The 2025 #GWCherryChallenge—sponsored by George Washington’s Mount Vernon— celebrates George Washington’s historic presence in his adopted hometown!
From January 27th through February 10th, Alexandria restaurants will be offering cherry-inspired dishes in honor of the myth of Washington chopping down the cherry tree. Scroll down or visit your favorite restaurants to find out what their entries are!
a.Lounge at
Hotel AKA Alexandria
AKB in Archer Hotel Alexandria
Augie’s Mussel House
Bastille Brasserie & Bar
Buzz Bakeshop
Capo Italian Deli
Chadwicks
Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
Chop Shop Taco
Dishes of India
Dolci Gelati Cafe
Elaine’s
Fish Market Restaurant
Frankie’s Kitchen & Cocktail Bar
Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas
Hank’s Oyster Bar
Here are many of the entries in the 2025 #GWCherry Challenge!
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Lime & Lux from a.lounge at Hotel AKA Alexandria
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George Washington Fashion from AKB at the Archer Hotel
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Cherry Chicken and Waffles with a Cherry Whipped Cream from Augie's Mussel House
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Cherry BBQ Confit Wings at Bastille Brasserie & Bar
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Pot de Crème au Chocolat Noir at Bastille Brasserie & Bar
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Moelleux au Chocolat Noir at Bastille Brasserie & Bar
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Coco Ojos at Bastille Brasserie & Bar
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Cherry-Almond Tea Cake from Buzz Bakeshop
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Chocolate-Cherry-Tart
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Cherry Canoli at Capo Italian Deli
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Georgie Boy at Chadwicks
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El Hacha Roja at Chop Shop Taco
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Cherry Tikka Masala at Dishes of India
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Amarena Cherry Gelato at Old Town Dolci Gelati
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The Majestic Cherry Tree at Elaine's Restaurant
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Black Cherry Vodka Sour at Fish Market
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The Wig at Frankie's Kitchen & Cocktail Bar
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Cherry Croissant Pudding from Gin Ramen & Asian Tapas
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Full #GWCherryChallenge Menu at Jula's On the Potomac
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Cherry Panzanella Salad from Jula's on the Potomac
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Cherry Blossom Shoyu Glazed Hallibut at Jula's on the Potomac
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Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake from Jula's on the Potomac
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Falafel Cherry Molasses Bowl with Cherry Molasses Sauce at La' Baik
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Cherry Orchard Cider at Lost Boy Cider
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Cherry Chili Fire Shrimp from Mason Social
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Cherry Pie from Rocklands BBQ Alexandria
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Drunken Black Cherry Vanilla Cobbler from Shooter McGee's
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Chocolate Cherry Bliss Late from The Greenery
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El Presidente from The Light Horse Restaurant
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Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Sauce at The MacMillan Spirit House
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Cherry Blossom Toastie from Union Sandwich Company
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Turkish Coffee Lady from Turkish Coffee Lady
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Semolina Cherry Cake from Turkish Coffee Lady
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Pink Cherry Churros at Urbano 116
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Cherry Cheesecake from Whiskey & Oyster
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Cherry Chipotle Grilled Oysters from Whiskey & Oysters
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Triple Cherry Manhattan from Whiskey & Oyster
