It’s 2008, exactly 100 years after the Cubs won their last World Series. As the second half of the season is about to get underway superstitions are running wild.
Of course the curse of the goat is always in the back of every Cubs fans’ mind. As the Cubs went into game four of the 1945 World Series bar owner William Sianis showed up at Chicago Stadium with his pet goat. The goat was then turned away from the stadium, causing Sianis to put a hex on the team, hence today’s billy goat curse.
So instead of picking up a Vienna beer dog, think about killing the curse, no matter if it’s curried, grilled, or stewed. These restaurants serve up what ails the Cubs.
Vee Vee’s, 6232 North Broadway
Isi Ewu (Goat Head Stew), $20: This African stew is made with tomatoes, hot chilies, and a traditional mix of bitter herbs, and of course shredded goat’s head meat. If your in the mood for trying this cranial dish it’s best to call the restaurant 48 hours in advance.
Chopel Kabob and Steak, 2440 West Devon
Goat Champ, $8.99: This Indian-Pakistani restaurant offers these bone-in goat chops. They are tenderized hours before they are seared on a hot grill. The chops come with raw onion to cut the richness.
Cafe Trinidad, 555 East 75th Street
Curry Goat, $10.75: This is a mild traditional Caribbean dish loaded with curry sauce and stewed goat. If you’re feeling adventurous, ask for the hot sauce, which is made from scotch bonnets in a vinegary base. The plate comes with a choice of side and brown rice with pigeon peas.
Birreria Reyes de Ocotlan, 1322 West 18th Street
Birria, $6.50 small/$7.50 large: Birria is a Mexican meat stew withraw onions and cilantro with goat in a spicy goat broth. For 3o years this Pilsen restaurant has kept their family recipe exactly the same with no complaints.
Ja’ Grill, 1008 West Armitage
Curry Goat, $15: This Lincoln Park spot if best known for it’s great reggae and jerk rub, but the curry goat is definately something to try. The tender pieces of goat meat and seasoned and marinated then stewed in a spicy Jamaican curry.
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