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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:

Bars are reaching for more unique bitters, and a local business is providing the goods

We tried out the mochi ice cream at Whole Foods

A different approach behind the area’s newest festival: Ebb & Flow

A flood-control project is still riddled with obstacles 25 years after work began

Juried art exhibit at the Healthcare Gallery showcases a Southern take on futurism

This is Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

The time and effort put into the best costume ball in town

Babycakes brings its recognizable element of fun and dance to BR parades