InRegister 48 • February 2009
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Baton Rouge
Business BitsOn Dec. 7, Ambrosia Bakery owners Cheryl and Felix Shermanwelcomed customers to the bakery’s new location at 8546 SiegenLane with a grand opening celebration. The day started witha presentation of colors by the Vietnam Veterans of Louisianaand kept rolling with an appearance by René Fasola, thevisual artist that hand painted the bakery’s mural. Also featuredwas a series of bridal events, including a fashion showfrom Gabrielle’s the Classic Bride Salon, information from Riverside Limousinesand a display of wedding cakes. Other events included VIPtours, appetizers, children’s characters and cake giveaways. Also on handwas Phuong Truong of Ambrosia Bakery, who recently won threemedals at the Retail Bakers of America.
The new locationdoubles Ambrosia Bakery’s size, offering more sweets, treats, breakfast, lunchand a private room for bridal meetings.
Left: Michael Sherman,David Sherman, Mike the Tiger, Snow White, Cheryl Sherman, Felix ShermanJr. & Felix Sherman Sr.
Above: Ambrosia Bakery’s new locationBy ANGEY MURRAY
Two names, one boutique, three years
Angeliqueand Victoria’s clothing boutique recently celebrated its three-year anniversarywith a soirée for clients and friends. Hosted by co-owner Lauren Bailey Pollard, the celebration lasted a full weekand culminated with a Cynthia Vincent trunk show, featuring theholiday line. The show was complete with champagne and dinner justnext door at Galatoire’s Bistro.
Lauren opened the Baton Rougelocation of Angelique at 17455 Perkins Road with her businesspartners, Angelique Short and Paula Landry. There is another locationin New Orleans at 7725 Maple Street.
Lauren Bailey Pollardof Angelique
The secret is out!
One of the bestkept secrets of St. Francisville has been exposed! Grandmother’s Buttonsheld its Christmas Warehouse Sale Dec. 6, welcoming in eagershoppers who lined up early in the morning to getfirst pick at thousands of discontinued earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watchesand rings made by local jewelry manufacturers. Shopping began at9 a.m. and stayed jumping until dark. Grandmother’s Buttonssells jewelry to approximately 800 stores in the U.S.,Canada and Japan.
Grandmother’s Buttons owner Susan Davis, secondfrom left, with employees Staci Beauchamp, Melissa Roark & CordaWalker
Ambrosia celebrates new location
