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Party Earth Review Tantalizing plates of veggies, fish, and, yes, plenty of takes on goat give Girl & the Goat wide appeal among everyone from hardcore foodies to adventurous groups of trendy friends. Opened in 2010, Top Chef winner Stephanie... ... read full review
809 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Green, Pink Lines: Clinton
312-492-6262
M–Th, Su 4:30–11pm, F–Sa 4:30pm–midnight
West Loop, Chicago –
Tantalizing plates of veggies, fish, and, yes, plenty of takes on goat give Girl & the Goat wide appeal among everyone from hardcore foodies to adventurous groups of trendy friends.
Opened in 2010, Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard’s West Loop hotspot still sees reservations booked far in advance, but the cavernous loft space still fills almost instantly with eager, well-coifed guests from the minute the doors open.
Charcoal wood floors, massive repurposed columns, and retro Edison bulbs account for most of the décor, with only a few psychedelic paintings à la Alice in Wonderland to break up the sleek but earthy atmosphere.
The shiny bar supports the fortunate few who scored a seat early, while hurried bartenders serve sommelier-chosen wine, misty mixes of bourbon and ginger, or deftly crack the tops off international microbrews.
Innocuous gangs of fashion-forward gals grow ruthless once the house-baked breads with saliva-inducing spreads arrive, while hip male suitors and their swooning counterparts share bowls of beets with avocado crème fraîche or attack prehistoric-sized pork shanks.
More adventurous folks plunge heartily into the goat carpaccio and confit goat belly, but only after devouring the luscious goat liver mousse spread deep into the tiny pockets of buttery crumpets.
Every jaw-dropping bite off Girl & the Goat’s farm-to-table menu certainly comes with a wait, but being able to pair ridiculously tasty eats with a little lesson in patience can’t be all that baaaaaaad.
Fashionista foodies, smart couples, goateed goat lovers, successful business types, savvy tourists, followers of Top Chef hoping to see what the fuss is all about, mid-20s to late 40s.
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Frequently changing farm-to-table concept focusing on shareable plates of vegetables, fish, and meat (most notably goat), as well as house-made breads, charcuterie, and cheese plates.
Venue features an underground room with space for up to 20 guests available for private parties.
Reservations accepted and highly recommended, although walk-ins can always try their luck.
Breads $5, dinner items $7–$25. Beer $5–$10, wine $10–$14/glass or $45–$95+/bottle, cocktails $7–$13.
Cool casual to trendy: jackets without ties, nice jeans, button-downs, above-the-knee skirts, sundresses, platform sandals, ankle boots.
Early any night for a chance at walk-in seating, or any time a reservation can be had.
Celeb chef seekers can continue their quest at g.e.b. (841 West Randolph Street), home to the latest offering from hard-rocking chef Graham Elliot who prepares simple dishes – using only three elements per dish – that focus on food more than flash.
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