100 MONTADITOS BETHESDA ROW APPLIES FOR LIQUOR LICENSE (PHOTOS)

It's not that big in terms of news, but any activity at the future 100 Montaditos on Elm Street at Bethesda Row is of interest to those eagerly awaiting this opening.

A liquor license notice has been posted, as well as a large brochure detailing the different types of bread used in their Spanish-style sandwiches. And some of the bargain specials to be had certain days of the week.

Although a September opening has been announced, the September 19 liquor license hearing is a clue that the opening will probably be in the later part of the month.

PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT 100 MONTADITOS AT BETHESDA ROW (PHOTOS)

Not much progress yet at the future 100 Montaditos on Elm Street. Will this restaurant make its scheduled August opening? It's theoretically possible, but if you consider the time it will take for inspections and permits at the end, I'm somewhat skeptical right now. But, let's see what they can do.

100 MONTADITOS TO OPEN AT BETHESDA ROW - EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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UP ON ELM STREET

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

Spanish restaurant chain 100 Montaditos is bringing 100 little sandwiches, as you might have surmised from the name, to Bethesda Row.

You might say 100 Montaditos is the Luke's Lobster of sandwiches - small portions of high quality ingredients.  And while those sandwiches are not Taylor Gourmet-sized, the Spanish upstart does import bread - only it's from Spain, not Philadelphia.  Yes, the bread is coming directly from Spain.

This sandwich roll has cleverly disguised
himself as a scientist

The fillings will be familiar to Jaleo diners, but you can also get hot dogs and hamburgers for an American entree.

In my opinion, you can never have too many Spanish restaurants, but is it too much to have a second one so close to Jaleo?  I guess we'll find out in a few months.

I'm looking forward to the opening, and appreciate the creative marketing and social media approach the company is taking.  Ultimately, it sounds like a good fit for the European atmosphere around Bethesda Row.

GUARDADO'S NOW

SERVING SUNDAY BRUNCH

Bethesda Tapas Restaurant Adds

Sabor de Espana to Downtown

Smorgasbord of Midday Options

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

Guardado's on Del Ray Avenue is launching brunch hours today, by popular demand. You can be one of the first to try it. However, if you attended their special Easter Brunch last Sunday, you got a sneak preview, because the menu was virtually the same.

Restaurant co-owner Reyna Guardado said customers have been requesting brunch in great numbers, and "we listened to your request." Hence, today you will be able to enjoy brunch between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Guardado's will also serve dinner from 5:00-9:00 PM tonight.

For those attending the Bethesda Central Farm Market this morning, Guardado's is not too far of a walk from Bethesda ES. Just cross Old Georgetown Road, and take it down to Del Ray, and turn right.

Click here to preview the menu! You'll find some Spanish classics, creative tapas, and a few traditional American breakfast items sprinkled in for the traditionalist. Que bueno.