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2 weeks ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
Michelin Guide comes to LouisianaLouisiana’s unique food will be spotlighted by the Michelin Guide as a part of its first regional guide in North America. Various Louisiana restaurants are expected to be featured in the Michelin Guide American South and are currently working to earn a coveted Michelin star (or stars), which designate a restaurant’s “high excellence,” according to the Louisiana Department of Tourism.
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2 weeks ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
A new concept has hit the Capital City food scene in the form of a Korean convenience store serving kimbap and ramen. Seoul Stop, located at 7920 Florida Blvd., soft opened March 24 and features a do-it-yourself ramen bar, fresh treats and traditional Korean groceries.
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3 weeks ago | 
theadvocate.com | Avery White
From the outside, The Elegant Needle is a simple, green one-story house nestled along Government Street. Inside the quaint home-turned-craft store are colorful patterns on the walls and the faint chatter of crafters while they stitch. Tucked into one of the rooms filled wall-to-wall with every color of embroidery thread imaginable are women of various ages sitting around a polished oval table.
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4 weeks ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
New butcher on the blockIverstine Butcher has welcomed a new executive chef with big plans for the shop. Kyle Gautreaux, who has long championed for whole-animal utilization, aims to regularly incorporate lesser-known cuts on the menu and conduct all frying with animal fat rendered in-house, according to a press release. With the addition of Gautreaux also comes a new dinner service from Wednesday to Friday.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
Spring has sprung in the Capital Region. And with the comes Easter events cropping up all over town. From egg hunts and Easter Bunny pictures to jambalaya cook-offs and dog-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone. Did we miss your favorite local egg hunt? Let us know by emailing [email protected]. We will continue updating this story this spring.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
New to the Baton Rouge food scene, Gunpowder Indian Cuisine is making a splash with its authentic food focused on quality. Next to Drunken Fish in the Highland Village Shopping Center just off LSU’s campus, Gunpowder has attracted a steady stream of customers through its doors since soft-opening about a month ago. As one of the few Indian restaurants in the area, owner Shahul Hameed takes pride in the fact that every item on Gunpowder’s expansive menu is handmade from scratch every day.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
Celebrate the Capital Region’s culture this week with 225 Day events around Baton Rouge. In recent years, viral social media posts and local organizations have dubbed Feb. 25 (or 02/25) as 225 Day, with the biggest celebration taking place during 225 Fest. The festival was created in 2023, paying homage to the Capital Region’s food, music, art and more. Since its creation, the event has grown to a two-day event with 32,000 people in attendance last year. Because Feb.
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2 months ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
What’s a better way to celebrate your love than through delicious food from all over the Capital Region this Valentine’s Day weekend. With special and prix fixe menus featuring everything from steak to seafood, plus plant-based choices, divine desserts and wine pairings, there’s a selection for every couple looking to enjoy the holiday. Just be sure to book your reservations fast. Do we miss a special Valentine’s-themed dinner? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
King cake season is upon us, and with that comes a variety of cakes from all over the area, from experimental combinations to flavors that spark childhood memories. With so many versions and so little time, it’s hard to get your usual king cakes and try famous New Orleans-style versions, too. Enter New Orleans’ King Cake Drive-Thru, popping up for the first time in Baton Rouge this Saturday, Jan. 25, at Rally Cap Brewing Company for one-day-only, one-stop-shop king cake distribution.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
225batonrouge.com | Avery White
Local nonprofit The Walls Project is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend through service, education and revitalization; and they are inviting the Baton Rouge community to join in. MLK Fest, held this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17–18, and Monday, Jan. 20, is chock full of events centered around revitalization of the Eden Park and Bogan Walk neighborhoods, featuring mural painting, community gardens refreshing and litter clean up.
