Mexican restaurant opens, new consignment and thrift store, Lock 14 Kitchen opens, and more Quad-Cities business news

El Sarape Taco & Burritos opens in Silvis

There's a new family-owned Mexican eatery in Silvis. El Sarape Taco & Burritos is located inside the La Michoacana Ice Cream storefront that recently reopened at 917 First Avenue. 

El Sarape is a family restaurant serving handmade Mexican food with fresh ingredients. The extensive menu features tacos, burritos, enchiladas, camarones (shrimp), nachos, chimichangas and more. Click here to view menu.

Operation hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m., daily. El Sarape has dine-in and takeout is available. Customers can call ahead at 309-314-2894 or stop by to grab a dish to go. 

Visit El Sarape Facebook page for updates. Website address is elsarapesilvis.com.

Waffle & Pancake House announces temporary closure

A family-owned breakfast and lunch diner in Muscatine is temporarily closed through August 5. The Waffle & Pancake House announced the temporary closure on Facebook Monday. The diner is closed for maintenance and will reopen on August 6, according to the Facebook post. Waffle & Pancake House is located at 330 E. Second St., Muscatine.

"Over the next few days, work will begin on repairing our building’s foundation so we can safely welcome everyone back," the post read.

"While we’ll miss seeing all of you every morning, we’re excited knowing this is just a temporary pause. We’ll be counting down the days until we can unlock our doors again, serve your favorite breakfasts, and get back to making memories together."

The temporary closure is not related to the Muscatine buildings that were deemed structurally unsound last month. The 15 buildings affected are located in the 200 block of E. Second St., and two are at 201 W. Second St. and 205 W. Second St. 

Owners of Waffle & Pancake House, Boni and Marcella Alimoski, said they will keep everyone updated along the way with the maintenance project. Follow Waffle & Pancake House Facebook page for updates. 

Lock 14 Kitchen opens in Moline

Lock 14 Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen space built for local makers. The kitchen is designed to help local food entrepreneurs, small restaurants, and catering businesses where they can grow. The community kitchen is located at 3800 River Drive, Suite 3, in Moline. 

Eight years ago, LOCK 14 Dam Good Salsa started with two avid boaters selling homemade salsa on the river, hoping to raise enough money to buy a lily pad. They sold their first pints to fellow boaters, and the love for their salsa grew faster than they ever imagined. They took the leap from river idea to a real business that quickly expanded into Hy-Vee and Fareway stores across the region. 

Lock 14 Kitchen is ready to welcome local makers, small businesses, and creators to take their businesses to the next level. For those expanding their food business and would like to reach out to Sommers and Scrowther, send them a message on their Lock 14 Kitchen Facebook page. 

Food Lee announces temporary closure

A Chinese restaurant in Bettendorf is temporarily closed through August 5. The restaurant announced the temporary closure earlier this month on Facebook. Food Lee is closed for a family vacation and will reopen on August 6, according to the Facebook post and on their website. 

Food Lee is located at 2329 Cumberland Square Drive in Bettendorf. 

China Cafe Davenport now open on Tuesdays

After nearly six years, China Cafe Davenport is now open on Tuesdays. China Cafe Davenport is located at 3018 E. 53rd St. in Davenport. 

The restaurant offers hot soups, chewy noodles, sizzling fried rice and tender meats. Click here to view menu. The Chinese restaurant has dine-in and takeout available. Operation hours are from 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., daily.

Visit China Cafe Facebook page for updates. Business phone number is 563-441-9989. 

Lost and Found Again consignment and thrift store grand opening

There's a new shopping and retail shop for bargain hunters in Geneseo. Lost and Found Again is a new consignment and thrift store, located at 12721 Wolf Road in Geneseo. 

Lost and Found Again will have a grand opening July 15-17. During the three days, customers can enjoy food, drinks and lots of sales. There will also be raffles during the event.

Hours of operation are noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The second-hand shop carries early-to-mid-century vintage goods, clothing, handcrafted items, collectables, some furniture, home décor and books. Visit Lost and Found Again consignment and thrift Facebook page for that one-of-a-kind treasure. 

Business phone number is 641-777-0320. 

Pebble Creek Golf Club & Ike's ribbon cutting

Pebble Creek Golf Club and Ike's Restaurant & Bar recently made renovations. To celebrate, they are hosting a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 17. The event is open to the public and will feature complimentary cocktails and appetizers, followed by live music starting at 6 p.m. They are located at 3851 Forest Grove Drive in LeClaire.

Originally designed by Michael Benkusky, ASGCA, and opened in 2005, the Pebble Creek 9-hole course offers a fair challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The course distance ranges from 3,419 yards off the Back Tees to 2,478 off the Forward Tees. The course has large greens with slopes, valleys, and side-hill putts. 

To learn more about Pebble Creek Golf Club, visit pebblecreekqc.com.

Mainstream Home Improvement opens in Bettendorf

Mainstream Home Improvement recently celebrated the opening of its new showroom at 915 Middle Road in Bettendorf with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. The Bettendorf showroom is the company's second location and comes during a milestone year as Mainstream celebrates 25 years in business.

The new showroom features Infinity by Marvin fiberglass replacement windows, giving homeowners the chance to see, operate, and compare different window styles before starting a project. As the exclusive Infinity by Marvin dealer in the Quad Cities, Mainstream wanted to create a space where customers could take their time, ask questions, and learn more about the products available for their home.

"We're excited to have a place where homeowners can come in, see the products for themselves, and feel confident in their decisions," said owner Spencer Sierra. "Opening a second location while celebrating 25 years in business makes this an exciting milestone for our entire team."

The showroom is now open to the public at 915 Middle Road in Bettendorf. Showroom hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2  p.m. Homeowners are invited to stop in, explore the displays, and learn more about Infinity by Marvin fiberglass replacement windows."

Quad City Tennis Club celebrates new grass tennis

Quad City Tennis Club celebrated their new grass tennis courts on Thursday with a ribbon cutting. The facility is located at 1528 47th Avenue in Moline near SouthPark Mall. 

The three new state-of-the-art grass tennis courts are one of the only commercial public grass facilities in the United States. The grass is maintained daily with specific mowing, rolling and ball-bounce tests. 

The Clubhouse amenities overlook the grass courts, complete with a pro shop, bar, lounge, and TVS for membership events and gatherings. 

Grass court rentals are available for the public. To book a grass court or to learn more about what Quad City Tennis Club has to offer, visit quadcitytennisclub.com.

Quad City Tennis Club was built in 1972 and completely remodeled in 2020-2024. They now have six state-of-the-art LED reverse-lit indoor tennis courts and nine indoor pickleball courts. All of the courts are heated and AC-cooled in a comfortable, climate-controlled facility. They offer junior and adult programming, including clinics, cardio tennis, and private lessons. The Quad City Tennis Club has been serving the Quad Cities since 1974.