure of its chef patron. Poynton joined the business as a partnership in 2022 and the 35-cover restaurant opened in March 2023 as a tasting menu-only venue. The chef announced his decision on social media with ‘a heavy heart’, saying that his focus would now be on his Ancient Shepherds by Mark Poynton restaurant.