To celebrate the arrival of the cherry blossoms in Washington, we’re offering two special cherry-inspired menu items from March 20 through April 14. Sushi Chef Thomas Park will also be serving up his tasting plate at this year’s Pink Tie Party on March 20, the annual kick-off event to the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Get a head start on spring with these cherry-centric offerings:
Smoked Blossom Sushi Tasting Plate – 12
Created by Sushi Chef Thomas Park, this dish features smoked kampachi with bourbon cherry compote, asian pears, ponzu sauce, and spicy pistachio glass.
Yo Queiro Paleta Cereza – 8
Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo’s take on a Mexican-style paleta popsicle, made with sour cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, and tequila blanco.