FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karyn Le Blanc On behalf of National Cherry Blossom Festival 202.497.4572 [email protected] METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON RESTAURANTS CELEBRATE SPRING More than 100 area restaurants showcase spring-inspired menus during the National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, DC [March 4, 2020] – More than 100 restaurants across the region are showcasing the capital’s vibrant dining scene with the Cherry Picks program, now in its 18th year, in accordance with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW). Starting March 20, local restaurants will feature spring menus with brighter and lighter flavor profiles, infusing a taste of spring throughout inventive dishes and cocktails inspired by the changing season. This year, diners have a variety of dishes and cocktails to choose from, depending on the week: Week of March 23 – Delicious Cocktail Week Week of April 30 – Exquisite Entrée Week Week of April 6 – Divine Dessert Week Culinary enthusiasts can find a taste of the Festival at participating restaurants listed below and online. Allegory at Eaton Hotel Chaia Tacos Eat Brgrz Alta Strada DC China Chilcano Ella's Wood Fired Kitchen Alta Strada Mosaic Choolaah Indian BBQ Emilie's Ambar Capitol Hill CIRCA - Chinatown Estadio America Eats Tavern CIRCA - Clarendon Farmers and Distillers ANA at District Winery CIRCA - Foggy Bottom Farmers Fishers Bakers Anchovy Social CIRCA - Navy Yard Felt Bar & Lounge - MGM B Too City Winery Fig & Olive Bangkok Joe's Columbia Room Finn & Porter Bantam King Casolare Founding Farmers - DC Belga Café Cuba Libre Founding Farmers - Reston Bellagio Patisserie - MGM Cure Bar & Bistro Station Bindaas Dacha Navy Yard GCDC Grilled Cheese Bar Birch & Barley Daikaya George Washington Beer & Blossom - MGM Darlington House Wine Brasserie Liberté DBGB Kitchen & Bar Gerogia Brown's BRESCA Dirty Habit Ginger - MGM Buena Vida Clarendon District Chophouse & Haikan Burger, Tap & Shake Brewery Hatoba Cafe 44 District Commons Indique Captiol Cider House District Doughnut Jackson 20 Carmine's Restaurant Doi Moi Jaleo - Bethesda Jaleo - Crystal City Old Ebbitt Grill Ted's Bulletin Jaleo - Washington, DC One Eight Distilling Thamee KAZ Sushi Bistro Osteria Costa - MGM The Brig Kellari Taverna Osteria Morini The Hamilton King Street Oyster Bar Ottoman Taverna The Riggsby KO Distilling Oyamel The Statler Lounge at La Vie Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Captital Hilton Lady Madison Gastrobar The Tavern at Henley Park Laos In Town PJ Clarke's Tico DC Left Door Prather's On The Alley Tiki on 18th L'Enfant Bar & Grill Punjab Grill Tonic Restaurant at Quigley's Lobby Bar - MGM Rocklands Barbeque and Pharmacy Maialino Mare Grilling Company - DC Top Spanish Cafe Matchbox - Chinatown Roof Terrace Tavern- The Tryst Coffeehouse, Bar & Matchbox - U Street Kennedy Center Lounge McCormick & Schmick's DC K Shaw's Tavern Urbana Street Shilling Canning Company Voltaggio Brother Steak Mirabelle Sonoma Restaurant & Wine House – MGM Morrison-Clark Historic Inn & Bar Washington Hilton Restaurant Spot of Tea Wildfire Nicoletta Italian Kitchen Taberna del Alabardero Yume Sushi Ocean Prime TAP Sports Bar Zaytinya Officina Teasim - Penn Quarter About RAMW The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the foodservice industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. The Association works to promote and sustain the growth and development of the industry while providing its members legislative and regulatory representation, marketing and small business support, programming and events. RAMW strives to serve its members with professionalism and integrity, and provide them the training, education and support they need to grow a successful business. About the National Cherry Blossom Festival The National Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring. The 2020 Festival, March 20 – April 12, includes four weeks of events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Leadership Circle Sponsors of the 2020 Festival are Events DC and ANA. Visit nationalcherryblossomfestival.org or call 877.44.BLOOM for more information, or check out Facebook (CherryBlossomFestival), Twitter (@CherryBlossFest), and Instagram (@CherryBlossFest). ### .