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Balena
1633 North Halsted Street, , IL 60614
(312) 867-3888
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Chef Shuffles
By
Daniel Gerzina
December 4, 2013
Watch a Video of Balena's $99 Truffle Pizza
By
Daniel Gerzina
December 4, 2013
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Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Oct. '13
By
Daniel Gerzina
October 8, 2013
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Chef Events
By
Daniel Gerzina
October 8, 2013
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Michael Ruhlman at Balena and Bristol; Malort Pizza at Dimo's; More
By
Daniel Gerzina
September 3, 2013
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Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, July '13
By
Daniel Gerzina
July 9, 2013
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OON Finally Opening July 1; Wingstop Lincoln Park Open Now; More
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Daniel Gerzina
June 20, 2013
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Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, April '13
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Daniel Gerzina
April 9, 2013
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Chris Pandel Chats About Balena's First Year
By
Daniel Gerzina
March 25, 2013
James Beard Semifinalists Announced
By
Daniel Gerzina
February 19, 2013
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Amanda Rockman Out as Pastry Chef at The Bristol and Balena
By
Daniel Gerzina
February 11, 2013
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Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Jan '13
By
Daniel Gerzina
January 8, 2013
19
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Food Experts Pick Top Newcomers of 2012
By
Daniel Gerzina
December 26, 2012
10
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Food Experts Pick Restaurant Standbys of 2012
By
Daniel Gerzina
December 26, 2012
'Tis The Season: The Best Holiday Cocktails
By
Samantha Lande
November 30, 2012
Announcing the 2012 Eater Awards for Chicago
By
Ari Bendersky
November 12, 2012
15
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Vote for Chicago's Stone Cold Stunner 2012
By
Ari Bendersky
November 9, 2012
13
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Time to Vote: Choose Chicago's Restaurant of the Year
By
Ari Bendersky
November 6, 2012
27
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Thomas Keller Also Hitting Balena While in Chicago
By
Ari Bendersky
October 17, 2012
13
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GM Dave Johnston Talks About The Bristol
By
Ari Bendersky
October 11, 2012
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Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Oct '12
By
Ari Bendersky
October 9, 2012
25
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The Bristol Continues Chef Series With Star Wattage from Celina Tio and ... Thomas Keller
By
Ari Bendersky
September 6, 2012
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Daily Candy's Emily Fiffer on Balena's Emily Wallace
By
Ari Bendersky
August 31, 2012
2
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Leopold's Sunday Night Mussels; Cocktails Without Prejudice
By
Samantha Lande
August 10, 2012
5
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Balena, Yusho Make Bon Appetit's Top 50
By
Samantha Lande
August 8, 2012
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Scofflaw's Menu is Flawless; Balena Receives More Acclaim
By
Jeffy Mai
July 6, 2012
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Goose Island, Balena Beer; Diner en Blanc is Back; More
By
Ari Bendersky
July 2, 2012
Chefs on the Grill Tonight; Fifty/50 Viewing Party; More
By
Ari Bendersky
June 20, 2012
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Graham Elliot Needs Refinement; Balena is Can't-Miss
By
Jeffy Mai
June 1, 2012
7
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The Quotable Gael Greene
By
Ari Bendersky
May 31, 2012
4
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Frog n Snail is Divisive; Balena Does Pan-Italian Right
By
Jeffy Mai
May 18, 2012
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Guide: Pizza Spots on Chicago's North Side and Beyond
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Eater Staff
May 8, 2012
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