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Region’s 117, Northern Virginia’s award-winning farm-to-table restaurant, has unveiled its fall menu highlighting its new seasonal offerings from area farmers and producers. The restaurant recently won The Northern Virginia Daily’s “BEST OF” for best dinner, best fine dining and best restaurant overall in Winchester and Frederick County as part of the annual reader poll.

“We try to stay as close to the ground as we can,” said Executive Chef Scott Bilstad. “It makes sense if you are looking for fresh produce to keep a careful watch on what is in season. As an added benefit, it allows us to change up the menu regularly with new dishes using in-season ingredients.”

Executive Chef Scott Bilstad said the new offerings are part of a commitment to reflecting the history and culture of the Shenandoah Valley while focusing on the freshest possible ingredients within a 117-mile radius, after which the restaurant is named for.

This fall, the menu includes a cranberry and walnut chicken salad sandwich made with cornbread jalapeno toast, lettuce and tomato; and a local veggie pita pocket with pimento cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and Portobello mushrooms. Other new menu items include a wild arugula salad with beets. (more…)

By Personal Injury Attorney John L. McCraw, III of The McCraw Law Group

Car seats are designed to keep children in vehicles as safe as possible. While there are many different types of car seats, children first begin using a rear-facing seat.

Until recently, children could move to a forward-facing seat after the age of two. New research shows though, that children should remain rear-facing as long as possible.

The new research was conducted by Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. He found that using the proper car seat for a child in the car can reduce the risk of death or serious injury by over 70 percent.

Car accidents being fatal for children is not uncommon. Hoffman states that four children under 14 are killed in car accidents every day. To help that number drop, Hoffman suggests children remain rear-facing until they weigh 40 pounds, or whatever the manufacturer’s weight limit is. Depending on the child, this could be the case well after their second birthday, and perhaps even their third.

In addition to this change in the AAP guidelines, there are others as well. These include using safety seats with harnesses for children up to 65 pounds. After a child reaches this weight limit, they should use booster seats in the car until the lap and shoulder seat belt both fit properly. This is typically when a child has reached approximately four feet, nine inches in height.

“The law and recommended use for child seats and car seats have evolved several times throughout the years,” says John L. McCraw, III, of The McCraw Law Group. “These changes are necessary as they help keep children safer on the roads.”

If manufacturers do not comply, and at least warn customers of the risks forward-facing seats can bring, they may be held liable. That was what a manufacturer in Texas discovered when a 20-month-old was involved in a car accident and suffered permanent injury. In that instance, the manufacturer was sued and found responsible for not properly warning of the risks associated with the car seat.

By Personal Injury Attorney Sean Domnick of Domnick Cunningham & Whalen

Nursing home abuse continues to plague the health care system for elders across the United States. Most Americans are unaware of the risks associated when placing loved ones in the care of a nursing home.

For years, health care for older Americans has been broken due to neglect and ineffective laws. The federal government has worked to tackle abuse by issuing a rule which prevents nursing homes from forcing claims of elder abuse, sexual harassment and wrongful death.

Traditionally, nursing homes disputes are sent to arbitration; however, an agency within the Health and Human Services Agency argues that these cases should be handled in court. Due to this new rule, major new protections are to affect nursing homes with 1.5 million residents.

Previously, a nursing home’s reliance on arbitration kept safety and the quality of care out of public view. The current system has helped the nursing home industry reduce its legal obligations.

Recent cases involving the murder of nursing home residents generated debate on the current system. A 100-year-old woman was found murdered in a nursing home strangled by her roommate and a 94-year-old woman died from a head wound, both cases initially blocked by court.

After officials in 16 states including the District of Columbia complained about the blatant patterns of wrongdoing, funding was cut. The rule is scheduled to go into effect by November, with the final version noting nursing homes that require arbitration clauses as a condition of admission will no longer be funded.

“Although nursing homes argue this new rule could increase costs and force homes to close, abuse cannot continue,” said Sean Domnick, a nursing home abuse lawyer with Domnick Cunningham & Whalen. “The rule requiring nursing home disputes to move from arbitration to court diminishes a loophole in the system, seeking justice for the countless victims and families suffering.”

Due to the vast amount of nursing home abuse cases that have not been held accountable, the federal government is working to prevent such carelessness. If you or a loved one has suffered such neglect, contact a nursing home abuse attorney in your state immediately.

This home is located at 2120 Vermont Avenue NW #623. This unit hits the market next week on Wednesday, October 3rd and a catered twilight open house will be held at the home on Thursday, October 4th from 6-8 p.m. The description says:

Savor life in this magnificent two level, 2 bedroom/2 bathroom penthouse residence with sweeping views of the city! The second level can serve as a den or 3rd bedroom.

This home boasts shimmering maple floors, stainless steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, two large secured storage rooms, four parking spaces, stone countertops and a private outdoor terrace with access to community roof deck and grills.

Ideally situated in the Shaw/U Street corridor, you will never get bored living at The Rhapsody.

If you want to get out of the house for a bit, head over to one of the numerous restaurants or pubs and then catch a movie at the Atlantic Plumbing Cinema. Or go shopping in the area’s many stores. Need groceries? Trader Joe’s is a stone’s throw away on 14th Street and Whole Foods is expected to debut across the street in the near future.

With excellent proximity to the Shaw and U Street Metro Stations, you can dart anywhere around the city in the blink of an eye! Excitement, luxury and convenience are just a few of the words that come to mind if you call 623 at The Rhapsody home!

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