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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.

Tailgating SEC Style: Vandy Kicks Off the 2018 Tailgating Season

The Vanderbilt Commodores began their 2018 football season against MTSU on the Saturday before Labor Day with an impressive win. Neither the food or fan anticipation disappointed as the temperatures rose in the parking lots and on the grills to officially kick off the Tailgating SEC Style and the college football season. And I love [...]

2018-09-26T15:00:40-05:00September 4th, 2018|Sports, Tailgating SEC Style|Comments Off on Tailgating SEC Style: Vandy Kicks Off the 2018 Tailgating Season

Dinner, Supper, Lunch, It’s Enough to Confuse Any (Non) Southerner

Growing up in the rural South, you would hear people use one of two words to describe the noon or the evening meal. As I've gotten older, the words seemed to be used interchangeably for both meals. Dinner, Supper, or Lunch it's enough to confuse any (Non) Southerner. I'm here to set the record straight. [...]

2022-01-30T15:05:07-06:00August 23rd, 2018|Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Dinner, Supper, Lunch, It’s Enough to Confuse Any (Non) Southerner

Craft Breweries, Bars Bring a Boost to Huntsville

Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of craft beers, especially those made and brewed in the South. At the recommendation of another Southern lifestyle writer, I spent an afternoon tasting several outstanding beers produced by a new breed of entrepreneurs in Huntsville, Alabama, also known as  “Rocket City USA,” and none [...]

2018-08-24T12:12:35-05:00August 21st, 2018|Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Craft Breweries, Bars Bring a Boost to Huntsville

Know the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey

Southerners often use the terms "whiskey" and "bourbon" interchangeably. Admittedly, I've broken this cardinal rule of spirits. Don't worry, you won't face any civil or criminal charges. It is helpful to know the difference between bourbon and whiskey the next time the subject arises at your next dinner party, tailgate, or an after-work mixer, so [...]

2021-08-03T19:59:09-05:00August 4th, 2018|Eats & Drinks|Comments Off on Know the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey

What to Wear to a Wedding, A Southern Man’s Guide

A few weeks ago I received an invitation to my cousins March wedding in Nashville and it immediately got me thinking about spring fashion and what a proper Southern gentleman should wear. Follow these rules for what to wear to a wedding and you’ll be looking on point (and adhering to the dress code) without upstaging the [...]

2018-07-27T11:00:52-05:00July 27th, 2018|Fashion|Comments Off on What to Wear to a Wedding, A Southern Man’s Guide
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