I'm not one of those people that falls neatly into either generally skeptical or generally optimistic when it comes to places with a lot of hype. So with Matt living in Adams Morgan, we left a good amount of stones unturned ("Best Jumbo Slice in DC" down the street from "#1 Jumbo Slice in the City"? Hard to believe) while experimenting with the variety of places to eat, drink and be merry in the neighborhood. Tryst was one of those places with a lot of hype. So we approached it cautiously but eagerly after our trip to the Spanish Steps and we pleased with our snacktime adventure.
Upon entering, I saw a scene out of any WB drama from the early 2000s: tons of couches, laptops and a saucy wait staff littering a HUGE space. We found a cute table for two in the back between an iPod-budded student and a wine-fueled gossipfest and settled in. To start, I ordered a banana smoothie that was enormous and especially satisfying on such a hot day. To snack, I ordered Lebneh. It's described on their site as "A Lebanese tangy yogurt served with za'atar - a blend of oregano and thyme-olives & lavash." It was refreshing and a very generous portion. Matt grabbed a variety of turkey sandwich (I believe "Grace": "sliced turkey, creamy brie, granny smith apple and cranberry sauce" but I could be wrong) and was happy as well. It was definitely a "don't rush, take it easy" sort of vibe and those around us were certainly not budging. Worth braving the scene.
Upon entering, I saw a scene out of any WB drama from the early 2000s: tons of couches, laptops and a saucy wait staff littering a HUGE space. We found a cute table for two in the back between an iPod-budded student and a wine-fueled gossipfest and settled in. To start, I ordered a banana smoothie that was enormous and especially satisfying on such a hot day. To snack, I ordered Lebneh. It's described on their site as "A Lebanese tangy yogurt served with za'atar - a blend of oregano and thyme-olives & lavash." It was refreshing and a very generous portion. Matt grabbed a variety of turkey sandwich (I believe "Grace": "sliced turkey, creamy brie, granny smith apple and cranberry sauce" but I could be wrong) and was happy as well. It was definitely a "don't rush, take it easy" sort of vibe and those around us were certainly not budging. Worth braving the scene.
Location: 2459 18th Street, NW (between Columbia and Mintwood)
Closest Metro Stop: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red) - 12 minute walk, or take the Circulator to the top of the hill
Cost: Around $25.72 for two (sandwich, dip, smoothie)
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