08/31/2011 - QC Foodie - Rock Island Mini Tour

In between the joy of the arrival of a new niece, another family member's birthday celebration, a wedding and back-to-school events, it's a wonder I had time to eat out at all.  Fortunately, some of these celebrations were at restaurants and coincidentally, they were all in Rock Island.

I managed to get back to La Rancherita yet AGAIN, where I ordered enchiladas verdes de pollo, or green chicken enchiladas. The sauce was amazing. Once, long ago I actually took the time to make some from scratch myself (SEVERAL hours of my time) and although they turned out delicious, I don't have that kind of time to spare at this point in my life. So, until I reach retirement age, I'll just go to La Rancherita to get great-tasting authentic Mexican food. They still have the best pico de gallo in the Quads and I have to argue that they have the best rice too.

Next, I ate at the buffet at Huckleberry's in the District of Rock Island as a party guest. If you like Quad City style pizza, you'll like theirs. It has plenty of mozzarella cheese, crumbly sausage and that oregano flavor. Personally, I'm not a huge fan, even though I was practically weaned on Harris Pizza and ate more of their sausage pizza than I care to admit growing up. I should have gone renegade and ordered a calzone on my own. I remember having one there a quite a few years ago and liking it.

Finally, I ate at D'Alessandro's AGAIN. This was also for a party so it was a buffet. I cannot tire of eating there, however, since hearty pasta, flavorful marinara sauce and wine are involved.  The lasagna was delicious, as expected. 

So, over the last three weeks I've taken a restaurant mini-tour of Rock Island restaurants and I had a great time.  I'll have to go through another one of the Quad Cities next time!

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