12 Feb 2018

QC Restaurant Week Feb. 26-Mar. 4

By Jessica Waytenick

Enjoy Delicious Meals & Menu Specials during Quad Cities Restaurant Week

Quad Cities – Lunch, dinner, casual or elegant dining, the choice is yours during the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau’s sixth annual Quad Cities Restaurant Week on February 26-March 4, 2018.

31 Jan 2018

River Bend Foodbank’s Community Hunger Drive to take place during the month of February

By Jennifer Schroder

DAVENPORT, IOWA– During the month of February, nearly 50 area businesses and organizations will be involved in collecting funds and food for River Bend Foodbank by taking part in the Community Hunger Drive. The businesses will be holding a variety of activities throughout the month to engage their employees in raising donations for River Bend Foodbank.

30 Jan 2018

Food Insecurity Conference to be held March 2 at WIU-QC

By Western Illinois University - QC

MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host its second annual Food Insecurity Conference from 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 on the WIU-QC campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline, in 103/104 Riverfront Hall. The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required by Thursday, Feb. 15.

26 Jan 2018

#FoodieFridays at the GAHC

By German American Heritage Center

Every Friday on Social Media through June 11

To accompany our newest exhibit "Culinary Customs: A Taste of Germany" we will be sharing German recipes for #FoodieFriday on our social media pages. Do you have a favorite German recipe that you'd like to share? Email the recipe to info@gahc.org to be included in our #FoodieFriday posts! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see the recipes!

18 Jan 2018

NEW EXHIBIT: "Culinary Customs: A Taste of Germany" Opens Sunday

By German American Heritage Center

Our newest exhibit, "Culinary Customs: A Taste of Germany" opens Sunday, January 21. Watch for many wonderful culinary arts related programming over the next several months!

 

German Influence on American Craft Spirit Production, Sunday, January 21 @ 2pm

28 Dec 2017

100 Percent of Hy-Vee’s Private-Brand Shelf-Stable Tuna Products Are Now Responsibly Sourced

By Christina Gayman

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 28, 2017) — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that 100 percent of its private-brand shelf-stable tuna products are now sourced from environmentally preferred fisheries.

12 Dec 2017

Thunder Bay Grille Celebrates Breakfast with Santa

By Gretchen McLaughlin

Thunder Bay Grille will be hosting a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 16th, 2017, from 9am-12pm. The event will include stories with Santa and traditional breakfast favorites such as: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast, Waffles, Assorted Pastries, Desserts, plus much more.

Prices for Breakfast are:

Adults - $12.99
Kids 10 years and under - $8.99

07 Dec 2017

What’s on your holiday table?

By Teresa Bjork

I get a kick out of hearing what other Iowa families serve at their holiday tables each year. Many Iowans celebrate Christmas Eve with a bowl of oyster stew or chili. One of my friends gave me his family’s traditional fruitcake recipe. Another family I know prepares a make-your-own waffle buffet on Christmas Eve, complete with whipped cream, strawberries and lots of maple syrup.

06 Dec 2017

USDA Promises New SNAP Flexibilities to Promote Self-Sufficiency

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, December 5, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is promising increased cooperation with states in the operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to promote self-sufficiency, integrity in the program, and better customer service.  To make these improvements, USDA intends to offer state agencies greater local control over SNAP, the safety net program that serves millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families.

21 Nov 2017

Thunder Bay Grille Open on Thanksgiving Day

By Gretchen McLaughlin

Thunder Bay Grille will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd 2017, from 10am-4pm. The Thanksgiving Buffet will include traditional favorites such as: Roasted Turkey, Bourbon Glazed Ham, Fried Chicken, Herb Roasted Chicken, Classic Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Pie, plus much more.

Prices for Dinner are:

Adults - $21.99
Ages 5-10 - $10.99
Ages 4 and Under – Free

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