225 Magazine

11/15/2025

“There are a lot of people with special needs who cannot get jobs. There are a lot of businesses that won’t hire them, or aren’t equipped to hire them,” says Katie Jenkins, the owner of Stir Coffee House. “So that’s kind of the purpose of Stir, to offer employment opportunities for people with differing needs.”
This new coffee spot on Airline Highway has a mission to employ individuals with intellectual and developmental differences and is already making waves in the community. ☕🥄
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https://www.225batonrouge.com/food-drink/inside-stir-coffee-house-a-new-coffee-shop-with-a-purpose

11/15/2025

A locally owned and operated hidden gem of a store, Parish Home and Farm in New Roads carries everything from hardware, hunting and fishing items and plants to home décor, seasonal finds and entertaining pieces galore. 🌱🧺
—Reporting by InRegister Magazine

Just a short drive outside of Baton Rouge is Parish Home & Farm in New Roads, a locally owned and operated hidden gem of a store, which carries everything from hardware, hunting and fishing items and plants to home décor, seasonal finds and entertaining pieces galore. Rebecca Wartelle and her siste...

11/14/2025

Gone are the days of a simple store-bought sheet cake. Instead, many confectionery customers are going for the ever-so-trendy, vintage-inspired cakes that are clogging up Instagram pages and Pinterest feeds with lots of piping details and sugary embellishments. 🍰🍒

Birthdays are a big deal. Just ask our team, which has been planning 225’s 20th for over a year. Big deals call for big celebrations. And, of course, cake.

11/14/2025

INSIDE LOOK ☕🥄 New coffee spot Stir Coffee House debuted on Halloween day on Airline Highway and served droves of eager patrons during its first weekend, with a line that stretched out the door. But while its menu of coffee drinks, dirty sodas and pastries was a big part of the draw, it’s Stir’s mission to employ individuals with intellectual and developmental differences that is truly making waves in the community. Read up on the newest coffee spot in town when you tap the link in our bio.

11/14/2025

In the same year that 225 celebrates its 20th birthday, many other organizations in the Capital Region are celebrating milestones of their own. From theater and the arts to food and style, each of these entities has left its own unique stamp on Baton Rouge. 🎉📍

As 225 Magazine marks its 20th anniversary, other Baton Rouge organizations across arts, food, and culture celebrate milestones that showcase the city’s vibrant and enduring creative spirit.

11/14/2025

New coffee spot Stir Coffee House debuted on Halloween day on Airline Highway and served droves of eager patrons during its first weekend, with a line that stretched out the door.
But while its menu of coffee drinks, dirty sodas and pastries was a big part of the draw, it’s Stir’s mission to employ individuals with intellectual and developmental differences that is truly making waves in the community. ☕🥄

New coffee spot Stir Coffee House debuted on Halloween day on Airline Highway and served droves of eager patrons during its first weekend, with a line that stretched out the door. But while its menu of coffee drinks, dirty sodas and pastries was a big part of the draw, it’s Stir’s mission to emp...

11/14/2025

Call for Baton Rouge Artists! Registration is open for the 6th Annual Swamp Art Spectacular at BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp. Showcase your work inspired by ‘Impressions of Louisiana Nature’ 🐊

Sponsored by BREC

11/14/2025

Twenty years of coverage has proven something undeniable: There’s always something interesting going on in Baton Rouge. Over the last two decades, we’ve seen the expansion of festivals, community events, restaurants, arts and entertainment venues, and outdoor fun, creating a near-endless list of things to do.
Here are a few of our favorite local activities. Check off five in a row. Or better yet, try them all ❗🎉
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https://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/a-game-of-225s-favorite-things-to-do-around-baton-rouge-20-years-in-the-making

11/14/2025

“For Baton Rougeans, 225 provided a fresh way to experience our changing city,” says Tom Guarisco, 225 Magazine’s first editor. “Young entrepreneurs, musicians, aspiring students, community activists, artists—they all brought our pages to life. Most importantly, they made living here more interesting and fun. And fortunately for us, they still are.”
Tap to read more from our past and present staff. 🕰️⚡

225 editors, writers and photographers from over the years muse on the magazine’s impact.

11/13/2025

Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge 🕰️♟️🎞️
🔸 Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 13-16: Shop at Time Warp Boutique for its Super Sale
🔸 Saturday, Nov. 15: Visit the Main Library at Goodwood for a day of board games, card games, video games and more.
🔸 Sunday, Nov. 16: Attend the premiere of the new PBS documentary “The American Revolution”

Shop styles of the past Thursday through Sunday Get a head start on holiday shopping with Time Warp Boutique‘s last Super Sale of the year, running Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 13-16. Browse racks divided by styles and decades, all of which will be 15% to 75% off. Stock up on cold-weather must-ha...

11/13/2025

Cross off five local activities to score BINGO ❗🎉 Tap the link to snag your card.

From restaurants and festivals to arts, parks, and entertainment, Baton Rouge has transformed over the past 20 years into a vibrant hub of things to do. Explore some of our favorite highlights from two decades of local growth and fun.

11/13/2025

It’s no secret that your Thanksgiving meal might be a little stressful, but that doesn’t mean you have to melt under the pressure—or in the heat of the kitchen. Just like BLDG5 makes its big parties feel special, take a page from its book by thinking of a few memorable touches for the big day. Maybe it’s setting out place cards or offering glasses of wine while finishing touches are made to the meal. 🍷🦃
Want more holiday hosting tips? Tap the link for a few from local restaurant BLDG 5.
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https://www.225batonrouge.com/food-drink/lessons-from-bldg-5-on-feeding-a-crowd