Best of 225 2011: Nightlife and entertainment
French Quarter Daiquiris
There’s nothing like a daiquiri on a blistering Baton Rouge summer day. French Quarter Daiquiris (15.3%) edges out its copious competition with three locations in the Capital Area and a full-service bar in addition to the frozen treat. fqdbr.com
2) Zippy’s Burritos, Tacos and More ……. 11.3%
3155 Perkins Rd.
3) Spanky’s Daiquiries & Delites ……. 9.6%
4621 South Sherwood Forest Blvd.
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The Chimes
Now with two locations, perennial multiple-category-winner The Chimes (24%) racks up again this year. There’s great food at The Chimes—but it will always be loved for its beer. thechimes.com
2) The Bulldog ……. 22.2%
bulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com
3) Pastime Restaurant ……. 7.0%
pastimerestaurant.com
The Chimes
The Chimes (14.1%) is renowned for its international array of beers and its great grub. But the longtime campus favorite grabs another gold this year for its Bloody Marys. thechimes.com
2) Mason’s Grill ……. 10.2%
masonsgrill.com
3) City Club ……. 7.0%
city-club.org
Superior Grill
Serving 2-for-1 margaritas and mixed drinks daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Superior Grill (18.8%) takes the top spot in a tough category for the second straight year. batonrouge.superiorgrill.com
2) The Bulldog ……. 9.2%
bulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com
3) Kona Grill ……. 8.9%
konagrill.com
The Varsity Theatre
The Varsity (25.3%), located close to LSU and a staunch supporter of local favorite bands like the Molly Ringwalds, can also grab Grammy-winning talent—and the top spot in this year’s poll. varsitytheatre.com
2) Sullivan’s Ringside ……. 12.0%
sullivansteakhouse.com
3) Chelseas Café ……. 11.3%
chelseascafe.com
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s (19.4%) appears several times in this year’s rankings—but takes top honors in perhaps the most elegant of categories, thanks to inventive specialties like an Elderflower & Cucumber Martini. sullivansteakhouse.com
2) Duvic’s ……. 10.8%
2854 Kalurah St.
3) Tsunami Sushi ……. 8.0%
servingsushi.com
Cinemark Perkins Rowe
Boasting 16 screens and a just a few steps from some of the best shopping and dining in town, Cinemark Perkins Rowe (46.2%) earns Baton Rouge moviegoers’ loyalty. cinemark.com
2) Rave Motion Pictures — Mall of Louisiana ……. 28.3%
malloflouisiana.com/movies
3) Rave Motion Pictures 16 (O’Neal Lane) ……. 7.2%
ravemotionpictures.com
Shaw Center for the Arts
Take one part location, one part design marvel and many, many parts unique event space. Put them together with theatre, art and great food, and the Shaw Center for the Arts (20.4%) is one special place to celebrate. shawcenter.org
2) White Oak Plantation ……. 15.1%
jfolse.com/whiteoak
3) Old State Capitol ……. 10.4%
sos.louisiana.gov/osc
98.1 WDGL (The Eagle)
With its classic rock format, Walton & Johnson in the mornings and LSU baseball and football games in season, WDGL, aka Eagle 98.1 (14.2%), is Baton Rouge’s favorite number on the radio dial. 6ero9.me/home/
2) 102.5 WFMF (Today’s Hit Music) ……. 11.8%
wfmf.com
3) 89.3 WRKF (Public Radio) ……. 11.2%
wrkf.org
The Bulldog
Just two years ago, The Bulldog (10.3%) was voted Best New Bar in our poll. Last year the New Orleans transplant moved up to Best Bar. Now Baton Rouge singles are calling it their favorite place to meet and mingle. bulldog-batonrouge.draftfreak.com
2) The Wine Loft ……. 6.8%
thewineloft.net
3) Sullivan’s Ringside ……. 6.7%
sullivansteakhouse.com
The Loft
The Loft, a.k.a. The Wine Loft (24.2%), is a chic wine bar that bills itself as “the place to be”—and Baton Rougeans evidently agree, putting this 2009 poll winner back on top. Two locations (downtown and Perkins Rowe).
2) Enoteca Marcello’s Wine Bar & Café ……. 16.4%
marcellosbr.com
3) The Grape ……. 15.6%
yourgrape.com
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