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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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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

Make these Italian-inspired recipes for the Olympics opening ceremony

Breaking down a date-night setup at downtown’s The Little Village as it gears up for a popular patron holiday

Baton Rouge food news roundup: King cake treats, spirits tastings and more

January 2026’s new openings and spots to watch in the Capital Region: Josephine’s Italian Cuisine, The Play District and more