Your basic spaghetti and meatballs.
I've heard a lot about Shaun's from various sources, but had never been, partially because it's a pretty expensive place for an everyday meal. Now on Sunday night, a special offer: salad, choice of pasta and gelato for $12/per person. I thought I read someplace that garlic bread was also included, but none was seen on our visit. The meal was fine, but nothing memorable, although I liked the ear shaped pasta (Orecchiette) that went with the pork and broccoli rabe dish (below). The salad (not pictured) was very simple, with lettuce and sweet onion in a buttermilk ranch and the small serving of chocolate and vanilla gelato was tasty.
I suppose the main reason this offer is appealing is that you can dine in the same space with people paying $50+ for their meal while you fork over only $12. To me, though, if I'm dining at such a place I'd rather try their best, and for simple pasta I'd rather stay at home or visit Figo, where at any time you can choose your own $12 meal that includes salad, pasta and dessert! I would definitely like to try Shaun's again sometime, but I will wait for a special occasion rather than going again for the Sunday pasta special.
I suppose the main reason this offer is appealing is that you can dine in the same space with people paying $50+ for their meal while you fork over only $12. To me, though, if I'm dining at such a place I'd rather try their best, and for simple pasta I'd rather stay at home or visit Figo, where at any time you can choose your own $12 meal that includes salad, pasta and dessert! I would definitely like to try Shaun's again sometime, but I will wait for a special occasion rather than going again for the Sunday pasta special.
Orecchiette with pork, broccoli rabe and garlic.
Chocolate and Vanilla gelato.
