Oh, Forequarter, how I love thee...
I am thrilled to have Forequarter in my neighborhood. The first time I went with a group of friends and split a bunch of things, which is a great way to do it without spending a fortune. My husband and I went there for the first time together for our anniversary and splurged. Well, we got addicted and can't stop going back. It works for both of us, because although we are pretty adventurous, I don't eat red meat or pork, and they offer many vegetarian options most of the time.
I had possibly my favorite ice cream ever there during the summer -- fennel ice cream. So unusual but amazing. Their desserts are generally out of this world. Save room to share one with a friend, at the very least.
My only slightly negative experience was a few weeks ago when we went there on a Tuesday after a snowstorm. I don't know if it was because it was a weeknight, or because there was a snowstorm, but the menu was way more out there than usual. There were no vegetarian entrees, and few vegetarian options whatsoever. I tried duck heart meatballs, which were WAY too gamey for me.
I also highly recommend their special drinks -- I've had several that were amazing and boozy.