We are by nature a migratory species. We either go where food is plentiful, or when we get somewhere we bring our unique cuisines with us. It’s the reason American cities tend to offer such a wide variety of food options.
The Quad Cities -- Davenport, Bettendorf and, by inclusion, LeClaire, Iowa, plus Rock Island and Moline, Illinois, offer an excellent example of this food evolution. Within the radius of five communities, you can sample a remarkable range of dining experiences, from a classically dripping hot-fudge sundae at Lagomarcino’s ice cream parlor, founded in 1908, to the more recently introduced aromatic dishes at Taste of Ethiopia in Davenport.
