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Maggie Heyn Richardson

Maggie Heyn Richardson

"225" Features Writer Maggie Heyn Richardson is an award-winning journalist and the author of "Hungry for Louisiana, An Omnivore’s Journey." A firm believer in the magical power of food, she’s famous for asking total strangers what they’re having for dinner.

Posts by this author:

How Albasha Restaurant became a Mediterranean food powerhouse and local lunch favorite

Krewe of Southdowns’ 2025 king and queen are Baton Rouge Mardi Gras veterans

Romance novels are hot in Baton Rouge—here’s how to find to find one that suits you

In Baton Rouge, fruit-filled king cakes continue to level up

When did king cakes arrive in Baton Rouge? Tracing the roots of our take on the centuries-old pastry

20 People to Watch in the Capital Region in 2025

Turning 20 this year, the Shaw Center has been key to downtown Baton Rouge’s return

How easy is it to dine plant-based in the Capital Region today?