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MOLINE. The Quad Cities have always been proud of their strong Belgian heritage – perhaps because a part of that heritage is a knack for preparing great food. Most locals agree that the best place to get sandwiches in the Quad Cities is at the Belgian Village Inn, a staple in Moline's Olde Towne area since the late 1970s. Regulars rave about the Inn's famous "Vanderueben," a grilled masterpiece that is as enormous as it is delicious. Each sandwich is made from scratch, using their tasty homemade bread. If a sandwich isn't up your alley, try a bowl of one of their soups or even something on the lighter side, like a house salad.
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Biaggi's
5195 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA 52807 · 563-344-2103
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DAVENPORT. Relatively new on the Quad City dining scene, Biaggi's has received a fair amount of press for its Italian-American cuisine and upscale setting – and rightly so. The restaurant boasts a wine list that is fairly extensive, including several vintage Italian wines. Superb dishes include their Linguini with Salmon and Vodka, Vitello Marsella served "scaloppini style" and Shrimp Oreganata. In the early evening, Biaggi's bar area is a popular gathering place for area business types who enjoy munching on bread, sipping fine red wine and discussing the day's events. Reservations suggested.
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BETTENDORF. If you are on the prowl for good Chinese food in the Quad Cities, the Fortune Garden offers authentic Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan dishes. Follow your nose inside and a member of the friendly wait staff, who are at once fun and professional, will greet you. The restaurant's décor is definitively Chinese – from the big Buddha statue in the sitting room to the saltwater fish tank. The Garden also features a popular daily lunch buffet.
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ROCK ISLAND. Harris Pizza and the various offshoots offering Harris-style pizza are Quad City staples. Harris's distinctive flavor and style – thin crust, an interestingly spicy and robust sauce, and a signature lengthwise cutting style – has deservedly gained fervent following. If you're visiting the area, Harris is a must-have delicacy. Although there are five Harris outlets, Rock Island's #1 and #2 (within a block of one another) offer the distinct tavern-style, homey and comfortable dining experience.
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Le Figaro
1708 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8702 · 309-786-4944
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ROCK ISLAND. While the District may be known more for its vibrant nightlife scene, there are actually a few excellent restaurants located here as well. Le Figaro, which serves a fine French menu in a semi-elegant setting, is one such place. The large mural depicting the Eiffel Tower's 1989 Centennial leaves little doubt as to what type of cuisine the restaurant serves, and most of the tables in the seating area are positioned to face the action on Second Avenue, giving them a street side, Parisian feel. Many locals recommend one of the Spécialités Maison (an excellent filet mignon for two; or a grilled beef, lamb and pork plate). However, more adventurous diners will want to sample escargot, Veal Oscar or Denver Sole. Excellent wine list. Reservations are necessary.
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MOLINE. Named after one of Indochina's most important rivers, this downtown Moline eatery specializes in Vietnamese cuisine with a bit of a French influence. Le Mekong, winner of several local and regional dining awards, offers excellent spare ribs, spicy chicken and, of course, spicy beef dishes – most swear by their Saigon Beef, flavored with garlic and fresh herbs. Of course, each entrée is accompanied by the likes of lemongrass, shallots or mixed vegetables. At lunch, the restaurant's buffet is popular with neighborhood business-types and convention-goers who are "in the know." Another, newer location is located across the river in Davenport (563-324-7310), but most locals claim that the original is best. Dinner reservations suggested.
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BETTENDORF. Boasting what is perhaps the Quad Cities' most dramatic dining area, The Lodge Restaurant offers patrons the chance to enjoy authentic German cuisine in Davenport. Once inside, a suit of armor (that almost seems to be standing guard in the sitting room) greets you. The dimly lit main dining area's vaulted ceiling soars well over 30 feet, and is flanked by the heads of bears, boars and deer. Off to the left, you'll find the cozy library room, where you can dine amongst elegant furniture and antiques. The Lodge Restaurant's breakfast and brunch menus offer a nice mix of traditional German and American choices. Reservations are suggested, especially on the weekends.
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This is one restaurant that is rapidly gaining a fine reputation among the Quad Cities' pasta lovers. One step inside the door on this non-descript downtown eatery, and you'll know that you're in a family business – candle-lit tables and relaxing décor. Tiramisu's service is at once professional and friendly, and everybody is treated like a long-lost friend. The restaurant also features some of the area's finest homemade chicken, meat, and seafood pasta dishes, including excellent veal Marsala and homemade ravioli that is so good, it has to be an old family recipe. Reservations are suggested, especially on the weekend.
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