“Build meaningful connections one animal cracker at a time”. It all started with an idea, a conversation and a few handfuls o ... f animal crackers in 1998. Today, we are known as The Tryst Trading Company. We are a restaurant group based in Washington, DC. with several neighborhood restaurants, cafes and a catering company. Our goals are to support local initiatives and create community gathering places for anyone and everyone. Stop by one of our locations or check out our website for more information! read more