225 Magazine

10/30/2025

Halloween is almost here 💀 📸 Don’t miss these spooky displays worthy of a slow drive by or even a pit stop to snap a pic.

Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but Baton Rougeans are getting into the spooky spirit by decking their porches, stoops and yards with ghastly displays worthy of a slow drive by or even a pit stop to snap a pic. 225 contributing photographer Avery White went decor hunting, armed with her cam...

10/30/2025

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge 🧟🥕🍻
🔸 Friday, Oct. 31: See what downtown venues have to offer with the House of Halloween Bar Crawl
🔸 Saturday, Nov. 1: Celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Red Stick Farmers Market on Main Street
🔸 Sunday, Nov. 2: Give back to local furry friends at this year’s Cap City Beer Fest

Celebrate the farmers market Saturday Celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Red Stick Farmers Market, Saturday, Nov.1, on Main Street. The anniversary celebration will celebrate almost three decades of the market serving the community with fresh farm produce. The day will feature live music from Joh...

10/30/2025

Book talks with writers from around the country and the South, along with a full slate of children’s activities, are part of the massive lineup for this weekend’s Louisiana Book Festival, taking place Nov. 1 in downtown Baton Rouge. 📚🍁

Book talks with writers from around the country and the South, along with a full slate of children’s activities, are part of the massive lineup for this weekend’s Louisiana Book Festival, taking place Nov. 1 in downtown Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of the region’s most popular fall ev...

10/30/2025

‘Tis the season for cozy coffees, spiced sips and warm teas 🍂☕ In this age, we hail the ever-reigning champion of fall drinks: the beloved pumpkin spice latte. But it isn’t the only autumn-themed beverage available to Baton Rougeans. These few fall-centric drinks on local seasonal menus will make you feel positively autumnal.
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https://www.225batonrouge.com/food-drink/bars-drinks/cozy-up-with-seasonal-fall-drinks-around-the-capital-region

10/30/2025

The Belle of Baton Rouge is now officially Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel after a sweeping multimillion-dollar transformation was announced Monday ahead of its planned December opening.
The new land-based complex will feature 25,000 square feet of modern gaming space, including Vegas-style slots and table games, a large sportsbook with a 46-foot big screen and 14 betting kiosks, as well as refreshed entertainment amenities.
—Reporting by Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

The Belle of Baton Rouge is now officially Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel after a sweeping multimillion-dollar transformation was announced Monday ahead of its planned December opening. The new land-based complex will feature 25,000 square feet of modern gaming space, including Vegas-style s...

10/29/2025

From George's Southside to Zeeland Street, these Capital City classics have pleased patrons for decades. 🍽️🦞

George’s Southside (Since 1995) 8905 Highland Road Step up to the counter at this longstanding eatery on Highland Road and take your pick from a menu that sprawls across multiple chalkboards. Sure, the vibe might be like a dive bar with creaky wooden tables, neon signs and dollar bills stuck to th...

10/29/2025

Move over PSL! Get a taste of autumn with these seasonal cocktails and coffee drinks. 🍂☕

‘Tis the season for cozy coffees, spiced sips and warm teas. In this age, we hail the ever-reigning champion of fall drinks: the beloved pumpkin spice latte. But while it might be a fan favorite, it isn’t the only autumn-themed beverage available to Baton Rougeans. Here are a few fall-centric dr...

10/29/2025

“It’s not just what we’re putting into our bodies, but it affects nature and it affects the animals,” local foodie and entrepreneur Kassidy Noto says. “It’s all like a puzzle piece that is put together. I think that part is so cool because it’s so much more than just us and what we eat.” 🥙🥗
Her business Siding with Citrus is a prepared meals company she started three years ago. Its mission is simple: to provide people with clean, organic foods that nourish the body and soul.
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https://www.225batonrouge.com/food-drink/from-mission-work-to-meal-prep-how-kassidy-noto-found-her-calling-in-the-kitchen

10/29/2025

Fresh, fun, and a little bit coastal 🐟 Veracruz is serving up the bold flavors of Mexico right here in Baton Rouge.

See what’s on the menu: https://veracruzbatonrouge.com/baton-rouge-veracruz-coastal-mexican-food-menu

Sponsored by Veracruz

10/29/2025

Don’t get FOMO ‼️ Tap to snag tickets for our 20th birthday bash at The Queen Baton Rouge 🎂🎉

Join us as 225 Magazine celebrates 20 years of highlighting the culture, cuisine and community that makes Baton Rouge iconic. Our 20th birthday party will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at The Queen Baton Rouge. This special event will feature live music by J & The Causeways as w...

10/28/2025

Taking place at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the Boots on the Bayou Music Festival features an impressive lineup of performers anchored by Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban, along with other buzzy acts, lots of local food and a vendor marketplace. 🤠🎤

Remember Bayou Country Superfest? For nine glorious years between 2010 and 2019, the festival attracted country music legends and enthusiastic crowds for a boot-stomping good time in Tiger Stadium (and, for two years, in the Caesars Superdome). Tens of thousands flocked to the annual event, confirmi...