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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.

Posts by this author:

First Look: Basel’s Market returns with fresh details and a familiar feel in its new St. Francisville home

Let them eat cake! Where to find king cakes for those with dietary restrictions in BR

An ode to bread, pasta’s trusty side piece at local Italian restaurants

How Baton Rouge florists prepare for Valentine’s Day

A guide to the glorious world of pasta in Baton Rouge

Where to find fresh and fancy pasta at local grocers and neighborhood markets

February 2024’s calendar of must-attend events around Baton Rouge

What to expect at Night Market BTR, with lion dances, 40+ vendors and a new location Feb. 9