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Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

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Local bakery debuts ghost kitchen pizza joint St. Bruno Pizza Co.

Baton Rouge food news roundup: Soft-serve margaritas, Pi Day deals, Middendorf’s pop-ups and more

What to add to your pot this crawfish season

Where to find boils and other mudbug tasting events around the Red Stick this season

How local restaurants use crawfish in signature dishes

Play a game of Baton Rouge Bingo this month to win prizes from local spots

Local businesses and organizations offer specials for 225 Day

Feast on fish and other meat-free plates at these church fish fries