Bunny brunch: Easter Sunday specialty brunches around Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge food news roundup: Michelin Guide, juice and smoothie concepts, new barbecue and more

By Avery White April 9, 2025

Michelin Guide comes to Louisiana  Louisiana’s unique food will be spotlighted by the Michelin Guide as a part of its first regional guide in North America.  Various Louisiana restaurants are expected to be featured in the Michelin Guide American South and are currently working to earn a coveted Michelin star (or stars), which designate a restaurant's "high excellence," according to the Louisiana Department of Tourism. The regional guide will look…

The king of sparkles: Local lawyer updates his menswear brand with help from his bold other half

By Olivia Deffes April 1, 2025

Hunter Odom’s favorite shirt just happens to be a hand-me-down from his father. A little worn out from attending multiple events, it now proudly hangs in his home office. Odom says he was drawn to the shirt because of its little secret. The old formal button-up looks totally normal under a jacket. But, once that outer layer gets shed, a playful pattern is revealed on the back panel. “Once you…

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: Book Bazaar, festivals and more events

By Madison Cooper April 10, 2025

Attend a film festival Thursday and Friday Head over to the Manship Theatre on Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11, for the Language in Motion Film Festival.  In a celebration of global storytelling, the curated lineup includes compelling, innovative short films from filmmakers around the world. LiMFest uses the power of foreign-language cinema to connect audiences to diverse cultures and points of view.  The Language in Motion Film Festival…

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…