March, 2023
Every spring, Washington, D.C. comes to life when the cherry blossoms bloom! Join us at José Andrés Restaurants where we celebrate the arrival of the season with the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Cherry Picks, a four-week series of limited-time cocktails, dishes, and desserts.
At Jaleo, enjoy a glass of wine on the patio with the torta pascualete con pan de cristal, a round of rich, creamy cheese served with crispy bread and jam.
Kick off the weekend early at Oyamel with an El Regalo – a seasonal Mezcal cocktail – and make sure to try the Aguachile de Remolacha, a beet-cured Japanese ono in a beet aguachile with pickled beets, avocado and tomatillo.
At China Chilcano, explore several new Japanese dishes from Chef Daniel Lugo, including Gyudon a la Yoshinoya – shaved ribeye over rice with an onsen egg, shoga, and onion. Plus, signature cocktails and more!
In Bethesda, Spanish Diner is preparing roasted Brussels sprouts with cherries and yogurt dressing, plus a classic Basque cake with cherry marmalade and vanilla ice cream.
Begin your meal with a glass of Xinomavro sparkling rosé at Zaytinya, and end on a sweet note with a seasonal spin on a classic – cherry blossom Greek yogurt with sour cherry compote and vanilla yogurt cream.
