Quad Cities Bars

As predicted, May is turning into a pretty good month for upping the bar count in the QCA.  Pub 1848 opened May 5th in Moline at what was formerly The Landing, a couple doors down from the Bass Street Chop House.  Ashley, formerly of Pints, is the managing partner in another Mark Romer venture.  A little renovation (including getting rid of a useless half wall that chopped up the place) and paint went a long way, and they've added a patio to the rear. Big Shots Sports Bar and Grill in Moline had a soft opening May 14th, and early indications – namely, a good lunch crowd and a full bar with 4 young ladies doing a surfboard shot at 11:45 the next day – bode well for their success.  The place is a little more cohesive without the Mexican flag-colored walls from Rubikon, the shingled bar awning from Tailgater’s, and various leftovers from the women’s clothing store that preceded them all. I stopped in at Funky Desi, also in Moline, back in April, but...

Lemongrass Café was my only addition since the last post, bringing my total to 483 , but prospects are looking good for a late May – early June spike. In downtown Moline, Funky Desi opened in the same spot the last Indian (India Rasoi) restaurant failed, but the new owner has an advantage in that he owns the building. When I noticed it was open, I paid a visit – adequate food, nice long 20 stool bar. Unfortunately no liquor license as of this post, so a return trip is in order. Right around the corner, Big Shots Sports Bar will be taking the place of the short-lived Rubikon. Construction is proceeding at Pub 1848 and Barrel House, and both look as though they may be open within 30 days. The Plaza Pub, however, appears to be content to wait for ice skating season again before they open. Across the river, banners went up at the old Club Fusion: ‘Club Privileged’ will be the name of what they’re describing as a Dance Club – Bar – Lounge. With the additions of Club Pri...