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The legendary lifestyle expert Martha Stewart is expanding her culinary horizons. This fall, she is opening The Bedford at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Following its triumphant premiere in Las Vegas in 2022, The Bedford is poised to make another great entrance. Soon, guests will have a chance to try food honoring Stewart’s New England heritage in CT. Martha Stewart’s The Bedford aims to offer a unique dining option at Foxwoods, blending local culinary traditions with her signature style.
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The growth of Martha Stewart’s The Bedford
After the success in Vegas, Stewart is expanding her culinary concept eastward. She will bring the cozy ambiance of the restaurant to Connecticut’s famed Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Bedford will join 30 other dining options at Foxwood. However, it will distinguish itself through high-quality ingredients.
Stewart’s restaurant ventures now extend from the West Coast to the Northeast. This is a major turning point in her career in the food industry. She has already demonstrated that she can combine fine dining and hospitality. On top of that, she makes it accessible and welcoming for all. The Foxwood Resort Casino is expected to be no less than another success story. With The Bedford, Foxwoods isn’t just adding another restaurant; it’s making a statement with Martha Stewart’s flair for creating a dining experience that feels both grand and intimate.
When Stewart first opened The Bedford, she wanted guests to feel as though they were eating at her own home. Here, too, the emphasis will be on sentimental, home-like dishes that make guests feel good. The home-style, welcoming atmosphere Stewart envisioned is also reflected in the restaurant’s decor. Intimate and cozy, yet modern design with a warm, woody look will make dinners feel at home.
Stewart’s private chef since the 2000s, Pierre Shaedelin, helped create The Bedford menu that consists of seasonal and rotating items made using locally sourced ingredients. Similar to the one in Las Vegas, it offers dishes like a Nicoise salad, Kurobuta pork chop, and pierogies. Martha’s signature drinks, like Martha-tini and Martha-Rita, will also be available. However, there is a new thing that fans of Stewart’s recipes can look forward to. This time, the menu offers breakfast alongside brunch, lunch, and dinner.
In keeping with her Connecticut roots, Stewart intends to add New England flavors to The Bedford’s cuisine. The restaurant will support local farms and fisheries by focusing on locally acquired ingredients. By doing this, The Bedford will honor the region’s rich agricultural legacy. Moreover, it’s what guarantees premium food to guests.
The addition of breakfast feels like a natural step, especially for a concept built around home-style dining. It also signals that The Bedford isn’t just positioning itself as a dinner destination but as a place meant to be part of the daily routine – whether that’s a slow morning meal or a quick coffee before hitting the casino floor.
