501 Boston Post Road, Orange
ORANGE, Connecticut, September 28, 2026— Over 100 friends, family, staff, and community members braved the wind on Saturday to mark the grand opening of Genesis Brunch & Co., 501 Boston Post Road, Orange.
A respite from the rain allowed Genesis Brunch owner Erica Mcqueen to open her doors and showcase “a fresh brunch experience” with craft cocktails and “beautiful plates.” A ribbon-cutting organized by the Amity Chamber of Commerce was followed by a reception, with the restaurant opening for brunch. Amity Chamber CEO Barry Lee Cohen, Town of Orange Selectman Mitch Goldblatt, and State Representative Kathy Kennedy (R-119) joined in the celebration.
Mcqueen said, “Today we celebrate new beginnings, beautiful moments, great food, amazing drinks, and the beginning of something special. To everyone who supported, encouraged, prayed, shared a post, showed up, or helped bring Genesis to life, thank you!” Mcqueen also co-owns Queen’s Delight Cafe in Bridgeport.
Mcqueen’s reinvention of traditional brunch favorites has resulted in innovative dishes, which include steak and eggs with rib eye steak to croissant pizza with a garlic crust drizzled in truffle oil. From “Bang Bang Fried Cauliflower” to strawberry cheesecake, the wide-ranging menu also features “Salmon BLT,” “Brunch Burgers,” and “Crispy Chicken & Pancakes,” amongst other selections. The renovated space includes a bar, dining rooms, outdoor patio, photo booth, and private booth seating.
Cohen said, “Erica’s incredible and creative culinary skills offer a diverse menu that is committed to tantalizing every taste bud. The opening of Genesis Brunch is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that marks a genesis –a new beginning– for Erica and a delightful dining experience for family gatherings, business meetings, and celebrations large and small.”
To learn more, please visit Genesis Brunch & Co.’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/genesisbrunch.co/
Photography by Robert Creigh
