{"id":1086,"date":"2012-05-26T08:21:35","date_gmt":"2012-05-26T08:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=16180"},"modified":"2012-05-26T08:21:35","modified_gmt":"2012-05-26T08:21:35","slug":"gourmet-medibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/gourmet-medibles\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Medibles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/gourmet-medibles\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"186\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-cooking.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"marijuana cooking\" title=\"marijuana cooking\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-16264\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/gourmet-medibles\/attachment\/marijuana-cooking\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16264\" title=\"marijuana cooking\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-cooking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Hungry, craving good food to enrich your day and help you stay medicated?\u00a0 Well, for patients living in Oregon there are a few choices available to them.\u00a0 The first cannabis serving eatery in the United States opened in Portland, Oregon over two years ago.\u00a0 The Cannabis Cafe was a smashing success when it debuted.\u00a0 Following most recently on its heels is the new Earth Dragon Edibles, in Ashland, Oregon.\u00a0 Now the state has coverage in both the North and South sides.\u00a0 Although the two restaurants are very different in look and feel, they both cater to the growing medical marijuana community.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"The Cannabis Cafe\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usaworldfamouscannabiscafe.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cannabis Cafe<\/a> is on its second iteration. Originally it opened at 4:20PM on November 13, 2009 in the Woodlawn section of North Portland.\u00a0 Madeline Martinez of Oregon <a title=\"NORML\" href=\"http:\/\/www.norml.org\" target=\"_blank\">NORML<\/a> fame opened the establishment in concert with the building&#8217;s lessor Eric Solomon.\u00a0 The cafe itself was similar to those found in Amsterdam, a coffeeshop with accommodations for medicating.\u00a0 They offered baked goods, coffee, drinks and snacks.\u00a0 They had a few pool tables, HDTV, and Wifi access for patients to enjoy as they dosed.\u00a0 It was a nice, relaxing setting in a laid-back area of town.\u00a0 However, due to differences between NORML and the lease-holder, the Cafe shut down after six months.\u00a0 Luckily, Ms Martinez sorted things out and the Cannabis Cafe was reopened, albeit in a new location. Now it resides at <a title=\"Map\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=322+S.E.+82nd+Ave&amp;sll=45.523452,-122.676207&amp;sspn=0.718718,2.113495&amp;gl=us&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=322+SE+82nd+Ave,+Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon+97216&amp;t=h&amp;z=16\" target=\"_blank\">322 SE 82nd Ave,<\/a> in the Montavilla section of Portland and business continues to do well, despite having an exclusive clientele.\u00a0 Visitors of the Cannabis Cafe must be card-carrying members of Oregon&#8217;s NORML chapter and must also have Oregon medical marijuana program (<a title=\"OMMP site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonmedicalmarijuanaprogram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OMMP<\/a>) cards. The cafe also has its own membership dues, $5 per visit in addition to the NORML dues. Also, no medical is sold on the premises. Patients may bring their own to the cafe. Cannabis Cafe keeps marijuana on hand for patients, and thanks local growers and dispensers for the donations.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Earth Dragon website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earthdragonedibles.com\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Dragon Edibles Restaurant and Lounge<\/a> is an establishment of a different flavor.\u00a0 It is a full-fledged restaurant that has marijuana-infused items available on the menu.\u00a0 Located at <a title=\"Earth Dragon map\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?hl=en&amp;sugexp=cqn,cconf%3D0.95,min_length%3D2,rate_low%3D0.015,rate_high%3D0.015&amp;gs_mss=1662+Siskiyou+Blvd&amp;pq=earth+dragon+edibles+restaurant+and+lounge&amp;cp=33&amp;gs_id=8m&amp;xhr=t&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;gl=us&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&amp;biw=1063&amp;bih=558&amp;q=1662+Siskiyou+Blvd+ashland+oregon&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=0x54cf0c9789e4fabd:0xcc56be61cd29704d,1662+Siskiyou+Blvd,+Ashland,+OR+97520&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=9NC9T6HQPI7XiQKSlt3NDQ&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=image&amp;resnum=1&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA\" target=\"_blank\">1662 Siskiyou Blvd<\/a> in Ashland, Earth Dragon is a Mongolian barbecue joint that decided to spice things up a little differently than their competitors.\u00a0 They offer both regular and medicated items on their menu, with three levels of intensity to their hashish-infused grapeseed oil.\u00a0 They also have a desert menu for after dinner medicating.\u00a0 Patients must show proof of OMMP membership, though NORML membership is not necessary.\u00a0 Furthermore, they skirt marijuana sales laws by requesting donations for their dishes.\u00a0 The restaurant also contains a hash bar where patients may medicate while they wait, choosing from hash or herbs, vaporizers, pipes or bongs.\u00a0 However, in accordance with Oregon state laws, there is no smoking in the restaurant section.\u00a0 And, the medication at the bar is also free, though &#8220;donations suggested.&#8221;\u00a0 Earth Dragon has been doing well despite a legal challenge.\u00a0 They operate without a city-required business license, because they are in violation of Federal statutes.\u00a0 Local police chief Terry Holderness said that Earth Dragon is not a priority they are pursuing, &#8220;Nobody&#8217;s life is at risk here\u2026We will prioritize this appropriately. But ultimately, if they are in violation of the law, they will be shut down.&#8221;\u00a0 Ashland authorities appear to be lenient for now, perhaps waiting for further marijuana law resolution from higher levels of government.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve had plenty of exciting news from Oregon.\u00a0 Hopefully marijuana patients can see more growth like this in other states. Colorado is jumping on the bandwagon too. Maybe California and Washington will follow soon.\u00a0 Perhaps this phenomenon will find its way to the East Coast.\u00a0 New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Washington DC patients should keep their eyes open for opportunities.\u00a0 For those in Oregon, with the proper credentials, Bon Appetit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"186\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-cooking.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"marijuana cooking\" title=\"marijuana cooking\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-16264\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/gourmet-medibles\/attachment\/marijuana-cooking\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16264\" title=\"marijuana cooking\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/marijuana-cooking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Hungry, craving good food to enrich your day and help you stay medicated?\u00a0 Well, for patients living in Oregon there are a few choices available to them.\u00a0 The first cannabis serving eatery in the United States opened in Portland, Oregon over two years ago.\u00a0 The Cannabis Cafe was a smashing success when it debuted.\u00a0 Following most recently on its heels is the new Earth Dragon Edibles, in Ashland, Oregon.\u00a0 Now the state has coverage in both the North and South sides.\u00a0 Although the two restaurants are very different in look and feel, they both cater to the growing medical marijuana community.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"The Cannabis Cafe\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usaworldfamouscannabiscafe.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cannabis Cafe<\/a> is on its second iteration. Originally it opened at 4:20PM on November 13, 2009 in the Woodlawn section of North Portland.\u00a0 Madeline Martinez of Oregon <a title=\"NORML\" href=\"http:\/\/www.norml.org\" target=\"_blank\">NORML<\/a> fame opened the establishment in concert with the building&#8217;s lessor Eric Solomon.\u00a0 The cafe itself was similar to those found in Amsterdam, a coffeeshop with accommodations for medicating.\u00a0 They offered baked goods, coffee, drinks and snacks.\u00a0 They had a few pool tables, HDTV, and Wifi access for patients to enjoy as they dosed.\u00a0 It was a nice, relaxing setting in a laid-back area of town.\u00a0 However, due to differences between NORML and the lease-holder, the Cafe shut down after six months.\u00a0 Luckily, Ms Martinez sorted things out and the Cannabis Cafe was reopened, albeit in a new location. Now it resides at <a title=\"Map\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=322+S.E.+82nd+Ave&amp;sll=45.523452,-122.676207&amp;sspn=0.718718,2.113495&amp;gl=us&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=322+SE+82nd+Ave,+Portland,+Multnomah,+Oregon+97216&amp;t=h&amp;z=16\" target=\"_blank\">322 SE 82nd Ave,<\/a> in the Montavilla section of Portland and business continues to do well, despite having an exclusive clientele.\u00a0 Visitors of the Cannabis Cafe must be card-carrying members of Oregon&#8217;s NORML chapter and must also have Oregon medical marijuana program (<a title=\"OMMP site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oregonmedicalmarijuanaprogram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OMMP<\/a>) cards. The cafe also has its own membership dues, $5 per visit in addition to the NORML dues. Also, no medical is sold on the premises. Patients may bring their own to the cafe. Cannabis Cafe keeps marijuana on hand for patients, and thanks local growers and dispensers for the donations.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Earth Dragon website\" href=\"http:\/\/www.earthdragonedibles.com\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Dragon Edibles Restaurant and Lounge<\/a> is an establishment of a different flavor.\u00a0 It is a full-fledged restaurant that has marijuana-infused items available on the menu.\u00a0 Located at <a title=\"Earth Dragon map\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?hl=en&amp;sugexp=cqn,cconf%3D0.95,min_length%3D2,rate_low%3D0.015,rate_high%3D0.015&amp;gs_mss=1662+Siskiyou+Blvd&amp;pq=earth+dragon+edibles+restaurant+and+lounge&amp;cp=33&amp;gs_id=8m&amp;xhr=t&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;gl=us&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&amp;biw=1063&amp;bih=558&amp;q=1662+Siskiyou+Blvd+ashland+oregon&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=0x54cf0c9789e4fabd:0xcc56be61cd29704d,1662+Siskiyou+Blvd,+Ashland,+OR+97520&amp;gl=us&amp;ei=9NC9T6HQPI7XiQKSlt3NDQ&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=geocode_result&amp;ct=image&amp;resnum=1&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CAkQ8gEwAA\" target=\"_blank\">1662 Siskiyou Blvd<\/a> in Ashland, Earth Dragon is a Mongolian barbecue joint that decided to spice things up a little differently than their competitors.\u00a0 They offer both regular and medicated items on their menu, with three levels of intensity to their hashish-infused grapeseed oil.\u00a0 They also have a desert menu for after dinner medicating.\u00a0 Patients must show proof of OMMP membership, though NORML membership is not necessary.\u00a0 Furthermore, they skirt marijuana sales laws by requesting donations for their dishes.\u00a0 The restaurant also contains a hash bar where patients may medicate while they wait, choosing from hash or herbs, vaporizers, pipes or bongs.\u00a0 However, in accordance with Oregon state laws, there is no smoking in the restaurant section.\u00a0 And, the medication at the bar is also free, though &#8220;donations suggested.&#8221;\u00a0 Earth Dragon has been doing well despite a legal challenge.\u00a0 They operate without a city-required business license, because they are in violation of Federal statutes.\u00a0 Local police chief Terry Holderness said that Earth Dragon is not a priority they are pursuing, &#8220;Nobody&#8217;s life is at risk here\u2026We will prioritize this appropriately. But ultimately, if they are in violation of the law, they will be shut down.&#8221;\u00a0 Ashland authorities appear to be lenient for now, perhaps waiting for further marijuana law resolution from higher levels of government.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve had plenty of exciting news from Oregon.\u00a0 Hopefully marijuana patients can see more growth like this in other states. Colorado is jumping on the bandwagon too. Maybe California and Washington will follow soon.\u00a0 Perhaps this phenomenon will find its way to the East Coast.\u00a0 New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Washington DC patients should keep their eyes open for opportunities.\u00a0 For those in Oregon, with the proper credentials, Bon Appetit!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1048,52,1049,1050,12,56,9,51,299,1051,170,1052,1053,1,3],"tags":[3618,2632,3619,3620,2621,2636,2631,2877,3621,2748,3622,3623],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1086"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1086"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1086\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}