Hailing from Evanston, IL-Chef Stephanie Izard's latest 'Girl and the Goat' in Chicago has definitely made its mark in the Chicago food scene! The 2008 winner of Bravo's 'Top Chef' has found her niche in her hometown Chicago. Chef Izard shares her 'comfort food' through pork, seafood, and everything in between.  

Variations are endless...

Jiye and I were ecstatic to land reservations at this hot spot on my trip to Chicago, although it was a 4:45pm rsvp. Nonetheless, it was perfect because we had a chance to chat up with Stephanie, and of course had to invite her to Seoul to check out our food scene! Chef Izard was ever so sweet, and sent us 3 dishes compliments from the kitchen! Our original 5 small plates turned to 10 somehow, and I couldn't be more content :)

Girl and Goat was delicious overload, definitely on the top of my list of Chicago's favorites!  Patiently awaiting Chef Izard's next spot to open! To be continued...