Two Sisters Restaurant, located at 522 First St. W., Milan, will change to Flip's Pancake House shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The restaurant remained open till Sunday, Sept. 13, with remodeling construction set to begin Monday, Sept. 14.
After 15 years, Two Sisters Restaurant in Milan to transform into Flip's Pancake House
After 15 years in Milan, Two Sisters Restaurant is turning the page to a new chapter.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the restaurant announced that it will be transformed into Flip's Pancake House.
Two Sisters Restaurant, located at 522 First St. W., Milan, will change to Flip's Pancake House shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The restaurant remained open till Sunday, Sept. 13, with construction set to begin Monday, Sept. 14. The restaurants pole sign is shown here on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
"Two Sisters has been so much more than a restaurant to us. For 15 years, you’ve walked through our doors, brought your families, celebrated milestones, shared meals, made memories and supported us in ways we could never fully put into words," the post read. "And now it’s time for a change.
"We’re excited to officially share that Two Sisters will be transforming into Flip’s Pancake House! Same owners. Same love for this community. A fresh new look, menu and chapter ahead. We’re incredibly grateful for everything Two Sisters has been over the last 15 years and even more excited to bring you along for what’s next."
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The owners said there is a lot more to come and that they will be sharing updates, progress and plenty of pictures along the way on Facebook.
The restaurant will remain open until Sunday, Sept. 13, with construction set to begin Monday.
Two Sisters is located at 522 First St. W. in Milan.
AWAKE Coffee Company opens third location in East Moline
A popular regional energy drink company has expanded to a third location, opening a new shop at 1347 Avenue of the Cities in East Moline, next door to Whitey's Ice Cream.
Awake Coffee Company serves a variety of specialty coffee drinks, energy drinks, smoothies, breakfast items, bagels and bakery goods.
The new East Moline location is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a drive-thru.
Football Fridays are happening at the East Moline location during football season, giving United Township students a chance to fuel up before the game. Students can grab a four-pack of any four large drinks for $12 between 3 and 6 p.m. on Fridays during football season. A valid UT High School student ID is required.
Awake Coffee Company opened its first location at 1430 Fourth Ave. in Rock Island in April 2019. In March 2024, it opened a second location at 4320 N. Brady St. in Davenport.
For more information, visit the AWAKE Coffee Company Facebook page.
Mr. Wings, known for its southern style wings and catfish, has opened in a new location at 140 18th St. in downtown Rock Island shown here on Friday, Sept. 4.
Mr. Wings opens in Rock Island
Mr. Wings, known for its southern-style wings and catfish, has opened in a new location in downtown Rock Island.
Located at 140 18th St., Mr. Wings offers seven flavors of bone-in wings: honey hot, honey gold, hot lemon pepper, Daytona, Buffalo, Barbeque and Southern style.
Mr. Wings menu is displayed at the counter of the restaurant located at 140 18th St. in Rock Island shown here on Friday, Sept. 4.
Mr. Wings also serves party wings, whole wings, catfish dinners, boneless and chicken tenders, chicken and waffles, sides and more. Click here to view menu.
Owner Daryl Farmer previously operated Mr. Wings at two other locations, both of which required him to share space with another restaurant or business. With the new downtown Rock Island location, Farmer now operates his restaurant independently.
The restaurant offers DoorDash for convenient delivery.
For more information, call 309-903-4867. Follow MrWings Mrwings Facebook page for updates, specials and announcements.
Country Orchids Florist & Boutique is a new retail shop located at 1019 Fourth St. in downtown Fulton. Shown is storefront at the retail shop.
Country Orchids Florist & Boutique opens in Fulton
Country Orchids Florist & Boutique is a new retail shop located at 1019 Fourth St. in downtown Fulton.
Michelle Crow and Chelsea Lesniewski, a mother-and-daughter duo, are beginning a new chapter together with their combined business, Country Orchids Florist & Boutique, at 1019 Fourth St. in Fulton, Illinois.
Country Orchids Florist & Boutique is a new retail shop located at 1019 Fourth St. in downtown Fulton. Shown is a display of jewelry at the retail shop.
Country Orchids is a full-service gift shop with floral services, boutique clothing (including plus sizes), permanent jewelry, gifts, home decor and more.
Michelle Crow and Chelsea Lesniewski, the mother-and-daughter duo, are beginning a new chapter together with the combined business.
Lewniewski previously owned and operated Homemade Hippie Boutique, which she closed in August. The shop was located at 1009 Fourth St. in Fulton, just a few doors down from their new combined shop.
Country Orchids Florist & Boutique’s hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, call 815-589-4045 or visit countryorchids.net or the Country Orchids Florist & Boutique Facebook page.
A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop to hold grand opening
A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop is opening in LeClaire, located at 429 N. Cody Road. The shop will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. The first 50 customers will receive a swag bag filled with goodies.
The first 50 customers will receive a swag bag with lots of goodies on grand opening day.
The store is a new and pre-loved book-and-gift shop with inventory that book lovers will enjoy.
For more information, visit A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop’s Facebook page.
The Maynard, performance and event venue, opens in Muscatine
A historic space in downtown Muscatine has a new life as The Maynard, a private event and performance venue located upstairs in the historic former Mississippi Hotel building, formerly known as the Overlook Ballroom, at 101 W. Mississippi Drive.
The space is owned by Chelsea Harms, whose dream of creating beautiful food and meaningful gatherings has grown into something even bigger.
In 2024, Harms launched Cheers & Graze with Charm, creating handcrafted charcuterie boards and grazing tables for weddings, celebrations, and special events throughout Eastern Iowa. As demand quickly grew, so did the need for a commercial kitchen.
That search led her to this historic downtown space.
With a vision that extended beyond a kitchen, Chelsea transformed the building into The Maynard—a venue where people can gather, celebrate, and create memories.
Today, The Maynard is available for private events of all kinds, from bridal and baby showers to birthdays, corporate gatherings, cocktail parties, and intimate celebrations, blending historic charm with modern events.
“In true speakeasy fashion, The Maynard doesn’t keep traditional business hours. Instead, keep an eye out for our signature red patio lights. When the red lights are on, we’re open. Stop in for a glass of wine, a cold beer, or simply good company," The Maynard states on their website.
"Whether you’re joining us for an open night or celebrating one of life’s biggest moments, we can’t wait to welcome you to The Maynard."
"What makes this space even more special is its history. The building was once the old Mississippi Hotel in Muscatine, Iowa — a landmark along the city’s historic riverfront. During the height of Mississippi River commerce, Muscatine was a busy stop for steamboats, merchants, and travelers, and hotels like this played a huge role in welcoming that constant flow of life and movement through the city," Harms said in Facebook post on July 26."
"To imagine all the balls, weddings, and conversations about this growing city that once filled these walls gives me all the feelings. I feel so honored to carry that history forward by creating a warm, historic gathering place where new memories can be made in the city I call home."
The Maynard is available to rent for private gatherings, bridal showers, engagement celebrations, parties, community socials and lectures.
For more information, call 563-272-9589 or visit the-maynard-luucmk.subscribepage.io website and The Maynard Facebook page.
