Check out the 2019 Best of 225 Awards issue, on newsstands now

Take a good look, Baton Rouge. The July issue of 225 serves as a portrait of our city’s culture in 2019, from food to shopping to entertainment. The winners and runners up in this year’s Best of 225 Awards—chosen solely by voters like you—represent the Capital Region’s longtime faves as well as its forward thinkers that are pushing our area swiftly into the future. From chefs transforming food into art to businesses redefining retail, there is plenty to be proud of here.

Pick up a copy of our complete July issue on newsstands now, or browse the winners below.