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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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What to know about the alt-country legends performing at the new Bandito Fest

A look at some of the most anticipated flicks hitting theaters this season

Forgo margaritas and straight tequila this month in favor of a mezcal cocktail

Shopping for treasure and drifting along the bayous of Livingston Parish

How to make the best of a weekend in and around St. Francisville

How a showdown between the school board and ExxonMobil gave state leaders the sweats and made national news

A look at the full season of local theater coming to Baton Rouge

TEDxLSU returns to illuminate a variety of unique new topics