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Old Fashioned — The Original Cocktail

by Caroline WebbBehind the StickPosted on August 6, 2019September 1, 2025No Comments

Did you know that the first mention of an Old Fashioned was in a New York newspaper around 1806? The name of this drink is said to have originated from people ordering a cocktail the “old fashioned” way. A cocktail is defined as including a spirit of any kind, sugar, bitters, and water. This is …

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Closed to the public Monday, October 19th for a private event. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!
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Closed to the public Monday, October 19th for a private event. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday!
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Oysters Rockefeller, for a limited time.

Rappahannock oysters from @rroysters 
Rocket's Robiola cheese from @boxcarrhandmadecheese 
Kale
Breadcrumbs

Available at the bar or at your table.

Book a table now at the 🔗in our bio.
Oysters Rockefeller, for a limited time.

Rappahannock oysters from @rroysters 
Rocket's Robiola cheese from @boxcarrhandmadecheese 
Kale
Breadcrumbs

Available at the bar or at your table.

Book a table now at the 🔗in our bio.
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Oysters Rockefeller, for a limited time. Rappahannock oysters from @rroysters Rocket's Robiola cheese from @boxcarrhandmadecheese Kale Breadcrumbs Available at the bar or at your table. Book a table now at the 🔗in our bio.
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We’re rolling out new menu items at The River and Rail.
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We’re rolling out new menu items at The River and Rail.
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🍷October is Virginia Wine Month.
Here's what we're pouring by the glass this month to celebrate.

Reds:
Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Pinot Noir '21 - Shenandoah Valley 
Hark - Petit Verdot '23 - Monticello 
Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Nebbiolo '23 
Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon '21 

Whites & Rose:
Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Fiano ‘23 
Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Barrel Select Chardonnay’21 - Shenandoah Valley 
Hark - Petit Manseng ‘21 - Monticello 
Boxwood Estate - Sauvignon Blanc ‘24 - Middleburg 

Come enjoy a glass and have a taste of what we're rolling out on our new menu.
🍷October is Virginia Wine Month.
Here's what we're pouring by the glass this month to celebrate.

Reds:
Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Pinot Noir '21 - Shenandoah Valley 
Hark - Petit Verdot '23 - Monticello 
Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Nebbiolo '23 
Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon '21 

Whites & Rose:
Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Fiano ‘23 
Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Barrel Select Chardonnay’21 - Shenandoah Valley 
Hark - Petit Manseng ‘21 - Monticello 
Boxwood Estate - Sauvignon Blanc ‘24 - Middleburg 

Come enjoy a glass and have a taste of what we're rolling out on our new menu.
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🍷October is Virginia Wine Month. Here's what we're pouring by the glass this month to celebrate. Reds: Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Pinot Noir '21 - Shenandoah Valley Hark - Petit Verdot '23 - Monticello Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Nebbiolo '23 Barboursville Vineyards - Octagon '21 Whites & Rose: Barboursville Vineyards - Reserve Fiano ‘23 Hazy Mountain Vineyards - Barrel Select Chardonnay’21 - Shenandoah Valley Hark - Petit Manseng ‘21 - Monticello Boxwood Estate - Sauvignon Blanc ‘24 - Middleburg Come enjoy a glass and have a taste of what we're rolling out on our new menu.
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Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷
Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. 

We're already talking about our next one.  Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
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Our wine dinner with @wondermentwines was a special evening. 🍷 Chef @itslukeliarson came up with the perfect menu to highlight these beautiful wines. We're already talking about our next one. Sign up for our wine dinner email list at the 🔗 in our bio and be the first to know.
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Our newest dish from some of our oldest friends:
Smoke in Chimneys Trout - Autumn Squash - Kale - Anson Mills White Rice Peas

We’ve been serving @smokeinchimneys trout since our early days. Now it’s on menus at Michelin-starred restaurants nationwide.  We’re proud to say “we knew them when.”

Book a table at the 🔗in our bio.
Our newest dish from some of our oldest friends: Smoke in Chimneys Trout - Autumn Squash - Kale - Anson Mills White Rice Peas We’ve been serving @smokeinchimneys trout since our early days. Now it’s on menus at Michelin-starred restaurants nationwide. We’re proud to say “we knew them when.” Book a table at the 🔗in our bio.
Our newest dish from some of our oldest friends:
Smoke in Chimneys Trout - Autumn Squash - Kale - Anson Mills White Rice Peas

We’ve been serving @smokeinchimneys trout since our early days. Now it’s on menus at Michelin-starred restaurants nationwide.  We’re proud to say “we knew them when.”

Book a table at the 🔗in our bio.
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Our newest dish from some of our oldest friends: Smoke in Chimneys Trout - Autumn Squash - Kale - Anson Mills White Rice Peas We’ve been serving @smokeinchimneys trout since our early days. Now it’s on menus at Michelin-starred restaurants nationwide. We’re proud to say “we knew them when.” Book a table at the 🔗in our bio.
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Rumor has it this one’s for you. 

It’s been a long week. It’s almost the weekend. Come have a seat at the bar and grab a beverage. You deserve it.
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Rumor has it this one’s for you. It’s been a long week. It’s almost the weekend. Come have a seat at the bar and grab a beverage. You deserve it.
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