Go Shop View archives

• TRASH CAN ANNIE VINTAGE CLOTHING

  From poodle skirts to debutante dresses and frilly hats, vintage duds are always in style at Annie’s, clothier to the likes of Natalie Merchant and Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Annie also sells old-fashioned clothes, from the 1870s to 1970s, to everyday men, women and children. (9/2011)

  421 Brady St, Davenport
  563-322-5893
  trashcanannie.com
  

• CHOCOLATE MANOR

  Need the perfect gift for your host? The experienced chocolatiers here painstakingly handcraft each confection. There's a wide variety of treats to choose from, including truffles and toffees. (9/2011)

  412 16th St, Bettendorf, IA
  563-355-6600

• SouthPark Mall

  This conveniently located 100-plus-store shopping center features five anchor department stores and a 500-seat food court with 13 restaurants. (9/2011)

  4500 16th St, Moline, IL
  309-797- 8450
  simon.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Mississippi Valley Fair

  Deep-fried Twinkie, pickle or Snickers bar, anyone? Thousands of folks attend this largest-in-the-region fair for its offbeat food, big-name grandstand acts (Darius Rucker and Miranda Lambert, to name a couple), giant carnival, agricultural displays and free attractions. The 92nd fair runs Aug. 2-7. (9/2011)

  2815 W Locust St, Davenport, IA
  563-326-5338
  mvfair.com
  

• Celebration River Cruises

  View the Quad Cities from the largest non-gaming excursion riverboat on the Upper Mississippi River. The family-owned and -operated, 800-passenger Celebration Belle offers various cruises, including the Captain's Dinner & Dance Cruise, which features a buffet dinner and a live band. (9/2011)

  2501 River Dr, Moline
  800-297-0034
  celebrationbelle.com
  

• Vander Veer Botanical Park

  This 33-acre park, originally the Scott County Fairgrounds, was patterned after New York City’s Central Park and is ringed by a residential district that was built between 1895 and 1915. Highlights include a beautiful fountain, formal rose gardens and a conservatory. (9/2011)

  215 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA
  563-326-7818
  cityofdavenportiowa.com
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• LE FIGARO

  Located in downtown Rock Island, this bistro has offered fine dining in a romantic atmosphere for more than two decades. Home of chef Rachid Bouchareb from Morocco, this restaurant is known for its signature duck a l'orange and decadent desserts like crème brûlée . $$$ (9/2011)

  1708 Second Ave, Rock Island
  309-786-4944

• Mulkey’s Restaurant

  While the restaurant serves dinner, the best time to come is in the morning, when you can congregate with others at the counter and start your day with hot coffee, a homemade breakfast, like the “traditional favorite” (two eggs, two pancakes, two bacon or sausage) and good conversation. This spot has been a Rock Island tradition since 1955. $ (9/2011)

  3800 14th Ave, Rock Island
  309-788-1441
  mulkeysrest....weebly.com
  

• MISS MAMIES

  You’ll start with warm, fresh-baked bread and honey butter—but save room for the main course of your downhome meal. Miss Mamies is famous for its fried catfish, but hand-cut steaks and ribs are equally satisfying entrées. $$ (9/2011)

  3925 16th St, Moline, IL
  309-762-8336
  www.missmam...taurant.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• City Limits Saloon and Grill

  This place, which is the area’s oldest family-owned bar and grill is as popular for its booze as it is for its food. If daily drink specials don’t hook you, like $2 domestic beers on Mondays and $2.75 Captain Morgan Drinks on Wednesdays, the Limit Loin will. A specialty, this grilled tenderloin is topped with crispy bacon and melted Swiss cheese. (9/2011)

  4514 Ninth St, Rock Island, IL
  309-786-4889

• Kelly’s Irish Pub and Eatery

  Every day is St. Patrick’s Day at this neighborhood bar, which beckons customers with a giant green shamrock painted on the street out front. On days when it’s really not, though, you can still settle in with a Guinness and watch your favorite sporting event on the flatscreen TVs. (9/2011)

  2222 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA
  563-344-0000

• Mac’s Tavern

  This Davenport icon has been around since 1934, and not a whole lot has changed since then. The dedication to the old-fashioned, unpretentious ethos here is such that the present owner bought the bar when another potential buyer wanted to modernize it. Take part in tradition when you sip a drink at the mahogany bar. (9/2011)

  316 W 3rd St, Davenport
  563-324-9487