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WEBBy Laura Furr Mericas October 1, 2024. Ainsley Britain’s entry into motherhood was nothing like she’d expected. The 33-year-old author gave birth to her first child, a girl named Goldie, in January 2022 at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. With Goldie’s arrival came all the first-time-mom requisites: middle-of-the-night feedings, endless ...
Grazing on the overflowing boards and small plates at BLDG 5
WEBOct 19, 2020 — WHAT’S A MUST: Any of the hefty dinner boards piled with meats, cheeses and all kinds of roasted and marinated veggies. Of the small plates, the Chicken Karaage offers Japanese-style fried chicken with two dipping sauces, and the tender Braised Short Ribs are brightened up with pickled red onions. bldg5.com. 2805 Kalurah St.
What’s the rub with the Mississippi-born barbecue spot with a
WEBSep 1, 2023 — THE BASICS: The Mississippi favorite opened a Baton Rouge location in June 2022 in the space that formerly housed The Oasis. The owners brought in new smokers and their own competition-trained pit master to recreate their popular pecan-smoked meat. The sprawling location includes indoor seating and a massive garage-style patio with a bar and a ...
Food trucks are dishing up some of the most interesting meals
WEBOct 1, 2023 — The Big Cheezy food truck in Tigerland has crafted a menu of melts and sandwiches that transform childhood favorites into the perfect post-bar bites. The signature sandwich takes the buttery toasted bread of a grilled cheese and stuffs it with gooey mac and cheese. Find it on Instagram at @bigcheezybr.
First Look at The Queen: Eat your way through Shaq’s Big ... - [225]
WEBAug 24, 2023 — Start with small plates like spring rolls, pork potstickers and crab Rangoon, then move on to dishes like the Queen’s Chicken with orange-glazed crispy chicken over seasoned rice, or kimchee fried rice with fried egg, kimchee, carrot, snow peas and green onion. The concept’s made-to-order noodle dishes are divided into wet or dry options ...
A look at the fascinating histories hidden in Baton Rouge’s oldest ...
WEBOct 6, 2021 — Magnolia Cemetery. About a decade after this cemetery was established on 19th Street, it served as the backdrop for combat in the 1862 Battle of Baton Rouge. Union and Confederate soldiers used its tombs, trees and fences for cover during the battle, which ended in a Union victory at the riverfront. Many Confederate soldiers are buried at ...
Upcoming events Archives - [225]
WEBLatest Stories. 225’s October 2024 issue, on stands now, is a guide to sandwiches in the Capital Region; Long before Dancing with the Stars, Brooks Nader grew up on Baton Rouge restaurants and LSU football; Federales Fest returns for year two
First Look: SoLou opens in former Rum House space, nudging
WEBMar 11, 2021 — Familiar ingredients from Louisiana’s culinary tableau taken in new directions is the intention behind SoLou, an original concept created by restaurateurs Peter Sclafani, Kiva Guidroz and Michael Boudreaux. It opens Monday, March 15, on Perkins Road in the space formerly occupied by The Rum House. Entering diners are …
Glittery local clothing brand Queen of Sparkles is ready for ... - [225]
WEBFeb 14, 2022 — Sweaters, dresses, blazers and skirts—there is almost no article of clothing that entrepreneur Jaime Glas hasn’t thought about embellishing. The Baton Rouge native has built her Queen of Sparkles brand to be fun, glittery and functional for everyday wear. She jazzes up comfy sweatshirts and sweaters with rhinestones, feathers, beads and sequins to create one-of-a-kind...
A guide to Baton Rouge’s growing collection of coffee cafes
WEBOct 5, 2021 — CC’s Coffee House. Around since 1995. This Starbucks-of-south-Louisiana equivalent was the brainchild of Capital City-based Community Coffee, and has grown to include 19 locations in greater Baton Rouge alone. The winner of this year’s Best of 225 award for Coffee Shop Ambiance is a reliable spot for work or socializing.