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| - If I had one place to take my well-traveled best friend anywhere in Madison, this would be it. True story.
They lured me in with their late night drinks and gained my trust to come back for dinner. For two of us, three platters was the right amount to have a fair sampling of the menu and amusingly struggle with towards the end. Still, we had room for dessert.
The cookie platter would have sounded boring at any other place but at this point I'd let them serve me a paper bag. It was like $3 per cookie, but seriously, it was the best cookie experience I've ever had. The cookies were pairings OF EACH OTHER, and I was still fantasizing about their textures several days later. What sort of witchcraft or wizardry must one do to pair cookies like that?
Our server had great suggestions when we asked, and helped us narrow down our choices. Their menu seems to change often, so don't expect to order something you've read about on here. It's like bungee jumping with a really great bungee cable -- just trust, and let go. It's not great for large groups because of the small space and its popularity. Plus, the bathroom is kind of cold in the winter. Can you tell I'm struggling to write a balanced review?
Forequarter makes me feel grateful to be without specific dietary needs because limiting the menu in any way would make me sad, knowing what I know now. While there's been much online and word-of-mouth hype about this place, it's still an understated experience.
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