The National Cherry Blossom Festival, in conjunction with the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is proud to showcase the Washington, DC area’s vibrant restaurant scene this spring. In addition to creating custom spring-themed menu items featured on Festival channels, participating restaurants are encouraged to extend the blossom spirit into their spaces by adding seasonal décor and joining the City in Bloom Competition “Best Restaurant in Bloom” for added visibility and recognition.
Using the Flave App as the Cherry Picks Guide, guests will immerse themselves in DC’s dining scene, discovering exciting new restaurants and tasting fresh creations from the city’s go-to favorites. By simply sharing photos of their meals, guests can check in, earn rewards, and explore Cherry Picks in a fun, fresh way. The full list will be published closer to the Festival.
Want to become a Cherry Picks restaurant? Apply now.
Benefits
Restaurant Commitments:
*IMPORTANT: All gift cards should be dated one (1) year or more from the date of issuance; no purchasing restrictions. Email gifts cards to lbillington@ncbfdc.org or mail to: National Cherry Blossom Festival, 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 (ATTN: Cherry Picks)
Applications are due by February 19, 2026.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is the regional trade association representing restaurants and the food service industry in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Established in 1920, RAMW is an advocate, resource and community for its members. Visit www.ramw.org for more information.
Visit any local restaurant and take a photo of your food to earn points towards exclusive deals. Earn additional points for providing non-publicized feedback to the restaurant. Filter and find happy hour specials. Discover Black, Woman, Veteran owned and LGBTQIA friendly restaurants. Visit www.flave.app for more information.
List of the 2026 Cherry Picks restaurants
