Two BRG Hospitality Restaurants Win St. Tammany Awards

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – BRG Hospitality announced that two of its Northshore restaurants were recognized in the 2026 Best of St. Tammany Awards.

Tavi earned Gold for Best Mediterranean Restaurant for the second year in a row, and Feliciana Bistrôt received Bronze for Best New Restaurant, highlighting the group’s impact on St. Tammany Parish’s culinary landscape.

Presented annually by Best of St. Tammany, a community-driven awards program established by “The Times-Picayune,” winners are determined through public voting.

About the Two BRG Hospitality Restaurants

Tavi

Tavi Interior, from BRG Hospitality

Located in the heart of Downtown Covington, Tavi offers a dining experience rooted in Levantine cuisine, blending the flavors of the Mediterranean and the Middle East with locally sourced ingredients. With a menu designed for sharing, organizers encourage guests to gather around the table and explore a variety of dishes in a warm, communal setting. Its Gold recognition further solidifies its standing as one of the Northshore’s premier dining destinations.

Editor’s pick: Make sure you order the Fried Chicken Hummus!

“We’re incredibly grateful to the St. Tammany community for this recognition,” said Tavi Chef de Cuisine Louis Kieffer. “Every dish, every service and every detail is the result of a team that cares deeply about what we do. Tavi is about bringing people together through bold flavors, warm hospitality and a genuine sense of connection. We’re proud of what we’ve built and thankful to the guests who have embraced us, celebrated with us and made Tavi part of their Northshore experience.”

• Tavi, located at 330 N New Hampshire St., is open Thursday through Monday from 4 to 9 p.m.

Feliciana Bistrôt

Feliciana interior, from BRG Hospitality

Just steps away from Tavi is Feliciana Bistrôt. Organizers share that this “Best New Restaurant” has quickly established itself as one of Covington’s most notable new dining destinations. Feliciana opened in February with its own take on the classic French bistrôt. From Gulf oysters and seasonal seafood to French bistrôt classics like Rabbit Fricassee and Coq au Vin, the restaurant weaves together French culinary technique with Southern storytelling.

“To be recognized as one of the best new restaurants in St. Tammany is an incredible honor, especially within our first few months of serving the Covington community,” said Feliciana Bistrôt Chef de Cuisine Patrick Teagle. “From the beginning, our goal with Feliciana has been to celebrate the flavors, traditions and hospitality that define Louisiana. We’re deeply grateful to our guests, our team and the community for embracing that vision and making this recognition possible.”

Editor’s pick: The Blue Crab Beignets are served with a truffle aioli!

The dual honor underscores BRG Hospitality’s continued aim to invest in St. Tammany Parish and its commitment to creating restaurants that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.

• Located at 405 E. Gibson St., Feliciana Bistrôt is open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.