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.

Olivia Deffes

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Local food-centered concept Table Story returns with off-menu dinners and meaningful connections

First Look: Offset Smoker BBQ draws crowds to Mid City with its new Central Texas-inspired joint

Beer slushy, anyone? Where to find spiked frozen drinks in the Capital Region

Move over, Baskin-Robbins! Find small-batch ice creams and gelatos at Baton Rouge sweets shops

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June 2024’s calendar of can’t-miss events in the Capital Region

First Look: Chicky Sandos quietly moves from food truck to its first brick-and-mortar restaurant

In new book, Baton Rouge creatives tackle mental health through art