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27-05-2025
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The Best Old Fashioneds in D.C.
View as Map Bourbon or rye, a sugar cube, and bitters. It's a simple drink that focuses on highlighting its base and is a great way to start a meal or end a night. But in a city with creative mixologists and a global palate, an Old Fashioned don't have to stay so, well, old fashioned. Here's just a few places that are taking these three basic ingredients and trying something new: bringing in some sweet, some heat, and a lot more banana than you'd expect. Did we miss your favorite spot? Drop a note at the tipline or email dc@ and we'll consider it for the next update. Read More Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy. Although Cana markets itself as a caipirinha bar (and believe me, they do the signature Brazilian cocktail well), they have one of the city's best new Old Fashioneds hidden away on their menu too. The bar strips back everything you know about the drink, leaving just the bourbon base (but finished with amburana) and then adding its own Brazilian flavors, including guava, banana, and the signature tamarind. Its namesake ingredient gives it a tangy caramel flavor that feels like it could easily be found on a beach in Rio. Signature Old Fashioned at Jack Rose Dining Saloon Jack Rose, with its 2,700 different whiskeys, doesn't make an Old Fashioned. They make the Old Fashioned. Wild Turkey, demerara, and bitters. That's it. This is for the staunch traditionalist who wants an alcohol-forward drink and they want to have it in a dimly-lit room while sitting in a smooth leather booth. If you want to switch it up a bit though, they'd be happy to switch out the Wild Turkey for something else from their robust selection. Alchemist Old Fashioned at The Alchemist Tucked away behind a hidden door, this speakeasy is secretly serving up a simple and smooth Old Fashioned with just a hint of pageantry. As the name would suggest, they love to play with fire at the Alchemist and their eponymous Old Fashioned runs with that idea. Served with a blowtorch and a skull head that looks like something out of Indiana Jones, the drink is smoked at the table while sugar and orange rind are charred beforehand. This brings out a real depth of flavor from every ingredient while keeping things quite traditional. Daddy Issues at Service Bar Recently re-anointed as one of North America's 50 best bars, Service Bar is sure to impress with not one but two Old Fashioned options. While those looking for something traditional and alcohol-forward may want to go with the Whiskey Whiskey, the Daddy Issues is something a bit more unique than your own father's preferred pour. A combination of black cardamom-infused Michter's, fig balsamic, and creme de cacao give it a smoky, verging on umami profile. It is not too sweet but still has the richness of a good dessert making for a great nightcap. Cigar Old Fashioned at Bar Pilar Bar Pilar promises to take you on a journey through Ernest Hemingway's life in Cuba and this Old Fashioned feels like the perfect way to honor The Sun Also Rises author. The focus here is on the blend of Nearest Green bourbon and Laphroaig scotch with just sugar, bitters, and a bit of cinnamon to round it out. It's a stiff drink and makes for a great sipper. There is a reason that this is the first cocktail the wait staff at Korean hit Anju will tell you to order. Taking the light and gentle flavor of Japanese Iwai whiskey and washing it in sesame oil gives the drink a rounded nutty flavor with a creamy mouthfeel. This melts together perfectly with black tea-infused tart cherry juice and rhubarb bitters which makes the whole concoction very refreshing and just a little bit too easy to drink. If you're looking for something a little more classic, the Seoul Fashioned is also available but this one is just too special not to highlight. Capital One Dining Book primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One customers. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app. Sign up for our newsletter. With a spectacular Roman cocktail menu (available now through the end of the summer) it makes sense that beverage director Jonathan Henriquez insists on putting on a show for every guest. For the menu that took him over a year to put together, he made sure that every drink has a performative element and he made no exception here. As a small plume of smoke billows out from the top of the skull-shaped goblet, you'll notice a custom-made ice cube (courtesy of the Ice Queen) with a picture of Mount Vesuvius frozen into the center. Henriquez even made sure it was laminated so guests could bring it home as a memento. The drink itself leans on the delightfully smoky side thanks to a port-finished Woodinville bourbon, porcini mushrooms, and Ardberg Uigeadail. Capital One Dining Book primetime tables set aside exclusively for eligible Capital One customers. Capital One Dining is the presenting partner of the Eater app. Draft Old Fashioned at Last Call Bar If you're looking for a no-frills Old Fashioned that goes down smooth and is easy on the wallet, Last Call has what you need and the owners are so confident in it they keep it on draft all year round. It's alcohol-forward for those who don't want something too sweet and, at $8, is by the far the most affordable on this list. Beijing Old Fashioned at Chang Chang It might not be common to sip an Old Fashioned alongside mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, and fried rice but Chang Chang is not your common Szechuan restaurant. The wild banana chai-infused whiskey and cardamom clove syrup give the drink a balanced smoky sweet flavor that lends itself well to the restaurant's spicy menu. Lakhan's Old Fashioned at Tapori Co-owner Dante Datta and manager EJ Apaga take a yin and yang approach to developing their cocktail menu. While Dante is very interested in unique drinks you won't see anywhere else, EJ focuses on elevating the classics. Their perfect Old Fashioned falls more into the latter camp, taking Wild Turkey bourbon and marrying it with a slightly-spicy, smoky chaat masala and the delicious unrefined jaggery cane sugar that is popular across the Indian subcontinent. Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla at Providencia 'Ni de aquí, Ni de allá' is the immigrant experience summarized in a single sentence, describing the complexity of being between two cultures. Co-owners Pedro Tobar and Danny Gonzalez turn this sentence into liquid form; blending together classic Kentucky bourbon with small-batch Oaxacan mezcal. Plantains give the drink a distinctly soft sweetness that radiates through every sip. It reminds us that Latin American ingredients enhance the more traditional flavors of our shared America. Old Fashioned Habits at Dirty Habit Beverage director Aniceto 'JR' Rena knows what you need to start the summer, blending Rowan's Creek bourbon and Uncle Nearest whiskey (named after the original distiller of Jack Daniels) with sassafras sugar and root beer bitters to make for something very refreshing on a hot day. While this gives the drink a subtle vanilla/caramel flavor, it's not overly sweet. Finished off with picked hon shimeji mushrooms, there's always a fun bite at the bottom of your glass (don't be afraid to use a finger to fish them out). © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Link copied to the clipboard. Although Cana markets itself as a caipirinha bar (and believe me, they do the signature Brazilian cocktail well), they have one of the city's best new Old Fashioneds hidden away on their menu too. The bar strips back everything you know about the drink, leaving just the bourbon base (but finished with amburana) and then adding its own Brazilian flavors, including guava, banana, and the signature tamarind. Its namesake ingredient gives it a tangy caramel flavor that feels like it could easily be found on a beach in Rio. Jack Rose, with its 2,700 different whiskeys, doesn't make an Old Fashioned. They make the Old Fashioned. Wild Turkey, demerara, and bitters. That's it. This is for the staunch traditionalist who wants an alcohol-forward drink and they want to have it in a dimly-lit room while sitting in a smooth leather booth. If you want to switch it up a bit though, they'd be happy to switch out the Wild Turkey for something else from their robust selection. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Tucked away behind a hidden door, this speakeasy is secretly serving up a simple and smooth Old Fashioned with just a hint of pageantry. As the name would suggest, they love to play with fire at the Alchemist and their eponymous Old Fashioned runs with that idea. Served with a blowtorch and a skull head that looks like something out of Indiana Jones, the drink is smoked at the table while sugar and orange rind are charred beforehand. This brings out a real depth of flavor from every ingredient while keeping things quite traditional. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Recently re-anointed as one of North America's 50 best bars, Service Bar is sure to impress with not one but two Old Fashioned options. While those looking for something traditional and alcohol-forward may want to go with the Whiskey Whiskey, the Daddy Issues is something a bit more unique than your own father's preferred pour. A combination of black cardamom-infused Michter's, fig balsamic, and creme de cacao give it a smoky, verging on umami profile. It is not too sweet but still has the richness of a good dessert making for a great nightcap. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Bar Pilar promises to take you on a journey through Ernest Hemingway's life in Cuba and this Old Fashioned feels like the perfect way to honor The Sun Also Rises author. The focus here is on the blend of Nearest Green bourbon and Laphroaig scotch with just sugar, bitters, and a bit of cinnamon to round it out. It's a stiff drink and makes for a great sipper. Book with OpenTable Book with OpenTable Open in Google Maps Foursquare There is a reason that this is the first cocktail the wait staff at Korean hit Anju will tell you to order. Taking the light and gentle flavor of Japanese Iwai whiskey and washing it in sesame oil gives the drink a rounded nutty flavor with a creamy mouthfeel. This melts together perfectly with black tea-infused tart cherry juice and rhubarb bitters which makes the whole concoction very refreshing and just a little bit too easy to drink. If you're looking for something a little more classic, the Seoul Fashioned is also available but this one is just too special not to highlight. Open in Google Maps Foursquare With a spectacular Roman cocktail menu (available now through the end of the summer) it makes sense that beverage director Jonathan Henriquez insists on putting on a show for every guest. For the menu that took him over a year to put together, he made sure that every drink has a performative element and he made no exception here. As a small plume of smoke billows out from the top of the skull-shaped goblet, you'll notice a custom-made ice cube (courtesy of the Ice Queen) with a picture of Mount Vesuvius frozen into the center. Henriquez even made sure it was laminated so guests could bring it home as a memento. The drink itself leans on the delightfully smoky side thanks to a port-finished Woodinville bourbon, porcini mushrooms, and Ardberg Uigeadail. Open in Google Maps Foursquare If you're looking for a no-frills Old Fashioned that goes down smooth and is easy on the wallet, Last Call has what you need and the owners are so confident in it they keep it on draft all year round. It's alcohol-forward for those who don't want something too sweet and, at $8, is by the far the most affordable on this list. Open in Google Maps Foursquare It might not be common to sip an Old Fashioned alongside mapo tofu, kung pao chicken, and fried rice but Chang Chang is not your common Szechuan restaurant. The wild banana chai-infused whiskey and cardamom clove syrup give the drink a balanced smoky sweet flavor that lends itself well to the restaurant's spicy menu. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Co-owner Dante Datta and manager EJ Apaga take a yin and yang approach to developing their cocktail menu. While Dante is very interested in unique drinks you won't see anywhere else, EJ focuses on elevating the classics. Their perfect Old Fashioned falls more into the latter camp, taking Wild Turkey bourbon and marrying it with a slightly-spicy, smoky chaat masala and the delicious unrefined jaggery cane sugar that is popular across the Indian subcontinent. 'Ni de aquí, Ni de allá' is the immigrant experience summarized in a single sentence, describing the complexity of being between two cultures. Co-owners Pedro Tobar and Danny Gonzalez turn this sentence into liquid form; blending together classic Kentucky bourbon with small-batch Oaxacan mezcal. Plantains give the drink a distinctly soft sweetness that radiates through every sip. It reminds us that Latin American ingredients enhance the more traditional flavors of our shared America. Beverage director Aniceto 'JR' Rena knows what you need to start the summer, blending Rowan's Creek bourbon and Uncle Nearest whiskey (named after the original distiller of Jack Daniels) with sassafras sugar and root beer bitters to make for something very refreshing on a hot day. While this gives the drink a subtle vanilla/caramel flavor, it's not overly sweet. Finished off with picked hon shimeji mushrooms, there's always a fun bite at the bottom of your glass (don't be afraid to use a finger to fish them out). Book with OpenTable Book with OpenTable Open in Google Maps Foursquare
New York Post
21-05-2025
- New York Post
NY man offered farmer Wild Turkey bourbon to let him feed girlfriend's ex to hogs: FBI
An upstate New York man tried to hire a hitman to murder his girlfriend's ex — then offered a farmer $1,000 and a bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon to feed the victim to his hogs, authorities said. Except the entire thing was a set-up — and both the hitman and the farmer were working for the feds, according to a criminal complaint. Jeal Sutherland, 57, pleaded guilty last week to the use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire after the hitman he hired turned out to be an informant for the Department of Justice and the farmer he bribed turned out to be an FBI agent. Advertisement 5 An upstate New York man tried to hire a hitman to murder his girlfriend's ex and wanted the victim to be fed to hogs. olga_sova – 5 Jeal Sutherland, 57, pleaded guilty to the use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire. LinkedIn Sutherland wanted his girlfriend's ex – with whom she had a child – murdered and his body disposed of as soon as the would-be victim was released from state prison at the end of January, according to a federal criminal complaint. Advertisement Shortly after the man returned home, Sutherland sent him a menacing note stuffed into the mouth of a dead goose, federal officials said. 'Sutherland admitted that in late January 2025, he had another man put the carcass of a Canada goose on the doorstep of the victim's mother. When the dead bird was discovered, it had a threatening note stuffed in its beak,' prosecutors recounted. 5 Sutherland had hired a man who turned out to be an informant for the Department of Justice and bribed a farmer who was actually an FBI agent. ííâ¬íâíµí¼ íÅ¸í¾ – He then recruited a man who was already in prison for setting the intended target's mother's car on fire – an associate who he used as an enforcer to collect money from people, according to officials and reports. Advertisement Little did he know that that man was working with the feds. The confidential informant, whose name was not released by officials, is a convicted murderer on lifetime parole who agreed to cooperate in exchange for leniency. Sutherland and the informant met over several months to discuss the plot – sometimes at a bowling alley, sometimes over breakfast – and hammer out the details. Advertisement The pair planned to rent a van from a nun, secure an EZPass, lure the victim to a parole office with the promise of a job, and drive his remains out to a farm in Pennsylvania where they would be consumed by ravenous hogs. In all, the job would cost $1,450, plus the bottle of bourbon, the duo determined — $1,000 for the pig farmer and $450 for the nun's van (including gas). 5 The job would cost $1,450, plus the bottle of bourbon, the duo determined — $1,000 for the pig farmer and $450 for the nun's van. timestudia – 'We take him to a farm and let the hogs eat him,' the confidential informant said in a recorded conversation. During one conversation, Sutherland said he wanted a picture of his rival's dead body. 'Well you want to see, you want to see the proof he's dead?' the confidential informant asked. 5 'We take him to a farm and let the hogs eat him,' the confidential informant said in a recorded conversation. Vladimir Mucibabic – 'Of course,' Sutherland responded. Advertisement During another recorded conversation, Sutherland began to express some concerns about the plan, asking the informant if it might be too difficult to lift a dead 200 pound body. 'Dude, when he's got a bullet in his head, it's not hard to pick up nobody,' the informant replied. The plot was foiled by the FBI and now Sutherland faces between seven and nine years in prison, however U.S. District Court Judge Mae D'Agostino can impose a shorter prison term at Sutherland's sentencing in September. 'Mr. Sutherland's diabolical plot intended to violently end a man's life and intimidate his family,' FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig L. Tremaroli said. 'Thanks to the swift actions taken by FBI Albany and our law enforcement partners, that plan never came to fruition.'
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man hatched gruesome plot to kill his love rival and feed body to pigs
Jeal Sutherland schemed up a murder-for-hire plot targeting the father of a child shared with his then-girlfriend, prosecutors say - but he was scooped by informants A New York man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a bizarre and disturbing murder-for-hire scheme aimed at eliminating his romantic rival. Jeal Sutherland, 57, admitted to a murder-for-hire plot targeting the father of a child shared with Sutherland's then-girlfriend, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. Prosecutors say Sutherland offered to forgive a debt in exchange for the man's murder and planned to have the victim's body fed to hogs on a Pennsylvania farm. Unbeknownst to him, both the supposed hog farmer and the hired hitman were FBI informants. As part of the plot, Sutherland also paid another man to deliver a disturbing threat: a dead Canada goose placed on the doorstep of the intended victim's mother, with a threatening note stuffed in its beak. This wasn't Sutherland's first act of intimidation toward the woman - he had previously paid someone to set her car on fire to prevent her from testifying at a custody hearing. That man would also become an FBI informant in the case, according to the document. The informant told the agency that Sutherland hired him as an "enforcer" for several vengeful tasks involving individuals who allegedly owed his employer money. The informant also told police in advance that Sutherland intended to kill the father of his then-partner's child in January, once released from a New York State prison. The informant began recording numerous conversations with Sutherland, revealing the full extent of the murder plan. In one December exchange, the informant proposed a gruesome plan, telling Sutherland, "I have a van I can rent for like $250 from a nun - we can take him to a farm and let the hogs eat him," according to the criminal complaint. Early on, Sutherland claimed that his then-girlfriend wanted to take part in the killing, reportedly saying she wanted the intended victim "strapped to a chair so she can hit him with a baseball bat." However, Sutherland expressed concerns about her reliability, saying she would "fold like an accordion" under questioning. As time went on, he began trying to distance himself from the plot, stating in a later recording that he "[didn't] want to know anything about [the killing]," but still wanted photographic proof that the victim was dead. In another conversation, he mentioned he would "probably be in Myrtle Beach" on the day of the planned murder. On January 26, Sutherland met with the informant to provide payment, including $1,450 in cash, a bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon for the hog farmer, and an E-ZPass transponder - a small device used to electronically pay tolls. He was arrested the next day. Sutherland pleaded guilty on May 14. He faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Sentencing is scheduled for September 22.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
If you see one — report it: ODNR
[WATCH: Unusual animal spotted in Ohio. See them in the video player above.] (WJW) – It's spring, and Ohio's wildlife is on the move. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources asks the public to report animal sightings to help biologists track a number of different species, including black bear, bobcat, river otter, ruffed grouse, turkey , and more. Scuba diver finds rare megalodon tooth off Florida coast Reports that include photographs or videos, as well as latitude and longitude coordinates, help wildlife experts quickly verify the sighting. Below is the list of animals Ohio's wildlife experts are especially interested in receiving reports of: Wild Turkey Badger Bald Eagle Nest Barn Owl Black Bear Bobcat Feral Swine Fisher Gray Fox Porcupine River Otter Ruffed Grouse Sandhill Crane Snowshoe Hare Weasel 'Remember to always view wildlife from a respectful distance for your safety as well as the safety of the animal,' writes ODNR. CLICK HERE to learn more and to report your animal sightings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Frances E. Cunningham, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Frances E. Cunningham, a spirited force of nature, peacefully entered eternity on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her Youngstown residence. She was born on January 22, 1938, the daughter of Louise Powell-Bandy and William Oliver, Sr., Frances navigated 87 vibrant years filled with laughter, love and an unwavering commitment to family and community. Find obituaries from your high school She was a proud South High School Warrior. Frances was never shy about speaking her mind—straight, no chasers—one of her many charms. As a dedicated nursing assistant at Heritage Manor, she cared for others with the same warmth she'd extended to her own family. Frances was the bride of the late Jonas Cunningham, Sr. and together they raised and nurtured not only their children, but many others. She was a true matriarch, embracing the village concept, opening her arms and heart to the children in her community as if they were her own. Frances found joy in the simple pleasures of life—whether it was running garage sales, where she would offer what you needed, not just what you wanted or enjoying Wild Turkey with friends as laughter filled the air. She was the life of every party, bringing people together and ensuring fun was an essential ingredient, especially during the days of the Bluebird gatherings with her children during their youth. Frances leaves behind a loving and rich legacy, cherished by her daughters, Jada Cunningham, Christine (Floyd Gaskins, Jr.) Gaskins, Renita (Clevant) Mitchell, Janet George and sons, Otis (Noelle) Huff, Kevin Cunningham and Jonas Cunningham, Jr.; along with her cherished daughter-in-law, Geraldine Cunningham; sister, Louise Williams; 13 grandchildren; a cadre of great-grandchildren and numerous family and friends. Now that her faith has become sight, Frances was reunited in eternity with her beloved parents; husband; son, Ronald Cunningham and siblings, Thomas Patterson, Edward Bandy, Vicky Bridgeforth, Diane Patrick, William Oliver, Jr., Wilbur Oliver, Jessie Oliver, Richard Oliver and Hazel Oliver; all who preceded her in death. Frances's spirit will continue to shine bright through those who loved her. In lieu of a traditional ceremony, it was Frances' request which was honored to have a private intimate gathering with her children and grandchildren. In her honor, let us remember her not just for the richness of her years but for the love she poured into everyone around her. Rest easy, Frances; your legacy lives on in the hearts of many. At this time of intimate need and personal loss, the family of Frances E. Cunningham elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort & Care, along with Transitional After-Care Arrangements to the J. E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio, 330.782.8500. Send flowers to the service of Frances E. CunninghamCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
