Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location! Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! They will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion at 7:00pm. Guaranteed tickets are available online before the event – we encourage you to secure your attendance with a pre-sale ticket (includes event entry, koozie & signature spork), but organizers will have tickets available... Read More

There’s a little bit of home, a little bit of vacation, a little bit of a view, but a lot of love at Janie’s Riverview Cafe in Buffalo, Iowa. This journey I’ve been on for over a year now to bring my reviews to every local restaurant has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I meet folks, shake hands, bump fist, laugh and learn a little of their story so I can craft mine. If you drive too fast you might miss this quaint little stop a long the river, and that very well maybe a mistake. Home cooked styling and hearty plates will make you feel right as rain. Most... Read More

Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer & join us as we sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities! Paired with music provided by The Textures, we’re turning downtown into Flavortown! They will have a range of prizes, giveaways, & awesome auction items with a few other ingredients in the mix for a recipe of flavorful fun & fundraising! 100% of the proceeds from “QC Flavor Fest” go directly to Common Chord’s music education programs. October 5th, 5pm – 9pm at Common Chord Come join a table, for more music & more community! Tickets can... Read More

Head to Iron & Grain Saturday, September 30th from 10-4 for their 4th Annual Fall Fest in East Moline! LIVE MUSIC: 10:00-12:00 : Angela Meyer 12:00-2:00 : Bo Orrin 2:00-4:00 : Janey Lane FEATURING: 70+ local makers + small businesses Iron + Grain Coffee House Jennie’s Boxcar Midwest Ale Works Bloody Mary’s 589 12th Ave, East Moline, IL Free to attend! Learn more: IRON & GRAIN  Read More

Do you love sausages? Then you’ll love this Best of the Wurst competition! Join the German American Heritage Center & Museum (712 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Best of the Wurst. Sample sausage from local vendors, purchase delicious food and enjoy an ice-cold beer. Enjoy music by the Guttenberg German Band, and vote for the “Best of the Wurst!” Tickets are just $5 and children 12 and under are free. For more information, check out the GAHC’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gahc712.  Read More

Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on May 6! This family friendly event has FREE admission and is located in the Fair Center. Doors open at 12pm and close at 10pm. Vip tables are $200 and include chips, salsa and 8 drink tickets. Call the fair office to reserve your table today! Kids zone will be open 12pm to 7pm and feature Inflatables and games, David Casas Magic, T.J. Regul balloons and so much more! Among the participating restaurants: Jada’s Concessions, J&T Concessions, Smokin’ Butt Barbeque, LA Flama food truck, QuickE’s tacos, Ladybug... Read More

A destination Autumn tradition for the region is back in Geneseo! Join the State Street Market and Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday Oct 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for some State Street shopping fun! This FREE family-friendly event includes a curated list of handmade and vintage vendors, live music, great food, a libation station, and more! Shop vendors set up down the historic State Street and stay to explore all of Geneseo. Come to shop the market and stay to take in the day in town! Follow @statestreetmarketgeneseo on Facebook and Instagram for more details. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2250748545234304... Read More

The world is full of different spices and we are going to attempt to try them all! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month through December at 6:30 pm at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) as we try a new spice and recipe, which will be provided to you. Come back the following month to discuss the spice and recipes we tried. We will discuss the importance of salt, taste different varieties, learn how to properly use it, and have a tasty treat at the end. Think of it as a book club for cooking! Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-spiceupyourlife. This event is FREE and open to the public.... Read More

The world is full of different spices and we are going to attempt to try them all! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month November through December at 6:30 pm at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) as we try a new spice and recipe, which will be provided to you. Come back the following month to discuss the spice and recipes we tried. We will discuss the importance of salt, taste different varieties, learn how to properly use it, and have a tasty treat at the end. Think of it as a book club for cooking! Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-spiceupyourlife. This event is FREE and open... Read More

The world is full of different spices and we are going to attempt to try them all! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month October through December at 6:30 pm at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) as we try a new spice and recipe, which will be provided to you. Come back the following month to discuss the spice and recipes we tried. We will discuss the importance of salt, taste different varieties, learn how to properly use it, and have a tasty treat at the end. Think of it as a book club for cooking! Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-spiceupyourlife. This event is FREE and open... Read More