After having to take a hiatus in 2020, the area’s biggest and best celebration of Belgian heritage is back in the Quad Cities! Take a trip to the heart of Moline Illinois, for some Flemish fun this weekend at the Fall Belgian Fest! The 8th Annual Fall Belgian Fest returns to Stephens Park (7th Street […]
The Big Fat Greek Fest is BACK! The awesome cornucopia of Greek food, music and culture returns to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 2930 31st Ave., Rock Island, beginning today and running through Saturday. Fest officials posted the following on their social: We are EXCITED to announce…WE ARE BACK!!! Join us Friday, September […]
There have not been many constants that have stood the test of time in downtown Rock Island, through the passing of several eras, over the last three decades. Theo’s Java Club has been one of the few. The unique, quirky, fantastic java and performance space at 213 17th St. has been a haven for local […]
BREAKING NEWS: There’s going to be a new restaurant bringing the spice to Rock Island — and it’s an old favorite on the local foodie scene. Bayside Bistro is opening up it’s second location at 2704 18th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. (For those trying to place that spot, it’s in the old Spagos building […]
I did something terrible last night. Once my wife finds out, I don’t know what happens to my marriage. I’m sorry Mimi’s Tres Leches Cakes, people need to know. There you were though. Sitting behind that glass door. You were looking like more than a snack, maybe not the whole cake just a piece. My […]
The results are in for this year’s World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. In all, there were 267 winners, and with its 47 awards, or 18% of total awards, Prairie Farms dominated the contest with more wins than any competing company, including the top honor of Grade A Grand Champion for Regular Small Curd […]
Do you like baking, reading, or both? Then this video series may be for you! In this series, one of our reference librarians will attempt to make dessert recipes drawn from beloved fiction books. They’ll also recommend the books and media which inspired the recipes, available from our Rivershare libraries. Packets with the recipes and […]
PUMPKIN IS BACK!!! Pumpkin Ice Cream is now available at all Whitey’s locations – this means scoops, shakes, yogurt and 1.5 qt. containers. Don’t worry, Harvest Chippers will be back soon! In the meantime, enjoy that sweet, sweet pumpkiney goodness…
In 1888 Vincent Van Gogh painted quite possibly my favorite work of art. Cafe De Terrace. It was part one in a series of three. Fast forward to 2021, and Chef Keys from Cooks and Cuffs has cooked for me her Cafe De Keys. This New York born and raised Chef found her way here, […]
Looking for a place to order dinner tonight? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free […]
