MARTHA MOMENTS: Anthony's Experience at The Bedford in Connecticut

On March 14th, 2026, Martha opened a second location of her restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, at the Foxwoods Casino Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Many celebrities, including Martha herself, attended the private opening dinner party the evening prior, but a few Martha Moments ambassadors had the chance to attend a seating on the restaurant's first day open to the public! Anthony Picozzi, a longtime Martha Moments contributor, enjoyed dinner there with his partner, Jake, and two friends from the Martha Moments online community, Tim Obert and Matt Obey. Below are Anthony's review of the restaurant and his photographs of the stunning new space. Thank you for sharing this, Anthony! Follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonypicozzi

Dinner at The Bedford: Martha Stewart's New Restaurant at Foxwoods

By Anthony Picozzi

If you follow Martha Stewart at all, you know her world is built around beautiful homes, thoughtful details, and food that feels special but still comforting. Her new restaurant, The Bedford, which just opened at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, is basically that idea brought to life.

In keeping with the theme of her first restaurant in Las Vegas, the concept is that it’s modeled after Martha’s own 1925 farmhouse in Bedford, New York. The rooms are meant to feel like spaces in her home, with vintage décor, marble tables, cabinets filled with glassware, and little design details that feel very “Martha.” Instead of a typical restaurant layout, it really does feel more like walking into someone’s beautifully designed house.

As a longtime student of Martha, I jumped at the chance to experience The Bedford on opening night with my partner and our friends Tim and Matt, who are fellow members of the Martha Moments online community. Our reservation was at 9:00 PM, and what we thought would be dinner turned into a full three-hour experience. We didn’t leave until midnight, and by that point we were the last table still there!

One of the highlights of the night was where we were seated. We were first seated at a small table in the Green Room, which is designed to resemble Martha’s living room at her Bedford home, but later moved to the long marble table in the center of the room (because our appetizers wouldn’t fit at our original table lol).

The room itself is done in beautiful green tones with faux bois detailing and includes “windows” showing scenes from Martha’s property, her gardens, and even footage of her riding her Friesian horse. Sitting at that long marble table with friends felt more like being invited to a dinner party than being in a casino restaurant.

Since there were four of us, we decided the best approach was to share everything so we could try as much of the menu as possible.

We started with several appetizers:

• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Big Martha’s Pierogies (inspired by Martha’s mother’s recipe)
• Martha’s Big Turkey Meatball

One thing we were really hoping to try, the house-made bread basket (which includes JuneBug’s flatbread), was unfortunately unavailable by the time we were seated. That just gives us a reason to go back!

For the main dishes, we continued sharing and ordered:

• Honey Mustard Salmon
• Scallop Risotto
• Filet Mignon
• Kurobuto Pork Chop

Everything felt very “Martha” in the best way. Classic dishes done well, comforting but elevated.

One of the most memorable moments of the night actually came as a side dish.

We ordered two of Martha’s smashed baked potatoes, one with caviar and one without. They’re finished tableside, which makes the whole thing feel like a bit of dinner theater.

The server brings out a perfectly baked potato and smashes it open at the table before loading it up with crème fraîche, chives, butter, and bacon. One of ours was finished with caviar, which made it feel extra indulgent. It’s simple, but somehow also over-the-top in the best Martha way.

Naturally, we had to explore the cocktail menu as well.

Between the four of us we tried:

• The Martha-tini
• Frozen Pomegranate Martha-rita
• Classic Martha-rita
• Meyer Lemon Drop
• Espresso Martini

The lemon drop is one of Martha’s favorites, and it’s easy to see why. It might have been my personal favorite of the night.

Even after all of that, we couldn’t leave without dessert.

We shared:

• Upside-Down Lemon Meringue Pie
• Classic Crème Brûlée
• Chocolate Pistachio Tart

The lemon meringue pie was probably the standout for me, but honestly everything was good.

By the time we finished dinner, it was midnight and we were the only four left in the restaurant. Before heading out, we were able to walk around the restaurant to take photos and made one last stop at the Bedford gift shop. The waitstaff was very friendly; they loved pointing out details and were excited by our excitement!

I couldn’t resist picking up a few things: a Bedford hooded sweatshirt, a reusable water bottle, and a tote bag that says “In My Martha Era,” which felt pretty appropriate after the evening.

After three hours at the table, it was easy to see what Martha was trying to create here. The Bedford isn’t just a restaurant; it’s meant to feel like stepping into her world, where thoughtful design, classic recipes, and good company all come together around the table. Whether you’re a longtime Martha fan or just someone who appreciates a beautifully prepared meal, it’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, share dishes with friends, and enjoy the evening a little longer than you planned. If opening night was any indication, The Bedford may quickly become one of my go-to restaurants.