Destination-Worthy Cocktails in The Nation's Capital from Two Bartender Superstars

Ryan Chetiyawardana and Masa Urushido, the duo behind The Cherry Blossom Pop-Up Bar. Photo courtesy of Silver Lyan

Washington D.C. is hosting a springtime destination bar that’s worthy of international cocktail aficionados: Masashiro (Masa) Urushido, owner of Manhattan’s Japanese-inspired Katana Kitten, and London-based Ryan Chetiyawardana, who goes by Mr. Lyan, have teamed up to host the cherry blossom pop-up bar at Silver Lyan in Riggs Hotel (900 F St., NW) from Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2. 

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Do residents of the U.S. drink differently from those of London or Tokyo? In the audio, you’ll hear whether people’s drinking style varies according to where they’re from; how service is evolving post-pandemic, and why Mr. Lyan microwaves a Manhattan.

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