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Cherry Blossom Menus: Where To Eat And Drink During The National Cherry Blossom Festival

Where To Find Cherry Blossom-Themed Menus
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Cherries aren't just for pies and Shirley Temple garnishes anymore.

As Washington waits for its most beautiful time of the year -- cherry blossom season -- nearly 100 area restaurants are getting into the spirit with Cherry Picks, a city-wide collaboration bringing cherry blossom-inspired food and drinks to tourists and locals alike. The promotion runs concurrently with the National Cherry Blossom Festival festival, March 20 to April 14.

You'll find cherries in every food and drink combination you can imagine, from a Cherry Blossom Bento Box at KAZ Sushi Bistro to foie gras with preserved cherries, cocoa brioche and whipped Moscato at Charlie Palmer Steak. There's also an extensive selection of creative cocktail combinations like Jaleo's Sakura DC (gin, cherry blossom syrup and triple sec), Washington's Cherry Temple Cocktail (vodka, tart cherry juice, maraschino liqueur and vanilla simple syrup) at The Hamilton and the Sparkling Geisha (sake, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur and sparkling wine) at Tonic Foggy Bottom.

Here are 10 places to try cherry blossom-inspired menus during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Cherry Blossom Menus
Sea Catch Restaurant(01 of10)
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Cherry blossom-inspired oyster shooters and Kumamoto oysters with crushed cherry ponzu (credit:Erin Ruberry)
Ted's Bulletin(02 of10)
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Cherry-lemonade Pop-Tarts (credit:Ted's Bulletin)
Del Frisco's Grille (03 of10)
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Cherry mojito with muddled cherries and fresh mint (credit:Del Frisco's Grille)
The Hamilton(04 of10)
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Sour Cherry Pavlova (pistachio meringue topped with amaretto sour cherries and almond cream) (credit:Erin Ruberry)
Georgia Brown's(05 of10)
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Extensive cherry menu including cherry empanadas, lamb chops with cherry wheat beer brine, cherry chocolate pecan pie and red snapper with cherry grits. (credit:Georgia Brown's via Facebook)
Ben's Next Door(06 of10)
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Chicken and waffles with cherry compote (credit:Ben's Next Door)
M Street Bar and Grill(07 of10)
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14 cherry-themed cocktails like Chocolate Covered Cherries (Godiva and black cherry vodka), M Street Cherry (sparkling with w/ a shot of cranberry juice and grenadine) and Life Is Like A Bowl Of Cherries (black cherry vodka, amaretto, sweet vermouth, grenadine and soda). (credit:M Street Bar and Grill via Facebook)
Policy Restaurant and Lounge(08 of10)
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Roasted Duck Bao Buns (candied jalapenos, steamed bao buns, pickled onions w/ cherry hoisin sauce) (credit:Policy via Facebook)
YO! Sushi(09 of10)
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Sea Bass Crudo, Spicy Tuna Roll, Cherry Crème Brûlée (credit:YO! Sushi via Facebook)
Cafe Deluxe(10 of10)
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Sherry cherry crispy goat cheese salad (sherry-soaked cherries, corn nuts and greens topped with sherry vinaigrette and crispy goat cheese) (credit:Cafe Deluxe)

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