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.

Editor’s notes: • Best Local Bar: Businesses must have a Class AG (not AR) permit to qualify for this category. • Best New Restaurant: Restaurants must have opened in 2024 to be eligible for this category. Local restaurants that open in 2025 will be eligible for next year’s awards. THE 2025 BEST OF 225 SCHEDULE. Dec. 9 to Jan. 31

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.

Jul 9, 2024 · Here it is, folks: Our mid-year round-up of bars and eateries that have opened in greater Baton Rouge since January. From competition-style barbecue to Japanese rice balls, there’s plenty to get excited about. A few patterns emerged in this biannual compilation, including a surge of smaller concepts, along with lots of new locations for existing brands.

4 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 young people who are doing ...

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

225 is a monthly lifestyle magazine that covers the people, places, food, events and arts and culture that make Baton Rouge such a unique, special place to live.. On newsstands. New issues of 225 are released 12 times per year, along with the annual publication Tiger Pride, released each August.225 is a free publication, available on print newsstands around the 225 region.

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 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.