$10 or less: Quad-City USA Family Restaurant caters to the customer
Duane and Darlene Stickrod of East Moline both are on diets. In three weeks' time, they've lost a combined 25 pounds. Their secret? Eating at the Quad-City USA Family Restaurant five nights a week, they say.
Jun 30, 2009 | 2:55 pm | Loading…
Dueling pianos brings music, and comedy to nightclubs
The familiar strains of Billy Joel's "River of Dreams" echo through Nan's Piano Bar on the top floor of the Freight House Entertainment Complex in downtown Davenport.
Jun 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Trattoria Tiramisu provides traditional Italian dishes without expensive prices
Carol Sandberg of LeClaire, Iowa, hadn't been to Trattoria Tiramisu for a couple of years, but the $7.95 lunch buffet has brought her back, and she's even begun recruiting new customers.
Jun 16, 2009 | 4:20 pm | Loading…
Eating your way down the Mississippi
One of my assignments the last few years has been to write the lead article for the yearly edition of Quimby's Cruising Guide, the "bible" for traveling boaters with listings of marinas and locks on 26 inland rivers and waterways.
Jun 05, 2009 | 3:20 pm | Loading…
Captain’s Table plans to reopen, Kernan’s fate is unsure
The Captain's Table in Moline, a longtime Quad-City restaurant that closed its doors in January, plans to reopen by July 1.
Jun 05, 2009 | 3:15 pm | Loading…
Dinner with a view
Mike Rebitzer got a little misty-eyed when he surveyed the interior of the new Bierstube of LeClaire bar and grill shortly before opening day this spring as the Quad-Cities' newest riverfront restaurant.
Jun 05, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…
Lunchtime on the Plaza provides an inexpensive break from the workday
Lojo Russo has found it a challenge to maintain her gig schedule just as though the economy was doing fine.
May 26, 2009 | 6:25 pm | Loading…
Doggie Styles welcomes canines, owners
Having a meal at Doggie Styles in Milan, Ill., has one big advantage for Don Smith. He can bring his dog, Duke, along.
May 19, 2009 | 6:40 pm | Loading…
‘Police Academy’ star began trend
Little did Michael Winslow realize 25 years ago that the sound-effects comedy he was doing in the first “Police Academy” movies would turn into a music mini-phenomenon.
May 19, 2009 | 9:50 am | Loading…
Pork sellers work to shed swine flu stigma
Standing near the grill outside Golick’s Meat Market, owner Mike Richards said his customers continue to pig out on his pork chop sandwiches.
May 06, 2009 | 6:25 pm | Loading…
$10 or Less Interactive Video Map
This is a map of all the $10 or Less local restaurant stories and videos that the Quad-City Times has produced with links to the stories and valuable restaurant information. Click on the restaurant icons to get more information.
Apr 29, 2009 | 9:35 am | Loading…
$10 or less: Rudy’s Tacos expands daily specials, value meals
Davenport police officer Tim Murphy starting visiting Rudy’s Tacos in the Village of East Davenport when he began patrolling with Rudy’s regular Troy Simon a few months ago.
Apr 28, 2009 | 4:25 pm | Loading…
Go live with a Karaoke band
Live Band Karaoke takes the entertainment concept that’s been around since the 1990s — would-be singers taking the lead on pre-recorded tracks — and adds a human touch.
Apr 21, 2009 | 3:45 pm | Loading…
$10 or less: Tommy's serves breakfast all day for less than $7
David Hungate has been coming to Tommy's on Davenport's west side for 15 years. When he began doing so, it was on his lunch breaks. Now, he's retired and on a fixed income, but he still can afford to eat at the restaurant a couple of times a week.
Apr 08, 2009 | 11:50 am | Loading…
Cancer survivor headlines at Penguin's for Gilda's Club 'Week of Laughter'
Robert Schimmel had always been known for his frank observations and take-no-prisoners attitude in his comedy.
Apr 07, 2009 | 10:05 am | Loading…
7 things to know about Aisha Tyler
Here's what you need to know about Aisha Tyler, who comes to Penguin's Comedy Club in the Freight House, downtown Davenport, this weekend:
Mar 31, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…
It may be messy, but the gyro is under $10
When the clock strikes 11, Dr. Gyros starts filling up with customers headed in during their lunch break. The Rock Island restaurant serves up so much lunchtime business that owner John Stopoulos said he goes through 600 pounds of gyro meat each week.
Mar 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Upscale dance club opens in Moline
Debbra Accardi doesn’t mind making the 50-mile drive from Kewanee, Ill., to Moline on weekend nights. Accardi knows she’ll find a warm welcome at Club Boulevard and plenty of opportunities for dancing and socializing upon arrival.
Mar 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…