225 Magazine

01/03/2026

Nominations are open for the Best of 225 Awards‼️Write-in nominations will run from Jan. 2, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2026. Tap the link to start nominating!

🔗: https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/nominations-open-today-for-the-best-of-225-awards?utm_campaign=2026_Jan_02-13_00&utm_medium=email&utm_source=225_dine&oly_enc_id=

01/02/2026

Celebrate 10 years of Universal Language! 🎶 Join Baton Rouge’s favorite band for a night of hits, high energy, and unforgettable moments.

🕘 Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | 9 PM
🎟️ Tickets: https://bontempstix.com/events/universal-language-10-year-anniversary-celebration-1-9-2026
📍 Edge Nightclub @ L'Auberge Casino & Hotel
🔞 21+ only

Sponsored by Universal Language

01/02/2026

The Queen of Sparkles is hopping on the mahjong madness trend, with the release of a Queen of Mahjong collection. The mahjong-inspired pieces include a matching white set featuring tile icons, along with other pieces in different silhouettes and colors with the same iconography

—Reporting by InRegister Magazine

Bam! Crak! Dot! To anyone who is not familiar with mahjong, a new favorite game for Southern women, these words may just be onomatopoeias. But for those who have played the exciting and strategic game of tiles, they are words to live by. The Queen of Sparkles is hopping on the mahjong madness trend,...

01/02/2026

ICYMI: Our hoops-focused January issue is on stands now! ⛹🏽‍♀️✨

In this issue, we’re digging deeper into what drives some of this era’s brightest stars, from LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson to associate head coach Bob Starkey and finally to the Baton Rouge Community College Bears, who are riding high on the heels of back-to-back conference championships of their own.

The list of basketball legends who have graced the hardwood in Baton Rouge is long. At LSU, Bob Pettit and Pete Maravich made magic in the Cow Palace decades before Shaquille O’Neal shattered backboards and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf drained three-pointers in the PMAC. The Lady Tigers stacked up plenty of...

01/02/2026

Check out this lineup of local events to catch this month 🏃🏼🎸

From early Mardi Gras parades and live music to film festivals, marathons and family-friendly celebrations, explore can’t-miss events happening across the Capital Region.

01/02/2026

Get ready. Get set. Nominate! That’s right. Starting today, you can decide who receives an award next year in our 2026 Best of 225 Awards. 🌟🥇

Hit the link to nominate all your picks for this year’s awards.

Get ready. Get set. Nominate! That’s right. Starting today, you can decide who receives an award next year in our 2026 Best of 225 Awards. Since its launch in 2005, 225 Magazine has spotlighted the city’s most beloved restaurants, bars, people and businesses in the annual Best of 225 Awards. The...

01/01/2026

The list of basketball legends who have graced the hardwood in Baton Rouge is long.

At LSU, Bob Pettit and Pete Maravich made magic in the Cow Palace decades before Shaquille O’Neal shattered backboards and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf drained three-pointers in the PMAC. The Lady Tigers stacked up plenty of their own star players, from Seimone Augustus to Sylvia Fowles and Angel Reese. And on the Bluff, dominant players like Bob Love, Bobby Phills and Avery Johnson led the Southern University Jaguars to success before excelling in the NBA.

But this is a list still being written. Tap to read about this era’s brightest stars, or grab your copy of our January 2026 issue on local newsstands now.

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12/31/2025

It’s the final countdown. 🥳🥂 In a few hours, we’ll ring in a new year that’s sure to bring more openings across the Capital Region. But first, let’s take a moment to look back on all the spots that crossed the finish line with debuts in November and December.

It’s the final countdown. In a few hours, we’ll ring in a new year that’s sure to bring more openings across the Capital Region. But first, let’s take a moment to look back on all the spots that crossed the finish line with debuts in November and December. From toy shops and doggie stores to...

12/31/2025

Looking to fill your china cabinet? Or want to give a thoughtful, quality gift? Gourmet Girls’ Katia Mangham shares tips for curating and styling a fine china collection. Read her tips and get inspired with items perfect for your registry—or just because. 🍽️🦋

Mixing and matching Complete sets are no longer required. Mangham advocates buying what speaks to you now, even if it means purchasing piecemeal. Blending brands and even patterns is encouraged. Keep it seamless by sticking to one material, such as pairing two porcelain pieces of a similar thickness...

12/31/2025

Hosting a NYE gathering tonight? Check out these appetizers and small plates perfect for a holiday cocktail party. 🧀🍇

It’s hard to believe that 2017 has nearly come and gone and we’re into the holiday season. Like many of you, it’s our favorite time of year—but also our busiest. How to entertain and enjoy the festivities while still getting everything done? We have a solution, with a simple menu for a holid...

12/31/2025

Our January 2026 issue is all about basketball in Baton Rouge 🏀🔥

We’re digging deeper into what drives some of this era’s brightest stars, from LSU women’s basketball guard Flau’jae Johnson to associate head coach Bob Starkey and finally to the Baton Rouge Community College Bears, who are riding high on the heels of back-to-back conference championships of their own.

Pick up your copy on newsstands now around the Capital Region, or flip through it at the link below.

The list of basketball legends who have graced the hardwood in Baton Rouge is long. At LSU, Bob Pettit and Pete Maravich made magic in the Cow Palace decades before Shaquille O’Neal shattered backboards and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf drained three-pointers in the PMAC. The Lady Tigers stacked up plenty of...