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| - Wow. Forequarter is by far my favorite restaurant in Madison.
I kept walking by with my dog, wondering what was going on in that small space, given that there's no exterior sign and no indication as to what it is. I finally googled the address and discovered the hidden gem that is Forequarter. I'm ashamed, but excited, to say that I went two nights in a row =)
First night, on a Thursday, only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table at 7pm. Started off with a Martini while we waited. With the pickled ramp (had to google ramp =), it was delish! The designers of the space were smart when the constructed 6 inch shelves sticking out in the waiting area. Perfect to set a drink or a small plate.
We ordered the grilled bread, which was fantastic, and the cheese plate special. The bread (very large portion served on a rectangular wooden board) was accompanied by a homemade pesto, which was delicious. Cheese came with pickled vegetables. After the bread and cheese, unfortunately, we were full so called it a night.
Second trip on Friday (around the same time) had to wait around 20 minutes for a table, but again, had a drink while waiting. Ordered the bread again (amazing!), roasted corn, and roasted carrots. The roasted corn was a little spicy and came with a cilantro lime aioli...heavenly. The roasted carrots were tasty but could have been cooked a little longer.
Overall, I LOVE Forequarter. Unique, high quality dishes. Reasonably priced. Busy but not too busy. I will return as soon as I can!
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