The bigger than life Root Beer mug at Ted’s Frostop has gotten a facelift. Since 1955, the cultural icon that soared high in the air along South Claiborne Avenue fell off its sign pole during Hurricane Katrina landing upside down. To remember the event, Ann Marie and Adam Battle of Painting-Renovations were commissioned by owner Chuck Pamelia, at the request of the original owner Ted Sternberg, to restore the mug in its upside down position near where it landed after the storm. True to the quirky twists of fate that makes New Orleans unique, the upside down mug has become the new logo of Ted’s and serves as a reminder that New Orleanians will always find humor in all things.

Other University Village business owners have beautified the area with attractive street plantings, benches, and café tables. Please patronize your local businesses on the strip: Papa John’s, Calhoun Superette, Code 3 Police Supply, Robert’s Bar, Marion’s Cleaners, Crescent Lotus Dance Studio, Bubba’s Haircuts, and Forstall Art Supply and more.

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