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May 2015

Sophisticated Social – Friend’s Coastal Restaurant

Friend’s Coastal Restaurant reopened with fanfare on April 24, following an $8 million reconstruction of the venerable restaurant along the Tchefuncte River in Madisonville. Owner Ryan Richard, Operations Manager Jennifer Adams and Executive Chef Matthew Standefer greeted hundreds of partygoers who came out to celebrate the occasion. Guests enjoyed Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco

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Sophisticated Social – Diamonds are Forever – Black and White Gala

Friends of the Northshore Harbor Center celebrated the facility’s 10-year anniversary in style, hosting a Diamonds are Forever Black and White Gala on April 25. This elegant evening included a surf and turf dinner from Patton’s Caterers, music by the Wise Guys and a $2,600 diamond necklace giveaway donated by Sylvia’s Design & Estate Jewelry.

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Mary Miles’ Shrimp Scampi

For Mother’s Day, I requested that readers send favorite recipes passed down from their mothers and grandmothers. Carol Miles generously shared this favorite recipe from her mom, Mary Miles. Sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ingredients: ½ cup butter melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2

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Sophisticated Social – Hats Off, 2014 Enterprising Woman of the Year

2015 Hat’s off Luncheon SOPHISTICATED WOMAN MAGAZINE hosted our Tenth Annual Hats Off Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon on April 2 at the Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Guests, adorned in spring hats, fascinators and cloches, mingled and socialized among silent auction items generously donated by more than 60 local retailers and enjoyed lunch

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