The 7 Cannabis Joints Giving Us The Munchies
Recently there has been various proliferations where food is concerned; ‘bleeding’ vegan burgers, crossushi and orange wine being just three of many. However now, it seems we’re moving in a new direction with CBD leading the way. But what exactly is it? Well, aside from being a $1 billion dollar business already, CBD (an abbreviation for cannabidiol) is a cannabis product that won’t get you high, but the “it” drug has gained quite the rep, most notably due to more recent legalisations of marijuana – holla Canada! CBD is found in cannabis, alongside other chemical compounds, and the oil is said to act as a natural treatment for epilepsy, depression and anxiety – without the buzzy side effects! In following with the trend, a handful of London restaurants are incorporating CBD oil-infused food and drink into their menus, and it’s sure lit-up our curiosity. Here’s where to high-ten your horizons and say yes we can-abbis to CBD oil…oh, and if you don’t like weed puns, you’re going to have a bud time.
Maison Bab
Fancy yourself a Gin and Chronic? No, we’ve not lost the plot, we know what a gin and tonic is… but Maison Bab have made one that uses an eclectic mix of CBD oil, Bombay Sapphire and lemon and it looks to die for. Yet another restaurant incorporating the coveted oil in their drinks, Maison Bab is a modern kebab house, serving gourmet kebabs and mezze that’ll work you up an appetite for a CBD twist on the classic drink.
Where: 4 Mercer Street, London WC2H 9FA
Website: www.maisonbab.com
Mortimer House Kitchen
Fitzrovia based Mortimer House Kitchen is getting involved with the hype with its new menu packed with CBD punches. The CBD latte has joined the menu with its benefits of stress reduction and aid with balance, alongside other CBD offerings. Swerving the craze? There’s also breakfast bowls on offer with chia seed pudding, mango, banana, cashew nuts dehydrated fruit (£8), coconut, goji berries, popped quinoa and flax seeds which we’re certainly eyeing up!
Where: 41 Mortimer Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 3JH
Website: www.mortimerhouse.com
40 Zero
If there’s one thing that’s more Camden than a squat, inhabited by long-haired hippies, then it’s a squat, inhabited by long-haired hippies that’s now become an up-market café-cum-bar-cum-nightclub.
40 Zero occupies a former dumping ground inhabited by squatters, but London property being what it is is was only a matter of time before developers swooped, turfed them out and created a swish new hangout. As they put it, “retaining the best bits of its previous squat life” (though presumably not the breadline existence, political views or attitude to personal hygiene), the venue looks like it’ll have a lot of character nevertheless. Outside has a muted, matt black exterior, concealing what’s within, an explosion of vibrant colours and activity.
The bar is, somehow, constructed from piles of 1990s tape cassettes, the sofas are acid pink and with a backdrop of live music and plenty of colour this is the perfect place to, well, everything is the aim. They’re going to be offering coffee during the day, attracting all those freelancers and anyone lucky enough not to work in an office. Then it converts to a post work pizza parlour, serving hand-stretched 10″ sourdough pizzas along with salads and sharing plates. Then come evening time it’s all about cocktails, with a list of CBD oil cocktails served along with signature Negronis and Grind Espresso Martinis.
If you want to check out this newly opened Camden hangout, they’ll be hosting a 90s bottomless brunch this Saturday 15th December, DJ and all.
Website: www.40zero.co.uk
