Sophisticated Woman Magazine - July 2020

Enterprising Woman Maryann Bruno Wingfield Estates

Focus on Health & Wellness Summer Style Fashions A Home From the Heart Cocktails: Liberty and Libations

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On the Cover: Cover Story Maryann Bruno: A Land of New Beginnings....... 22 Focus on Health & Wellness Medical Business Profiles........................................ 8 July Fashion Feature Summer Style.......................................................... 14 Home Feature A Home From the Heart......................................... 26 Cocktails Liberty and Libations.............................................. 31

J U L Y 2 0 2 0 COVER STORY

HOME & GARDEN

Behind the Scenes

Home Feature

Maryann Bruno,

Snoann Willett, St. Tammany Master Gardener

Our July Enterprising Woman Photo Shoot............. 5

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Wingfield Estates

A Land of New Beginnings................................... 22

A Home From the Heart.......................................... 26

Tips for Watering in the Summer Months.............. 36

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS PROFILES

LEGAL

Aaron Dutruch, DC

Christie Tournet

Premier Chiropractic...................................................8

As Executor, What Is Your Job?.............................. 33

Devan Szczepanski, MD

DS Family Medicine....................................................9

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Jonathan Thompson, MD

July Recipe

Chad Domangue, MD

July Cocktails

Cypress Pointe Pain Management........................ 10

Cypress Pointe Pain Management........................ 11

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Shrimp & Cherry Tomato Pesto Pasta.................... 30

Liberty and Libations............................................... 31

HEALTH

COMMUNITY

Michele Cooper, MD

Publisher’s Note........................................................ 6

Eyes Procedures for a Refreshed Look................... 35

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CUISINE & COCKTAILS

Abita Springs: Where Nature Performs Miracles.... 33 Northshore Humane Society................................. 34

FASHION July Fashion Feature

Summer Style........................................................... 14

Scholarship Awards................................................ 37 July Calendar | Communiity Markets................... 38 Local Restaurants: Here to Serve You.................. 40

Sophisticated Woman Magazine

By Women. For Women.

Inspiring Women.

Publisher Lorie Hollis

Behind the Scenes

Associate Editor Jan Windhorst Art Director | Graphic Design Pam Hendrix

Our Enterprising Woman Photo Shoot With Maryann Bruno

Administrative Manager Emily Warder Account Executives Lynne Black, Angela Dutel and Laura Province Contributing Writers Dan Curtis, Susie Kaznowitz, Snoann Willett and Jan Windhorst

WE MET WITH our July 2020 Enterprising Woman,

Contributing Photographers Crystal LoGiudice, Kiki Randon and Steve Randon

Maryann Bruno at Air Salon & Blow Dry Bar in Mandeville

Production Sophisticated Woman Magazine

King. Photographer Steve Randon and the Sophisticated

Distribution Manager Anthony Figaro

Woman team coordinated her cover shoot at her and her

Cover Photography Steve Randon Photography steverandon.com

husband's historic home overlooking Lake Pontchartrain.

where she had her hair and makeup done by Breanna

Read more about Maryann, her personal and professional

Hair and Makeup: Breanna King | Air Salon & Blow Dry Bar 1111 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville | 985-626-1402 airdrybar.com

development, her dedication to community and her purposeful perserverce on page 22.

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publisher's note

Reset. Rewind. Renew.

I HOPE EVERYONE has been staying safe and well. Although it has been challenging, we have continued to deliver Sophisticated Woman Magazine every month while embracing the new normal. Like many others, we’ve had to think outside of the box and challenge ourselves regarding our work. Our last fashion shoot was for our March issue on the brink of lockdown. No one would have guessed that two months later the world would face a shut down and a home confinement. I am excited to say we safely and successfully pulled off this month’s fashion spread for the first time since then, with the help of our local boutiques–Columbia Street Mercantile, Jenlyn’s Boutique, Joe’s Family Shoe Store and Stella & Grace Boutique–with special thanks to Oak Knoll Country Club in Hammond.

You will find our favorite, stylish selections for summer on page 14. Now more than ever, I hope that you will support these and other local retailers.

As we all look towards new beginnings, this month’s Enterprising Woman, Maryann Bruno, and her husband Bobby took their vision of what Northshore life should be and created a residential development that reflects those ideals, Wingfield Estates. Read about how they–amidst personal challenges–built a dream for themselves and others in their inspiring story on page 22.

In our home feature on page 26, learn about how Stacey Whittemore made the most of her recent at-home time by beautifully decorating her family's home she recently designed and built with heartfelt intention and artful inspiration.

And whether you’re celebrating this Fourth of July at home or at one of the area’s modified gatherings listed in our calendar section, make sure you check out this month’s cocktail and dinner recipes. Liberty & Libations and Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Pesto Pasta will help you get things going with a bang. Here’s to more kindness, less stress and a renewed sense of purpose as we continue to navigate through these challenging times.

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The New Normal

Northshore Physicians & Healthcare

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WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST

EVEN AS JULY brings a step towards new normalcy with relaxed social distancing guidelines and planning for safe summer activities, healthcare concerns remain top-of-mind for the majority of people.

Whether it’s planning for postponed gatherings such as graduations and cultural endeavors; rescheduling interactions such as school attendance and elective medical procedures; or participating in cherished traditions such as Independence Day celebrations and summer family travel, there is much conflicting and confusing information in the media—particularly social media.

This month’s issue is dedicated to the Northshore’s top healthcare professionals who have stepped up to offer expert medical attention, healthy advice and clarity for those seeking help, guidance and care. Customized family and women’s care, advanced chiropractic techniques, award-winning pain management, aesthetic procedures and weight management are some of the topics covered by local, respected authorities, along with insight into their practice philosophies and motivations for choosing their challenging yet rewarding callings.

Moving forward, social and mental health play an important role in overall wellbeing also. As attractions and places for recreation and social interaction reopen, some operating with modifications, we strive to bring you the most up-to-date information available to us. Just like much of our routine, our monthly calendar is finally returning, albeit with modifications. While specific event listings are very limited, these pages offer ideas and opportunities to recreate and enjoy Northshore offerings now available to you and support those looking to enhance the health of their own local businesses.

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" Walking in every day and helping people is what I do. I'm here to make that change and that impact on people."

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Aaron Dutruch,

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PREMIER CHIROPRACTIC DR. AARON DUTRUCH EXUDES passion for his patients. It’s evident when he talks of his team’s mission to provide relief from pain in the gentlest way possible.

Born in St. Tammany Parish, Dr. Dutruch says he has always looked forward to being able to use his knowledge and skills back home and help others. “The theme of our Monday morning staff meeting is always to remember that we’re here to help people and ease their pain.” Indeed, his patients turn to him for relief they can’t find elsewhere for conditions such as low back pain, chronic neck stiffness, tension, migraines, and disc related issues such as numbness and tingling. Dr. Dutruch uses gentle techniques to help the patient’s joints move better and restore normal range of motion allowing patients to feel relief while avoiding surgery and more aggressive, painful options.

His years of experience have helped him develop special proficiencies such as Upper Cervical Chiropractic and refine his overall approach of treating patients for an experience that minimizes pain and maximizes results. One of only a handful of chiropractors in Louisiana that offer this technique, Dr. Dutruch’s Upper Cervical procedure is a gentle but sophisticated spinal correction that can reduce the number of symptoms for patients without surgery or medication. Dr. Dutruch says, “Surgery is not the only option. I’m happy to report that I’ve helped prevent many involved and painful surgeries for my patients.” The technique involves x-rays before and after the correction, showing immediate improvements. It is effective for

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herniated or protruding discs, migraines, neck and lower back pain and a host of other ailments including relief of fibromyalgia symptoms. Dr. Dutruch also utilizes a special decompression table for treatment of disc related issues.

“Walking in every day and helping people is what I do,” says the committed caregiver. “I’m here to make that change and that impact on people.”

" The goal of all my endeavors is to meet each patient in their personal journey by ultimately providing a unique look into their individual needs in a place where they feel supported and cared for as family­-one patient, one plan at a time."

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Devan Szczepanski,

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DS FAMILY MEDICINE THE FEELING ONE gets when arriving at DS Family Medicine is like coming home. From the outside, patients see an Acadian cottage—a nod to Dr. Devan Szczepanski’s Cajun heritage. Stepping inside reveals soothing muted green walls dotted with artworks. An aromatherapy diffuser sprays therapeutic essential oils as relaxing spa music wafts through the air. Her “granny’s” chandelier provides gentle lighting in her office. While most waiting rooms tend to make patients restless, Dr. Szczepanski’s unorthodox office provides a serene escape, fitting for this physician whose mission is to rediscover the "Art of Medicine" through personalized, comprehensive care.

Dr. Szczepanski believes that the future of medicine will not necessarily be found only in a prescription bottle. Where science alone falls short, the art of medicine effortlessly fills in the gaps by providing true individualized “whole-person” care; ultimately placing the highest value on the patient-doctor relationship. This philosophy is truly what defines and sets apart her practice, DS Family Medicine.

Today, Dr. Szczepanski’s staff numbers more than 20—her second family. Traditional services include in-house ultrasounds and lab work, which provides convenience with real-time diagnostics that instill efficient and effective care for each of her patients. When applicable, this is complemented with the DS Therapeutics division of her practice, offering the ultimate individualized regimens of vitamins and supplements that can be further customized for each patient based on nutritional genetic testing. Using her genebased nutritional approach to healthcare, Dr. Szczepanski enjoys discovering what's going on with her patients “down to the

• Gene-based Nutritional Medicine • Hormonal Imbalances • Brain-Gut Health Mapping DS Family Medicine 56 Starbrush Circle in Covington For more information, call 985-246-5670 or visit: dsfamilymed.com

cellular level.” This type of custom-tailored holistic medicine is the first of its kind, and truly exemplifies her vision of placing the art of medicine in the forefront of overall health and wellness.

Dr. Szczepanksi states, “The goal of all my endeavors is to meet each patient in their personal journey by ultimately providing a unique look into their individual needs in a place where they feel supported and cared for as family—one patient, one plan at a time.”

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"People deserve to live a life free of chronic pain, and that is what I intend to provide them at Cypress Pointe Pain Management."

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Jonathan Thompson,

MD

CYPRESS POINTE PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH OVER FIFTEEN years of experience in the medical field, Jonathan Thompson, MD, has made it his mission to give each patient the quality of life they deserve. “People deserve to live a life free of chronic pain, and that is what I intend to provide them at Cypress Pointe Pain Management,” Dr. Thompson explains. “I see patients for personal injury, workers comp, neck and back pain, herniated discs, spinal fractures, pain pumps, epidural injections, and so much more. I want patients to leave my office knowing that they can live a pain-free life.”

Dr. Thompson is trained in the most advanced technologies and treatments for acute and chronic pain conditions. He is Double Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Interventional Spine and Pain Management. He is highly trained in Interventional Spine procedures and Micro-Invasive Surgery for pain such as Neurostimulation, Intrathecal Drug Delivery and Radiofrequency therapies. He employs a multi-disciplinary approach for each patient to achieve optimum physical function and quality of life. He takes pride in the time and accessibility he provides in caring for his patients.

A native of Louisiana and locally trained at LSU in New Orleans, Dr. Thompson’s Residency was in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with a one-year ACGME-accredited Spine fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine. As an expert, he lectures to medical, legal and insurance professionals, case managers and rehab

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counselors on complex pain disorders and diseases that result in functional debilitation and chronic pain. He is also qualified as an expert witness in US Federal Court, Orleans Parish Civil Court, St Tammany Parish Civil Court, St Bernard Parish Civil Court, and Louisiana Worker’s Compensation courts. Dr. Thompson resides in Mandeville with his wife and three daughters.

"My mission is grounded by a belief in service to others, respect for one another and compassion in caring for our patients and serving our community."

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Chad Domangue,

MD

CYPRESS POINTE PAIN MANAGEMENT A SOUTH LOUISIANA native, Dr. Chad Domangue is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist with extensive training in diagnosing and treating conditions that cause decreased functionality, and acute and chronic pain. He completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and his fellowship at the University of Kentucky with Dr. William Witt, completing advanced procedures in interventional medicine.

Dr. Domangue is Double Board Certified in Neurology and Pain Management, and board eligible in Clinical Neurophysiology.

Dr. Domangue is a physician-owner at the last physicianowned hospital in the United States, Cypress Pointe Hospital, co-owner of Cypress Pointe Pain Management and inventor of the YNRC Relaxation Shot®. As a result of his unique credentials, Dr. Domangue is one of the most sought-after experts in his field for legal depositions.

Having developed the reputation as a pioneer in the field of medicine, Dr. Domangue is not afraid to challenge the status quo in order to provide better treatment options for his patients. In addition to his medical practice, he has invested countless hours in research and physician training around the country on the most effective techniques available in the field of interventional pain management. Recently, he testified as a Medical Expert before the Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee about the potential use of medical marijuana as an alternative to opioids in treating chronic pain and was instrumental in the committee passing the bill.

Through interaction with thousands of chronic pain patients, Dr. Domangue recognized that many chronic pain patients are

• Double Board Certified | Pain Management and Neurology • Owner and Creator of the YNRC Relaxation Shot® • Expert Legal Witness for Personal Injury Cypress Pointe Pain Management 19065 Dr. John Lambert Drive, Suite 2000 in Hammond For appointments and more information, call 985-892-8934 or visit: cppain.com

also struggling with anxiety and stress, but the options available for treating their anxiety are not terribly effective or healthy. He focused his energy on developing a natural, safe alternative for his patients that suffer with anxiety. The YNRC Relaxation Shot® is the culmination of his research for the treatment of anxiety, and a testament to his dedication and to holistic remedies that can alleviate suffering and improve quality of life.

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Maryann Bruno

“We want to create something good, to build a community that offers everything residents could want in a happy home no matter their stage of family. It’s the best of both worlds—serenity and community..."

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A Land of New Beginnings

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WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

MARYANN BRUNO RECENTLY celebrated a momentous occasion—40 years of marriage to her high school sweetheart Robert Bruno. The couple met at his senior prom in New Orleans, and although they arrived with different dates, they left having sparked an immediate connection. Their life together has been filled with great joy and tremendous tragedy, but through it all, their bond has grown into a beacon of togetherness and hope.

“I had a great childhood growing up in Lakeview. I went to Mt. Carmel and LSU, then came back to New Orleans where I finished my CPA studies while Bobby attended law school. I enjoyed working at Ericksen, Krentel and Barré but opted to become a stay-at-home mom after having our second child. That’s really where my heart was. It meant everything to me to build a family and support Bobby in the wonderful Bruno family business.”

As their children grew, the couple sought the benefits of relocating to St. Tammany, which promised a tranquil landscape more conducive to family life – a motivation that still resonates with them and has inspired their current venture. After decades of commitment to and experience in responsible growth in the parish, Bruno Brothers Property Development Company is allowing Bobby and Maryann to pursue a highly personal undertaking. “This new development is our vision of what Northshore life should be and an opportunity for new beginnings for us and the community we’ll create,” says Maryann, recently named Executive Vice-President and Development Coordinator for Wingfield Estates, a 47-home, 160-acre site in Covington near Interstate 12 and Highway 1077.

Upon entering, the Brunos’ own Northshore home embodies their adventures, loves and sense of place. An eclectic mix of unique furniture and vibrant paintings mingle with stately photos, documents and even musical scores. Not simply décor, each piece tells a personal story, from Bobby’s enthusiasm for preserving local history to Maryann’s flair for spirited style. The unifying theme is the connection attached to each—a friendship with or relation to the artist, local cultural resonance, or remembrance of a treasured experience shared with their children. Amidst the evidence of a fulfilling life, finding a reason for new purpose has been difficult for the mother of four who was devastated by the loss of two children. During dark times Maryann calls upon her mantra, ‘Be better, not bitter.’ Her generous spirit is reflected in an early milestone of her healing process, Gift Perfect, a gift basket boutique. The need to create beauty manifested in her becoming a licensed cosmetologist. Now, her desire to share beauty and gifts comes in the form of helping to develop an idyllic environment that families will call home.

“We want to create something good, to build a community that offers everything residents could want in a happy home no matter their stage of family. It’s the best of both worlds—serenity and community; limited homesites with ample land and reasonable square footage requirements that allow trees, fresh air and stargazing while still enjoying neighbors; city services in a gated, country setting that’s deceptively convenient to interstates, shopping and schools.

It’s taken me a long time to get excited about something, but I feel like we’re building the perfect living environment and leaving behind a meaningful legacy. It’s unique in the large lot size and affordability, close to everything you need – it’s all the things we were looking for when we chose the St. Tammany lifestyle.”

Maryann credits Bruno Brothers’ business savvy, experience and backing, as well as her husband’s vision, for making their dreams possible. In life together since their teens, she tells of his decades-long drive and ability to foresee growth, responding with developments that serve both commercial and residential needs while serving the community. “I can’t talk about myself without talking about my husband and the family business. After our loss, we were filled with agony and indecision, despite Bobby’s previous successes. The Wingfield Estates project is a road we felt compelled to take, and we wanted to do it together – a symbol of new beginnings and dreams-come-true for other families. But we certainly couldn’t have begun without the support of his brothers.” Of his wife, Bobby Bruno adds, “She’s modest when it comes to her contributions, but Maryann has been an invaluable partner and advisor throughout every aspect of our lives. She’s a wonderful mother, smart businesswoman and the ideal person to help others.”

Personal development is also important to Maryann. She enjoys camaraderie and athletics as a long-time tennis player at Stone Creek and is involved in Bruno’s sponsorship of the Rich Mauti Cancer Fund Tennis Tournament. She is a St. Benedict’s Society member and enjoys life-long learning including art history classes at The Abbey. Despite her personal achievements, fierce dedication to family and growing strength in the face of staggering loss, Maryann Bruno insists on avoiding the spotlight. “It’s not about me, and it’s bigger than us. It’s about building on the success of Bruno Brothers, the generosity of Bobby’s brother partners, and wanting to give back to them as they have given us so much.

It’s an opportunity to preserve the character and loveliness of the area while at the same time making it better.”

Bruno Brothers Real Estate Development & Management is located at 70325 Highway 1077, Suite 101 in Covington. For more information about Wingfield Estates, call 985-792-7110 or visit wingfieldsubdivision.com.

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These are some of the many pleasures of country living—and they can be yours when you own a home in Wingfield, a new subdivision on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Located in Covington, Louisiana, approximately 15 minutes from the historic downtown area and only five minutes from I-12, Wingfield is ideally situated near many neighborhood conveniences. Immersed in the serenity of nature while being close to the excitement of the cities, it really is the best of both worlds.

We invite you to come see Wingfield for yourself. You may just find your next home there.

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A Home From the Heart WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST PHOTOS BY KIKI RANDON

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home feature TO MATCH THE stage of life they are entering, Stacey Whittemore recently designed and built her family's new house in River Club with the help of Conbeth Development. After relocating in many cities with husband Mike throughout their marriage, this is not the largest house they’ve inhabited, but certainly the one most tailored to their lifestyle and reflecting her personal sense of upscale beauty and comfort. Stacey explains, “We’re empty nesters now so we were able to downsize and include unique elements that I consider luxurious and a layout that allows me to enjoy many of my favorite things.”

The first thing that is apparent on entering the 3,200 square foot, three bedroom, three and a half bath home is Stacey’s inclusive sense of style. Instrumental in creating the plans, she further put her mark on the home’s personality by bringing together modern and traditional elements, and painting and customizing furniture and décor herself. Amidst the inconvenience of stay-at-home orders, Stacey found time to throw herself into the project, giving it time and attention that "business as usual" wouldn’t have allowed. “My mother was a decorator, so I grew up in a beautiful home and picked up the knack of it from her. We moved into the house less than a year ago, and recently I finally had time to unify all the ideas and different pieces I had been gathering for years to put my signature on it.”

Stacey says the first priority was that the main living area be open so she could still be a part of any activities while working in the kitchen she so loves. Any vantage point amongst her food prep amenities that includes a Thor double oven and six-burner cooktop, a must-have trash compactor and a private wine cooler (exclusively reserved for her chardonnay) allows for an unfettered view. Sights include a sizable island surrounded by custom barstools and swivel chairs where family and guests enjoy her festive hospitality, a dining room graced by a handpainted table and chairs for which Stacey chose the fabrics and recovered herself—all beneficiaries of her ability to blend style and color. “Overall I went with a modern look – the current trend of lots of white accented with blue, but I’m also willing to take risks with combinations of furniture pieces and accents, personal touches and colors.”

Besides fine food and wine, another of Stacey’s loves is the movies. Luckily, while public theaters were closed, she and her family were able to partake in the favorite pastime due to her foresight to include a 75” big screen television around which she designed custom bookcases backed with a pop of teal and adorned with pottery and meaningful mementos. “My mom was a huge influence, and we had a very special relationship. When she died unexpectedly six years ago, I wanted to find a way to keep her close so there’s something in every room to Sophisticated Woman | July 2020 27

home feature

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home feature remind me of her – even a whole closet of her Christmas collectables. The ceramic figures on the bookcase were ones she had in her house commemorating the beach vacations she’d take each year with her seven grandkids. My siblings and I each took the figures representing our children, and they were generous enough to let me keep mom’s figure. It’s a very special memory.”

Stacey also designed a special sanctuary for her hard-working husband Mike. “While Mike tended to his job responsibilities, he trusted me to design the plans. I had free reign, so I wanted to include something very personal for him also.” Although born in California, Mike would spend summers in New England with his grandfather going to baseball games. Mike passed the love of the Boston baseball team to their son, and they share a summer ritual of visiting a different park each year for a Red Sox away game.

To celebrate this bond, Stacey designed for him a lounge off of the main living area looking out onto the pool and including a full bar with sports related décor. “The upper shelves hold 130 bottles of wine with a wide assortment of spirits below. I painted the ceiling in a baseball glove color with walls in blue and accents in red including a copper sink. I found old pine doors in New Orleans to make it warm and inviting and set it apart from the rest of the house. When we’d check on the building progress, he thought it was just going to be an exercise room. I was thrilled to surprise him with something so dear to him.”

Stacey describes the outdoor area as the cocktail pool - small but functional and just as important for aesthetics reflecting their travels to wonderful resorts. “I wanted to create a courtyard feel and give my husband’s bar area a nice view of that.” The master bath is also inspired by the exotic spas of their globetrotting trips. “I was able to incorporate some favorite luxuries into the design. I have a beautiful steam room, a lifechanging bidet and a dream closet.”

Stacey stylishly achieved her goal of not just designing for design’s sake, but also capturing a signature feeling of warmth - a place where she and Mike, kids Kelsey and Megan, and beloved dogs Dazzle and Charlie can truly call home.

Stacey designed a LOUNGE off of the MAIN LIVING AREA looking out onto the pool that includes a FULL BAR with SPORTS-RELATED DÉCOR.

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BY THE NUMBERS

Cuisine

&

Cocktails

14,000 professional fireworks displays

64% of Americans attend a cookout

Shrimp & Cherry Tomato Pesto Pasta M

700 million pounds of chicken purchased

K

$203 million

worth of condiments

Basil Pesto Ingredients: 2 cups of packed basil leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped into quarters 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of pine nuts 1/2 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese

$194 million

spent on hamburgers

155 million

Course sea salt & fresh ground pepper

hot dogs consumed

SautĂŠed Shrimp & Cherry Tomatoes Ingredients: One cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

LITE BEER

65% of homes display #1 beer-selling an American flag

holiday of the year

1/2 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of butter 3 cloves of garlic, minced 8-10 shrimp (We used Argentine red shrimp) One teaspoon of red pepper flakes Salt and pepper, to taste

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Directions: 1. Add the basil, pine nuts and garlic into a food processor or chopper.

2. Press the pulse button 3-4 times. Slowly pour olive oil in while intermittently hitting the pulse button.

3. Add the grated cheese, mix a final time and season.

4. Add cherry tomatoes to a lightly-oiled heated skillet. Cook until the tomatoes are almost bursting. Set aside tomatoes on a seperate plate.

5. Season shrimp with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Melt butter in skillet, then add shrimp.

6. Cook shrimp on one side for two minutes. Flip and add garlic. Cook for one minute.

7. Stir in tomatoes and cook until shrimp are done.

8. Serve over penne pasta with pesto and top with grated Pecorino Romano cheese.

cuisine & cocktails

Liberty and Libations For All BOOM BOOM POW! Our cocktails are boom boom wow! Celebrate the summer

with these patriotic pleasers that will keep you cool by the pool and add a spark to any celebration!

November 2019

Citrus-Spangled Spritzer

Miss Independent

1 ounce lemon-lime soda 1 ½ ounces cranberry juice 1 ½ ounces orange juice 1 ½ ounces vodka Orange slice and cherry for garnish

1 ounce grenadine 3 ounces lemonade 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce blue Curaçao Maraschino cherry for garnish

Combine lemon-lime soda, cranberry juice, orange juice and vodka into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds. Strain mixture into a tumbler.

Add slice of orange and cherry for garnish.

Add grenadine to a glass. Combine lemonade and vodka in shaker and shake.

Slowly pour the mixture over the back of a spoon to create the white layer. Pour blue Curaçao over the back of a spoon to make the blue layer. Garnish.

Bam-Bluezzled

Berry Patrotic

1 1 2 1 1 1

3 tablespoons fresh blueberries 2 strawberries, sliced 8-10 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 ½ ounces white rum Club soda

ounce light rum ounce blue Curaçao liqueur ounces pineapple juice ounce cream of coconut cup crushed ice Maraschino cherry

Combine rum, blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, cream of coconut and 1 cup crushed ice in blender. Puree on high speed until smooth. Pour into chilled martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

Muddle the blueberries, strawberries, mint, lime juice and sugar in the bottom of a rocks glass. Add the rum and stir. Fill the glass with ice, then top with club soda and stir. Add in additional berries and mint leaves.

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legal

As Executor, What Is Your Job?

Abita Springs: Where Nature Performs Miracles

WRITTEN BY CHRISTIE TOURNET

AN EXECUTOR IS

community

someone appointed, by

WRITTEN BY DAN CURTIS, MAYOR OF ABITA SPRINGS

a Will, to represent the succession proceeding, if necessary. If there is no Will, then the succession representative is instead called an Administrator and that appointment is made by the Court. We

AS WE ENTER the month of July, all of

clarify that a Power of Attorney appointment for

us have come a long way. Here in Abita

an Agent and the appointment of an Executor, or Administrator, are different appointments with

do to stay safe and to fight through the

different responsibilities.

Specifically, an Agent acts on behalf of a Principal during that Principal’s lifetime.

Springs, we did everything we needed to

However, an

Executor will not undertake his role, until the Testator has passed away.

Further, when you become an Executor, you assume a fiduciary role—meaning, your main responsibility is to act on the behalf of others.

So, with a succession, the Executor’s role is to preserve, protect, and manage the succession assets for the beneficiaries. It is not uncommon

COVID-19 pandemic. We took our time, using all the information we had at our disposal along with good old common sense, and brought our town back to life slowly and cautiously.

As we enter the fifth week of the reopening of our town, and if the good Lord is willing, we will have an Independence

for the Executor to also be a beneficiary under

Day celebration on the first Saturday of

the Will. Most often, the Executor appointment

July in our park. The 4th of July celebration

made in the Will is confirmed with the court when

at our town’s Trailhead park has become

leg work needs to occur with the succession, for example, managing rental property, multiple

a yearly event and a great opportunity for everyone to come out and support the

properties, or a business interest.

While Louisiana does not have an inheritance

local businesses. It starts at 6:00 pm and

tax for the Executor to pay, the Executor should

ends around 9:00 pm. There will be music,

still coordinate with a CPA to file the last income tax return for the Decedent and advise the IRS that no further income tax returns will be filed.

fireworks, and plenty of food and drink for everyone to enjoy.

The Executor should also compile, control,

This year, we are trying to combine the

and preserve the succession assets; act in the

4th of July event with a modified Busker

beneficiaries' best interests and communicate with the beneficiaries; and pay the Decedent’s valid debts, dispute erroneous debts, and keep track

Festival which was scheduled earlier in the year but was cancelled due to Covid. If the

Customarily,

plans come to fruition, we will then have

an estate attorney will guide the Executor in

busker groups playing from 9:00 am to

completing these tasks.

3:00 pm followed by the 4th of July Festival

of all other succession expenses.

culminating with a fireworks display.

So, everyone mark your calendars and Christie Tournet & Associates, LLC, provides estate planning, estate administration and commercial law services.

The practice is located at 1795 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 103A in Mandeville.

985-951-2177, tournetlaw.com.

stay tuned because one of the best-keptsecret small towns in the entire south, Abita Springs—where nature performs miracles—is planning a celebration!!! You won’t want to miss it!

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humane society

Sophisticated Woman Magazine

How COVID Changed Josie’s Life WRITTEN BY SUSIE KAZNOWITZ, NHS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

COVID HAS NOT only created new stories for people and their families, the outbreak has played a

Coming in September VETERINARY MONTH!

significant role in some of the most heartwarming moments for homeless animals in our community.

This is a story of Josie and how the COVID outbreak changed her life.

When the “Stay at Home” order was enacted, Northshore Humane Society seized the opportunity to get animals out of the shelter and into foster homes. Liz McGough and her family had considered fostering before, and like many others, took their quarantine time to help an animal in need. They chose to foster senior pup Josie, who was one of 47 dogs rescued earlier this year from an overwhelmed breeder in Washington Parish.

For the last several months, Josie and her foster family have grown very fond of one another. Even in her golden years and with arthritis, Josie loves her “old lady walks” and weekly visits to Bogue Falaya

Northshore Veterinarians Pet Contest Winners Humane Society Pet Talk

Park. When we received the news that Josie was in advanced stages of lung cancer, we were overcome with both sadness and gratitude. Josie now has a home where she can live out her last months, loved and cared for by an amazing family. What started as a temporary situation during a pandemic became so much more – it brought a much-deserving pup to the loving family she needed.

For more information, contact the Northshore Humane Society at 985-892-7387 or visit northshorehumane.org.

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health

Eyes Procedures for A Refreshed Look WRITTEN BY MICHELE COOPER, MD

DO YOU WANT

to look refreshed and wide-

eyed? Exciting new technology has made correcting aging lower eyelids a snap for some patients.

AccuTite can be performed in the office in as little as 30 minutes using only local anesthetic.

The procedure is performed through a small needle-sized opening in the skin which creates minimal scarring. The procedure causes some swelling and redness for 2-4 days, and the results continue to tighten and improve over 6-10 weeks.

Although AccuTite provides scar free skin tightening, there are some patients with significant fat herniation under the eyes that will require fat removal. The fat can be removed through the inside of the eyelid. This technique creates a small scar, but it’s inside the eyelid and therefore not visible. The surgeon may also choose an incision along the lower lid rim by the eyelashes that will allow them to remove skin and fat.

Because upper eyelid skin redundancy must be treated with excision, the AccuTite and other minimally invasive procedures are not effective for the upper lids. The results of surgery to the upper and lower lids are immediate but with some swelling and minimal bruising that is usually gone within 10 days. Sutures come

A Full Service Veterinary Hospital Including: Surgery Preventative Care Bathing Boarding AAHA Accredited Fear Free Certified Class IV Therapeutic Laser Therapy

out at 5 days and makeup can be worn shortly thereafter. All eyelid procedures described can be performed in the office with local anesthetic or with mild sedation.

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.

Are your windows starting to look tired, puffy, and old? The first step is to consult with a plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, or a facial plastic surgeon. All of these specialists are trained to treat these conditions.

985-888-1566

70323 Highway 1077 Covington, LA Dr. Christie McHughes Dr. Eugene Jenkins crosspointveterinaryhospital.com

Michele Cooper is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Mandeville.

For more information, call 985-626-6136 or visit michelecoopermd.com.

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gardening

Tips for Watering in the Summer Months WRITTEN BY SNOANN WILLETT, ST. TAMMANY MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION

SUMMER MONTHS IN the garden are known for either too much rain or not enough. Because July’s weather is very humid and hot with several hours of sunlight, how you water is essential.

When: Early morning is best, between 5 am and 8 am. Water remaining on foliage has time to dry before the heat of the day. Early-hour watering helps maintain soil hydration when temperatures rise.

Evening irrigation is better than none at all, so if you must, do so no later than 6-7 pm since moist leaves at night invite disease. Once in a while is acceptable, but try to keep routine watering during morning hours.

How: Slow and steady. Large blasts of water from a high-powered nozzle may seem faster but only results in washing away soil and ineffectively providing water to the roots, where it's needed most. A small stream of water from a garden hose with no nozzle, a soaker hose or drip irrigation yields better absorption. A depth of 4-6 inches is a good guide for maintaining moist soil conditions. Apply water under the foliage. Sprinklers of every variety and configuration are available but are better suited for irrigating lawns or a child’s activity. In high heat and sun, water from sprinklers tends to evaporate before reaching deep into the soil, thus causing roots to remain shallow. Also, sprinklers tend to leave too much water on foliage which is an ideal environment for disease and could interfere with pollination.

Container and raised beds will typically need more frequent waterings than in-ground plants. Be sure to allow water to pass through the container a bit for a proper soak.

Thorough weekly watering grows deeper roots and stronger plants. Happy Growing!

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community

St. Tammany Chamber Awards Scholarships The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to St. Tammany high school seniors, Analiese Donovan from Covington High School and Madelyn Zambiasi from Lakeshore High School. The scholarships were funded with proceeds from the Chamber’s 2019 Swinging for Scholarships Golf Tournament.

“The Chamber is committed to the growth of business and keeping local talent in our community,” said St. Tammany Chamber CEO Lacey Osborne. “We are thankful to everyone who participated in the golf tournament and made these scholarships possible. We hope our annual golf tournament will enable us to continue to award scholarships.”

“The Selection Committee was very impressed with the accomplishments of Analiese Donovan and Madelyn Zambiasi,” said Chamber Board Chairman Tom Meyer. “We commend them for their academic achievements, extra-curricular activities and determination. I would also like to thank Ryan Myers with F.H. Myers Construction and James Richardson with Insurance Underwriters for co-chairing the golf tournament and exceeding our expectations.”

AWA R D S

St. Tammany Chamber scholarship recipients Analiese Dovonan and Madelyn Zambiasi

S C H O L A R S H I P

Applications were open to St. Tammany residents with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and majoring in business as an incoming freshman at a Louisiana college or university. Applicants also submitted a 250-word essay on what influenced the decision to pursue a business career and two letters of recommendation from a non-family member. Analiese Donovan and Madelyn Zambiasi are both starting Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in the Fall.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools Superintendent Trey Folse, F.H. Myers Construction CEO Ryan Myers, Analiese Donovan, Chamber CEO Lacey Osborne, Madelyn Zambiasi and Insurance Underwriters, LTD Producer James Richardson Sophisticated Woman | July 2020 37

community

July Calendar St. Tammany Parish Attractions Modified Operations 30 by Ninety Theatre.

Temporarily closed. Enrolling summer theater camps, ages 7-17, June-August.

844-843-3090, 30byNinety.com

Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours.

Open for private tours.

Call for reservations and tour times.

985-641-1769, honeyislandswamp.com

Angling Adventures of Louisiana.

Open for fishing charters.

985-781-7811, aaofla.com

Escapology Escape Rooms, Covington.

Open with limited spaces. 985-520-0570, escapology.com/en/covington-la

Abita Brewery Tap Room & Tours.

Open for to-go pints and growlers.

Temporary hours: 2-6 pm Thursday-Friday, 12-6 pm Saturday, 12-3 pm Sunday.

985-893-3143, Abita.com/visit/tours

Global Wildlife Center.

Open for private tours only.

Office hours are 8 am-4 pm. Tours 8:15 am–3:15 pm.

Reservations required.

985-796-3585, globalwildlife.com

Bayou Adventure: Shop & Kitchen Open.

Kayak rentals available Thursday-Sunday.

985-882-9208, bayouadventure.com

H.J. Smith and Sons General Store & Museum. Open 8:30 am-5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:30 am-12 pm Wednesday, 8:30 am-1 pm Saturday. 985-892-0460.

Bayou Lacombe Museum.

Open to public without appointment beginning June 4. Open Thursday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. bayoulacombemuseum.com Brooks' Bike Shops.

Covington, Mandeville and Slidell locations.

Open for rentals, repairs, sales and service. brooksbikeshop.com Cajun Encounters.

Open with new cleaning protocols for three tours daily: 9:30 am, 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm.

Nine passenger limit with one captain per boat.

504-834-1770, cajunencounters.com

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum.

Open weekends through the summer.

Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm.

Now accepting registrations for Jr. Explorers summer camps for grades 2-4 and 5-7.

985-845-9200, lpbmm.org Northshore Hydro Sports.

Modified kayak rentals. 985-807-1058. facebook.com/northshorehydrosports/

Canoe & Trail Adventures.

Kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals at the Chimes in Covington. Reservations required. canoeandtrail.com

Playmakers Theater.

Opens July 10-26 for musical production, "A Chorus Line."

985-893-1671, playmakersinc.com

Chafunkta Brewing.

Open for to-go service. 5-7 pm Monday-Friday, 2-4 pm Saturday, 1-4 pm Sunday. chafunktabrew.com

Pontchartrain Vineyards.

Open Thursday-Sunday 12-4pm.

985-892-9742, pontcharatrainvineyards.com

Please Note: All calendar events subject to change.

Please call or visit websites for any updated information.

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Honey Island Kayak Tours.

Open for tours.

504-517-3066, honeyislandkayaktours.com

St. Tammany Parish Visitor Center.

Open Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

985-892-0520, louisiananorthshore.com

July 4th Celebrations Abita Springs Fourth of July Celebration

Light Up the Lake Independence Day Celebration

5 pm–Program Begins, 7 pm–Four Unplugged, 9 pm–Fireworks, Free, Abita Springs Trailhead & Park, 22044 Main Street, Abita Springs, Food and drinks available, kids' splash pad, chairs encouraged, no ice chests allowed.

985-893-1493, townofabita.com

8:30 pm, Free, Mandeville Lakefront.

Spectators may watch fireworks from cars parked along Lakeshore Drive or on the lakefront, respecting social distancing. Tune in to The Lake 94.7-FM for synchronized music as you watch.

985-624-3147, cityofmandeville.com

community

Community Markets

EVERY MONDAY

The Giddy Up Market. 10:30 am–12 pm, Giddy Up Folsom, 82292 LA 25, Folsom, 985-260-5060, giddyupfolsom.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Covington Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org

EVERY THURSDAY & SATURDAY

Lafitte Street Market. 4–8 pm Thursdays; 9 am–1 pm Saturdays, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville. facebook.com/LafitteStreetMarket/

EVERY SATURDAY

Covington Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm Wednesday & 8 am–noon Saturday, 609 N. Columbia St. on side lawn of the Covington Police Department, covingtonfarmersmarket.org Hammond Farmers Market. 8 am–noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., Downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com Camellia City Market. Open for to-go service. Saturday, 8 am–12 pm, 1808 Front St., Slidell, 985-640-7112, camelliacitymarket.org Mandeville Trailhead Community Market. 9 am–1 pm Saturdays, Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, Food Vendors Only.

985-624-3147, mandevilletrailheadmarket.com Pearl River’s Honey Island Art & Farmers Market. 10 am–2 pm, 64378 Highway 41, Pearl River, 985-807-4447.

EVERY SUNDAY

Abita Springs Art & Farmers Market. 11 am–3 pm, Abita Trailhead, Drive-thru and pedestrian service, 985-892-0711 ext. 7, market@abitaspringsla.gov Madisonville Makers Market. 10 am–3 pm, Madisonville Playground & Park, 1007 Pine St., Madisonville, facebook.com/pg/Northshore-Makers-Market-Foundation Sophisticated Woman | July 2020 39

Local Restaurants: Here To Serve You Many local restaurants and drive-thrus are open for business and ready to serve you! Enjoy food and drinks from your favorite dining spots or try some new ones.

Here is a list of local establishments that are offering dine-in curbside, carryout or delivery! Please contact them directly to check on operating hours and any procedures for dine-in services or restrictions. Happy Eating!

Abita Brew Pub, Abita Springs – (985) 892-5837 Abita Springs Café, Abita Springs – (985) 400-5025 Abita Brewing Company Tap Room, Abita Springs – (985) 893-3143 Abita Roasting Company, Covington – (985) 246-3345 Abita Roasting Company, Madisonville – (985) 246-3340 Aki Japanese Restaurant, Covington – (985) 302-5166 Albasha, Covington – (985) 867-8292 Annadele's Plantation, Covington – (985) 809-7669 Another Beautiful Day, Mandeville – (985) 626-3460 Artigues Abita Market, Abita Springs – (985) 892-7300 Bayou Adventure Food Truck, Lacombe – (985) 882-9208 Bear's Restaurant, Covington – (985) 892-2373 Beck n Call Café, Covington – (985) 875-9390 Benedict's Plantation, Mandeville – (985) 626-4557 Big Easy Diner, Slidell – (985) 639-8006 Blent Juice Bar, Mandeville – (985) 778-2655 Bonnie C’s, Slidell – (985) 288-5061 Bop's Frozen Custard, Mandeville – (985) 727-5003 Bosco's Italian Cafe, Mandeville – (985) 624-5066 Bo-Tea Cafe, Slidell – (985) 288-0082 Bruiser’s "The Hot Dog Place", Slidell – (985) 326-8208 Butter Krisp Diner, Covington – (985) 893-3696 Bruce's Chinese Kitchen, Slidell – (985) 201-7005 Carretta's Grill, Covington – (985) 871-6674 Carretta's Grill, Slidell – (985) 847-0020 Café Luke, Slidell – (985) 707-1597 Café Lynn, Mandeville – (985) 624-9007 Camellia Café, Slidell – (985) 649-6211 Ceasar's Ristorante, Mandeville – (985) 951-2626 Celina's Soul Food Cafe, Slidell – (985) 214-9011 Chafunkta Brewing, Mandeville – (985) 869-0716 Chateau Bleu, Slidell – (985) 641-1610 China Pearl, Peal River – (985) 863-5599 Coffee Rani, Covington – (985) 893-6158 Coffee Rani, Mandeville – (985) 674-0560 Columbia Steet Tap Room, Covington – (985) 898-0899 Copeland’s, Covington – (985) 809-9659 Copeland’s, Slidell – (985) 643-0001 Counter Culture Frozen Yogurt, Slidell – (985) 288-4568 Coscino’s Italian Grill, Mandeville – (985) 727-4984

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Source: St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission | louisiananorthshore.com

Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen, Mandeville – (985) 792-7900 Creole Bagelry, Slidell – (985) 649-6151 Creole Tomateaux & Food Truck, Mandeville – (985) 951-2650 Cupcake Concept, Covington – (985) 898-0400 Daiquiris and Creams, Covington – (985) 871-0500 Daiquiris and Creams, Slidell – (985) 781-9878 Daiquiris and Creams, Mandeville – (985) 624-3030 Daisy Dukes, Mandeville – (985) 951-2140 Dakota Restaurant, Covington – (985) 892-3712 Dickey’s BBQ, Covington – (985) 871-2225 Dickey's BBQ, Slidell – (985) 720-0070 DiCristina's, Covington – (985) 875-0160 Don's Seafood, Covington – (985) 327-7111 Duman Artisan Kitchen, Mandeville – (985) 231-7663 El Paso Mexican Grill, Mandeville – (985) 624-2345 El Paso Mexican Grill, Slidell – (985) 445-1450 El Rancho Mexican Grill, Mandeville – (985) 867-5261 El Rio de Mexico, Pearl River – (985) 250-9801 EmpaTaco, Madisonville – (985) 792-7157 Fatty’s Seafood, Slidell – (985) 288-5503 Fazzio's Restaurant, Mandeville – (985) 624-9704 Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Mandeville – (985) 778-2176 Gallagher's 527, Mandeville – (985) 778-2820 Gallagher's Grill, Covington – (985) 892-9992 Gallagher's on Front Street, Slidell – (985) 326-8350 Garcia's Famous Mexican Food, Covington – (985) 260-5060 Giddy Up, Folsom – (985) 260-5060 Goodfellas Seafood & Poboys, Slidell – (985) 327-7420 Grateful Ape, Mandeville – (985) 951-2400 Green Tea Sushi Bar, Covington – (985) 892-0852 Habanero's, Hwy. 21, Covington – (985) 871-8760 Habanero's, Hwy. 190, Covington – (985) 900-2124 Habanos & The Wine Seller, Slidell – (985) 645-9463 Haiku Hibachi & Sushi, Covington – (985) 888-6277 Hambone, Mandeville – (985) 778-0531 Hog Heaven Smokehouse, Sun – (985) 886-3400 Honey's Snoball Shack, Abita Springs – (504) 458-7113 Hoodoo Ice Cream, Covington – (985) 900-2353 House of Wings, Slidell – (985) 288-5344 Isabella’s Pizzeria, Covington – (985) 875-7620

Isabella’s Pizzeria, Mandeville – (985) 674-5700 Impact Nutrition, Slidell - (985) 288-5556 Impastato Cellars, Mandeville – (985) 845-4445 Janie Brown's Restaurant, Lacombe – (985) 882-7201 Jazzy Pete’s Po-Boys, Slidell – (985) 288-0969 Joe's Italian Ristorante, Slidell – (985) 326-8637 Journey East Noodle Bar, Mandeville – (985) 778-0602 Just Chillin', Mandeville – (985) 778-0373 Kenney Seafood, Slidell – (985) 643-2717 Keith's Seafood, Slidell – (985) 643-6166 Koi's Asian Cuisine, Slidell – (985) 288-5923 KY’s Olde Towne Bicycle Shop, Slidell – (985) 641-1911 La Luna Taqueria, Covington – (985) 900-2530 LaLou, Mandeville – (985) 231-7125 Lama's Seafood Market & Eatery, Mandeville – (985) 792-9090 Legit Nutrition, Mandeville – (985) 231-7509 Leonardo's Trattoria & Pizzeria, Mandeville – (985) 778-2550 Lester’s Seafood, Pearl River – (985) 250-9944 Lighthouse Pizza & Daiquiris, Madisonville – (985) 792-3058 Lil Tasta Cajun, Covington – (985) 892-0410 Little Tokyo, Mandeville – (985) 727-1532 Liz's Where Y'at Diner, Mandeville – (985) 626-8477 LOLA, Covington – (985) 892-4992 Los Cantaritos, Slidell – (985) 288-0702 Mandeville Seafood, Mandeville – (985) 624-8552 Marguerite's Cakes, Slidell – (985) 641-5802 Mattina Bella Restaurant, Covington – (985) 892-0708 McClain's Pizzeria, Mandeville – (985) 778-0955 Megumi Sushi Restaurant, Mandeville – (985) 845-1644 Meribo, Covington – (985) 302-5533 Middendorf's Restaurant, Slidell – (985) 771-7777 Mi Mamacita's, Mandeville – (985) 674-1400 Minnie's Daughter Catering & Cafe, Slidell – (985) 326-8189 Morton's Seafood, Madisonville – (985) 845-4970 Mugshots, Covington – (985) 893-2422 Nan's Café & Poboys, Mandeville – (985) 951-2586 Nathan’s Restaurant, Slidell – (985) 643-0443 New Orleans Food & Spirits, Covington – (985) 875-0432 NOLA Southern Grill, Slidell – (985) 201-8200 Nuvolari’s, Mandeville – (985) 626-5619 Old Rail Brewing Co., Mandeville – (985) 612-1828 Old School Eats, St. Tammany Parish – (985) 773-2461 Olde Towne Pizza Company, Slidell – (985) 445-1273 Original Lee’s Hamburgers, Slidell – (985) 641-6895 Oxlot 9, Covington – (985) 400-5663 Palmisano's Catering & Cafe, Covington – (985) 900-2350 Palmetto’s on the Bayou, Slidell – (985) 643-0050 Panera Bread, Covington - (985) 801-0729 Pat’s Seafood Market, Collins Blvd., Covington – (985) 892-7287 Pat’s Seafood Market, Hwy. 21, Covington – (985) 892-7287 Pearl’s Seafood, Slidell – (985) 214-9014 Peck’s Seafood, Slidell – (985) 781-7272 Pepe’s Mexican Kitchen, Covington – (985) 400-5559 Phil's Marina Cafe, Slidell (985) 641-0464 Pho La, Covington – (985) 900-2282 Pizza Platoon, Slidell – (985) 326-5880 Po-Boy Factory, Slidell – (985) 641-4784 Pontchartrain Po-Boys, Mandeville – (985) 626-8188

Pot and Paddle, Covington – (985) 234-9940 Pot and Paddle, Mandeville – (985) 778-0492 Pyre Provisions, Covington – (985) 888-6129 Rakong Thai Restaurant, Covington – (985) 888-1417 Rieger's on the Trace, Mandeville – (504) 232-5348 Restaurant Coté, Slidell – (985) 288-5440 Rock N Blues Cafe, Covington – (985) 892-9949 Rock N Roll Sushi, Slidell – (985) 649-4051 Rue Chow Food Truck, ruechow@yahoo.com Rusty Pelican, Mandeville – (985) 778-0364 S&H Good Eats Cafe, Slidell – (985) 726-4900 Sal & Judy’s, Lacombe – (985) 882-9443 Samurai Dragon, Slidell – (985) 643-9276 Seiler Bar, Covington – (985) 898-0899 Semplice' Pizza, Slidell – (985) 768-1323 Slidell Seafood, Slidell – (985) 643-0901 Sombreros, Covington – (985) 892-5950 Southern Sneaux Sno-balls, Slidell – (985) 273-4570 Southside Cafe, Slidell – (985) 643-6133 Speckled T’s, Slidell – (985) 646-1728 Sticks BBQ, Hwy. 22, Mandeville – (985) 951-2287 Sticks BBQ, Hwy. 59, Mandeville – (985) 951-2277 Sweet Daddy's BBQ, Covington – (985) 898-2166 Sweet Idea, Mandeville – (985) 792-9229 T LeBlanc’s Creole Kitchen, Slidell – (985) 781-8100 T-Rivers Bar & Grill, Madisonville – (985) 845-1711 Tacos and Beer, Slidell – (985) 641-4969 TBT Marina Cantina, Madisonville – (985) 206-5390 Terry Lynn’s Café, Slidell – (985) 641-3500 Thai Orchid Restaurant, Slidell – (985) 781-0240 The Beach House, Mandeville – (985) 624-9331 The Blind Tiger, Covington – (985) 900-2443 The Blind Tiger, Slidell – (985) 707-1082 The Book & The Bean, Mandeville – (985) 237-3655 The Candy Bank, Mandeville – (985) 778-2750 The Chimes, Covington – (985) 892-5396 The Dock at Slidell, Slidell – (985) 326-8882 The English Tea Room, Covington – (985) 898-3988 The Lakehouse, Mandeville – (985) 626-3006 The Lost Cajun, Slidell – (985) 265-4611 The Maple Room, Slidell – (985) 288-5440 The Pizza Man of Covington, Covington – (985) 892-9874 The Shack, Covington - (985) 888-6288 The Wine Garden, Slidell – (985) 201-7415 The Wine Market, Slidell – (985) 781-1177 Theo’s Pizza, Covington – (985) 234-9420 Times Bar & Grill, Mandeville – (985) 626-1161 Times Bar & Grill, Slidell – (985) 639-3335 Toad Hollow Cafe, Covington – (985) 893-8711 Touch of Italy Café, Slidell – (985) 326-8987 Two Blessed Girls Diner, Pearl River – (985) 250-9399 WOW American Eats, Covington – (985) 276-4978 Yee Chinese, Slidell – (985) 641-4940 Yum Yum’s Café, Pearl River – (985) 250-9778 Vera's Seafood, Abita Springs – (985) 327-7829 Vera's Seafood, Slidell – (985) 690-9814 Zea Rotisserie & Bar, Covington – (985) 327-0520

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