La Limeña Grill to open at end of January in Rockville (Photos)

Notoriously Montgomery County-averse food critic Tom Sietsema once wished the popular La Limeña restaurant at 765 Rockville Pike could be "closer to Washington." He's getting his wish, but only by a few blocks. La Limeña is expanding to open a second restaurant, La Limeña Grill, at 1093 Rockville Pike.

Peruvian and Cuban flavors will continue to dominate the menu at the second location, which will be in the space vacated by The Potomac Grill. An employee at the original location said yesterday that La Limeña Grill will open in the "final days of January." The lighted sign is installed, and was lit last evening.