Starting with the Machine Shed Restaurant, a 100 seat restaurant in Davenport, Iowa in 1978, Heart of America Group has grown to include a portfolio of award-winning owned and operated restaurants, hotels and commercial developments.
The Machine Shed Restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Machine Shed opened its first location in 1978 on the outskirts of Davenport, Iowa. Starting with only 100 seats, and a powerful commitment: “Dedicated to the American Farmer.” That five-word dedication meant working hard to have a restaurant that wasn’t just ‘farm themed’ but something that farmers could be proud of. The Machine Shed now has six locations across the Midwest. The food is made from scratch, daily.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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