Remember a year or so ago when we had news that Five Guys Burgers & Fries AND Portillo's would be coming to the Quad Cities? Well...at least HALF of that news appears to be true! Christopher Glass, the guy who came up with the "Bring Portillo's To The Quad Cities Facebook page, says there is evidence posted on the city of Davenport Web site pointing to a Portillo's coming to Davenport. He was even able to get ahold of documents from the city's Community Planning & Economic Development organization that points to plans which include re-zoning some property across the the street from where Costco is being built on 53rd. A developer from Peoria, William Torchia, is behind the new Portillo's. According to the Quad City Times, he IS going to have a private meeting with all of the neighbors that would be affected to make sure they're on board, as well.
Mark Manuel can be heard in the Quad Cities on 101-3 KISS-FM and BIG 106.5, as well as in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids on 100.7 The Fox. Thanks for...Full Bio