Colorado restaurant creates weed-and-food pairing menu
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And to pair with my dish, waiter, your finest blunt.
While it’s old habit to request some wine-pairing tips from a gourmet restaurant sommelier, in states that have recently legalized recreational marijuana use there is whole new kind of pairing to complement your meal.
At Colorado’s Hapa Sushi chain, high-end dining has taken on a whole new meaning with the restaurant’s new pot-and-dinner pairing menu -- which is part of the chain's new ad campaign to celebrate Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana.
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The chain, which has locations in Boulder and Denver, features dining rooms that are “ergonomically designed to reduce paranoia” to help patrons relax and enjoy their pot-food pairing.
While the weed items on menu aren't actually being offered at the restaurant, the suggestions are real, according to the agency behind the menu.
Here is a sampling of their suggested combinations: