Queen of Comedy Sommore comes to the Col
Barack Obama was elected president a year ago this week, and that's still a cornerstone of comedian Sommore's act.
Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Can she talk? Joan Rivers keeping current at age 76
After 50-plus years in showbiz, Joan Rivers still can draw attention.
Nov 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Comic Zany filming documentary, performance in Galesburg
When it came time for Bob Zany to shoot the concert portion of an autobiographical documentary, Galesburg, Ill., and the Orpheum Theatre were logical choices.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Wednesday night wing, beer specials draw crowds to Bier Stube
For James Dodd of Moline, eating chicken wings at the Bier Stube in his hometown isn't as much about the food as it is the atmosphere.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
New restaurant to fill Brown Bottle's spot in Moline
The Brown Bottle has closed its doors in downtown Moline, but another restaurant will be moving in, one of the building owners said Tuesday.
Oct 27, 2009 | 10:25 pm | Loading…
Just the right amount of food at Old Chicago happy hour
The happy hour pizza is the perfect after-work snack for Joe Kopacz, who has been coming to Old Chicago with friends for about two years.
Oct 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Hit Parade Buffet offers options for one price
John Hagen comes to Rhythm City Casino's Hit Parade Buffet every Friday without fail.
Sep 24, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
$10 or less: WooDogs focuses on affordable meals for the family
Deano O'Leary helped build the tavern that would become WooDogs Pub-n-Grub in the 1990s and has been coming back there ever since.
Sep 03, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Freight House celebrates anniversary with ‘Bash’
The biggest hassle in creating an outdoor party to celebrate the first anniversary of the Freight House was finding a time to have it, Jeff Johnson said.
Aug 25, 2009 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
Celtic Highland Games get a pre-game party
A pre-game "Celtic Beer Dinner" is a new addition to this year's Celtic Highland Games, which take place Saturday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport.
Aug 18, 2009 | 4:05 pm | Loading…
Ribfest: Desperado’s among the returning rib vendors
The barbecue equivalent of a rock star is making its comeback during the Ribfest portion of River Roots Live.
Aug 18, 2009 | 3:25 pm | Loading…
$10 or less: Ganzo's enchilada sauce keeps restaurant going for generations
Ganzo's started in 1964 as a food stand operated at the Mississippi Valley Fair by John and Frances Puente. They cooked their own family recipes, served up large portions and found it popular enough to start a restaurant that is still going under the direction of a third generation.
Aug 18, 2009 | 11:15 am | Loading…
Comic learns from Blue Collar buddies
After performing in the Quad-Cities several times over the years - opening for Jeff Foxworthy in 2003 and Bill Engvall in 2005 - James Johann is back, this time headlining his own shows this weekend at Penguin's Comedy Club.
Aug 11, 2009 | 4:15 pm | Loading…
Graze owners shut its doors
After being in business less than 18 months in Davenport and less than a month after opening a second Quad-City restaurant, Peter Harman, aka the Food Guru, has shut down Graze, Food Guru Experience.
Aug 06, 2009 | 5:40 pm | Loading…
$10 or less: Breadman Bakery can keep you full for $6.50
When Lolita Baker and her daughters, Tina Kress and Tammy Stolffers, decided to buy the Breadman Bakery and Cafe in Blue Grass, Iowa, they took a hard look at the cost of labor and the menu items.
Jul 28, 2009 | 5:10 pm | Loading…
$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…
