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Smoothies, snow days and king cakes galore: 225’s most-read stories of January 2025

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.

10. Meet your matcha: Where to find matcha lattes, milk teas and treats in Baton Rouge

Matcha latte at Magpie Cafe. File photo by Gabrielle Feld

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

Krewe of Artemis. File photo

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

Staff photo by Jennifer Tormo Alvarez

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

The King Cake Calzone from Rotolo’s Craft & Crust. Photo courtesy Rotolo’s Craft & Crust

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

Photo by Amy Shutt

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

Photo by Avery White

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

Photo by Amy Shutt

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

Photo courtesy King Cake Drive-Thru

2. Best of 225 Nominations

Photo by Collin Richie

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

Photo by Amy Shutt