Tristiaña Hinton

Washington D.C. Senior Editor at The Infatuation

International badass. Professional daydreamer. Cynical romantic. Pronounced tris-tee-ahn-ya. Ms. Hinton if you're nasty.

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The Spots Of The Summer, DC Edition - Washington DC - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | Madeline Weinfield |Omnia Saed |Marisa Dunn |Tristiaña Hinton

A mix of tourists and straight-from-work happy hour-seekers keep Lucha Rosa, a Mexican rooftop bar on top of the Moxy Hotel, constantly busy. Although it might be standing room only, we like coming in right after work when the vibe feels like a Summer Friday every day of the week. Order the pulpo ceviche, pork belly tacos, and something from the lengthy agave list. Thanks to a retractable roof, the patio is open rain or shine.
The Best DC Restaurants For Your Birthday Dinner

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton

photo credit: Reema DesaiOne of the questions we get most is, “Where should I have my birthday dinner?” Let us guess, you’re looking for something “fun” but not formal, where you can get a table for a group of your friends. Believe it or not, such restaurants do exist in DC. No matter how you choose to celebrate, there is a restaurant that can give you exactly what you’re looking for.
The 12 Best DC Restaurants For Special Occasions

Feb 14, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton |Omnia Saed |Mekita Rivas

At Minibar in Penn Quarter, you’re treated like some monarch who couldn't possibly push in their own leather chair. The tasting menu won't be cheap, but the polished service and inventive food warrant the $325 price tag. You'll sit at a communal kitchen table with 11 other people and watch the chefs plate elaborate little waffles with ribeye. They might even hand-feed you a sesame tart wafting with liquid nitrogen.
Where To Eat When You’re Visiting DC

Jan 24, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton |Allison Robicelli

There are a few reasons to hit this all-day American restaurant and cafe in Navy Yard, like their homemade cold brew and buttery croissants. But it’s the scallion-pancake egg sandwich that will turn anyone (including tourists here for more than a day) into a regular. It comes with your choice of bacon, kimchi, or sausage, and is served with a spicy, tangy garlic-chili oil. It's a great spot to work while you eat if you’re in town on business, but is also a good choice for a family meal.
The 20 Best DC Brunch Restaurants

Jan 17, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Mekita Rivas |Omnia Saed |Tristiaña Hinton

Eating at Lapis is a DC brunch rite of passage. The Afghan restaurant in Adams Morgan is full of AU students who have spent a decade on their dissertation research, loudly talking about the merits of Bryon and Shakespeare. Don’t let that deter you, though, because the smoky rosewater cardamom pancakes are both beautiful and fantastic.
The Best Indian Restaurants In DC

Jan 14, 2025 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton

Choosing Rania for date night will make you look like you know your stuff. The lights are low, Indian jazz music plays, the food is special enough to talk about for months after the meal—and it won't feel overpriced. The $90 pre-fixe menu rotates seasonally, with dishes like a creamy pork loin vindaloo with pieces of crunchy belly, or spicy shrimp koliwada with sweet pepper chutney we scrape up until it’s gone.
The 11 Most Fun Dinner Spots in DC - Washington DC - The Infatuation

Oct 15, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton |Omnia Saed |Shannon Hees

These are the most fun dinner spots in DC.
The 11 Best Date Night Restaurants In DC 2024

Oct 8, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton |Omnia Saed

Trying to make a good impression on someone wading through a round of Hinge dates isn’t easy, but the food at Maiz 64 is memorable enough to help you stand out. Escape the Logan Circle hustle and bustle at this Mexican restaurant, where oakwood tables and warm lighting set the scene for an intimate rendezvous. We recommend splitting the steamed sweet corn tamal drenched in a rich, chunky charred tomatillo, goat cheese, and pecorino sauce, and the charred octopus, served with a subtly bitter mole.
The Best Adams Morgan Jumbo Slices

Jul 24, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton

Eating a jumbo slice before midnight is more likely to happen if you started drinking at noon. These infamous pizza slices are as long as your arm and as full of grease as a McDonald’s fryer—a sober stomach is no match for them. But if you’ve been in DC long enough, you've gone through all the stages of coming to terms with this late-night rite of passage and should have settled comfortably into acceptance, and, yes, possibly low-key love.
DC Pizza & Kabob

Jul 24, 2024 | theinfatuation.com | Tristiaña Hinton

DC Pizza & Kabob’s jumbo slice is unexpectedly complex. It somehow competes with the greasiness of Passato’s, but is notably dry, too. By the looks of it, new cheese gets sprinkled on top before it’s heated up, and the way it crusts over sucks up any moisture left. It does clock in as the cheapest option, though, so there’s that. The slices at Aladdin’s Kitchen in Adams Morgan have plenty of cheese, and are only slightly greasy.