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1 week ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
From its outdoor movie nights to its baby animal petting zoo, Istrouma at Sugar Farms is luring big crowds for food, brews and fun in a rustic setting close to town. The St. Gabriel tap room first opened in 2020 but closed last summer for a four-month renovation that delivered new covered seating, indoor and outdoor film screens for movie nights and an expanded kitchen. Along with popular pizzas, don’t miss the fried shrimp tacos.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Sally Grace Cagle |Oscar Tickle
Prepare for springtime showers and look forward to colorful days ahead with these local finds. Scroll over the image below to get the details on each piece.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Sally Grace Cagle |Oscar Tickle
Love, hope, strength, Lebanon—these are just a few of the inspirational words seen on the beaded bracelets handmade by Chloé and Tiana Khuri at the start of their philanthropic initiative, the Cedar Strong Project. The sisters were only 17 and 13 at the time, but their craft jewelry business was much more than a creative after-school activity. In August 2020, an explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon sent the country into disarray, causing mass destruction and an economic crisis.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Sally Grace Cagle |Oscar Tickle
When Modesto owner Ozzie Fernandez and designer Anne McCanless began dreaming up the interiors for the Mexican restaurant’s expansion, the duo enlisted the help of Ann Connelly Fine Art to help bring their vision to life. “They came to the gallery with the idea to do an Aztec warrior-inspired piece,” says Chelsea Norris, co-director at Ann Connelly Fine Art.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Sally Grace Cagle |Oscar Tickle
Dressing for the Louisiana heat and humidity is not always easy. And as temperatures rise, we’re on a mission to make getting dressed as simple as possible. From date night looks to everyday throw-on-and-go dresses, BLDG 5 sets the backdrop for our spring style shoot with model Leili Shabani. This season, local boutiques are showcasing easy closet staples that are perfect for the transition into summer.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Olivia Deffes |Sally Grace Cagle
Even a rainy Monday morning couldn’t stop the excitement local community members had for the soft opening of the South Branch Library at 2210 Glasgow Ave. Just after unlocking its doors March 24, it was flooded with eager and excited guests. The newest East Baton Rouge Parish Library location, situated near Rouzan and Sprouts Farmers Market, debuted this week with adjusted hours. The unveiling comes two years after its 2023 groundbreaking.
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1 month ago | 
inregister.com | Olivia Deffes |Sally Grace Cagle
Growing up in Peru, Giannina Chavez says there was always something to eat. She’d start her mornings in Lima with large breakfast spreads, and filling portions were always shared through dinner. “We are big eaters,” she says. “I remember coming back from school and thinking, ‘Oh my god, what has my mom cooked?’”Today, Chavez shares her love for her homeland’s cuisine through Brasas Peru, the Perkins Road eatery she owns with her brother, Renzo Ibanez, and sister-in-law, Carolina Ayala.
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2 months ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
Baton Rouge’s robustdining scene bursts with even more flavor now, thanks to its expanding, and ever-evolving, backdrop of international bites. Pledge to explore exciting dishes like these across the Capital City. These nine local bites are a real trip. Halo halo from Little Kitchen940 O’Neal LaneSavor authentic Filipino fare at this stationary food truck, and don’t forget dessert. The halo halo is a blissful shaved ice treat layered with fruit, tapioca, jellies and topped with Filipino ice cream.
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2 months ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
Perched at the south entrance of the Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market, the Fullness Farm booth holds tidy, tiered arrangements of colorful organic veggies. There are tender ready-to-eat lettuces and leafy greens, carefully washed and portioned in clear bags. There are bundles of carrots and radishes, raw materials for recipes or snacking. Broccoli and cauliflower make an appearance in cooler months, while plump tomatoes, eggplant and scads of different peppers beckon spring and summer regulars.
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2 months ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
Last year marked a significant milestone for Louisiana Lagniappe, the fine-dining restaurant on Perkins Road known for its Gulf seafood-centric menu. The concept celebrated 40 years in business, first opening in Destin, Florida, in 1984 before relocating to Baton Rouge in 1996. Along with the anniversary, Louisiana Lagniappe experienced another big event. Founder and longtime owner Kevin Ortego sold the business.
