Those trees were planted around the Potomac Park and National Mall area in Washington D.C. and found that, in 1912, Japan gifted 3,000 cherry blossom trees to the United States to celebrate the friendship between the two nations. I researched how the trees made the long journey from Japan to the U.S. Memorial offers some unique opportunities to photograph cherry blossoms. The neatly lined area around the Tidal Basin, with iconic monuments and memorials in the background makes for some especially dramatic shots. The Tidal Basin has to be my favorite spot to photograph cherry blossoms. this March, the cherry trees didn’t fail to amaze me and the hordes of people who flock the city in spring for this single reason. Even after the snow storm that enveloped D.C. In the past four years, the trees have blossomed to their peak anywhere from mid-March to mid-April, so it’s important to do your research before planning a trip to D.C. As the forecasted bloom date gets closer, I make sure to visit D.C. Guests can customize tacos, burritos, salads, and quesadillas at a gentle price.Every March,I start keeping an eye on the weather forecast and the National Park Service’s peak cherry blossom forecast. This local string of Mexican fast-casual eateries is a tasty option for a quick bite. It also attracts all ages with a generous happy hour menu that runs all day on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 3 to 7 Wednesday through Friday. Southern-leaning fare is the draw at this subterranean eatery next to Warner Theater, with dishes like a fried green tomato BLT, chicken pot pie fritters, and local beers.Ĭhef Geoff’s Downtown (1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)Ĭhef Geoff Tracy’s local chainlet serves a something-for-everyone American menu, and is a good spot for families. Though not “fancy”- there’re tasty burgers and fried chicken on the menu-the style is more casual-chic than shorts and t-shirts. Then it’s just one short leg on the orange and blue lines to Federal Triangle, where the dining options become more bountiful (these options are all within a very short walk of the station).Ĭentral Michel Richard (1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)Ĭhef Michel Richard’s French brasserie is consistently among the top restaurants in the District. The closest Metro station to the Tidal Basin is the Smithsonian stop. One of Central’s chef-y burgers and fries. Warm weather brings diners to the Sculpture Garden for a Mediterranean-style menu of pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, which can be washed down with beer and wine. The Pavilion Café at the Sculpture Garden (Seventh St. The main dining room is special occasion-expensive, with more wallet-friendly options the large first-floor bar/lounge that serves sushi rolls, noodles, and Asian snacks. The star of museum dining is this Wolfgang Puck-owned eatery. The Source at the Newseum (575 Pennsylvania Ave., NW) Five cafeteria-style stations are themed after Native American groups and their cooking traditions, and serve dishes like cedar-planked salmon, enchiladas mole, and house-ground buffalo burgers. This is one of the more unusual dining experiences on the Mall. Mitsitam Cafe at the Museum of the American Indian (Fourth St. and Constitution Ave., NW)Ī higher-end buffet spread changes seasonally, and is often designed by local chefs like Michel Richard or José Andrés in conjunction with exhibits ($20.75 per person). Garden Café at the National Gallery of Art (Sixth St.
Most of the museum eats are just over a mile’s walk from the Tidal Basin, but you can take in the National Mall scenery on the way. Photograph by Leonda Levchuk/National Museum of the American Indian. Mitsitam Cafe can be a pleasant spot for lunch on the National Mall.
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