Stan
Stan grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles County. He enjoys physical activities, pizza and craft beers. When he’s not drinking, eating or traveling he is playing therapist, fixing paper jams, and helping you carry heavy stuff to your car.
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Posts by Stan
Bravo’s ‘Top Chef: Texas,’ Big as Its Namesake
Oct 26th
Top Chef returns for it’s 9th season with a record 29 contestants and new judges Emeril Lagasse and Hugh Acheson. See what host Padma Lakshmi and judge Tom Colicchio have to say about the contestants.
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Walmart Plans to Carry Craft Beer and Free Admission Days to National Parks on The Scoop
Oct 19th
- Walmart plans to carry craft beer at their stores.
- Survey says Christmas travel spending to increase.
- CNNTravel rates the 15 hotels to stay in before you die.
- BrewDog plans for a new brewery.
- Sales are down for big beer companies.
- Bellagio Las Vegas to get new lounge near the fountains.
- Free admission days to national parks announced.
- Starbucks to introduce lighter roast of coffee early next year.
- Richard Branson talks about the environmental impact of space travel.
Top 10 Haunted Hotels and the Best Burgers in America on The Scoop
Oct 17th
- Travelocity ranks top 10 haunted hotels in the United States. The Queen Mary in Long Beach is ranked at six.
- Food & Wine ranks the best burgers in America.
- CNNTravel writes about Ryanair’s 5 money-saving schemes.
- First commercial spaceport set to open in New Mexico.
- MillerCoors buys part of Terrapin Brewery.
- Some San Francisco servers are supporting a 25% tip.
L.A. Beer Float Showdown 3: Andre Guerrero, Jan Purdy and Eagle Rock Brewery Take Home the Win [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]
Oct 15th
The 3rd Annual Beer Float Showdown, presented by FoodGPS.com, where five chefs are paired with five California breweries to create an original beer float wrapped up today. The judges were prominent beer and ice cream aficionados; the attendees. The competition included Chef Ilan Hall of The Gorbals and “Top Chef” with Tustin Brewery Brewmaster and Smog City Brewing Co. brewer/owner Jonathan Porter, Chef CJ Jacobson of The Yard and “Top Chef” with Firestone Walker Rep Jace Milstead, Chef Laurent Quenioux of Vertical Wine Bistro and LQ@SK with Beachwood BBQ and Brewing Brewmaster Julian Shrago, Chefs Andre Guerrero, Jan Purdy of The Oinkster and Maximiliano with Eagle Rock Brewery Brewmaster Jeremy Raub and Chef Thi Tran and Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen with Ladyface Ale Companie Brewmaster Dave Griffiths and owner Cyrena Nouzille. Check out our photo gallery and video of the event. More >
10 Outrageous Airline Fees and America’s Most Iconic Drives on The Scoop
Oct 13th
- 10 outrageous airline fees.
- New Orleans to open flights to Cuba.
- Ryanair’s CEO wants to replace toilets with seats.
- IndependentTraveler.com tells us how to get through the airport faster.
- Travel + Leisure rates America’s most iconic drives.
- New beer app allowing users to rate the beers they’ve had. Now in beta.
- NPR reports that foods that are good for you may be better for food company profits.
First Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival Takes You on a Culinary Journey
Oct 13th
The debut of the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival starts Thursday, October 13 and will finish up on Sunday, October 16. The festival kicks off at the Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE with stars from the entertainment and culinary scenes. 30 of the nations chefs and wine from 200 international wineries will be showcased alongside notable breweries and distilleries with a performance from “The Canyons” plus DJ Randy Jackson (yes, that Randy Jackson). More >
The Dish: Grand English Breakfast from Rosewood Tavern
Oct 12th
Not a morning person – that’s okay, the Grand English Breakfast from Rosewood Tavern is available during lunch. They don’t call this breakfast “grand” for no reason. The breakfast includes two sunny side-up eggs, bangers (sausage), black pudding (blood sausage), rashers (Irish bacon), roasted tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, baked beans and toast. This may be the best part of waking up – if you wake up at noon, that is. More >
Denver is America’s Number One Microbrew City and Esquire Names Best New U.S. Restaurants on The Scoop
Oct 12th
- Travel + Leisure survey says Denver is America’s number one microbrew city, followed by Portland, OR and Portland, ME. San Diego is rated at number nine and San Francisco at 11.
- What is Garrett Oliver saying about his new book “The Oxford Companion to Beer.”
- Esquire names best new restaurants in the U.S. Which includes Ray’s & Stark Bar, Playa, and Sotto from Los Angeles.
- Nebraska craft breweries are doing well in a tough economy.
- Korean Air’s most-spacious plane now flying at LAX.
LA Beer Week Kick-off at Naja’s Place — What a Party! [PHOTOS]
Oct 11th
LA Beer Week officially kicked off last night at Naja’s Place in Redondo Beach, CA with a Stone Brewery Co. tap take over. About 50 different Stone beers were poured alongside catering by Stone Catering, serving BBQ duck and vegetarian tacos. Here is a photo gallery from last night’s event, plus a bar dive video with Stone Brewing Co.’s CEO Greg Koch. More >
Where to Hang Out with Kern River Brewing Company During LA Beer Week
Oct 11th
Just North of Lake Isabella, best known for rafting, camping and hiking sits Kern River Brewing Company, Kernville, CA’s first brewpub. A brewery started five years ago by Eric and Rebecca Giddens and Brewmaster Kyle Smith. Recently at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, the team took home a gold medal for their Citra Double IPA beer (Imperial IPA category). Los Angelenos, if you don’t want to drive 165 miles north, here is your chance to try some of Kern River Brewing Company’s brews and meet the team behind the fermenters. Just remember, it’s not going to look as pretty here in the concrete jungle. More >
Food Trucks Becoming Restaurants and California Governor Signs Shark Fin Trade Ban on The Scoop
Oct 10th
- Successful L.A. food trucks are becoming restaurants.
- City of Fullerton might be home to new Las Vegas train.
- Deschutes BASE CAMP Week in Denver starts October 15 – 22.
- MSNBC.com writes how Steve Jobs changed travel.
- California Governor Jerry Brown signs ban on shark fin trade.
- Boston Beer Co.’s shares down 24%
Meet Great American Beer Festival Winner The Bruery’s Patrick Rue at Beer Belly
Oct 10th
Orange County’s The Bruery took home three medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO. It’s no small feat as they competed against over 500 breweries from across the United States. Now, you’ll have a chance to meet the mastermind, Patrick Rue, during LA Beer Week at Beer Belly in Koreatown.
The Dish Round Up: From Stinky Tofu to Smoked Alligator Sausage
Oct 9th
“The Dish” is where we feature a distinguished food item from a restaurant or bakery. Here is a round up of all the dishes from August and September. Stay hungry!
- Tripel Burger from The Tripel
- Italian Samurai from Far Bar
- Honey’s Buttermilk Biscuits from Honey’s Kettle Restaurant & Bakery
- Fish and Portobello Chips from Steingarten LA
- Lena’s Famous Fried Pickles from Beachwood BBQ
- Swamp Thing — Smoked Alligator Sausage from Brats Brothers
- Macarons from ‘Lette Macarons
- Taiwan Style Stinky Tofu from Tofu King
- Chi Chi Burger From Blue Dog Beer Tavern
