Filed under: Chef Shuffles by Daniel Gerzina Dec 4, 2013, 10:26am CST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Chef Shuffles Pocket Flipboard Email There's finally a new pastry chef at The Bristol and Balena. Sarah Koechling, a dessert vet returning from California, replaces the departed Amanda Rockman. Her contributions are already on the menus. [Chicago Mag] Foursquare Balena 1633 North Halsted Street, , IL 60614 (312) 867-3888 Visit Website Foursquare The Bristol 2152 North Damen Avenue, , IL 60647 (773) 862-5555 Visit Website More From Eater Chicago Sign up for the newsletter Eater Chicago Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest A Massive Antique Store and Cafe Will Open on the Near North Side and More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants to Know By Aimee Levitt and Naomi Waxman A Working Winery Will Come to River North in the Fall By Aimee Levitt An Invasive Fish Gets a Makeover: Asian Carp is Now ‘Copi’ on a Restaurant Menu Near You By Aimee Levitt The Best Gelato in Poland Comes to West Town and 7 More Openings in Chicago By Aimee Levitt and Naomi Waxman The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Chicago, Summer 2022 By Aimee Levitt and Naomi Waxman Chicagoans Poke ‘The Bear’ For Its Inaccurate Portrayal of River North as a Gritty Urban Neighborhood By Aimee Levitt