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Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.

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The October elections put Baton Rouge in the national spotlight and created some campaign intrigue

Building a better Baton Rouge

Get ready: Popeyes is bringing back its fried chicken sandwich—permanently

Did millennials kill the dinner party, or have our parents made us more casual?

How to get work done in a coffee shop without being a jerk

New exhibit at LSU Museum of Art reflects the struggles of Latin American people

The top three candidates for Louisiana governor: We asked the questions, they answered

Eat your feelings with cinnamon rolls and other Baton Rouge comfort foods