In 2023, High Times said, "there's a niche in the edibles industry that's continuing to grow: cannabis dining events. While there are still many limitations to cannabis infused dining, such as restrictive laws about public consumption or a lack of approved consumption lounges, many successful chef-led dining experiences are putting spotlight both on cannabis as an ingredient, as well as the consumer enjoying unique dishes infused with the herb."[1]
Many notable restaurants have offered specials on April 20, a date with significance in cannabis culture ("420"), including the pizza chain &pizza, Cheba Hut, Fatburger,[2] the bakery Insomnia Cookies, Jack in the Box,[3] Jimmy John's, Mellow Mushroom, Popeyes,[4] Smashburger,[5] and Smoothie King.[3]
In Maine, restaurants were reportedly losing workers to the cannabis industry in 2019.[6] Hi Flora! opened as Minnesota's first THC restaurant in 2023.[7] In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California.[8]
References
- ^ Potter, Nicole (2023-11-20). "The Perfect Pairings: Cannabis Dining Is a Night To Remember". High Times. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "4/20 food deals: Cure your munchies with discounts on subs, cookies, wings, burgers and more". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ a b Cobe, Patricia. "Cannabis is now legal in many states, but restaurants are still celebrating 4/20 with marijuana-themed mash-ups". Restaurant Business. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "Restaurant brands roll out 4/20 promotions". Nation's Restaurant News. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ "For 4/20, restaurants add munchie food specials to the cannabis celebration". The Mercury News. 2024-04-20. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ Schroeder, Nick (2019-09-30). "Maine restaurants are losing workers to the cannabis industry". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ Kennedy, Audrey (July 19, 2023). "We tried it: "Minnesota's first THC restaurant," Hi Flora!". Axios Twin Cities.
- ^ "Bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California goes up in smoke with Newsom veto". Los Angeles Times. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2024-04-21.