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Mid-afternoons in the DMV are still somewhat chilly, but don't let the temperature fool you: spring is definitely in the air - and on the trees. After all that waiting, we can finally enjoy the blossoming cherry trees that Washington has to offer.
There are opportunities a'plenty to eat, drink and be cherry with our favorite of-the-moment pink flower.
Eat
Peruse Japanese-inspired vendors and indulge in tasty delicacies at the Sakura Matsuri street festival. Head out to 12th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday, April 9th for a cultural celebration both adults and kids can enjoy. A $5 cover will be collected and given to those affected by the hurricane.
If shrimp dumplings with a cherry sauce sound about right to your taste buds, then you will fully enjoy this and other lovely connoctions that Executive Chef Suthin Yotmanee of Asia Nine is whipping up through the end of the festival.
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Looking for low-country eats with a high-quality blossom flavor? Well, darling, Georgia Brown's is on my mind. Think pork tenderloin with a cherry and balsamic glaze, a fiery Mexican chocolate and cherry cobbler, washed down with a big glass of vanilla cherry coke. On the menu 'til April 10th.
The folks over at Litestars are bringing out the cherry flavor without adding to your waistline. Super nutritious options include cherry oatmeal, millet and dried cherry salad, and a primavera cherry soup. If you're picnicing before the big parade, grab a cherry muffin or two for the road. Your mother - and mine - would be so proud.
Check out this link for even more, blossom-tastic dining options in the District.
Drink
The cherry [blossom] on top of a perfect Sunday? That would be Capitol City's Cherry Blossom Ale, a delicious cherry-infused brew now poured at a location near you. Try it with the sampler platter or the nachos for a uniquely seasonal liquid affair. Lorin and beverage-guru Alicia tasted, both approved.
Head over to the Tudor Place Historic House for an afternoon round of cherry tea or an evening of cherry mimosas. Touring the mansion and the flowering garden surrounding it, drink in hand, will be sure to have you singing, "Tudor lovin', had me a blast . . . "
What do cosmo, cola and screwdriver all have in common? Through the first weeks of April, Bar 7 is adding a cherry twist to each of these classic drinks on their menu. Splendid idea, if I do say so myself.
Everyone's favorite tapas restaurant is serving up a blossom special that's down right delightful. That's right, La Tasca has added a cherry sangria to their happy hour menu. Every day from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M., it's just $5 at the bar. Best sangria deal in town.
Still thirsty? Even more cherry blossom-y drink specials can be found here.
Be Cherry
Adams Morgan has a new, temp addition to its kitschy neighborhood scene: the AdMo PopUp Shop, featuring all things cherry made by local, budding [pardon the pun] artists, will be up and running in the storefront at 2421 18th Street NW for the next two weeks. Keep up-to-date with hours of operation and all upcoming events on their nifty Facebook page.
Want the inside scoop, the 4-1-1 on the blossoms and their history? Trek over to the Jefferson Memorial, for some up close and personal info, via daily cherry talk tours. With a trusty ranger at your side, you can't go wrong.
Live music, fireworks, and blossoms, oh my! The place to be this Saturday, April 2nd is at the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival for an incredible sky-lit view of the cherry blossoms. Fireworks start at 8:30.
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Capture the crisp, pink moments of spring flowers on Monday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 6th as the sun is rising for an incredible experience like none other. These early morning floral photo shoots start at at 6:15 A.M. Make sure to B.Y.O.D.C. [digital camera, that is].
The Post's Going Out Guide has even more info about tons of other cherry blossom-themed events to help celebrate this once-a-year blooming season.
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