Celebrate The Cherry Blossom Season With These Local Parties And Specials

Dining Specials at The Federalist and Postscript

Until April 14, the Federalist and Postscript restaurants at the Loews Madison hotel will have cherry additions to their menus. At the Federalist: - Cherry Bounce cocktails (house-made infusion of sugar, brandy and fresh cherries) -Yoshino cocktails (Cherry Bounce with Disaronno Amaretto, roasted almonds and cream) At Postscript: -Sakura cocktails (Jim Beam Red Stag, brandied cherry reduction and Szechuan buds) -Wild Blossom cocktails (44 North Rainier Cherry, peach nectar, Schichimi and lime) -For Lunch: Warm Wilted Salad of Smoked Duck, dried cherries, wild mushrooms, hand rolled pasta, roasted shallot vinaigrette and Firefly Farms Cabra La Mancha Goat Cheese ($18) -For Dinner: Duck  Carpaccio ($15), a Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin ($28) and a Classic Cherry Clafoutis ($9). Visiting guests can take advantage of the Madison's Cherry Blossom package. [Photo via]