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The Bristol Bazaar has opened its new location in Milford! The Bristol Bazaar is now open at Connecticut Post Mall! The marketplace is located on the mall's second floor, in the former Abercrombie space. The new location is your new destination for gifts, workshops, and fun finds! The Bristol Bazaar is a curated, boutique-style marketplace where shopping and community come together; featuring dozens of Connecticut's artisans and makers. The space includes highly-immersive themes, transporting shoppers into a new world. The vendors have their individual spaces, but it is all handled through a single checkout station in the marketplace. This is second location of The Bristol Bazaar; the original opened in 2023 at 67 Race Street in Bristol. The Bristol location features Yellow King Brews (a coffee shop & craft bar) along with classroom space and makerspaces. The Bristol location was voted Best Gift Shop in CT in 2025.
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Paris Baguette is NOW OPEN in Cheshire! The new bakery is located at 1973 Highland Avenue in Cheshire, part of The Shops at Stonebridge development. Paris Baguette is located at the end unit next to Club Pilates. The bakery chain sells fresh-baked pastries, artisanal breads, cakes, donuts, savory pastries, salads, sandwiches, wraps, Lavazza coffee, espresso beverages, frappes, smoothies, and much more! Check out their full menu here: https://parisbaguette.com/menu Paris Baguette is a South Korean-based chain of bakery cafes with over 200 locations in the United States and 3,600 locations around the globe. They have plans to expand to 1,000 location in North America by 2030. The chain now has 2 locations in Connecticut including Cheshire and West Hartford; with new locations under construction in Norwalk, Fairfield, and Danbury. Find them at 1973 Highland Avenue in Cheshire They are open daily from 6am to 9:30pm 
Umi Hotpot Sushi Seafood Buffet will be opening its doors this Friday, July 3rd! The new Asian buffet will now open its doors on July 3rd according to management! The buffet is located 61 Washington Avenue in North Haven, replacing the former Hantang Buffet that closed in 2018. The buffet offers a delicious variety of fresh sushi, seafood, and international dishes in a welcoming atmosphere. You'll find other options including grill items, Wok-made entrees, hot-pot, ramen, and plenty of desserts. Stop in from July 3rd to July 31st for their special grand opening feature: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BAKED FRESH LOBSTER WITH CHEESE! Plus, enjoy an incredible spread of fresh sushi, hotpot, snow crab legs, oysters, premium meats, and so much more! Check them out this Friday! Reserve your seats online at https://www.umibuffet.com/ Find them at 61 Washington Avenue in North Haven Their hours are: Sunday through Thursday 11am-10pm Friday & Saturday 11am-10:30pm 
A new tenant is coming to Meriden Mall!
Legendz Barber Academy is coming soon to the Meriden Mall. The new business will take over two vacant spaces on the mall’s first floor next to the former Ruby Tuesday. The new school is planned to open in July in the former Regis Salon & Nail Box spaces. They will teach prospective barbers the necessary skills to excel in the field. The academy will eventually offer their services to the public at a lower cost than typical barbershops. The academy is built on team work, 2 local business teamed up to bring the academy to fruition. Congratulations to Legendz Barbershop and Elite Bail Bonds! Look for them to open this July! Legendz joins a growing list of newer tenants at the mall including Adventure Palace, Universal Hotel Furniture Liquidators, Santos Kitchen Event Space, Moz.pizza and others. A new basketball training facility is now under construction in the mall as well. 
North Haven’s newest retro-themed restaurant has set its opening date!
Gas Burgers will be opening its doors on July 15th at 277 State Street in North Haven! The new eatery has turned the former gas station into a retro 1950s style burger joint. The exterior has been restored while the interior has been transformed into a state of the art retro-style restaurant. The restaurant features mouthwatering smash-burgers, fries, beer battered onion rings, hot dogs, cocktails, beer, milkshakes, ice cream, and much more! Gluten free buns are available for burgers. Make sure to try their signature items like The Classic Tune Up Burger, The Garage Dog, and World’s Best Key Lime Pie (gf)! They have added a new outdoor space with fire pits, bocce, cornhole, live music, and much more old-school fun for the whole family. The new venture is owned by Chris Allen, a North Haven resident. A new ice cream shop has opened in West Haven! Coastal Cone Creamery is now open at 270 Captain Thomas Boulevard in West Haven, the former Savin Rock Surf Shop space. They are currently in their soft opening period with a grand opening celebration to be announced soon. The new ice cream shop serves hard ice cream, sundaes, and many more frozen treats! Check them out for a list of their current flavors. Make sure to follow their Instagram below for more information on their grand opening celebration! Find them here: https://www.instagram.com/coastalconecreamery/ 
A new Pan-Asian restaurant will open its doors tomorrow in Meriden!
Daisuki Ran will open tomorrow (June 20th) at 34 River Road in Meriden, the former home of Avanti & Fox Osteria. At Daisuki Ran, every dish is a celebration of heritage and togetherness. The new eatery bring flavors from across Asia—Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, China, and beyond—into a refined dining experience where love and respect are the secret ingredients. On their menu you’ll find sushi, wok entrees, rice bowls, steaks, noodle dishes, and much more! Find their menu online here: https://order.toasttab.com/.../daisuki-ran-llc-34-river-road Find them at 34 River Road in Meriden Their hours are: Sunday through Thursday 4pm-9:30pm Friday & Saturday 4pm-10pm Lunch Hours Coming Soon! A new restaurant is coming to Naugatuck!
Dumpling Eatery is coming soon to 28 Church Street in Naugatuck, the former home of Mike's Pizza Palace. Mike's closed in November after 50 years of business. The new restaurant will serve a wide variety of dumplings as well as bubble tea/boba, appetizers, and more. The restaurant will be take-out only with no dine-in service planned. Dumpling Eatery will be owned by Jin Bing Lin, the owner of numerous Asian-food concepts throughout Connecticut including Ramen & Bao, Tomo 68, and others. Look for them to open later this year!
A new Italian Cafe has opened in Guilford! Ciao! Angie is now open at 51 Whitfield Street in Guilford! The new Italian cafe features breakfast & lunch options to satisfy anyone's palette. On their menu you will find breakfast offerings, espresso-based drinks (iced or hot), coffees, paninis (pressed on your choice of focaccia, cornetto, or brioche), salads, soups, pastries, desserts, and much more! FInd their full menu on their website here: https://ciaoangie.com/ Ciao! Angie is more than a name to the family… it’s a spirit, a presence, and a way of gathering. It honors Angeline “Angie” Balzano, a fiercely Italian matriarch whose warmth, confidence, and generosity still linger wherever people come together around a table. This is Angie’s table, and everyone is welcome. Here, we cook, we gather, we remember… just as Angie would have wanted. Follow them on Instagram @ciaoangieofficial or here: https://www.instagram.com/ciaoangieofficial?igsh=MWJ4aXJ0aTVwMW9ucA== Find them at 51 Whitfield Street in Guilford They are open daily from 8am to 5pm
Crumbl Cookies has permanently closed its Milford location.
The Crumbl Cookies location at 1642 Boston Post Road in Milford has closed its doors after 3 1/2 years of business. The cookie shop was located inside the Milford Marketplace shopping center. The business’ last day appears to have been June 13th. This is the second loss for the shopping center this week. Plan B Burger Bar permanently closed its location in the plaza effective at the end of business on June 14th. Crumbl Cookies still has Connecticut locations in Stamford, Fairfield, Manchester, West Hartford, Avon, Shelton, Danbury, North Haven, and Waterbury. A planned location in Meriden has also been cancelled.
7th Street Burger has set the opening date for its first Connecticut location! The new 7th Street Burger at 1054 Chapel Street in New Haven is planning to open on June 29th according to the restaurant's website! Craveable smash burgers, loaded fries, and late-night bites. The no-frills menu allows them to focus on the quality of the products they sell. 7th Street Burger serves fast, greasy goodness. Find their full menu online at https://www.7thStreetBurger.com/ The New Haven location will be joined by a new location in Stamford, scheduled to open in early November. The chain currently has dozens of locations throughout New York, Washington DC, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Stop in and try them out on June 29th! Opening date is subject to change depending on final inspections, I will update this post if anything changes. Date is currently posted here: https://locations.7thstreetburger.com/.../1048-chapel-street  
A new restaurant is coming to Southbury!
Farmers Tavern is coming soon to 730 Main Street South in Southbury. The new restaurant replaces Sake Asian Fusion which closed on May 31st. The space will now be home to an entirely new concept featuring fresh seafood, prime steaks, gourmet burgers, farm-fresh vegetables, and so much more. Farmers Tavern is planned to open in mid-July! 
Just Salad is NOW OPEN in Milford!
The new create-your-own-salad restaurant has opened its doors at 1460 Boston Post Road in Milford, the former Boston Market space. The menu for the restaurant chain includes a large variety of salads, build-your-own salad, rice bowls, wraps, smoothies, 'market plates', and much more. The menu features both vegan and gluten free options for customers with those dietary restrictions. Just Salad now has 5 locations in Connecticut including West Hartford, Milford, Norwalk, Fairfield, and Westport. Find them at 1460 Boston Post Road in Milford They are open daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm 
Starbucks has delayed the opening of its North Branford location!
The coffee shop was planned to open its doors today, June 12th, at 286 Branford Road in North Branford. They announced early today they will not be opening as planned. A new opening date has not been announced. The location cites construction set-backs as the reason for the delay. Stay tuned for an updated opening date! A new vintage shop has opened in Hamden!
The Modern/Vintage Shop has opened its doors; the shop is located at 2586 Whitney Avenue in Hamden. The new shop offers a fresh take on thrifting. The store carries a curated collection of vintage and modern items including furniture, clothing, homeware, decor, and much more! Help to save the earth while saving money. Join them for their grand opening celebration on June 18 through June 20th! Find them at 2586 Whitney Avenue in Hamden A new interactive entertainment venue is coming to Cheshire!
Squarena is coming soon to 830 South Main Street in Cheshire, in the Bovano Plaza! Squarena is a new fun gaming experience designed for small groups. The concept is based on a digital landscape made up of lit floor & wall tiles that change, creating a fun and exciting interactive challenge for groups. Tiles are green, red, or blue. Green are safe, Blue are targets, and red means you lose a life. Watch a video of the game in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N52ugmiVNkY The new gaming arena will feature 3 private gaming rooms and a party room; occupying 3,000 square feet of space. A special permit for the project was approved at the May 11th Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. No timeline has been announced for their opening. This will be the first Connecticut location for the growing franchise. They currently have locations in Times Square NYC, Queens NY, and San Diego CA. 
A new inpatient medical facility is being proposed for Branford!
A residential home and adjacent land at 596-614 East Main Street could become home to Encompass Health, a new 48-bed facility with associated medical offices and support spaces. Plans alsocall for a potential phase 2 of the development would feature an additional 30-beds. The proposed facility will provide rehabilitative care for individuals recovering from serious illness or injury. Encompass does not provide drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation services. The building home to The Hilltop Gallery would remain alongside the new facility. The project will be heard at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on June 23rd at 7pm. Find the agenda for the meeting here: https://www.branford-ct.gov/.../Vie.../Agenda/_06232026-3734 and associated documents here: https://branfordct.portal.opengov.com/records/504247 
Kaos Speakeasy•Steakhouse•Pizza House has announced its indefinite closure in Milford.
The restaurant posted on its social media the following statement: "After much consideration, KAOS is closed until further notice. We are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, and memories shared with us throughout this journey. Thank you to every guest, friend, family member, and staff member who helped make KAOS what it was. From all of us, thank you for being part of the KAOS family." Kaos officially opened its doors in March at 354 Woodmont Avenue in Milford. The restaurant featured a speakeasy section as well as the main restaurant & bar. The menu has a variety of steaks, pizzas, sandwiches, and much more. Stay tuned for any updates on a future reopening. CHESHIRE SCOOP: Update on The Shops at Stone Bridge! Here is what is open and what is coming soon!6/8/2026 Update on The Shops at Stone Bridge! Many tenants are now open with more coming soon.
The new shopping center is located at 2061 Highland Avenue in Cheshire. The development finished major construction earlier this year with phased tenant openings starting in late 2025. The majority of tenants are now open with more opening soon. Check out the list below! NOW OPEN: •Whole Foods Market •J Crew Factory •Lovesac •Chase Bank •Starbucks •Blender Bar •Saybrook Home •Club Pilates •BIRDCODE •Shake Shack •Verizon •Harvey & Lewis Opticians •Chipotle •Barnes & Noble •TJ Maxx •Choice Pet •Hartford Healthcare - Go Health Urgent Care •Sephora •Atlantis Gas Station •Dunkin COMING SOON: •Blu Pointe Prime Steak & Seafood - Opening this fall! •Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Opening this summer! •Ramen & Bao (R&B) - Stay tuned for an opening announcement! •Paris Baguette - Stay tuned for an opening announcement! •Oasis Nails & Spa (previously announced as 90's Nails) •Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa •Kay Jewelers •The Goddard School (part of the overall Stone Bridge development) •Homewood Suites (part of the overall Stone Bridge development) •Centurion Wealth Management (part of the overall Stone Bridge development) The development is owned by Regency Centers and leased by Regency and Charter Realty. The lone remaining vacancy is close to being leased! 
Plan b Burger Bar will be closing its Milford location.
The restaurant’s final day of operation will be June 14th according to staff at the restaurant. Plan B is located at 1638 Boston Post Road in Milford, part of the Milford Marketplace shopping center. Plan B originally opened in Milford in the fall of 2011 to great fanfare. The locally owned chain has closed numerous locations in previous years including West Hartford, Hartford, Springfield, Southington, Fairfield, and Stamford. After Milford’s closure they will operate 2 locations, Simsbury and Glastonbury. We wish employees the best of luck in their next endeavours. If you are looking for new employment Milford and Orange have a number of new restaurants that have recently opened or are opening soon including Safari Coffee, Yemerica Coffee, Genesis Brunch Co, Just Salad, and many others. Please check with them for any openings. If any other restaurants are hiring, please put your contact info in the comment section. What restaurant would you like to see open in this space next? Comment below! 
A new retro-style restaurant with outdoor entertainment is coming soon to North Haven this summer!
Gas Burgers will be opening its doors later this month at 277 State Street in North Haven! The new eatery has turned the former gas station into a retro 1950s style burger joint. The exterior has been restored while the interior has been transformed into a state of the art retro-style restaurant. The restaurant will feature mouthwatering smash-burgers, milk shakes, ice cream, and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy their outdoor space with fire pits, bocce, cornhole, live music, and much more old-school fun for the whole family. The new venture will be owned by Chris Allen, a North Haven resident. The new restaurant is getting close to opening. Stay tuned to their social media pages for an exact opening date. Follow them here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JSDHqS1Vy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Naugatuck’s new dirty soda and drink shop has set its opening date!
Mercado and Sips will be opening its doors tomorrow, June 6th! They will be open on June 6th from 11am to 8pm and June 7th from 10am to 6pm. The shop is located at 134 Church Street in Naugatuck, near Church Street Creamery. On their menu you will find a variety of beverages including dirty sodas, coffee, espresso drinks, lemonade, teas, baked goods, and much more! You’ll also find locally made goods for sale in their space. What is a dirty soda you might ask? It’s a soda of your choice mixed with a variety of creamers, flavors, and mix-ins! Full customizable or pick a pre-selected combos! Stop in this weekend and check them out! 
A new Chick-Fil-A is coming soon to Milford!
The new location will be coming soon to Milford Crossing Shopping Center at 1357 Boston Post Road in Milford. The new Chick-Fil-A will be constructed in the parking lot near Barnes & Noble. A settlement was approved at last night’s Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. The project was originally proposed and reject roughly 9 months ago after concerns were raised about traffic flow in the plaza. These concerns have been address as part of the settlement, as well as some aesthetics improvements. Chick-Fil-A currently has 17 Connecticut locations. The next closest locations to Milford are North Haven and West Haven. 
Starbucks has set its opening date in North Branford!
The new coffee shop will open on June 12th at 286 Branford Road in North Branford. Starbucks' newest location features the latest prototype store with spacious and cozy dining room, patio, and drive thru. The coffee shop was originally planned to open on May 29th, then delayed until June 5th, and now they are planned to open on June 12th according to their social media manager. Follow them on Instagram here for further updates: https://www.instagram.com/northbranford_starbucks/ 
Goodbye TGI Fridays, Hello Raising Cane’s!
Demolition is now underway on the former TGI Fridays’ building at 335 Union Street in Waterbury, part of the Brass Mill Commons shopping center. The space will soon be replaced with a new Raising Cane’s restaurant. Raising Cane’s will build a new restaurant on the site, complete with their twin drive thru lanes, disco-ball & memorabilia adorned dining room, and a small outdoor patio. The building will be roughly 3,500 square feet. Once the existing building and foundation are completely removed, construction will begin on the new building with an early 2027 opening planned. This will be Raising Cane’s 6th CT location behind Manchester, Milford, Enfield, Simsbury, and Wethersfield. More locations are in development for the State. Raising Cane's specializes in chicken fingers. Their limited menu features chicken fingers, texas toast, fries, coleslaw, and chicken sandwiches. They are also known for their sweet tea and lemonade. |
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