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OUR COUNTRY HAS experienced a challenging few months like never seen before. We’re still grappling with an ongoing health and economic crisis. Then, the world witnessed a man die senselessly at the hands of the very people who are supposed to be protecting our citizens. My heart aches. We have seen thousands across America exercise their right to peacefully protest George Floyd’s death and racism. I am proud of the peaceful protests we have had here in Baton Rouge and the dialogues that are beginning to take place. Hard and uncomfortable conversations are bringing together many white, black, Hispanic and Asian people across the globe to discuss race relations. Here in Baton Rouge, it has long been an issue that has divided our community that many don’t like to discuss. Unfortunately, not all protests have looked like Baton Rouge’s. We have watched looting and property destruction that has affected business owners of all races and backgrounds. It is senseless. We have so many people pointing fingers of blame. We have rage and bitterness winning out over logic and reason. We have distrust and prejudice winning out over love and respect. It’s a sad commentary on the state of our country and world. There is no doubt about it: What happened to George Floyd was tragic and inexcusable. Justice must be served! We also know that these protests aren’t just about one incident. They represent a tipping point—and people want to finally see real reform and permanent change. While I can understand the anger and frustration, and I support change, I also firmly believe we can’t fall into the trap of judging every police officer. I believe the majority of law enforcement officers are good men and women who sacrifice their lives every day when they go to work to protect you and me. But it’s time the police unions acknowledge and weed out the bad apples and stop defending those who break the law and cast negative reflections of the profession as a whole. It is time for reform and change.

Our country is divided. Racially. Politically. Socio-economically. So the question we are all asking ourselves is: “What am I going to do to heal the divide, ensure equal justice and create a better community for all?” Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.” My hope is that through listening, opening our hearts and communicating, we will all understand the struggle and challenges of those who don’t look like us. And then we can make the necessary changes that will heal our country and open up new opportunities for all Americans.

Congrats to 225’s ‘Best’ We knew this year’s Best of 225 Awards would be special. This is our 15th edition of the awards, after all! But we never could have predicted how meaningful it would be to see all the local support in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis. Best of 225 has always been about readers having their voices heard. Our annual awards feature is the one time all year when readers get to choose every single person and business included. Capital Region residents go to 225batonrouge.com to cast write-in nominations and votes to determine the nominees and winners. And this spring, readers’ voices were especially loud. Capital Region residents visited our website in near-record breaking numbers to cast nominations and votes. Over 170,000 votes were cast for this year’s awards! With nearly 70 categories, we’re also presenting our largest ever number of awards in this 2020 edition. Awards range from restaurants to bars to shops to local community leaders. It’s all a celebration of our city’s most beloved people and businesses. We congratulate all of the winners. But we know some of you may disagree and have your own favorites and “personal bests.” We all have different views, and we respect that. We know there are hidden gems in our region that have not been experienced by all.

I’ll tell you now about one of my personal favorite hidden gems: Maison Lacour French Restaurant, owned by Chef Jeff Jetty and his wife, Eva. It has been open 34 years, but I know many people who have never dined there. It is a quaint house on North Harrells Ferry Road converted to a very special restaurant. The food is exquisite and it is always an enjoyable experience dining there. I am sure you may know of other hidden gems that are not on the lists here but still add much to the culinary portfolio of the Capital Region. We encourage our readers to celebrate, congratulate and enjoy “the best” for 2020—but to also look at the list of runners up to discover some lesser known spots, as well. All of these businesses need our support now more than ever. Turn to page 42 to see all the award winners and for a refresher on how the voting process works. Bon appetit!

School lunch School is crucial, of course, to students’ education. But for some students, it’s also a crucial way to be fed. East Baton Rouge Parish serves about 50,000 meals a day in a given year through the National School Lunch Program. So when the COVID19 outbreak led to school closures statewide in mid-March, low-income children lost access to free weekday meals. And even though some school cafeterias kept serving grab-and-go meals, it wasn’t enough to meet unprecedented demand. Local nonprofit The Three O’Clock Project stepped up to help. The non-profit had already been helping low-income students gain access to after-school nutrition for three years prior. But this spring, it leased a kitchen in Celtic Media Centre to up its serving capabilities. Partnering with local restaurants, the nonprofit was able to serve about 30,000 meals per day at its peak during the stay-at-home order. It reached children not just in East Baton Rouge Parish, but also nearby parishes as well. It all gave families one less thing to worry about during a stressful time. Turn to page 36 to learn all about the project.

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Features 22 Where to pick up locally made hand sanitizer 41 How an 11-year-old started her own skin care brand 101 Where to try authentic Italian deli sandwiches

ON THE COVER

The 2020 Best of 225 Every year in our Best of 225 Awards, the Best Burger category sees high voter participation. Almost everyone has an opinion on this category. That’s why we were stunned to see an exact tie in this category for the first time ever. Staff photographer Collin Richie captured the winning burgers, and graphic designer Melinda Gonzalez combined them for our vibrant cover illustration. Turn to page 42 to see all of this year’s winners, including the big reveal of the two restaurants taking home our cover award.

110 Which local tech company changed the concert game And much more …

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No longer a dream, but a vision Feeling too often muted by longstanding racial inequality, black Americans want their voices heard—including here in the Capital Region B Y MA R IA M A R S H / / P H OTO S BY CAT R I C E CO L E MAN

THE SUNSET WAS breathtaking in Zachary that night, and the protest was peaceful. Yet, one could feel the overwhelming pain and passion of the crowd. It was Friday, June 5, the day that would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. The African-American emergency medical technician was shot by police at least eight times in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, this spring. Though Taylor lived far from the Capital

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Region, the loss of her life was felt hundreds of miles away. On that summer evening, organizers and political leaders of all races and ages spanned between a few blocks. They cried out for change, their words no longer requests but demands. It was one of many protests last month, from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs to Zachary and all over the state, country and world. In the aftermath of

the death of George Floyd— the latest in a long line of black Americans who died in police custody—marchers voiced their discontent over the injustices they feel the black community faces. Each person in the crowd that night had witnessed injustice in some form. Most had lived through a personal encounter. Others shared the pain experienced by someone they cared for. But they all demanded to see change.

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“I just want equity, unity and to make sure that everybody gets a taste of the American dream. Stop discriminating, and just let us be happy. Love me like you love them kids in Death Valley on Saturday night. Admit we got a problem. Assess it, and address it. We just have to have the uncomfortable conversation— that way we can move on. The people have a problem with telling us how we should feel. Just feel our pain, man.” —Lael Montgomery, a Zachary City Council member. He says he’s been motivated to seek change ever since Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of a white police officer in 2016.

“I was told I was ‘smart’ or I was ‘well spoken’ for a little black girl, and these types of little microaggressions kind of formulated my voice. They gave me a more authentic tone. I began forming ideas about how I wanted to do advocacy. … My goal is to see more representation of my community. I want to see people paid what they are valued, and that’s women, that’s black people, that’s Hispanic people. That is my dream and aspiration. That your life is validated. That you no longer need a license to live. That your life is valuable the moment that you step into this world.” —Myra Richardson, a 21-year-old activist and organizer who has been nationally recognized for her advocacy efforts. She grew up in Dixie, a neighborhood in north Baton Rouge. She helped lead youth protesters on June 5.

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OUR CITY //

“Every time [my son] came to my house, they pulled him over. They harassed him because of the type of vehicle he drove. Every black man is not a dope dealer. They profiled him in that category—like he was selling drugs, but he worked every day of his life. He was working 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.” —Demetra Teasett, a Zachary mother who says her son has been racially profiled

“We were walking behind some people one day and they said ‘n-------,’ and they thought it was OK. And it’s stuff like that that we go through every day. Being called a racial slur is not something that anyone has to or wants to go through. I know that it’s impossible to change everyone’s hearts, but my vision is for us to come together as one and be one with each other. To love each other, no matter what color we are.” —Tyron Lucas, an 18-year-old photographer

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“I think what I saw on that [George Floyd] tape was appalling, and I think this [protest] is a beautiful thing. I mean, everyone has a right to protest. ... I wish every individual would just deal with an individual—regardless of what color your skin is, what race you are, black, white, female, male—you just deal with that individual as a person. That’s what I’d like to see.”

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—Darryl Lawrence, assistant chief of police at the Zachary Police Department. He was at the front of the protest keeping watch over the marchers, and got teary-eyed as he repeated that the protest was “a beautiful thing.”

MOVING FORWARD

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Protests continued in and around Baton Rouge as the July issue of 225 was going to press in mid-June. In response to the nationwide outcry and local protests, state and local leaders have been announcing initiatives to address racial injustice. • Mayor Sharon Weston Broome signed an executive order June 12 that established the Commission on Racial Equity and Inclusion. The 24 members of the commission will focus on four areas: economic development; health and human services; arts, culture and community engagement; and city-parish government. Members will organize dialogues with business leaders and community members and review cityparish policies to make sure they follow equitable practices. • Baton Rouge Chief of Police Murphy Paul has spoken out multiple times since the beginning of the protests, saying he supports changes in his department that will lead to a better relationship with the community. • The Baton Rouge Area Chamber released a plan to help keep blackowned businesses afloat during this time of economic hardship. It will also help fund Dialogues on Race sessions for a number of businesses. • State Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, brought forth legislation in June to conduct a study on police reform and police violence in Louisiana. • Organizations such as BR For the People and Black Out LSU have also been coordinating events around the community. Find both organizations on Instagram.

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WITH MUCH OF Baton Rouge staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, some local road and highway projects had a chance to pick up the pace. Repairs and improvements to Perkins Road between Acadian Thruway and Essen Lane will likely wrap up later this summer instead of the fall, thanks to less road congestion. “We were able to extend our hours,” DOTD Communications Director Rodney Mallett said in May. “We usually don’t like to cause congestion during peak hours, but over the past two months we could work during the day and have lane closures.” The long-awaited Government Street project, on the other hand, hasn’t seen its timeline shifted during the stayat-home order. Mallett says more work has been added to the project’s scope as it uncovered needed repairs. The “road diet” is still on track to be completed by the end of the year.

BREC reopens more facilities this summer IN EARLY JUNE, BREC began its own Phase Two, reopening facilities across the parish in response to the statewide loosening of health restrictions. That includes certain children’s amenities at Baton Rouge Zoo, as well as sites such as Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Magnolia Mound, Farr Park Equestrian Center and Highland Road Observatory. Some playgrounds, recreation centers, picnic pavilions and other facilities were reopened with modified restrictions. Several sports complexes, venues and Liberty Lagoon Water Park remained closed as of press time. “Parks are an integral component in providing solutions to underlying health conditions that plague our community such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity,” said BREC Superintendent Corey K. Wilson in a press release. “Since March, BREC staff has worked tirelessly to keep trails and green spaces clean and safe for use while preparing our buildings to be safely utilized as soon as restrictions began loosening.”

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“While the last few months have been challenging for everyone, they have brought us an opportunity to help our community heal and recover. We will continue to offer acute care and keep the ER open as long as we have the support of the state.”

—Edgardo Tenreiro, Baton Rouge General’s president and CEO, in a prepared statement. A partnership with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management helped the hospital’s Mid City campus reopen its emergency room in June, which shuttered in 2015 due to financial issues. The move also sets up an acute care unit to handle an influx of coronavirus patients. The ER will be able to handle any type of emergency, though more severe cases may be transferred to other medical centers.

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The year the local tourism industry is expected to bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels, according to Visit Baton Rouge. President and CEO Paul Arrigo says many events and conventions have been rescheduled for 2021 or 2022 because of uncertainty about the remainder of the year. Arrigo says 2020 was on track to be a banner year following LSU’s national football championship victory in January, and riverboat dockings were expected to increase some 50%. Now, Visit Baton Rouge is building a campaign around “staycations” for regional and local travelers. Hotel occupancy had already begun to show a slight uptick in May following the shutdown.

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AFTER A WEEK of meetings with black student leaders at LSU, the school’s leadership announced several policies it plans to enact to correct inequities on campus in the wake of George Floyd’s death and protests across the country. The most headline-grabbing decision, though, was to change the name of the Troy H. Middleton Library. Middleton served as LSU’s president from 1951 to 1962. During that time, universities were grappling with how to implement desegregation laws, despite the fact that many university leaders were still opposed. In a letter to thenUniversity of Texas chancellor Harry Ransom, Middleton said he intended to keep black students separate from white students on campus. He also explained that he didn’t want black students participating in athletics, attending social functions on campus or using the swimming pool. The library was named after him in 1978. In a June 11 statement, Interim President Thomas Galligan says, “The library is a place where our students of color should feel welcome and safe as they study, learn, and congregate with their peers. Building and place names should not be a reminder of a racist past, reminders that inhibit our students’ learning and their full inclusion on campus. Our history is stained with racism; we must eradicate the present impact of that sad past.” Gov. John Bel Edwards said he supported the change. However, the Middleton family issued a stern statement saying it was erasure of a Louisiana icon and state history. As of press time in mid-June, the LSU Board of Supervisors was planning to meet June 19 and vote on removing the name. SOURCES: Local news reports

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OUR CITY // Members of the Three O’Clock Project prepare meals at Celtic Media Ce ntre.

The Three O’Clock Project organizes and prepares meals at a kitchen commissary at Celtic Media Centre with the help of several local restaurant partners.

Their next meal A local charity makes sure Baton Rouge kids get fed this summer and throughout the pandemic

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WHEN THE COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools statewide at the end of March, low-income families lost a lot more than face-to-face instruction from teachers. Gone were free weekday meals for their children. Finding a way to feed kids and teens who wouldn’t otherwise get those meals became the overnight mission of Emily Chatelain, a Baton Rougebased national consultant for school lunch programs and founder of the nonprofit Three O’Clock Project. The organization has provided free afterschool and summer meals at no cost to school-aged children in the Capital City since 2017. “We knew the school closures were going to be a big deal for at-risk kids, so we positioned ourselves to jump in and help, even before the

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[closure] announcement was made,” Chatelain says. “We started mobilizing to see what we could do to become a feeding site.” East Baton Rouge Parish alone serves about 50,000 meals a day in a given year through the National School Lunch Program. After schools shut down in late March, seven school cafeterias initially

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kept serving grab-and-go meals. That was not enough to meet the local demand. Moreover, some of those cafeterias had to cease operations when a few employees became ill with the coronavirus. Chatelain’s Three O’Clock Project filled gaps not just in East Baton Rouge Parish but also in other districts across the region. Chatelain started by recruiting a few food truck owners and other volunteers with skills in disaster feeding to prepare about 2,000 to 3,000 meals a day in a commercial kitchen. BREC allowed the group to use public parks for meal pick-up spots, where kids ages 18 and younger could receive a free meal. With demand rising throughout the spring, Chatelain and her team leased a kitchen commissary at Celtic Media Centre and pulled in

restaurant partners to prepare meals. Juban’s, Solera, Tramonte’s and City Group Hospitality were among the eateries that participated, creating simple, nutritious meals like red beans and rice, hamburgers and spaghetti and meatballs. At its peak, the Three O’Clock project was serving 30,000 meals a day to children across East Baton Rouge, Assumption, Iberville, Ascension and parishes in the Acadiana region. The program employs dozens of industry workers to help assemble and transport the meals. While the Three O’Clock project has stepped up in a big way during COVID-19, it’s been quietly working behind the scenes for more than three years to ensure low-income kids have access to after-school nutrition. Chatelain founded the nonprofit when she realized local schoolchildren were missing out on a federal resource that could provide them an

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By 2017, the Three O’Clock Project after-school snack or take-home dinner. was fully operational. It has two staff Chatelain’s company, School Food and members, and Chatelain serves as its Wellness Group, consults with public volunteer founder and ongoing advisor. schools on their cafeteria programs, Now with record-high helping them comply with federal rules unemployment due to the pandemic, set forth in the National School Lunch south Louisiana families need this kind Program. of support more than ever, especially “We were working with East Baton since many summer programs, camps Rouge Parish School System, and I and other extracurriculars remain noticed a lot of kids hanging around shuttered. Chatelain and her team are after school with nothing much to eat,” continuing to provide meal delivery to Chatelain recalls. “I knew there were feeding sites through August, when the opportunities for schools or nonprofits Three O’Clock Project will likely return to apply for funds through the Child and to its normal operations. Adult Care Food Program, so I started “With so much pressure on lowsharing this information with schools.” income families,” she says, “this is one But school administrators, especially less thing they can worry about.” those at low-income schools, are notoriously overworked and understaffed. They told Chatelain they didn’t have the bandwidth to take on a new federal program. “So I figured, ‘Well, I have the For more information expertise, why not just start a nonprofit and for updated feeding site schedules, visit and do itDate: myself?’” recalls Chatelain, Issue July/2020 Ad proof #3 threeoclockproject.org. whose company works with schools • Please respond by e-mail or fax with your approval or minor revisions. • AD WILL RUN AS IS unless revision requests are received within 24 hours. nationwide.

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Primed and ready? The latest on the Amazon deal at Cortana Mall EARLIER THIS YEAR, it looked as if a variety of real estate negotiations were setting the stage for Amazon to take over the mostly vacant Cortana Mall for a 1 million-square-foot regional distribution center. Local leaders praised it as an economic boon for north Baton Rouge and a once-vibrant mall that had struggled to find a new life for its empty storefronts and large footprint. Louisiana Economic Development had gotten involved, too, putting together a package of state tax incentives to sweeten the deal. The acquisition would be complicated, involving the sale of the interior of the mall, and negotiations with the individual owners of all five anchor tenant spaces. Then the rumor mill began circulating that one of those anchors, the Dillard’s discount store, was holding out—and could likely derail the entire Amazon project. Here’s a look at what has transpired.

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AUGUST 2019 Las Vegas’ Moonbeam Equities, which owns the central portion of Cortana Mall, notified its last remaining tenants that the mall would be shuttered. Those included Elevate Church, a U.S. Army recruitment office and a diaper bank operated by the Junior League of Baton Rouge. Earlier in the summer, Sam’s Jewelry and Bath & Body Works—the last retail tenants—closed their doors. All signs indicated this move was clearing the way for Amazon to take over through various real estate arms.

NOVEMBER 2019 Though it was still finalizing deals, Amazon had already begun working with local firms on a design scheme. The plans were to demolish the entire structure and build a distribution and fulfillment center to serve Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The project would also include infrastructure upgrades to roads and parking lots.

MID-NOVEMBER 2019 The vacant Virginia College space went under contract to an undisclosed buyer. Though building owner Wilson LaFoe could not disclose the buyer’s identity because of a confidentiality agreement, he later remarked to Daily Report, “I think everybody knows who it is.” At this point, Dillard’s was the only operating tenant left of the mall’s five anchors.

FEBRUARY 2020 The former Macy’s department store sold to a mystery buyer after more than two years on the market. The $1.65 million deal made it the first anchor property to officially change hands— though it went at $500,000 less than asking price. Meanwhile, Virginia College was still sitting under contract.

APRIL 2020 Virginia College went back on the market. Its owner, LaFoe, said the buyer terminated the agreement because “they were unable to successfully negotiate reasonable market pricing on other properties at the mall.”

MAY 2020 Several local officials confirmed Dillard’s was the lone holdout. “They’re the only ones still left standing out there,” said Baton Rouge North Economic Development District Executive Director Jerry Jones. Metro Councilmember Donna Collins-Lewis, whose district includes the mall, said she expected the coronavirus shutdown might push Dillard’s to accept a deal. But it reopened in mid-May during Phase One.

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Kennedi Owens KENNEDI OWENS IS not your average 11-year-old. The Gonzales native rides horses and plays basketball. And oh, yeah—she runs her own skin care company for children. Kennedi wasn’t satisfied with the skin care and hygiene options available for people her age. She wanted to use products that were safe on her skin and performed well throughout all her after-school activities. In April 2019, she launched Sweet Skin, an all-natural skin care and hygiene company designed with childrenfriendly scents, ingredients and packaging. The line includes deodorant, moisturizer, face cleanser and lip gloss. Her products have been purchased from customers all over the country—47 states, to be exact. She has been featured on Ellen DeGeneres’ website, Ellentube, where she was interviewed about her skin care line by actress, celebrity cook and author Ayesha Curry. Kennedi’s mother, Kristen Owens, describes her daughter as a “mad scientist.” Kennedi researched natural products online, consulted with an herbalist and experimented with natural ingredients in her home kitchen before officially releasing her products. Her first creation was deodorant. She wanted to make an all-natural, aluminum-free deodorant with a sweet scent. She used almond oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, cypress oil and tea tree oil. Other products feature ingredients like organic honey, milk, aloe vera and lavender. Customers can also purchase an exfoliating body brush and Sweet Skin cosmetic bag online. Currently, locals can shop Sweet Skin products at Lagniappe Pharmacy in Baton Rouge. This year, Kennedi plans to collaborate with other local businesses like Parker’s Pharmacy and Rouses Markets to sell more of her products in stores. She also hopes to sell her products at children’s hospitals, schools and large retail companies like Walmart. With her drive, the support of her family and anything-ispossible attitude, the sky is the limit for this young CEO. “The world is her classroom,” Kristen says. “She has stepped outside of the box and is learning so much more starting at the age of 10 than I’ve learned in 39 years. It’s so exciting that we get to learn together.” sweetskinken.com

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The number of people who voted for this year’s Best of 225 Awards—our second-highest turnout ever. Voting is open to ALL Capital Region residents every year at 225batonrouge.com.

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Behind the scenes How are winners selected? Capital Region residents nominated and voted for candidates on our website during a two-part process: 1. Write-in nominations: Participants nominated anyone they wanted on a fill-in-theblank ballot. Nominations were open Jan. 7 to Feb. 13 this year. 2. Voting: The people and businesses that received the most nominations in each category were placed on the final ballot. Voting in 2020 was open March 5 through April 2.

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EVEN IN A pandemic, you showed local businesses the love. This year’s Best of 225 Awards are uniquely meaningful. Our online voting period in March fell right at the beginning of Louisiana’s COVID-19 outbreak. At first, we worried readers might be—understandably—too preoccupied by global events to cast votes. But Capital Region residents quickly proved us wrong. You showed up in near record numbers to put your support behind your favorite shops, restaurants, bars, events and people. These are your longtime favorites, your rising stars, YOUR picks for the best our city has to offer.

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Best New Restaurant*

BLDG 5 24.4%

You did it, BLDG 5. You charmed Baton Rouge with your many wiles. We loved your eclectic menu and shareable dinner boards. We loved your quickserve lunch, your full-service dinner and cocktails on your lush green terrace. Oh, and those really good prepared foods in your market? They’ve been lifesavers during a certain global event.

RUNNERS UP Rouj Creole 21% Mid City Beer Garden 14.9% Chow Yum Phat 9.8% The Porch Light Grill 9.1%

*Editor’s note: To be eligible for the Best New Restaurant award, restaurant openings must have occurred in the 2019 calendar year. Openings from 2020 will be eligible for the 2021 awards. Nominations open next January.

Best Overall Restaurant

ELSIE’S PLATE & PIE 13.9% Cozy meets funky at this lively Mid City eatery known for its easy vibe, pie prowess and something-foreveryone menu.

RUNNERS UP Louisiana Lagniappe 12.3% The Chimes 9.6% Ruth’s Chris Steak House 8.5% Mansurs on the Boulevard 7.7%

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Best Bar

MID CITY BEER GARDEN 15.7%

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Ah, the fun you can have with adult beverages at this open-air, hipster watering hole. The drinks menu includes offbeat craft beer and mainstream standbys, sustainably produced vegan wines and signature craft cocktails. Balancing out the beverage fest is a modern pub-grub menu with plenty of vegetarian options.

RUNNERS UP Superior Grill 11.5% Bin 77 9.9% The Chimes 9.9% Olive or Twist 9.5%

Best Bar to Drink Craft Beer

MID CITY BEER GARDEN 30.8% The craft beer list changes regularly, (follow the Untappd app to keep up). But you can cover a lot of territory by ordering a three-beer flight. Then another, and another.

RUNNERS UP The Chimes 20.7% The Bulldog 17.5% Tin Roof Brewing Co. 11.8% Olive or Twist 4.8%

Best Craft Cocktails

OLIVE OR TWIST 26.8% Homemade bitters and syrups, boutique spirits and endless creativity—strap in, your craft cocktail ride is about to begin.

RUNNERS UP Hayride Scandal 14.1% Bin 77 11.4% Superior Grill - Highland 10.8% Soji: Modern Asian 9.2%

Best Happy Hour

SUPERIOR GRILL 35.2% Superior’s nicely priced top-shelf margaritas and mojitos make a long day a whole lot better.

RUNNERS UP Olive or Twist 15.1% The Rum House 14.4% Bistro Byronz 8% La Carreta 5.9%

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Best Burger

BURGERSMITH 14.9% AN D

CURBSIDE 14.9%

In this burger-worshipping town, fans couldn’t decide between two kings, both of which build creativity into their casually artisan menus. At Lafayette-born Burgersmith, choose between a filet, bison, brisket or beef patty fancied up with specialty toppings and buttery buns. At Curbside, a playful lineup of curated options include the Curbside Classic and the praline bacon and fried egg-topped KGB. New menu items here keep blowing our minds.

RUNNERS UP Dearman’s 11.2% Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar 8.1% Five Guys 7.1%

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Best BBQ

BRQ SEAFOOD & BARBEQUE 21.2% Painstaking detail goes into Chef Justin Ferguson’s slow-smoked pit barbecue, slathered tableside with his equally delectable homemade sauces.

RUNNERS UP City Pork Brasserie & Bar 17% Hannah Q Smokehouse 15.5% Cou-Yon’s Cajun Bar-B-Que 13.8% Sonny’s BBQ 8.7%

Best Local Fried Chicken Sandwich*

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RAISING CANE’S 18.1% The long shadow of chicken perfection at Raising Cane’s extends to a new Best Of category, the fried chicken sandwich, which the fast food mecca masters with a trio of chicken fingers tucked in a Cane’s sauce-slathered kaiser roll.

RUNNERS UP The Overpass Merchant 15.4% Chicken Shack 11.3% Curbside 8.8% District Donuts Sliders Brew 7.9%

Best Fries at a Local Restaurant

BURGERSMITH 15.5% Salted, doused in Cajun-style seasoning, or served with butter and garlic, Burgersmith’s insanely addictive fries fit every mood.

RUNNERS UP Fat Cow Burgers & Salads 14.5% Raising Cane’s 12.6% Curbside 10% The Chimes 8%

*Editor’s note: If The Blue Store had a chicken sandwich, it would have won this category by 19.6%. While it did joke on social media last summer that it might launch its own spicy chicken sandwich to compete with Popeyes and Chick-fil-A, it does not sell a chicken sandwich. 225’s staff was not aware of this when we originally published our readernominated ballot.

Best Pizza

FLEUR DE LIS PIZZA 24.6% This is where you come for Roman-style thin crust pizza that hasn’t changed in decades, still served in a pale pink cocktail lounge.

RUNNERS UP Lit Pizza 18.2% Red Zeppelin Pizza 15.4% Rocca Pizzeria 11.4% Schlittz & Giggles 6%

Best Steak

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 41.7% The sizzling arrival and melt-in-yourmouth texture of a seared USDA prime filet is what celebrations are made of.

RUNNERS UP Doe’s Eat Place 18.4% Sullivan’s Steakhouse 9.3% Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 7.7% Ruffino’s Restaurant 5.5%

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Best Brunch

MASON’S GRILL 18.3%

By setting a high bar years ago, Mason’s helped brunch in Baton Rouge ascend from meal to movement. Patrons queue up on weekends in anticipation of heaping breakfast burgers, a multitude of Benedicts, chicken and waffles, stuffed French toast, omelets and more, washed down with a fiery Bloody Mason, a mimosa or nitro cold brew. Clear your schedule, and loosen your belt.

RUNNERS UP Elsie’s Plate & Pie 11.5% The Chimes 9.6% The Ruby Slipper Café 8.4% Bistro Byronz 7.6%

Best Breakfast

FRANK’S RESTAURANT 16.3% Fluffy signature biscuits anchor a down-home breakfast menu rounded out with omelets, pancakes and lots of napinducing goodness.

RUNNERS UP Louie’s Café 15.4% The Ruby Slipper Café 14.4% Another Broken Egg Café 11.4% Mason’s Grill 11.3%

Best Coffee Shop

CC’S COFFEE HOUSE 23.1% Forged in south Louisiana’s love of great coffee, CC’s is a popular meeting spot, caffeine supplier and creator of the cold and creamy Mochasippi.

RUNNERS UP French Truck Coffee 13.4% Coffee Call 11.8% Brew Ha-Ha! 11.7% Magpie Cafe 9%

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Best Oysters

JOLIE PEARL OYSTER BAR 15.7%

Leapfrogging beyond your usual Southern oyster bar, Jolie Pearl sources tasty bivalves from the East, West and Gulf coasts, giving oyster lovers the full range of sampling experiences. Savor the light minerality of a PEI oyster cold on the half shell, or enjoy fat Gulf oysters draped in bacon and brie or crawfish au gratin. Order a specialty cocktail, wine or beer to complement your particular oyster mood.

RUNNERS UP Phil’s Oyster Bar 12.7% Acme Oyster House 12.3% Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant 10.7% The Chimes 9.8%

Best Cajun

Best Gumbo

PARRAIN’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

THE CHIMES 17%

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Deep-fried seafood splendor and earthy Cajun flavors are served up in a casual, fish camp atmosphere that also features an oyster bar.

RUNNERS UP Louisiana Lagniappe 20.1% Roberto’s River Road Restaurant 16.7% The Chimes 11.3% Elsie’s Plate & Pie 11%

Spoon up tender chunks of shrimp, crab and oysters in deeply flavored seafood gumbo, or opt for a rich and smoky version made with duck and sausage. Either way, you can’t lose.

RUNNERS UP Dempsey’s 16.5% Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant 11.5% Louisiana Lagniappe 9% The Jambalaya Shoppe 8.5%

Best Restaurant for Boiled Crawfish

Best Po-boy

TONY’S SEAFOOD 36%

PO-BOY EXPRESS

Find thousands upon thousands of pounds of deftly seasoned boiled seafood and crab here, but it’s perhaps the most famous for its crawfish. The bugs are sold seasonally at this iconic north Baton Rouge seafood market, which has drawn faithful patrons for generations.

RUNNERS UP Willie’s Restaurant & Bar 12.7% LA Boilers Seafood 9.2% Lakeside Bar & Daiquiris 8.8% Heads & Tails Seafood 8.5%

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The nothing-fancy exterior belies a deadly serious poboy operation that prides itself on fresh ingredients and 16 different meat or seafood options.

RUNNERS UP Poor Boy Lloyd’s 12.3% George’s Restaurant 11.5% Jed’s Local Louisiana Po’boys 11% The Chimes 11%

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Best Restaurant for Vegetarian or Vegan Options

MJ’S CAFE

FIRST TIME WIN NER!

17.5%

MJ’s move to a larger location in 2019 tracked with Baton Rouge’s growing interest in plant-based cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and soon-to-be dinner and brunch, MJ’s casual fare can be made vegetarian or vegan, depending on diners’ preferences. Walls bedecked in hanging plants and local art make you want to eat well and breathe deeply.

RUNNERS UP Zoës Kitchen 17.1% Albasha Greek & Lebanese 15% Magpie Cafe 9.7% BLDG 5 9.2%

Best Salads

Best Sushi

J. ALEXANDER’S

ICHIBAN JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR 23.6%

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Sometimes, you just need to park yourself in front of a big bowl of cool, crisp greens blinged with goodies and dressed with something magical, and not look up until that bowl is empty.

RUNNERS UP The Salad Station 20.3% Bistro Byronz 14.9% Jason’s Deli 10.1% BLDG 5 6.3%

A voluminous sushi menu, a hibachi grill and a sleek vibe make this spot No. 1 in sushi, which just happens to be what “ichiban” means.

RUNNERS UP Tsunami 15.6% Sushi Yama Japanese Restaurant 15.5% Geisha 11.4% Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi 8.2%

Best Seafood Dishes

LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE

Best Tacos at a Local Restaurant

For decades, this dinner-only eatery has perfected the art of Creole-style dishes passionately prepared with fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico.

The vegetarian-friendly Magna Carrot and coffee-rubbed beef Bovine Democracy are just two of the tacos dreamed up by owner Jay Ducote. Though it shuttered its doors when White Star Market permanently closed this spring, expect its new brick-and-mortar taqueria in Mid City later this summer.

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RUNNERS UP Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant 18.2% Mike Anderson’s Seafood 10% Mansurs on the Boulevard 9.6% The Chimes 8.5%

GOV’T TACO 21%

RUNNERS UP The Rum House* 18.8% Superior Grill 14% The Velvet Cactus 10.5% Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine 8.7% Editor’s note: The Rum House also permanently closed its Baton Rouge location after voting had concluded.

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MID CITY BEER GARDEN

18.9%

Here’s a beer garden that actually feels like a garden, thanks to a clever architectural design that brings the outside in. Moveable panels (and rain alerts on the management’s phones!) allow you to sip in open air in nearly any kind of weather. Charming and filled with greenery, it’s like a brewski wonderland.

RUNNERS UP Tsunami 14.8% The Velvet Cactus 11.9% Superior Grill - Highland 10.8% The Rum House 10.2%

thank you The ancient Greeks had four words for love. The first three — philía, storgē, and érōs — describe the different kinds of love that people feel. But there is one love that stands out above the rest. Selfless love. It’s called Agápē ah-gah-peh) — love as an action. Agápē is what inspires us to put others' needs before our own. It's about doing what's right, being our best selves, and building better futures. The Louisiana General Office of New York Life would like to thank everyone who is on the front lines fighting COVID-19 and selflessly loving our co unity.

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Best Downtown Lunch Spot

CAPITAL CITY GRILL

15.7%

This full-service lunch spot adjacent to the Shaw Center for the Arts delivers efficient daily specials, all sorts of chargrilled fare and finger-lickin’ shoestring fries you can’t stop eating.

RUNNERS UP Poor Boy Lloyd’s 15.1% The Little Village 14% Cocha 9.5% Tsunami 8.4%

Best Restaurant Ambiance

TSUNAMI 14.8% Sport that new ‘fit and get those captions ready as you take the elevator six floors up to this funkyfancy eatery with a rooftop terrace and patio with views of the river.

RUNNERS UP BLDG 5 13.2% Gino’s Italian Restaurant 10.2% Soji: Modern Asian 9.8% Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant 8.2%

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THE BEST BEAUTY TIPS FOR YOUR AGE

20s

It’s good to be young! Throughout your 20s, the power of prevention is the ultimate goal. By protecting your skin and preventing damage you are saving yourself thousands of dollars in your 40s. The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could never be truer. Controlling the harmful effects from the sun with a broad spectrum SPF, such as Elta MD, will reduce aging by 80%. In addition, procedures such as Microdermabrasions and Chemical peels are just what the doctor ordered. This will keep your skin exfoliated and receptive to a recommended skin program tailored for minimal needs and maximum prevention.

30s

For what most would say is the best decade of our youth, it’s also when we start to notice a change in skin tone and laxity, sometimes even developing adult acne. Luckily, the skin is still very responsive and the damage done is easily reversible. As for the wrinkles you begin seeing, say hello to injections! Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Dysport (similar to Botox), work to slow down the signs of aging. Start moderately now and save yourself the cost of reversing deep set wrinkles later. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to invest in a physician strength skin regimen, such as ZO Skin Health by Dr. Obagi. IPL treatments with RF tightening, like we use with our Elos Plus, will help restore your complexion and boost collagen.

40s

As we say goodbye to our beloved 30s, the skin is ever so changing and we find ourselves attracted to “anti-aging” anything! Save your money on OTC products that don’t work and start Dr. Obagi’s Get Skin Ready plus Wrinkle and Texture Repair. Combine this with Microneedling and you will see amazing results. This is one of my personal favorites. Proven results with minimal downtime, perfect for the working woman or mom of busy teenagers! Guys, it’s okay nowadays to care about your image — this isn’t just for the ladies.

50s

This new stage of life brings about all sorts of new discoveries with our bodies and usually not for the better. Brown spots on your hands, face veins, wrinkles, saggy necks…why does aging have to be so cruel? Well, nature has its way and we have ours. Take a stand to the aging process and knock it out of the park with a series of Sublative Resurfacing treatments. Pair it with ZO Skin Health Growth Factor serum and be sure to have all of your friends dying to know your secret. Just because we may go by Grandma, doesn’t mean you have to age like one.

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Best Asian

SOJI: MODERN ASIAN 17.8%

The color wheel and flavor spectrum are fully represented in Soji’s inventive dishes, which pick and choose from Asian cuisine’s wide swath. Insanely fresh sushi is carved expertly behind the raw bar, while street food, shareables, noodles and more round out the hot side of the menu. Do you go pork banh mi this time, or maybe Malaysian coconut curry ramen?

RUNNERS UP Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar 17% P.F. Chang’s 9.3% Tsunami 8.6% Sushi Yama 8.4%

Best Italian

GINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 24.2% Sassy waiters, retro red gravy and an old-school atmosphere help date night at Gino’s feel like falling into a Dean Martin song or an episode of The Sopranos.

RUNNERS UP The Little Village 16.2% Digiulio Brothers Italian Cafe 14.2% Monjunis 9.8% Ruffino’s Restaurant 9%

Best Mediterranean

ALBASHA GREEK & LEBANESE RESTAURANT 40.7% In a town with an insatiable appetite for Lebanese fare, Albasha is the standard bearer for hummus, shawarma and all those other garlicky delights.

RUNNERS UP Serop’s Cafe 19.3% Zorba’s Greek Bistro 14.7% Roman’s Cafe 7.7% Cafe Phoenicia 7.4%

Best Mexican

SUPERIOR GRILL 27.3% OK, this place is just FUN. But if you need proof, gaze around at the lively crowd as you nosh on sinfully crisp chips and tangy salsa before the arrival of your sizzling fajita platter.

RUNNERS UP Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine 13.2% The Velvet Cactus 12.8% Tio Javi’s 9% La Carreta 8.4%

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For Generations

At The Baton Rouge Clinic we have made it our mission to provide a comprehensive range of high quality medical services for every member of your family. We’re here to help you during every stage of life – from crucial immunizations that help keep children well to easing the pain of arthritis through rheumatology services.

WITH 22 PEDIATRICIANS, 42 INTERNISTS, & NUMEROUS SPECIALTIES… WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY AND HAPPY.

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Best Desserts at a Local Restaurant

ELSIE’S PLATE & PIE 37.7%

Belly up to your table and fork up mouthfuls of pie, reimagined. From Pie Shop Apple to chocolate-drizzled S’mores to fried dough “nachos” with fruit puree, each creation blends architectural beauty with lip-smacking satisfaction. Pie, oh my.

RUNNERS UP Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s 12.1% Mansurs on the Boulevard 9.5% Bistro Byronz 8.2% BRQ Seafood & Barbeque 8%

Best Bakery

THE AMBROSIA BAKERY 36.5% You had us at Fresh Strawberry Cake, Ambrosia. But this year, you went next level with the Toilet Paper Roll, a panicshopping remembrance in cake form. Ambrosia’s large and reliable menu of artfully decorated sumptuous sweets makes life feel special, no matter the event.

RUNNERS UP Nothing Bundt Cakes 18.7% Baum’s Fine Pastries 11.2% CounterspaceBR 8.5% Les Amis Bake Shoppe 7.5%

Best Bread at a Local Restaurant

THE LITTLE VILLAGE 52.1% Yes. You are allowed to make a meal out of warm, pullapart, Parmesan-crusted Village Bread—rule-breaking decadence par excellence.

RUNNERS UP Gino’s Italian Restaurant 14% Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant 6.1% Digiulio Brothers Italian Cafe 4.6% Mansurs on the Boulevard 4.6%

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TE XT B Y A PR IL CA PO CH IN O MY E R S

KRISTIN SELLE

SHOPPING & SERVICES SoSis Boutique is this year’s winner for Best Local Women’s Boutique. Pictured here are owners Annie Claire Bass and Chelsey Blankenship.

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2019

8 TIME Best of the

Best Award

WINNER

Hess Crockett General Sales Manager

Mercedes-Benz of Baton Rouge is proud to be an 8 time recipient of the Best of the Best Dealer Recognition Award from Mercedes-Benz. This award recognizes superior customer service and management in the Mercedes-Benz community.

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Best Boutique Fitness Studio

BODY SCULPT BARRE STUDIO

NEW

CATEGORY!

17.8%

If you’re going to spend an hour working your booty, thighs and quads, a boutique studio with a colorful mural and energetic “barretender” instructors sounds like a good way to go. With new exercises offered at every class, Body Sculpt Barre Studio is a one-stop shop for glistening toward your fitness goals. And if you need some new workout gear or cute earrings after you’ve pounded, kicked and kettlebell trained through your barre workout, check out its boutique shop on the way out.

RUNNERS UP Orangetheory Fitness 16.7% Yoglates II 14.6% Regymen Fitness 12.1% GymFit 11.3%

NEGW ORY!

CATE

Best Golf Course

Best Hair Salon

THE UNIVERSITY CLUB 13.4%

PARIS PARKER AVEDA SALON & SPA 14.9%

Golf like a Tiger at The University Club. The par-72 course is the permanent home of LSU’s golf teams, and it was designed to be championship caliber.

Body Sculpt Barre Studio owner Shelly Saurage

RUNNERS UP Country Club of Louisiana 12.4% Baton Rouge Country Club 12.4% BREC’s Santa Maria Golf Course 8.6% The Bluffs Golf and Sports Resort 7.9% Editor’s note: Topgolf was originally on the ballot and would have won with 25.8% of votes. But upon further examination, our staff removed it, as it is not a true golf course.

Best Tattoo Shop

KRISTIN SELLE

HIGH RESOLUTION TATTOO 19.6% Make sure to carve out a few hours for your custom tattoo when visiting this clean and inviting Perkins Road shop. Its tattoo artists take their time discussing, designing and inking your dream image onto your skin.

RUNNERS UP Black Torch Tattoo 18.8% Leviathan Studios Custom Tattoos 13.3% Art Addiction Tattoo Studio 10.9% Tattoo’s by Dody 9.9%

Its motto is “Be your best self, live your best life.” And with its relaxing salon, friendly hairstylists and a ton of Aveda products available, your dull locks will be sure to CLOSE shine when you’re done getting did. RACE

RUNNERS UP Only 33 votes SOHO Boutique separated the Salon 13.2% winner from the House of Eggie top runner up. Salon 11.1% Garrett Neal Studio 11% Salon Eden 8.2% Best Place to Get a Massage

BUMBLE LANE 37% There’s something about the smell of the candles, lotions and body scrubs in Bumble Lane’s lobby—they calm the nerves as soon as you check in for your massage. But the fluffy robes, soothing oils and massage itself melts the stress away for the rest of the day.

RUNNERS UP The Woodhouse Day Spa 17.2% Massage Envy 9.9% Avant Tous Beauty Bar & Spa 9.6% Le Roche Bleu Day Spa 8.5%

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Best Local Shop for Children & Infants

OH BABY! 22.8%

Whether you need some cute clothes to jazz up your kids for a family photo shoot or the perfect newborn baby gift, this Bocage boutique offers classic and timeless styles for children and infants. And if you need some help, ask Mama Lou James, who has owned the boutique for a decade. She knows style, and she knows how to pick out a savvy outfit.

RUNNERS UP Victoria’s Toy Station 19% Lulu & Bean 15.7% Giggles Toys & Candy 10.8% Tangerine 9.4%

Best Local Women’s Boutique

SOSIS BOUTIQUE 12.3%

FIRST TIME

WINNER!

Sisters Chelsey Blankenship and Annie Claire Bass carved out a section of their Port Allen shop and called it the “local loves area”—where they support fellow entrepreneurs by selling local brands. It even features jewelry designed by Bass. The boutique sells women’s clothing for all body sizes, including plus-size. Its online shop is solid, too.

RUNNERS UP Hey, Penelope 11.6% Frock Candy 11.5% Head Over Heels 9.2% Wanderlust By Abby 8.9% Best Local Men’s Clothing Store

CARRIAGES FINE CLOTHIER 34.6% It’s the full racks of quality men’s clothing, custom suits, brands like Tommy Bahama, and a staff with a tireless ability to help each customer find exactly what they’re looking for that makes this Bocage men’s clothing store a Baton Rouge favorite.

RUNNERS UP Perlis 22.8% McLavy Ltd. 13.2% Harper’s Haberdashery 11.8% Brown & Brown Custom

Best Local Shop for Game Day Attire

BENGALS & BANDITS

FIRST TIME WIN NER!

18%

The location of this North Gates game day attire shop and its unique and soft T-shirts, buttons, stickers and decals are the reasons that LSU and Saints fans love to shop here.

RUNNERS UP Purple & Gold Sports Shop 14.5% Hey Penelope 13% Frock Candy 9.9% Tiger People Clothiers 9.5% Best Local Shop for Home Decor/Goods

THE ROYAL STANDARD 31.6% Make sure you set aside a couple of hours to peruse through this home decor shop, because you will be sure to find more than what you came in for: soft, drapey T-shirts, dangly colorful earrings, summer tea towels with beach blues and greens, all with prices that will leave you ready to come back for more.

RUNNERS UP Lancaster House 12% Goodwood Hardware & Outdoors 10.9% The Foyer 9.7% The Market at Circa 1857 7.5%

Oh Baby! owner Mary “Mama Lou” James

Clothiers 7.1% KRISTIN SELLE

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Taste the Fleming’s Difference

We are Here for You!

Enjoy the finest Prime, dry and wet-aged steaks, a vast selection of wines by the glass and that’ s second tothanks none. you for Yourhospitality Baton Rouge Fleming’s team your continued support and we look forward to celebrating life’s special moments with you!

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Best Hotel

WATERMARK BATON ROUGE 37.2% Stay the night at The Watermark and grab a bite from its stylish main floor restaurant, The Gregory. Make sure you learn a little bit of the history of this old bank-turned-hotel, because this downtown landmark has a story to tell in each lofted ceiling, painting and pillar.

RUNNERS UP L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge 19% Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel 13.5% Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center 10.6% Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown 8.2% Best Mechanic

CHABILL’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE 24.6% Mechanics at this locally owned tire dealer and repair shop will make sure that flat tires and low air pressure will not deflate your plans, thanks to its quick service and competitive prices.

RUNNERS UP Ragusa’s Automotive 18.2% Tri-Care Automotive 14% Gordon & Sandifer Auto Service 13.8% Coy’s Diesel 9.2% Best Private School

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY 16.9%

NEW

CATEGO RY

Not only is the campus gorgeous and the school’s history rich, but this all-girls high school also has cutting-edge classroom technology, updated buildings and a 100% rate of graduates accepted to four-year colleges and universities.

COLLIN RICHIE

RUNNERS UP Catholic High School 14.2% Parkview Baptist School 12.2% The Dunham School 11.9% Episcopal School of Baton Rouge 11.5% Best Urgent Care Center

LAKE AFTER HOURS URGENT CARE 37.8%

When you’re having a hard time getting an appointment with your regular doctor for a nagging illness or a minor cut or abrasion—and still want quick, clean and efficient service—head to Lake After Hours. If you have its app, save time and check in online.

Best Place for Pet Services

CAMP BOW WOW 30.6%

There’s a good chance your pup won’t be looking back when you drop him off for a daycation or a staycation at Camp Bow Wow. With indoor and outdoor play areas, friendly staff who take your pooch for a stroll, and live webcams you can monitor from your phone, you will never feel far from your fluffy friend.

NEW

CATEGORY!

RUNNERS UP Petz Plaza 21.5% The Royal Treatment 12.9% Dogtopia of Baton Rouge 11.8% Lucky Dog Lodge 6.7%

RUNNERS UP The Baton Rouge Clinic 20.3% Patient Plus Urgent Care Clinic 12.3% Central STAT Care 8.2% Baton Rouge General Express Care 7%

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IT’S YOUR TURN. Take care of yourself. Women everywhere have put their annual health appointments on hold, and now it’s their turn to be cared for. Ladies, make your health a priority again by visiting your OB-GYN at Louisiana Women’s Healthcare for your annual exam. Contact LWH to schedule your appointment today.

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Best Market for Meat

IVERSTINE FARMS BUTCHER 24%

If you like to know where your meat comes from, how it’s farmed and how to cook a specific cut, Iverstine Farms Butcher is the spot. Walk in to the Perkins Road store and pick up some fresh brisket, pork belly, chicken breast and even some deli items like bacon and boudin that came straight from the family farm in Kentwood. You can even grab milk or craft beer here. Don’t feel like getting out? Sign up for a bundle, and have its fresh products delivered to your home.

RUNNERS UP Maxwell’s Market 18.6% Rouses Market 14.4% Chris’s Specialty Foods 14% Whole Foods Market 8.2%

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Best Local Grocery Store

Best Caterer

ROUSES MARKET 31.6%

CHEF DON BERGERON ENTERPRISES 21.4%

Crispy fried chicken, an endless selection of wine and beer, and a bakery with some of the chunkiest chocolate chip cookies in town makes this Louisiana grocery store a fan favorite.

RUNNERS UP Calandro’s Supermarket 17.2% Calvin’s Bocage Market 14.2% Alexander’s Highland Market 13.8% Oak Point Fresh Market 11.6% Best Market for Seafood

TONY’S SEAFOOD 58.2%

Chef Don Bergeron Enterprises knows how to satisfy the palates of small and large crowds alike. Stop by City Market on Jefferson Highway on your way home to pick up family meals like Spinach Madeline, crab and brie soup and chicken pot pie. Need to feed a large crowd? Book the catering group for an event. You’ll make your guests happy with dishes like Zapp’s Crusted Breast of Chicken with LSU sauce.

RUNNERS UP City Pork Catering 15.8% Superior Grill 11.9% Gourmet Girls 11.8% Tramonte’s 9%

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CAMILLE DELAUNE

The Tony’s Seafood parking lot is packed all year round with people eager to buy fresh—often still swimming—seafood, bread pudding that melts in your mouth and a plate lunch that will leave your taste buds and your belly satisfied.

RUNNERS UP Rouses Market 8.7% Whole Foods Market 7% Heads & Tails Seafood 5.9% Alexander’s Highland Market 5.6%

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Best Place to Spend a Day with the Kids

KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Best Place to See Art

FIRST TIM WINN E ER!

50.9%

Ever since it opened three years ago, this museum has been teaching kids about science, art and math through interactive experiences. But what really makes its 18 learning zones special is the focus on Baton Rouge. In the grocery store experience, children shop replicas of fresh Louisiana produce and seafood. In an exhibit about building structures, they cross a replica of downtown Baton Rouge’s own Mississippi River bridge.

RUNNERS UP BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo 12.8% Main Event 9.6% Louisiana Art & Science Museum 8% BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 5%

LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM 24.9% Remember being pressured in school to decide if you were the artsy or science type? Here, it’s OK to be both. Let the planetarium transport you around the solar system, and then gaze at American, European and Louisiana art.

RUNNERS UP LSU Museum of Art 24.7% The Foyer 20.9% Baton Rouge Gallery 17.8% Ann Connelly Fine Art 10.3%

Best Performing Arts Group

THEATRE BATON ROUGE 28.4% The show must go on—even in times of COVID-19. This nearly 75-year-old theater, known in recent years for its local takes on productions like Cabaret, Newsies and The Rocky Horror Show, found ways to innovate and keep people safe this spring by streaming some of its productions online. Bravo.

RUNNERS UP Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra 20.3% Playmakers of Baton Rouge 14.5% Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre 13.5% No Show Comedy 7.3%

Best Charity/Fundraiser Event

HOLLYDAYS FIRST (JUNIOR TIME WINNER! LEAGUE OF BATON ROUGE) 19.7%

FILE PHOTO BY COLLIN RICHIE

The holiday season gets an early start thanks to the Junior League of Baton Rouge. Each October, shop for gifts from 200 merchants. Proceeds go toward various causes and partners.

RUNNERS UP Bella’s Ball (Bella Bowman Foundation) 15% Fur Ball (Companion Animal Alliance) 12.9% Race for the Cure (Susan G. Komen) 11.7% Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball (American Cancer Society) 9.3%

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NEW

! CATEGORY

MATT MOSCONA,

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW ON 104.5 ESPN RADIO

27%

Whether you’re listening to him on the radio, streaming him on the Locked on LSU podcast or watching him on Facebook Live, hearing Moscona dissect LSU football feels like having a beer with your most sports-savvy friend. No wonder he’s won local and national awards, including a distinction as one of Radio Ink’s “Top Local Sports Talkers in America.” Best Radio Personality award winner Matt Moscona, photographed at Best Bar award winner Mid City Beer Garden

RUNNERS UP Murphy, Sam and Jodi, 96.1 The River 25.2% Richard Condon, Condon Uncensored on Eagle 98.1 13.1% Jay Ducote, The Jay Ducote Show on Talk 107.3 11.4% Jim Engster, Talk Louisiana on WRKF 89.3 7.7%

Best Radio Station

102.5 WFMF 13.9% Whether the dance party is happening in your car or at your desk, Baton Rouge’s station for today’s hits has the soundtrack.

RUNNERS UP 98.1 The Eagle 13.4% 104.5 ESPN Radio 13.1% 96.1 The River 11.3% 89.3 WRKF 10.6%

Best TV News Personality

SYLVIA WEATHERSPOON, WBRZ ANCHOR 16% Weatherspoon has said before that being on TV feels natural to her, and it shows. Her compassion and charm shines through whether she’s reporting a serious story or simply doing a storybook reading for kids on Facebook Live.

RUNNERS UP Pat Shingleton, WBRZ chief forecaster 14.8% Jay Grymes, WAFB chief meteorologist 14.1% Lauren Westbrook, WAFB anchor 12.8% Chris Nakamoto, WBRZ anchor 12.7%

Best Chef

JAY DUCOTE, GOV’T TACO 18.4% He’s known in Baton Rouge and beyond for his radio show, TV appearances and speaking gigs. But food is what started Ducote’s journey. It continues this summer with the opening of the brick-and-mortar for his first restaurant, Gov’t Taco.

RUNNERS UP Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard 15.5% John Folse, Chef John Folse & Company 13.4% Ryan André, Soji: Modern Asian 11.7% Don Bergeron, Bergeron’s City Market 10.2%

COLLIN RICHIE

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C OV E R S T ORY

Best Venue to Host a Company Event

TOPGOLF

25.5%

You don’t have to be into golf to recognize the magic that is Topgolf. Each golf ball is microchipped to track and analyze player accuracy and distance. While waiting for a turn to golf, coworkers can dig into burgers, sandwiches and cocktails. With a bonding experience like this, no one will even think to try a trust fall.

RUNNERS UP Red Stick Social 21.5% L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge 13.2% Louisiana Art & Science Museum 7.3% Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel 7.3%

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C OV E R S T ORY

Best Annual Community Event

Best Bar to Watch Sports

WEARIN’ OF THE GREEN PARADE 29.8%

WALK-ON’S BISTREAUX & BAR 49.3%

Baton Rouge’s most popular parade was postponed this year due to COVID-19 concerns. But revelers are already looking forward to the next time the parade covers its Perkins Road overpass and Garden District route in green beads.

Walk-On’s took Baton Rouge’s sports superfan culture and spread it across the country. In 2018, it was ranked by market research firm Technomic as the No. 1 fastest-growing full-service U.S. restaurant chain, and it will soon have restaurants in nine states.

FILE PHOTO BY RAEGAN LABAT

RUNNERS UP Live After Five 18.2% Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade 16.5% White Light Night 15.9% CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Parade 6.9%

RUNNERS UP Mid City Beer Garden 14.7% The Bulldog 8.3% Ivar’s Sports Bar & Grill 7.6% George’s Place 5.1%

Best Place for a Wedding Reception

Best Venue to See Live Music

HOUMAS HOUSE AND GARDENS 20.5%

THE VARSITY THEATRE 30.3%

More than 240 years old, Houmas House was once a sugarcane plantation with more than 500 slaves. Today, the mansion and grounds are used for history tours, movie sets, and weddings and events.

The converted art-deco movie house at LSU’s North Gates has brought artists like Kevin Gates, Sister Hazel and Jenny Lewis to Baton Rouge. But local acts sound just as sweet from its stage.

RUNNERS UP White Oak Estate and Gardens 17.3% Louisiana’s Old State Capitol 17.3% Shaw Center for the Arts 11.6% Capitol Park Museum 10.1%

RUNNERS UP L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge 18.1% Manship Theatre 12.1% Superior Grill 7.6% The Texas Club 7.5%

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana www.raisingcanesrivercenter.com

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My mask protects you, and your mask protects me,” Gov. John Bel Edwards wrote in an Instagram post in late May. This is also the thinking behind the CDC’s recommendation that everyone wear a face covering when leaving home. To be clear: Wearing a nonmedical mask doesn’t guarantee you protection from COVID-19. But it may help prevent the spread from those who unknowingly have the virus when they talk, sneeze, cough or laugh. And given that those infected with the coronavirus can spread it days before their symptoms ever appear—and that many with the virus may never show symptoms at all—masks are one way to help flatten the curve. “If everyone wears a cloth face covering when out in public, such as going to the grocery store, the risk of exposure to [COVID-19] can be reduced for the community,” according to the CDC’s official guidelines. As Baton Rouge continues its phased reopening, here’s how to slow the spread in style.

—JENNIFER TORMO

1. and 8. Sorority masks, $10. From London’s Fashion Boutique 2-3. Sequined game-day grin and floral-print masks, $20 each. From Sparkle City

4-5. Flower-print adjustable mask, $19, and peach mask, $12. From Merci Beaucoup 6-7. Leopard print and soft flower masks, $10 each. From Luxe Boutique

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FOR GAME DAY 1. Sequined “Geaux” jersey mask, $20 2. Sequined game-day grin mask, $20 From Sparkle City 3. Southern University team mask, $10 From London’s Fashion Boutique 4. Be the Ball football mask, $20 5. Saints color-rush jersey mask, $20 From Sparkle City

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3. Wash after use. Clean in the washing machine or by hand using a bleach or disinfecting solution. Dry completely before wearing.

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1. White adjustable mask, $19 2. Sequined flag mask, $20 From Sparkle City 3. Red star mask, $12 4. Camo mask, $12 5. American flag two-tone mask, $19 From Merci Beaucoup

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JEFFERSON LOCATION: Right off I10 & I12 at Jefferson Highway and Drusilla AIRLINE LOCATION: Directly off Airline between Toyota & Infiniti dealership & across from Woman’s Hospital PLANK LOCATION: Right off I110 on Plank Road near Chippewa Street BRUSLY LOCATION: On Highway 1 next to Walk-Ons

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Dr. Goff is a certified DOT Medical Examiner and on the Federal National Registry. He’s also certified in Dry Needling and Manipulation Under Anesthesia.

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PHOTOS BY COLLIN RICHIE

The Hope Shop sells ethically sourced jewelry, candles, handbags, clothing, home goods and locally made items.

Rebecca Gardner opened The Hope Shop storefront this June on Government Street.

hope

Made with The Hope Shop opens first brick-and-mortar store in Mid City

Locals can now shop all ethically and locally made items at two locations in Baton Rouge: The Hope Shop pop-up at Light House Coffee and at the new storefront in Mid City. The Hope Shop is at 1857 Government St. Its hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHEN REBECCA GARDNER first opened The Hope Shop pop-up at Light House Coffee in 2018, she imagined a place where people could shop all ethically sourced goods without having to worry about who or how they were made. She envisioned one day growing the space into its own standalone shop, where every shelf, hanger and wall showcased only fair trade and sustainable items. Last month, Gardner’s dreams came to fruition when The Hope Shop opened in the Mid City space formerly occupied by Sweet Leather Goods and The Haven at 1857. The bright, dreamy and boho-chic shop is filled wall to wall with ethically made home goods, accessories, clothing, paper goods and art. Regulars can expect to see all their favorite items like jewelry, candles and handbags, plus more clothing options and locally made goods by companies like So Yaya Skincare, Love Life Soap Co. and Andi Lynn’s Pure & Custom Formulary. Profits from The Hope Shop are donated to the shop’s parent nonprofit, Hands Producing Hope. The organization provides economic, educational and spiritual resources to empower its remote workers to rise above poverty. The nonprofit employs local refugees and poor communities in Costa Rica and Rwanda to produce handmade jewelry and accessories, which are sold at the shop. Every purchase made at the shop helps support the artisans and the nonprofit’s efforts. Behind the retail shop is a community room designed for classes and workshops. In the future, Gardner plans to host classes where people can learn about thrifting, dying items with natural ingredients and living a sustainable lifestyle. Though the space has changed, The Hope Shop’s mission remains the same. “In other cities, sustainable and ethically made goods are easier to find,” Gardner says. “I want to make it as easy as possible for people to shop sustainable, ethically or local under one roof.” handsproducinghope.org —CYNTHEA CORFAH

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Thank You from our family to yours for your continued support of Mason’s Grill and the entire leauxcal restaurant community!

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Tie-dye is making a comeback. Here’s where to shop these nostalgic colorful pieces locally DID YOU EVER make tie-dye clothing as a child? During summer camp, classes and after-school programs, tie-dying a big white T-shirt was the quintessential childhood craft project. This year, tie-dying clothing is more than a fun children’s activity. It’s fashion. Local boutiques are selling everything from Mardi Gras-hued tiedye tops to chic tie-dye kimono wraps. Add some of these fun, fresh and colorful tie-dye staples to your wardrobe this summer.

—CYNTHEA CORFAH

5 1. Tank dress, $128. From Simply Chic 2. Knit oversized top, $54. From Wanderlust by Abby 3. Drawstring shorts, $42. From H Kyle Boutique 4. Sweet Baton Rouge “Y’ALL” tank, $30. From Wanderlust by Abby

COLLIN RICHIE

5. Kimono wrap, $44. From Wanderlust by Abby

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The NeuroMedical Center

Congratulates

LUKE A. CORSTEN, M.D.

GREGORY L. FAUTHEREE, M.D.

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Neurosurgeon

THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA® LIST!

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*2020 UPDATED LIST

Whether you need a routine check-up, immediate medical help, or a specialist to treat a chronic condition, you can find a physician here to put you on the path to good health. The Best Doctors list includes 82 local physicians across 25 specialties, recognized by their peers as among the best in their fields.

*The Best Doctors List, which was published in 225 Magazine last month, has been updated. The original list was smaller than last year due to a lack of responses from physicians, most likely related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The list is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, who contacted physicians to verify their credentials, but could only list those who confirmed their information. These lists are excerpted from The Best Doctors in AmericaÂŽ 2019-2020 database, which includes close to 40,000 U.S. doctors in more than 450 medical specialty/subspecialty combinations. The Best Doctors in AmericaÂŽ database is compiled and maintained by Best Doctors, Inc. For more information, visit www.bestdoctors.com or email research@ bestdoctors.com. Please note that lists of doctors are not available on the Best Doctors website.

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ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY JAMES MARION KIDD III Kidd Allergy Clinic 8017 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-769-4432 PREM KUMAR MENON Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Center 5217 Flanders Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-766-6931

ANESTHESIOLOGY SON M. DANG Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet Department of Anesthesiology 8585 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-387-7000

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE KENNETH C. CIVELLO Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Louisiana Cardiology Associates Medical Plaza 2 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-767-3900

COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY LOUIS R. BARFIELD Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates Medical Plaza 1 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 206 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-767-8997 RICHARD BYRD Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates Medical Plaza 1 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 206 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-767-8997

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE STEPHEN P. BRIERRE LSU Healthcare Network Baton Rouge Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 8585 Picardy Ave., Suite 313 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-381-2755

BRAD D. VINCENT Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Critical Care Medicine Service Medical Plaza 1 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 701 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-765-5864

KAREN ANN MURATORE Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center - Jefferson Place Department of Family Medicine 8150 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-336-3100

DERMATOLOGY

PAUL RACHAL Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Commercial Plans 310 Durel Road New Roads, LA 70760 Phone: 225-713-2400

JOHN B. BRANTLEY Calais Dermatology Associates 5220 Flanders Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-766-5151

ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM JOLENE K. JOHNSON Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Endocrinology Services 5428 O’Donovan Dr., Suite C Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-300-1076 JOEL SILVERBERG The Baton Rouge Clinic Endocrinology 7373 Perkins Road, First Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246.9240

FAMILY MEDICINE GERALD BARBER Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Family Practice Associates 12525 Perkins Road, Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-761-4256 ROBERT M. CHASUK Baton Rouge General Physicians - Family Health Center Physician’s Office Bldg., Suite 200 3401 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: 225-381-6620 BRAD JOSEPH GASPARD Baton Rouge Family Medical Center 8595 Picardy Ave., Suite 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-763-4900 WAYNE D. GRAVOIS Baton Rouge General Physicians - Family Health Center Physician’s Office Bldg., Suite 200 3401 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: 225-381-6620 LOUIS REYNOLD MINSKY Minsky & Carver Medical Center for Personal Wellness 8585 Picardy Ave., Suite 513 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-819-1188

GLENN DAVID SCHEXNAYDER Lake Ascension Physicians 214 Clinic Dr. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 Phone: 225-473-8151 ROBERT PARKER ST. AMANT Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Lipidology Medical Plaza I 2647 S. St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 311 Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: 225-743-2774 LINDA C. STEWART Family Medicine Center 604 Chevelle Court, Suite C Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: 225-926-1495

GASTROENTEROLOGY RONALD L. BOUDREAUX The Baton Rouge Clinic Gastroenterology 7373 Perkins Road, Fourth Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246-9240

HAND SURGERY ‘RICK’ I. AHMAD Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Ste. 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-924-2424

INTERNAL MEDICINE R. TODD COOLEY The Baton Rouge Clinic Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9240

MARK KENNETH HODGES The Baton Rouge Clinic - Pulmonology 7373 Perkins Road, 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-9240 ROY GILES KADAIR The Baton Rouge Clinic - Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, 4th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-9240 T. RICHARD LIEUX, JR. The Baton Rouge Clinic Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246.9240 BRADLEY L. MEEK Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Internal Medicine at Picardy 8119 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-214-3638 KATHERINE F. PEARCE Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Primary Care for Women 5131 O’Donovan Dr., Suite 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-374-0220 MICHAEL L. ROLFSEN The Baton Rouge Clinic Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246.9240 EDWARD DAVID SLEDGE, JR. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Complex - High Grove Primary Care 10310 The Grove Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Phone: 225-761-5200

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY AND HEMATOLOGY DAVID SAM HANSON Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates 4950 Essen Lane, Suite 500 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-767-1311

NEPHROLOGY

LARA M. FALCON The Baton Rouge Clinic Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Fourth Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246.9240

MITCHELL JUDE HEBERT Renal Associates of Baton Rouge 5131 O’Donovan Dr., 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-767-4893

DAVID W. FONTENOT The Baton Rouge Clinic - Internal Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, 4th Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-9240

MELANIE J. MCKNIGHT Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Mid City Department of Internal Medicine 3600 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone: 225-387-7900

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What is A1C? The A1C (glycohemoglobin) test measures the amount of glucose that has been attached to your red blood cells over a threemonth period. It represents the estimated average glucose. The higher the A1C, the more glucose is attached to your red blood cells and the greater your risk of complications. Most patients with diabetes have an A1C test every three to six months. In general, keeping your A1C under control helps prevent the complications of diabetes. Everyone’s goal is different, so discuss your A1C goal with your health care provider. REDUCING COMPLICATIONS Did you know that reducing your A1C by merely 1% results in a decreased risk of complications of at least 10%? For example, an A1C reduced from 8.5% to 7.5% results in almost 40% lower risk of kidney, eye and nerve disease. —OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

LUKE A. CORSTEN The NeuroMedical Center Clinic 10101 Park Rowe Ave., 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-769-2200

PHILLIP A. BARKSDALE Louisiana Incontinence Center Physician Office Bldg., Suite 511 500 Rue de la Vie Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: 225-752-3000

GREGORY L. FAUTHEREE The NeuroMedical Center Clinic 10101 Park Rowe Ave., 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-769-2200 HORACE MITCHELL The NeuroMedical Center Clinic 10101 Park Rowe Ave., Third Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-769-2200 KELLY J. SCRANTZ The NeuroMedical Center Clinic 10101 Park Rowe Ave., 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-769-2200

NEUROLOGY

RANDALL L. BROWN Louisiana Women’s Healthcare Physician Office Bldg., Suite 100 500 Rue de la Vie Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: 225-201-2010 ALBERT L. DIKET Woman’s Maternal Fetal Medicine 100 Woman’s Way, 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: 225-924-8338 LAUREN F. OGDEN Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Primary Care for Women 5131 O’Donovan Dr., Suite 201 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-374-0220

KEVIN J. CALLERAME Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Neurology 5247 Didesse Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-215-2193

ELLIS J. SCHWARTZENBURG Woman’s Physician Office Bldg., Suite 210 500 Rue de La Vie Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: 225-888-4491

GERARD J. DYNES The Baton Rouge Clinic Neurology 7373 Perkins Road, Third Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-246.9240

JAMES R. STENHOUSE Louisiana Women’s Healthcare Physician Office Bldg., Suite 100 500 Rue de la Vie Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Phone: 225-201-2010

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

PEDIATRIC/GENERAL

CRAIG C. GREENE Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-924-2424

SUSAN M. BANKSTON The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, First Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290

R. BRYAN GRIFFITH, JR. Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-924-2424 JAMES LALONDE Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Site 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-924-2424 DAVID POPE Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge 7301 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 200 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-766-0050 CATHERINE J. RICHE Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-924-2424 KEVIN RICHE Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 1000 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: 225-924-2424

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY MICHAEL CRAPANZANO Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Pediatric Cardiology Associates Medical Plaza 1 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 103 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-767-6700

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY JOHN BRANNON ALBERTY Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove 10310 The Grove Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Phone: 225-761-5200

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST/ CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY MEGAN P. THOMPSON 7470 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-615-8102

RONALD L. BOMBET The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, First Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290 TRACI T. BRUMUND The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, First Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290 ROBERT E. DRUMM The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290 KATHRYN COREIL ELKINS Pediatric Associates 59325 River West Dr., Suite D Plaquemine, LA 70764 Phone: 225-687-3055 LOIS HERD GESN Ochsner Health System Ochsner Health Center - O’Neal Section of General Pediatrics 16777 Medical Center Dr., Suite 100 Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Phone: 225-754-3278 DAVID GARRETT HILL Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Pediatrics at O’Donovan 5131 O’Donovan Dr., Suite 301 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-490-0393 SHELLEY MARTIN The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290 JAMAR A. MELTON The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, 2nd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-4888 KENYATTA D. SHAMLIN Louisiana Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates 7444 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-424-2554 TASHA C. SHAMLIN Louisiana Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates 7444 Picardy Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-424-2554

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EDWARD DAVID SLEDGE, JR. Ochsner Health System Ochsner Medical Complex - High Grove Primary Care 10310 The Grove Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Phone: 225-761-5200

GERALD HEINTZ Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group The Family Center Medical Plaza 2 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 6000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-765-8648

ARTHUR GERARD TRIBOU The Baton Rouge Clinic - Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, 2nd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-4888

BRIAN D. MONETTE Gonzales Mental Health Clinic 1112 E. Ascension Complex Blvd. Gonzales, LA 70737 Phone: 225-621-5770

MARK JOSEPH WAGGENSPACK The Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, Second Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225.246.9290 DANNY SCOTT WOOD The Baton Rouge Clinic - Pediatric Medicine 7373 Perkins Road, 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-4888

PSYCHIATRY RENEE BRUNO 7470 Highland Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-615-8102

MARK KENNETH HODGES The Baton Rouge Clinic - Pulmonology 7373 Perkins Road, 1st Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-246-9240

L. LEE TYNES, JR. Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group The Family Center Medical Plaza 2 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 6000 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-765-8648

BRAD D. VINCENT Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Critical Care Medicine Service Medical Plaza 1 7777 Hennessy Blvd., Suite 701 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-765-5864

RADIATION ONCOLOGY MAURICE LEON KING Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center Southeast Louisiana Radiation Oncology Group 4950 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-767-0847

MARK HENRY ZIELINSKI Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group The Family Center 5131 O’Donovan Dr., Suite 300 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: 225-374-0400

VASCULAR SURGERY

PULMONARY MEDICINE STEPHEN P. BRIERRE LSU Healthcare Network Baton Rouge Multi-Specialty Clinic Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine 8585 Picardy Ave., Suite 313 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-381-2755

ANDREW J. OLINDE Baton Rouge Vascular Specialty Center 8888 Summa Ave., 3rd Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone: 225-769-4493

Symptoms and treatment for acid reflux If you experience chronic acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and your current treatment isn’t managing your symptoms, you might be eligible for a minimally invasive procedure. Acid reflux is a digestive condition that occurs when stomach acid travels upwards out of the stomach. It moves into the esophagus and sometimes into the throat and mouth. GERD is characterized by frequent episodes of acid reflux and heartburn. Symptoms vary from person to person but may include: heartburn, shortness of breath, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, sour taste in the throat or mouth, coughing, belching, regurgitation, and tooth decay. Without prompt treatment, repeat exposure to stomach acid can damage your esophagus and oral health. Some conditions that stem from repeated acid exposure are: esophagitis, esophageal stricture, esophageal rings, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. Lifestyle changes and medications are almost always the first course of action, but if these treatments don’t produce the desired effect, talk to your physician who may suggest an alternative procedure or treatment. —FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY HEALTH SYSTEM

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