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Bad Guys, Good Eats! Pop-Up Dinner at Restaurant IPO
Chef and 225 contributor Jay D. Ducote and Chef Chris Wadsworth hosted the Bad Guys, Good Eats! dinner at Restaurant IPO Wednesday night. The dinner was themed around famous movie villains, pairing cocktails and ales with plates of food resembling famous baddies like The Joker, Lord Voldemort, Hannibal Lector, and many others. The highlights of the night were the three middle courses—a black bean soup laced with blood sausage to signify Lord Voldemort, a brace of coneys on black eyed peas resembling Sauron, and lamb medallions atop a fava bean puree to pay homage to the famous favorite of Hannibal Lector.
Summer Crush
Elizabeth Arkley Hammett, a local nursing student and Fur Ball co-coordinator, and her husband Grey Hammett III, who works in commercial real estate, will take you through our summer guide. And they'll look good while doing it, too. Where noted, their clothes and accessories are available from local retailers.
Better Block BR
On Saturday the two blocks between Bedford and Beverly drives on April 13, 2013, residents will get to see a model of what Government Street could look like if we push local and state officials to update the roadway to a safer, more "complete street" model.
225 Summer Crush Swimwear Shoot
Go behind the scenes of 225's swimwear style shoot with...
Bite and Booze
By Jay D. Ducote
Bite and Booze chronicles the culinary and indulgent cultural experiences of Jay D. Ducote. The blog tells the story about interesting eats and drinks throughout Jay's life in Baton Rouge and his travels around the world.
Live Through This
By Patrick Fellows
Patrick Fellows knows how to live a healthier, leaner lifestyle-and in Live Through This, he'll teach you his not-so-secret secrets to getting fit.
Unleashed
By Adrian Hirsch
Unleashed explores national and local issues involving exotics, wildlife, livestock and pets; chronicles the efforts of and events sponsored by local rescues and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine; provides resources and tips for pet owners; and, features pictures and profiles of adorable, adoptable animals.
smART City
By Benjamin Leger
The smART City blog focuses on the local art scene and smart growth in the Baton Rouge area, as well as occasions when those two topics collide.
Surround Sounds
By Justin McGowan
Surround Sounds dives into the music of Southeast Louisiana, exploring the local sounds of Baton Rouge and keeping you up to date on live music and new releases from the area's best acts.
The Spoils of Progress
By Slater McKay
Through the filter of his worldly adventures, a returned son of Baton Rouge examines his city: its people, politics and potential.
Startup Cartography
By Wendy Overton
Mapping the world of entrepreneurship and innovation in Baton Rouge.
Spatula Diaries
By Maggie Heyn Richardson
Maggie Heyn Richardson is a veteran freelance journalist and a regular 225 contributor whose work has appeared in Eating Well and on the national public radio program, On Point. She has appeared on the Cooking Channel and is currently working on a book about Louisiana foodways.
The Movie Filter
By Jeff Roedel
Movie news and reviews that matter from a frustrated screenwriter, a far-less-frustrated 225 editor and a writer whose work has appeared in New York, PASTE and Stop Smiling.
What's the Big Picture
By Matthew Sigur
In What's the Big Picture, writer Matthew Sigur tries to answer questions about pop culture. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewSigur, or e-mail him at matthew@225batonrouge.com But please, don't insult his inability to comb his hair.
Sheauxtime
By Amy Weiner
Hollywood has come to Louisiana-but is the Bayou State ready for its closeup? Amy Weiner will tell you about reality shows, movies and more centered around or filmed in the other L.A. It's Sheauxtime!
225 Fitness Adviser
By Nickie Jordan
Longtime personal trainer (and new Baton Rouge resident) Nickie Jordan answers your questions about training, fitness and feeling good.