image by Tevin Merrill/Foxwoods Resort Casino
THERE IS SOMETHING UNDENIABLY POWERFUL ABOUT MARTHA.
In Westport, she is more than a household name. She is part of the cultural fabric of this town, a longtime Connecticut tastemaker whose aesthetic has shaped how generations entertain, garden, cook and celebrate. She has graced the cover of Westport Magazine, and her influence took root at her home on Turkey Hill.
Now, Martha Stewart brings that world to life in a new way.
The Bedford by Martha Stewart has officially just opened at Foxwoods Resort Casino, making its highly anticipated debut. The restaurant represents Stewart’s second dining concept and her first on the East Coast, a meaningful homecoming of sorts for a lifestyle icon whose roots run deep in our region.
Located inside the Grand Pequot Tower, The Bedford is inspired by Stewart’s own 1925 farmhouse in Bedford, New York. More than a restaurant, it is an immersive extension of her personal aesthetic, refined yet welcoming, elegant yet grounded in comfort. The design nods to her home’s architecture and gardens, while the menu reflects dishes she has perfected and served for decades.
Guests can expect Martha’s signature Kurobuta Pork Chop, a classic Niçoise Salad and her beloved Big Martha Pierogies, recipes that feel both elevated and nostalgic. Cocktails carry her unmistakable imprint as well, from the perfectly chilled Martha-tini to the frozen pomegranate Martha-rita. Ingredients are locally sourced whenever possible, reinforcing Stewart’s long-held commitment to quality and seasonality.
The opening follows the success of “Christmas by Martha Stewart,” a holiday installation that transformed the Grand Pequot Lobby into a showcase of her signature festive style. That collaboration offered a preview of what happens when Martha’s meticulous eye meets the scale and energy of Foxwoods. The Bedford feels like the natural next chapter.
For those in Westport and beyond, the restaurant offers more than dinner reservations—it offers a reason for a getaway. Foxwoods has long positioned itself as the Northeast’s premier resort destination, with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms, expansive gaming floors, Tanger Outlets shopping and headline entertainment. An evening at The Bedford can easily become a weekend escape: dinner, a show, perhaps a spa appointment the next morning.
There is a certain brilliance to this pairing. Martha Stewart, the authority on gracious living, aligning with a resort built on experience. It speaks to her enduring evolution, from publishing pioneer to multimedia mogul to restaurateur, while reinforcing her Connecticut connection.
The Bedford will serve breakfast and dinner daily, with lunch offered Fridays through Sundays. Dinner reservations are now open.
For Westport readers who have followed Martha’s journey for decades, this opening feels both celebratory and fitting. She has always understood the art of gathering, how a beautifully set table can transform an evening into an occasion.
Now, just a short drive from home, she invites us to gather again.