Local Artisans
LOCAL MAKERS F rom handcrafted canoes, craft beers, wines and spirits, to works of art, original sweets and pizzas, we serve up an amazing array of local artisans and small family- owned business that create original products that can only be found in the Quad Cities. Boetje’s Mustard was founded in 1889. This Dutch Shop Our
Recognized as an official Illinois Maker and James Beard Award recipient, you can experience this amazing, family- owned business at two locations . lagomarcinos.com Navarro Canoe Co. creates handmade functional works of art, often passed down for generations. For nearly 50 years, Navarro canoes have earned a reputation for their
mustard comes from an Old-World recipe and is manufactured in a small plant in Rock Island. Recognized as an official Illinois Maker, you can pick up a jar of this amazing mustard at grocery stores across the QC or order online. boetjefoodsinc.com Buttercupp Candles will fill your home with the fragrance of handmade candles. You can also try your hand at candle making by appointment. buttercuppcandles.com
durability, performance and style. Navarro Canoe Co. is recognized as an official Illinois Maker. navarrocanoe.co m Quad Cities-style pizza with its hand-tossed malt crusts, crumbly sausage with fennel, toppings hiding under a layer of mozzarella cheese, and scissor-cut strips is a must-taste experience. Check out long-time establishments like Harris, Frank’s, Clint’s and Gunchie’s to get your fix. Another QC namesake is Happy Joe’s.
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Country Style , a family-owned business, has been serving up amazing soft serve ice cream and malts to adoring fans that say, “tastes like homemade.” countrystyleicecream.com Dot’s Pots is recognized as an official Illinois Maker. The owners craft wheel-thrown, hand-built, and slab-built pottery, using food-safe and microwave-safe glazes. They are fired in gas and electric kilns, along with Raku pottery in small-batch firings. Discover bowls, plates, cups, containers, vases, and whimsical creations for your garden or home. Facebook: Dot’s Pots Lagomarcino’s has been serving up hand dipped chocolates, homemade ice cream, hot fudge sundaes, and old-fashioned soda fountain specialties for over 100 years.
For over 50 years they have been serving up a variety of pizzas including their famous creation, the Taco Pizza. At Whitey’s Ice Cream you’ll find an abundance of ice cream flavors, seasonal specialties, thick malts, and amazing shakes. Established in 1933, Whitey’s remains owned and operated by the Tunberg family. You’ll find multiple locations throughout the Quad Cities. whiteysicecream.com Wild Cherry Spoon Co. is a small, artisan-owned and operated business that handcrafts a variety of high-quality wooden spoons, spatulas, pizza cutters, and other utensils and home products. Each piece is hand chiseled and shaped from raw, ethically- harvested urban lumber and finished with organic olive oil and beeswax. wildcherryspoonco.com
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