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Cherry blossom-themed dining specials come to MGM National Harbor

If you haven’t gotten your fill of the cherry blossoms in D.C., then you can (literally) fill up on a cherry blossom-themed dining experience at MGM National Harbor.

Multiple restaurants located on the resort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will be serving dishes that pay homage to the region’s symbol of spring.



There’s the braised short rib with sherried cherry sauce at Voltaggio Brothers Steak House; TAP Sports Bar’s “Cherried Fashioned,” which is a take on an old fashioned; and a hanami roll with pink soy wrapped yellowtail at Bento, to name just a few.

Other restaurants with cherry blossom-themed dining specials include Memphis Q & Honey’s and Diablo’s Cantina. All specials go until April 17.

And if you haven’t been able to make it out to the Tidal Basin, then MGM has you covered there as well.

The resort’s Grand Conservatory has been decked out in in seasonal staples, including:

  • A 22-foot-tall cherry blossom tree.
  • A mosaic birdbath fountain.
  • Diamond and box kites hanging overhead.
  • An animatronic butterfly and animatronic frog.
  • A 12-foot birch bridge.

Those interested in taking in the sights have until Sept. 10 to do so.

KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ signature bow tie and personal planner sell at auction

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — KFC founder Colonel Sanders ' signature black bow tie, original cash register and dozens of other personal items sold Tuesday night in a public auction, while his former home and another restaurant he owned were up for auction later in the week. With his distinctive wardrobe and goatee, Harland Sanders built global brand recognition for the chain originally known as Kentucky Fried Chicken. He has remained the widely recognized face of the worldwide chain after his death in 1980. “Colonel Sanders was the original celebrity chef,” said Bill Menish, whose firm, The Menish Group, is conducting the auction. “The feedback has been worldwide, so we needed to have an auction that would cater to that worldwide audience.” The largest sale of the night was $30,000 for Sanders' personal 1964 planner with a handwritten list of herbs and spices that was the subject of an early 2000s lawsuit filed by the KFC Corp. to keep the contents private. KFC later dropped the legal action, saying after reviewing the planner the ingredients didn’t match Sanders’ secret blend of 11 herbs and spices and was likely for a stuffing recipe.
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