The world famous cherry blossoms draw droves of tourists and locals to the Tidal Basin every spring, so it should come as no surprise that D.C.’s restaurant industry wants a piece of the action too.
Peak bloom is predicted for Tuesday, March 22 through Friday, March 25, but plenty of chefs and bartenders plan to capitalize on the short-lived pink buds well into April. D.C.’s Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on Sunday, March 20, and runs through Sunday, April 17.
Read on for packaged guides to cherry blossom-themed teas; cocktails; and floral-filled menu takeovers, parties, and pop-ups.