Quick Lunch: District Taco

Yesterday afternoon my husband and I were looking for a quick and easy lunch in Capitol Hill.  

As former Texans we have a very special place in our heart for tacos, so naturally, District Taco caught our eye.

The Food: Grab & Go Mexican Basics 

The Menu consists mostly of tacos (obviously), burritos, and quesadillas. They also offer breakfast tacos and heuvos rancheros - which we will definitely be going back for on the weekend. 

District Taco offers a great salsa bar which includes freshly chopped cilantro, jalapenos, and onions to spice up your meal, if you are feeling saucy that day.  

We ordered the Fish Tacos (amazeballs - but only available certain days of the week), Al Pastor (very good), and the Carne Asada (which was basically just the meat, you would need to pump this one up at the salsa bar to make it great).  

The Space: Casual & Creative

With bright, bold colors against reclaimed wood features and exposed brick walls, this place has a contemporary but warm vibe. 

There are a variety of seating options with low and high top tables, counters along the window facing Penn Ave, and booths.  I found the recycled plastic crates that were converted into light fixtures to be very cool and innovative.  

Grab a quick bite at District Taco if you are looking for something fresh, flavorful, and inexpensive.

District Taco

656 Pennsylvania Ave SE (between 6th and 7th)

http://www.districttaco.com/

Happy Hilling!

S. 

Neighborhood Must Have - Chinese Take Out

Well Hillers, we officially moved in to our Capitol Hill digs.  And as you know, with moving and unpacking comes a need for the traditional first meal in a new home - Chinese Take Out.

Our previous apartment was in the Navy Yard, and technically in the same zip code as our new home, so we had tried quite a few places in the area with very little luck.

I'm not sure if the take out gods decided to bless us on our move day or what, but we had an amazing experience ordering from Young Chow.

Young Chow is located on Penn Ave between 3rd and 4th.  The restaurant's claim to fame is that Hillary Clinton has eaten there (she is prominently featured on their website's home page).  As usual, Hillary got this one right. 

Ordering: Super Easy

You can order online from their extensive menu.  Once you select an item, a dialog box populates which allows you to choose add-ons (ie: extra veggies) or type general requests in a comments section.  You can pay by credit card or cash at delivery.  If paying by credit card, you can tip in advance on the site.

Delivery: Fast & Friendly 

The food arrived exactly 30 minutes after placing the order.  Everything was super hot and fresh, you could tell the food had not been sitting under heat lamps for the last four hours.

The major bonus was that the delivery man was nice, professional, and actually came up to the door. Novel idea, right? 

For whatever reason, DC is famous for having delivery guys sit in their car and expect you to come to them. I find this absolutely ridiculous and against the laws of the delivery universe.  So thank you, Young Chow, for getting the service right. 

What We Had: Deliciousness 

We had the General Tso's Chicken, Egg Rolls, and Won Ton Soup.  Keep in mind all main entrees come with white rice so there is no need to order extra rice (this wasn't terribly clear on the website).

Where to Find It:

Check out Young Chow for delicious take out and prompt, friendly service.

http://www.youngchowdc.com/

312 Pennsylvania Ave SE (between 3rd and 4th)

Happy Hilling!

S. 

Moving to Capitol Hill

Haute on the Hill: 
For All Things Fabulous in Capitol Hill

Next Friday my husband and I are moving to an amazing townhouse in the heart of the hill.  This blog will track my experiences exploring our new Washington, DC neighborhood and all it has to offer.

The buzz of Eastern Market on a Sunday Afternoon.
The vibrant hues of leaves changing in the Fall.
The grandeur of the Capitol on a morning run.


I look forward to sharing my experiences with you! My husband and I are new to DC and are excited to become a part of the community.  If you come across this blog and live in Capitol Hill, please reach out.  I would love the opportunity to engage with fellow Washingtonians who are passionate about the neighborhood.

Happy Hilling!
S.