OPEN CALL!!!

come one, come all to the open call for all front of house positions for the upcoming opening of girl & the goat!
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well the restaurant is coming along, what seemed slowly but surely, but now at a rapid pace. and i am freakin’ out. not really... i am very excited, but just after so much time to have it so near is crazy!
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my favorite event of the year is almost here! common threads world festival brings together chicago's best chefs along with some of our favorite chefs from around the country such as michelle bernstein (love her!) and ming tsai.
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well the wandering goat is ready to find its home on randolph, but there was need for one final celebration. this time the goat got a little nuts and found its way to a beautiful old church (along with 150 other fun folks) that our dear friend michael has transformed into his home. was a bit jealous since my condo would fit inside his basement, but was just excited to be there and thankful to be cooking in such a sweet space. it was actually funny to see all of my helpers’ reactions when they arrived...
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recently i got to go on a winter wonderland adventure in yosemite. i had never been before, and to be honest was not even sure exactly where it was (even when i was there), but i will go back for sure.

the ahwahnee hotel in the valley of the park is full of history and is a beautiful and charming place to stay. every january they host various chefs from all over the country for a series of events called 'chefs holidays'. somehow i was lucky enough to be one of these chefs this year. go hang in one of the most beautiful spots in the country and all the 'work' i have to do is a cooking demo (which i love doing anyway)? would have been tough to pass up.
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