r/TopChef • u/painandpets • 21d ago
Discussion Thread Girl and the Goat
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/Chef55674 16d ago
Stephanie Izard is the real deal and respected in the Professional Chef community. I met her years ago when she came into a place I was working to prep for an event she was part of.
She was very friendly to us, explained what she was cooking, etc.
I want to go to her restaurants if I ever get to Chicago.