A guide to this weekend’s Baton Rouge Blues Fest, from music to food and much more

Baton Rouge food news roundup: Mexican restaurant, breakfast tacos at Barracuda and more

By Avery White March 27, 2025

New butcher on the block Iverstine Butcher has welcomed a new executive chef with big plans for the shop. Kyle Gautreaux, who has long championed whole-animal utilization, aims to regularly incorporate lesser-known cuts on the menu and conduct all frying with animal fat rendered in-house, according to a press release.   With the addition of Gautreaux also comes a new dinner service from Wednesday to Friday. Guests can choose their…

What to wear to this year’s Flower Fest in Baton Rouge

By 225 Staff @225batonrouge March 1, 2025

Roses are red; this year’s Flower Fest is blue. The event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital returns April 4-6 at Pointe-Marie with an Under the Sea theme. Expect towering aquatic sculptures carved from florals—and a sea of photo opps. For advice on how to dress the part at the highly Instagrammable event, we consulted founder Amy Vandiver. Here are her picks—whether you’re swimming to the gala or the outdoor…

April 2025’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region

By Olivia Deffes April 1, 2025

April 3 + 17 Kiddos are welcome in the kitchen at BREC’s Chefs R Us. These cooking classes suited for little ones teach basic cooking skills and introduce new ingredients. brec.org   April 4-6 Celebrate local music’s journey from the swamp to the stage at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival. The festival boasts three days of live music downtown, echoing from North Boulevard to Lafayette Street. Find a spot near…

225 things to do in the Capital Region: Our April 2025 issue is on stands now

By 225 Staff @225batonrouge March 31, 2025

It’s baaaack. We’ve officially revamped our viral list of 225 things to do for 2025. Previously published in 2008, 2018 and 2020, we've scrapped the old lists in favor of a fresh collection of new and classic ways to eat, shop and explore your way through the Capital Region. Flip through this month's cover story for a guide to local food, fun and entertainment this season—and for many years to…