Li’l Pub Gets Reprieve (And Update on Other News of the Week)
by Larry Janezich
Li’l Pub Update
Howard Schurr, proprietor of the Li’l Pub, told Capitol Hill Corner that the proposed sale of the building to CVS “has fallen through, so I’ll remain in business.”
Taco Competition Gets Tougher
The upcoming January opening of District Taco outlet in the space across Pennsylvania Avenue from the Li’l Pub was reported in the Washington Post recently. It joins the recently opened Chipotle and Pacifico Café a block or two away, which are themselves newcomers to a market already served by restaurants like Las Placitas, La Plaza, and the Banana Café. District Taco prides itself on the freshness and quality of its ingredients. You can see the menu for District Taco’s two current restaurants below at the end of this posting, below.
Eastern Market Holiday Market
EMCAC held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 7. Market Manager Barry Margeson reported on plans to use the concrete slab, home to the temporary Eastern Market building during the market’s post-fire reconstruction, for the Eastern Market holiday market. It will open after Thanksgiving and stay up through Christmas. The exact composition of the holiday market is still under discussion, but the sale of holiday trees on the slab is certain. Following the holidays, consideration will be given to other activities there – possibly weekend vending.
Eastern Market North Hall
Margeson also reported that income from activities in the North Hall during October amounted to $21,600, noting that – so far – he has had three inquiries so regarding inaugural events.
Flea Market
In other news from the EMCAC meeting, almost two dozen Saturday and Sunday Flea Market vendors showed up to plea for the continuation of current flea market management once the vendors move to the 300 block of 7th Street. This request was supported by a resolution previously adopted by the Eastern Market Vendor’s Council, which supported the closure of the 300 block of 7th to accommodate the existing flea markets during construction of the Hine project, and recommended continuation of the current management during this period. EMCAC chair Donna Scheeder noted that the board would take the resolution “under advisement.”
District Taco On Line Menu:
Breakfast Served All Day
Tacos
On flour tortilla. Corn tortillas available upon request
Basic
Eggs, cheese, potatoes and unlimited toppings
Healthy
Egg whites and unlimited toppings
Veggie
Vegetarian pinto beans, cheese, sautéed onions
and green peppers with unlimited toppings
Huevos Rancheros
Two Eggs over hard, rice, black beans, cheese,
sour cream, salsa maya, on a corn tortilla
Lettuce and tomato on the side
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, black beans, potatoes in flour tortilla
with Salsa de Chili (not vegetarian) cheese
and lettuce & tomato on the side
Lunch and Dinner after 11 AM
Tacos
Choice of protein & toppings (we recommend up to 3) – see below
On flour tortilla. Corn tortillas available upon request
Burrito
Choice of protein, black beans, rice and toppings
Add salsa to give your burrito a kick!
Burrito Mojado
Choice of protein, black beans, cheese, rice, Salsa de Chili
and sour cream on top and lettuce & tomato on the side
Burrito Desnudo
BURRITO BOWL with NO tortilla, choice of protein,
black beans, rice & toppings
Ensalada Yucateca
Fresh, chopped, Romaine lettuce, house dressing plus
your choice of protein and toppings
Quesadillas
Choice of protein, black beans, cheese, toppings
and lettuce & tomato on the side
Nachos Borrachos
Chips, black beans, choice of protein, cheese,
guacamole, sour cream, Salsa de Chili (not vegetarian)
& toppings
Ceviche de Camarones*
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with tomatoes, onions,
cilantro… with a side of tortilla chips. Make it spicy!
Fresh habanero available upon request
Protein
Carnitas (slow cooked pulled pork)
Carne Asada (grilled, chopped steak)
Pollo Asado (grilled chicken)
Barbacoa (slow cooked shredded beef)
Al Pastor (Carved rotisserie pork, marinated
w/guajillo and served w/chopped pineapple)
Vegetarian (no meat, add any topping)
Toppings
Pico de Gallo
Sour Cream
Tomato
Lettuce
Cilantro Garlic-Lime Rice
Raw Onion (White or Red)
Grilled Veggies (Green Peppers & Onions)
Shredded Cheese
Fresh Jalapeños
Vegetarian Black Beans
Vegetarian Pinto Beans
Premium Toppings
Add 50¢ Each
Bacon
Chorizo
Guacamole (free on vegetarian items)
Salsas
Available at Salsa Bar
Tomatillo (mild)
Chiltomate (medium)
Mestizo (hot)
Habanero (by request only)
Sides
Frijoles Pintos
Vegetarian pinto beans
Frijoles Negros
Vegetarian black beans
Garlic-Lime Rice
Beans & Rice
Chips and Salsa
Guacamole or Queso
Chips and Guacamole
Chips and Queso
Add Bacon or Chorizo
Small Chips with Individual
Queso or Guacamole
Drinks
Coffee
Regular Soda
Bottles or Juice
Bottled Water
Beer
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 
Small correction and slight distinction, the resolution brought to EMCAC was not from the Vendors’ Council, but from the Tenants’ Council which was created by DC Code Division V, Title 37, Chapter 1, 37 -111(i)(1) to represent all tenants of Eastern Market proper. This resolution did however comment on two separate entities that comprise the Hine site fleas markets. It stated the importance of maintaining continuity of the management of each of these groups during the construction period. While not obvious the casual observer, it has been our direct experience that any attempt to merge all these group would create massive and unneeded difficulties.
This resolution was offered to EMCAC in good faith for their consideration, but it certainly can stand alone as recommendation.
Thanks Capitol Hill Corner for its continued efforts to keep the community informed.
I can’t wait for District Taco, it is so much better than Chipotle.