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About Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is a Southern Connoisseur who writes and podcasts about the lifestyles, people, and places throughout the Southeastern U.S.

Best 30A Restaurants In 2025 – Updated

UPDATED: October 26, 2026 There is no shortage of fantastic restaurants, cafes, and bars along South Walton's Emerald Coast. Whether you're a local or visitor, we've assembled a tasty list of the best 30a restaurants. Here is a Michelin Star update. Roux 30A in Santa Rosa Beach has received a "Michelin Recommended" designation. I highly [...]

2026-10-26T11:01:52-05:00October 26th, 2026|Best Southern Restaurants, Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Best 30A Restaurants In 2025 – Updated

AmericanaFest 2026 Doesn’t Disappoint Fans & Industry Insiders

The 2026 AmericanaFest served up a vibrant feast of music, boldly pushing Americana's boundaries in every direction. Each fall, Nashville, Tennessee, becomes a musical crossroads as AmericanaFest brings together artists, industry leaders, and fans for several days of discovery, nostalgia, and celebration. The 2026 edition raised the bar with an unforgettable awards ceremony, where Tom [...]

2026-10-15T12:04:18-05:00October 15th, 2026|Southern Americana Podcast, Southern Events|Comments Off on AmericanaFest 2026 Doesn’t Disappoint Fans & Industry Insiders

Banquet Manners and Etiquette Matter: Know & Use the Basics

Times are shifting, as the old saying reminds us. Many etiquette rules that once seemed set in stone have faded away, and honestly, that’s often for the best. Some traditions just don’t fit modern life. But one thing remains timeless: the essential banquet manners every guy should know. Gentlemen, banquet manners and etiquette never go [...]

2026-09-14T14:41:48-05:00September 14th, 2026|Eats & Drinks, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Banquet Manners and Etiquette Matter: Know & Use the Basics

Goldpine: Kassie & Ben Wilson

In mid-January 2026, I crossed paths with Kassie and Ben Wilson, the married Nashville duo known as Goldpine, after their unforgettable set at the 30A Songwriters Festival. Their acoustic performance, alive with electrifying vocals and seamless harmonies, was nothing short of captivating. From the first note, their passion for both their craft and each other [...]

2026-08-13T13:03:33-05:00August 13th, 2026|Southern Americana Podcast|Comments Off on Goldpine: Kassie & Ben Wilson

College Football Is Unionizing; And It’s Not Good

Stanford University’s football team just made history as the first to join the College Football Players Association (CFBPA). Picture a scene straight out of a gritty union drama, with a modern-day Jimmy Hoffa and his crew muscling their way into college football. In this story, Jason Stahl plays the lead as CFBPAs executive director. RELATED: [...]

2026-07-29T13:05:23-05:00July 29th, 2026|Sports|Comments Off on College Football Is Unionizing; And It’s Not Good
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