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1 week ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
Stressed out? Sweat it out! So says April Hill, whose Yoga Studio 90 is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Baton Rouge this year. Her studio offers both warm and hot forms of yoga, as well as hot Pilates. It has locations in Baton Rouge and St. Francisville, and it will soon be celebrating the August grand opening of a Denham Springs location.
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1 week ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
At new dining spot Spicy Rico, business is a family affair. Owner and chef Raul Mendez works with his two sisters, Thalia and Diana Fuentes. Their new Mexican-inspired restaurant soft-opened in late April on Lake Street, situated just off LSU’s campus.
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3 weeks ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
It started with a banana-flavored tiki drink Derek Stewart tried at a cocktail lounge in Nashville. The bartender wouldn’t divulge what was in the banana syrup. So when Stewart returned home, he began playing around in the kitchen, chasing that fresh banana taste. It launched a creative new chapter in his life. He started concocting his Exquisite Elixirs collection of small-batch, seasonal mixers and syrups around late 2023, committing to the brand full-speed in March 2025.
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4 weeks ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
About 20 years ago, Kevin Langley was traveling internationally for his job in the nonprofit and government sector when he picked up a call from his wife: There were bees in the house. Their kids were young, and the couple worried about bee stings. Pest control came and sprayed the house in chemicals, killing the bees but also leaving behind what Langley calls a “chemical spill” to deal with. “Here I am trying to save the world, and I couldn’t even save the bees in my own house,” Langley recalls.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Gracelyn Farrar
The sun is out! The UV index in Baton Rouge—or your Gulf Coast beach destination—is no joke this time of year. Time to shield some rays with sunglasses, sunscreen and—you guessed it—hats. Here are some trends to look out for when choosing hats from Capital Region shops this summer. JL straw packable hat, $287From Edit by LBPTimeless and classy, this style goes with anything. Use it over and over, from a day in the sand to an evening cocktail hour.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
The sun is out! The UV index in Baton Rouge—or your Gulf Coast beach destination—is no joke this time of year. Time to shield some rays with sunglasses, sunscreen and—you guessed it—hats. Here are some trends to look out for when choosing hats from Capital Region shops this summer. JL straw packable hat, $287From Edit by LBPTimeless and classy, this style goes with anything. Use it over and over, from a day in the sand to an evening cocktail hour.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
How many top local chefs does it take to create a high-end, five-course dinner menu for 480 people? When it comes to planning next month’s Grace “Mama” Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner coming up on June 19, the answer is five—plus input from many experienced sommeliers, restaurateurs, alcohol distributors and other talented chefs who are part of the Baton Rouge Epicurean Society (BRES).
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival wrapped up last weekend, featuring big names like Carlos Santana, Cage the Elephant, Luke Combs, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Pearl Jam, Laufey and Lenny Kravitz. But live music festivals aren’t over for the summer in the Southeast. They’re actually just getting started. Here’s a list of can’t-miss music festivals within a 10-hour drive from Baton Rouge, so you can see loads of live performances this summer without breaking the bank.
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
Mother’s Day is a little more than a week away, and the best way to treat your mom is with some great food. Luckily, Capital Region restaurants seem to understand and have put together some tasty Mother’s Day brunches. Find bottomless mimosas, chicken and waffles, omelets for everyone, and more at these local events celebrating Mom next Sunday, May 11. Did we miss a Mother’s Day brunch? We’ll keep updating this story, so send menu information to [email protected].
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1 month ago | 
225batonrouge.com | Gracelyn Farrar
Racheal Hebert has big shoes to fill. But the Houma native says her new role as the executive director of local nonprofit The Red Shoes is a calling. The Red Shoes, located on Government Street, is dedicated to enriching the lives of women through spirituality, personal growth and community.
