Girl & The Goat
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Girl & The Goat

Chicago, Illinois

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Stephanie Izard's flagship is still the most fun you can have at a dinner table in Chicago. The menu is organized by vegetables, fish, and meat, and every section has at least one dish that makes you grab whoever you're with and insist they try it. The goat is in the name for a reason — the wood-oven roasted goat with pickled peppers is a signature that's earned its fame.

Insider tip

Sit at the bar for walk-in seats. Order the kohlrabi salad and the goat empanadas. Let the kitchen surprise you after that.

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