Norman Ebenstein serves as the president of the Eden Center, a regional shopping center in Falls Church, Virginia. Since assuming control of the location in the early 1960s, Norman Ebenstein has built the site into a Vietnamese cultural center and has brought in such highly regarded businesses as the Rice Paper Restaurant.

1. By Norman Ebenstein

2.  Norman Ebenstein serves as the president of
the Eden Center, a regional shopping center
in Falls Church, Virginia. Since assuming
control of the location in the early 1960s,
Norman Ebenstein has built the site into a
Vietnamese cultural center and has brought
in such highly regarded businesses as the
Rice Paper Restaurant.

3.  Since it first opened its doors at the Eden Center
in 2012, the Rice Paper Restaurant has drawn the
attention of critics and customers alike. Shortly
after it came onto the scene, Washingtonian
magazine's Todd Kliman published a rave review
that praised the restaurant's diverse menu and
the rich flavor of its cuisine. In 2013 and 2014,
Rice Paper once again drew the attention of
Washingtonian when the magazine named the
eatery as one of its 100 Very Best Restaurants.

4.  In the most recent Very Best list, Washingtonian
reviewers again praised Rice Paper's flavorful
menu and broad range of selections. The
magazine highlighted the restaurant's 19-page
menu, which includes dishes from all of
Vietnam's major cultural and culinary regions.
This diverse selection includes both classic and
modern dishes and such flavorful beverages as
iced Vietnamese coffee and fresh-squeezed
lemonade. Priced affordably, the Rice Paper
Restaurant offers accessible dining in a stylish
atmosphere.