Best of 225 2011: Shopping and services

The Gap
Young moms and dads who grew up in the Gap’s (15.5%) iconic jeans and classic T-shirts now love to dress their kids in the same casual-chic styles. In Baton Rouge, they’ve got three locations to choose from—if you count the Tanger outlet store in Gonzales. gap.com

2) Children’s Place ……. 12.2%
childrensplace.com

3) Oh Baby ……. 7.2%
ohbaby.lbu.com

Paris Parker Salons & Spas
With three Baton Rouge locations, Paris Parker (14.1%) offers its patrons the Aveda concept salon experience, including Aveda massage, spa services and body treatments. parisparker.com

2) Rigsby Frederick Salon, Spa & Gallery ……. 8.5%
rigsbysalon.com

3) Avallon Salon & Day Spa ……. 4.5%
avallonsalon.com

The Royal Standard
The Royal Standard (18.6%) offers luxurious home décor, furniture, fashion and accessories at two storefront locations, including its original store at the Perkins Road Overpass, and online at theroyalstandard.com.

2) Red Door Interiors ……. 17.0%
reddoorinteriorsinc.com

3) Z Gallerie ……. 11.0%
zgallerie.com

Dillard’s
With all the unique local shoe stores in the Capital Area, perhaps it’s the sheer, epic size of the shoe departments at the two area Dillard’s (18.5%) that kicks out the competition. dillards.com

2) Shoe Station ……. 17.4%
shoestation.com

3) DSW Shoe Warehouse ……. 14.6%
dsw.com

Charming Charlie
You’ve seen them everywhere. Those glossy red-and-white bags mean someone’s getting a gift from Charming Charlie (19.8%), Baton Rouge’s new favorite place to buy jewelry and accessories. charmingcharlie.com

2) Bengals and Bandits ……. 4.6%
bengalsandbandits.com

3) Home by Rogers & McDaniel ……. 3.7%
rogersandmcdaniel.com

Bumble Lane
Named Best Day Spa in our 2009 poll, Bumble Lane (27.0%) takes the top spot again this year with an expansive menu of services—including Thai, chair, prenatal and specialty massage—at a convenient Towne Center location. bumblelane.com

2) Paris Parker Salons & Spas ……. 12.2%
parisparker.com

3) Woman’s Hospital Day Spa ……. 4.6%
womans.org

Bass Pro Shops
The Denham Springs behemoth has it all: not just the gear you need for every kind of outdoor activity imaginable, but also educational workshops, kids’ activities, a full-service restaurant, museum, art gallery and meeting room for rent. No wonder Bass Pro Shops (23.1%) was voted the Best of 225. basspro.com

2) Cabela’s ……. 18.0%
cabelas.com

3) Academy Sports & Outdoors ……. 16.5%
academy.com

The Gap
Really … was it even in question? With denim in every style, texture, shade and size for men, women, kids and babies, the Gap (13.2%) is Baton Rouge’s favorite store to buy a great pair of jeans. gap.com

2) Dillard’s ……. 11.7%
dillards.com

3) Levi’s Store ……. 8.3%
perkinsrowe.com/levis