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Celebrate Cherry Blossom season through a curated collection of seasonal cocktails at The Watergate Hotel.
If at one of D.C.'s bars or restaurants celebrating the season. Here's a look at some special options:
The Watergate Hotel
Celebrate Cherry Blossom season with an exclusive culinary collaboration at The Watergate Hotel featuring Michelin-starred Chef Nobu Yamazaki of Sushi Taro. This limited-time Cherry Blossom Culinary Series showcases two distinct dining experiences rooted in the elegance and artistry of Japanese spring cuisine.
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Enjoy a beautifully curated Cherry Blossom Bento Box for Two (available March 20–April 12).
Enjoy a beautifully curated Cherry Blossom Bento Box for Two (available March 20–April 12), or reserve a seat at the intimate Omakase Bar Takeover at Kingbird (March 23, March 30, April 6), featuring a 15-course tasting experience with only 10 seats per seating. A refined, seasonal experience not to be missed, perfectly timed for peak bloom.
Cherry Blossom cocktails at The Watergate
Celebrate Cherry Blossom season through a curated collection of seasonal cocktails at The Watergate Hotel, available across the property’s restaurant outlets. The "Washington in Bloom" cocktail series features four distinctive sips inspired by the elegance and flavors of spring.
Highlights include the Potomac Petal Spritz, a light and floral blend of Lillet Blanc, cherry blossom tea, elderflower, and Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, and the Sakura Sour, a bright, herbaceous mix of sake, Green Chartreuse, basil, and citrus.
For a refined twist, the 1912 Martini pays homage to the year Japan gifted Washington its first cherry trees, while the Okinawa Old Fashioned offers a smooth, contemplative finish with Japanese whisky and Okinawa brown sugar. A beautifully crafted way to sip the season in full bloom.
Cherry Blossoms with a French Twist
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La Grande Boucherie, in Washington, D.C.
Also offering special Cherry Blossoms menus is La Grande Boucherie in D.C.
Celebrate Cherry Blossom season at La Grande Boucherie, a contemporary French brasserie, with a seasonal menu available for brunch, lunch and dinner. Highlights include seared scallops with cherry blossom beurre blanc, asparagus and fleur de sel.
Pair your meal with cherry blossom–inspired cocktails like the Cherry Blossom Espresso Martini or Hanagasumi, or opt for a refreshing Sakura Lemonade. For dessert, indulge in a Cherry Blossom Cheesecake topped with crème fraîche and raspberry sauce.
Don’t miss the seasonal Cherry Blossom Green Hour, available daily from 4–7 p.m. and 10 p.m.– Midnight, featuring $3 oysters and specialty cocktails at the bar.
Here's more about the restaurant, from its website:
Located at 699 14th Street on the coveted corner of 14th and G Street NW, La Grande Boucherie is situated on the most high-profile street in Washington D.C., just one block away from the White House. The restaurant is built in elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style, evoking the sense of optimism from the turn of the 20th century. The brasserie’s menu features both classic and modern French dishes, with focus on the meat program, raw bar and extravagant large-format meats, ideal for sharing and celebrating.
Mahogany wood and glass partitions divide the gargantuan space to create intimate dining experiences. These pieces are adorned in gilded accents and uniquely curved arches inspired by the 20th-century Art Nouveau movement of Paris. The main dining room highlights a massive curved bar with a metal top imported from Paris, a signature piece of Boucherie.
Cherry Blossoms, Italian Style
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Olio e Piu in Washington, D.C.
Olio e Più welcomes spring with a limited-time Cherry Blossom menu featuring seasonal Italian flavors for brunch, lunch and dinner. Highlights include a Cherry Blossom & Lemon Risotto topped with whipped mascarpone and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Sip on seasonal favorites like the Cherry Blossom Espresso Martini, Hanagasumi or a nonalcoholic Sakura Lemonade. End on a sweet note with a Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta topped with fresh berries. A festive, flavor-forward way to celebrate the season in full bloom.
