STARTERS CURED MEAT, The Grey Plume, Omaha, NE SELECTION OF PECORINO Old Town Social’s Finocchiona “Gin & Juice”, Juniper, Orange Dill & Black Pepper 18 Brigantaccio, 16 months, Abruzzo Tinto Rosso Monnalisa, 2 months, Tuscany Crotonese, 6 months, Sardinia 17 Arugula Salad, Pine Nuts, Dante Cheese 11 Pumpkin Arancini, Taleggio, Pickled Cranberry Jam 6 Zampone, Beluga Lentils, Raspberry Jam, Mustard Greens 13 Endive Salad, Wild Citrus, Parmigiano Reggiano, Anchovy Vinaigrette 13 Tuscan Kale “Caesar Salad”, Tonnato, Sardines, Croutons 12 Pork Terrina, Pickled Ramps, House Mustard, Toast 11 Smoked Mackerel, Pumpernickel, Soft Egg, Aioli 12 PASTA Bavette, Pomodoro, Basil, Olive Oil 15 Hen Egg Tajarin, Sage, Brown Butter 15 Rigatoni, Pork Ragu, Porcini Mushrooms 17 Manilla Clams in Brodo, Fregola, Spicy Salami, Grilled Toast 21 Pappardelle, Lamb Sugo, Castelveltrano, Orange, Pecorino di Fossa 18 Fermented Pumpkin Agnolotti, Lamb Pancetta, Brown Butter, Pecorino di Parco 16 Orechiette, Kale, Lemon, Bread Crumbs, Chili 16 Tagliolini Nero, Crab, Sea Urchin, Chili 19 12” PIZZA Suggested for the table, during peak times may take longer to prepare. Mozzarella, Pomodoro, Basil 15 Spicy Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Tomato 18 Mortadella, Pistachio Pesto, Red Onion, Mozzarella 18 Fennel Sausage, Red Onion, Tomato, Mozzarella, Chili Flake 16 Brussels Sprout, Red Onion, Pancetta, Pecorino Romano 19 Mushroom, Fontina, Taleggio, Scallion, Thyme 18 GRILL/OVEN/ROTISSERIE Hanger Steak, Grilled King Trumpet, Porcini Mustard, Frisee Salad 25 16 oz Rotisserie Pork Chop, House Fermented Sauerkraut, Pork Jus 32 Roasted ½ Chicken, Creamy Polenta, Sunchoke, Pickled Radicchio, Black Truffle Jus 28 Whole Grilled Rushing Waters Trout, Pickled Cranberries, Pistachios, Grapes 26 36 oz Bistecca, Lemon, Salt, Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Head 69 Maine Diver Scallops, Celery Root, Saor, Marcona Almonds 27 SIDES Baked Polenta, Tomato Fondue, Dante Cheese 8 Frillman Farms Glazed Farm Carrots, Ginger, Honey, Mint 8 Charred Bitter Greens, Persimmon, Yogurt, Green Curry Vinaigrette 10 Sweet Onion Gratinato, White Wine, Cream, Grana Padano 8 The menu is thoughtfully created by Chef/Owner Chris Pandel. Many items on the menu contain ingredients that are not listed; please inform your server of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before you place your order. The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. APERITIVO The following are served on the rocks with an orange peel. Our vermouth selection is listed in order of intensity, from lowest to highest. The ‘l’ indicates a vermouth that is lighter in color. ‘d’ indicates a darker vermouth. Dolin Dry (l) 8 Contratto Bianco (l) 10 Dolin Rouge (d) 8 tarragon, hyssop, stone fruit elderberry, coriander, bitter orange peel clove, chestnut honey, fig Cocchi Americano (l) 9 Ransom (l) 13 Carpano Antica (d) 10 artemisia flowers, gentian, bitter orange savory herb, honey, bread mint, plum, almonds Imbue Bittersweet (l) 11 Kina L’Avion (l) 14 Carpano Punt e Mes (d) 9 elderflower, tamgerine, vanilla quince, orange marmalade, cinchona coffee, cola, bitter orange peel Vergano Bianco (l) 15 Bonal (l) 8 Cocchi Vermouth di Torino (d) 9 thyme, marjoram, wormwood gentiana, red cherries, plum cocoa, lemon peel, rhubarb Carpano Bianco (l) 10 Cocchi Americano Rosa (d) 12 Contratto Rosso (d) 10 honeysuckle, vanilla, spice quinine, spice, lush cardamom, coriander, juniper BITTERS MIXOLOGY Balena cocktails are an exploration of amaro and the bitters from countries surrounding Italy as the basis of our mixology. St. Germain, Russian Standard, Fragoli, Prosecco, wild strawberry . Strawberry no1 Rosemary no2 Fumare no5 Lagavulin , Zucca , Carpano Antica Francesco no5 Campari, Aperol, fresh sour, egg white, flamed rosemary Averna Amaro, Old Forrester, Carpano Antica, Combier Manlino no3 Montenegro no6 Aperol, Bombay, fresh sour, soda Amaro Montenegro, Nolet Silver, Bitter Truth grapefruit bitters, orange peel Carmella no3 Pina no9 Amaro Cio Ciaro, Atlantico Platino , Carpano Antica, Benedictine, orange bitters Amaro Sibilla, Herradura Silver, Combier, grapefruit, sage Negroni no5 Lincoln Parker Plymouth, Campari, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Grey Goose, Your Choice of Vermouth all cocktails 11 we are here to serve you and can make most cocktails upon request WINE SPARKLING Zardetto “Private Cuvee” Prosecco, Veneto (dry) 2012 12 / 44 apple, lemon, cream Cleto Chiarli “Gasparossa di Castelvetro” Lambrusco, Emilia Romagna (red, semisweet)10 / 39 RED strawberry, kirsch, spice Pietrafitta “Chianti Colli Senesi” Sangiovese, Tuscany 2009 14 / 51 Ca’ del Bosco Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Franciacorta (dry) 2006 16 / 59 black cherry, plum, spice lemon zest, fresh biscuit, wet stone Ar.Pe.Pe Rosso di Valtellina Nebbiolo, Lombardy 2010 25 / 105 Bisol “Cuvee Rose” Merlot, Pinot Noir, Veneto NV 15 / 56 white cherry, dried roses, wet stones citrus, fresh red berries, crisp Tramin Pinot Noir, Alto Adige 2012 14 / 51 rainier cherry, sage, vivacious acidity WHITE Fratelli Revello Barbera D’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2012 15 / 56 blackberry, violet, bright acidity Anterra Pinot Grigio, Veneto 2012 10 / 39 bartlett pear, lemon zest, slate Cantina Sociale Coopertiva “Copertino Riserva” Negroamaro, Puglia 2007 13 / 47 plum, blackberry, leather Bruno Giacosa Arneis, Piedmont 2012 14 / 51 peach skin, apricot, white flower Piane Di Maggio “Agriverde” Montepulciano, Abruzzo 2011 10 / 39 black cherry, strawberry preserves, thyme Bibi Graetz “Bianco di Casamatta” Vermentino, Tuscany 2011 11 / 42 yellow plum, nectarine, mineral Cusumano Nero D’Avola, Sicily 2011 11 / 42 stewed cherry, smoke, violet Donnafugata Anthilia Catarratto, Sicily 2012 10 / 39 pear, lemon peel, flowers Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot, Umbria 2010 13 / 47 red currant, tar, vanilla Dipinti Sauvignon Blanc, Trentino 2012 13 / 48 ruby red grapefruit, fig, nutmeg Santadi “Grotto Grosso” Carignano del Sulcis, Sardinia 2010 12 / 44 black cherry, fennel blossom, dried rose Arnaldo Caprai Grechetto, Umbria 2012 10 / 39 persimmon, chalk, tarragon Palmadina Refosco, Friuli 2009 12 / 44 blackberry, graphite, anise Donnafugata Lighea Zibibbo, Sicily 2011 13 / 48 orange blossom, melon, herbs Vitiano Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot, Umbria 2011 14 / 51 black currant, grilled herb, spice Castello Della Sala “Bramito” Chardonnay, Umbria 2012 13 / 48 lemon pie, sweet cream, light oak BEER & SODA (BOTTLED) Menabrea ‘Birra Bionda’, Light Lager, Biella, Italy (11.2oz) 7 lemon zest, fresh mint, grain Menabrea ‘Birra Ambrata’, Amber Ale, Biella, Italy (11.2oz) 8 apricot, chestnut honey, caramel malt St. Peters ‘Gluten Free’, Sorghum Beer, Suffolk, UK (16.9oz) 14 grass, mandarin oranges, minty hops Nectar Ales ‘Nectar IPA’, American IPA, Paso Robles, California (12oz) 7 citrus hops, toast, candy caramel malt Stillwater “Existent”, Black Saison, Baltimore, MD (12oz) 9 dark roast coffee, baker’s chocolate, caramel malt Collesi Imper Ale, Bionda, Apecchio, Italy (16.9oz) 20 caramel, fresh cut grass, violet Collesi Imper Ale ‘Triplo Malto’, Tripel, Apecchio, Italy (16.9oz) 19 oats, vanilla bean, stone fruit Lurisia “Chinotto”, Bitter Citrus Soda, Roccaforte Mondovi, Italy (9.3oz) 5 cola, orange citrus, spice Lurisia “Gazzosa”, Lemon Soda, Roccaforte Mondovi, Italy (9.3oz) 5 amalfi lemon, tart citrus, clean carbonation GLUTEN FREE MENU CURED MEAT 18 Old Town Social’s Finocchiona Gin & Juice, Juniper, Orange Dill & Black Pepper PECORINO TASTING 17 Brigantaccio, 16 mos,, Abruzzo Tinto Rosso Monnalisa, 2 mos., Tuscany Crotonese, 6 mos., Sardinia STARTERS Wild Arugula Salad, Pine Nuts, Dante 11 Burrata di Panna, Marinated Borlotti Beans, Pickled Tomato Vinaigrette 16 Endive Salad, Wild Citrus, Parmigiano Reggiano, Anchovy Vinaigrette 13 Tuscan Kale “Caesar Salad”, Tonnato, Sardines 11 Smoked Mackerel, Soft Egg, Aioli 12 GRILL/OVEN/ROTISSERIE 16 oz. Rotisserie Pork Chop, House Made Sauerkraut 32 Roasted ½ Chicken, Polenta, Sunchoke, Pickled Radicchio, Black Truffle Jus 28 Whole Grilled Rushing Waters Trout, Pickled Cranberries, Pistachios, Grapes 26 42 oz Dry Aged Double Cut Costata, Lemon, Anchovy Butter 99 36 oz Bistecca, Lemon, Salt, Olive Oil, Roast Garlic Head 69 SIDES Frillman Farms Carrots, Mint, Ginger, Butter 8 Charred Bitter Greens, Persimmon, Yogurt, Green Curry Vinaigrette 10 Sweet Onion Gratinato, White Wine, Cream, Grana Padano 8 Baked Polenta, Tomato Fondue, Dante Cheese 8 Many items on the menu contain ingredients that are not listed; please inform your server of any dietary restrictions before you place your order. The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness
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