Orange is a small town of less than 15,000 people in southern Connecticut, approximately five miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Once the home of the Paugusset Indians, the town dates back to 1639 and following World War II made the transition from a farming community to an upscale residential community. There are many restaurants in Orange, several of which are located along historic Boston Post Road, also known as U.S. Route 1.
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant, located approximately a mile southwest of Orange Hills Country Club, specializes in sushi and sashimi, either a la carte or as part of lunch or dinner combination platters. In addition to the fish traditionally served in sushi restaurants, such as tuna and salmon, Wasabi serves its own special rolls such as the Out of Control Roll, which has spicy salmon and spicy yellowtail, tuna, tempura flakes and avocado. Appetizers such as Tuna Tataki and Lobster Cocktail are available, as are lunch specials featuring a variety of sushi rolls. The restaurant offers soup, including miso or seafood, and six types salad, including seaweed, mango and avocado salads. Those who prefer not to eat sushi also have choices of beef, chicken, pork or tofu dishes, as well as sweet potato or mushroom rolls. Wasabi introduces new sushi rolls and appetizers every three months and the restaurant offers catering services.
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
350 Boston Post Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-5856
wasabiorange.com
Equinox Diner features both traditional diner fare, such as burgers, deli sandwiches and steak and eggs, and more upscale choices such as the Stonington Sea Scallops and the Penne Vodka. There is also a full bar that offers a variety of red and white wines, several types of martinis and domestic and imported beers. Desserts are all handmade at the diner and include options such as jasmine rice pudding, cheesecake and pie. A children's menu has items such as grilled cheese, pasta and pancakes. The decor of Equinox is modern and customers can take advantage of the large plasma televisions and the wireless Internet access.
Equinox Diner
285 Boston Post Rd.
Orange CT 06477
203-298-4100
equinoxdiner.com
Open since 1966, Chip's is known in Orange for its variety of pancakes, which come in flavors such as candy apple, sweet potato and coconut crunch. There are also over 20 types of omelets, one of which is made with crab meat, asparagus and Swiss cheese. The menu also features soup, sandwiches, paninis, wraps and burgers. Customers who prefer to order from the dinner menu will find choices such as crab cakes, roast pork and steak. Chip's offers a children's menu with options such as hot dogs, fish and chips and pancakes. Everything at Chip's is handmade on-site and the restaurant is a regular host of community meetings and events.
Chip's Family Restaurant
321 Boston Post Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-5065
chipsrest.com
