Balena

Last but not definitely NOT least. 

Dinner at Balena.  Hoooly shit. I have never tasted food

like this before in my life.  Plus the drinks were out of control fantastic 

and more importantly.. the ambiance and design was great.  

A perfect hybrid of masculine and feminine. 

A whispering of shabby chic among the most beautiful industrial pieces.

The perfect portrayal of "Italian with a Mid-western twist",

which is the inspiration behind the food.

The service was impeccable too!

I had such a lovely time.

To start I had the bruschetta of oil poached tuna with marinated beans.

It's definitely a starter for two... I ate the whole thing.  Totally fine.

The flavors and textures were so unexpected and just absolutely perfect. 

Then came my entree.  Ricotta ravioli with swiss chard in a brown butter sauce. 

Heaven.  Heaven. There was a slight hint of lemon.. I can't even.

For drinks I had the Manlino and the Strawberry.

Both fantastic and refreshing.

I can't wait to go back.

I'm absolutely exhausted.

Night!