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2 weeks ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
At some point in a person’s life, the desire might come along to replace that cheap framed poster or mass-produced print with an actual piece of art. But what if you know nothing about buying an original painting or drawing? What makes a good one? And what’s a fair price? Taking the plunge on this particular rite of passage can seem both expensive and intimidating. Local experts say it doesn’t have to be.
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3 weeks ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
Why the Capital Region can’t get enough of sandwichesThis article was originally published in the October 2024 issue of 225 Magazine. How many times, over the course of your life, have you held a sandwich? In childhood, your sticky kid paws gripped a requisite lunch box PB&J, grape jelly weeping through the craters of squishy white bread. And then there was the grilled cheese, manna for picky eaters in both homes and restaurants. As a young adult, you manhandled fried-oyster po-boys at The Chimes.
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3 weeks ago | 
inregister.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson |Sally Grace Cagle
Salt Pepper Oak founder Vincent Hunt realized something about human beings. They really like to watch other human beings slice up juicy sides of smoked meat. One night last year, facing the daunting task of trimming 40 whole briskets, he thought, “Why not show it live on TikTok?” Enlivened by Hunt’s gift of gab and folksy kitchen confidence, the video and others like it went viral, soon garnering 2 million-4 million views a month, he says.
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1 month 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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.
