Rippling Good

Starters at Ripples, Chowder Bay, Mosman:

Sand crab ravioli sat upon by prawns.

Scallops and pork belly ala Ripples.

And now the mains that follow:

Cindy chose angel hair pasta with mussels, prawns and other seafood.

Charmaine tucked in her pasta ragu.

and I had de-boned quail over goat cheese, followed by raspberry and orange semifreddo and coffee.

We had lots of laughs, soothened by a just right warm arvo and surrounded by the blue of the sky and ocean, the chatter of fellow lunchers and the sights of a calm sea meeting the coast.

Chowder Bay, Mosman

Verandah with a view - looking out at Chowder Bay, from Georges Heights on Sydney's lower north shore, this was the site of the Australian navy section handling ammunition and explosives in the 19th century and more recently, skirts the abode of HMAS Penguin. Imagine an evening looking out on to a sheltered cove far away from the old country, enjoying a climate that is most agreeable, neither too hot nor cold on a fine April day. Located in the Headland Park and accessible from Middle Head Road in Mosman, there are walking trails, scuba diving lessons, artists precincts, tennis courts, historical fortifications and several cafes /restaurants. Public buses and ferries bring people in from Sydney CBD and overnight accommodation is also available.

Pre-lunch, Charmaine and Cindy dabble in relaxing photography near the wharf.

The views from the side of Chowder Bay.

A delicacy awaits those who have taken in the outdoors and want to savour a well deserved moment after a long week at work or at the business!

Do check out Charmaine's blog for more interesting angles on Chowder Bay, especially her interpretations of the cuisine.