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Promoted to Eagle Scout From left — Boy Scouts Erik McIntosh, Aaron Lippman and Josh Cohen rom Vienna Troop 152 Photo contributed. were formally recognized at a Court of Honor cer- The five Hadinger Eagles of Troop 1983: James, Andrew, David, Ben and Alec. emony on April 3 for achieving their Eagle Scout rank. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement of rank in the Boy Scouting program. Over 100 family, Oakton’s Nest of Eagles friends, supporters from Troop 152 as well as from One Eagle Scout in the family is impressive enough, drew and Alec, who are also Eagle scouts. the Vienna-Oakton community, including Del. Mark but the Hadinger family of Oakton has five. The twins were installed as Eagle Scouts of Troop Keam (D-35) and Optimist Club of Vienna President Twins David and Ben Hadinger achieved Eagle 1983 at Vale UMC on Saturday, March 26. Joe Miller, were present at the ceremony which was scout ranking on Saturday, March 26. They are part Ben and David are seniors at Gonzaga College High held at the Church of the Good Shepherd. of Troop 1983. They join their brothers James, An- School and Paul VI Catholic High School respectively.

2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 20-26, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Westbriar Elementary Celebrates 50th Anniversary Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection Goodwin was remembered for walking From 350 students in about with a snow shovel in her hand when school reopened, a teacher noted. 1965 to 750 students Throughout the celebration day, classes hosted art exhibits, danced away in the gym, today, Westbriar hosted special lunch-time activities, and watched a classic film. boasts outstanding Westbriar operates with 13 classroom trailers out back housing the fourth, fifth academic programs and sixth grades. Three resource trailers take their places with them. When the new and recognition. addition is completed, in time for the new 2016-17 school year, the trailers will be By Donna Manz gone and the student body will learn to- The Connection gether again. Westbriar ES was named a Blue Ribbon n the early years of Westbriar Elemen- School in 2013 — the only elementary tary School’s 50-year-run, there were school in the Commonwealth to be recog- Ibut 350 students from the neighbor- nized “Blue Ribbon School.” In 2014, hoods along Old Courthouse Road on Westbriar received the Virginia Board of down to Browns Mill. In 2009, Westbriar Education Distinguished Achievement hit 500. Today, the school has 750 students, Award. a Level 4 Advanced Academics Program Westbriar’s Level IV AAP center opened (AAP) center, and, on April 15, the school three years ago, bringing to the school kids celebrated its 50 birthday with all-day from throughout the Vienna area who ben- events and activities for its 750-member efit from advanced academic programs in student body. Former principals and teach- all core areas of instruction. More than 175 ers returned to commemorate the school’s students participate in the Advanced Aca- history at the invitation of current princi- demics Program there. The school has a pal Lisa Pilson. collaboration with George Mason Univer- “We didn’t even have enough students for sity with math and math modeling, and, a two full classes,” said 1989 to 1999 princi- Model Fairfax Friends Forever Program that pal Ricki Harvey. “Now, we need new build- Virginia Del. Mark Keam (D-35), former Westbriar principal Jeanette focuses on peer mentoring. This program ings to accommodate all the students.” She Martino, current principal Lisa Pilson, and former principals Ricki will soon be implemented throughout surprised the sixth grade audience when she Harvey, and Joanne Goodwin (with granddaughter) honored Westbriar’s Fairfax County Public Schools. Students told them the schools did not have SOLs 50th birthday at the school’s all-day celebration. from Westbriar presented at this year’s Sci- then. ence and Engineering Festival in Washing- Harvey, joined for the event by former ton, D.C., held the weekend of April 16 and principals Joanne Goodwin and Jeanette 17. Martino, spoke to an upper-grade class in Many of Westbriar’s current students are the library, recollecting her tenure at the children of young parents who attended Westbriar and the changes to the school and Westbriar in the 1980s. Several years ago, curriculum since then. two 1980s Westbriar students became Tara Demarest teachers at Westbriar after college gradua- FORMER PRINCIPALS addressed classes Tompkins and tion. One, Andrew Blount, left for a Fairfax from upper grades and those students Andrew Blount County Public Schools position as an assis- shared their memories of tutelage under were early- tant principal, while the other, Tara them. The ambiance was one of humor and 1980s students Demarest Tompkins, remains at Westbriar wistfulness. Virginia Del. Mark Keam (D- at Westbriar as an advanced academic resource teacher. 35) stopped by to listen to their stories and Elementary. Jeanette Martino served as principal of laugh along with the children. Today, Westbriar from 1999 to 2009, and, the year Joanne Goodwin, principal from 2009 to Tompkins is she left, the school hit 500 students, a land- 2012, regaled the sixth graders, who were back at mark status for Westbriar. A current kinder- second graders when Goodwin left, with Westbriar as garten teacher, Ewa Meoni, was a parent reminiscences and the kids responded with an advanced volunteer before joining the school as a stories of their own, some of them tattling academics teacher. on their classmates in the process. Goodwin, resource alluding to her smooth wavy hair, informed teacher; ON MAY 21, the Westbriar PTA hosts a the children that she had to blowdry her Blount is an 50th anniversary gala celebration at hair every day to get it smooth because her assistant Westwood Country Club, featuring food, hair is curly. One day, she came to school principal at open bar, raffle prizes, silent auction, and without doing so and her hair was out of Centreville casino games. Donations for the silent auc- control curly. Her students, seeing her hair Elementary tion are welcomed. amiss, made a point of telling her, “Mrs. School. Funds raised from the event will go to- Goodwin, it’s not crazy hair day.” ward upgrading Westbriar’s playground. While Goodwin was principal, Northern Tickets are priced at $50 per person, $1 Virginia experienced a major snowstorm for every year of Westbriar’s existence. shutting down the schools for a week. Par- For more information on the gala celebra- ent volunteers were on-hand during the clo- tion, go to http://www.westbriarpta.org/ sure to help clear sidewalks and walkways. 50th-Anniversary-Gala-Auction. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 20-26, 2016 ❖ 3 Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Department from April 8-14. Incidents to submit to any sobriety tests, an officer arrested the 37-year-old man from Lost Property - 400 Block Branch Road, Children’s Center Road, SW in Leesburg, SE. Between April 1 at 6:00 p.m. and April Virginia for Driving While Intoxicated. He 10 at noon. A resident reported that he lost was transported to the Vienna Police Sta- his wedding ring. tion where he was given the opportunity to provide a sample of his breath for analysis, Burglary - 1100 Block Park Street, SE. which he also refused. The man was then April 5 between 8:10 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. A transported to the Fairfax County Adult resident reported that while she was out of Detention Center where he was charged the house an unknown person entered her with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal home. It appeared the person searched and held on a $5000 secured bond. He was through various areas of the home, taking released to the custody of the deputies. jewelry and U.S. Currency. Police Service - Vienna Carwash. 159 Suspicious Event - Vienna Woods Maple Ave., West. April 8, 8:39 a.m. Offic- Swim Club. 950 Desale St., SW. Between ers were requested at the business while an April 5 at 9 a.m. and April 8 at 1:18 p.m. employee served a notice of trespass on a An employee found clothing and other per- former employee. The former employee sonal belongings on the Swim Club prop- then left the area without incidence. erty near the creek. An officer walked around the prop- Fraud - 100 Block Elm Street, SW. Be- erty with the employee but was unable to tween April 8 at noon and April 11 at 3:46 locate anyone. p.m. A resident was notified by his credit card company that someone attempted to Arrest – Driving While Intoxicated make an unauthorized purchase using his - Lawyers Road at Upham Place, NW. April credit card. There were also attempts to 8, 12:04 a.m. An officer observed a driver change information on his account and to commit a traffic violation and initiated a open a new account without his authoriza- traffic stop. Upon his interaction with the tion. driver he determined that the driver may have been impaired. After the driver refused See Crime, Page 7

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“Me and My Mom” To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Connection will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To send digital photos, go to: Oakton robot- www.connectionnewspapers.com/mothersday ics team ad- Or to mail photo prints, send to: vances to world The Vienna/Oakton Connection, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” competition. 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. ~Reminder: Father’s Day is June 19~

Photo contributed Oakton Cougar Robotics Advances to World Competition After battling it out in regional competitions and sponsored by Motorola Solutions Foundation and the the FIRST Chesapeake District Championship this Excellence in Engineering Award sponsored by past week at Maryland’s Xfinity center, the Cougar Delphi. Robotics team has earned a spot in the FIRST World FIRST is an international youth organization that Championship and will travel to St Louis, Mo. to com- was developed to inspire students in engineering and pete on April 27-30. technology fields while instilling their core tenets of The team is made up of students at Oakton High gracious professionalism and cooperative competi- School and their star robot, Ricky Bobby. tion. It combines the excitement of sport with the Throughout the season, they have earned rigors of science and technology and has created the numerous awards including two Quality Awards ultimate Sport of the Mind.

MyEyeDr. Named Finalist in 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards MyEyeDr. has been named a finalist of the 10th Awards. “This award recognizes the progression, Annual Helios Apollo Awards. It is one of 33 fi- creativity and vision of our finalists in addressing nalists and was selected in the Mentorship/Coach- the talent challenges employers face today.” ing category. The Apollo Awards, presented by “At MyEyeDr., our people make the difference Helios HR, honors human capital excellence in in providing optimal vision care and unparalleled talent development. service to their local communities,” said Downes. Headquartered in Vienna, MyEyeDr. was “We are honored to be recognized among other founded in 2001 by a group of optometrists, along leaders for our work in developing the best people with co-founder Sue Healey Downes. in our industry.” Today, MyEyeDr. is a network of over 200 local MyEyeDr. will be honored at the Apollo Awards optometry practices located throughout the U.S. breakfast ceremony on Wednesday, June 1 at Hyatt “MyEyeDr. has set the standard in building a Regency Reston, where category winners will also culture of intention by focusing on the growth and be announced. To register for the ceremony or development of their people,” said Kathy Albarado, view the full list of honorees, visit CEO of Helios HR and Founder of The Apollo www.helioshr.com/apollo-awards.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com On the Guilty Plea of Adam Torres An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Geer’s death But today, the wisdom of his two teenage ing up the truth and putting Torres in the posi- Published by daughters is well worth reading and sharing: tion to decide life and death given what they Local Media Connection LLC exposed “obfuscation … knew about his background. Until such time 1606 King Street APRIL 18, 2016 STATEMENT BY THE that the ad hoc committee’s recommendations Alexandria, Virginia 22314 DAUGHTERS OF JOHN GEER are adopted and the policies of the FCPD are and a lack of Free digital edition delivered to “Justice is rarely a simple matter, and it would changed, we fear that these tragic events can your email box. Go to public accountability.” be easy to vent our anger, our outrage, our occur again with different victims and differ- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe sorrow, and voice opposition to the plea bar- ent officers. We call upon the Board to imme- dam Torres, charged with murder in gain struck between Adam Torres and the Com- diately adopt and implement the Committee’s NEWS DEPARTMENT: the death of Springfield resident monwealth. Nobody would question the raw- recommendations without delay for the good [email protected] John Geer, was the first Fairfax ness of our emotions and our response to it; of the FCPD and the citizens of Fairfax County. Kemal Kurspahic A Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 County Police officer in the we have lost a father, and there can be “No family should have to suffer the loss of [email protected] history of the department to be charged Editorial no substitute, no future moment of af- a mother, a father, or a loved one under cir- in such a death. Monday, Torres entered fection, no further opportunities to be cumstances like ours.” Abigail Constantino Editorial Assistant a guilty plea to involuntary manslaugh- close the man who should be present 703-778-9410 ext.427 ter, with a likely sentence of 12 months, most as our greatest supporter. Torres took that away Send in Mother’s Day [email protected] of that already served. He has been in jail for from us, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors and Bonnie Hobbs eight months. Fairfax County Police Department hid the truth Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 Geer was a Springfield resident, a remodel- of what happened to our dad for over a year, Photos [email protected] ing contractor and an involved father, always and there is no going back. ... Mother’s Day is May 8 this year and every Donna Manz on the sidelines of his daughters’ sports games. “Much like Dad’s murder has repercussions year at this time this newspaper calls for sub- Contributing Writer [email protected] He was unarmed, standing in the doorway of for his family and the community, locking missions to our Mother’s Day photo gallery. his own home with his hands raised at the time Torres in a cell will have an effect on others. Send photos of mothers, grandmothers, Jon Roetman Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 he was killed. Whatever his faults, Torres’ wife and children great-grandmothers, with children or without [email protected] The police and Fairfax County refused to re- did not murder our father, and it would be children in the photos. Please name everyone @jonroetman lease any information on the case for more than wrong to hurt them just to allay our own an- in the photo, ages of children, the approximate a year, and only then after repeated court or- ger and pain. Robbing other children of time date, describe what is happening in the photo ADVERTISING: For advertising information ders. Public outrage over Geer’s death was with their father would only make us complicit and include your name, address, email address [email protected] compounded by obfuscation and silence, the in another wrong. … and phone number. (We will not print your 703-778-9431 failure to communicate, and a lack of public “Where Torres failed to show prudence and contact information, just names and town of Don Park accountability. Change is in the works, but mercy, we will show him and his family both. residence.) You can upload photos and infor- Display Advertising there is much work to do. “As for the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- mation directly to www.connectionnewspapers 703-778-9420 [email protected] There is still much to say about the death of sors and the Fairfax County Police Department, .com/mothersday/ or email to north@ John Geer and its aftermath. we remain appalled by their actions in cover- connectionnewspapers.com. Andrea Smith Classified Advertising 703-778-9411 [email protected] A Bipartisan Compromise To Unclog the Region Debbie Funk National Sales 703-778-9444 [email protected] By Jim Corcoran, Commentary better protect neighborhoods, pe- ers in the General Assembly for President and CEO, destrian access, and Metro station working across party lines to David Griffin Marketing Assistant Northern Virginia Chamber of The bipartisan compromise plan access improvements all geared achieve this historic victory for the 703-778-9431 Commerce is the result of collaboration be- toward providing more transpor- residents of the Commonwealth. [email protected] tween the Commonwealth and lo- tation options for residents and We will continue to advocate for orthern Virginia’s trans- calities that takes into account businesses along I-66. dynamic, regional projects like this Editor & Publisher portation crisis main various jurisdictional transporta- Addressing much needed con- as the business community looks Mary Kimm N [email protected] tains a stranglehold on tion interests, creating a regionally gestion relief on I-66 by adding an to maintain our status as the eco- @MaryKimm our regional economy and quality balanced solution. Combined with additional eastbound lane has nomic engine of the Common- Executive Vice President of life. It costs our region $4.5 bil- the existing express lane network been a priority for the Northern wealth and a cradle of innovation Jerry Vernon lion annually due to the countless on I-495 and I-95 and in conjunc- Virginia Chamber and the North- in the United States. We look for- [email protected] hours we waste sitting in traffic, tion with new improvements to I- ern Virginia business community ward to more bipartisan successes Editor in Chief and has earned our region the du- 66 outside the Beltway, this project for decades. The Northern Virginia in the years to come as we work Steven Mauren Managing Editor bious distinction as one of the most will provide reliable, enhanced Chamber of Commerce congratu- together to enhance our regional Kemal Kurspahic congested areas in the country. The travel options throughout the re- lates Governor McAuliffe and lead- transportation network. Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Northern Virginia Chamber of gion by car, carpool, and transit. Art/Design: Commerce has long believed that Each of these modes of travel will Letters to the Editor Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: unclogging our region’s transpor- play a critical part in moving Geovani Flores tation grid requires a strategic, re- goods, services, and people to and Inappropriate Use of FEMA Relief Funds gional approach. We cannot expect from our region’s key assets. To the Editor ery election. They must struggle Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann to retain and attract business with- For those traveling along I-66 Your recent article “Fairfax financially even when the economy [email protected] out implementing a 21st Century from points west of I-495, the sched- County Schools to Apply for FEMA is strong, but they pay their bills, @TheismannMedia transportation infrastructure. uled improvements will contain en- Relief Funds” is another example and they pay their taxes. They pay Thankfully, however, a signifi- hancements and options including of attempting to exploit the Ameri- for their children’s education, and CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 cant compromise struck during the additional lanes, new bus service, can taxpayers. they save for their retirement. [email protected] 2016 Virginia General Assembly and new commuter lots. Key to the I visualize the typical American I don’t feel that it is appropriate Session has the potential to ad- plan is the ability of single-occupant taxpayer as a middle class couple for the Federal government, which dress the most serious choke point drivers to use I-66 inside the living in the heartland of our coun- consists of millions of such middle in our region: I-66 inside the Beltway during peak times for the try. They have two children. They class families, to pay for the re- Beltway. Improving travel along first time in the road’s history. go to church every week. They moval of snow at Fairfax County this important economic corridor For those who reside inside of don’t smoke, don’t use illegal Public Schools. is critical to maintaining our eco- the Capital Beltway, this project drugs, and use alcohol in modera- nomic competitiveness and getting will provide enhanced bus service, tion. Their children go to school Dave Elmore our region moving again. enhancements on parallel roads to each school day. They vote in ev- Great Falls

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Dine to Make a Difference Culinaria Cooking School will hold a fundraising dinner on Friday, April 29 to honor the memory of Maxine Shelly Turner and to donate proceeds to her memorial scholarship fund with the Alpha Omega Ep- silon Foundation. Turner was a Vienna resident and James Madison High School gradu- ate who was gunned down two weeks before graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering. She was a founding member of the A.O.E. Rho Chapter at Virginia Tech, the formation of which built a community for young women on campus in the engi- neering and technical science majors. Chef Natalie, hosting the dinner, is a personal friend of the Turner family. She said, “Max was full of energy and had a great sense of humor. I’ll never forget her stories of being taped to the wall for a demonstration on Physics Day. In the name of science, of course.” The menu for this dinner was crafted with Turner’s love of tapas, inspired by a trip she took to Spain. More information about the Maxine Shelly Turner Memorial Schol- arship Fund can be found at http://aoefoundation.org/ MSTdonation.php. To register to attend the dinner, go to http:// www.culinariacookingschool.com/culinaria-class/maxine-shelly-turner- memorial-scholarship-fund-dinner-95-per-person/. Volunteers Needed The Auxiliary to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) is growing and looking for community- and service-minded individuals to volunteer a few hours each month. The Auxiliary organizes fundraising events to help the VVFD meet its mission to bring fire and rescue services to the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County residents. Auxiliary members staff pancake breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, craft shows, bazaars, and bake sales. You will serve on a bingo team to pre- pare/serve food to our bingo patrons approximately once a month. Members can staff the VVFD Canteen unit, a rehabilitation unit sent to serve fire and medical personnel on incidents, or participate at the Mayor’s Holiday Reception, Vienna Halloween Parade, Viva Vienna, July Fourth festivities, Santa Runs or Turkey Trot. Membership is not limited to Vienna residents only. New members from around Northern Virginia are welcome. To apply, visit www.vvfd.org and click become a Volunteer, then click the Auxiliary link and Request Information. For questions, email Lauren Kirby at [email protected] or call 703-216-2085.

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Police Service - Cameo Coins, 444 Maple Ave., East. April 8, 1:06 p.m. Pennsylvania State Police requested assistance in recov- ering property that had been stolen from a burglary in their juris- diction and had been pawned at Cameo Coins. An employee with Cameo Coins readily assisted the property owner and the officer in identifying the stolen property and returning it to the owner.

Assist EMS - 160 Maple Ave., West. April 8, 1:22 p.m. An officer responded to assist rescue with an elderly man who had collapsed in the parking lot. Fairfax County Rescue Personnel trans- ported the man to an area hospital for treatment.

Petit Larceny - Outback Steakhouse, 315 Maple Ave., East. April 8 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. An employee reported a customer leaving without paying for his bill.

Grand Larceny - 500 Block Brentwood Court, NW. Between April 8 at 4:39 p.m. and April 11 at 6:30 a.m. A resident reported the theft of a package that was delivered to his home from Ama- zon.

Arrest – Petit Larceny - 1200 Block Cottage Street, SW. April 9, 6:15 p.m. A cab driver reported a fare who was unable to pay his bill. The fare, a 36-year-old man from Cottage Street, SW in Vienna, was issued a summons for Petit Larceny. He was released after signing the summons. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 20-26, 2016 ❖ 7 Family Owned & Operated for Over 30 Years Maplewood Grill Join Us for Removing a Barrier to Pomp and Circumstance Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8th and Social Sciences. After receiving her master’s de- Gowns for Grads program at George Mason The idea for the program was gree in Emergency Management For more À la Carte Brunch 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. provides regalia for needy graduates. sparked when Myers was counsel- and Homeland Security in 2013, information Dinner 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ing a student who was nearing Regina Yun kept her cap and gown Brunch Live Entertainment Early Dining Contact [email protected] or for Wolf Trap graduation, and had tapped out all and looked for a way to donate it, visit: Facebook.com/GMUcapandgown. Every Tues. through Sat. By Marilyn Campbell of her financial resources to buy but didn’t find one until she Sunday Performances The Connection textbooks to complete her last se- learned about Gowns for Grads. emony.’ 703-281-0070 mester. In fact, says Myers, the “I’m saving the environment by “Another student stated, ‘I have 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA hen Muntaha student’s situation was so dire that recycling and reusing and helping had to pay for school out of my Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials Choudhary walks she was on the brink of out a fellow student,” said Yun. “I own pocket for years. Graduating W across the stage homelessness, and wasn’t planning had my cap and gown packed up will be the happiest day of my life, during George to participate in the graduation and ready to go. I hope a few stu- not only because I will no longer Mason University’s graduation cer- ceremony because she didn’t have dents can get a few uses out of it.” have to pay an arm and a leg, but emony this May she will celebrate money to spend on the required Students who want to be consid- also because I will be able to de- SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR not only her bachelor’s degree, clothing for graduation. ered for a cap and gown donation vote more time and money to help- Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. which has been eight years in the “I waited until the student left must complete an application and ing my parents.’” MAY making, but also the fact that she my office, and then I started cry- describe their financial constraints. Myers designed the program to 5/4/2016...... McLean Day Pullout is the first person in her family to ing,” said Myers. “It was heart- “Their stories are compelling,” make it as easy as possible for 5/4/2016...... Mother’s Day Dining & Gifts II graduate from college. breaking that something like not said Myers. “One student wrote, alumni to donate. “All they have to 5/4/2016...... Wellbeing Her financial circumstances being able to afford a cap and ‘Eventually I became the first per- do is send it to me and I can take Mother’s Day is May 8 could have put a damper on her gown would stand in the way of son in the family to earn a college care of the rest,” she said. “I de- 5/11/2016...... HomeLifeStyle graduation plans, however. She her graduation. When students degree; however, I have never been wrinkle them and use a cleaning

Photo courtesy of George Mas 5/18/2016..A+ Camps & Schools, Proms, Summer Planning was not sure that she could afford have worked so hard to graduate, able to participate in any of the spray to get them ready to be Memorial Day is May 30 the cost of purchasing a cap and they deserve to be cut a break.” graduation ceremonies for the vari- worn.” E-mail [email protected] for more information. gown, a requirement to participate Since the program’s inception in ous levels of my academic journey Mason alumni who are inter- in the graduation ceremony. February, Myers has been able to due to financial constraints. I ested in donating and graduating “Some people might say, ‘$67, meet the cap and gown needs of would humbly like to impress on students who would like to borrow Award- that’s not a big deal,’ but it is in nearly 150 students through the your good offices to grant me the a cap and gown are encouraged to Winning Newspapers & Online my family,” said Choudhary. “We’re generosity of Mason alumni from opportunity to rent a cap and gown send an email to 703-778-9431 always on edge when it comes to Northern Virginia but as far away to enable me to finally participate [email protected] or visit: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/Advertising money. My dad is a four-time time as North Carolina and New Jersey. in my first ever graduation cer- Facebook.com/GMUcapandgown. heart attack survivor, and any Jumana Kamal graduated last money that my family saves goes year with a master’s degree in to medical bills or something. on University Middle East and Islamic Studies. That’s why it has taken me so long She chose to donate her gradua- Fairfax County Tax Delinquent Real Estate For Sale... to graduate. I’ve had to pay my tion wear to the Gowns for Grads own tuition and help my family pay program. AT AUCTION! bills.” “I very simply wanted to make it P M Choudhary and many other Amanda Myers started a program to provide donated easier for at least one person who Wednesday, April 27, 2016 @ 2:30 . . George Mason University gradu- caps and gowns to George Mason graduates who cannot worked really hard to get to this * 10 Parcels! * Homes, Condo, & Land! * ates in need will have one less bar- afford them. one day,” said Kamal. “If you’re Fairfax City Regional Library • 10360 North St., Fairfax, VA 22030 rier to their graduation ceremony wondering about sentimental By Order of The Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, at the direction thanks to a new program at the value, making someone else’s day of the Special Commissioners, the following described real estate will be “It was heartbreaking that something like offered to the highest bidder at PUBLIC AUCTION… university called Gowns for Grads. is much more rewarding to me Parcel 1: (American Realty) 148,561+/- Sq. Ft.; 5600 Backlick Road,Springfield; Through the program, recent not being able to afford a cap and gown than holding on to something for Braddock District; Tax Map #0802-01-0016; Acct. #407620309 Mason alumni donate caps and a keepsake.” Parcel 2: (Bengal) 8000+/- Sq.Ft.; Lantana Trail; Gunston Manor, Lots 50-53, Block 24, gowns to students who can’t afford would stand in the way of her graduation. Sec. B; Mt. Vernon District; Tax Map #1194-02240050; Acct. #408079493 Parcel 3: (Berkebile) 1.7783+/- Ac.; Caisson Road; Sunrise Green; Legato; Springfield the $60-$120 price tag for gradu- District; Tax Map #0563-01-0036; Acct. #407895000 ation regalia. The program was When students have worked so hard to School Notes Parcel 4: (Haight) 3.939+/- Ac. 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ONGOING “Slice of Life” and The National Gallery of Art Copyists Exhibits. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3-28. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. Two exhibits by the Vienna Arts Society. Free. viennaartssociety.org. Six Artists: What Matters Most. April 2-May 14. The Frame Factory Gallery, 212 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. An exhibition and sale of Photo courtesy of NOVA Parks artwork by local artists. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. See the sunrise and enjoy a peaceful walk at Meadowlark theframefactory1.com. 703-281- Botanical Gardens on Sunday, May 1. 2350. Spring Delights. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4-May 2. Vienna reduce your stress. Ravi Kaur has 15 high-octane, pop-rock, feel-great Art Center, 115 Pleasant St. NW, years experience teaching yoga. $15 musical. $15/$10. Vienna. Exhibition of Vienna Arts per session. Statesmentheatre.org. 703-714-5450. Society members. www.edimprovement.org. 571-213- viennaartssociety.org. 703-319-3971. 3192. Time Traveler Tuesdays. 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY/APRIL 22 March 29-June 7. Colvin Run Mill, Bev Ress. 10 a.m.-noon. McLean 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. THURSDAY/APRIL 21 Community Center, 1234 Ingleside This weekly series will take Penny University Event. 7 p.m. Caffe Ave., McLean. McLean Art Society participants on an interactive journey Amouri, 107 Church St. NE, Vienna. with artist who does 3D nature through time, focusing on a different Try Tap with Kayla Moore, who has drawings. 703-790-0123. period in Virginia history each week. 18 years’ experience tapping. Free. Register at http:// [email protected]. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Opening Exhibition Reception. 7 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 23-24 colvinrunmill/events.htm. p.m. McLean Project for the Arts, Community Art Show. Saturday, 11 Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Emmaus United Church of Christ, Teacher’s exhibition. Free. Vinson Hall Retirement Community, 900 E Maple Ave. E, Vienna. mpaart.org. 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Unitarian Community residents show off their Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, THURSDAY-SATURDAY/ works. Free. 703-970-3694. 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. APRIL 21-23 Gentle Kundalini Yoga, one free “Loserville.” 7:30 p.m. George C. www.mcleancenter.org introductory session, senior Marshall High School, 7731 Leesburg SUNDAY/APRIL 24 discounts. Increase your flexibility, Pike, Falls Church. It’s 1971 and Vienna 5K and One-Mile “Run for improve your breathing and health, geeks shall inherit the Earth in this Fun.” Starting at 8:10 a.m. 128 Center St. S, Vienna. Sponsored by the Vienna Elementary School PTA. $15-$30. www.vienna5krun.org. 703-282-0084. Oakton Elementary Family 5K. Visit These Houses of Worship 8:30 a.m. Centennial Park, 131 Church St., Vienna. Proceeds benefit enrichment program at Oakton Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive Elementary. $12-$35. Love Worth Fighting For. 5 p.m. ST. ANNE’S McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg EPISCOPAL Pike, Vienna. National marriage “Meet the Candidates” in the event featuring actor Kirk Cameron. CHURCH • Reston $20-$50. 2016 McLean Community Center 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I www.loveworthfightingfor.com. 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Spring Fashion Show. 10 a.m.-noon. Governing Board elections. Sunday School: preschool - grade 2 Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner, 8100 Music: grades 3 - 7 Tysons Corner Center, McLean. By 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 6 the Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Music 4 years to 2nd grade Scholarship Fund, Inc. Proceeds will go toward schoarlships to post- 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II college aged Virginia women. 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Champagne brunch, raffle, silent Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service auction. Channel 9 news anchor The Rev. James Papile, Rector Andrea Roane emcees. www.GFFNSF.org. The Rev. Laura Cochran 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org TUESDAY/APRIL 26 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Creed Bratton. 6:30 p.m. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. “The Office’s” Creed Bratton headlines an evening of music and comedy. $20- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA $30. www.jamminjava.com. 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW THURSDAY/APRIL 28 Penny University Event. 7 p.m. Caffe VIENNA, VA 22180 Amouri, 107 Church St. NE, Vienna. 703-938-8525 Basis Independent School wants to hear your thoughts on “Creating A [email protected] Positive School Culture.” With Head www.fbcv.org of School Sean Aiken. Free. To sign- up, [email protected]. Spring Cocktail Dinner. 7-9 p.m SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Ruth’s Chris Steak House Tysons [email protected] CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM Corner, 8521 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Five-course meals. $95. 703-848- 4290.

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“Kaleidoscope” Vale Arts Spring Art Show. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton. Nine Local artists exhibit more than 150 fine art paintings and collages. [email protected]. 703-860-1888.

SATURDAY/APRIL 30 Bad Bugs! 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Onstage @ The Alden Discover how to find and destroy Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s bugs that are bad news for your Photo by Teresa Castracane/Courtesy of 1st Stage plants. Preregistration required. $2.50-$5. Register at Sam Ludwig and Katrina Clark in “Proof” at 1st “Goodnight NOVAparks.com. Stage in Tysons Corner. Planet Art for Kids. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Moon Vienna Art Center, 114 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. Children will create mobiles from these items, and funds and The raised for this event will be shared A Disarming with NIH Children’s Inn. 5-8-years Runaway old, 10-11 a.m. 9-12 years old, 1-2 p.m. $10. 703-319-3971. Bunny” Bike Collection. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Production Chesterbrook Elementary, 1753 Kirby Saturday, Apr. 23, 2 p.m. Road, McLean. The class is partnering with Bikes for the World to collect all size bikes to refurbish to 1st Stage’s Where and When The Old Firehouse donate to the needy in third world countries and here in the US. $10 1st Stage presents “Proof” Double Feature at donation. [email protected]. presents “Proof.” performed at 1524 Spring Hill Church Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-1 Road, Tysons Corner. p.m. UM Church of the Good Performances through May 8, AMC Tysons Corner Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, n a satisfying character Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 Friday, Apr. 29, 3:30-10 p.m. Vienna. All proceeds donated to local driven play about the fra- p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 charities. Sale items include clothing gility of the mind, rich p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $30 for women, men & kids, accessories, I (adults) $26 (seniors) and $15 Insider Knowledge Series jewelry, linens, house wares, small with intriguing dialogue (students and military). Call 703- appliances, furniture, books, about genius and fears of men- 854-1856 or visit “Jazz Masters collectibles, toys and games, sporting tal illness, 1st Stage has created www.1stStageTysons.org. Note: goods, etc. 703-281-1151. Free Parking. Wheelchair acces- with John Eaton” a disarming production of sible. SUNDAY/MAY 1 “Proof.” Written by David Au- The Music of Hoagy Carmichael burn, “Proof” is a Tony Award Osborne adds bite and patron- Sunrise Garden Opening. 6-10 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 30, 1 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 and Pulitzer Prize winning play. izing authority each time she Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. The title “Proof” refers to appears on stage as Robert’s Photographers, birders, strollers, and Jammin’ Juniors Concerts anyone who enjoys a peaceful questions raised in the play in- second daughter. morning walk are invited to visit cluding how one can know “I’m outside a house, trying McLean Central Park during special hours. $2.50-$5. what true love is. to find my way in,” these are novaparks.com. Free admission Audubon Bird Walk. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Directed by Alex Levy, “Proof” keywords in “Proof.” The team Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 is a fertile drama of unantici- of Kathryn Kawecki’s scenic and Roger Day Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. pated puzzles that will stick costume design, lighting design Join leader Ray Smith from the Wednesday, May 4, 12:30 p.m. Audubon Society of Northern with audiences after the final by Robbie Hayes, with sound Virginia. $2.50-$5. novaparks.com. curtain. Even after playwright design by Neil McFadden have Auburn lays bare one of the created a visual other-worldly SteveSongs TUESDAY/MAY 3 show’s major mysteries at the space befitting these words and Wednesday May 11, 12:30 p.m. Small Standard Flower Show. 1- midpoint of Act I, the 1st Stage the storyline of a play set deeply 2:30 p.m. Vinson Hall Retirement production holds audience at- into the minds of its characters. Community, 6251 Old Dominion 5th and 6th Grader Party Drive, McLean. Presented by The tention. The moment the audience Gardeners of the Junior League of “Proof” progresses with can- walks into the stage area, they @ The Old Firehouse Washington. Free. 703-970-3712. did conversations between a will know they are in for a [email protected]. father and his daughter told in unique evening as they notice Spring Fling flashbacks and in the imagina- beyond a wooden porch with Friday, May 6, 7-9 p.m. THURSDAY/MAY 5 tion. Ray Ficca is noteworthy outdoor furniture scattered Jennifer Knapp. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ in the role of the mathematical here-and-there a visual display Java, 227 Maple Ave., E, Vienna. Onstage @ The Alden Knapp will perform songs from her genius father Robert, who has that comes alive with electric new album Set Me Free. $80. struggled with mental illness. energy. ArtsPower’s www.jamminjava.com. Katrina Clark is top-notch as Patrons of the 1st Stage venue Catherine, Robert’s care-taker, can also avail themselves of a “Chicken SATURDAY/MAY 7 enabler daughter who clearly display of over 20 works of art Document Shredding. 9 a.m.-noon. Dance” Long and Foster, 1355 Beverly Road, fears she may well share her from a juried show of the McLean. Free, secure paper father’s mental health issues. Vienna Arts Society that accom- Saturday, shredding for the community. Here’s Added to “Proof’s” mix of at- panies the stage production your opportunity to clear your home May 14, 2 p.m. or office of paper clutter! Spring tracting characters are Sam “Proof” is another well ac- clean your office and shred outdated Ludwig as a befuddled, but ul- complished, thoughtful pro- documents.703-903-8643. timately likeable grad student duction by the award-winning who finds an astonishing math- 1st Stage in the energized www.mcleancenter.org FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 13-14 ematical “proof” in a locked “new” Tysons area. 1st Stage Annie, Jr. Great Falls Elementary desk drawer. His discovery continues its growing list of ac- www.aldentheatre.org School, 701 Walker Road, Great Falls. 571-512-2760. Wall, run, leads to the gradual unraveling complishments that also in- strollers welcome. Music, raffles, of family secrets as the play cludes recently enlarged theat- cake and food. $30 adults; $15 for 12 moves to its final curtain. Liz rical space. and under till April 7. wolftrappta.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 20-26, 2016 ❖ 11 Sports For a free digital subscription to one or all of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe

Be the first to know – get your Shannon Condon, seen paper before it hits the press. earlier this season, and the Madison girls’ Complete digital replica of the lacrosse team improved print edition, including photos to 7-1 with a 10-9 and ads, delivered weekly overtime win over McLean on April 15. to your e-mail box. Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@connection newspapers.com

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The Warhawks improved to 12-2 overall and 8-0 Madison Girls’ Lax in Conference 6. Defending state champion Madison was scheduled Improves to 7-1 to face Yorktown on Tuesday, after The Connection’s Transform 66 Outside the Beltway The Madison girls’ lacrosse team defeated McLean deadline. The Warhawks will travel to face Fairfax Fairfax County and Prince William County 10-9 in overtime on April 15, improving its record to at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21. Public Hearings 7-1. The Warhawks’ lone loss came against Oakton on All hearing times are 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. April 2. Madison Girls’ Soccer A brief presentation at each hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. Madison, which improved to 5-0 in Conference 6, will host Langley at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. Remains Undefeated Monday, May 23, 2016 The Saxons won their first 11 games. The Madison girls’ soccer team defeated Yorktown Oakton High School Cafeteria (Entrance #1 or #14) 1-0 on Monday, improving its record to 7-0-1. The Warhawks will host McLean at 7:15 p.m. on 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181 Langley Girls’ Lax Monday, April 25. *Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Improves to 11-0 VDOT Northern Virginia District Office The Langley girls’ lacrosse team has a new head Oakton Boys’ Soccer 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 coach, one of its top players is in her first season *Visit Transform66.org to view a live stream of this hearing at 7:00 p.m. back after suffering a major knee injury and its lead- Improves to 7-0-1 ing goal-scorer in a recent game against South Lakes The Oakton boys’ soccer team defeated Robinson Wednesday, May 25, 2016 is in her first season with the program. 4-1 on Monday, improving its record to 7-0-1 overall Piney Branch Elementary School Cafeteria/Gym (Entrance #1) Through 11 games, however, the Saxons have and 4-0 in Conference 5. 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136 squashed any potential growing pains in impeccable The Cougars will host Briar Woods at 7:30 p.m. on fashion. Wednesday, April 20 and will close conference play The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in partnership Langley defeated South Lakes 17-3 on April 14. with a home match against Westfield at 7:15 p.m. with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Two days later, the Saxons beat Battlefield, 15-10, on Thursday, April 28. (DRPT), will host hearings, pursuant to § 33.2-1820(B) of the and Chantilly, 17-6, to improve their record to 11-0. Code of Virginia, to present the complete set of draft Request for Ten of Langley’s victories came by a margin of at Proposals (RFP) documents for the Transform 66 Outside the least five goals, and six of their wins came by double Oakton Girls’ Soccer Wins Beltway project and provide an opportunity for public comment digits. on the draft comprehensive agreement. In addition, VDOT will Seventh Straight provide information and receive comments from the public After opening the season with a 1-0 loss to Madi- regarding its intent to change the existing High Occupancy Madison Baseball Wins son, the Oakton girls’ soccer team has yet to lose. Vehicle (HOV) designation on Interstate 66 from HOV-2 to High The Cougars improved to 7-1 with a 4-2 win over Occupancy Toll (HOT-3) when construction on I-66 Outside the Seventh Straight Robinson on Monday. Oakton is 4-0 in Conference Beltway is opened to traffic in late 2020. The Madison baseball team won its seventh straight 5. game since returning from a spring break trip to The Cougars will host Briar Woods at 5:30 p.m. on Stop by to learn more about the project, discuss your questions Florida, beating Hayfield 11-1 on April 15. Wednesday, April 20. with VDOT staff, and attend the formal presentation.

Review the latest project information and schedule at www.Transform66.org or at the hearings.

Give your written or oral comments at the hearings or submit them to Susan Shaw, Megaprojects Director, at the VDOT District Office address above. You may also e-mail comments at any time to [email protected]. Please reference Pete Nielsen and the “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway” in the subject line. Madison baseball team Comments must be postmarked, emailed or delivered to VDOT won their first seven by June 10, 2016 to be included in the public hearing record. games after returning from a spring break VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all trip to Florida. programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711.

State Project: 0066-96A-297,P101 Federal Project: NH-066-1(300) UPC: 105500 Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/ The Connection

12 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ April 20-26, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Profile LUC DENDIEVEL’S STRAWBERRY RED WINE SOUP Serves 8 1 pound strawberries, washed and hulled 1 bottle red wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick Tasting Pleasures of the härth 1 lemon, quartered 1 vanilla bean

Garnish 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced Meet Luc Dendievel, the executive chef at the 1 pint raspberries 1/2 pint blackberries Hilton McLean Tysons Corner härth restaurant. 1/2 pint blueberries 8 scoops vanilla ice cream Fresh mint sprigs for garnish By Alexandra Greeley boss taught him the importance of The Connection Cut strawberries into quarters and process them in a mixer until puréed. precision, from cleaning lettuce to Combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, lemon and vanilla bean in a large sauce- roasting meats. pan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for about 30 hen you first enter From Paris to D.C., Dendievel minutes. Add the strawberry purée and bring to a boil again. Strain through a Hilton McLean ended up working as the chef de fine mesh, and discard the cinnamon, vanilla bean, and lemon. Cool the soup. WTysons Corner res- cuisine at the embassy of the Eu- To serve, display the fruit in large soup bowls, and pour the strawberry soup taurant, härth, you ropean Economic Community be- over top. Add the vanilla scoop, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Serve. are greeted by cordial staff and an fore heading back to restaurant life upscale casual setting, marked off working for celebrity chef Michel kitchen, where he can tend the “We should educate children to eat by a glass wine cellar, a tapas bar Richard at the now-closed restaurant’s rooftop garden and something they don’t eat at home. and a large dining area skirted by Citronelle in the Latham Hotel in beehives. He has also reshaped the That way we teach them the plea- an outdoor patio. Then when you Georgetown. “I worked there for menu, keeping its American char- sures of the table,” he said. get your orders, you will enjoy Photo contributed one-and-a-half years,” he said. acter but adding a certain Euro- As he maps out upcoming how the executive chef, Luc Luc Dendievel “This was an important step in my pean edginess and adding a so- menus, Dendievel noted that he Dendievel, has assembled all the career…He taught me a lot.” phisticated children’s menu. always keeps seasonality in mind delightful textures and flavors on age of 14, he enrolled in a culi- After his stint there, Dendievel “Most children’s menu just offer as he creates recipes. “The menu your plate. He can even elevate the nary program at l’Ecole Hoteliere moved to New York and then to fried chicken and pizza,” he said. is constantly changing, depending humble hamburger into a gastro- de Libramont. “I grew up around California to open various upscale “I have two children and when on what is available,” he said. nomic treat by filling a patty with the table,” he said, and his intense restaurants, finally returning to they go out to eat, they must taste “Right now, with our waffles we bacon jam. passion for fine food explains his the metro area to work as execu- and try something new and differ- serve a rhubarb compote. I try to Understanding his lifelong pas- adult success. tive chef at the Willard ent.” Dendievel makes meatballs respect what nature gives you.” sion for cooking and fine foods Then after serving in the mili- InterContinental for five years, but made with a mix of ground explains how he comes up with tary and gaining further culinary where its eateries earned awards pork and veal. He also does offer härth Restaurant, Hilton McLean such elegant fare. A native of Bel- training, Dendievel headed to for the outstanding food. fish, but not fish sticks, but some- Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. 703-761-5131. Hours: gium, Dendievel asked his mother Paris to work in a three-star res- Now at härth, Dendievel is de- thing that is “kid-friendly” and he breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday; when he was only 8 years old taurant called Lucas Carton under lighted to work closely with his offers different vegetables that dinner, Monday-Saturday; breakfast about becoming a chef, and at the chef Alain Senderens. There his crew in a basic and smaller children may not know or like. buffet, Saturday and Sunday.

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