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Ragu Pasta & Wine Bar, Westfield Sydney
11 May 2011, 00:20
It’s been one of those days. Weeks even. I’m sure you guys know what I mean. Every now and then everyone has those times during the week where everything just seems to be crap. And sometimes last minute plans to meet up with your favourite humans for a platter of cheese ($22) and a bottle of Normanno wine ($38) at Ragu Pasta & Wine Bar (Shop 506 Level 5 Westfield Sydney) makes the world a much shinier place.
Of course the strands of fresh pasta hanging from the window of the pasta section has me craving carbs and after uming and ahing over the pros/cons of each pasta type with topping, a plate of Pesto Orecchiette ($14) is soon ordered. Our lovely waiter grates some parmesan and soon I am sporting a gigantic smile as each pasta curl is blanketed in delicious cheese.
Minh has opted for the Ragu Pappardelle ($14) which sadly is not of the shredded pulled meat variety but still tasty.
Helen has gone the sensible route and opted for sushi but we couldn’t help but get a bowl of truffle fries from Charlie and Co to round off our meal :D
Back to home
Oh! I’ve been wanting to pasta there for a while but thought it was more pricey than that? Hooray for decent pasta options in the city & for happy humans to share it with. Hope everything gets better Suze. Hugs!
— shez May 11, 12:26 AM #I’ve been having a hankering for pasta lately and that pappardelle has got me craving!
* big squishie hugs *
— Phuoc'n Delicious May 11, 12:44 AM #I want that ragu pappardelle IN MY FOODHOLE.
— catty May 11, 03:32 AM #Lol that sushi looks a little out of place. I’d still be more than happy to demolish that entire table though.
— Karen | C&C May 11, 04:12 AM #Poor thing, that’s how I felt on Monday. Good food puts a smile on my face too. The pasta looks great and so does the healthier sushi option :)
— Dumpling Girl May 11, 08:48 AM #Looks delish, I wish I worked in the city. Esp in those days/ weeks when everything is just crappy so I can get some pasta and truffle fries :(
— mashi May 11, 09:39 AM #Hooray for carb loading! Shall have to try sometime! Hope all is well!
— FFichiban May 11, 09:50 AM #I love that there’s wine in the food court ;)
— Fiona May 11, 10:10 AM #Ughhh when pasta looks that good I don’t think I’ll ever be able to give up carbs. Definitely need a big glass of wine on crappy weeks like these.
— Steph May 11, 10:20 AM #Comfort food for the win. Pasta is so perfect for the weather, I hope things get better for you soon!
— Chris May 11, 10:29 AM #Shiny yo!
Meanwhile how awesome was that bottle of wine :D
— Minh May 11, 10:29 AM #Hahahhaa, the word favorite humans kind of tickled me :) It’s always great to have a good company of friends to hang out and catch up over your favorite comfort food, eh?:D
— Christy May 11, 10:43 AM #I could demolish a big bowl of that pasta right now, and it’s only 10:30am!
— missklicious May 11, 11:31 AM #Hope the rest of your week is better!
i need to try these truffle fries. the one time i met a friend up there, i’d just had brunch. i need to get back there for some eating
— laura May 11, 12:15 PM #Ah, cheese. Love how it can make things better :)
— Simon @ the heart of food May 11, 12:32 PM #The pasta bar looks so nice! Really ought to try it one day. Trust Helen to be different. Tut
— john@heneedsfood May 11, 12:36 PM #Hello red wine. I almost fell asleep on the train home.
And lol, John, this was the day after my epic nine-course dego at Becasse, with a crossiant for breakfast, tostada for lunch and looking in the eye of cheese and truffle fries for dinner. It’s all about balance. Heh.
— Helen (grabyourfork) May 11, 12:45 PM #the Pesto Oricchiette and all that cheese looks very yummy! I want it in my tummy! I will have to pay Ragu a visit soon.
— Ramen Raff May 11, 01:12 PM #I want to gobble up that ragu pasta!
— Julie May 11, 01:23 PM #:( sorry to hear about the rough week. gives salted caramels
Haha Helens meal looks somewhat out of place. I applaud her for staying strong lols!
— Nic@diningwithastud May 11, 01:39 PM #I think that pappardelle with ragu is my lunch tomorrow…
If the pasta is anywhere near as good as it looks, then yay for reasonably priced pasta in the city! (Big serves, no?)
— Tina@foodboozeshoes May 11, 03:34 PM #Pasta and truffle fries? Whoa.
— joey@FoodiePop May 11, 04:21 PM #i totally understand how you feel. I feel crappy on mondays! but of course a nice meal will definately help alot. the pasta looks awesome!
— Melissa May 11, 10:11 PM #You had me at cheese platter. But was it any good? It looks suspiciously like the cubed cheese of the supermarket variety.
— Jen May 11, 10:13 PM #The perfect comfort food for this sort of weather!
— Dressed and Eaten May 12, 06:06 PM #Quite a random selection of food but i like it! Westfields food court is full of win.
— howard May 13, 10:16 AM #Sunbeams and hugs, my little Gogo Yubari!
— mademoiselle délicieuse May 13, 07:24 PM #The pasta and chips looks amazing. Oh, I’m so hungry right now. XD
— L May 15, 01:04 AM #I really loooove the look of that cheese plate! and that pasta! and i wouldn’t mind some sushi – can you tell i’m hungry ;P
— muppy May 15, 10:16 PM #I’ve had a crappy week, hoping its just hormones and my head goes back to normal soon,
OMG, that looks delicious! I’m dropping in at lunch to check it out.
Great photos too!
— Joseph May 17, 12:48 PM #Mmmm… Pasta :) I can’t believe I STILL haven’t had the chance to check out the updated food court :(
— Eating in Sydney May 17, 10:31 PM #those are some great prices for pasta!
— Susan May 18, 12:09 PM #love your post sooo much chocolatesuze, I check them everyday and they make me smile and giggle and go ooooh ahhhh…your so brave and fun! this pasta is awesome! <3
— Anna May 23, 11:17 PM #