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Bienvenue!

Welcome Friends!

Springtime is finally here and it’s a great time to spend in St. John the Baptist Parish, located in the heart of the River Parishes and South Louisiana. We offer an exciting creole flavor blended with heritage, culture and unique historical experiences. We are the home of New Orleans Plantation Country – a unique cultural blend that can only be experienced right here in the River Parishes.

Getting here is easy, leaving here is hard!

Our charming community of St. John is filled with the scent of Creole and Cajun cooking. We’re famously known as the “Andouille Capitol of the World” for one reason – you’ll never forget our World-famous Andouille sausage!

Our history, cuisine, scenic roadways and culture make us a destination. Our lakes and waterways on both East and West bank provide an abundance of fishing and hunting opportunities; the history of antebellum homes for tours and stops, in addition to the vibrant Cajun music will provide you with a culture you’ve never experienced. We offer miles of walking or cycling paths atop the Mississippi River levee or on a nature trail in Garyville for exploration. Check out our famous Swamp Tour and get an up-close view of southern wildlife including the captivating creatures of the swamp – you just may end up holding an alligator! Are you coming by with kids? Visit one of our spray parks – no charge.

Did you know St. John has hosted many feature films and television productions – utilizing our St. John Center, plantations, other historical landmarks and many areas throughout our parish. We are “Hollywood South”!

The River Parishes has everything you need for a day trip or a weekend stay. We have a wide range of overnight accommodations including Plantation Lodging, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels and more. Check out the New Orleans Plantation Country Guide for everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip here.

St. John the Baptist Parish and the River Region are economic drivers for our nation’s economy. We are home to nearly 45,000 residents and house some of the nation’s largest industrial partners, including the Port of South Louisiana, the largest tonnage port district in the western hemisphere. We are the I-10 connector from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and the entrance to I-55. St. John Parish is a great place to live, work and visit. Check out our website www.sjbparish.com for just a taste.

Come discover a truly unique experience mixed with warm southern hospitality that you’ll never forget.

We’d be glad to have ya!

See you soon, -Michael P. Wright St. John the Baptist Parish

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Known collectively as the BO$$HOGG Brothers, the young business professionals have dedicated the last three years to awarding scholarships, volunteering at educational functions, mentoring the youth and giving back to the community with food and school supply donations.

Strength in numbers helps BO$$HOGG Brothers keep an active presence in the community while balancing full-time industry careers.

The anagram stands for “Built on Self-Success, Helping Our Generation Grow,” and member Kevin Mayho Jr. believes exposure to opportunity is the recipe

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After graduating from high school, Mayho went to Nicholls State University and failed to thrive, knowing in his gut it wasn’t the right path for him.

Mayho found his way to success at the Reserve votech, but not without regret over the years spent without guidance or direction.

“That’s what I don’t want, for these younger kids to feel like they are wasting time in what they’re doing,” Mayho said. “Time is the most valuable thing. You can’t get that back. I want kids to be successful right ahead instead of thinking about what could have been.”

Mayho’s thoughts are echoed by BO$$HOGG CEO Dontrell Frazier and founding members Rasheed Bartholomew, Felix Winchester, Jeremy Morton, Brian Winchester Jr., Joseph Winchester Jr., Hilton Narcisse

Jr., Jerinae Simoneaux and Antonio Charles Jr. When the group was formed in April 2016, members sought to help the community by any means possible.

Morton remembers one of the first official events involved buying a surplus of benefit dinners and walking down the street to distribute them to anyone who was hungry.

“When Dontrell’s brother died, that’s when we really got started working with the schools,” Morton said.

At 18 years old and only months away from his high school graduation, Chance Frazier tragically passed away from an asthma attack.

Chance often tagged along with the group and helped make BO$$HOGG T-shirts to raise funds for community outreach. His death shook the group to its core and inspired a scholarship to keep his legacy living on.

“We wanted to take it to another level for him because he was just like a BO$$HOGG to us,” Mayho said. “That was a major point that got us closer. We wanted to fill that void for Dontrell and make him feel like he had a brother in each and every one of us.”

The Chance Anthony Frazier memorial scholarship awards an annual $1,000 to a St. James High School graduating senior dedicated to furthering his or her

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education.

The scholarship, now in its third year, is awarded in two installments to ensure the winning student is still enrolled in a post-secondary institution after the first semester ends.

BO$$HOG member Rasheed Bartholomew said mentoring efforts began at St. James High School last year, as members were paired with students experiencing behavioral issues in an afterschool setting.

Mentoring expanded to Vacherie Elementary, according to Bartholomew, who said it’s critical to reach the children at an age where they are still impressionable.

Bartholomew sees far too many teenagers turn to the streets when faced with an uncertain future. He wants today’s children to know becoming a rapper or an athlete are not the only means to success when a world of possibility exists within the River Parishes.

“The kids really relate to us because we are part of a younger generation, and they see the things we are doing successfully,” Bartholomew said. “Believe it or not, the principal sat down with us and told us the increase in behavior and grades shot through the roof after we came up with rewards for the kids.”

BO$$HOGG members check in with students throughout the school year to offer listening ears and words of advice to children struggling behaviorally.

Good behavior is rewarded at the end of the school year, according to Bartholomew.

“It’s for kids who need a little more guidance,” Bartholomew said. “We give them something to look forward to. Most of them look at us kind of like brother figures. We all have kind of nice cars that the kids like, and they see that as motivation and a great reward to ride with the BO$$HOGG Brothers or play basketball with us at school.”

St. James High School guidance counselor Eltonary Oubre said the BO$$HOGG Brothers are outstanding young men who are always willing to volunteer. In addition to mentoring, members provide security for prom, theater performances and other events.

“You can just give them a call, and those guys will be there,” Oubre said. “They really go above and beyond to get the youth on the right track.”

Current St. James High student Justin Winchester, brother of BO$$HOGG member Joseph Winchester, often accompanies the Brothers to community events.

“The most rewarding part is not letting the community down,” Winchester said. “We do cookouts and giveaway supplies for the younger kids.”

Most of the school giveaways have been in sponsorship of other local organizations, according to Mayho, though BO$$HOGG Brothers plan to host their own back-to-school supply drive in the near future.

Event fundraising comes in the form of T-shirts purchased by supporters. All proceeds are invested back into the community.

Morton said BO$$HOGG Brothers has been recognized by the St. James Parish School Board, St. James Parish President Timmy Roussel and in local publications since forming in 2016.

Members have served on community action panels and were recently recognized on the Krewe of M.A.C. 2019 Royal Court, where they won the “Big Shot” Making a Difference Community Service Award.

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50sub4: Nothing stops Ken Massett from runni When Kenneth Massett of LaPlace ran his first marathon in February 2004 at age 47, every muscle from his stomach to his toes cramped as he dropped to the ground, vowing to never subject himself to the torture again.

By December 2004, he decided to give it a second shot and qualified for the Boston Marathon. The next several years were a blur of training, travel and tracks of varying difficulty across the continent.

Massett became the only person in Louisiana to run a marathon in less than four hours in all 50 states in October 2017, and his career is far from over.

In late February, Massett received medical clearance to run for the first time since having three discs removed from his neck six months prior.

The prolonged break means he’s starting from scratch with a couch to 5K program to work his way up to the 26.2-mile Marine Corps Marathon this October in Washington D.C. “Exercise gives you those natural endorphins, and I think that’s why people like doing it,” Massett said. “It’s stress relieving, and to me it’s relaxing. Of course, you always like to have those good parties afterward with the beer and the food.”

Massett entered the marathon scene after talking to his stepbrother, a 50 States Marathon Club member currently residing in Tennessee.

After running the Boston Marathon, Massett set out to cover 12 to 14 states per year, and he was awarded membership to the 50 States Marathon Club on Sept. 19, 2015.

From there, he set his sights on the 50Sub4 Club, open only to marathon runners who finished tracks in less than four hours in all 50 states.

Of the 50 states he’d conquered, there were 14 that took longer than four hours. Over the

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next two years, Massett traveled the country once more, accomplishing his goal on the second try for most of the tracks.

The third time was a charm for Nevada, and Wyoming proved to be the most challenging.

“Wyoming took me four tries,” Massett said, with a laugh. “It’s all about the hills, the temperature and the elevation. Some of the courses in Wyoming are longer than 26.2 miles.”

The last state he finished in less than four hours was Nebraska, making him the 100th person in the United States to join the 50Sub4 Club. Along the way, he’s received recognition in various races for placing first in his age group.

Aside from physical strain and risk of injury, Massett said marathon running presents a mental challenge.

“Some people need running buddies to get them motivated,” Massett said. “I do my running mostly by myself, so you have to have something that keeps the mind busy. When I’m running, I pray rosaries for people.”

During a typical marathon, Massett prays 14 rosaries.

Za Maurin, District 5 Justice of the Peace for St. John Parish, met Massett at a running event more than a decade ago.

According to Maurin, Massett is on the go non-stop with commitments to his church and to his loved ones.

“He’s a wonderful person,” Maurin said.

“He’s a very religious person, dedicated to his family and very, very energetic. I don’t know where he gets his energy from.”

According to Maurin, Massett’s willingness to travel shows dedication to the marathon scene, since there are a lot of logistics involved with finances and transportation to races.

Boston and New York marathons are among Massett’s favorites because cheering crowds at the finish line have energy similar to a Mardi Gras parade. However, he said none of the parties hold a candle to the spirit found in Louisiana.

As he continues his journey, Massett hopes to run marathons internationally.

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The flight training school, owned and operated by LaPlace resident Quintin G. Wilson (aka Quintin Gerard W.), will be based at Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (KAPS) in Reserve.

Southern Aviators Flight Training, a member of Flight School Association of North America, was established in March and is providing quality flight training services to the River Parishes Region and southern Louisiana by servicing students throughout the region who want to learn to fly or advance their aviation ratings and careers.

“Executive Regional Airport has received numerous calls over the years from persons interested in getting their pilot’s license, and we have always had to send them to other airports for this service, now we can say ‘there is a company operating here at KAPS,’ ” Port of South Louisiana Executive Director Paul Aucoin said.

“We thank Southern Aviators Flight Training LLC for choosing to open their business at KAPS and bring that market niche here.”

Wilson said his goal is to support talented future pilots and current pilots who want to develop and share their love for flying and aviation.

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Growing up in Louisiana, Wilson had two driving passions: music and flying.

These two had him pondering life as a musician and pilot. Though economic necessity at the time led him to immerse himself in music lessons and set his dreams of the skies aside, he now enjoys the best of both worlds — a thriving career as a contemporary jazz artist and a private pilot since 2001.

He owns his own plane — a 1974 Cessna Skyhawk 172M — and is working towards his Instruments and Certified Flight Instructor rating in the hopes of teaching students of all ages how to fly.

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Wilson relocated back to LaPlace in 2003, where he has enjoyed working as a recording artist, musician and producer. He purchased his first airplane in 2015 and has been flying at will since then. Most of his free time is spent at the Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport, cleaning and maintaining his aircraft as a resident/lease tenant of the airport.

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Even as a first grader, Asia Scioneaux stood out among classmates in her selfassured, respectful demeanor and attention to detail.

Asia, now an eighth grade honor student, is upholding her family’s tradition of excellence by pursuing a pre-engineering pathway at the St. John the Baptist Parish STEM Magnet program.

Glenn Chenier recently assumed the role of principal for the STEM program, and he said Asia has never wavered from the driven student he met years ago at Garyville Magnet.

“As a kindergartner, first and second grade student, she was very meticulous in her work,” Chenier said. “Not even just in her work. The way she carried herself as a human being demanded somebody’s respect. Having that type of child on your campus resounded that she’s destined for something great in her life.”

Asia is cut from the same cloth as her six siblings, driven by the guidance of parents Yevette and Alvin Scioneaux Sr. Studying pre-engineering is a way to follow in her father’s footsteps. In her first year at the STEM program, Asia won an essay contest among pre-engineering students detailing how artificial limbs and other engineered technologies can benefit the medical field.

In addition to being recognized as a UnitedHealthcare Challenge winner, Asia has prepared for a career in engineering by delving into robotics. She accompanied her team to a state championship, where she helped earn a first place win in the problems and solutions category.

Asia looks forward to learning more intricate LEGO Mindstorms programming in classes next year.

“My father is an engineer at Marathon, and he’s also an electrician,” Asia said.

“I’m still researching the specific pathways of the type of engineer I could be, but I would like to be either a mechanical or a civil engineer. It’s more of a hands-on thing because I don’t want to spend most of my life at a computer. I want to move around

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She’s involved in community outreach alongside her mother, who oversees the service-based Interact Club at East St. John High School.

Outreach includes trips to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home and local nursing homes to greet residents and help set up for events. The experiences translate into service hours for Beta Club, where she serves as vice president.

“My parents are very involved, so wherever they, we will most likely also go,” Asia said, referring to her siblings.

Asia’s older siblings range in age from 30 to 18, and she has a 12-year-old younger brother.

Chenier said Asia’s family exemplifies the proverb, “The apple never falls far from the tree.”

“I know (her success) has a lot to do with her family and her upbringing,” Chenier said. “All of her brothers and sisters who came through the school were all identical in their manners and respect. Once I met their mother, I knew where that came from.”

The siblings maintain their individuality through their unique interests. Asia has a creative flair and enjoys drawing in her sketchbook.

She’s an athlete who enjoys basketball and has an intense love for volleyball, a sport for which she serves as team captain.

Known as a math whiz in her classes, Asia dedicated her summer break to attending an algebra camp at Xavier University.

She’s one of a few STEM program students to claim all As for the school year and a perfect attendance record dating back to kindergarten.

“I’ve always wanted to achieve more because the standards and expectations are very high,” Asia said. “In my family, we get praised for going above and beyond. I would like to set standards for my younger brother so he can meet those.”

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As Sheriff of St. John Parish, I have worked diligently to fulfill my campaign goals Mandatory CPR Certification - Since 2012 every officer is trained to administer basic first aid and CPR. Random drug testing - Implemented July 1, 2012. This job calls for officers who are of sound mind and body at all times.

Cultural and Sensitivity training - Four officers attended a one week certification class in Florida. Multiple sessions of 8 hours each have been scheduled throughout the year so that each officer will get the instruction provided by our Diversity Certified Officers Citizen Review Board - Graduates of the SJSO Citizens Academy are allowed to sit in on disciplinary board hearings of officers under review.

Text messaging alert- Please go to our website to download the app created to give citizens real time alerts of emergency situations throughout the parish including road closures, heavy police activity in certain areas and notifications for traffic on the interstate system.

SJSO Training facility - The ground breaking of the Sheriff Lloyd B Johnson Training facility will take place on May 17, 2019 at 10 am on Cambridge Drive. The public is invited to attend.

Commitment to Training - Since July 1, 2016 to April 1, 2019 I have authorized $680,000 in training of officers in all departments in order to keep up with technology and current law enforcement trends (Thanks to passage of .25 cent sales tax).

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Local Flavor St. John Parish

360 1338 W Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-618-3353 Bailey’s Andouille 513 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-9090 Bec’s At the Lake 105 Gary Rd., LaPlace 985-224-8172 Belle Terre Country Club 111 Fairway Drive, LaPlace 985-652-5000 Best Wok Chinese Restaurant 530 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-652-9989 Buddy B’s 2788 River Road e, Garyville 985-535-3663 Cajun Grill 135 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-359-4745 Chili’s Grill & Bar 1820 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-1227 Chinese King 1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-651-7888

Da King of Wingz 1905 W Airline Hwy, LaPlace 225-558-1492 Dragon Garden 140 Belle Terre Blvd., Ste e., LaPlace 985-652-7250 Dunkin Donuts 1334 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-359-9244 Donut Hole 421 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-651-4001

Jacob’s Andouille 505 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-9080

Raising Cane’s 123 West Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-652-4701

The Jambalaya Shoppe 150 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-359-5747

Rotolo’s Pizzera 3503 W. Airline Hwy., Ste. B, Reserve 985-536-3503

Kobe Japanese Steak and Sushi 506 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-652-8880/652-8853

Ruby Garden Chinese Restaurant 3101 u.S. 51, LaPlace 985-653-8700

Mabile’s Restaurant

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El Mexicano 1036 W. Airline Hwy # 123, LaPlace, LA 70068 (985) 652-4250 El Paso 1900 uS-51 Ste D, LaPlace 985-618-3313 Fatty’s 186 Museum St., Garyville 985-535-5555 Frenier Landing 113 Dottie Lane, LaPlace 985-224-2178 Frisco Deli 1113 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace, LA 70068 (985) 651-7745 LaPlace Frostop 411 Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-6361

Church’s Chicken 1601 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-652-2089

Gator’s Den Old Highway 51 South, Manchac 985-386-7902

Chung’s Heavenly Sweets 607 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-359-7987

Guidry Goody’s 3595 W. Airline Hwy., Reserve 504-606-1185

Connie’s Grill 1462 LA-44, Reserve 985-536-3256

Huddle House 4325 Hwy. 51, LaPlace 985-651-1800

Clay’s Cafe 975 B cambridge, LaPlace 985-359-6848

IHOP 220 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-652-4468

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Ming’s Akari 1400 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-359-3335 Momma Jo’s 2917 Hwy 51, Ste A., LaPlace 985-224-2666 McDonalds •4297 u.S. Hwy. 51, LaPlace 985-652-5171 •1608 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-652-2600 •5387 W. Airline, Hwy, Garyville 985-535-2710 Petra’s 10363 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-359-8888 Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar 3017 u.S. 51, LaPlace 985-651-0300 Pirouge’s Cafe 719 W. 10th St., Reserve 985-479-7800 PJ’s Coffee 1808 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-764-7573 Popeye’s Fried Chicken 1603 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-3030

Sam’s Southern Eatery 1173 e. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-359-1677 Sicily’s 214 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-652-7010 Subway •357 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-652-8700 •1616 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-652-4822 •2701 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 985-479-7827 •1900 Hwy. 51, Ste. B, LaPlace 985-652-9699 TNT Seafood 405 Belle Terre Blvd., LaPlace 985-359-6312 Waffle House 4304 Hwy. 51, LaPlace 985-651-6111 Wayne Jacob’s Restaurant 769 W. 5th St., LaPlace 985-652-9990 Zaman Mediterranean Cafe 1502 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-359-5566 Zora Christina 2003 W. Airline Hwy, LaPlace 985-359-3673

St. James Parish

Popeye’s 982 La. Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-6060

Cajun Kitchen 13322 u.S. 90, Boutte, Ste. Q 985-785-2405

J’aime Le Cafe 12715 Hwy 90, Ste 100, Luling 985-308-0394

Sandwich World Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-6060

Catahoulas 12713 Hwy 90, Luling 985-308-0013

KrisAl’s Cafe 10326 Airline Dr. Ste B, St. Rose 504-468-2005

Bonnie’s 2827 Hwy 20, Vacherie 225-624-0402

Daddy’s Fried Chicken 15683 River Road, Hahnville 985-783-6743

Café Perique 234 east Main St., Gramercy 225-869-1774

DiCarlo’s Food and Spirits 10 Villere Dr., Destrehan 985-764-6868

China King 849 N. Pine St., Gramercy 225-869-2000 Chuck Lee’s Chinese Kitchen 10560 Hwy. 70 W., St. James 225-473-3050 Creole House Cafe 3409 Hwy 3125, Paulina 225-859-3333 DJ’s Grille 21060 La. Hwy. 20, Vacherie 225-265-7600 Golden Grove Restaurant 935 La. Hwy. 641, Gramercy 225-869-1212 Grand Point Truck Stop Casino 3415 La. Hwy. 3125, Paulina 225-869-6960 Jenny’s Overstuffed Poboy & Chicken Shop 114 N. Airline Hwy., Gramercy 225-869-0899 Nobile’s Restaurant & Bar Serving Authentic River Road Cuisine An Historic Place 2082 W.InMain St., Lutcher Open 225-869-8900 Lunch: Mon- Fri 11 am - 2 pm Dinner: Thurs-Sat 5 pm - 9 pm CLOSED Sundays

Spectacular Tubers 1665 Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-5600 Subway 10850 Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-6100 Taylor’s Express Truck Stop 964 La. Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-1734 Tod’s Catering 2180 S. Albert St., Lutcher 225-869-7000

St. Charles Parish

Donut Land 13592 River Rd, Ste 6, Destrehan 985-307-1000 Dot’s Diner 12179 u.S. Hwy. 90, Luling 985-785-6836 El Paso Mexican Grill 12895 u.S. Hwy. 90, Ste. A Luling 985-331-1984 Frostop 3001 Ormond Blvd., Ste. H Destrehan 985-725-1116 Firehouse Bistro 1950 Ormond Blvd., Ste. B, Destrehan 985-725-3223 Fujiyama Japanese 12715 Hwy 90, Ste 150, Luling 985-785-8168

Anita’s Smokin’ Steak Burgers 13145 u.S. 90 Ste. B, Boutte 985-785-2220

Grumpy’s 14984 u.S. 90, Paradis 985-785-2083

Avocados Mexican Grill 12715 Hwy 90, Ste 140. Luling 985-785-7694

Happy Gardens II 15264 u.S. 90, Paradis 985-785-3888

Bamboo Garden 13491 u.S. 90, Ste. 6, Boutte 985-785-9929

Hong Kong 3001 Ormond Blvd., Ste. D, Destrehan 985-725-9099

Bei Jing 12895 u.S. 90, Ste. D, Boutte 985-331-8885

Honeydoux Cafe & Bakery 13100 River Rd, Ste 130, Destrehan 985-305-0050

Bubba’s Bugers & Seafood 613 Paul Mallard Rd, Ste 400 Luling 985-308-0203

IHOP 14099 Hwy. 90, Boutte 985-308-0013

2082 W. Main • Lutcher, LA

225-869-8900 Oak Alley Restaurant 3645 La. Hwy. 18, Vacherie 225-265-2151 Pizza Hut 1665 La. Hwy. 3125, Gramercy 225-869-6151

Little Tokyo 13371 u.S. 90, Ste. A, Boutte 985-331-0887 Lovecchio’s Deli 29 Apple St., Norco 985-725-5683 Mariano’s Italian Eatery 12371 Highway 90, Ste. A Luling 985-785-7777 McDonalds 3009 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan 985-725-1021 Mr. Ronnie’s Famous Hot Donuts 13505 Hwy 90, Ste A, Boutte 985-308-0146 Ormond Plantation Restaurant 13786 River Road, Destrehan 985-764-8544 Pam & Dale’s Seafood 14620 River Rd, New Sarpy 985-764-3112 Pizza Hut 12439 Hwy. 90, Luling 985-331-8380 P.J.’s Coffee of New Orleans 150 Ormond center court, Ste. T, Destrehan 985-764-7573 Popeye’s Fried Chicken •116 Longivew Drive, Destrehan 985-764-1231 •13210 u.S. 90, Boutte 985-785-1377 Portside Restaurant 11698 River Road, St. Rose 504-546-93111 Rotolo’s Pizzeria 150 Ormond center court, Destrehan 985-725-2411

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Sailfish Food and Spirits 12287 u.S. 90, Luling 985-308-0712

St. Rose Tavern 14466 River Road, Destrehan 504-469-8864 /985-725-3133

The Oyster’s Pearl Grill & Cafe 1057 Paul Mailard Rd, Luling 985-785-6242

Seafood Pot 14386 River Rd., Destrehan 985-725-0053

Sub Express 26 Apple St., Norco 985-764-9922

Taste of Tokyo 1972 Ormond Blvd., Ste. e-2, Destrehan 985-764-1818

Southern Latte Cafe 50 Wade St., Ste. 1, Luling 985-308-1472

Subway •613 Paul Maillard Road, Ste. 200, Luling 985-331-2257 •14130 u.S. 90, Boutte 985-785-9818 (located inside Walmart) •13001 u.S. 90, Boutte 985-331-1786 •12715 u.S. 90, Ste. 120, Luling 985-785-3999 •12609 Airline Drive, Destrehan 985-725-1108 •1955 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan 985-725-9444 •15632 River Rd., Norco 504-469-8864

Sonic Drive In 12557 u.S. 90, Luling 985-331-0099 Sports Pub & Grill 3001 Ormond Blvd., #B Destrehan 985-331-0099 Squeal and Moo BBQ 12287 Hwy 90, Luling 985-308-1499 St. Rose Driving Range & Sports Bar 10362 Airline Dr., St. Rose 504-466-0411

Trey Wah 124 Longview Drive, Destrehan 985-764-1147 Truck Farm Tavern 11760 River Rd, St. Rose 504-699-0099 Uchi Sushi and Hibachi 3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan 785-307-1080 Victoria’s Restaurant 13441 Hwy. 90, Boutte 985-785-6499

Sushi Cafe 13899 River Road, Ste. A, Luling 985-308-1003

Voodoo Grill 100 James Drive east, St. Rose 504-464-1880

Take Away Donuts 13441 Hwy. 90, Boutte 985-785-6499

Waffle House 14173 u.S. 90, Boutte 985-758-6499

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