6/18/2014 Update
After plodding through a mere three new QC Bars between March, April, and May, I’ve equaled that in the first 10 days of June. Los Portales II (first one is in Iowa City) opened in what had been Carlos O’Kelley’s in Davenport. I’m sure there was a little remodeling and painting, but with my somewhat spotty memory, it doesn’t look much different. What is different is the menu, which is now ‘authentic’ Mexican, vs. what I considered the much tastier “Americanized” version that was O’Kelley’s. Ubriaco’s Trattoria in the Village of East Davenport, on the other hand, has dressed itself up considerably compared to Mound Street Landing , with a new back bar, paint job (although I can’t say I like the color all that much, a little to the yellow side of peanut butter), and a good looking menu. I’ll report back when I actually try the food, but great reviews from those that have eaten here. Brix opened 6/9, and I was there for lunch the next day. They have done a lot of work o