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Fall 2005
 On our cover this issue: Located since 1989 on Perkins Road between Acadian and College, Thai Kitchen has attracted many fans over the years with its light, deliciously spiced food and exotic atmosphere. Read more...
 A-1 Vacuum Cleaner boasts the area's largest selection of new vacuum cleaners, and provides parts, repairs, and accessories. Read more...
 The Arthritis Association of Louisiana is the only local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through continuing community service, education and support of research for the control and ultimate cure of arthritis and related diseases. Read more...
 "We're not trying to be the biggest, just the best," says Randy Story, owner of Awnings by Design. An eleven-year veteran of the awning field, Randy has designed and built awnings for famed establishments as well as countless residences. Read more...
 The Chamber of Greater Baton Rouge recently reorganized the Small Business Council to increase its commitment to the success of smaller firms in the area. The Small Business Council was formed in the 1990s to develop programs to promote and assist small businesses. Read more...
 Last issue's Business Profiles' interview with Ed Buggs inspired so many spirited responses we thought we'd invite Ed back to ask the question: What's Bugging Ed Buggs? Read more...
 Chris LeBlanc simply is the best guitarist and most versatile performer you are likely to see in Baton Rouge on any given night. LeBlanc delivers a clean, natural blend of blues, rock and some country styles without a hint of pretentiousness. He writes his own music, so he is careful to avoid uninspired imitations of other people's songs. LeBlanc prefers to dig into the root feeling of the music and reinterpret it in his own way. Read more...
 There's nothing plain about the plain-flavored yogurt at Counter Culture. "You just have to try it," says owner/manager Brooks Gold, "it's hard to describe." He's right. Instantly, your mouth is hit with something sinfully creamy. And the flavor? It's both sweet and tangy, the way real yogurt tastes. Read more...
 "I'm living proof that writing can be taught," says Chuck Hustmyre, a retired Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent who is now a respected author and investigative journalist with over 200 articles published nationwide. Read more in this fascinating interview...
 "We've built what we believe is the best laser tag facility in the country if not the world," says Davor Franicevich, owner of the monumental new Laser Tag of Baton Rouge on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Industry pioneer Erik Guthrie agrees, calling Davor's creation "the new Mecca" of laser tag. Read more...
 Longridge Luxury Apartments is an exemplary complex located off Sherwood Forest Boulevard on cozy Longridge Avenue. Noted for its signature services and intimate surroundings, Longridge offers a warm, intriguing and stylish alternative to impersonal megacomplexes. Read more...
 LSU Fights Terror at Home and Abroad: Whenever terrorist attacks occur throughout the world today, the emergency personnel responding to the crises are likely to have been trained in the Baton Rouge area. Read more...
 Comfortable, convenient and affordable, the Oaks of Kingsbridge apartment community has the relaxing atmosphere of a country setting in the south side of Baton Rouge. Read more...
 Filled with the sights and the sounds of Hollywood, Scott Innes' Scoop n Doo ice cream shop is "A Little Taste of Hollywood" right off Airline Highway in Prairieville. Read more...
 The Vineyard Bar on Coursey Boulevard is a Baton Rouge icon, a friendly place with great vibes, great music, and great food. Read more...
 "You want it, we got it," says Kelly Wallin, repeating the mantra from his television commercials. Sitting in his office at Wallin's Autoplex on Airline Highway, Kelly has the confident demeanor of a used car dealer who can back up his product with years of customer satisfaction. Read more...
 Youth Oasis is both a homeless shelter for children and a transitional living facility for young adults. "We are the only shelter in Baton Rouge that will accept unaccompanied children from the ages of 10 to 17 who are homeless or at risk for being homeless," explains Alvin Smith, executive director. Read more...
 "In the beginning it was just striping," says Tim Cushionberry, owner of Zebra Parking Lot Maintenance Company, Inc. "We had just one truck, and we wore referee shirts and black pants. That's where the name 'Zebra' came from." Eleven years later the referee shirts have long been replaced by safety orange, and 'Zebra' has grown into one of the premiere parking lot maintenance companies in the nation. Read more...
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Winter 2004-05
 CiCi's Pizza is our cover feature again this issue. So what's new with CiCi's Pizza? Catering! CiCi's is now venturing into this different aspect of the pizza business. Read more...
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana is the only local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through continuing community service, education and support of research for the control and ultimate cure of arthritis and related diseases. Read more...
 Both locally and across the country, the glass art of Duncan Tooley's Dazzle Glazz is prized for its originality, detail, and beauty. Every piece is a signed original work of art and the dazzle is guaranteed! Read more...
 This is not your average dollar store. Visitors to Dollar Station are frequently amazed at the quality and selection of merchandise available. Read more...
 Express Baton Rouge is one of over 435 franchises of Express Personnel Services worldwide. As an affiliate of one of the nation's largest personnel services, Express has the resources, experience, and expertise to provide its clients with complete satisfaction. Read more...
 The Elizabethan Gallery is a family-run, full service art gallery and custom framing store. Owner Liz Walker entered the art and frame business in 1978, and her impeccable taste and creative, personalized service has ensured her success ever since. Read more...
 Have you tried The Himalayas yet? If you do, you'll want to return. With plenty of flavor-packed selections and a vibe that's pleasing and calm, the Himalayas is a great stop for an affordable buffet lunch, a cozy dinner for two, or a night out with the family. Read more...
 Do you want to stop smoking? Lose weight? Become a more effective salesperson or leader? Control your stress? For many people, hypnotherapy such as that provided by Infinity Hypnosis is an effective method of achieving those goals. Read more...
 Matt Levine interviews Rabbi Barry Weinstein, who leads the congregation at Temple B'nai Israel. Read more...
The publisher sits down for an interview with Ed Buggs, the satin-voiced radio host whose provocative talk show airs Monday through Friday on AM 1300BR. Read more...
 Meet Stephen Moret, the dynamic, accomplished, and formidably intelligent problem-solver at the helm of Baton Rouge's Chamber of Commerce. Read more...
Comfortable, convenient and affordable, the Oaks of Kingsbridge apartment community has the relaxing atmosphere of a country setting in the south side of Baton Rouge. Read more...
 "Every day I count my lucky stars," says K.W. Kennon, the amiable proprietor and caretaker of renowned Shadetree Inn in scenic St. Francisville. "I know I have something very special here." Read more...
 Stephanie Edwards is a woman who inspires by the courage of her example and determination. She is the owner of Starz Salon, as well as a gifted artist who creates stunning crucifixes of marble and glass. Read more...
 Who's that celebrity at The Salon at Burbank Avenue? "You," says owner Joan "The Joan" Louis, whose mission is to help customers bring out their inner celebrity. Read more...
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Summer 2004
CiCi's Pizza is our cover feature this issue. With two stores in Baton Rouge and several more on the horizon, CiCi's Pizza owner John McClure knows he has a good thing going. His pizza franchises offer arguably the best food value in town: fine pizzas, salads, and desserts that are delectable to the palette and easy on the pocketbook. Read more...
The Arthritis Association of Louisiana is the only local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through continuing community service, education and support of research for the control and ultimate cure of arthritis and related diseases. Read more...
A Summer Concert Series, a new ten-story tall water slide, the Louisiana's Idol Competition -- it's all here for you to enjoy at Blue Bayou Waterpark and Dixie Landin'. Read more...
 Do you own a business in town and haven't joined the Chamber of Commerce yet? Now is a great time to become part of this renowned organization that works tirelessly for Baton Rouge business and for our community at large. The Chamber is a one-stop shop for business owners, from the one-man or -woman business to the multimillion-dollar petrochemical industry. Read more...
Dramatic savings draw people of all income levels to dollar stores. A very good one has recently opened just down the block from the Mall of Louisiana at 7556 Bluebonnet Blvd., next to Mathernes. It's called Dollar Station, and we highly recommend it. Read more...
 A look around inside makes it easy to see why Ed's Shenandoah Hardware is called "Your one-stop-shop for hardware and outdoor needs." Backyard chefs will think they're in paradise when they see the huge selection of cast iron cookware and grills, smokers, Dutch ovens, jambalaya pots, banjo burners, and crawfish boilers. Read more...
The Elizabethan Gallery is a family-run, full service art gallery and custom framing store. Owner Liz Walker entered the art and frame business in 1978, and her impeccable taste and creative, personalized service has ensured her success ever since. Read more...
 Welcome to Grand Cinema, Baton Rouge's family-oriented theatre. With all the amenities of more expensive, impersonal mega-theatres, the Grand has carved out a niche for moviegoers of all ages, and is especially suited for parents and children seeking the unique pleasures of the silver screen. Read more...
Start off with an order of pakora, crispy veggie or meat fritters served with dark, tangy tamarind sauce. Next, sink your teeth into meltaway tandoori chicken, marinated for 24 hours in spices and yogurt, then lowered into the fiery clay oven known as a tandoor. Dishes like these and more -- authentic fare from India and Nepal -- are what you'll find at The Himalayas, a cheery new restaurant located amid the hustle and bustle of Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Read more...
Longridge Luxury Apartments has defined luxury far beyond nice apartment features. Here, luxury is a lifestyle -- one that Longridge has mastered. "LUXURY" at Longridge is provided by personal care, signature services and conveniences no one can surpass. Read more...
 Help is close at hand for students in the Baton Rouge area. Since 1982, The Princeton Review has been dedicated to preparing students for standardized exams, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT and the LSAT. Read more...
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Winter 2003
 Babin House of Party dazzles kids and parents alike with their remarkable customized parties. Read more...
 Christian Street Market is well known to Baton Rouge connoisseurs of fine fountains, pottery, and gifts from around the world. Read more...
Greater Baton Rouge Flea Market proves the adage that a good flea market is more than just good shopping ... it is sheer fun, Louisiana-style. Read more...
Oaks of Kingsbridge Apartments are a comfortable, convenient and affordable apartment community with the relaxing atmosphere of a country setting in the south side of Baton Rouge. Read more...
Our Daily Bread is a health food store unique in Baton Rouge. Famous for its fresh organic bread, the business also has a reputation for the finest health food products, delicious organic lunches and fresh organic produce. Read more...
 Saigon Vietnamese Cuisine draws adventurous diners from all over Baton Rouge and beyond with is exotic tastes and reasonable prices. Read more...
 The Silver Sun imports dazzling and distinctive silver jewelry from around the world. Read more...
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