La Balena

Roasted Octopus with Green Olives and Fingerlings.

Lasagne, polenta, and vino!!!! #mamaretreat #birthdaysandbabes #htcprep15 #thanksjustin #katrinasbirthday

Insalate, squid ink pasta with clams and gnocchi #mamaretreat #birthdaysandbabes #htcprep15 #thanksjustin #katrinasbirthday

First course #mamaretreat #birthdaysandbabes #winenight #htcprep15 #thanksjustin

Cheers to our other March baby. Happy birthday, Katrina! #thanksjustin #mamaretreat #birthdaysandbabes #htcprep15

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Cosa beviamo a La Balena?!?

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Because it was @stephenkama's first visit to @labalenacarmel, we HAD to order pasta! Tagliatelle with duck sugo ragu. Loaded with tender chunks of duck. #duckfordinner #quackquack #italian #pasta #labalena #carmel #lastnight #latergram

Always impressed by chef Brad Briske's out-of-the-box meat & veg options at @labalenacarmel. Turnips with pork belly. Hidden on the menu under sides, but one of the best dishes I've had in recent memory. Simple. Delicious. #eatyourveggies #pork #porkbelly

Killer #salad on the menu at @labalenacarmel last night: chicories with duck confit, duck prosciutto & blood orange. Really bold flavors: sweet, salty, sour, acidic, bitter. #duckfordinner #quackquack #eatmoresalads #carmel #labalena #lastnight #latergram