Paris Baguette is planning multiple new locations in Connecticut!
The Frenh-inspired Korean bakery chain has new locations planned in Norwalk, Fairfield, and Cheshire! The bakery officially open their first CT location in West Hartford in December. -The new Norwalk bakery will be located at 500 Connecticut Avenue, part of the Darinor Plaza; home to Kohls and Old Navy. The bakery will occupy 3,300 square feet next to Five Below. -The new Fairfield bakery will be located at 1982 Black Rock Turnpike, part of the Fairway Plaza. The new bakery replaces the short-lived Bont Vet clinic in the plaza. The bakery will occupy 3,063 square feet next to CVS. -The new Cheshire location will be located at 1973 Highland Avenue, part of The Shops at Stone Bridge development! The bakery is under construction now, occupying roughly 3,450 square feet of space. Look for them to open this spring/summer! The bakery chain sells pastries, cakes, donuts, savory pastries, salads, sandwiches, wraps, coffees including espresso beverages, loaves of bread, frappes, smoothies, and much more! Check out their full menu here: https://parisbaguette.com/menu Where would you like to see them open next? Comment below!
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MULTI-TOWN SCOOP: 7 Brew planning new locations in Waterbury, Middletown, and New Milford!2/27/2026 
7 Brew Coffee is planning 2 more CT locations in addition to the New Milford location we reported on yesterday!
The drive-thru coffee chain is eyeing new CT locations in Waterbury, Middletown, and (as we reported yesterday) New Milford! These locations would join their existing locations in Vernon, Wallingford, Orange, and Bridgeport; with North Haven & New Haven opening soon. The Waterbury location would be located at 183 Chase Avenue, a vacant lot across from Waterbury Plaza (home to Stop & Shop.) This would be a new build with their signature pre-fabricated building. Plans are still subject to Planning & Zoning approvals. The Middletown location would be located at 733 Washington Street, a vacant lot across from Mozzicato's and Go Health Urgent Care. This would also be a new build with their signature pre-fabricated building. Plans are still subject to Planning & Zoning approvals. The New Milford location would be located at 169 Danbury Road, the former Webster Bank building at Litchfield Crossing. This would be a retrofit of the existing building, with another tenant occupying a portion of the building as well. Plans are still subject to Planning & Zoning approvals. All three new locations are eyeing a Fall 2026 opening! The franchisee behind all three new locations is the Parmar/Kapoor Family, owners of the Vernon, Wallingford, Orange, North Haven, and New Haven locations. The shop serves a number of beverages including 'The 7 Originals', coffee flavors like blondie, brunette, smooth 7, white chocolate mocha, cinnamon roll, german chocolate, and sweet & salty. The shop also features 7 Energy (an iced energy drink with numerous flavors), smoothies, milkshakes, teas, lemonades, 7 Fizz (sparkling water with any flavor), cold brew, and classic espresso and coffee drinks. 
A local bike shop has permanetly closed its doors in 2 CT towns.
Bikers Edge has permanently closed both of their locations in Torrington and Bristol. The shop has been open in those communities for decades, originally opening in 1972. The store offered sales and service on bicycles, as well as accessories. The shops promoted the preservation of nature trails through their appreciation parties for those who helped build and maintain trails in the area. The stores were located at: •Torrington, 427 Winsted Road •Bristol, 99 Main Street Make sure to support your local businesses or landmarks! We also see 'They've been there forever', 'I was a customer but haven't been in years', 'Where will I go for *insert item here* now?' comments. Support your small business before they disappear. 
A Utah-based dirty soda franchise is opening its East Coast location in Brookfield!
FiiZ Drinks will open the doors of its first East Coast location at 782 Federal Road in Brookfield! The new franchise will open on March 7th with the ribbon cutting and grand opening. Your Drink. Your Way. FiiZ is a delicious modern twist on the old soda fountain shop. FiiZ offers over 10000 drink combinations, snacks, treats, and more. Dirty soda is a popular trendy drink where customers can choose their soda base, add a variety of flavors, add creamer, and toppings. This allows you to totally customize your drinks to your individual taste. They also have a menu of pre-selected soda combinations. Stop in and give them a try on March 7th! Angel Land is under construction in West Hartford! Signage is now going up on their new space!
Construction is underway on the new Angel Land facility in West Hartford! The kid's entertainment center will be located at 1445 New Britain Avenue in Corbin's Corner. Hiring is now underway as well, apply at https://forms.gle/EJqZd66GbsUtyVp87 The new West Hartford facility will occupy over 19,000 square feet of space on the lower level. The space will be made up of climbing structures, obstacle courses, ball pits, slides, foam areas, and imagination play areas. The facility is aimed for children 10 and under. The space would also have a number of private party rooms for rent. "Our goal is to create a wholesome and engaging environment where children can enjoy physical activity, social interaction, and developmental play, regardless of weather conditions," the application stated. "The space will be designed with age-appropriate play structures, party rooms, and interactive play areas, adhering to the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and cleanliness." Angel Land currently has a single US location at Stamford Town Center in Stamford; along with two called FlyO'Land in British Columbia. The Stamford location charges $14.95 an hours or $19.95 a day for weekdays; and $16.95 an hour or $22.95 a day for weekends. Up to 2 adults can accompany each child at no extra cost. Look for them to open in this spring! 
A new BBQ restaurant is opening soon in Bantam! Jr's Southwest Grill &BBQ is coming soon to 123 Bantam Lake Road (fomer Wood’s Pit) in Bantam, CT! The new restaurant will celebrate their grand opening on February 24th according to an announcement on their social media. They’re bringing bold Southwest flavor, slow-smoked BBQ, and the kind of food that feels like home. From smoky brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs to fresh Southwest favorites, they’re ready to serve it up HOT and fresh! Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come celebrate with them! On their menu you’ll find salads, BBQ, Mexican cuisine, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, and much more. Find their menu in the attached pictures. Check them out on February 24th  
A new restaurant has opened in Middletown!
Augusta St. Kitchen is NOW OPEN at 213 Court Street in Middletown, on the ground floor of the Middlesex Corporate Center office building. The new eatery is a fast-casual café rooted in real food, positive energy, and exceptional guest experience. They believe great food tastes even better when it’s made by people who care—about their craft, their team, and the people they serve. Eat Well. Feel Good. Repeat. Augusta St. Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch with gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options. Menu includes breakfast sandwiches, coffees, lattes, salads, rice + protein bowls, sandwiches, baked goods, muffins, and much more. The eatery avoids use of artificial colors, heavily processed sugars, and preservatives. Find their menu online here: https://www.toasttab.com/.../augusta-st-kitchen-213-court... Find them at 213 Court Street in Middletown They are open Monday through Friday 7am-3pm with plans to expand their hours in the future! 
Party City shops are starting to pop-up in Staples stores around the country including here in Connecticut!
These new Party City store-within-a-store concepts are opening inside Staples stores in Vernon, Branford, New London, Milford, Old Saybrook, Hamden, Glastonbury, and Enfield; and coming soon to other Staples including West Hartford! The latest iteration of Party City might not have the same large selection as their predecessor did, but they now have expanded their services to include personalized stationery. Hopefully they will continue to add to its party offerings as the concept takes off. Inside you'll find: •A large selection of balloons •Decorations for events •Party Supplies + Tableware •Personalized invitations + cards •Custom banners •Balloon bouquets •Much more! Find them at: •Glastonbury, 49 Putnam Boulevard •Old Saybrook, 1000 Boston Post Road •Vernon, 35 Talcottville Road •Hamden, 2335 Dixwell Avenue •Enfield, 14 Hazard Avenue •Milford, 1371 Boston Post Road •Branford, 85 North Main Street •New London, 292 US-1 Have you seen a Party City at your local Staples store in CT? A Madison-based tavern is opening a new location in West Hartford! Fat Duck Tavern is coming soon to Blue Back Square in West Hartford! The restaurant will open in late spring/early summer at 63 Memorial Road, the former Vinted Wine Bar space. The tavern features elevated American Comfort food with global influences in a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere. The restaurant has maintained a focus on only using high quality and ethically-sourced ingredients for their scratch-made dishes. The tavern serves lunch & dinner; including options like seafood, salads, burgers, steaks, and more. Make sure to try their signature Duck Confit, Pork Belly Banh Mi, Steak Frites, Drunken Noodles, and their Lamb Shank. In addition to dinner, the tavern serves a Sunday brunch with unique and interesting offerings like Bistro Duck Confit Benedict, Chicken and Waffles with black garlic maple syrup. Don't miss their fantastic cocktail and drink options for all meals at their tavern! The restaurant's expansion plans and opening timeline were confirmed by owner Anton Bersenev. This will be the second location for the tavern, Fat Duck Tavern opened in Madison at 44 Boston Post Road in Spring 2025. Eddie Bauer has started store closing sales at their two remaining Connecticut locations in Westbrook & Mashantucket.
The outdoorwear chain’s store operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and is closing all 200 of their remaining retail stores. Eddie Bauer will continue to operate their website. Eddie Bauer is now liquidating their 2 CT outlet stores in: -Westbrook, 314 Flat Rock Place at Westbrook Outlets -Foxwoods, 455 Trolley Line Boulevard at Tanger Outlets Store closing sales are both stores are now underway with most items now 40-60% off typical pricing. Stores are expected to close on or before April 30th. The retail store operations are owned by Catalyst Brands; while Authentic Brands Group owns the brand’s name and intellectual property. A new operator, Outdoor 5, is taking over operations of the online sales under a new licensing agreement. The chain previously operated full-line stores in South Windsor (closed earlier this month), Danbury (closed last year), Manchester (closed in 2005), and in Meriden (closed in 2004.)  Neil's Donuts is eyeing a new location in Wethersfield! A Pre-Application has been submitted to potentially add a drive thru for a new location of Neil's Donut at the former Rite Aid building at 657 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield. This would be the third location for the donut shop. According to the narrative, Neil's Donuts has entered into a 'Letter of Intent' for a new location on the right side of the former Rite Aid building. If plans move forward, the shop would occupy 4,000 square feet with a drive thru added according to application materials. Plans are still preliminary and the pre-application will be heard at tomorrow's (02/18) Planning & Zoning Commission hearing. Pre-Application's are non-binding, a way for applicants to get feedback before formally submitting an application. Find application materials here: https://www.wethersfieldct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02182026-482 Neil's Donuts currently has 2 locations in Wallingford and Middletown. The shop is known for their award-winning donuts along with coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and much more. Stay tuned for more information.  
A new upscale Asian eatery and nightlife-hub is coming to Foxwoods! Yamashiro will be opening their first East Coast location in The Fox Tower, replacing the old Red Lantern & Shrine. Yamashiro will bring over a century of Hollywood history to New England, offering an immersive dining experience and an atmosphere that seamlessly transitions into vibrant nightlife. On Friday and Saturday nights, Yamashiro Foxwoods will set the standard for Connecticut nightlife, featuring top DJs, and late-night energy. As dinner transitions into night, curated music programming and live performance elements introduce a vibrant social energy, enhancing the experience without detracting from Yamashiro’s culinary focus, which is all just steps from the resort’s gaming, shopping, and entertainment. Outdoor terraces offer stunning views over The Fox Tower Pool, while the overall design fuses with an atmosphere of celebration and distinction that is uniquely Yamashiro. In addition to the main dining space, Yamashiro Foxwoods will have a separate hibachi and teppanyaki-style dining venue, offering guests a dynamic, interactive culinary experience centered around live-fire cooking and chef-driven performances. Stay tuned for more details on this distinct concept will be announced closer to opening.   
A new eatery is coming soon to West Hartford Center!
A new restaurant will open late this fall in the former Crush Wine Bar space at 37 LaSalle Road in West Hartford! Demolition work recently started on the space. The restaurant is being developed by the team behind Sparrow Pizza Bar in West Hartford and Tacobarn in Newtown. Both restaurant are well regarded for their food and drink offers. Owner David Boyajian confirmed plans for the restaurant with plans to open in late fall 2026. The name and concept of the restaurant will be revealed later this year according to Boyajian. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting addition to West Hartford! 
A new restaurant is coming soon to Haddam!
Bridge Street Breakfast & Lunch is coming to 1610 Saybrook Road in Haddam, the old Cooking Company location! The eatery is planned to open in April! The new restaurant will be the sister eatery to Higganum’s Jacks Country Restaurant. Construction is now underway with plans to open in April according to the announcement on social media. Bridge Street is expected to serve traditional breakfast & lunch fare including eggs, sandwiches, pancakes, quiche, omelets, and much more! Stay tuned for opening information! 
Luke's Donuts & Grill will be closing their Canton location.
The donut shop will close their doors on February 18th after 3 years at 159 Albany Turnpike in Canton. Luke's location in Avon will remain open. Owner of Luke's Donuts Fidel Masad has stated that he is looking for a new location in Canton after issues with the landlord caused the closure. The Canton location opened in 2023, replacing The Whole Donut. Make sure to visit them in Avon at 395 West Avon Road! 
It's official! Ross Dress for Less is coming to the Town of Hamden, Connecticut! According to a new lease plan released by Blackline Retail Group, LLC, the new discount clothing store will open at Hamden Mart later this year. Ross Dress for Less will occupy the former Joann Fabric space at 2300 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, over 25,000 square feet of space. This will be Ross' second CT location after opening their first in Trumbull last year. We are hearing more locations could be on the way! Hamden Mart will be a flurry of construction. Walmart will greatly expand their store in the plaza, taking over the former Bob's Stores space along with other vacant space; creating a new supercenter similar to other Walmart stores. Where would you like to see Ross Dress for Less open next? Comment below! 
A new brunch eatery is coming soon to Hartford! Honey Brunch is coming soon to Parkville Market at 1400 Park Street in Hartford! The restaurant is your new favorite brunch destination! Their food is simple - your breakfast favorites, anytime! The menu includes stuffed French toast, tater-tot scambles, sandwiches, donuts, eggs benedict, and much more! Their drink lineup will feature smoothies, cereal milk, juices, and other great options. Parkville Market is a large indoor food hall home to over 20 restaurants and 3 bars. The complex is also home to event spaces, live entertainment, trivia, and more. Look for Honey Brunch to open in late February/early March!
A new dog grooming salon is coming to Granby!
Benny and Moes Grooming Salon is coming soon to Granby. The new dog salon will be located at 2 Park Place in Granby, next door to Grassroots Ice Cream. The business will be owned by Emily Miller and Madison Graham. Both owners are transitioning from the stressful corporate world into small business ownership with a small dog salon in a quaint town. The salon will serve all dog breeds and sizes with services including hair cuts, nail trimming, and much more. They want all pets that come in to look forward to their spa day. The dog salon will offer appointments Tuesday through Saturday starting at 8am. Interested in booking a service? Email them at [email protected] for more information. Look for them to open very soon! 
Two new businesses are coming soon to Bishops Corner! The retail & office complex is located at 333-345 North Main Street in West Hartford.
Xfinity will be opening a new storefront at Bishops Corner! The cable, internet, and phone provider is currently building out a new retail store next door to Restore Hyper Wellness. Stay tuned for opening information. Kumon Math & Reading Center will be opening a new location at Bishops Corner! The tutoring center will be located on the lower level next to IVX Health. Kumon offers after-school educational programs specializing in math & reading for children from 3 years old to 13+ years old. Kumon plans to open in March according to property owner, First National Realty Partners. Other potential new tenants are in negotiation for remaining available space. Stay tuned for more information on other new additions. 
Señor Pancho’s is NOW OPEN in Plainville!
The new Mexican restaurant has opened its doors at 54 West Main Street in Plainville, the former Don Bigote Mexican Restaurant space. Senor Pancho's celebrated their grand opening on 02/11. The restaurant serves traditional Mexican cuisine including tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, and much more. You'll also find a selection of Mexican beers and craft cocktails. Find their full menu on their website here: https://order.toasttab.com/.../senor-panchos-plainville... The locally owned chain currrently has locations in Southington, Southbury, Prospect, Thomaston, and Middlebury. Find them at 54 West Main Street in Plainville The restaurant is open daily from 11:30am-9pm 
Chase Bank is eyeing a new branch in Simsbury!
The bank is potentially eyeing a new branch at 730 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, the site was formerly home to an office building that caught fire in late 2024. A Pre-Application Review took place at the January 21st Zoning Commission meeting. Under the plans a new 3,432 square foot building would be constructed on the site for Chase Bank. The review was non-binding. If/when the project is ready to move forward, plans will need to come back before the commission for formal approval. The building formerly located at 730 Hopmeadow Street caught fire on December 11th, displacing nearly a dozen businesses and destroying the building. Stay tuned for any updates to this project. 
A new large format AutoZone store is coming to Milford!
AutoZone is planning to open a new large format auto parts store at 98 Turnpike Square, in the Turnpike Square shopping center. The new store will occupy over 27,000 square feet of space, nearly three times the size of a typical AutoZone. The space was previously home to Golden Corral/Champions Sports Bar, Pier 1 Imports/Hazelton’s Gourmet, and the space currently home to Sally Beauty Supply. Large format AutoZone stores has sometimes referred to as ‘Hub’ stores, used for online order fulfillment. No opening timeline has been announced for the new store. MOHEGAN SUN SCOOP: Bobby's Burger Palace closes, to be replaces with new Bobby Flay concept2/11/2026 
Bobby’s Burger Palace by Bobby Flay has closed at Mohegan Sun but will reopen this spring with a new concept from the famed chef!
Bobby’s Burger Palace closed their doors on February 9th as work gets underway on its transformation into Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, a new high-quality burger experience. The restaurant is located at the Winter Entrance next to Frank Pepe’s. The restauarant is expected to open this spring. Guests will see improvements like new branding, revamped seating, enhanced design elements, and an all-new counter service model. Take a look at Bobby’s Burgers website here: https://bobbysburgers.com The bar located adjacent to Bobby’s Burger Palace will close on March 22nd to undergo upgrades to match the new burger experience with plans to also reopen this spring. A statement from Jeffrey Hamilton, Mohegan Sun’s President & General Manager, reads: "We are pleased to share that Bobby’s Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun will soon be reimagined as Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, introducing an unmistakably high-quality burger experience. Renovations began on February 9th, with a special opening planned for the spring. Guests can look forward to revamped seating, enhanced design elements, updated branding, and an all-new counter service model for streamlined order pickup. The popular bar adjacent to the restaurant will also undergo key upgrades starting in March. This venue has long been one of Mohegan Sun’s most popular, and we are excited to debut a revitalized look and feel—alongside the signature menu favorites our guests love, including the iconic Crunchburger paired with a Vanilla Bean Shake.” 
A new restaurant has opened its doors in East Haven!
Adé (pronounced ‘Ah•day’) is NOW OPEN at 212 Main Street in East Haven! The new restaurant features Nigerian cuisine. A grand opening ceremony is planned for the last weekend in March. Join Ade and experience the vibrant flavors of authentic Nigerian cuisine, where every dish tells a story of tradition and taste. From our aromatic Jollof rice and hearty swallow bowls to savory meat pies and traditional puff puff, bringing the rich, bold flavors of West Africa to your plate. Their diverse menu features classic favorites like Jollof rice, Egusi soup, Efo Riro, and perfectly seasoned grilled meats, all prepared with time-honored recipes and the finest ingredients. Find their menu online here: https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/ade-restaurant/ Find them at 212 Main Street in East Haven The restaurant is open: Tuesday-Thursday (takeout only!) 12pm-8pm Friday through Saturday 12pm-10pm Sunday 1pm-6pm Closed Monday Check them out! 
New Britain-based Frisbie's Dairy Barn will be expanding to two new locations this spring!
The ice cream shop will be opening a new location at West Hartford's Blue Back Square this spring! Frisbie's will open in the former Kilwin's space at 38 Isham Road in West Hartford with plans to open this spring. The local chain will be opening another new location right over the border in Sturbridge, MA! The ice cream shop will open inside the Noble Gas Station at 195 Charlton Road, replacing Yo!Boca!Taco! in the travel center. The shop serves nearly 2 dozen different ice cream flavors! Options include sundaes, cups, cones, ice cream flights (6 flavors), samplers (4 flavors), and much more! Frisbie's also offers an ice cream making experience at their New Britain and North Attleboro locations. Find more information on their website at www.frisbies.square.site These two new shop join the existing 3 locations in New Britain, Windsor, and North Attleboro, MA. Frisbie's was founded in 2015 by Michael Frisbie, the owner of the Noble Gas Station chain. The Parks family took over Frisbie's Dairy Barn in 2020. Look for these new locations to open this spring! |
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