445471 Thu Sep 27 11:01:58 -0700 2007 2 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 2982384 It is my Mom’s 77th on Sunday and she would like Italian or some sort of Mexican. It has to be somewhere quiet (early Alzheimer’s) or bring it in to their house. We went to Rio Grande in June and it was too much. The cuisine could be swayed if place is nice. They live near Darnestown & Shady Grove Rds. Please provide suggestions otherwise its Zio’s pizza for all (not a bad thing). Thank you!!! Thu Sep 27 11:01:59 -0700 2007 55982 MrsWheatie 1 2982587 For Italian, I can recommend Il Pizzico. It's on Rockville Pike, just south of Gude Drive. The outside doesn't look like much -- it's in a strip mall. However, the interior is very nice and it has very good food. A lot of families dine there and it seems popular with the older set. Definitely a lot quieter than Rio Grande. I think it could be just what you're looking for. Thu Sep 27 11:41:59 -0700 2007 2982384 121247 Lauman 2 2985223 THank you for the suggestion! Both Dad and I had forgot about this place. We will be there early tomorrow evening since they don't take rezzies. Fri Sep 28 08:11:25 -0700 2007 2982587 55982 MrsWheatie