When word spread that there could be plans for new development surrounding the Eden Center, concern grew that it could drive out lifelong business owners.

Hundreds of people gathered at the Eden Center, which has long been considered a central hub for the local Vietnamese community. 

The Eden Center in Falls Church was nominated by two Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School students, Griffin and Oliver Hardi.

Vietnamese Americans have long aligned with the Republican Party, which they credit for opposing Communism. But a new generation is pulling closer to Democrats, and the divide has been on full display at the Eden Center in Falls Church.

The new Shaw establishment wants to “showcase the distinct taste of food from the Northern region of Vietnam and a physical journey of what you can eat on the streets of Hanoi.”

The new mission? Cook for everyone—Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese, older immigrants and their children—but keep the food authentic while doing it.

The shopping center is America’s highest concentration of Vietnamese-owned businesses under one roof.

Date night in Washington doesn’t need to mean spending your last pay check and fighting the crowds for a fancy meal.

Bánh xèo, a popular Vietnamese snack, have almost nothing in common with most other Asian pancakes.

Pho is easy to overlook in the face of the city’s latest dining trends. But, like a true friend, it’s a dish that’s always reliable, especially when the weather calls for a warm pick-me-up.