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
Take a Magical Beer History Tour to All Three Lucky Baldwins Pub Locations
Oct 5th
The original Lucky Baldwins Pub in Pasadena, CA was opened 15 years ago by David Farnworth and Peggy Simonian, long before Los Angeles went into a craft beer frenzy. On October 18, during LA Beer Week, beer lovers will get a chance to visit all three Lucky Baldwin Pub locations on an exclusive bus tour featuring over 100 beers on tap including Stone Brewing Co., Pasadena’s very own Craftsman Brewing Company and breweries across Southern California. More >
Top 10 Foodie Hotels and Airfare Down 16% Since 1995 on The Scoop
Oct 5th
- USA Today Travel rates the top 10 foodie hotels with New Orleans at the top of the list. San Francisco is at number 5 and Las Vegas is at number 9.
- Behind the scene at LAX.
- A-B InBev lowers its investment in U.S. facilities.
- Airfare down 16% since 1995.
- American Planning Association rates the 30 best neighborhoods in the U.S.
- Frommer’s rates the top six spots for ramen in Tokyo.
- NYC gets more hotel rooms.
- Legoland opens in Florida.
Drink & Eat Around Town: Magnolia Bakery, Mezze, Mohawk Bend, Beer Belly
Oct 5th
What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Here is a list of Los Angeles area eateries with a special something something. More >
10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities for Business Travelers and 10 Best Food Trucks in London on The Scoop
Oct 4th
- Here is a list of the most expensive U.S. cities for business travelers. New York City rated at number one followed by Washington D.C., and Boston. Santa Monica is rated at number four followed by San Francisco.
- Yuengling beer enters Ohio markets.
- How about flying to any city in the world within two hours?
- Top Miami chef to redesign Royal Caribbean cruise restaurant menus.
- Guy Fieri to launch chain of hamburger joints on Carnival cruise ships.
- TSA unveiled a new airport security procedure to shorten the wait.
- 10 best food trucks in London.
Photo: San Francisco cityscape
The Dish: Roasted Duck Poutine from Euclid Hall
Oct 4th
Canadians would be proud of this American twist on their Québecian staple. The Roasted Duck Poutine is hand-cut French fries, drizzled in duck gravy, with black peppers and melted Wisconsin cheddar curds. Now available at Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen in Denver, CO. More >
Google to Brew Beer with Dogfish Head and List of Helpful Travel Apps on The Scoop
Oct 3rd
- Google to brew beer with Dogfish Head.
- New York’s newest tourist attraction are the people protesting Wall Street.
- 5 tips for first time China visitors.
- CNN lists some helpful travel apps.
- Theme park creates bigger seats for overweight riders.
- Denver Restaurant Week is February 25 – March 9, 2012.
Photo: Dogfish Head Sam Calagione speaking at the GABF media luncheon
California, Colorado Win Big at the Great American Beer Festival 2011
Oct 1st
It was a history in the making for craft beer as the Great American Beer Festival celebrate its 30th anniversary. The GABF awards were handed out this afternoon in Denver, CO with big wins from California and host state Colorado. The awards were given out by beer industry judges raking over 4,000 beers submitted for the competition. More >
Inside Look: The Great American Beer Festival 2011 — Day One [PHOTOS]
Sep 29th
The Great American Beer Festival is finally here. We had beers from all across the United States and food from local Colorado restaurants at the Farm to Table Pavilion. Here is mini gallery of day one’s events. Check back soon for more updates! More >
All About the Numbers: Great American Beer Festival
Sep 29th
In about an hour, the Great American Beer Festival will kick off their three day event at the Colorado Convention Center in the Mile High City. We’ve compiled some numbers, giving you an idea on how “great” the beer festival really is. More >
Surly Goat Bar Introduces Your Passport to the United Nations of Craft Beer
Sep 29th
In the age where we can gamificate with apps like Foursquare and Untappd, we forget about the tangibles. So, the team over at the Surly Goat, a craft beer bar in West Hollywood, is going old school offering their customers a stamp-able booklet. Its an award system where patrons can collect stamps and ultimately become a Surly Goat VIP and gain perks. We have Surly Goat Manager, Andrew Kelley, on video explaining how you can get your very own “United Nations of Craft Beer Drinkers” passport. More >
Drink & Eat Around Town: Drago Centro, Lola’s, Public School 612, Nelson’s at Terranea Resort, OC Fair Food Trucks
Sep 28th
Check out these upcoming drink and food events around L.A. and O.C. including specialty cocktails, Oktoberfest celebrations, a lesson in tequila, and more! More >
Coffee Can Lower Women’s Risk of Depression and Ten Most Useful Travel Sites on The Scoop
Sep 27th
- Study shows that coffee can lower women’s risk of depression.
- President Obama propose additional air travel taxes.
- Sam Adams suing Anchor Brewing over employee.
- BudgetTravel rates the ten most useful travel sites.
- Denver Restaurant Week 2012 is February 25 – March 9.
- Downtown Las Vegas adds zip-lining.
New Belgium Brewing Co. Considers Opening Brewery in N.C. and Celebrities Want to Ban Shark Fin Products on The Scoop
Sep 26th
- New Belgium Brewing Co. considers opening their new brewery in Asheville, N.C.
- New Belgium Brewing Co.’s Eric Salazar parties with Maryland based band CLUTCH in Washington D.C. for the release of a collaboration beer.
- Television personality Rick Steves tells us how to avoid travel scams in Europe.
- Spain bans bullfighting.
- NBA star, Yao Ming and British business man, Richard Branson calls for the ban of shark fin products.
- BudgetTravel rates eight non-U.S. fast-food chains to try.
- How real is “Pan Am” the new television show?
Photo: New Belgium Beer Ranger, Dallas Byerley at the 2010 Tour de Fat in Los Angeles
The Dish: Tripel Burger from The Tripel
Sep 25th
We know what you’re thinking, what’s a forest doing on this burger? But don’t get fooled, it’s quite meaty. The Tripel Burger from The Tripel in Playa Del Rey is an all-meat patty made with duck confit, pork and aged beef, topped off with truffle Pecorino, house made apricot jam and arugula encompassed between two pieces of onion brioche bun. More >
