Maggie is an accommodations
specialist that lives in Edgebrook. She says she'll go anywhere for good food
as long as she can take public transportation or a cheap taxi ride. The three
things in her eye that make a good restaurant are quality, creativity, and
innovation.
The second time I went to Girl & the Goat was my most
memorable experience. They sat my friend and I at the chef’s table and every
part of it was amazing. It was a fully sensory experience—from watching the
food prepared in front of us, smelling the aromas that flooded out of the
kitchen, feeling the heat of the ovens & the texture of the food &
tasting it all once it finally arrived.
Our waiter was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable and
helpful; he gave great recommendations on food and drink pairings and never
rushed us with our decisions. The chefs in the kitchen were just as
friendly—answering our questions about what they were doing and offering advice
and recommendations. Everything came out in a timely manner so we were able to
enjoy and savor the flavors of each dish.
The menu is diverse but not massive which it made it easy to
find different dishes we could both enjoy. We started with the flatbread which
came with a soft creamy parmesan butter and savory maple oil but had to be
careful to not fill up on it before everything else came out. The green beans
(as everyone knows) were incredibly delicious—crunchy and fresh with a rich,
tasty fish sauce poured over them. Several times the busboy would try to take
them as more food arrived but we refused to part with them until we finished
them all. We indulged in the duck fat fries—a tricky side dish as the fries are
to die for but could fill you up before you realize it. The shishito peppers
were another tasty side dish and the warning of how spicy they can be did not
go unfounded. Finally we had the Pig Face—which my friend called “Super Bacon.”
The perfectly-cooked pork melted in your mouth and the fried egg on top only
added to this incredible indulgence.
Everything about the meal was perfect and the laid back
attitude of the staff helped make us feel like we were right at home. We were
even fortunate enough to meet the chef, Stephanie Izard, after our meal and she
could not have been more humbling and friendly to chat with. Even as we raved
about her fantastic green beans, she confided to us that they had been born out
of a mistake she had made one night at another restaurant. Whether or not this
was true, it was the perfect way to end our dinner.
Girl and the
Goat
809 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262
