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many choices for small town
For a smallish town, Middletown has a lot of good dining options. There are a lot of good Italian restaurants. For a casual, family style Italian-American experience, try "Amici's". If you're looking for a real, Italian home-style experience that really takes you back to Italy, go to "La Cantina". You may fel like you're in a scene from the Soprano's, but it's a really delicious, fantastic experience! The Forbidden Bistro offers a great, upscale, Chinese setting, with a little bit of asian fusion, and Mikado and Osaka are both really good for Japanese cuisine, although Osaka has hibachi and Mikado does not. For lunch affairs, I highly recommend the New England Emporium if you're with your family or want to take a trip off campus. They have great sandwiches, salads, soups, crepes, specials, desserts, and beverages, and it's really cute. If you're looking for a cheaper option, that's just as delicious, but not quite as gourmet, go to Neon Deli. It's a huge hit at Wesleyan because it's pretty much on campus, and they have fantastic sandwiches, soups, and salads, as well as some grocery items. The people there are really nice, and it's fairly inexpensive. As far as diners are concerned, O'Rourke's is pretty much a Connecticut monument. It's delicious, and the ambiance is quaint and charming. It's also right in town. Be warned, however, that it's only a breakfast/lunch place and usually the lines are long. If you have access to a car, try the Athenian Diner, it's about a 3 minute drive from Campus, and it's opened 24 hours. They have great breakfast options, and it's a fun place to go at 3:00 AM when you've been studying all night. For vegans and vegetarians, It's Only Natural has great vegetarian options. And if you're interested in dessert, there is a Cold Stone, but for people who want a more authentic experience, try Praline's. It's right on main street, and they have homemade ice cream and pies. Also Vecchio's italian ice is cheap and delicious!
Dec 05, 2011
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