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After meals that included carne asada (grilled beef), chicken and rice, burritos and quesadillas, the teens had one surprise left. healthy appetites. The gang was ready for refueling, and set off for Don Pedro, the festive Mexican restaurant in Pineville. "Actually one of the best parts of the evening was listening to Tom and Erich bicker over driving directions," says Barilla, who sat in the back seat of the car with DeJohn. "Tom drove and Erich navigated and they argued the entire way about the best route to take. Megan and I just cracked up!" Once inside Don Pedro, the girls couldn't get over the authentic Mexican décor, vibrant colors and lively atmosphere. "It's really a beautiful place," DeJohn says. Guarding the Cheese Dip The jalapeño cheese dip was such a big hit with the girls that they built a "fortress" down the middle of the WINTER 2012-2013 SKY HIGH SPORTS 601 N. Polk St. Pineville 28134 704-889-5867 www.cha.jumpskyhigh.com DON PEDRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 10015 Lee St. Pineville 28134 704-889-1311 www.donpedrorestaurant.com/pineville table with their water glasses, salt and pepper shakers and table décor to keep the hungry guys from eating more than their share. "We finally let them have some when we were through," notes Barilla with a smile. After meals that included carne asada (grilled beef), chicken and rice, burritos and quesadillas, the teens had one surprise left, and it featured a golden opportunity for payback from the boys. "Four cinnamon sugar-dusted nacho chips with whipped cream and honey hit the table when the girls were in the restroom," recalls Jegier. "After Tom and I each had one, I told Tom, 'You know if we eat these other two, the girls will never be the wiser.'" While the boys considered that move for a moment, chivalry won the day and the girls, together with their dates, savored a sweet end to their enjoyable evening. BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 51