PANK!
KAZOKU LEGO MURAL,
by Jason Kress
Take a walk downtown to the Japan Information & Cultural Center to check out this unique mural made of 40,000 Lego pieces to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry blossom trees to the United States. The frame is imported cedar and birch from Japan with a traditional form of waterproofing where the wood was charred and then sealed.
BRINDLE BOXER’S CHERRY BLOSSOM KOMBUCHA
Tucked in the corner of The Square downtown, Tonya Montoya turns out handcrafted kombucha with subtle flavors and just the right amount of fizz. This seasonal special is a tasty blend of fermented Japanese green tea and floral blossoms with a touch of cherry.
ILILI DC
Karkadih zero proof mocktail is bottled in house and made with a hibiscus and rose hips cordial, rose water and lime juice. The perfect festive beverage to sip during cherry blossom season.
GAZPACHO BLOODY MARY
Turn your cherry blossom brunch boozy with this perfect mashup of a market-fresh gazpacho blended down into a perfect Bloody Mary. Add your favorite spirit at a ratio of 1 part spirit to 3 parts mix. Dip the edge of your glass in lemon juice and Penzey’s spice mix blend
FEMALE RAGE BROWN SUGAR PEACH HABANERO HOT SAUCE
Sometimes Female Rage is exactly what is called for. Spice up your Gazpacho Bloody Mary with Female Rage’s sweet and peppery flavor.
IMMIGRANT FOOD CHERRY BLOSSOM TRES LECHES
In collaboration with National Cherry Blossom Festival, Japanese-American Chef Ben Murray Cherry Blossom Tres Leches with freeze-dried strawberries and three types of milk.
JINYA SAKURA SPRING
Celebrate cherry blossom season with JINYA’s Sakura Spring cocktail, featuring Roku gin, yuzu, cherry syrup and hibiscus tea.
COMPASS COFFEE′S CHERRY
BLOSSOM BLEND
DC’s Own Compass operates 23 locations across the city. This seasonal blend of Nicaraguan, Kenyan and Honduran beans has a bright sweet flavor.
PINK BUNNY
Chef owner Santosh Tiptur turns out beautiful seasonal themed confections crafted in chocolate at The Conche in Leesburg. This adorable bunny will liven up your Easter and cherry blossom season tables
EDIBLE DC’S CHERRY BLOSSOM FLAG T-SHIRT
Celebrate the season and show up to the party showing your DC pride. This limited-edition high-quality tee is available only at edibleDC.com. A portion of the proceeds from every shirt will be donated to FRESHFARM