A guide to king cakes in the Capital Region By 225 Staff @225batonrouge February 1, 2025 In recent decades, greater Baton Rouge has put its own stamp on the Carnival confection. Here are 35+ unique versions to try this season, from sweet to savory and traditional to modern. When did king cakes arrive in Baton Rouge? Tracing the roots of …

Dec 31, 2024 · What did 2024 bring for Baton Rouge? Let’s recap the year through the 225 archives. Our most-read digital stories of the past 12 months tell the story of a city shifting and changing—with scores of new restaurant openings; a full calendar of festivals and pop-up events; and even a few moments in the national spotlight....

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2 days ago · Surprise! We’re offering a few more days to nominate a local rising star for 225‘s second annual Twenty in their 20s issue. The special edition celebrating Baton Rouge’s up-and-coming leaders, creators and difference makers returns this spring—and we’d love your help deciding who to feature. Nominations now close this Sunday, Feb. 9. We are searching for...

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Jan 2, 2025 · There’s a surprise for you in this month’s issue of 225: the reveal of our brand-new logo and magazine design, kicking off our 20th year. We’ll be celebrating our anniversary all year long, including a special commemorative edition in November. And this July, we’ll launch a brand-new website and newsletter design, making it easier than...

Jul 1, 2024 · Best New Restaurant Pizza Art Wine 24.23% The brainchild of international model Yilena Hernández, Pizza Art Wine is a hip wellspring outfitted in local artwork, jewel-tone pops and boho-chic design. Wood-fired pizza curated with lavish toppings is the star, but don’t dismiss well-executed modern pasta dishes and shareable apps. Fine wines on tap served in...

Apr 3, 2024 · It’s last call, y’all. Voting for this year’s Best of 225 Awards ends today, April 3, just before midnight. Make your picks for the city’s Best Crawfish, Best Martinis, Best Local Fine Dining Restaurant and much more. Fill out the ballot before the contest concludes. Your write-in nominations earlier this year determined who is on...

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: king cake making, Black History Month and more 180+ Mardi Gras parades around Louisiana during the 2025 Carnival season This week in Baton Rouge: Restaurant Week, Speed Dating Animal Adoption, Surreal Salon talk and more New Orleans-born King Cake Drive-Thru to pop-up in the Capital Region this weekend This weekend in Baton Rouge: Local Pop-Up, Star ...

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: king cake making, Black History Month and more By Madison Cooper January 30, 2025 Attend Retro Con this weekend Head over to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center for Louisiana Retro Con Winter 2025 this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1-2. The video game-focused convention celebrates all things within the gaming spectrum. The event showcases local artists, comic book ...