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Thanks. Again.

On behalf of the entire Banner family, I would like to thank you for choosing Banner Ford as the Northshore’s Best Automotive Dealership for 2014.

We are very proud to have received this honor once again and pledge to you, our customers, to work hard to live up to the standard of excellence that you’ve come to expect from Banner Ford.

Come visit us today and find out why the Banner Way, is a Better Way!

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Nightlife

People

Shopping

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42 categories—see page 13

38 categories—see page 18

Services

Sports & Leisure

Arts & Entertainment

36 categories—see page 23

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Dr. Bob Hancock, Winner of The Northshore’s South Paws

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With an open voting process, anyone interested in the program can vote for any locally-owned business. Once someone is registered online, he or she has the flexibility to vote in one category, in a select few, or in all 189. And of course, the process is 100 percent objective. Advertising in Sophisticated Woman is not a prerequisite to winning.

This year, we had thousands of people register to vote in the Northshore’s Best—a testament to our loyal readers and their passion for the companies they love. Congratulations to our 2014 winners and a special thanks to all of you who’ve helped make the program a success over the last decade.

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today. The area had yet to be impacted by the population boom in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Highway 190 was a two-lane road through the heart of Mandeville, Madisonville was still considered “the country,” and anyone who would have suggested an exit on Fremaux Ave. would have been laughed out of town.

In order to meet the population explosion over the last decade, subdivisions have been built, schools have opened and virtually every type of business has been introduced into the area. There is perhaps no better gauge of the growth in the business community than our Northshore’s Best awards.

As part of Sophisticated Woman Magazine’s 20th anniversary in 2005, then-editor Francie Unger and publisher Joanne Gallinghouse created The Northshore’s Best to recognize and honor local businesses. As the only Northshore readers’ choice program, what started with 93 categories has since expanded into 189.

Today, as part of the magazine’s 30th anniversary, we are pleased to present our 10th—and largest edition—of The Northshore’s Best in this 32-page, stand-alone guide.

Throughout the years, our goal has been to give our readers a voice—to identify those businesses that excel in delivering products and services to our community.

As a reflection of the growth and diversity of the Northshore, categories now include Indoor Recreation Facilities, Concierge Services, Acting Schools and CrossFit. I’m not even sure that CrossFit was an exercise program ten years ago!

There have been many long-time businesses that continue to impress our readers with their commitment to excellence. In fact, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket, Saia’s Super Meat Market, Coffee Rani and Broken Egg Café have been perennial winners in their respective specialties. Other categories have fierce rivalries, with two or three businesses taking turns capturing top honors every few years. Recently, some companies have even employed competitive “get out the vote” efforts to win the coveted Northshore’s Best title.

Almost everywhere you go throughout the area—from doctors’ offices to car washes—if a business has received The Northshore’s Best recognition in the past, you are going to know it. They proudly display The Northshore’s Best logo in plaques and certificates, marketing materials and signage.

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Restaurants Overall

Gallagher’s Grill

Atmosphere

Del Porto

Bakery

Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery

Bang for the Buck

The Chimes

Barbecue

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (Covington)

Breakfast

Broken Egg Café

Burger

Times Grill

Café

Coffee Rani

Chinese

Trey Yuen

Local Coffee Shop

Abita Roasting Company

French

La Provence

Frozen Yogurt Pinkberry Greek/Lebanese

Alabasha

Hole in the Wall

Hook’d Up Bar and Grill

Ice Cream

Bop’s Frozen Custard

Italian

Sal and Judy’s

Mexican

La Carreta (Mandeville)

Most Romantic

Del Porto

New

Ox Lot 9

Outdoor

The Beach House

Pizza

Mellow Mushroom

Po-Boy

Bears (Covington)

Power Lunch

N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis

Salads

Coffee Rani

Seafood

Crabby Shack

Service Dakota Smoothies

Live Fit Smoothies

Snowball

Just Chillin’

Steak

Keith Young’s Steakhouse

Sunday Brunch

Broken Egg Café

Sushi

Megumi (Mandeville)

Tea

English Tea Room

Thai

Thai Spice

Vietnamese

Northshore Empress

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Best Burger

Best Breakfast & Best Sunday Brunch

Best Tea

Times Grill

Broken Egg Café

English Tea Room

1896 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-626-1161 1827 Front Street | Slidell 985-639-3335

200 Girod Street Mandeville, LA 985-231-7125 Find us on Facebook

734 E. Rutland St. | Covington 985-898-3988 englishtearoom.com

Best Hole in the Wall

Best Frozen Yogurt

Best Mexican & Best Margarita

Hook’d Up Bar and Grill

Pinkberry

La Carreta (Mandeville)

100 Marina Del Ray Drive Madisonville | 985-845-8119 hookdupbarandgrill.com

3460 Highway 190 | Mandeville 985-612-7306 pinkberry.com

1200 W. Causeway Approach Mandeville I 985-624-2990 lacarretamandeville.com

Best Smoothie

Best Restaurant Overall

Best Atmosphere & Most Romantic

Live Fit Smoothies

Gallagher’s Grill

Del Porto

3925 Highway 59 | Mandeville 985-630-1157 LiveFitSmoothies.com

509 South Tyler St. | Covington 985-892-9992 | gallaghersgrill.com

501 E. Boston Street | Covington 985-875-1006 delportoristorante.com

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Nightlife Bar Overall

Columbia Street Tap Room

Bar Food

Columbia Street Tap Room

Bartender

Scott Stierwalt (Ox Lot 9)

Beer Selection

The Chimes

Daiquiri

Daiquiris and Creams

Girls Night Out

Painting with a Twist

Happy Hour

N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis

Live Music Venue

Columbia Street Rock-N-Blues Café

Margarita

La Carreta (Mandeville)

Martini

N’Tini’s Steak and Martinis

Place to go Dancing

Columbia Street Tap Room

Sports Bar

The Chimes

Wine Bar

Winos and Tacos

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Best Girls Night Out

N’tini’s Steak & Martinis

2121 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-626-6272 paintingwithatwist.com/mandeville

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Painting with a Twist

People Kelly Kivico, ACA

OB/GYN

Vicki Steen, MD, FACOG

Local Artist

Elizabeth Impastato

Oncologist

Jack E. Saux III, MD

Attorney

Jessica L. Karr

Optometrist

Katie Kimble Wonch, OD

Local Author

Erica Spindler

Oral Surgeon

Craig J. Brandner, DDS

Cardiologist

Farhad X. Aduli, MD, FACC

Orthodontist

William R. Ledoux, DDS

Chef/ Restaurant

Jeffrey Hansell/Ox Lot 9

Orthopedist

Reese Plauche, MD

Chiropractor

Jeff Miller, DC

Pediatrician

Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP

Cosmetic Surgeon

Michele Cooper, MD

Personal Trainer

CPA

Patrick Gros, CPA

Tristan Martin (Stone Creek Club and Spa)

Dermatologist

Emily Grieshaber, MD

Dentist

Herb Flood, DDS

Fertility Physician

Peter Y. Lu, MD

Financial Advisor

Paul Snow

Insurance Agent

C.J. Ladner

Internist

David D. Tran, MD

Hair Colorist

Christina Foster (Paris Parker)

Americano Sour

Makeup Artist

Natalie Cogan (About Face)

Hair Stylist

RECIPE BY SCOTT STEIRWALT OF OX LOT 9

DURING THOSE sweltering gulf summers, it is important to pace yourself when imbibing. For this reason, I’m a huge proponent of low-proof cocktails. This recipe is an example of something I might whip up for a guest during peak heat. Dolin Blanc is available at Acquistapace’s, just ask Adam to point you towards the vermouth section. Cappelletti is harder to find. Aperol or Campari are fine substitutes, but be mindful of your bitter levels. Aperol is sweeter and Campari is more bitter.

Photo by Stephen De Vries

Acupuncturist

Pharmacist/Pharmacy Jerry Braswell/Braswell Drugs Phlebologist

Randall S. Juleff, MD

Physical Therapist

Matt Slimming, PT

Physician

Vern Palmisano, MD

Psychologist

Michelle Boze, Psy.D.

Psychiatrist

Gordon Blundell, MD

Local Radio Personality Charles Dowdy Real Estate Agent

Felicity Kahn (Mauti Meredith Scoggin)

Don Paul Leblanc (Paris Parker)

Spiritual Leader

Massage Therapist

Cerenna Timphony (Franco’s O Spa)

Pastor Steve Robinson (Church of the King)

Teacher/School

Greg Homer (Christ Episcopal)

Mediator

Mark Myers

Tutor

Neurologist

Rex Houser, MD

Ann Barré (Huntington Learning Center)

Nurse Practitioner

Pamela Egan, FNP

Veterinarian

Bob Hancock, DVM, MS, DACVS

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Twist orange peels into shaker and drop. Add ice and shake. Double strain into chilled cocktail glass. Forget the garnish and drink up! Cheers!

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Americano Sour 1.5 oz Dolin Blanc Vermouth 1.5 oz Cappelletti Aperitivo .75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice .5 oz simple syrup (1:1 ratio sugar:water) 2 orange peels (1” x 2” each) 1 dash of Angostura bitters

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Best Financial Advisor

Best Mediator

Best OB/GYN

Paul Snow Snow Financial Group

Mark A. Myers

Vicki L. Steen, MD, FACOG Women’s Health & Wellness

389 HWY. 21 | Suite 402-B Madisonville | 985-792-5232 paulsnow.com

Resolutions by Mark A. Myers, P.L.C. Offices in Slidell, Mandeville and New Orleans | 985-768-9015 resolutionsadr.com

Best Optometrist

Best Photographer

Best Chiropractor

Katie Kimble Wonch, OD Infinite Vision

Heidi Bowers Heidi Bowers Photography

Dr. Jeff Miller

3601 Hwy. 190 East | Mandeville 985-892-1228 | getinfinitevision.com

509 East Boston St. | Covington 985-892-0244 | heidibowers.com

3441 East Causeway Approach Suite D | Mandeville | 985-626-0999 mandevillechiropractor.com

Best Internist

Best Acupuncturist

Best Fertility Physician

David D. Tran, MD

Kelly Kiviko, ACA The Healing Point, LLC

Peter Y. Lu, MD

141 N. New Hampshire Street Covington | 985-796-2154 kellykivikioacupuncture.com

800 North Causeway Blvd.

Suite 2 C | Mandeville 1-800-433-9009 | FertilityInstitute.com

121 Lakeview Circle | Suite A Covington | 985-400-LIVE (5483) dtheals.com

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77 Starbrush Circle | Covington 985-893-0995

Integrated Spine & Disc

The Fertility Institute

Love Your Pet! The Northshore’s Best has a few categories representing our pets and how to care for them. Here are some things you can do to show your pet some love!

Walk your pet along the Mandeville Lakefront or nearby dog park. They love the exercise and the socialization!

A healthy pet is a happy pet. Make sure they receive regular check ups from the veterinarian, like The Northshore’s Best winner, Dr. Bob Hancock of South Paws.

Speaking of health, feeding your pet a proper diet, as recommended by your vet, is a great way to show them how much you love them.

Regularly bathe, groom and pay attention to their needs. Spend time with them!

If you have to leave town without your furry friends, ensure that they are well-cared for by sending them to a recommended pet boarder like Camp Bow Wow.

The Northshore’s Best Phlebologist

The only board certified Phlebologist, vein doctor, on the Northshore.

Dr. Randall S. Juleff is triple board certified in Phlebology, General Surgery and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery with over 20 years of experience. Over that period of time, he has treated hundreds of patients with venous disorders in addition to caring for patients with a wide range of cardiac, thoracic and vascular diseases.

This allowed for experience that has, over the years, developed his mandate of precise patient evaluation followed by caring and skillful treatment. His current Covington practice resounds with these attitudes where patient care comes first and patient satisfaction is a must.

Dr. Juleff’s goal is to provide patients with safe, leading edge, minimally invasive vein and aesthetic care in a comfortable non-hospital setting.

Dr. Emily Grieshaber Specializing in diseases of the Skin, Skin Surgery & Skin Cancer Voted 2014 Northshore’s Best Dermatologist

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Best Cosmetic Surgeon

Best Physician

Best Insurance Agent

Michele Cooper, MD

Vern Palmisano, MD Ochsner Health Center

C. J. Ladner

1000 Ochsner Blvd.

Covington | 985-875-2828 Ochsner.org

1972 N. Hwy 190 | Covington 985-892-5030 cjladner.com

Best Makeup Artist

Best Orthodontist

Best Attorney

Natalie Cogan (About Face)

William R. Ledoux, DDS

Jessica L. Karr

3441 E. Causeway Appr. | Suite M Mandeville | 985-727-1887 aboutfaceco.com

260 Dalwill Drive | Mandeville 985-674-1500

Attorney At Law

Best Pediatrician

Best Real Estate Agent

Best Oral Surgeon

Joshua LeBlanc, MD, FAAP LeBlanc Pediatrics

Felicity Kahn Mauti Meredith Scoggin Properties

Craig Brandner, DDS

1100 N. Causeway Blvd. | Suite 104 Mandeville | 985-674-2227 leblancpediatrics.com

1131 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-867-8670 | felicitykahn.com

1090 West Causeway Approach Mandeville | 985-626-6163 michelecoopermd.com

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State Farm

200 N. Columbia St. | Covington 985-892-2350

220 Dalwill Drive | Suite 102 Mandeville | 985-624-4411 2364 E. Gause Blvd. | Slidell 985-847-0104 | slidelloralsurgery.com

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Congratulations Jack E. Saux III, M.D. Voted Northshore’s Best Oncologist Three Consecutive Years

Infinite Vision

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DR. KATIE KIMBLE WONCH has been practicing optometry in Louisiana for over 10 years.

Her family eye care practice, Infinite Vision, is committed to improving vision for infants, toddlers and school-age children as well as adults and seniors.

Dr. Katie specializes in vision development and vision therapy, which involve treatment of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning. As a developmental optometrist, Dr. Katie is able to give insights that can often open the door to treatment when nothing else will.

A new addition to Infinite Vision, retinal imaging technology, allows Dr. Katie to see the patient’s retina without the use of dilating drops. Patients are able to view the images with the doctor and can leave the office without the side effects of blurred vision and light sensitive eyes.

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In keeping with the latest research on vision CY development, Dr. Katie has been able to sucCMY cessfully decrease the rate of myopia proK gression in many of her patients. She is also an annual featured lecturer at LSU Health Sciences Center, along with several other regional hospitals.

Dr. Katie’s office is located at 3601 Hwy. 190 in Mandeville, next to Starbucks. For more information, call 985-892-1228, or visit getinfinitevision.com.

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LOCATIONS

20 Starbrush Circle Covington, LA 985.871.6020

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Shopping Activewear

Massey’s Professional Outfitters

Frames Gordon’s

Produce Rouses

Antiques

Clayton House Marketplace

Fresh Seafood

Mandeville Seafood

Men’s Clothing

Perlis

Baby Store

Baby’s Corner

Furniture

American Factory Direct

Shoes

Joe’s Family Shoe Store

Bargain Shopping

Style Encore

Hardware Store

Ace Hardware (Mandeville)

Specialty Foods

Oil and Vinegar

Bikes

The Spokesman

Health Food

The Nutrition Company

Sporting Goods

Massey’s Professional Outfitters

Bookstore

Bayou Booksellers

Home Décor (Tie)

Sunglasses

Sunglass Hut Mandeville

Bridal Shop

Southern Bridal

The French Mix and Niche Modern Home

Convenience Store

Blue Harbor Pointe

Jewelry (Fashion)

Turkoyz

Car Dealership

Banner Ford

Jewelry (Fine)

Boudreaux’s Fine Jewelers

Children’s Clothing

Fashions for Kids

King Cake

Nonna Randazzo’s Italian Bakery

Garden Center

Garden Spot of Mandeville

Lingerie Store

Bra Genie

Gifts (Tie)

All Wrapped Up and Das Schulerhaus

Meat

Saia’s Super Meat Market

Medical Supplies

Northlake Medical Supply

Fabric

Fabrics Second to None

Pharmacy

Braswell Drugs

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Supermarket Rouses T-shirts

Fleurty Girl

Teen Store

Paisley

T’ween Store

Blossom Girl

Wine Store

Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket

Women’s Clothing

Columbia Street Mercantile

Best Local Baby Store

Joe’s Family Shoe Store

Baby’s Corner

1814 N. Causeway Blvd. | Suite 4 Mandeville | 985-626-5633 joesfamilyshoes.com

70448 Highway 21 | Covington 985-892-5300 thebabyscorner.com

Best Bargain Shopping

Style Encore 4244 Highway 22 I Suite 3 Mandeville I 985-674-7776 style-encoremandeville.com

Best Local Lingerie Shop

Best Place to Buy Meat

Bra Genie

Saia’s Super Meat Market

2881 Hwy. 190 | Mandeville 985-951-8638 bragenie.com

2225 Florida St. | Mandeville 985-626-9724

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Best Home Décor

Best Local Children’s Clothing

Best Home Décor

Niche Modern Home

Fashions For Kids

The French Mix

1901 Hwy. 190 | Suite 3 Mandeville | 985-624-4045

Children’s Clothiers

1868 N. Causeway Blvd.

Mandeville, LA | (985) 626-4848 fashionsforkids.net

228 Lee Lane | Covington 985-809-3152 shopthefrenchmix.com

Best Gifts

All Wrapped Up 800 Asbury Drive | Mandeville 985-778-2041

Best Fresh Seafood

Best Florist

Best Teen Store

Mandeville Seafood

Ambiance Flowers

Paisley

2020 Highway 59 | Mandeville 985-624-8552 mandevilleseafoodmarket.com

1731 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-674-4100 ambianceflowersforalloccasions.com

2180 N. Causeway Blvd.

Suite 10 | Mandeville | 985-727-7880 facebook.com/paisley-boutique

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Our Exquisite Fancy Yellow Diamond Collection

4550 Louisiana 22 | Mandeville | 985-626-1666 | BoudreauxsJewelers.com

6111 Pinnacle Pkwy., Covington 985.809.1693 • Louisiana.oilandvinegarusa.com

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Mandeville Baton Rouge Long Beach (985) 871-0300 - Mon– Sat 10am – 8pm Sun 1–5pm - www.afd-furniture.com

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Services Acting School

Creating U

Car Wash

Blue Harbor Pointe

Child Care

Planet Kids Academy

Catering

Chris Folse, Carpool Caterer

Children’s Haircut

Stadium Cuts

Cleaning Service

Tidy Heidi

Concierge Service Omega Cooking School/Classes Culinary Kids Dance Studio

Northlake Academy of Dance

Day Spa

Stone Creek Club and Spa

Elementary School (Private)

Christ Episcopal School

Elementary School (Public)

Madisonville Elementary

Financial Institution

Whitney Bank

Florist

Ambiance Flowers

Hair Removal

Wax’d

Hair Salon

Paris Parker Salon

High School (Private) Saint Paul’s School High School (Public)

Mandeville High School

Home Health

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Home Health

Home Repair/Service

American Do All

Hospice

St. Tammany Hospital Hospice

Hospital

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

Kids’ Party Venue

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Best Kids’ Party Venue & Cooking School

Best Wedding Venue

Best Printer/Copier Service

Culinary Kids

The Southern Hotel

Speedway Printing

428 E. Boston Street | Covington 844-866-1907 | southernhotel.com

2575 N. Causeway Blvd.

Mandeville | 985-626-0032 speedwayprinting.net

Best Elementary School (Private)

Best Mechanic Shop

3441 East Causeway Approach Suite G | Mandeville | 985-727-5553 culinarykidsns.com

Best High School (Private)

Saint Paul’s School

Christ Episcopal School

917 S. Jahncke Avenue | Covington 985-892-3200 stpauls.com

Greg Homer

1806 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-626-8538 tireworldccc.com

Best Mani-Pedi Spa

Best Caterering

Best Hair Removal

LA Nails

Chris Folse, Carpool Caterer

Wax’d

2482 Florida Street | Mandeville 985-727-9937

1600 W. Causeway Approach | Suite 5 Mandeville | 985-778-2668

1675 Hwy. 190 | Mandeville 985-778-2005 | waxdbody.com

Best Teacher

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80 Christwood Blvd. | Covington 985-871-9902 christepiscopalschool.org

Tire World Car Care Center

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Landscape Services

Smoketree Landscaping

Mani-Pedi Spa

LA Nails

Mechanic Shop

Tire World Car Care Center

Mortgage Lender

CrossCountry Mortgage

Music School

Northlake Academy of Music

Pet Boarding Camp Bow Wow Photographer

Heidi Bowers

Printer/Copier Service Speedway Printing Real Estate Company Keller Williams Senior Living Facility

The Trace

Tanning Salon

Private Beach

Urgent Care Facility

Tchefuncta Urgent Care

Wedding Venue

The Southern Hotel

INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY C ARE • REST & RESPITE

Best Tanning Salon

Private Beach 2180 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville 985-674-2326 | private-beach.com

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Outdoor Living that Northshore residents are bit spoiled when it comes to fun family outings. Here are some outdoor activities you can participate in year-round!

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Playgrounds like the Kids Konnection on Koop Drive in Mandeville are a great way to get your kids out of the house and into the great outdoors.

Practice your backhand on a public court, or check out the beautiful facilities at The Northshore’s Best winner, Stone Creek!

BIKE TRAILS

Spend time outdoors and beautify your yard at the same time! Get some help from Northshore’s Best winners, the Garden Spot or

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Bikes are the perfect family activity to get some exercise or get from point A to point B.

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The Northshore is home to many wonderful fishing spots, including the newly built St. Tammany Fishing Pier in Slidell.

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The Tangi Trail and St. Tammany Trace are wonderful staples of our Northshore community.

We are lucky to have so many state parks within the Northshore Community. You can go camping for a weekend in Fontainebleau State Park, or simply spend the day on the beach!

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In summer months, you can see people boating, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and participating in a plethora of water activities.

Our mild weather is perfect for golf at courses like the Northshore’s Best winner, Beau Chêne.

FISHING

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS When in doubt, be a local tourist! Places like Global Wildlife, Instagator Ranch and Swamp Tours offer educational entertainment for tourists and locals alike.

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Sports & Leisure Barre Studio

Pure Barre

Bed and Breakfast

Annadele’s Plantation

Camping Spot

Fontainebleau State Park

CrossFit Studio

CrossFit Mandeville

Fitness Studio

Fit Camp Training Studios

Golf Course

Beau Chêne

Health Club

Stone Creek Club and Spa

Indoor Recreation Facility

Playmakers Indoor Sports

Kickboxing

9Round Fitness and Kickboxing

Kids Summer Camp

Franco’s

Pilates

Pilates Bodies

Place to Run

The Mandeville Lakefront

Public Park Kids

Connection Koop Drive

Swim Club

Franco’s Fins

Tennis Courts

Stone Creek Club and Spa

Tourist Attraction

Global Wildlife

Yoga

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Best CrossFit Studio

Best Pilates

Best Yoga

CrossFit Mandeville

Pilates Bodies

Just Breathe Yoga

4240 Highway 22 | Suite 3 | Mandeville 985-792-7240 | cfmandeville.com

711 E. Boston Street | Covington 985-249-8483 pilates-bodies.com

339 Girod St. | Mandeville 985-264-0200 justbreatheyogamandeville.com

Best Fitness Studio

Best Barre Studio

Best Indoor Recreation Facility

FITCAMP Training Studios

Pure Barre Mandeville

Playmakers Indoor Sports

105 Campbell Avenue | Suite 3 Mandeville | 985-290-9757

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800 Windward Drive | Covington 985-898-2809 playmakersindoor.com

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30 Minute, Full Body Workout, With a Trainer Personal Attention Without the High Price

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Visit Stone Creek today to discover why!

Best Health Club Fourth year

Best Day Spa

the Spa at Stone Creek — Fifth year in-a-row

Non-members are welcome!

Best Tennis Courts Fifth year in-a-row

Best Personal Trainer Tristan Martin

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Arts & Entertainment

Best Local Band

Four Unplugged Ricky Windhorst

Art Gallery

Impastato Art Gallery

Local Band

Four Unplugged

Charity Event

Chef Soirée

Parade

Mystic Krewe of Olympia

Local Radio Station

The Lake 94.7

Small Town Festival

Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival

Local Theater Group

Playmakers, Inc

985-789-7069 fourunplugged.com

Best Local Artist/Art Gallery

Impastato Gallery & Art Therapy Elizabeth Impastato

7039 Hwy. 190 | Covington, LA (985) 778-5338 ImpastatoGallery.com

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Look Good & Feel Good!

Total Beauty Inside & Out!

EGAN WELLNESS • Preventive Medicine • Natural Hormone Replacement • Customized Nutrition

Pamela Egan, Northshore’s Best Nurse Practitioner - 2 Years in a Row

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Lusious Lips and

Botox ® “I could not have been more pleased with my lips and Botox® services.

My face and lips look so natural : NOT fake.”

-Julie H.

MEDICAL SPA AESTHETICS • Facials • Chemical Peels • Microdermabrasion • Waxing (Including Brazilian) • Collagen P.I.N. (Microneedling) • Venus Freeze™ • Botox® • Image Skin Care Products • Facial Fillers:

Ultra Juvederm XP®, Radiesse®, Belotero®

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Pamela B. Egan, MN, NP, CS, CDE MS, Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine Fellow, American Academy Anti-Aging & Functional Medicine PamelaEgan.com

Brian Strand, MD, FACS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon DrBrianStrand.com

Call about “Aesthetic Friday Specials”!

Come meet our new Aesthetician, Nicole Carline.

THE MED SPA

Egan Wellness Clinic

1116 West 21st Avenue Covington, LA 70433

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summer camp, poolside movies, waterslides, music, games and prizes!

JOIN BEFORE APRIL 30 AND RECEIVE YOUR INVITATION TO THE

Summer Kick-Off Party and become eligible to

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