Orange, Roscoe Village, Chicago

Frushi

A three-egg omelet made with sauteed garlic, asparagus, forest mushrooms and Vella Farms dry, aged jack cheese, with marjoram (that’s wild oregano) and topped with toasted almonds, then drizzled with balsamic reduction

Frushi For Two

Coconut-infused French toast skewered and grilled with fresh strawberries and pineapples, served with coconut-mango salad

Literally years ago when trying to plan a Chicagoist brunch, Margaret suggested we go to Orange. I remember passing it over for something else, but always wanting to try it out. But I never did. So, I was really excited when I found out another Orange restaurant was opening on Roscoe, a few blocks away from my apartment. Now I didn’t have to search it out, it was coming to me!

A couple weeks ago when our office was moving, I was working from home and went to Orange for lunch. I loved it. Something is weird about the interior. Like the previous restaurant moved out and the folks at Orange just threw some tables and chairs in and hung a few paintings on the wall. It’s just off. .. but the food was really great, so I’m willing to forgive. I had the frushi (fruit sushi) and an omelet. I thought I posted on it, but I guess I didn’t, so today when Margaret met me at Orange for brunch, I took more photos to post. We had frushi for two and for a meal I had French toast kebabs. I felt the same about the interior, but the food was really imaginative and delicious so I’ll be back.