If January is indeed the longest month ever, at least we’ve had an interesting one in Baton Rouge.
A historic snowstorm shut down the Capital Region for days, Carnival season kicked off and the 225 team has been fielding a flurry of nominations for the 20th Annual Best of 225 Awards.
Here’s what you might have missed, courtesy this month’s most-read stories at 225batonrouge.com. Analytics are as of Jan. 30, 2025.
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10. Meet your matcha: Where to find matcha lattes, milk teas and treats in Baton Rouge

9. A guide to 20+ Mardi Gras parades in Baton Rouge and the Capital Region

8. Here’s which Baton Rouge restaurants have reopened following the winter storm

7. 7 unconventional king cakes to try around the Capital Region, plus other Mardi Gras-inspired sweets

6. How to make all-natural, homemade protein powder for smoothies, breads and more

5. First Look: Micro-bakery Honey Bee Baking Co. opens storefront in Port Allen

4. Start your day with this staff-favorite Morning Mixed Berry Smoothie recipe

3. New Orleans-born King Cake Drive-Thru to pop-up in the Capital Region this weekend

2. Best of 225 Nominations

1. 3 nutrient-and protein-packed smoothie recipes to try in the new year
