This summer, don’t stroll Leavenworth Street looking for the Dixie Quicks Magnolia Room. It will be across the river in downtown Council Bluffs.

The Southern cuisine-inspired restaurant will move into the historic Hughes-Irons Building, joining 17 apartments and the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, as announced by the Pottawattamie County Development Corporation.

Co-Owner and chef Rene Orduna said in an interview that a lot of decisions still need to be made, including what will happen at 1915 Leavenworth St. He said the restaurant still has time left on the lease there.

“We’ve been part of the Omaha community for a long time,” he said. Opening another restaurant in that location is among the possibilities.

This summer, both Dixie Quicks and RNG Art Gallery will move to the 100 block of Broadway.

“We are looking forward to our new home, our new neighbors, new customers, new memories,” owner Rob Gilmer said in a statement released by the Pottawattamie County Development Corporation. “We are very excited to be part of our new neighborhood.”

March Madness means sweet happy hour

Where are you watching NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament games? Research by the National Restaurant Association says most bracket-crazed fans choose a location based on deals (34 percent), the number of TVs and games available (24 percent) then by the quality of the food (19 percent). Another 16 percent of fans plan to order delivery or take-out and watch from home.

Eclectic offerings at the Paxton grow

Just south of 801 Chop House, construction crews are busy readying a street-level space that will become Saigon Surface. The sign atop the 14th Street entrance says “Eat. Drink. Relax.” Mike Moylan, developer of the Paxton building, said the Vietnamese restaurant will round out offerings in the space, which also includes Crane Cafe.

Go out for a drink

In Omaha: The Huber Haus and Crescent Moon, on “beer corner” and 36th and Farnam Streets, kick off their sixth annual Bockfest at 11 a.m. Saturday. Families are welcome at the day-long indoor/outdoor affair, which includes the “blessing and tapping of the Bock Bier,” grilled German food and live music. Admission is free. Beer is not.

In Stanton, Neb.: Uptown Brewery is hosting its 24th Annual Irish Festival beginning at 6 p.m. in the Stanton Community Building. Featuring food, beer, crafts, musical performances and Irish clothing and musical instruments for sale. Patrons must reserve their seat by calling 402-439-5100. The cost for the night is $24.95.

Burgers Boomed in 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries was the fastest growing restaurant chain nationwide in 2010 according to market research firm Technomic Inc.. The Omaha area went from zero to three. Sioux City, Iowa and Lioncln each got one, too. The chain, based in Lorton, Virginia, increased its sales by 50 percent last year. Other chains on the list with a presence in Omaha are Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops, Wingstop, Noodles & Company and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Sushi on a roll in La Vista

Dragon Cafe, 8078 S. 84th St. in La Vista, is three weeks in to its sushi offering. Highlighted as coming soon in a February report about Omaha’s sushi boom, co-owner Johnny Shi’s sushi offerings now are available along with the other menu items. A recent visitor, Tim Vann, said “Sushi Deluxe blew me away.”

Drive-through open for bread, salad

The new Panera Bread at the Metro Crossing development in Council Bluffs opened this week. It’s the area’s first Panera location with a drive-through window. Metro Crossing is at the junction of Interstates 29 and 80 and Highway 275. The Panera is on the southeast side of the development

Easter Brunch?

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— Michaela Saunders

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