There’s nothing that ushers dreary winter days out the door better than the awakening of cherry blossom trees. DC’s famous cherry blossoms tend to be in full bloom in March and April (predicted peak bloom is between March 22-25). For those who really want to bask in the pink glow of spring, there are a number of delicious cherry blossom food and drink offerings in Northern Virginia that will rival the sight of the trees themselves. Check out these cherry blossom-themed drinks and delights.
Astro Doughnuts
Astro Doughnuts serves up all-American favorites like fried chicken and doughnuts. It’s no surprise that it is dishing out cherry blossom doughnuts at its Falls Church and Northwest DC locations. The doughnut shop will offer a mini-cherry blossom box filled with 12 mini donuts, or you can order one regular size. The donuts are filled with a tart-red cherry jam and topped with a cream cheese glaze and chocolate and pink buttercream blossom decorations. 7511 Leesburg Pk., Falls Church; 1308 G St. NW, Washington, DC
Turkish Coffee Lady
Turkish Coffee Lady is a women-led specialty coffee business in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This spring, the coffee shop will offer a dreamy pink cherry blossom drink: a creamy beverage derived from the powdered tubers of orchids. A special season package allows guests to purchase the cherry blossom drink alongside a pistachio or walnut baklava and fruit-flavored Turkish delights. 1001 King St., Alexandria
King & Rye
Located near the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, King & Rye specializes in seasonal Southern cuisine. Through April 30, the restaurant will offer cherry blossom-inspired specials, such as The Gin Blossom, a daiquiri make with cherry jam and fresh grapefruit juice. Its Fried Chicken Karage is a Japanese-Southern fusion appetizer topped with cherry-infused honey. It also will feature Roku gin as its spirit of the season, a single malt gin that has been award-winning in Japan since 1923. 480 King St., Alexandria
Dolci Gelati
An annual delight returns. This spring, Dolci Gelato will revive its popular cherry blossom gelato. The fan favorite promises a light floral flavor that won’t disappoint. 107 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria
Compass Coffee
For cherry blossom season, Compass Coffee is going all in on floral festivities. The coffee chain has a cherry blossom blend, a medium roast coffee with an assortment of bright, floral notes. It is made with beans sourced from Ethiopia and Guatemala. Multiple locations in Arlington, Fairfax, and Washington, DC
Feature image by Scott Suchman
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