1/8/2016 Update: 7 for the New Year.
Central Standard Burgers, Beer, & Such is now open in Bettendorf, in an area surrounding the corner of 18t St. and 53r Ave., which is becoming dominated by Mark Romer establishments (he also owns Crust and Hemispheres). I was chided for having a pastrami sandwich on my first visit, son on my next stop I got the Blue Burger, which was delicious. As far as the bar goes, one unique feature is the back bar is along the window. Okay, it’s just a view of a parking lot (and the patio when summer comes), and on a bright day it makes it difficult to see the 24 craft beer taps, but I like it. Besides the 24 tap beers (including a nice Apricot Hefeweizen), there are 30+ more bottles craft beers. Red Angus Bar & Grill in Silvis is the new name of P. K. Dugan’s , which was purchased by the owner of Hey Bryan’s in East Moline. We stopped in just before Thanksgiving, but at that time there were no changes except the sign was down, but yet to be replaced. They even had the same s