Stephanie Izard’s guilty pleasures include Taco Bell, Lean Cuisine, and Bon Jovi. She feels most comfortable in a kitchen, drinking a beer, or on a farm. Most of her power, just like Sampson comes from her impressive hair. She swims faster than she cooks. On most nights she can be found cooking at Girl & the Goat with a big smile on her face. Stephanie's last name, Izard, inspired her to name the restaurant Girl & the Goat. "Izard" is the name of goat that can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains. In fall 2012, Stephanie and the Boka team will be opening Little Goat across the street from Girl & the Goat
Rob Katz once missed a triple double when he was 17 by one assist and it still bothers him. His admiration of Canadians is legendary. He is better at backgammon and racquetball than you are. He carries a good luck charm around and it usually works. Rob can often be found in one of his dining rooms discussing why Vancouver is the world’s most underrated city
Kevin Boehm’s favorite restaurant movie is Big Night. He feels like the Cubs have taken 5-7 years off of his life. He eats sushi constantly but has never gotten mercury poisoning. He has been known to sing at Karaoke Bars with great passion and volume. He thinks Chicago is the greatest city in the world. On most nights he can be found in one of his dining rooms discussing food, wine, or telling colorful anecdotes.