New Business of the Year

By Woody Jenkins

CENTRAL — Sammy’s Grill was named Central’s New Business of the Year at the 2nd Annual Central Business Awards ceremonies at Elegant Memories.

Sammy’s has taken Central by storm and developed a strong position in the market since opening less than two years ago.

Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk presented the award to Kenny Carr, manager of Sammy’s Grill in Central, who represented owners Sammy Nagem and Jason Jackson.

Faulk praised the restaurant, which also has locations in Baton Rouge and Zachary.

Kenny Carr said some people didn’t think Sammy’s could be a success in Central but it has been.

The restaurant is usually packed at lunch and dinner.  It employs more than 100 people, mostly young people.

Sammy’s has a large menu but is especially known for its seafood, steaks, specialty plates, po-boys, and hamburgers.  The kitchen is a clean, efficient place, mostly run by young people, who turn out enormous quantities of food.