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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.

Posts by this author:

How the massive model at LSU’s Center for River Studies works

Why the arts matter: Theater

Why the arts matter: Music

The restaurant hustle: We talk to owners about obstacles facing the Baton Rouge food scene

The restaurant hustle

International artist leaves his mark on Baton Rouge walls

LSU Museum of Art curator explains Romare Bearden’s vibrant collages and his activism as a black artist

Three recent news stories show sidewalks are more than amenities—they are often essential