Tristiaña Hinton

1 week 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.

2 months ago | 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.

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.

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.

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.