Restaurants Infuse ‘Cherry Picks’ into Menu 2014

Every year the D.C. restaurant scene gets a little more creative when spring rolls around. In conjunction with the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, a number of Cherry Picked restaurants feature special Japanese or cherry blossom inspired menu items to embrace the spirit of the festival. Find a full list of restaurants and reservation information at [nationalcherryblossomfestival.org](http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/visitor-information/cherrypicks/)

**Entrees and Appetizers**

[Fourth Estate](http://press.org/fourthestate) at the National Press Club will feature a Brie and Prosciutto crostini with cherry chutney appetizer, and a Goat cheese stuffed Chicken Breast with Cherry and Peach Salsa entrée. Both will be served during the brunch, lunch and dinner services. 529 14th Street NW, Ste. 1300

[Ici Urban Bistro](http://www.iciurbanbistro.com/) is offering a Prosciutto wrapped asparagus poached egg, cherry jam with balsamic vinegar as an appetizer. For an entrée, Atlantic salmon couscous pistachio and dried cherries, spiced pearl onion, lemon and cilantro relish. 806 15th Street, NW

[Jaleo](http://www.jaleo.com/dc) will be offering three different dishes including: “Panceta confitada con salsa de cereza,” pork belly confit with cherry sauce and “Queso Murcia al vino tinto con mermelada de cereza y pan tostado,” which is ‘the drunken goat’ Murcia cheese with cherry marmalade and toasted bread.

[Oyamel](http://www.oyamel.com/) – Their main specialty dish for the festival will be a Chile relleno filled with a duck picadillo and topped with a cherry sauce and pomegranate seeds. 401 7th Street, NW

[Cafe Deluxe](http://www.cafedeluxe.com/)- For a lighter cherry inspired dish, they will offer the Sherry Cherry Crispy Goat Cheese Salad, which blends mixed greens with sherry soaked cherries and corn nuts all topped with sherry vinaigrette and crispy pieces of goat cheese. 3228 Wisconsin Ave NW

**Specialty Cocktails**

[District Commons](http://www.districtcommonsdc.com/district.html) – Even though we all hope the blossoms will come on time, you can still try the “Late Bloomer” which has Leopold’s Maraschino Liqueur, Leopold’s Michigan Cherry Liqueur, and Gruet Sparkling Wine. 2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW

[Acadiana](http://www.acadianarestaurant.com/acadiana.html) – The “Black Cherry Punch” features Jim Beam Red Stagg Black Cherry infused Bourbon, Combier Cherry Liqueur, club soda and simple syrup. 901 New York Avenue, NW

**Desserts**

[Georgetown Cupcake](https://www.georgetowncupcake.com/) brings back their regular cherry blossom cupcakes including the Cherry Blossom, which is a classic Madagascar bourbon vanilla cupcake baked with fresh cherries and topped with a cherry infused cream cheese frosting and a fondant cherry blossom. They will also have cherry cheesecake. 3301 M Street NW

[Ovvio Osteria](http://ovvioosteria.com/) will offer multiple cherry desserts including chocolate cherry ganache filled cupcakes, sour cherry tarts, white chocolate cherry cookies, and cherry-misu. 2727 Merrilee Drive, Merrifield, Va.

[Olivia Macaron](http://www.oliviamacaron.com/) – March flavors include Lady Grey, mimosa, Cherry Blossom, and Irish Cream. 3222 M Street NW