Chocolate Manor & Ghost Chicken open, Zeke's at Steeplegate Inn closed, and more Quad-Cities business news

Zeke's at the Steeplegate is permanently closed

Zeke's last day of operation was Saturday, July 26. Zeke's at the Best Western Steeplegate Inn announced the closure on its Facebook page on July 11. 

Zeke's original recipes and some employees moved to Chef's Island Express, which became the new ownership of Island Express, at 842 Middle Road, Bettendorf, located in Duck Creek Plaza.

"We want to say thank you for joining us for over 11 years," Zeke's Facebook post said. "The story of Zeke's has changed throughout the years as our guests and supporters remember recipes, faces, menu items, and many locations.

"It has always been about the tribe. That is what makes Zeke's so special. It has been the culmination of feedback and requests from guests, employees, partners, and everyone in between in real time. This is what built the foundation for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and low carb availability. The amazing people from all over the world that shared their culture and even recipes is why we truly are in this together." 

The same flavor, recipes, and will continue as they pass the "torch" to The Chef's Catering Co. and their new ownership of Chef's Island Express, the post said. 

"They've created a home for Zeke's original recipes, The Lemonade Stand Restaurant interns and Zeke's employees. They have the ability to be a new generation of creativity, fun and passion as they carry on Zeke’s legacy," the post said. "While it saddens us to close this chapter in life, Chef Jason Stewart is moving towards family and consulting as he steps away from the day-to-day operations of running a restaurant." 

Stewart added to the Facebook post and said that as the founder of Zeke's Island Cafe and Curator of Zeke's Family of Restaurants, he is proud to a apart of Zeke's story. 

"We have always done what we can to support the ever-changing needs of the Zeke’s community and the Quad Cities area. It is my honor and privilege to step aside and let the brilliant minds and hearts of the next generation take the lead," Stewart said. "Please join me in celebrating the hopes and dreams of Yasmin, Chef Josh Weathers, the interns and crew as they find new and innovative ways to express their passion and creativity. I am so excited to see what they can come up with next!"

Ghost Chicken opens in Bettendorf

A new chicken joint, Ghost Chicken, opened in Bettendorf on Thursday, Aug. 28. The new, fast-casual restaurant is located at the Bett Plex at 6828 Championship Drive. Ghost Chicken features Nashville Hot-style chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders, and boneless options, along with unique sides and house-made sauces. The chicken joint also has energy and refresher drinks. Click here to view menu. 

Operation hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. through 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Ghost Chicken has indoor dining, a drive-thru and order pickup available. 

Follow Ghost Chicken Facebook page and ghostchickeneats Instagram page for updates. Business phone number is 563-844-2377.

Chocolate Manor is back in downtown Davenport

The Nguyen family reopened Chocolate Manor storefront on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The storefront is located at 110 E. Second St. in downtown Davenport.

The Chocolate Manor's new owners are Nam and Rachel Nguyen. The business is family-owned and operated. The previous business owner, Randyl Mohr, closed the storefront on Sept. 28.

The chocolate shop will offer Chocolate Manor tours and tours can be booked all year round. Attendees can enjoy sampling chocolates, learning about their history and a little bit of the history of chocolate itself. Attendees can then head back to the kitchen, where the chocolatiers will show them how they create one of their confections.

Those interested are asked to call a week ahead to book a tour. The business phone number is 563-355-6600.

The Chocolate Manor has a lineup of sweets such as hand crafted toffees, caramels, creams, truffles, and is constantly changing. Click here to view the gallery of sweet treats. 

The chocolate shop will announce a grand opening soon. Follow Chocolate Manor Facebook page for details. 

Operation hours are 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. 

The website address is chocolatemanorqc.com and email address is chocolatemanor@gmail.com. 

Dollar General closing in Silvis

The Dollar General bargain retail chain, selling household goods, groceries, beauty products and more, is closing in Silvis. The Dollar General is in the Twin Oaks Shopping Center, located at 2001 Fifth St., Suite 47 in Silvis. 

The store is set to close on Monday, Oct. 13. Store employees will transfer to other Dollar General locations in the Quad-Cities.

Now through Sept. 1, all items will be discounted 65% off. Starting every other week, discounts will continue to drop. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 items will be 25% off, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 24 items will be 50% off, beginning Thursday, Oct. 2 items will be 75% off and Oct. 7 or 8 items will be 90% off. 

Store hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m., daily. Business phone number is 708-593-5190.

Jewel Express in Kennedy Square is closed

Customers at Jewel Express in East Moline will need to look for another gas station and convenient store to shop. Jewel Express' last day of operation was Saturday, Aug. 30. The location is in the Kennedy Square Shopping Center, located at 101 Avenue of the Cities in East Moline by Jewel-Osco. 

"All associates from the Express location have transitioned to our Jewel-Osco store in East Moline," said Mary Frances Trucco, Director, Communications, Public Affairs & Government Relations for Jewel Osco.

The only Illinois Jewel Express available is in City Line Plaza, located at 1902 First St. A. in Moline. Fuel station operation hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m., daily. Fuel services include air station, diesel, pumps available 24 hours, water station available and wheel chair accessible pumps. There is no convenience store. Business fuel phone is 309-797-0558.