Celebrating 420: A Sake-Infused Cannabis Dinner

At the latest Boston Wine Expo, it was a smaller event than previous years. There used to be one main room for the wine tasting, and a smaller room for spirits, but this year, the spirits were included into the main wine room. During those previous years, the spirits room also included a table for a Boston Cannabis Dispensary, which I didn't see this year. They weren't able to provide cannabis samples, so instead they disseminated information and gave out swag. 

Should food and drink blogs also cover cannabis?   

I've been pondering that question as I take my own first step forward, after receiving an intriguing invitation. In a few weeks, on April 20, will be "420," the unofficial Cannabis holiday. It's a day to celebrate cannabis, to indulge in your preferred method of consumption, from a bong to edibles. It's also a day of activism, to promote the liberalization and legalization of cannabis. 

Will you be celebrating 420?

I was recently approached by an organization planning an underground cannabis dinner, and they wanted my assistance to include Sake pairings for their dinner, although they also wanted to infuse the Sake with cannabis. It was a fascinating concept, a unique challenge for a Sake lover. How would such an infusion taste? Would it ruin the subtle flavors of Sake, or would cannabis best be infused into Sake with more strong flavors? Would the umami element of Sake blend well with cannabis? So many questions, and I thought long about the possibilities. 

After some careful consideration, I've decided to assist them and it has been quite a challenging couple weeks working on this project. 

Although the final details have yet to be completed, the dinner will include Four Courses, from a soup to dessert. Each food dish will include the addition of edible cannabis oil, and the amount of that oil can be altered to the diner's specific preferences. And each course will also be paired with a different Sake or Sake cocktail, which also has been infused with cannabis. The cost will include tax and gratuity. 

For various reasons, this will obviously be a private dinner, with very limited availability, and your confidentiality will be necessary. If you're interested in attending, please email me and I will send you further details. Serious inquiries only please! Due to its limited availability, I strongly recommend you contact me as soon as possible as it's likely to sell out quickly. This should be a special event, expanding your palate and mind. I've certainly learned plenty during the last couple weeks, and hopefully it will lead to more opportunities in the near future.