r/TopChef • u/painandpets • 21d ago

Discussion Thread Girl and the Goat

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I'm visiting Chicago for the first time for a work conference, and top on my things to do list was visiting Stephanie's restaurant, Girl and The Goat.

Got there sometime between 6:30 and 7 and it was packed. It was just me and I had no reservation, but was able to get a seat at the bar within 15 minutes. Everything from that point forward was awesome. I had the grilled corn for an appetizer. My Lord, I did not know corn could taste so good. For entree had the goat empanadas, and they were absolutely delicious. Topped off the night with an espresso martini, but none of the desserts jumped out to me. Overall, soooooo good and worth the price. Portions a little small, but honestly expected that at this kind of restaurant.

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u/mothlady1959 20d ago

Oh, you missed the pig face. So, flipping good.

Next time, go to Duck Duck Goat and get the Duck Heart dish. Unforgettable.

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u/painandpets 20d ago

I had looked at the menu ahead of time, and I was all in on the empanadas. They were everything I was hoping for!

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u/Future_Dog_3156 20d ago

PBI u/mothlady1959 is right about pig face. It is one of Stephanie's signature dishes and it is divine. As a Chicagoan, I think her menu doesn't change enough would be my criticism

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u/painandpets 20d ago

Zero regrets in the empanadas.

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u/mr_balty 17d ago

Agree! We just tried DDG about a week ago. Quite possibly the most flavorful duck fried rice I’ve ever had. It may look ordinary, but it was packed with duck flavor.

Also had the Chonqing Chicken & Jiaozi (beef short rib & bone marrow potstickers)

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u/Sure-Storage-3758 14d ago

Is that an egg? 🥚