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Lagomarcino’s, the Main Street soda fountain that has served as Moline’s spiritual heart for nearly a century.
Recipient of the 2006 James Beard Foundation
America’s Classic Award
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5 Midwestern Ice Cream Gems that Drip with Nostalgia
by Katherine Rodeghier
Chicago Tribune, June 2015
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Sundaes come with a little pitcher of hot fudge at this beautiful, turn-of-the-century soda shop, complete with marble table tops and Tiffany-style lamps.
Midwest Living Magazine
April 2011
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“Just maybe the best hot fudge in this solar system or any other.” and “…you won’t find better sponge candy anywhere.”
by Jane and Michael Stern
Roadfood 2008
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Best Homemade Candy in the State.
Illinois Magazine
July 2002
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The best old-fashioned ice cream parlor in the world is Lagomarcino’s Confectionery in Moline, Illinois.
by Douglas Brinkley,National Geographic Traveler
October 2001
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Breaking into a filled chocolate egg is a delicious Easter tradition.
by Allison Engel, Saveur
April 2001
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For an extra-special treat, I recommend the Easter egg to top all Easter eggs, which comes from a small family-owned and operated candy shop and soda fountain in Moline… The incredibly delicious chocolate melts in your mouth.
by Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times
April 13, 2001
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Featured in Food Finds
by Allison and Margaret Engel
FOOD FINDS 2000
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Lagomarcino’s … is now a renowned soda fountain and confectionery, celebrating over 100 years of continuous business. The family was even honored with the prestigious James Beard Award in 2006.
Paula Deen Magazine