Ethan Fixell
Ethan Fixell
 

Ethan Fixell

 
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      Writer  •  Educator  •  Performer

 
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The United States of Metal
The United States of Metal

As Published By Kerrang!

This our definitive, objective, indisputable list of the single best heavy metal band from every U.S. state, complete with a playlist at the bottom of the page, too. (Though, if you do have any issues with our picks, you can take it up with our man in the United States, Ethan Fixell. Just know that he lost six pounds and four nights of sleep putting this list together – so be gentle.)

Whiskey Lovers, Here's Why You Should Be Drinking Cognac Instead
Whiskey Lovers, Here's Why You Should Be Drinking Cognac Instead

As published by Food & Wine

I fell in love with Cognac not only for its similarities to barrel-aged whiskey, but also for the importance its provenance contributes to its identity. It’s a craft product that can be imitated, but not replicated anywhere else in the world. If you’re as intrigued as I was, check out the following tips – and product suggestions – for enjoying your Cognac like a well-informed pro.

Selling “BDX” Now
Selling “BDX” Now

As Published By Beverage Media

Burdened by its reputation as a polarized region—one producing nothing but unaffordable Classified Growths or cheap, generic blends—Bordeaux has seen better centuries. But the tides are undeniably shifting. Thanks to a wave of younger, globally conscious winemakers, the rise of smaller appellations, and expanding consumer tastes, Bordeaux has more to offer Americans today than ever before.

 
 

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Worshipping at the altar of Dulli. . @TheAfghanWhigs - @BrooklynSteel, 4/18/18. . #GregDulli #Dulli #AfghanWhigs #AfghanWhigsLive #TheAfghanWhigs #Whigs #TwilightSingers #GutterTwins #BrooklynSteel #RockShow #RockAndRoll #AlternativeRock #AltRock #BandWorship #DoToTheBeast #InSpades #BrooklynRock #NYC #LiveMusic
Shared a fantastic meal with Kevin Morrissey of @EhlersEstate tonight. Yes, this #Napa winemaker formerly of @StagsLeapWineCellars and @EtudeWines produces incredible juice (some of the best California #CabernetFranc I've ever tasted); and yes, the food at @Racines_NY was excellent. But what made this a truly memorable night was Kevin's willingness to open up and share his fascinating story -- one filled with dramatic trials and tribulations and a deep passion for wine. And THAT is what wine should be about: connecting with other people over expertly prepared food and beverage that celebrates the wonders of nature and humankind's ability to harness its power. Holy shit...am I a full blown hippie now? Well then, call me Starshine and bring on the tie-dye and patchouli! . #EhlersEstate #Ehlers #Racines #CabernetSauvignon #CabFranc #CabSauv #NapaCab #NapaWine #NapaWines #Wines #Wine #RedWine #RedWines #Winemaking #Winemaker #WineTasting #WineMeal #WineDinner #WinePairing #1886 #StHelena #StHelenaCab #StHelenaCabernet
After a morning downpour and a long day of work that kicked my ass, I needed a big, full-bodied wine that can cut through bullshit and settle nerves. At 15% ABV, Alta Vista's 2014 Terroir Selection is a bold, powerful, take-no-prisoners #Malbec -- but one with restrained Old World influence from the use of French oak barrels. Last year, @WineEnthusiast called it "chunky...saturated and muscular" -- all of which could be applied to the album I'm simultaneously spinning: @Sepultura's "Beneath The Remains." Hey, I may not be familiar with any Argentinian metal bands, but I do know a few from South America -- and this '89 thrash classic from Brazil's finest is arguably the best album the continent has ever produced. . #RhythmAndBooze #AltaVista #AltaVistaWine #Argentina #Argentinian #ArgentinaWine #ArgentinianWine #MalbecWine #RedWine #Wines #WinePairing #Sepultura #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #Thrash #BrazilianMetal #Brazil #BrazilMetal #SouthAmericanMetal #LatinMetal #LatinAmericanMetal #LatinAmerican
I doubt there's anyone in New York doing a better job of celebrating @AllagashBrewing's 5th Annual #SaisonDay than I am -- but I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGES! What you're up against here is #ShirosDelight (a mixed-fermentation ale aged on pluerries and plums), #Belfius (blended with spontaneously fermented ale), #Astrid (aged in #Aquavit barrels), and of course, ol' faithful: #AllagashSaison. Yes, you could say that my deck of farmhouse ales is stacked -- and the weather and ambiance ain't bad, either. . #AllagashBrewing #Allagash #AllagashBeer #Saison #Saisons #SaisonBeer #FarmHouseAle #MixedCulture #MixedCultureFermentation #SpontaneousFermentation #Fermentation #WildFermentation #WildBeer #SourBeer #SourAle #Brettanomyces #BeerTasting #Beer #Beers #NewYorkCity #NewYork #NYC #EmpireStateBuilding #EmpireStateNYC
Every time I think spring is around the corner, Mother Nature wags her finger tauntingly and says, "Not today, Ethan. Not today." So I'm huddled at the dining room table thinking warm weather thoughts while sipping the sunniest beer I could find in my stash: @HarpoonBrewery's Lime-y Vice, a tart lemon-lime gose. At 4.7% ABV, it goes down easy, and the fresh, citrusy aroma makes me feel like I'm doing 90 down the highway on a spring day in Miami. To complete the experience, I'm listening to the electropop of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for "Drive" (2011). The neon '80s vibe is strong in here tonight. . #RhythmAndBooze #HarpoonBrewery #Harpoon #HarpoonBeer #LimeyVice #Beer #Beers #BeerPairing #BeersAndTunes #DriveMovie #DriveSoundtrack #Drive #RyanGosling #80sMusic #80sSound #Kavinsky #Electro #ElectroPop
Last night I had a life-changing experience. While I've visited #Bourgogne and had my fair share of the wine before, I can now say I never understood Burgundy's true potential until tasting this bottle of 1998 Roumier Bonnes Mares at a workshop hosted by auction house @AckerWines. Bonnes Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard in the commune of Chambolle-Musigny in the Côte de Nuits, and the stuff produced by #DomaineGeorgesRoumier might just be the most iconic example in the world. This is gonna sound so annoying, but the fragrant perfume on this thing literally got me a little misty eyed. (Yeah, apparently Burgundy is my This Is Us.) On the nose were roses, wild animal, and a touch of spiced plum -- and in the mouth, a perfect balance of richness, tannin, and acidity. Now all I need is an inheritance of $100k to afford more of it... . #Roumier #Burgundy #DomaineRoumier #RareBurgundy #RareBourgogne #BonnesMares #GrandCru #GrandCruBurgundy #GrandCruBourgogne #ChambolleMusigny #Musigny #CoteDeNuits #CoteDOr #BurgundyWine #AckerWines #Acker #rarewine #winespo #winepro #winewednesday #winelovers #wineauction #winetime #wine #vino #wino #FineWine

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