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Thanks Again! On behalf of the entire Banner family, I would like to thank you for choosing Banner Ford as the Northshore’s Best Automotive Dealership for 2015. We are very proud to have received this honor once again and pledge to you, our customers, to work hard to live up to the standard of excellence that you’ve come to expect from Banner Ford. Come visit us today and find out why the Banner Way, is a Better Way!
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Best Optometrist
Joe’s Family Shoes ...................................15
Dr. Katie Wonch ......................................... 7
Best Tourist Attraction
Best Place to Buy to Wine & Best Specialty Foods
Global Wildlife.......................................... 26
Best Girls’ Night Out
Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket 14
Painting with a Twist............................... 28
Shopping
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The Northshore’s Best Day Spa Stone Creek Club and Spa
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Best Makeup Artist
Best Insurance Agent
Natalie Cogan About Face of Mandeville
C. J. Ladner State Farm
Best Optometrist
Best Chiropractor
Katie Kimble Wonch, OD Infinite Vision
Dr. Jeff Miller
3601 Hwy. 190 East | Mandeville 985-626-5568 | getinfinitevision.com
3441 East Causeway Approach Suite D | Mandeville | 985-626-0999 mandevillechiropractor.com
Best Internist
Best Holistic Veterinarian
David D. Tran, MD
Ashley C. Geoghegan, DVM, CVA, CVFT VetNaturally by Dr. G
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Dr. Emily Grieshaber Voted Northshore’s Best Dermatologist 2013, 2014 & 2015
Medical Dermatology Specializing in diseases of the Skin, Skin Surgery & Skin Cancer
Cosmetic Dermatology Botox® • Xeomin® • Dysport® Juvéderm® • Belotero® • Radiesse® Restylane® • Restylane® Silk Voluma®
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INFINITE VISION WRITTEN BY KATIE RUTH PRIEST PHOTO BY BROOKE BOYD
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS of pediatric and family care, Infinite Vision is one of only a handful of practices specializing in pediatrics in the state. Dr. Katie Kimble Wonch originally did not intend to open her own practice until she recognized the lack of pediatric specialties in the field, compelling her to open Infinite Vision in 2006. While learning more about vision development, the thought of concentrating in pediatrics just clicked. The decision stemmed from Dr. Katie’s many experiences with vision problems as a child, creating a natural pull toward optometry as an adult. Infinite Vision not only provides remarkable eye care, but also focuses on building relationships with the whole family. Dr. Katie’s favorite part of her practice is the family aspect and taking care of parents as well as children. A regular success of the practice includes catching vision problems at an early age that were previously unknown to the parents. Infinite Vision stresses the crucial importance of children’s eye exams by an optometrist at 1 year old, 3 years old and 5 years old. Voted the Northshore’s Best Optometrist two years running, Dr. Katie diagnoses and treats many vision-related problems and keeps current with the latest research and technology in vision development. She also enjoys giving back, specifically through her mission work in Haiti. Through the organization Global Fingerprints, Dr. Katie and her office manager Kelly were able to travel to Haiti three times to give impoverished children routine eye care. “The look on the children’s faces when they receive glasses and can see clearly for the first time is so rewarding,” Dr. Katie explains. This year, she was even fortunate enough to meet the two children she sponsors, allowing her to experience the mission work on another level. While she has achieved a great deal of success in the professional realm, Dr. Katie’s greatest achievements are her three children. “I believe being a mom has significantly influenced my practice and given me greater perspective as a doctor,” she says. When she is not practicing eye care, Dr. Katie is an avid outdoorswoman who enjoys spending time with her husband and children on their hobby farm in Folsom. Infinite Vision is a family eye care practice led by an inspiring optometrist. The Northshore is lucky to have one of the best in reach. Infinite Vision is located at 3601 Hwy. 190 in Mandeville, next to Starbucks. For more information, visit getinfinitevision.com or call 985-626-5568.
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Best Pediatrician
Best Acupuncturist
Best General Veterinarian
Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP LeBlanc Pediatrics
Ashley Miller, MS, ACA, Dipl. O.M. Magnolia Acupuncture Clinic
Liza Ledet, DVM
434 N. Columbia St. | Suite L Covington | 985-590-5172 covingtonacupuncture.com
419 Girod Street Mandeville l 985-377-0800 mandevilleah.com
1305 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville | 985-674-2227 leblancpediatrics.com
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Best Nurse Practitioner
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Best Fertility Physician
Pamela B. Egan Egan Wellness Clinic & Med Spa
Michele Cooper, MD
Peter Y. Lu, MD
1090 West Causeway Approach Mandeville | 985-626-6163 michelecoopermd.com
The Fertility Institute
Best Attorney
Best Orthodontist
Best OB/GYN
Ross F. Lagarde
Ross F. Lagarde, APLC
Amy Smith Sawyer, DMD Sawyer Orthodontics
Vicki L. Steen, MD, FACOG Women’s Health & Wellness
2250 Gause Blvd E. I Suite 301 Slidell I 985-605-0527 rlagardelaw.com
216 West 21st Ave. | Covington 985-327-7181 sawyerortho.com
77 Starbrush Circle | Covington 985-893-0995
1116 West 21st Avenue Covington, LA | 985-892-3031 www.pamelaegan.com
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Specializing in dental needs for infants, children and adolescents
Come see our state-of-the-art office, big screen TVs, touchscreen games and more. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child’s first dental visit to be at age 1. Parents welcome in clinical area. Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
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Ashley Miller, MSTOM, ACA, Dipl.O.M. Local Artist
Gretchen Armbruster
Attorney
Ross F. Lagarde, APLC
Local Author
Erica Spindler
Local Band
Four Unplugged
Builder
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651 River Highland Boulevard, Covington • 985-898-3512 • pjgroscpa.com
The Northshore’s Best Phlebologist Two Years Running!
The only board certified Phlebologist, vein doctor, on the Northshore.
Dr. Randall S. Juleff is triple board certified in Phlebology, General Surgery and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery with over 20 years of experience. Over that period of time, he has treated hundreds of patients with venous disorders in addition to caring for patients with a wide range of cardiac, thoracic and vascular diseases. This allowed for experience that has, over the years, developed his mandate of precise patient evaluation followed by caring and skillful treatment. His current Covington practice resounds with these attitudes where patient care comes first and patient satisfaction is a must. Dr. Juleff’s goal is to provide patients with safe, leading edge, minimally invasive vein and aesthetic care in a comfortable non-hospital setting.
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Cardiologist
Farhad X. Aduli, MD, FACC
Chef/ Restaurant
Pat Gallagher
Chiropractor
Jeff Miller, DC
Coach
Greg Salter
Cosmetic Surgeon
Michele Cooper, MD
CPA
Patrick J. Gros, CPA
Dermatologist
Emily Grieshaber, MD
Dentist
Herb Flood, DDS
Fertility Physician
Peter Y. Lu, MD
Financial Advisor
Jerrold Rabalais (Edward Jones)
General Veterinarian Liza Ledet, DVM (Mandeville
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Insurance Agent
C.J. Ladner
Internist (Tie)
David D. Tran, MD and Elizabeth B. White, MD
Hair Colorist
Christie Foster (Paris Parker)
Holistic Veterinarian
Ashley C. Geoghegan, DVM, CVA, CVFT
Makeup Artist
Natalie Cogan (About Face)
Hair Stylist
Don Paul Leblanc (Paris Parker)
Massage Therapist
Cerenna Timphony
Mediator
Maria Rudd
Neurologist
Rex Houser, MD
Nurse Practitioner
Pamela Egan, FNP
OB/GYN
Vicki Steen, MD, FACOG
Oncologist
Jack E. Saux, III, MD
Optometrist
Katie Kimble Wonch, OD
Oral Surgeon
Ben Almerico, DDS
Orthodontist
Amy Smith Sawyer, DMD
Orthopedist
Reese Plauche, MD
Pediatrician
Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Dentist
Todd S. Brausell, DDS
Personal Trainer
Tristan Martin (Stone Creek Club and Spa)
Pharmacist / Pharmacy Jerry Braswell (Braswell Drugs) Phlebologist
Randall S. Juleff, MD
Photographer
Heidi Bowers
Physical Therapist
Matt Slimming, PT (Star Physical Therapy) Psychologist
Michelle Boze, Psy.D.
Psychiatrist
William F. Colomb, MD
Local Radio Personality Charles Dowdy Real Estate Agent
Felicity Kahn (RE/MAX Alliance)
Specialty Veterinarian Bob Hancock, DVM, MS, DACVS Spiritual Leader
Pastor Steve Robinson (Church of the King)
Teacher / School
Cindy Dean (Christ Episcopal School) Travel Agent
Stephanie Miller Murphy (Brownell)
Best Tutor
Huntington Learning Center 1748A North Causeway Blvd. Mandeville | 985-727-0000 huntingtonhelps.com
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Best Antiques
Best Local Baby Store
Best Bargain Shopping
Clayton House Marketplace
Baby’s Corner
Style Encore
1600 Collins Blvd. | Covington 985-892-6368 claytonhousemarketplace.com
70448 Highway 21 | Covington 985-892-5300 thebabyscorner.com
4244 Highway 22 I Suite 3 Mandeville I 985-674-7776 style-encoremandeville.com
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Best Home Décor
Best Teen Store & Women’s Clothing
Simply Southern
Niche Modern Home
Columbia Street Mercantile
70488 Hwy. 21 | Suite 600 Covington | 985-871-1466 simplysouthern.com
1901 Hwy. 190 | Suite 3 Mandeville | 985-624-4045 facebook.com/nichemodernhome
231 & 236 N. Columbia Street Covington 985-809-1690 | 985-809-1789 columbiastreetmercantile.net
Best Health Food Store
Best Local Lingerie Shop
Best Place to Buy Meat
Columbia St. Natural Foods Market
Bra Genie
Saia’s Super Meat Market
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2225 Florida St. | Mandeville 985-626-9724
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Shopping Activewear
Varsity Sports
Medical Supplies
Northlake Medical Supply
Antiques
Clayton House Marketplace
Pharmacy
Braswell Drugs
Baby Store
Baby’s Corner
Produce Rouses
Bakery
Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery
Swimwear
Bargain Shopping
Style Encore
Men’s Clothing Perlis
Bikes
The Spokesman
Shoe Store
Bridal Shop
Southern Bridal
Specialty Foods
Convenience Store
Blue Harbor Pointe
Car Dealership
Banner Ford
Children’s Clothing
Olive Patch
Children’s Shoes
Joe’s Family Shoe Store
Garden Center
Garden Spot of Mandeville
Gifts
Simply Southern
Fabrics
Fabrics Second To None
Frames
Gordon’s
Fresh Seafood
Mandeville Seafood
Furniture
American Factory Direct
Hardware Store
Ace Hardware (Mandeville)
Health Food
Columbia Street Natural Foods
Home Décor
Niche Modern Home
Jewelry (Fashion)
Mira Mia
Jewelry (Fine)
Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers
King Cake
Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery
Lingerie Store
Bra Genie
Meat
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Bora Bora Swimwear Joe’s Family Shoe Store
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Sunglass Hut Mandeville
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Rouses
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Fleurty Girl
Teen Store
Columbia Street Mercantile
T’ween Store
Blossom Girl
Wine Store
Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket Women’s Clothing
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ACQUISTAPACE’S Covington Supermarket is a mainstay on the Northshore, known for their quality groceries and attentive customer service. The store’s distinguishing feature however, has become their extensive offering of fine wines and spirits. It is no surprise then, that Acquistapace’s has once again been voted the Northshore’s Best Place to Buy Wine for the eleventh straight year. “We try to have the lowest prices you can find anywhere,” says Adam Acquistapace, who runs the store with his father, Steve and his brother, Erik. The Acquistapaces have traveled the world’s wine regions, honing their knowledge, which they are eager to share with their loyal customers. In order to accommodate those looking to pair gourmet foods with their assortment of fine wines, Acquistapace’s naturally expanded their grocery selection to include a fine cheese and specialty foods section. While shopping there, you’ll often see one of the family members helping customers match their taste with just the right wine, cheese, meats and produce. The store has become as renowned for their specialty foods as their fine wines, and this year added Best Specialty Foods to their roster of Northshore’s Best accolades. Acquistapace’s has brought back the experience of a family owned and operated grocery store as well as the tradition of low prices, excellent products and service with a personal touch. Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket is located at 125 E. 21st Ave. in Covington. For more information call 985-893-0593 or visit acquistapace.com.
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JOE’S FAMILY SHOE STORE
began over 45 years ago in 1971 when Joe Piediscalzo opened his first store. Since then, the store has become a family operation in every sense of the word from being family owned to treating the customers as family.
Personal service is what makes the store unique. The true “sit and fit” store’s motto is, “Price, Service, Quality, Selection.” Priding themselves on customer service and a wide variety of shoes, Joe’s Family Shoe Store can fit the youngest of the family to the oldest. The store is stocked with high-quality shoes made in several countries all over the world. With that large selection, Joe’s Family Shoe Store tries to measure every foot that comes through the door and find the perfect fit for their customers. This personal service is what makes the store unique along with the expertise in shoes that comes with so many years in the business. From kids’ shoes, to fashionable pumps, to work boots—men, women and children can find the perfect pair of shoes at Joe’s Family Shoe Store.
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Voted the Northshore’s Best Children’s Clothing
Joe’s Family Shoe Store is located at 1814 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 4 in Mandeville. For more information, call 985-626-5633, or visit joesfamilyshoes.com.
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Catering
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Concierge Service
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Cooking School/Classes Culinary Kids Dance Studio
Northshore Academy of Dance
Day Spa
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Driving School
Precision Driving Academy
Dry Cleaner
Hebert Cleaners
Elementary School (Private)
Christ Episcopal School
Elementary School (Public)
Mandeville Elementary
Financial Institution
Whitney Bank
Florist
Ambiance Flowers
Hair Removal
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Mandeville High School
Home Health
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Best Elementary School (Private)
Best Screen Printing
Christ Episcopal School
Backyard Printing 1960 Surgi Drive l Mandeville 985-231-7789 backyardprinting.com
Best Teacher
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Cindy Dean
80 Christwood Blvd. | Covington 985-871-9902 christepiscopalschool.org
Hospital
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Kids’ Party Venue
Culinary Kids
Landscape Services
Smoketree Landscaping
Mani Pedi Spa
Bella Nails
Mechanic Shop
Car Medics
Mother’s Day Out
First Baptist Church Covington
Mortgage Lender
Summit Funding, Inc.
Music School
Northlake Academy of Music
Pet Boarding
Camp Bow Wow
Preschool
The Little School
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Best Massage Therapist
Best Music Academy
Cerenna Timphony CerennaT Wellness
Northlake Academy of Music Home of Tots-n-Tunes
1101 Village Walk | Covington 985-510-9913 cerennatwellness.genbook.com
375 & 399 Asbury Dr., Mandeville 985-630-8112 | 985-778-0786 northlakeacademyofmusic.net
Best Catering & Prepared Meal Service
Best Kids’ Party Venue, Cooking School/Classes & Summer Camp
Carpool Caterer 1600 W. Causeway Approach | Suite 6 Mandeville | 985-778-2668
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Culinary Kids 3441 East Causeway Approach Suite G | Mandeville | 985-727-5553 culinarykidsns.com
Senior Living Facility
The Trace
Screen Printing
Backyard Printing
Summer Camps
Culinary Kids
Tanning Salon
Private Beach
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
Urgent Care Facility
Rapid Urgent Care
Wedding Venue
The Southern Hotel
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Gallagher’s Grill
Atmosphere
Del Porto
Bang for the Buck
Mugshots Grill and Bar
Barbecue
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (Covington)
Breakfast
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner
Best Tea
Best Mexican & Best Margarita
Burger
Mugshots Grill and Bar
English Tea Room
La Carreta (Mandeville)
Café
Coffee Rani
734 E. Rutland St. | Covington 985-898-3988 englishtearoom.com
1200 W. Causeway Approach Mandeville I 985-624-2990 lacarretamandeville.com
Chinese
Trey Yuen
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Abita Roasting Company (Madisonville) French
La Provence
Frozen Yogurt Pinkberry
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Greek/Lebanese Albasha
Hook’d Up Bar and Grill
Ice Cream
Bop’s Frozen Custard
Italian
Sal & Judy’s
Juice Bar Wildcrafter
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La Carreta (Mandeville)
Most Romantic
Del Porto
New
Pat Gallagher’s 527
Outdoor
The Beach House
Pizza
McClain’s Pizzeria
Po-Boys
Bears (Covington)
Power Lunch
Dakota
Salads
Coffee Rani
Seafood
Crabby Shack
Service Pardo’s Snowballs
Just Chillin’
Smoothies
Live Fit Smoothies
Soup
LOLA
Steak
Keith Young’s Steakhouse
Sunday Brunch
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner
Sushi Megumi
Best Smoothie
Best Burger & Bang for the Buck
Tea
English Tea Room
Live Fit Smoothies
Mugshots Grill & Bar
Thai
Sawasdee Thai
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Vietnamese
Northshore Empress
Wine List (Restaurant) Dakota
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ELEVEN YEARS AGO, the Northshore was a very different place than it is today. The area had yet to be impacted by the population boom in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Highway 190 was a two-lane road through the heart of Mandeville, Madisonville was still considered “the country” and anyone who would have suggested an exit on Fremaux Ave. would have been laughed out of town. In order to meet the population explosion over the last decade, subdivisions have been built, schools have opened and virtually every type of business has been introduced into the area. There is perhaps no better gauge of the growth in the business community than our Northshore’s Best awards. As part of Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s 20th anniversary in 2005, then-editor Francie Unger and publisher Joanne Gallinghouse created The Northshore’s Best to recognize and honor local businesses. As the only Northshore readers’ choice program, what started with 93 categories has since expanded into 208. Throughout the years, our goal has been to give our readers a voice—to identify those businesses that excel in delivering products and services to our community. As a reflection of the growth and diversity of the Northshore, categories now include Indoor Recreation Facilities, Concierge Services, Acting Schools and CrossFit. I’m not even sure that CrossFit was even an exercise program eleven years ago! There have been many long-time businesses that continue to impress our readers with their commitment to excellence. In fact, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket, Saia’s Super Meat Market and Coffee Rani have been perennial winners in their respective specialties. Other categories have fierce rivalries, with two or three businesses taking turns capturing top honors every few years. Recently, some companies have even employed competitive “get out the vote” efforts to win the coveted Northshore’s Best title. Almost everywhere you go throughout the area—from doctors’ offices to car washes—if a business has received The Northshore’s Best recognition in the past, you are going to know it. They proudly display The Northshore’s Best logo in plaques and certificates, marketing materials and signage. With an open voting process, anyone interested in the program can vote for any locally-owned business. Once someone is registered online, he or she has the flexibility to vote in one category, in a select few, or in all 208. And of course, the process is 100 percent objective. Advertising in Sophisticated Woman is not a prerequisite to winning. This year, we had thousands of people register to vote in the Northshore’s Best—a testament to our loyal readers and their passion for the companies they love. Congratulations to our 2015 winners and a special thanks to all of you who’ve helped make the program a success over the last eleven years. thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2016 23
Sports & Leisure Barre Studio
Pure Barre
Bed and Breakfast
Annadele’s Plantation
Camping Spot
Fontainebleau State Park
CrossFit Studio
CrossFit Francos
Dog Park
Pelican Park
Fitness Studio
Pilates Bodies
Golf Course
Money Hill Golf and Country Club
Health Club
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Indoor Recreation Facility
Playmakers Indoor Sports
Karate Studio
Mike Storms Karate
Kickboxing
9Round Fitness and Kickboxing
Pilates
Pilates Bodies
Place to Run
The Mandeville Lakefront
Public Park
Kids Konnection
Swim Club
Franco’s Fins
Tennis Courts
Stone Creek Club and Spa
Tourist Attraction
Global Wildlife
Yoga
Just Breathe
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800 Windward Drive | Covington 985-898-2809 playmakersindoor.com
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The Northshore’s Best Tourist Attraction
WRITTEN BY SARAH COTTELL PHOTOS BY JERRY COTTRELL
GLOBAL WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
has delighted visitors for the last 25 years, and has again been voted the Northshore’s Best Tourist Attraction by the readers of Sophisticated Woman Magazine. Adults and kids alike love exploring the 900 acres full of free roaming animals delighting in the closeness that comes with feeding and interacting with the gentle creatures that roam the Folsom wildlife center. With over 4,000 animals including Père David’s deer, Grant’s zebra, rheas, red kangaroos, Indian blackbuck and reticulated giraffe there is never a shortage of animals to enjoy. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the center’s opening, founder Ken Matherne has commissioned sculptures by famed artist Alexei Kazantsev. The sculptures are currently being worked on in a studio located within the grounds of Global Wildlife and will be unveiled this Memorial Day weekend. Along with the sculptures, the center has taken on a 15-year plan to not only replace the 1,000 trees that were lost during Katrina but also to plant 1,200 new trees each year for the next five years. Each tree is being hand planted and the variety includes fast growing Maple, Sycamore, Poplar, Sweet Oak and Gum trees. These trees are available for adoption, a perfect way to support the project. 26 thenorthshoresbest.com | April 2016
Every visit to Global is a new experience with the animals taking center stage. Tours are given in covered wagons or private Pinz tours are also available. Whatever tour you take, make sure you buy plenty of feed so you can get up close and personal with the animals. Spring is a perfect time to visit the center as many animals are giving birth on a regular basis and seeing their offspring is such treat. Early on a freezing morning in February, Global Wildlife welcomed their newest member to their reticulated giraffe family. She was aptly named Elsa after the Disney princess in Frozen. Within minutes of her birth, the staff noticed that Elsa’s mother was not providing the maternal nurture that she needed, so they rushed her into the heated lab located on site and set about providing her with lifesaving care. It took a large team of staff that stayed with her around the clock, headed up by local veterinarian Dr. Barry Strickland along with plasma from the San Diego Zoo and goat’s milk from local goat farmer, Tiffany Lockhart of Farmhouse Dairy in Folsom. Their response was able to give baby Elsa a fighting chance. We were able to visit and feed Elsa three weeks later and she was thriving. She is still being bottle fed and will need to be fed that way for up to six more months, however she had started to eat some alfalfa and was playing in her pen, spending nights in her specially converted and heated barn. She will need special care for months to come. Global Wildlife’s loving team is committed to her care and it won’t be too long before Elsa will be roaming with the rest of the giraffes and visiting with the guests of Global. The dedication and commitment that founder Ken Matherne, public relations manager, Tiffany Ricks and the rest of the Global Wildlife staff showed baby Elsa is a reflection of their ongoing mission to promote the education of children about wildlife, to ensure the conservation of threatened and endangered species, and to secure the future of wildlife preservation. Global Wildlife is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit foundation. Located at 26389 Hwy. 40, Folsom, 985-796-3585, globalwildlife.com.
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Painting with a Twist
Blueberry Basil Martini RECIPE BY JAN ROBERT
I LOVE the blackberry basil infused vodka cocktail at LOLA in Covington. Using local seasonal blueberries and homegrown basil, I have created my own version of the restaurant’s concoction: a basil blueberry infused drink that will satisfy your thirst on a hot summer night. Meet the Blueberry-Basil Vodka Martini. You will need a cocktail shaker and a muddler to make this drink. INGREDIENTS: 2 handfuls of fresh Louisiana blueberries 6–8 basil leaves 1–2 teaspoons of lime juice 1 teaspoon simple syrup (can omit if you prefer) 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce St. Germain Splash of club soda or sparkling water
DIRECTIONS: Place blueberries, basil leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Muddle all ingredients well. Add vodka and St. Germain. Then add a little ice to chill the ingredients. Cover cocktail shaker, shake well then pour through a strainer into a martini glass. Garnish with basil leaves and a couple of fresh blueberries. Cheers!
LOOKING FOR a fun night out? Unleash your creative side at Painting with a Twist! Invite your friends, bring your favorite wine and relax 2015 while you enjoy step-by-step instruction with their experienced and enthusiastic artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and a new found talent you’ll want to explore. From birthday and bachelorette parties to date nights and team buildings, PWAT can help you celebrate anything! When you book a private party, you can choose from over 7,500 paintings in their art library. They put the ART in pARTy! Want a new twist on team building? Painting with a Twist is the answer! They can host team building events for small to medium sized groups in their studio or they can do offsite events for larger groups. Colleagues can work together to create a mural or put their individual touch on the painting selected for the group. PWAT team building events allow your group to build relationships with each other in a fun and entertaining venue. Painting with a Twist is offering two summer sessions of Kidz Camp on June 20-24 and July 18-22. There will be a morning session for ages 7-10 and an afternoon session for ages 11-14. Campers will explore the elements, fashion and architectural structures through paintings and activities throughout the week. Each session will end with an art show for family and friends to attend. Kids can paint their summer fun at Painting with a Twist! Painting with a Twist is located at 2121 N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville (in the old Lakeside Camera building), next to Seal Sports. For more information, call 985-626-6272 or visit paintingwithatwist.com/mandeville.
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Columbia Street Tap Room
Bar Food
Columbia Street Tap Room
Beer Selection
The Barley Oak
Bartender
Gage Feltes (Bourré)
Daiquiri
Daiquiris and Creams
Girls’ Night Out
Painting with a Twist
Happy Hour
Del Porto
Live Music Venue
Columbia Street Rock-N-Blues
Margarita
La Carreta (Mandeville)
Martini
N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis
Place to go Dancing
Columbia Street Rock-N-Blues
Sports Bar
The Chimes
Wine Bar
The Wine Market
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Arts & Entertainment Art Gallery
SALADINO Gallery
Charity Event
Chef SoirĂŠe
Parade
Mystic Krewe of Olympia
Public Art
Murals in Olde Towne Slidell
Local Radio Station
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Small Town Festival
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival Local Theater Group
30 by Ninety Theatre
Best Local Band
Best Chiropractor Art Gallery
Four Unplugged Ricky Windhorst
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