Girl and the Goat opens today

[George_Hejna]

@Bill Tex Landreth

@George Hejna

@Scott Manlin

Yeah, we can definitely hit it up when you are here (which is when by the way?) among some other places… I have a few places to take you to but of course we will need to grill on the deck at least one night…

Can I get on the waiting list? Freakmount will voutch for me… maybe. I can bring some Cameron Hughes.

George

Ya better bring a chair for him to pass out in as well. I’m just sayin’.

Been there done that.

GH

[Matt_Shaffer]

What do you think the wait would be if I tried to pop in with 3 friends at 7:30?

[Scott_Manlin]

@Matt Shaffer

What do you think the wait would be if I tried to pop in with 3 friends at 7:30?

Long… they got 3000 reservation requests on Monday… look at this…

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[Matt_Shaffer]

@Scott Manlin

@Matt Shaffer

What do you think the wait would be if I tried to pop in with 3 friends at 7:30?

Long… they got 3000 reservation requests on Monday… look at this…

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Wow, very cool. I have someone coming in town that I am meeting tonight for the first time in a long, long time and I am trying to figure out where to go. Not too loud, but fun and good. Maybe somewhere I haven’t been yet. You’ve been to Masu Izakaya right? ther thoughts. Sorry for the drift.

[TimF]

This place has ‘Berserker Offline’ written all over it. Wonder if she’d waive that 2 bottle maximum? Get her to cook a few legs and do it up right…

[Mel_Hill]

@TimF

This place has ‘Berserker Offline’ written all over it. Wonder if she’d waive that 2 bottle maximum? Get her to cook a few legs and do it up right…

Maybe after they slow down a bit.
I don’t think hot restaurants want or need winos
taking a table for 4 hours and not buying a bunch of wine.
Though, becoming a regular who drops serious coin there and all things change…

[Jay_Carroll]

@Mel Hill

@TimF

This place has ‘Berserker Offline’ written all over it. Wonder if she’d waive that 2 bottle maximum? Get her to cook a few legs and do it up right…

Maybe after they slow down a bit.
I don’t think hot restaurants want or need winos
taking a table for 4 hours and not buying a bunch of wine.
Though, becoming a regular who drops serious coin there and all things change…

I agree. Not every place is good for offlines. But I am going here in a couple weeks with another couple. They are not wine people but I will be bringing a couple of bottles. Looking forward to it.

[Scott_Manlin]

@Jay Carroll

@Mel Hill

@TimF

This place has ‘Berserker Offline’ written all over it. Wonder if she’d waive that 2 bottle maximum? Get her to cook a few legs and do it up right…

Maybe after they slow down a bit.
I don’t think hot restaurants want or need winos
taking a table for 4 hours and not buying a bunch of wine.
Though, becoming a regular who drops serious coin there and all things change…

I agree. Not every place is good for offlines. But I am going here in a couple weeks with another couple. They are not wine people but I will be bringing a couple of bottles. Looking forward to it.

It is just a function of how you manage it… if you wanted to have an offline there, call them and make arrangements… with a good size group they will roast whole legs and beasts… which could be great

[TimF]

I spent the majority of my day in Wrigleyville yesterday enjoying the various bars and scenery. At about 4 we were getting a bit peckish and I suggested taking a cab down to the West Loop to Girl and Goat. It was a good call. They didn’t even give me a hard time for being in shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops.

We ordered and loved just about everything on the menu – I think we only missed 3 or 4 items. The fried oysters were my favorite – they were ridiculously good. I did try her wine, but my palate wasn’t exactly spot on at that point in the day.

[Linda_Baehr]

@TimF

I spent the majority of my day in Wrigleyville

Damn, I miss going to see my Cubbies.

[Jay_Carroll]

What is a Cub??? Sorry for thread drift

[TimF]

What was everyone’s favorite dish so far? Mine was the fried oysters with egg salad topping. I meant to order a second goat (meat and cheese) pizza but we never got around to it.

When reflecting on the meal, I was kind of confused by the desserts. I can’t really even remember any of them at this point. I remember something with corn and cream – seemed strange.

[Jay_Carroll]

@TimF

What was everyone’s favorite dish so far? Mine was the fried oysters with egg salad topping. I meant to order a second goat (meat and cheese) pizza but we never got around to it.

When reflecting on the meal, I was kind of confused by the desserts. I can’t really even remember any of them at this point. I remember something with corn and cream – seemed strange.

How drunk were you??

[TimF]

@Jay Carroll

@TimF

What was everyone’s favorite dish so far? Mine was the fried oysters with egg salad topping. I meant to order a second goat (meat and cheese) pizza but we never got around to it.

When reflecting on the meal, I was kind of confused by the desserts. I can’t really even remember any of them at this point. I remember something with corn and cream – seemed strange.

How drunk were you??

By the time dessert came? Yeah.

I’m pretty sure I picked up the check too.

[Matt_Shaffer]

Fried oysters with egg salad topping? Wow, that couldn’t be more in my wheelhouse.

[TimF]

@Matt Shaffer

Fried oysters with egg salad topping? Wow, that couldn’t be more in my wheelhouse.

I’m not a mayo guy and therefore not an egg salad guy, but this was spectacular. I don’t even know how you come up with something like that other than sit around with a Twister like spinner with a bunch of food items on it and start matching stuff up.

[TimF]

My table on Friday kept getting recorded by NBC. Was wondering if I’d ever see the video. The guy who really likes the food was sitting across from me.

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[Jay_Carroll]

I am headed there tonight with another couple. Was going to pack a couple of bottles. Figured I would bring 2 reds and order a white off the list. Any thoughts on what wines might be the best to pair with the food?? My GF is not a big wine person, nor is the other couple. I was thinking of a big Cali Pinot and maybe a 2007 Rhone…???

[TimF]

@Jay Carroll

I am headed there tonight with another couple. Was going to pack a couple of bottles. Figured I would bring 2 reds and order a white off the list. Any thoughts on what wines might be the best to pair with the food?? My GF is not a big wine person, nor is the other couple. I was thinking of a big Cali Pinot and maybe a 2007 Rhone…???

We had this discussion at dinner last night. When we went there were 3 oyster dishes, 10 veg dishes, 10 fish dishes and 10 meat dishes. To complicate matters she mixed some fish and meat dishes. I’d stick with whites and pinot, personally. I wouldn’t bring an '07 Rhone, of course YMMV.

[Jay_Carroll]

Went last night- really enjoyed. Loved the vibe of the place- busy, but in a good way. Everyone from the hosts/hostess, waitstaff, even the busboys- very gracious and welcoming. Had cocktail in the bar while waiting for the table. In an homage to my mom, had an old fashion- that had a delicious house marinated spiced cherry!

The food - think we tried 16 dishes- highlights to me …rabbit, scallop dish, goat pizza, all the veggie dishes were great- green beans, shisito peppers. Only miss was the crispy pig face- was just missing something. Oh and did try 2 of the 3 breads of the day- just great. It should be noted that we just ordered tons of things- and it came out when it came out- which was great with us. So not really like traditional courses.

We brought a couple bottles, pinot and CDP. They serve Reidel O type glassware. Need a pretty versatile wine(s) for the food!! Pretty reasonable list most wines in the $45-$70- but didn’t really study it much.

A very nice addition to the Chicago dining scene.