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Lifestyle & Fashion Portrait Photo Event
*Style:*
Elegant **Editorial Lifestyle Portraits** with a modern fashion aesthetic.
Timeless portraits focused on feminine beauty, expressive poses, and stylish details.
**Soft natural light, cinematic tones**, and a magazine-inspired look.
Men are also welcome!
*Price:*
180€ per person
*Includes:*
• **20-minute personal photoshoot**
**• 5 professionally edited photos**
**• Guidance with posing**
• Selection of the best images after the shoot
*Location:*
The historic ARBED building in Luxembourg offers elegant architecture and beautiful textures that perfectly complement this sophisticated portrait style.
*Recommended outfits:*
Elegant dresses, black or neutral tones, minimal patterns, stylish accessories.
*Available time slots:*
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
(Only 10 spots available)
*Additional photos:*
15€ per photo
Delivery time:
Photos delivered within 7 days
*Booking:*
Reservation is confirmed after 50€ deposit.
To reserve your spot please send a direct message.
Photographer [@nnakoval_photography](https://www.instagram.com/innakoval_photography)
Sunday Art Brunch + Ink Painting
An ink painting workshop, an ancient art practiced on rice paper or silk, which combines elegance, tradition, and artistic expression through slow and meditative gestures.
You will be guided by Yemin Yin, a recognized artist trained in London and Canton. Her ink paintings are found in collections worldwide.
This experience includes:
• A guided 2-hour workshop to discover the timeless elegance of ink painting in a small group
• With all the materials provided (ink, brushes, rice paper)
• A premium floral tea served throughout the session
• Chinese pastries (light dim sum style)
• Your artwork to take home
€49 / person
No experience required.
Feng Shui for Modern Living
Harmony isn’t just a feeling — it’s something you can design.
In Feng Shui, your space reflects your energy.
When your environment flows, your life flows.
• Clear space = clear mind
• Strong support behind you = confidence forward
• Natural light = vitality
• Plants = growth
• Water = abundance
Small changes. Big energy shift.
25 Euro / person
AI & Coffee - In-Person Meetup in Luxembourg
⚡ **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community**
AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are.
That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about.
We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖
***
📅 **Sunday 19 April \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 Updown Bar (Downstairs), [28 Mnt du Grund, 1645 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x479548cd7e0b9b45:0x5081bbff1793354b?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)
***
☕ **What we will talk about**
AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around:
* What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype
* Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing
* Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more
* Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey
Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡
***
👥 **Who is this for?**
Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading
If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here.
***
✨ **What to expect**
A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely.
No commitment. No agenda. No pressure.
Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one.
***
🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.**
Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺
👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!
Feng Shui - Level 0
**Ever wondered why some rooms feel peaceful while others feel "off"?**
Join us for an introductory session into the world of Feng Shui — the ancient art of spatial harmony. In this 10 session, you'll get a taste of how your environment shapes your energy, mood, and well-being.
**By** **the** **end** **of** **the** **full** **programme,** **you** **will** **be** **able** **to:**
* Understand the fundamental principles of Qi, Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements
* Read the energy of a space using classical Feng Shui methods
* Identify the Dragon and Tiger positions in any environment
* Assess the Feng Shui quality of a home or building on your own
* Apply practical adjustments to improve the harmony of your living space
**Your** **instructor:**
Yemin YIN — architect (2025 ArchDaily Building of the Year nominee), Daoist cultural practitioner, and artist. She brings 3,000 years of Chinese spatial wisdom into a practical, down-to-earth format.
* Trial session: €25
* Full Level 0 programme: €188 / 10 sessions
* No prior knowledge needed
Connectez à votre magie intérieure 🪄
**J'ai la joie de vous inviter à l'atelier "Créez la magie dans votre vie "** 🪄✨:
Dans ce nouvel atelier :
✅ Vous vivez une véritable **expérience, un voyage intérieur** pour reconnecter à votre magie personnelle puis la transposer dans la matière, grâce à votre intuition naturelle.
✅ Vous **connectez à votre part créatrice** \- souvent bridée dans un quotidien ronronnant ou calibré pour tenir toutes les obligations \- et vous autorisez à activer la magie dans votre vie
✅ Vous repartez avec l**a joie au coeur, les yeux qui brillent**, et surtout... avec votre création !
✨Votre enfant intérieur sera aux anges, et votre adulte aura senti pousser ses ailes !
📍**Lieu** : House of Coaching
19 rue des Capucins
L1313 Luxembourg Ville
3e etage
🕤 **Déroulé** :
9h30 : Accueil, thé, café
10h : Atelier
12h : Fin de l'atelier
🖍Tout le matériel est fourni.
Tarif : 40€, à payer par Payconic, virement (ou cash)
Votre moment de créativité, rien que pour vous ! 🥳
**Ce sont les participants qui en parlent le mieux :**
🌟 "Je ressens un mélange d'émotions en moi, et en même temps la joie d'avoir pu créer quelque chose. C'est comme un petit bébé. On part de rien, et puis au final il y a une création, c'est merveilleux !"
🌟 "Je me sens plus légère et joyeuse 😊"
🌟 "Ca faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas pris de temps pour moi. Pendant l'atelier, on ne pense qu'à ce qu'on crée, on est pleinement présent, ça fait du bien"
❗️Inscriptions jusqu’au 16/04 car je dois anticiper le matériel.
**Pour vous inscrire** : envoyez moi un Message Privé ici, ou au +352 661 175 598
Au plaisir de vous guider dans la (re)connexion à votre magie intérieure 😊
**Amélie Leguay**
*Coach en Épanouissement personnel et professionnel*
➡️ Soyez les Créateurs de votre vie !
Luxembourg Shivyog Forum
We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am.
Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation.
This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul.
If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us!
Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.
Food Photography Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Feng Shui for Modern Living
Harmony isn’t just a feeling — it’s something you can design.
In Feng Shui, your space reflects your energy.
When your environment flows, your life flows.
• Clear space = clear mind
• Strong support behind you = confidence forward
• Natural light = vitality
• Plants = growth
• Water = abundance
Small changes. Big energy shift.
25 Euro / person
AI & Coffee - In-Person Meetup in Luxembourg
⚡ **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community**
AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are.
That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about.
We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖
***
📅 **Sunday 19 April \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 Updown Bar (Downstairs), [28 Mnt du Grund, 1645 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x479548cd7e0b9b45:0x5081bbff1793354b?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)
***
☕ **What we will talk about**
AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around:
* What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype
* Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing
* Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more
* Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey
Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡
***
👥 **Who is this for?**
Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading
If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here.
***
✨ **What to expect**
A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely.
No commitment. No agenda. No pressure.
Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one.
***
🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.**
Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺
👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!
Feng Shui - Level 0
**Ever wondered why some rooms feel peaceful while others feel "off"?**
Join us for an introductory session into the world of Feng Shui — the ancient art of spatial harmony. In this 10 session, you'll get a taste of how your environment shapes your energy, mood, and well-being.
**By** **the** **end** **of** **the** **full** **programme,** **you** **will** **be** **able** **to:**
* Understand the fundamental principles of Qi, Yin-Yang, and the Five Elements
* Read the energy of a space using classical Feng Shui methods
* Identify the Dragon and Tiger positions in any environment
* Assess the Feng Shui quality of a home or building on your own
* Apply practical adjustments to improve the harmony of your living space
**Your** **instructor:**
Yemin YIN — architect (2025 ArchDaily Building of the Year nominee), Daoist cultural practitioner, and artist. She brings 3,000 years of Chinese spatial wisdom into a practical, down-to-earth format.
* Trial session: €25
* Full Level 0 programme: €188 / 10 sessions
* No prior knowledge needed
Connectez à votre magie intérieure 🪄
**J'ai la joie de vous inviter à l'atelier "Créez la magie dans votre vie "** 🪄✨:
Dans ce nouvel atelier :
✅ Vous vivez une véritable **expérience, un voyage intérieur** pour reconnecter à votre magie personnelle puis la transposer dans la matière, grâce à votre intuition naturelle.
✅ Vous **connectez à votre part créatrice** \- souvent bridée dans un quotidien ronronnant ou calibré pour tenir toutes les obligations \- et vous autorisez à activer la magie dans votre vie
✅ Vous repartez avec l**a joie au coeur, les yeux qui brillent**, et surtout... avec votre création !
✨Votre enfant intérieur sera aux anges, et votre adulte aura senti pousser ses ailes !
📍**Lieu** : House of Coaching
19 rue des Capucins
L1313 Luxembourg Ville
3e etage
🕤 **Déroulé** :
9h30 : Accueil, thé, café
10h : Atelier
12h : Fin de l'atelier
🖍Tout le matériel est fourni.
Tarif : 40€, à payer par Payconic, virement (ou cash)
Votre moment de créativité, rien que pour vous ! 🥳
**Ce sont les participants qui en parlent le mieux :**
🌟 "Je ressens un mélange d'émotions en moi, et en même temps la joie d'avoir pu créer quelque chose. C'est comme un petit bébé. On part de rien, et puis au final il y a une création, c'est merveilleux !"
🌟 "Je me sens plus légère et joyeuse 😊"
🌟 "Ca faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas pris de temps pour moi. Pendant l'atelier, on ne pense qu'à ce qu'on crée, on est pleinement présent, ça fait du bien"
❗️Inscriptions jusqu’au 16/04 car je dois anticiper le matériel.
**Pour vous inscrire** : envoyez moi un Message Privé ici, ou au +352 661 175 598
Au plaisir de vous guider dans la (re)connexion à votre magie intérieure 😊
**Amélie Leguay**
*Coach en Épanouissement personnel et professionnel*
➡️ Soyez les Créateurs de votre vie !
Luxembourg Shivyog Forum
We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am.
Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation.
This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul.
If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us!
Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.
Standing-up to impostor syndrome: mental health in comedy
**Do you want to step up to the stage with more confidence, and less self-doubt? Are you looking to be in charge of your**
**thoughts, emotions and behaviours? This workshop has just the answer.**
Going up on stage and exposing yourself (pun intended) can be very scary. But also very empowering. And also triggering. But also liberating. And can for sure bring on some self-doubt:
Am I good enough?
Why should anyone listen to me?
Doesn't everyone else know more than me?
Isn’t everyone else funnier?
And when you get of the stage, the questions keep popping in your head: “was it good?”, “I should have said it differently”, “what was I thinking?”, “were those pity laughs?”
Your inner critic is always hard at work…
A lot of emotions come up when doing stand-up. No matter if you are a beginner or a more experienced comedian, it can still bring about the dread of not being good enough, making a fool of yourself, and confirming your worst fears.
But, it can also be a brilliant and almost therapeutic way to overcome self-doubt, self-sabotage, gain confidence and find that sweet spot where masks come off and you find yourself flying!
In this workshop, psychologist Alexandra Neves will guide you through the following:
* Impostor syndrome: the pattern in which a person doubts their skills, talents and achievements
* and is afraid of being unmasked as fraud, an imposter.
* Identify and bring into awareness your limiting beliefs and develop practical tools for
* overcoming and releasing them.
* How you can tame your inner critic, and use it to your advantage, in comedy and in life.
* The masks we wear, and why we wear them.
* And ultimately how to develop more self-confidence.
These are all transferable skills that can positively impact your stage presence, but also your professional and personal life.
Participation in this workshop is by advanced registration. Places are limited. [Book your spot here. ](https://fienta.com/mental-health-in-comedy-2026)
**About the instructor:**
Alexandra is a psychologist and has over 20 years of experience in training, personal development, and coaching. Alexandra specializes on mental health coaching, imposter syndrome, overcoming self-
sabotage, and gender equity. A newcomer to the comedy world, she has been doing stand-up for over a year, and discovering the positive effects comedy can have on mental health – and the positive effects
mental health can have in comedy!
Find out more about [Alexandra here](https://academy-mind-tree-coaching.lu/)
**This workshop is part of [Festrogen](http://festrogenfestival.com/), a women-centric, multi-part comedy festival hosted in Luxembourg.**
**Have specific needs or questions? We'd love to help make this place as welcoming as possible. Drop an email to [info@festrogenfestival.com](mailto:info@festrogenfestival.com) and tell us how we can do that.**
🌼🌼 Petange - "Giele Botter" (14km) 🌼🌼
Hello Friends!
The natural reserve "Prënzebierg - Giele Botter" near Petange is a great place for a walk at any time of the year. We will see interesting parts of a former mining area and some beautiful forest. There might be some white anemones left, as we saw 2 weeks ago, and loads of blue flowers on a sea of green leaves on the ground!
The weather forecast is predicting some light rain, maybe, or maybe not.
I suggest wearing something waterproof in any case, but also bring many umbrellas to scare the rain away!
There is a great place where we can sit under a roof for our lunch break, "Fond de Gras", where you can see some machinery and trains from the mining era. We will arrive at this place after around 9km, but as usual, we'll do some short water breaks before.
Depending on the temperature and the mood, the lunch break/picnic will take between 15 and 30 minutes; the earliest departure is, as usual, when Jörg has finished his lunch :)
After the break, it's just 5 km back to the start, but to make it a bit interesting, I'm trying to find some new paths that I spotted on the map and never walked before.
No worries, even if we get lost, a detour to get back on known tracks would be less than 1km.
**Meeting Point:**
We will meet on the parking near the Petange train station, on "the other side of the railway", after arriving by train from Luxembourg.
The Google Maps link below shows the parking. If you come by car, please go there. When the train has arrived, we will cross the rails using the tunnel and gather on the parking before starting the hike.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nYsSjwXWc5Jbvxxx6
**Public Transport:**
You can take train RB 5059 towards "Petange", leaving "Gare Centrale" at 10.00, arriving at 10:22.
**Car Pool:**
If you come from a completely different direction or prefer the car for other reasons, you might offer a seat to a friendly co-hiker.
https://groupcarpool.com/t/snxe8v
Passengers, please get into the cars of your favorite driver or place of departure.
Don't forget to remove yourself from the waiting list when you find a seat in a car!
**Disclaimer:**
The hike is at your own risk, and please make sure to wear proper shoes and bring some water for yourself!
Looking forward to hiking with you!
Jens.
Food Photography Events Near You
Connect with your local Food Photography community
Let's Go To The Pickle & International Food Festival at Crooked Run Fermentation
Let's go Dill-icious Pickle tasting! If we are lucky we may even get to try pickle beer. The Pickle & International Food Festival is a celebration of pickle-inspired foods, international cuisine, craft beer and wine, and live entertainment in Sterling, VA.
This festival features food vendors, drink tents, live music, and family-friendly activities. Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers.
Let's meet in front of the Tesla Building (22400 Davis Drive). Then walk to the event so we can pick a table inside or outside depending on the group preference.
General admission tickets are available online for pre-purchase.
General admission tickets will be sold day of the event, $5 + CC fee.
Pickle & International Food Festival
Come join us atthe Pickle & International Food Festival in Sterling, VA.
There will be pickle inspired foods, international cuisine, craft beer, and live music.
THIS IS NOT A TICKET:
Tickets can be found on the link below and general admission is $5 + credit card fee
Buy ticket here:
https://www.crookedrunfermentation.com/pickle-international-food-festival-2026
Glenstone Museum Visit -The Lunch
After our visit to Glenstone, we’ll be heading to Colony Grill for a relaxed lunch - and everyone is welcome to join, whether you attended the walk or just want to meet up for good food and great company.
Studio Lighting Workshop
Lighting training and practice !!! we will have fun doing 6-8 setups in the studio fir Portraits and a still life.
We will have a learning session followed by hands-on practice
What to bring will depend on your level of photography we will work with a variety of strobe and constant lights.
I suggest Camera, Memory card ,charged batteries
lens choice: 24-70. 35 or 50mm. macro if you have
\*\*. DON'T buy anything to attend -- just come and learn about options!
Tether cable computer optional. I'll demonstrate a few advantages --- using capture one.
Tripod -- Please LOCK it in your car-- until we need ( I have a couple we can share ))
More details soon!!!
I will email and invoice
Sip and Learn: Taste Fresh Herbs & Learn Indoor Gardening with LED Grow Lights!
Calling all foodies and gardening enthusiasts! Join us for an exclusive **Sip and Learn** event where you'll get to taste fresh, live herbs while learning how to grow your own food indoors year-round. 🌱
**Clift** will demonstrate how easy it is to grow more than **75 pounds of food** every year using **LED grow lights**—all from the comfort of your home. Whether you live in an apartment or have limited outdoor space, this event will show you how you can maximize small areas to grow delicious, pesticide-free produce.
### **What to Expect**:
* **Live Herb Tasting**: Sample fresh herbs like basil, mint, and thyme, and discover their flavorful uses in your favorite dishes or drinks.
* **Grow 75+ Pounds of Food**: Learn how you can grow your own fresh food year-round indoors with minimal setup.
* **Indoor Gardening Benefits**: From saving on grocery bills to having pesticide-free herbs and vegetables at your fingertips, we’ll cover the perks of indoor gardening.
### **Why Attend?**
* **Perfect for small spaces**—no backyard needed!
* Gain expert tips on indoor gardening and sustainable food production.
* A fun, engaging way to explore the benefits of fresh herbs and veggies for your meals.
* Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about urban farming and sustainability.
**How to Join**:
Simply RSVP here to secure your spot! Bring your favorite drink or meal to pair with our live herbs. 🌿
Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, taste, and learn!
Visit **[indoorgardenmarket.com](https://iwantagreenthumb.com)** to learn more, and RSVP now for a fun afternoon of herbs, learning, and indoor gardening!
Thank you,
Clift
---
Chief Community Grower at indoorgardenmarket.com
Cheffy Vietnamese Street Food at Chao Ban!
Join us for some cheffy Vietnamese Street food from Moon Rabbit's chef, Kevin Tien, at his new conept - ***Chao Ban*** in Tysons Galleria!
***Washingtonian:***
At his upscale restaurant Moon Rabbit, chef Kevin Tien and his team reimagine Vietnamese food with modern dishes like mochi beignets with fresh eel or green-curry sponge cake. But at his new fast-casual spot, Chao Ban, in Tysons Galleria, Tien is focusing on more familiar staples like pho and banh mi—albeit with some of his usual cheffy twists.
“If you want super traditional Vietnamese food, definitely go check out the original mom and pop places,” says Tien, citing Eden Center and standbys like Pho 75. “We’re just trying to do what our version is.”
At Chao Ban—meaning “hello, friend”—Tien has teamed up with Alan Vo, his partner in Hot Lola’s fried chicken joint and a longtime friend from his early restaurant days in Louisiana. One of the banh mi at Chao Bun features Hot Lola’s Sichuan-chili-oil-spiked Nashville hot chicken. Other sandwiches come stuffed with salt and pepper shrimp—a nod to the chef’s late nights at New Big Wong in Chinatown—or crispy pork belly rubbed in pho spices.
All of them come on bread that arrives par-baked from Leidenheimer Baking Company in New Orleans. “When you take a bite, there’s like a million crumbs everywhere, with a super soft interior,” Tien says. The toasted bread also accompanies a couple bowls, such as a lemongrass beef short rib stew or a lemongrass chicken coconut curry.
Other snackier dishes include fried spring rolls, nuoc cham chicken wings, and honey pecan shrimp (a riff on honey walnut shrimp) with yuzu kosho mixed into the condensed milk drizzle. Tien expects a sleeper hit to be the shrimp chips and dip with a Vietnamese “salsa” made from charred tomatoes, chipotles, shallots, lime, and fish sauce.
On the more traditional end of the menu is pho, including a beef version with 12-hour brisket and another with halal lemongrass chicken. (All the chicken on the menu is halal, and Tien is hoping to expand the offerings soon.) “We’re toasting all our spices by hand for the pho, so it’s like the freshest all our spices could be,” Tien says.
Check out Chao Ban menu [here](https://www.eatchaoban.com/menu)
**WAITLIST:**
Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app.
To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends.
In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion.
\*\* The small non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with Meetup platform ($360/year) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate attendees. Thank you in advance for your understanding!\*\*
If you are unable to join us in May, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to seeing you at Chao Ban in Tysons Galleria!
Glenstone Museum Visit & Lunch
Looking for a peaceful, inspiring, and social outing?
Join us for a beautiful day at the Glenstone Museum - where modern art, stunning architecture, and serene nature all come together.
We’ll explore the museum and outdoor trails at a relaxed pace, enjoy conversation along the way, and then head to lunch nearby to unwind, laugh, and share our favorites from the visit.
Whether you love art, nature, photography, or just good company - this is the perfect chance to connect and spend a meaningful day with the group. All are welcome to join - especially first-timers!















