225 Magazine

225 magazine is released monthly, around the beginning of each month, and can be found for free at various newsstands in the Greater Baton Rouge region. Additionally, special editions like 225 Extra: Menu Guide, which comes out in November, and 225 Extra: Health and Beauty, published in April, are available at select newsstands and online.

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Things to do this weekend in Baton Rouge: the arts, live music and more

2 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Avery White

Browse artisan creations SaturdayCheck out the monthly Baton Rouge Arts Market, Saturday, June 7, at the Red Stick Farmers Market. Hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, the market features various artists selling their wares, from jewelry to woodwork. The arts market is held in conjunction with the farmers market on the first Saturday of the month. The market is from 8 a.m-noon at the corner of Fifth and Main streets. Find more information here.
Summer tomatoes, new vendors and Fresh Fest all happening at Saturday's Red Stick Farmers Market

2 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson

It’s here… that magical time of year when the hunt for homegrown tomatoes, sweet corn, fresh watermelon and other much-missed local produce begins. This Saturday’s Red Stick Farmers Market kicks off its summer season with the start of Fresh Fest, an annual multi-week celebration of locally grown crops. Moreover, fans of the 28-year-old market may also notice a few new vendors as they shop.
First Look: New Cookies By Freddie food truck to bring sweet treats to Acadian Perkins Plaza

4 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Avery White

A new cookie food truck featuring sweet staples and unique creations will roll into the Capital Region at the end of the month. Cookies By Freddie officially opens June 28 and will be parked in the Acadian Perkins Plaza Shopping Center in place of Crawfish on the Geaux once it closes for the season. The concept has been in development for around four years, but baking has been a passion for owner Frederique Bekale, or Freddie, for much longer.
Dixie Landin’ closes after short season

4 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Laura Furr Mericas

A few weeks after the announcement that Blue Bayou would not open this year, Dixie Landin’ Theme Park announced on social media Monday that it would close for the rest of the 2025 season. WBRZ-TV reports that park owner Sam Haynes Jr. stated the theme park would be closing permanently due to a lack of attendance after only eight days of operation. Haynes declined to confirm the closure and declined to comment when reached by Daily Report Monday afternoon.
This week in Baton Rouge: Summertime Skating, LASM activities, local art and more

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Avery White

Beat the heat at LASMCheck out the new summer series starting Wednesday, June 4, at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum. LASM is introducing its Beat the Heat Summer Series to give kids fun, educational experiences while school is out. The activities include Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome on Wednesdays, Read & Create on Thursdays, Summer Sketches: Family Drawing Class on Fridays, Family Hour Stargazing on Saturdays and Yoga Under the Stars on Sundays.
Local Cajun chain Off the Hook plots steady growth

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Laura Furr Mericas

Off the Hook, the Baton Rouge-based fast-casual seafood chain known for its Cajun cooking, is charting a steady course for growth over the next decade. That’s according to CEO Paxton Moreaux, who tells Daily Report that Off the Hook plans to open one or two new restaurants in 2025 and five or more new locations each year thereafter. Off the Hook got its start in 2012 with its Thibodaux restaurant and has since grown to operate eight locations across Louisiana, most of them in the Capital Region.
Myth-busting how to pick a ripe watermelon

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson

Surviving Louisiana’s epic summertime heat depends on an arsenal of strategies, the tastiest of which is cold, sweet watermelon. And so, when fresh melons start to appear, a new sport emerges: how to see past a thick rind to determine its level of ripeness. Pounding on the side of a melon to elicit a hollow pitch is a favorite folk method, and it’s a safe bet you’ll spot devotees expertly thumping, knocking or slapping around a gourd or two to ferret out a drum-like tone.
Where to eat, stay and play in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson

Eclectic Ocean Springs has been one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s best-kept secrets for decades. But recent accolades about the charming town from outlets like USA Today and Southern Living signal the cat is out of the bag. Don’t worry, though. All those accolades haven’t spoiled the magic. Maintaining both authenticity and elbow room, Ocean Springs is known for its relaxed vibe and artsy throughline.
Where to eat, stay and play in Galveston, Texas

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Laura Furr Mericas

Most Baton Rougeans are familiar with the draw of the Lone Star State’s major metros. But its sleepy beach towns and barrier islands are full of hidden gems waiting to be explored. Take Galveston: Located just about an hour away from Houston, it’s been a laid-back escape for city dwellers for decades with its own culture and coastal vibes.
9 great restaurants to stop at on your way to the beach this summer

5 days ago | 225batonrouge.com | Maggie Heyn Richardson

Fresh Gulf seafood, along with the Deep South’s year-round produce and its robust culinary traditions, deliver the makings of a top-tier dining scene. Tuck into a fine dining experience or a waterfront shack for a sunset nosh. Dining out during your Gulf Coast vacation is a great way to explore the area while keeping you out of the condo kitchen. Or ditch the drive-thru while en route and take a detour to one of these eateries that are well worth the drive.