KIN Social
KIN Social is a new waterfront seasonal dining concept presented as ‘A Quartiere Project’ by the team behind The Quartiere restaurant. It will feature globally inspired shareable cuisine, an inventive cocktail program, and a social atmosphere overlooking the harbor. The space was formerly occupied by Mexicue, which closed in 2025. Opening was postponed from July […]
Goodies
Goodies, a family-owned fried seafood, burgers, hot dogs, and all-day breakfast eatery with locations in Milford and Orange CT, is opening a third location in Derby at the former Apollo Pizza space at 235 Roosevelt Drive (Route 34). Owner Nick Vlastaris is targeting a November 2026 opening. Interior demolition is underway and exterior upgrades are […]
Residence Inn by Marriott at Steelpointe Harbor
142-room extended-stay waterfront hotel, part of the mixed-use Steelpointe Harbor development. Features ground-floor amenity spaces and exterior sports court. Will be first hotel in Bridgeport since 2022. KBE Building Corp. is construction manager at risk.
Dumpling Eatery
New takeout dumpling restaurant replacing former Mike’s Pizza at 28 Church St in Naugatuck, CT. Owner Jin Bing Lin, a Connecticut restaurateur who also owns Tomo 68, Ramen N Bao, and Natural Kitchen, plans to open in late fall 2026. The 1,000 sq ft restaurant will focus on New York-style take-and-go dumplings including pork, beef, […]
Milestone Restaurant
Milestone Restaurant, with existing locations in Mystic and Georgetown CT, will open a third location at The Shops at Somerset Square in Glastonbury in early 2027, in the former Max Amore space. Known for neighborhood hospitality, quality food, craft cocktails, and live music. Owner Peter Fine has a three-decade career in restaurant and retail. Article […]
Jefferson Fry Co.
Irish-style chip shop chain Jefferson Fry Co. is opening a new flagship location in Avon, CT in the former Five Guys restaurant space. Owner Emmet Moore is also opening a new Middletown location near end of 2026 while closing the Hartford Parkville Market location. The Avon store features real brick walls and galvanized metal wainscotting. […]
Jersey Mike’s
New Jersey Mike’s location coming to Ellington, CT operated by franchisee group Four Shore Subs. Previously expected to open in May 2026 but delayed; updated opening date not provided. Open interviews scheduled June 5-8, 2026. Full-time employees eligible for health insurance and 401(k).
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is set to open in July 2026 at The Shops at Farmington Valley in Canton, CT. Known for 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, flat-top Vienna beef dogs, frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, craft beer and wine. Additional openings at the same center include Ramen + Bao and Wonder (also 2026), and […]
Milestone Restaurant
Milestone Restaurant, with existing locations in Mystic and Georgetown CT, will open a third location at The Shops at Somerset Square in Glastonbury in early 2027, in the former Max Amore space. Known for neighborhood hospitality, quality food, craft cocktails, and live music. Owner Peter Fine has a three-decade career in restaurant and retail. Article […]
Jefferson Fry Co.
Irish-style chip shop chain Jefferson Fry Co. is opening a new flagship location in Avon, CT in the former Five Guys restaurant space. Owner Emmet Moore is also opening a new Middletown location near end of 2026 while closing the Hartford Parkville Market location. The Avon store features real brick walls and galvanized metal wainscotting. […]