Enjoy a night out at The V Virginia Eatery and Brew House. The interior of the restaurant has a relaxing quality with low lights and dark wood. The menu is full of typical American brewery fare like steaks, seafood, burgers, and appetizer. Start with the braided pretzel appetizer with spicy cheese dipping sauce. The pork pops, tender pork shanks tossed in a honey mustard BBQ sauce, and Blackened Ahi Nachos are popular appetizers. The entrees are a mix of steaks, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, and pasta. The bar has a nice selection of house-made craft beers and wine. The V does get crowded so make a reservation to avoid waiting. Outdoor seating is available when the weather is nice. 

The V Virginia Eatery and Brew House
44630 Waxpool Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 723-6500
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Movies and music play a big part in our culture, so it makes sense that the two come together in these great movies about music. And it's not just in documentaries or films about live performances; it's in some of the best-loved fictional films of all time. Here are a few popular films with music as a theme:

This Is Spinal Tap
The 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap follows the fictional band Spinal Tap as they embark on a comeback tour. Watch as the musicians who once played to sold out arenas fight, argue, and struggle through creative differences while trying to keep their careers going in this hilarious ode to playing in a band.

High Fidelity
Nick Hornby's book set in London is made into the Chicago-based High Fidelity. John Cusack plays the lead working in a record store, making mix tapes to suit every situation, and obsessing about music.

The Blues Brothers
Jack and Elwood may not be the best of singers but they do try. Music is at the forefront of The Blues Brothers, a comedy about two brothers trying to raise money through their blues band. The cameos by famous singers like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, and James Brown make it a classic music film. 

That Thing You Do!
1960s fictional musical act The Wonders try to make it big after their first hit song in That Thing You Do! The film is full of catchy pop tunes, screaming fans, and a sense of melancholy as the glitz and glam of fame fade away.

Almost Famous
Cameron Crowe takes us on a journey in Almost Famous as we follow a band who wants to be big and an aspiring Rolling Stone writer on the road to fame.

Anxiety is a plague that affects millions of Americans. As today’s high-stress world makes things increasingly difficult, more people are looking for ways to self-soothe and release tension. Here are five techniques that you can do at home, prescribed by experts in the field.

Breathing is widely considered the most important thing you can do to manage the onset of anxiety symptoms. Anxiety generates real physical reactions in the body, but by performing controlled, even breathing you can mitigate many of those symptoms and prevent the attack from getting worse.

Mindful awareness is another common method used to deal with the early stages of an anxiety attack. Close your eyes and slow your breath, concentrating your focus on different parts of your body in turn. This will give you the understanding that you are in control of your attentions.

Try to avoid worrying. This is easier said than done, obviously, but most doctors agree that feelings of dread or concern for the future engender anxiety attacks. A simple cognitive therapy response is to note the worry and then reply to yourself silently “That’s just my brain worrying. I know I don’t have to worry.”

Avoid recursive or ruminant thoughts on negative experiences. Getting the brain caught in a thought loop can lead to serious anxiety, lost productivity and more. Being conscious of these loops and working to stop them with mental commands can give you increased control over your situation.

Most importantly, make sure your body is getting everything it needs to be healthy. Getting enough sleep and regular, nutritious meals will help your brain functionality as well.