Cherry Blossom Trees in Downtown L.A.
Yesterday evening I ushered in the change of seasons on a deliciously warm Los Angeles night among the Cherry Blossom trees in Downtown L.A.
Chaya Downtown kicked off it’s Cherry Blossom Festival this past Monday celebrating the 100th anniversary of Japan gifting Washington DC with 3,000 Cherry Trees. The outdoor patio of the restaurant is covered in cherry blossoms and there is a special menu by which featuring Cherry-Blossom inspired creations at cherry sized prices :)!
Food
My favorite thing on the menu was the Beef Carpaccio with Aged Cherry Balsamic Vinegar, an unintentional creation by the Chef de Cuisine Atsushi Kenjo. Off the usual happy hour menu I recommend the Grilled Octopus with wasabi pickles and baby potatoes; a delightful example of masterful flavor-pairings and simple ingredients.
Cocktails
I sampled the Sakuratini off the Cherry Blossom menu, but for those who want a something sweeter I recommend the Cherry Bellini. There’s also a fantastic wine list with affordable choices by the glass and an energetic staff ready to help!
The Cherry Blossom Festival happens every April , so go check out Chaya Downtown, and enjoy a sundown amidst the skyscrapers and cherry blossom trees in downtown L.A.
I LOVE cherry blossom trees!!! And a cherry bellini sounds amazing ; ) YUM!
This is so beutiful it brings tears to my eyes. It is possible to get this pattern in wallpaper for my cottage? Can I buy a murial of it. Thank you for bringing such beauty into this world. Without the color pink life would be so plain.
Hi carrol,
I got this photo off the internet. It’s a stock photo for cherry blossom trees. Hope this helps!