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Food & Drink

First Look: Spanish Town’s iconic corner grocery reopens this week as Spanish Town Market and Cofe

 By Maggie Heyn Richardson

One of the most iconic corner grocery stores in Baton Rouge returned under new management Tuesday, April 1. Currently in a soft opening phase, the newly christened Spanish Town Market and Cofe is run by Horatio Isadore, whose now-closed concept, Southern Cofe, operated in the Main Street Market and on Scotland Avenue. Isadore also previously ran coffee shops on the Southern University campus and in Alexandria, Louisiana. “I’ve always loved this…

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Style & Home

The king of sparkles: Local lawyer updates his menswear brand with help from his bold other half

 By Olivia Deffes

Hunter Odom’s favorite shirt just happens to be a hand-me-down from his father. A little worn out from attending multiple events, it now proudly hangs in his home office. Odom says he was drawn to the shirt because of its little secret. The old formal button-up looks totally normal under a jacket. But, once that outer layer gets shed, a playful pattern is revealed on the back panel. “Once you…

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Things to do

Festivals galore and more things to do this weekend in greater Baton Rouge 

 By Madison Cooper

Attend Blues Fest all weekend  Listen to blues musicians at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival in downtown Baton Rouge from Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6.  Live music will be spread across four different stages. In between sets, savor food and drinks from local vendors, shop local goods, check out the new Kenny Neal’s Car Show, and bring the kiddos to the Humana Kids Corner.  Festivities kick off Friday…

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Our City

225 things to do in the Capital Region: Our April 2025 issue is on stands now

 By 225 Staff @225batonrouge

It’s baaaack. We’ve officially revamped our viral list of 225 things to do for 2025. Previously published in 2008, 2018 and 2020, we've scrapped the old lists in favor of a fresh collection of new and classic ways to eat, shop and explore your way through the Capital Region. Flip through this month's cover story for a guide to local food, fun and entertainment this season—and for many years to…

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