Local Flavors

Tokyo’s hotels get cooking for sakura season

Hungry for Hanami
Hotel New Otani The storied Trader Vic’s lounge at the Hotel New Otani unveils a trio of sakura-inspired cocktails and pairs them with… a full rack of spareribs. The Spring Fragrance (¥1,700) is a sweet-and-sour concoction made with cherry brandy and peach flavoring, while the Sakura Mai Tai (¥1,700) is a cherry-scented take on Trader Vic’s...

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