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May was a big month for restaurant openings: 225’s most-read stories of the month

Food & Drink

First Look: Habaneros, a stylish and spicy Mexican experience, set to open in Perkins Rowe

 By Kelsei Scott

Editor's note: This article has been updated to remove the opening date. Habaneros informed 225 that it no longer has an announced opening date. The Baton Rouge restaurant scene is about to get a little spicier. Habaneros, a trendy Mexico City-inspired restaurant, is set to open soon in Perkins Rowe. Husband-and-wife team Omar and Dulce Lugo originally launched the fast-growing brand in Covington in 2014, aiming to emphasize the spice their…

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Style & Home

Baton Rouge spring style, as seen at the Flower Fest

 By Elle Marie

Florals? For the Flower Fest? Groundbreaking. Pretty petals were, naturally, featured on nearly every outfit we spotted at this year’s event. Held in April at Pointe-Marie in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fest was overflowing with floral sculptures, live entertainment, crafting experiences, food trucks, a floral market—and scores of photo-ready attendees. Here’s who we spotted out on the grounds. Riley Pate, 1 Her style: “Cute.” Kevin Guillermo,…

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Things to do

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

 By Olivia Deffes

June 1 Pair elegant dresses with sparkling Converse high-tops or well-tailored suits with colorful Nike Dunks at the third annual 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge’s Sneaker Soiree. This event at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel combines food, drink and music while supporting the organization’s mission to enhance the lives of Black youth. 100blackmenmetrobr.org   Cinefiles and music lovers can unite for a free concert at The Civic Orchestra of Baton…

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Our City

Meet four Baton Rouge athletes with their sights set on this summer’s biggest Olympic prize

 By 225 Staff @225batonrouge

Baton Rouge will be in the international spotlight this summer. About 10 local athletes have already punched their tickets to the Olympic Games in Paris next month—starting July 26 and running through Aug. 11—ranging from Trinidadian track stars to Australian basketball pros. And even more have their sights set on achieving their Olympic dreams at qualification events this month. Here's who's going for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from…

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