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Special Cherry-Blossom Inspired Treats

Brooklyn Botanic Garden's iconic Cherry Tree Collection is a cultural touchstone for people throughout the world; their incredible blossoms are both a source of inspiration and cause for celebration. This year, local businesses are channeling some of that inspiration in a series of cherry blossom-themed wares and treats to highlight Hanami.

Brooklyn Flea Sakura Set


Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, April 25

Foxy and Winston
Letterpress stationery
Kumquat Cupcakery
Miniature cupcakes
Kimono Lily
Vintage kimono

Brooklyn Flea features 150+ vendors of vintage furniture, clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as new jewelry, art and crafts by local artisans, plus delicious food. For the Sakura Set, five handpicked Flea vendors will offer a special selection of wares commissioned by BBG. Each vendor will create something totally original, sure to enchant Flea-goers.

Matsuri Restaurant Cherry Blossom Menu


Through May 10

Located in the chic Maritime Hotel, Matsuri celebrates fresh Japanese food with a changing seasonal menu. Marking its third year honoring BBG's Hanami celebration, Matsuri's executive chef Tadashi Ono has created a new Cherry Blossom Menu. Diners at Matsuri will receive complimentary Brooklyn Botanic Garden admission passes when they purchase items from the special menu.


  • SAKURA COCKTAIL 桜
    Cherry Blossom, Shochu, Plum Wine
  • APPETIZER 桜鯛棒鮨
    Pink Snapper Steamed with Cherry Blossom and Sake
  • MAIN COURSE
    Madai Cylinder Sushi with Cherry Blossom and Shiso
  • DESSERT 桜パンナコッタ
    Panna Cotta with Cherry and Kirsch

L'Occitane en Provence


Through May 10

The french beauty and skin care company takes its inspiration from nature and was keen to use the unmatched beauty of the Garden's spectacular cherry collection to showcase its permanent line of cherry blossom beauty offerings. Visitors to L'Occitane's 17 metropolitan area boutiques will discover a dazzling in-store display that celebrates the Garden's cherry tree collection and the company's cherry blossom products. Several boutiques will host a drawing for shoppers to win tickets to Sakura Matsuri on May 2 and 3.

Lucky Wang Kimono Tops


Through May 11

This year, BBG is helping outfit our youngest visitors in true sakura style! Through May 11, downtown kids' clothing company Lucky Wang is offering customers who purchase one of their cherry blossom-print kimono tops an admission pass to the Garden. Lucky Wang boutiques are located in Manhattan at 82 7th Avenue (between 15th Street and 16th Street) and 799 Broadway (at 11th Street).