Pick-Up Place of the Week

The Place:  Tryst coffeehouse, bar and lounge (an improbable combo, I admit)
2459 18th Street NW; A few doors down from Madam's Organ

Who you go for: Grad students editing their thesis, men who work for [insert popular NGO], the occasional well-groomed hispter
What to order:  No matter what time of day you go, Tryst has something to cater to your tastes. From Belgian waffles and fritters, to quesidillas, salads and sandwiches, there's plenty to choose from.  They offer a full range of caffeinated beverages and a pretty interesting compliment of alcoholic drinks.  Try something from their "Parings" list to get an idea of their excellent menu and you won't be disappointed!
Why you should go: Tryst, as the name implies, has been known to be a place where people hook up (or at least exchange phone numbers). If the booze, dim lights, and hordes of attractive single people doesn’t make it easy enough for you, you can check out their website which has a sort of Missed Connections forum for patrons.  Communal tables make it easy to sit next to a lone cutie, and the Starbucks-like atmosphere makes it a great place to either study by yourself or scope out potentials with friends. 
A Success Story: Our good friend, Miss I, visits Tryst on a regular basis, and always seems to walk out with a story about getting hit on by at least one guy, if not more.  I attributed this mainly to the fact that Miss I is particularly good looking and a sparkling conversationalist.  But I visited myself, and low and behold- the place really was crawling with good looking artsy-types.  I came with a friend and we had to split up because the place was so packed.  After several hours, I'd had a lovely conversation with a boy from Boston, and my friend had given her phone number to a guy from the State Department.  
Check it out at: http://www.trystdc.com/

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Happy hunting ladies!