W hile the traditional cuisine of the following, with customers stopping by every week to enjoy Genet Moraetes’ traditional Ethiopian dishes. The Quad Cities Hispanic community brings rich traditions to our region, and a variety of culinary experiences have taken root in the region. Just a few of the local favorites include La Rancherita, Restaurante El Mariachi, Los Primos, La Finca, Verde, and Los Charros, among others. Be sure to catch Mercado on Fifth every Friday night in downtown Moline from late May through the end of September. Enjoy music, food vendors, crafts, and kids’ activities. Midwest is plentiful in our region, you will also discover new flavors that will become new favorites. Taste of Ethiopia has a loyal Other delicious finds include our Asian and Vietnamese flavors at Le Mekong, LemonGrass Café, Thai Flavors, Miss Phay Café, Soi 2 Thai Bistro, and Tantra Asian Bistro. Italian and Indian cuisine can also be found, and include such restaurants as Trattoria Tiramisu, Antonella’s II, Lunardi’s, Huckleberry’s, and Mantra. If you’re looking for upscale dining we suggest Steventon’s, Fifth Avenue Syndicate, Duck City Bistro, Bass Street Chop House, and Monarch to name a few. Also be sure to try popular places like Iowa Machine Shed, Combine, Armored Gardens, The Tangled Wood, Café d’Marie, Jim’s Rib Haven, The Foundry, QC Coffee & Pancake House, and Quad Cities-Style pizza at restaurants like Frank’s, Harris Pizza, Clint’s, and Gunchie’s. The Freight House Farmer’s Market is a great way to experience food from the heartland. Produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, crafts and more are featured at this popular market in downtown Davenport. The outdoor market runs from spring through fall and is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the winter months and seasonally, the indoor market is open Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. GLOBAL FLAVORS Local &
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