Food Emporium Opens In Brookfield Town Center With Ribbon Cutting

BROOKFIELD, CT — Community leaders and store officials marked the opening of the new Food Emporium in Brookfield Town Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday afternoon, celebrating a project long viewed as a catalyst for the town’s walkable commercial district.

The store is the anchor tenant of Brookfield Village, a multi-phase development that has transformed the Four Corners area with new apartments, restaurants and retail space. The project, backed by local developer Paul Scalzo, has been central to efforts to reshape Brookfield’s downtown into a mixed-use hub.

Scalzo thanked the town for its support in moving the grocery project forward during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Store Manager Mike Hanson said the Food Emporium team aims to prioritize customer service and daily in-house preparation of produce, meat and deli products. He encouraged shoppers to request items they do not see on the shelves, noting a recent instance in which he sourced a specialty produce item overnight for a customer ahead of Thanksgiving.

The opening marks a milestone for the town’s long-planned revitalization of the Four Corners area. Brookfield officials said a full-service market had been one of the most frequently requested additions to the district as new housing and commercial projects came online.

The Food Emporium will host a family-friendly event on Saturday, Dec. 20, featuring a visit from Santa and food offerings for visitors.