Wagamama is set to open a new site next month at Liverpool Shopping Park on Edge Lane. The 3,000 sq ft restaurant joins a growing line-up of food operators at the newly expanded retail destination. 
Coffee#1 has opened its 129th site in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The new location occupies a former Lloyds Bank unit.
Wingstop UK has secured its second Nottingham site, taking over a prominent corner unit in St Peter’s Square previously occupied by McDonald’s. The new location builds on the success of its first Nottingham store at the Cornerhouse leisure complex.
Amorino, the Italian gelato brand known for its rose-shaped scoops, is opening a new parlour in Oxford’s Cornmarket Street. The site was formerly occupied by Burger King and will feature artisan gelato, sorbets, waffles and gelato-filled macarons.
Yummy Collection is launching a new restaurant pop-up called Above at its Mile End venue, The Victoria. The concept celebrates the group’s 20th anniversary and will offer a fresh take on seasonal dining.
Farina, Liverpool’s first “pasta lab”, has officially opened on Richmond Street. Formerly known as Hey Farina, the venue now produces over 15 varieties of fresh pasta daily in an open kitchen, alongside crispy pizza Romana and focaccia sandwiches.
Oakberry has made its Scottish debut with a new site at St James Quarter in Edinburgh. The açai brand, founded in Brazil, offers organic-certified bowls with unlimited toppings and plans further expansion across the UK.
Open Restaurant Group is opening a new casual dining restaurant called Noted in Chester next week. Led by chef Andrew Sheridan, the venue will serve dishes like truffle butter burgers and green Thai fish curry.
KoKoDoo, the Korean fried chicken concept, is preparing to launch its flagship London location at Fulham Broadway. The eat-in and takeaway site will feature the brand’s award-winning chicken and signature sauces.
Velvet Taco, the cult US taco brand, will make its UK debut this November at Broadgate Circle in London. The menu will include globally inspired creations like fish and chip tacos and spicy tikka chicken, plus a full bar serving their Kick Ass Margarita.
Chaiiwala has opened its 107th UK café in Hayes, west London, at Lombardy Retail Park. The Indian street food brand plans to launch eight more stores before the end of the year.
Greggs – The Golden Flake Tavern is opening its first-ever pub in Newcastle this weekend, inside Fenwick department store. The venue will serve Greggs-inspired pub dishes, exclusive beers, and cocktails, and will remain open until February 2025. 
Pizza Pilgrims has confirmed its new Birmingham restaurant will open in November. The brand was recently acquired by McWin-backed L’Osteria.
The Salad Project will open its first neighbourhood site and matcha bar next month at 110 Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill. The all-day dining concept launched in 2021 and continues to grow its London footprint.
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