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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.

RIP My Friend: Rickey Stanfield

For the Savannah, Tennessee Central High School Class of 1980, losing a classmate near the end of our senior year was hard. For me and our friend group, it seemed excruciating. Even now, in the middle of our “middle-age,” hearing about a classmate’s passing doesn’t come any easier. Rickey Stanfield, 1980 CHS senior photo. [...]

2026-04-28T16:15:28-05:00April 28th, 2026|Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on RIP My Friend: Rickey Stanfield

Derby and Steeplechase Fashion for Men

Updated for 2026. Derby and Steeplechase season is here. Horse racing's premier event, the Kentucky Derby, takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase happens on Saturday, May 9. Now, all that's left to decide is what to wear. Horse racing events allow men - most notably southern men - a chance [...]

2026-04-27T17:23:29-05:00April 27th, 2026|Fashion, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on Derby and Steeplechase Fashion for Men

How to Create the Perfect Mint Julep

There’s something about spring that makes me crave a refreshing cocktail. With Derby and Steeplechase season upon us, there’s no better time to learn how to create the perfect Mint Julep. Being a self-professed, amateur bourbon enthusiast, sipping on a Mint Julep while listening to the birds chirp on a warm afternoon calms my spirit.  [...]

2026-04-27T17:24:51-05:00April 27th, 2026|Eats & Drinks, Southern Lifestyle|Comments Off on How to Create the Perfect Mint Julep

Best 30A Restaurants In 2025 – Updated

UPDATED: March 10, 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. Florida Scenic Highway 30A runs 24 miles along the Gulf of Mexico coastline. Scenic Highway 30a extends 24 [...]

2026-03-10T15:39:51-05:00March 10th, 2026|Best Southern Restaurants, Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Best 30A Restaurants In 2025 – Updated

Deep Fried Turkey Made Easy

The first time I tasted deep-fried turkey, I swore I would never eat a baked one again. Well, that's not entirely true. However, I prefer the tender, juicy flavor the deep frying cooking method gives my favorite holiday bird. Grab a drink and read my insights on deep-fried turkey made easy. Deep-frying turkey is simple, [...]

2025-11-13T13:55:54-06:00November 13th, 2025|Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Deep Fried Turkey Made Easy
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