Chef Cooks With Cannabis And The Prices Are ‘High’

A 24-year-old ‘Herbal Chef’ from L.A. infuses the drug into every serving at his ten-course fine dining experience. His customers include everyone from accountants to congressmen who enjoy five-star munchies for up to $500 a head. He says that diners are changing their brain chemistry with each bite, creating a ‘cerebral experience’ thanks to the highest quality ingredients, and a helping of weed.

#1 Herb Is Ready To Open In California

Herb, the restaurant, is marked to become the very first cannabis restaurant in early 2017 due to the legalization in California. But the developer and marketing behind the new concept is afraid it will soon be copied all over the world very soon.

#2 Meet Top Chef Christopher Sayegh

Top chef Chris Sayegh was in the second year of his medical degree when he decided to combine his love for fine food with his other passion. He is well known for his gourmet cooking but has recently become famous for one ingredient he has started using. Cannabis.

#3 He Started Studying Cannabis Effects

He became curious about cooking with cannabis after he started to study the science behind the herb and how it affected the body. He studied the herb and its effects for several years while in medical school and then while studying to become a cook.

#4 His Cannabis Infused Meals Cost Over $500

Christopher decadently infuses cannabis into every serving of his ten-course meals, which will set you back $500 per meal. He receives the cannabis in the form of an oil that is medicated to 10mg per teaspoon.

#5 Diners Enjoy The Food And The Experience

Diners visit his restaurant in hopes of getting a little high while enjoying a specialty gourmet meal prepared just for them. The menu changes daily and even the drinks served are highlighted with a dash of liquid cannabis.

#6 His Parents Were Upset At His Career Choice

His new career and business is a far cry from where he was just five years ago when he was training to be a doctor. He was halfway through his studies and decided to drop out at the dismay of his family. He wanted to study marijuana. T leave medical school and then become a chef was one thing, but when he began experimenting with cooking cannabis infused meals, his family was horrified.

#7 He Tests And Experiments With Every Menu Item

Through his studies, Christopher discovered some of the medicinal benefits of cannabis and decided to combine his two passions. He spent months perfecting one dish, that got rave reviews. He later expanded and now uses the cannabis oil in everything he cooks. Most of his menu has been tested multiple times before being served to visitors hoping for a delicious but mellowing meal.

#8 Everything Is Cooked With Lab Tested Cannabis

Everything he uses comes from a lab. It is all lab tested before it arrives at his kitchen already activated so he can add it to his gourmet foods. He gets most of it in the form of oils and some is just liquid marijuana.

#9 His Meals Are Described As A Symphony

He describes his meals as cerebral experiences. He says it's much different than just getting stoned on your couch. He says he is playing a symphony with everybody's psyche. From the first bite, they get a small lift, and each course after is a gentle push so that the diner experiences a steady plateau of euphoria.

#10 No Over Eating Is Allowed But Guests Leave Satisfied

The entire night is an experience that pushes you to a state of bliss while also enjoying some of the best dishes ever prepared. Each course is small, as Christopher knows that one of the worst experiences of cannabis use is overeating. He keeps this in mind when preparing each serving, from the appatizer all the way to the dessert.

#11 He Is Part Of A Groundbreaking Industry

Christopher says that he is setting the standard for anyone who comes after him and his restaurant, Herb. He believes that cannabis has the potential to change the world for the better and he is excited to be a part of the groundbreaking. He also operates two Gold Star restaurants in Los Angeles and hopes to turn them into cannabis eateries once he gets Herb running successfully.

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