The 2017 Best of the Teche winners.

BEAUTY

BEST STYLIST/COLORIST: Candice Louviere

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST: Jud Kilgore

BEST SPA: Spa Almaz

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER: Lisa Migues

BEST SALON/BARBER SHOP: I Love Lucy’s

BEST TANNING SALON: Total Body Concepts

BEST NAIL SALON: Linda’s Nails

 

FOOD & DRINK

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST GUMBO: Bon Creole Seafood

BEST FRENCH BREAD: LeJeune’s Bakery

BEST BOILED CRAWFISH: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST APPETIZERS: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST COFFEE HOUSE: Cooper Street Coffee

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH: Victor’s Cafeteria

BEST BARBECUE: Bon Creole Seafood

BEST FRIED CHICKEN: Duffy’s Diner

BEST FRIED SEAFOOD: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST ITALIAN FOOD: Fratelli’s Italian Grille

BEST DESSERT: Fudge IT

BEST ICE CREAM: Baskin-Robbins

BEST HAMBURGER: Caribbean Ice Company

BEST SALAD: Little River Inn

BEST PO’BOY: Bon Creole Seafood

BEST MEXICAN FOOD: El Mariachi

BEST DONUT: Meche’s Donuts

BEST ASIAN FOOD: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST PATIO OUTDOOR DINING: El Mariachi

BEST SNOWBALL: Snowball Factory

BEST SANDWICH: Fromage

BEST HOTDOG: Viator’s Drive Inn

BEST LUNCH SPOT: Fromage

BEST PIZZA: Paradise Pizza

BEST BAKERY: Guidry’s Cake Shop

BEST CATERER: Sandy’s Place

BEST CHEF: Rebecca Holleman

BEST KID’S MENU: Duffy’s Diner

BEST BUFFET: Landry’s Cajun, Seafood & Steakhouse

BEST STEAK: Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST HOME-COOKED MEAL: Victor’s Cafeteria

BEST BOUDIN: Legnon’s Boucherie

BEST RESTAURANT FOR ROMANTIC DATE: Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse

BEST SUSHI: Bojangles Sushi & Oyster Bar

BEST SEAFOOD: Jane’s Seafood & Chinese

BEST KINGCAKE: Meche’s Donuts

BEST FOOD TRUCK: Cacklin Hens 

BEST ADULT HAPPY HOUR: El Mariachi

BEST MIXED DRINK: Bojangles Sushi & Oyster Bar

BEST CRACKLINS: Legnon’s Boucherie

BEST FROZEN DRINK: TJ’s Daiquiri Depot

BEST WINE SELECTION: Bi-Lo Supermarket

BEST BEER SELECTION: Bi-Lo Supermarket

 

LIFESTYLE

BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION: Rip Van Winkle Gardens

BEST LOCAL EVENT: Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce World Championship Gumbo Cookoff

BEST ADULT DANCE SPOT: Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel 

BEST LOCAL PRODUCT: McIlhenny Co.

BEST DANCE SCHOOL: Franny’s Studio of Dance

BEST CROSSFIT GYM: Crossfit Overhaul

BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DATE: Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse

BEST WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE: Rip Van Winkle Gardens 

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS: Zoosiana/Zoo of Acadiana

BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE: Mr. Lester’s Steakhouse

BEST HEALTH CLUB: The Gym of New Iberia

BEST GOLF COURSE: Sugar Oaks Golf Course

BEST CASINO: Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel

BEST BAR: E & E Sports Bar

BEST GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: The Frosted Apron

 

HOME

BEST CONTRACTOR: Chad Bouton Construction

BEST PAINTER: Troy Toups

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER: Michelle Broussard

BEST STORAGE FACILITY: Fremin’s Mini Storage

BEST HOME DECOR STORE: Sweet Interiors

BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICE: Premiere Carpet Cleaning

BEST HOME CLEANING SERVICE: Erica Pitre

BEST POOL SUPPLY/BUILDER: Backyard Oasis

BEST HVAC: Harris Heating & Cooling

BEST HOME BUILDER: Chad Bouton Construction

BEST FLOORING STORE: Ronnie’s Paint & Flooring

BEST GARDEN/NURSERY STORE: The Landscape Ranch

BEST PLUMBING COMPANY: Beano’s Plumbing

BEST OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS: Lowe’s Home Improvement

BEST FURNITURE STORE: Fremin’s Furniture

BEST CUSTOM CABINETS: Bayou Woodworks

BEST OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT: Romero’s Power Sports LLC

BEST LAWN COMPANY: Elite Lawns LLC

BEST PEST CONTROL: Rudy’s Pest Control

BEST ROOFING COMPANY: Napier Sheet Metal

BEST TREE SERVICE: Bayouside Tree Service

BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX: Reserve at Squirrel Run

 

RETAIL

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP: Arceneaux Ford

BEST AUTO SALES PERSON: Travis McMath

BEST AUTO DEALER FOR NEW CARS: Arceneaux Ford

BEST AUTO DEALER FOR USED CARS: Arceneaux Ford

BEST AUTO BODY SHOP: Musson-Patout Automotive Group

BEST AUTO MECHANIC: Steve Trahan

BEST APPLIANCE STORE: A & A Appliance Center

BEST WESTERN WEAR: Gulotta’s

BEST GROCERY STORE: Bi-Lo Supermarket

BEST FLORIST: Paul’s Flower Shop

BEST APPAREL STORE: Ricki’s

BEST PLACE TO BUY MEAT: Bi-Lo Supermarket

BEST CAR WASH: Get Wet Car Wash

BEST ACCESSORIES: All About You Avon & Gifts

BEST BANK: Community First Bank

BEST OPTICAL SHOP: Evangeline Optical

BEST PHARMACY: L & M Pharmacy

BEST JEWELRY STORE: Allain’s Jewelry

BEST PLACE TO BUY CHILDREN’S CLOTHES: For the Little Ones

BEST ANTIQUE STORE: Chateaux Rustique

BEST HOTEL: Cypress Bayou Casino • Hotel

BEST SPECIAL OCCASION SHOP: All About You Avon & Gifts

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE: Lipari Sporting Goods & Specialties

BEST GIFT STORE: All About You Avon & Gifts

BEST BOAT DEALERSHIP: Himel Marine Sales

BEST WEDDING REGISTRY: Allain’s Jewelry

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

BEST OPTOMETRIST: Dr. Guy Feuer

BEST AFTER SCHOOL CARE: St. Edward School

BEST INSURANCE AGENT: Wendy Lacour; Allstate

BEST ACCOUNTANT: Perry Templeton

BEST DAY CARE: Gingerbread House

BEST HEARING CENTER: Acadiana Hearing Center

BEST HOME HEALTH: Home Instead Senior Care

BEST COUNSELING: Hayes & Hayes Psychotherapy

BEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC: Edie Boudreaux LLC

BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC: Theriot Family Chiropractic Center

BEST ORTHODONTIC CLINIC: Feldman Orthodontics

BEST DOCTOR’S OFFICE: Tiger Dental; Dr. Jason Varnado DDS

BEST AFTER HOURS CLINIC: Iberia Urgent Care

BEST HOSPITAL: Iberia Medical Center

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR: Burt Cestia III; Edward Jones

BEST ARTIST: Paul Schexnayder

BEST BARTENDER: Melanie Trappey

BEST LANDSCAPER: Eric Landry

BEST BOAT SERVICE: Iberia Outboard & Marine Services

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY: Farm Bureau Insurance

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY: Let’s Travel

BEST STAFFING AGENCY: Maxum Resources LLC

BEST LAWYER: Xavier Alexander

BEST LAW FIRM: Haik, Minvielle and Grubbs

BEST PET BOARDING: Dupuy’s Animal Hospital

BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION: Acadiana Hope for a Cure

BEST NURSING HOME: Maison Teche Nursing Home

BEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL: Women’s and Children’s Hospital

BEST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY: Garden View

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC: Iberia Sports & Rehabilitation

BEST HOSPICE: Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice

BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL: New Iberia Senior High School

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL: Highland Baptist Christian School

BEST PET GROOMER: Tammy Talley; Reaux Animal Hospital

BEST REALTOR: Rebecca Ruskoski

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY: McGeeScott Realty

BEST VETERINARIAN: Dr. Lonnie Robichaux

BEST VET CLINIC: Dupuy’s Animal Hospital

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE: Community First Bank

BEST TATTOO/PIERCING PARLOR: Snake Bayou Tattoos

BEST GROCERY CHECK-OUT SERVICE: Bi-Lo Supermarket

BEST DRY CLEANER: Rudy’s Reliable Cleaners

 

SPECIAL AWARDS

BEST PLACE TO WORK: Jeff’s Upholstery Shop

BEST NEW BUSINESS: The Frosted Apron

BEST LOCAL BUSINESS: All About You Avon & Gifts

MOST UNIQUE BUSINESS: Queen City Sign Gypsies