Northshore’s Guide to the Best thenorthshoresbest.com Banner Ford, Winner of Northshore’s Best Auto Dealership
20 13
Tina Flick, Rick Flick, Leanne Flick Cvitanovich and Kelley Flick Good
Villere’s Florist
Dr. Jeff Miller
Four Unplugged
C.J. Ladner
Culinary Kids
Sophisticated Sophisticated Woman Magazine Woman Magazine
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
1 20
2
01 3
1• 2 2012•
Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell Editor Anna Grundmann Art Director Dianne Waller Graphic Designer/Staff Photographer Claire Thomas Web Master Julie Lodato O’Day Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson Account Executives Anna Grundmann, Amy Palmer Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Production Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative
409 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 Phone: 985-893-7350, Fax: 985-893-7686 e-mail: editor@sophisticatedwoman.com SophisticatedWoman.com © 2014. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. Views expressed are not necessarily shared by the publisher or staff of this publication. All attorney features and display ads in this issue are paid advertisements. Please mail comments or submit articles and photographs for Around Town to the above address. If you wish to be mailed a one year subscription, please send your name and address with $15 for handling.
About the cover Cover Photography: Tim Dunford Banner Ford, Winner of The Northshore’s Best Auto Dealership, Tina Flick, Rick Flick, Leanne Flick Cvitanovich and Kelley Flick Good
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
20 13
3
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Winner Spotlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) otlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) st Winners) Includes winning category, winning category, company name, address, phone company number, name, address, phone number, , address, phone number, website and stock photo representing category. nd stock photo representing category. gory.
4
Best Photographer
Best Financial Advisor
Best Psychologist
Heidi Bowers Heidi Bowers Photography
Paul Snow Snow Financial Group
Dr. Andre Judice PhD, LPC
509 East Boston St. | Covington 985-892-0244 heidibowers.com
389 HWY 21 Suite 402-B Madisonville | 985-792-5232 paulsnow.com
Best Attorney
Best Local Band
Best Physician
Scott G. Discon Discon Law Firm, LLC
Four Unplugged Rick Windhorst
Vern Palmisano, MD Ochsner Health Systems
424 N. Causeway Blvd. | Suite A Mandeville | 985-674-9748 disconlawfirm.com
985-789-7069 fourunplugged.com
1000 Ochsner Blvd. Covington | 985-875-2828 Ochsner.org
Best OB/GYN
Best Insurance Agent
Best Nurse Practitioner
Vicki L. Steen, MD, FACOG Women’s Health & Wellness
C. J. Ladner
Pamela Egan, FNP
77 Starbrush Circle | Covington 985-893-0995
State Farm
1972 N. Hwy 190 | Covington 985-892-5030 cjladner.com
Northshore Counseling & Wellness 633 Asbury Drive | Suite A Mandeville | 985-624-2942 northshorecounselingandwellness.com
Cuccia-Egan Clinic & Med Spa 1116 West 21st Ave. Covington | 985-892-3031 pamelaegan.com
Winner Spotlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) Northshore’s Guide to the Best
Includes winning category, company name, address, phone number, website and stock photo representing category.
Contents
PEOPLE............................................................................. 5 SERVICES ......................................................................... 7 RESTAURANTS ............................................................... 9 NIGHTLIFE .................................................................... 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT .......................................... 12
Best Art Gallery
Tripolo Gallery 323 N. Columbia St. | Covington 985-789-4073 tripologallery.com
SHOPPING ............................................................... 13–14 SPORTS & LEISURE ...................................................... 15 Go to sophisticatedwoman.com to read more about each winner.
People Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA
Nurse Practitioner
Pamela Egan, FNP
Local Artist
Dianne Parks
Pediatrician
Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP
Attorney
Scott G. Discon
Personal Trainer
Laura Jacobs
Local Author
Erica Spindler
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Jerry Braswell/ Braswell Drugs
Local Band
Four Unplugged
Physical Therapist
Matt Slimming, PT
Cardiologist
Farhad X. Aduli, MD, FACC
Physician
Vern Palmisano, MD
Chef/ Restaurant
John Besh/La Provence
Psychologist
Andre Judice, PhD, LPC
Chiropractor
Dr. Jeff Miller
Psychiatrist
Gordon Blundell, MD
Cosmetic Surgeon
Michele Cooper, MD
Local Radio Personality Charles Dowdy
CPA
Toni McCord, CPA
Real Estate Agent
Tiffani Robin
Dermatologist
Emily Grieshaber, MD and Robert Grieshaber, MD
OB/GYN
Vicki Steen, MD, FACOG
Dentist
Herb Flood, DDS
Oncologist
Jack E. Saux III, MD
Financial Advisor
Paul Snow
Orthodontist
Ed Brown, III, DDS, MSD
Hair Colorist
Jessica Brewer (Salon d’Ville)
Orthopedic
Reese Plauche, MD
Hair Stylist
Don Paul (Paris Parker)
Political Leader
Pat Brister
Insurance Agent
C.J. Ladner
Spiritual Leader
Steve Robinson (Church of the King)
Internist
David D. Tran, MD
Massage Therapist
Amanda Miranda
Teacher/ School (TIE)
Cindy Dean (Christ Episcopal) Shari Purvis (Cedarwood)
Mediator
Michelle Demarest
Neurologist
Rex Houser, MD
Tutor
Ann Barré (Huntington Learning Center)
Veterinarian
Bob Hancock, DVM, MS, DACVS
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Michele Cooper, MD 1090 West Causeway Approach Mandeville | 985-626-6163 michelecoopermd.com
Best CPA
Toni McCord, CPA
A Professional Accounting Corp. #4 Sanctuary Blvd. | Suite 304 Mandeville | 985-727-7797 tmccordcpa.com
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Acupuncturist
5
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
otlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Winner Spotlight Best Winners) (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) st Winners) winning category, company Includes name, winning address, category, phone company number, name, address, phone number, , address, phone number, nd stock photo representing website category. and stock photo representing category. gory.
6
Best Personal Trainer
Best Internist
Best Elementary School
Laura Jacobs The Training Firm
David D. Tran, MD
Best Teacher
1959 N. Hwy. 190 | Covington 985-871-5101 thetrainingfirmllc.com
121 Lakeview Circle | Suite A Covington | 985-400-LIVE (5483)
Best Pediatrician
Best Mediator
Best Printer/Copier Service
Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP LeBlanc Pediatrics
Michelle Demarest
Speedway Printing
1100 N. Causeway Blvd. | Suite 104 Mandeville | 985-674-2227 leblancpediatrics.com
450 N. Causeway Blvd | Suite D Mandeville | 985-624-5584 demarestlaw.com
2575 N. Causeway Blvd. Mandeville | 985-626-0032 speedwayprinting.net
Best Chiropractor
Best Acupuncturist
Best Music Academy/School
Dr. Jeff Miller
Integrated Spine & Disc
Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA Magnolia Acupuncture Clinic
Northlake Academy of Music Leslie Domingues
3441 East Causeway Approach Suite D | Mandeville | 985-626-0999 mandevillechiropractor.com
434 N. Columbia St. | Suite L Covington | 985-590-5172 covingtonacupuncture.com
375 Asbury Drive | Mandeville 985-630-8112 northlakeacademyofmusic.net
Christ Episcopal School Cindy Dean
80 Christwood Blvd. | Covington 985-871-9902 christepiscopalschool.org
R & D Mediation Group, LLC
Services Acting School
Creating U
Car Wash
Blue Harbor Pointe
Child Care
Planet Kids Academy
Children’s Haircut
Cuttin’ Up Children’s Hair Salon
Concierge Service
Omega Concierge
Cooking School
Culinary Kids
Dance Studio
Elite Dance
Day Spa
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Specializing in diseases of the Skin, Skin Surgery & Skin Cancer
20 13
Elementary School (K-8) Christ Episcopal School Financial Institution
Resource Bank
Frame shop/ Framer
Covington Art and Frame / Gail Gullang
Florist
Villere’s Florist
Girls Night Out
Painting with a Twist
Hair Removal
Bombshell Waxing
Hair Salon
Paris Parker Salon
High School
Mandeville High School
Home Health
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Home Repair/ Service
Three Rivers Air and Heat
Hospice
Lakeshore Hospice
Hospital
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Indoor Recreation Facility Playmakers Indoor Sports Culinary Kids
Mani-Pedi Spa
LA Nails
Mechanic Shop
Autoville (Mandeville)
Mortgage Lender
NOLA Lending
Music School
Northlake Music Academy
Pet Boarding
Camp Bow Wow
Photographer
Heidi Bowers
Printer/Copier Service
Speedway Printing
Real Estate Company
Robin Realty Group sponsored by Keller Williams Realty Services
Senior Living Facility
The Trace
Tanning Salon
Private Beach
Urgent Care Facility
Tchefuncte Urgent Care
Wedding Venue
Vintage Court
Northshore’s Best, Once Again. Louisiana Heart Hospital congratulates Dr. Farhad Aduli for being voted the Northshore’s Best Cardiologist three years in a row by readers of Sophisticated Woman. Dr. Aduli is a member of the Louisiana Heart Medical Group and is one of the most highly respected interventional cardiologists in the area, providing cardiovascular services to the community since 1999. Louisiana Heart Medical Group 20 Starbrush Circle, Covington, LA 2005 J. Marvin Magee Drive, Franklinton, LA For an Appointment: 985-871-6020
2013
Rated #1 for Surgery on the North Shore by Consumer Reports
MEDICAL GROUP
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Kids’ Party Venue
Dr. Emily Grieshaber & her father, Dr. Robert Grieshaber
714 W. 16th Avenue, Covington (985) 893-1035 grieshaberdermatology.com
7
otlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) st Winners) Winner Spotlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners)
winning category, company name, address, phone number, , address, phone number, Includes winning category, company name, address, phone number, nd stock photo representing category. gory. website and stock photo representing category.
Best Burger
Best Wine Bar
Winos and Tacos
Culinary Kids
Times Grill 1896 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-626-1161 1827 Front Street | Slidell 985-639-3335
321 N. Columbia St. | Covington 985-809-3029 facebook.com/winosandtacos
Best Barbecue
Best New Restaurant
VooDoo BBQ & Grill
Mugshots Grill and Bar
2891 Hwy. 190 | Suite D | Mandeville 985-626-5566 ntinis.com
2999 Hwy. 190 | Mandeville 985-629-2021 voodoobbq.com
300 River Highland Blvd. Covington | 985-893-2422 mugshotsgrillandbar.com
Best Local Coffee Shop
Best Restaurant Overall
Best Bakery and Best King Cakes
The Scott’s Coffee & Tapas Bar
Gallagher’s Grill
Nonna Randazzo’s Bakery
201 Carroll Street | Old Mandeville 985-231-7632 thescottscoffeebar.com
509 South Tyler St. | Covington 985-892-9992 gallaghersgrill.com
2033 N. Hwy. 190 | Covington 985-893-1488 22022 Marshall Road | Mandeville 985-898-2444
3441 East Causeway Approach Suite G | Mandeville | 985-727-5553 culinarykidsns.com
Best Happy Hour, Martini and Power Lunch
N’tini’s Steak & Martinis
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Best Kids’ Party Venue & Cooking School
8
Restaurants Gallagher’s Grill
Atmosphere
Del Porto
Bang for the Buck
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (Covington)
Bakery
Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery
Barbecue
Voodoo BBQ (Mandeville)
Breakfast
Broken Egg Café
Burger
Times Grill
Café
Coffee Rani
Chinese
Trey Yuen
Local Coffee Shop (Tie)
The Scotts’ Coffee and Tapas Bar PJ’s Coffee (Covington)
French
La Provence
Frozen Yogurt
Pinkberry
Greek/ Lebanese
Albasha
Hole in the Wall
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner
Ice Cream
Bop’s Frozen Custard
Italian
Bosco’s Italian Café
Mexican
La Carreta (Mandeville)
Most Romantic
La Provence
New
Mugshots Grill and Bar
Outdoor
The Chimes
Pizza
Mellow Mushroom
Po-Boy
Bear’s Restaurant (Covington)
Power Lunch
N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis
Salad
Coffee Rani
Seafood
Rips On the Lake
Service
Keith Young’s Steakhouse
Snowball
Just Chillin’
Smoothie
Live Fit Smoothies
Steak
Keith Young’s Steakhouse
Sunday Brunch
Broken Egg Café
Sushi
Megumi (Mandeville)
Tea
English Tea Room
Thai
Thai Spice
Vietnamese
Northshore Empress
Wine List (Restaurant)
Keith Young’s Steakhouse
Congratulations Jack E. Saux III, M.D. VOTED 2012 & 2013 NORTHSHORE’S BEST ONCOLOGIST
2013 CLOSE TO YOU. CLOSE TO FAMILY. CLOSE TO HOME.
1203 S. TYLER ST. | COVINGTON, LA 70433 | MARYBIRD.ORG/STPH
T ransitional I nspiration all about Price…all about Design 20 13
Mandeville Baton Rouge Long Beach (985) 871-0300 - www.afd-furniture.com
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Overall
9
2 0 11
20 13
Treatment Programs Include:
We’ll Get You There!
Headaches, Neck Pain, Back Pain Computerized Core & Spinal Strengthening Balance & Vestibular Therapy Return to Sports Post-Op Therapy Parkinson’s Program Speech Therapy
Covington • 985-893-2845 Folsom • 985-796-0106 New Orleans East • 504-243-6777 Slidell • 985-661-1000
www.starptclinics.com
Nightlife Bar Overall
The Chimes
Bar Food
The Chimes
Beer Selection
The Chimes
Daiquiri
Daiquiris and Creams
Happy Hour
N’tini’s Steak and Martinis
Margarita
Garcia’s Famous Mexican Food
Martini
N’tini’s Steak and Martinis
Place to go Dancing
Columbia Street Tap Room
Sports Bar
The Chimes
Wine Bar
Winos and Tacos
Thanks for recognizing the leader in healthcare ... Always the Northshore’s Best!
stph.org
20 13
sw all expertise 3-14_Layout 1 3/10/14 10:39 AM Page 1
Acquistapace’s COVINGTON SUPERMARKET Locally Owned & Operated Since 1963
• • • • •
“
Tax Planning & Preparation Business Valuations IRS Representation Business Planning & Consultation Financial Statement Preparation
20 13
Let’s get started now! Give us a call to schedule an appointment for your initial review... and enjoy the confidence of tax preparation that’s both professional and personal.
Adam Acquistapace
“
Voted Best Place to Buy Wine 2007 thru 2013 Voted Best Place to Buy Specialty Foods 2013
20 13
The largest selection and best prices on wine, beer and spirits in the state.
3925 N. I-10 Service Road • Suite 215 • Metairie, LA • 504.888.8333 #4 Sanctuary Boulevard • Suite 304 • Mandeville, LA • 985.727.7797
www.tmccordcpa.com
Toni McCord, CPA, CVA
125 East 21st Ave. | Covington 985-893-0593 www.acquistapace.com
Simply
the Best Stone Creek Club & Spa is proud to celebrate our 5th Anniversary by continuing to create an everyday getaway for our members.
The Spa at Stone Creek
Fourth year in-a-row Northshore’s Best
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Non-members are welcome!
11
Health Club
Third year Northshore’s Best
Tennis Courts
Fourth year in-a-row Northshore’s Best
Visit Stone Creek & discover why our members vote us The Northshore’s Best year after year. 20 1 3
call 985.801.7100 visit StoneCreekClubAndSpa.com
Best Antiques
Best Local Teen Store
Best Local Lingerie Shop
Clayton House Marketplace
Columbia Street Mercantile
Bra Genie
1600 Collins Blvd. | Covington 985-892-6368 claytonhousemarketplace.com
231 N. Columbia Street | Covington 985-809-1690 columbiastreetmercantile.net
2881 Hwy. 190 | Mandeville 985-951-8638 bragenie.com
Arts & Entertainment Art Gallery
Tripolo Gallery
Charity Event
Chef Soirée
Parade
Krewe of Eve
Local Radio Station
The Lake 94.7
Small Town Festival
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival
Local Theater Group
Playmakers, Inc.
Tripolo Gallery
Setting the Standard in Early Childhood Education
Since 1996 Celebrating 20 years
www.planetkidsacademy.com
985-845-0377
So
So
So
So
So
an
m
an
So
ated W istic o
The
an
2010
ph
m
m
The
an
2009
ated W istic o
Northshore’s
ated W istic o
The
ph
ated W istic o
The
Northshore’s
2008
2007
12
ph
m
an
Northshore’s
ph
an
ated W istic o
The
20 13
ated W istic o
The
m
ph
ph
Northshore’s
m
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
317 Hwy 21, Madisonville, LA 70447
Northshore’s
2011
st Winners)
, address, phone number, gory. 20 13
Our Exquisite Fancy Diamond Collection 4550 Louisiana 22 | Mandeville | 985-626-1666 | BoudreauxsJewelers.com
Shopping Antiques
Clayton House Marketplace
Local Baby Store
Baby’s Corner
Bargain shopping
Once Upon A child
Bikes
The Spokesman
Bookstore
2nd and Charles
Bridal Shop
Southern Bridal
Place to Buy Health Food
The Nutrition Company
Place to Buy King Cake
Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery
Place to Buy Fresh Seafood Mandeville Seafood Place to Buy Meat
Saia’s Super Meat Market
Place to Buy Produce
Rouses
Place to Buy Specialty Food Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket
Congratulations!
20 13
St. Tammany Hospital Home Health
The French Mix 228 Lee Lane | Covington 985-809-3152 shopthefrenchmix.com
stph.org
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Best Home Décor
13
Winner Spotlight (Exclusive to Northshore’s Best Winners) Fun and Fast paced, Full body workout.
Includes winning company name, No Classcategory, times, Come When You Want to. address, phone number, Trainer Included with Every Workout! website and stock photo representing category.
®
Shopping
® 20 13
69305 Hwy. 21 Suite 900 Covington LA
985-276-4688
Place to Buy Wine
Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket
Car Dealership
Banner Ford
Local Children’s Clothing Once Upon A Child
www.9 round.com
Drug Store
Braswell Drugs
Local Garden Center
Garden Spot of Mandeville
Gift
Das Schulerhaus
Fabric
Fabrics Second to None
Furniture
American Factory Direct
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware (Mandeville)
Home Décor
The French Mix
Jewelry
Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers
Local Lingerie Store
Bra Genie
Medical Supplies
Northlake Medical Supply
Local Men’s Clothing
Perlis
Local Shoe Store
Joe’s Family Shoe Store
Local Sporting Goods
Varsity Sports
Supermarket
Rouses
Local T-shirt Store
Fleurty Girl
Local Teen Store
Columbia Street Mercantile
Local T’ween Store
Blossom Girl
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Local Women’s Clothing The Villa
Best Local Women’s Clothing
The Villa 1281 North Causeway Blvd. | Suite 1 Mandeville | 985-626-9797 thevilla-mandeville.com
14 PB_3065_Sick Today_Seen Today_Sophisticated.indd 1
3/10/14 1:34 PM
Best Florist
Best Local Shoe Store
Villere’s Florist
Joe’s Family Shoe Store
1415 N. Highway 190 Covington | 985-809-9101 villeresflorist.com
1814 N. Causeway Blvd. | Suite 4 Mandeville | 985-626-5633 joesfamilyshoes.com
Best Bargain Shopping & Local Children’s Clothing
Once Upon A Child 4240 Highway 22 | Suite 7 Mandeville | 985-792-7512 onceuponachildmandeville.com
Sports & Leisure Bed and Breakfast
Annadele’s Plantation
Golf Course
Beau Chêne
Public Park
Bogue Falaya Park
Camping Spot
Fontainebleau State Park
Health Club
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Swim Club
Franco’s Fins
CrossFit
CrossFit Mandeville
Kids Summer Camp
Franco’s
Tennis Courts
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Fitness Studio
9Round Fitness and Kickboxing
Pilates
Pilates Bodies
Tourist Attraction
Global Wildlife
Place to Run
The Mandeville Lakefront
Yoga
Yoga Sanga
Come Live at The Trace…don’t just age in place. SENIOR COMMUNITY
20 13 Northshore’s Best Three Years in a Row!
Come See our Expansion Serving Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Pre-booking NOW! No Buy in Fee! Call Now to Schedule a Tour & Reserve Your Room.
985-249-7676
19432 Crawford Rd. • Covington • thetrace.info
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
Independent / Assisted Living & Memory Care
15
Summer Family Fun Pass! Poolside Movies, Waterslide and Summer Kick-Off Party
20 13
JOIN TODAY AND RECEIVE YOUR
SUMMER FAMILY FUN PASS
thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2014
and become eligible to win fabulous Summer Prize Give-A-Ways.
16
Call Today 792.0200
1 0 0 B o n Te m p s R o u l ĂŠ
| Mandeville, LA 70471 | myfrancos.com