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The Results: The good, the better, the hidden. One of the most exciting things about Northshore’s Best Voting each year, is to feel the thriving pulse of the Northshore community. This is the place where people know what it means to make every day count and they are fiercely loyal to the businesses that help them do it. Thank you to all of our readers for such an overwhelming response. Read on for the results to see if your favorites made the cut.
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Restaurants—We love to eat! Who doesn’t know that? Our restaurants category had the most votes and some close races, especially for Best New Restaurant. Congratulations to our winner in this one, 407 North. Other new restaurants with a growing fan base include Carmelo Ristorante in Mandeville, Gallagher’s Grill in Covington and Jerk’s Island Grill also in Covington, proving that Northshore residents like to mix it up when they dine out. It seems that the Northshore is still in the honeymoon phase with Bistro Byronz. Opened in the summer of 2009, this neighborhood restaurant gave our first place winner some stiff competition. Nightlife—Voting shows that our nightlife is alive and well. The Columbia Street Tap room dominated this category, taking three of the 10, including Best Overall. When people want to cut the rug, the voters chose the Northshore icon, Ruby’s Roadhouse. Shopping—Most anything you want can be found right here, on the Northshore. From Slidell to Hammond, even the most serious shoppers can be appeased. It is no wonder that one category had three winners. Congratulations to Rapture, Home & Garden and Gordon’s of Mandeville for the tie win in the Home Décor category. Sports and Leisure—With so many different ways to relax, voters made their voices heard loudly and clearly in the Sports and Leisure
category. From fitness to frolicking, voters chose the serenity of the lakefront as their favorite place to run, and Bogue Falaya Park as their favorite picnic spot. People—Of course people make the place, and we have some outstanding professional people in this community. Local stars like Chef John Besh, artist Elizabeth Brown and sports anchor Jim Henderson held onto their titles in their respective categories, while local suspense writer and best-selling author, Erica Spindler prevailed in the favorite author category. Services—Many people move to the Northshore to give their children one of the best educations in the state. Teachers like Mandeville High’s Victor Noto, are the lifeblood of this essential service. This science teacher was the clear favorite in Best Teacher/Name of School category. Arts and Entertainment—Northshore residents have a great appreciation for the arts. In this category, the Krewe of Orpheus toppled last year’s winner as best area parade, while voters essentially stayed loyal to last year’s favorites in every other area. Voters seem to love some of their quirky favorites like the Best Hole in the Wall in the restaurant category. Bears in Covington was the fan favorite here, but Liz’s Where Y’at, Louie and the Redhead Lady and an old favorite—Coffee’s Boiling Point—clearly made their mark. For Bang for the Buck, it seems The Times Grill delivers. What about the best place to buy hardware? Yes, we asked. HJ Smith & Sons General Store in Covington won hands down. When it comes to voter’s favorite physician, Dr. Shaun Carpenter is know for his great bedside manner. Thank you to all of our voters for taking the time to make your voices heard. We appreciate your participation and the winners appreciate your loyal support.
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Political Leader
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Nightlife Bar Overall
Columbia Street Tap Room
Bar Food
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Beer Selection
Barley Oak
Veterinarian
Ashley Geoghegan, DVM
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Jerry Braswell, Rph/ Braswell Drugs
Happy Hour
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Pharmacist/Pharmacy
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Caretta’s Grill of Covington
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Erica Spindler
Dermatologist
Rhonda R. Baldone, MD
Place to Go Dancing
Ruby’s Roadhouse
Local Band
Four Unplugged
Cosmetic Surgeon
Elizabeth Kinsley, MD
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Sports Bar
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Personal Trainer
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Bargain Shopping
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Local Bookstore
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Local Drug Store
Braswell Drugs
Local Garden Center
Garden Spot
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