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$10 or less
Wednesday April 29, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:52PM CST on April 29, 2009
View $10 or less Restaurants in a larger map Just about everyone’s wallet is feeling the economic crunch these days. But it’s still quite possible to go out to eat and do so in a fiscally responsible way. With that in mind, check out our new interactive map of $10 or less locations around the Quad-Cities. Michael Donnelly, the Quad-City Times new content management editor, has compiled a map of all 26 restaurants that have been featured since I began doing the twice-monthly series a year ago next month. When you click on the burger and soft drink icons at each location, the story and video about the restaurant will pop up. Hopefully this will help all of you find something to eat without breaking the bank. And be sure to check out this week’s $10 or less feature on Rudy’s Tacos. Wednesday March 25, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:28PM CST on March 25, 2009
As some of you may have noticed, the Quad-City Times Web site has got a new look this week. The behind the scenes mechanics of the site also got a makeover with a new content management system, which has an unexpected benefit for $10 or less fans. The $10 or less series, which features two restaurants a month where you can eat a meal for under $10, has become quite popular with readers. It is the one topic I get the most e-mails about on a consistent basis. Most of the time people want to know where they can find more of the deals and my answer was always, "Somewhere far away in cyberspace." I won't bore you with the technological details because frankly I don't understand them, but under the old system we would have to specify a date for the story to archive. For the $10 or less feature, that meant that when the story was a month old, it would be moved out of the "Restaurants" tab in the Go&Do section and into some unknown place that was hard to find through searches. Well, those days are over. The new content management system did away with our archive system and now you can see ALL of the restaurants featured in the $10 or less series in one easy to find location. Just go to qctimes.com/goanddo, click on the "Dining" tab at the top of the page and then go to the "Restaurants" option. Or click here for a shortcut. Technology of course can't be perfect, so if you want to see the videos that went with the stories you have to go to our qctimes.tv page and search for "$10 or less" or click here. And as long as we're talking about inexpensive food, I need a suggestion for next week's $10 or less feature. Where's your favorite place to eat on the cheap? Wednesday February 4, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:58PM CST on February 4, 2009
No, I’m not talking about women who can’t hold their liquor. I’m looking for the places you all go to have a good time without spending a lot of cash.
I already write a feature called $10 or less that features restaurants where you can eat a meal for under $10 a person. But where do you all go for entertainment to enjoy a night out for less than $10? And as long as I mentioned liquor, what is the best drink special you’ve found in the Quad-Cities? Friday December 19, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:28PM CST on December 19, 2008
Friday November 21, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:35PM CST on November 21, 2008
I normally work a night shift on Fridays so I can be (as the column says) out and about, checking the area entertainment scene and interviewing local bands for previews.
But due to a crazy week that remains far from over, I ended up coming in for an hour earlier today to check out Mama Compton’s in The District of Rock Island for a “$10 or less” feature. Mama Compton’s moved to a new location on 2nd Avenue, so, after the interview, I couldn’t help but walk past Atlante Trattoria, a fairly new restaurant on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 18th Street. I’ve passed by this place several times, and I made a mental note each time to stop in and try it someday. But I was hungry and had about an hour until I needed to be at the YMCA for a workout, so I stopped in for lunch. I ordered a turkey and bacon panini, which came with gouda cheese on a ciabatta roll, and a cup of potato chowder. The meal also came with a pickle and potato salad. There was plenty of meat on the sandwich, and the gouda cheese gave it a unique taste. The potato chowder was also very good, and the combination of hot soup and a sandwich really did the trick on a cold day. There was so much food I couldn’t finish my sandwich or potato salad and had to ask for a box. But the best part is that I was in and out in 30 minutes — and my bill was well under $10. Atlante also makes homemade gelatto ice cream. I didn’t try any because I didn’t think it would be a good idea to eat sweets within half an hour of working out. Have any of you tried it? What do you think? If you go What: Atlante Trattoria Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, open for dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Where: 140 18th St., Rock Island Information: (309) 788-2805 On the Web: qcatlante.com Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. |
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