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    I am organizing a small party for alumni of some Japanese medical
school, who are now working in this area. There will be 15-20 people
(including spouses and children) getting together. Last time, we had the
party at Benihana in Bethesda, but this time we are looking for a change. 

    I wonder if anyone in this group is knowledgeable and kind enough to
let me know if there is a place that satisfies the following conditions:

[1] Located in one of the areas mentioned in the subject title. 
[2] $30-40 per person for dinner including drink/tax/tip.   
[3] Parking space at or near the place.
[4] Food with a reasonable quality. (Doesn't have to be Japanese.) 
[5] Comfortable atmosphere. 
[6] (I know this sounds paradoxical, but...) Welcomes kids, but quiet
    enough for adults to enjoy conversation.

    Today, my wife and I went to "That's Amore" on Shady Grove Road to check
it out. Unfortunately, it turned out that this place was a little too noisy
and that their linguini was not too tasty although the portion was more than
generous.

    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

--Michiaki
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Michiaki Masuda
Laboratory of Molecular Oncology
National Cancer Institute
Frederick, MD 21702-1201
E-mail: Masuda@ncifcrf.gov