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| Best Restaurant Overall: |
The Dakota Restaurant |
| Best Po’boy: |
Bear’s Restaurant |
| Best Lunch Spot: |
Caffe Caffe |
| Best Late-night Dinners: |
Chili’s Grill & Bar |
| Most Attentive Service: |
The Dakota Restaurant |
| Best New Restaurant: |
Mandina's |
| Best Home Cooking: |
Camellia Cafe |
| Best Steak |
Keith Young’s Steak House |
| Best Seafood: |
Morton’s Seafood Restaurant |
| Best Sunday Brunch: |
The Broken Egg Cafe |
| Best Hamburger: |
The Times Bar & Grill |
| Best Barbecue: |
Sweet Daddy’s |
| Best Gumbo: |
Morton's Seafood Restaurant |
| Best Family Dining: |
Pizza Man of Covington |
| Best Breakfast: |
The Broken Egg Cafe |
| Best Salads: |
Coffee Rani |
| Best Soup: |
Caffe Caffe |
| Best Wings: |
WOW Cafe & Wingery |
| Best Mexican: |
Caretta's Grill |
| Best Italian: |
Sal & Judy’s Restaurant |
| Best Chinese: |
Trey Yuen Cuisine of China |
| Best Sushi: |
Little Tokyo Restaurant |
| Best Thai: |
Thai Pot |
| Best Ethnic/Other: |
Mona’s Cafe |
| Best Pizza: |
The Pizza Man |
| Best Hole-in-the-Wall: |
Coffee's Boiling Pot |
| Most Romantic: |
Nuvolari's |
PEOPLE |
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| Best Chef/Restaurant: |
Pete Kusiw/Junipers |
| Best Caterer: |
LA Grill |
Best Local Artist: TIE
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James Michalopuolos
Abby Miller |
Best Author: TIE
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Pam Lott
Erika Spindler |
| Best Columnist: |
Dora Ochoa |
| Best Local Band: |
Five Finger Discount |
Best Teacher/School: TIE
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Diana Ard/Woodlake Elementary
Claire Carley/Fountainbleu High |
| Best Spiritual Leader: |
Fr. Beau Charbonnet/St. Anselm |
| Best Massage Therapist: |
Annick Juneau/Oasis Day Spa |
| Best Bartender/Bar: |
Trey Gautreaux/The Tap Room |
| Best Coach/School: |
Kristy Melancon/Mandeville |
| Best Community Leader: |
Kevin Davis |
| Best Physician: |
Dr. Shaun Carpenter |
| Best Chiropractor: |
Dr. Mark Schroeder |
| Best Veterinarian: |
Dr. Ashley Geoghegan |
| Best Nurse: |
Sal Randazzo/Lakeview ER |
| Best Dentist: |
Dr. Charles Schof |
Sweets And Treats |
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| Best Cakes: |
Zoë’s Bakery |
| Best Desserts: |
Zoë’s Bakery |
| Best Ice Cream: |
Marble Slab Creamery |
Best Bakery: TIE
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Zoë’s Bakery
Mandeville Bake Shop |
| Best Candy Shop: |
The Fresh Market |
| Best Snowball: |
Papa Sam's |
Bars And Drinks |
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| Best Wine Selection: |
Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket |
| Best Bar Food: |
The Tap Room |
| Best Sports Bar: |
WOW Café & Wingery |
| Best Coffee: |
PJ’s Coffee & Tea Company |
Best Martini Bar: TIE
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Boulé Prime House
Cru Wine Boutique |
| Best Margaritas: |
Carreta's Grill |
| Best Beer Selection: |
The Tap Room |
| Best Happy Hour: |
Chili’s Grill & Bar |
| Best Daiquiris: |
New Orleans Original |
Shopping |
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| Best Seafood Market: |
Mandeville Seafood |
| Best Meat Market: |
Saia’s Super Meat Market |
| Best Fruit Stand/Vegetable Market: |
French Market Produce |
| Best Ladies Boutique: |
The Villa |
| Best Gift Shop: |
Arabella Fine Gifts & Home Decor |
| Best Store for Shoes: |
Joe's Family Shoe Store |
Best Men’s Clothing Store: TIE
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H.W. Rosenblum's
Perlis |
| Best Outdoor Gear Shop: |
Massey's Professional Outfitters |
| Best Antique Shop: |
The Past Restored |
| Best Children’s Clothing: |
Mome |
| Best Garden Center: |
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse |
| Best Supermarket: |
Rouse's Supermarket |
| Best Wine Shop: |
Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket |
| Best Bookstore: |
Barnes & Noble |
| Best Teen Clothing: |
Frock Candy |
| Best Home Decor: |
Lagniappe Home Accents |
| Best Place to Purchase Furniture: |
American Factory Direct |
Sports And Recreation |
| Best Golf Course: |
Money Hill Golf & Country Club |
| Best Place to Camp: |
Fairview State Park |
| Best Health Club: |
Franco’s Athletic Club |
| Best Place to Run: |
Lakefront |
| Best High School Rivalry: |
Mandeville High vs. Fontainebleau High |
| Best Tennis Courts: |
Franco’s Athletic Club |
| Best Swim Club: |
Franco’s Athletic Club |
| Best Bike Trails: |
The Trace |
| Best Public Park: |
Bogue Falaya |
| Best Place to Walk Your Dog: |
Lakefront |
| Best Tourist Attraction: |
Global Wildlife Center |
| Best Place to Go on a Date: |
Lakefront |
| Best Spot to See the Sunset: |
Lakefront |
| Best Bed & Breakfast: |
Annadele’s Plantation |
Services: |
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| Best Spa: |
Oasis Day Spa |
| Best Hair Salon: |
Paris Parker Salon & Spa |
| Best Barber Shop: |
Paris Parker Salon & Spa |
| Best Nail Salon: |
Paris Parker Salon & Spa |
Best Mechanic: TIE
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Covington Automotive
Tire World |
| Best Childcare: |
The Learning Tree |
| Best Photographer: |
Steve Randon Studio |
| Best Florist: |
Wegmann’s Florist |
| Best Bank: |
Capitol One |
| Best Mortgage Company: |
NOLA Lending |
| Best Car Wash: |
Blue Harbor Point Car Wash |
| Best Hospital: |
St. Tammany Parish Hospital |
| Best School: |
St. Scholastica |
Arts And Entertainment |
| Best Local Theater Production: |
Playmaker's |
| Best Art Gallery: |
Brunner Gallery |
| Best Movie Theater: |
Hollywood Theaters |
| Best Place to Listen to Live Music: |
The Tap Room |
| Best Place to Go Dancing: |
Ruby’s Roadhouse |
| Best Parade: |
Krewe of Orpheus |
| Best Charity Fundraiser: |
Chef Soirée |
| Best Small Town Festival: |
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival |