Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay
Bobby’s Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun is temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen in spring 2026 as Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay with new branding, revamped seating, enhanced design elements, and a new counter service model
Brass & Bone
New Orleans-style restaurant mixed with nightlife planning to open next week
KayNate Island Jam
Family-owned Jamaican restaurant expanding from catering business, featuring authentic jerk chicken, curry dishes, and imported Jamaican spices. Will have 8-10 tables for dining in plus takeout.
7th Street Burger
NYC burger joint known for juicy patties, crispy fries and old-school milkshakes coming to Stamford’s ShopRite Plaza as their first Connecticut location
Norwalk Bagel Co.
Bagel shop from owners of Ridgefield Bagels & Bakes, winners of best bagels in Fairfield County. Second location for the husband and wife team.
Just Salad
Fast-casual restaurant chain focusing on health food and earth-friendly menu. Converting former AT&T store in Cos Cob Plaza. 28 seats, 8-15 employees, operating 10:30am-9pm. Needs Planning & Zoning Commission approval.
Wonder
Wonder food hall expanding in CT with new location in Trumbull between Starbucks and CVS. Company also has locations scheduled to open in Westport in March and Newington in April. Wonder offers menus from various partner vendors in a take-out focused format.
Brass & Bones
New Orleans-style restaurant with nightlife, featuring soul and creole fusion cuisine. Will have monthly comedy nights, weekly open mic nights and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Owned by four partners with combined experience in restaurant, bar and music venue industries.
Fairfield Inn & Suites East Hartford
Dual-branded Marriott hotel with 65 Fairfield Inn & Suites rooms and 80 TownePlace Suites extended-stay rooms. Five-floor, 145-room hotel total with drive-thru Starbucks. Redevelopment of former Holiday Inn/Ramada Inn site.
The Bedford by Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s second restaurant and first on the East Coast, inspired by her 1925 home in Bedford, New York. Menu includes Kurobuta Pork Chop, Niçoise Salad, Big Martha Pierogies, and signature cocktails. Open 7 days for breakfast/dinner, lunch on weekends.