At long last, recreational sales have finally started in the state of New Jersey. Two years after citizens of the Garden State took to the polls and called for cannabis legalization, the first recreational cannabis dispensaries opened their doors to the public just a few weeks ago on April 21, 2022. Since then, it’s been clear that recreational cannabis sales … Read More
Who benefits when legal weed goes to the country club?
OJ Simpson’s old golf haunt, La Riveria, sits on the other side of LA from my downtown crib. That westside country club was the setting for the single golf tournament that I can recall watching with intention. The scene was all the way back in ’95, and The Juice was no longer loose — he was locked up about a … Read More
What’s new in weed: products and news from Wyld, Select, and more
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a few significant happenings in the industry. This week, we look at releases by Zig-Zag and more. Zig-Zag: new rose petal cones and wraps Cones shaped from rose petals? Look no … Read More
The Drop: 5 strains coming to dispensaries in May 2022
This month of The Drop, Dante Jordan’s column rounding up all the can’t-miss strains from the best brands and growers, looks at anticipated releases from Your Highness, Baby Dojah, Sol. Spirit Farms, and more. Another month, another round of new strains for you to burn. Here are five strains you should cop and smoke in May. Your Highness: Smiley Face … Read More
Heading to Hall of Flowers this May? Here’s what to expect
Hall of Flowers Palm Springs is coming up again. It’s a big trade show where hundreds of California brands come together with the state’s buyers to find perfect harmony in business. If you’re considering going, here’s what you should expect from the event itself, as well as the parties and networking opportunities throughout the evenings. What is Hall of Flowers? … Read More
Where did Runtz strains come from?
Since making a splash in Southern California in 2018, love for the Runtz strain has spread far and wide. Today you can find it everywhere from Seattle to Tel Aviv. It’s one of the most searched strains of all time, mentioned in well over 100 rap songs, and its popularity continues to grow. White, pink, purple, and even banana — … Read More
We tried it: Wunder’s Higher Vibes blackberry lemon weed drink
The cannabis beverage game is a tricky one. While weed drinks are marketed as alcohol alternatives, the reality is that THC alone is not a social lubricant. Drinking alcohol turns you out. You become social, silly, and careless to the point of regret. Cannabis, especially isolated THC, tends to turn you inward. You become introspective, vibey, and more hungry for … Read More
What’s new in weed: products and news from Curaleaf, Kiva, and more
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a few significant happenings in the industry. This week, we look at releases by Kiva Confections and more. Curaleaf: new locations in New Jersey Curaleaf has expanded in New Jersey and … Read More
What’s new in weed: products and news from Incredibles, Tilt, and more
With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a few significant happenings in the industry. This week, we look at releases by Veritas Fine Cannabis and more. Dr. Greenthumb: Sixth location opening Dr. Greenthumb has recently opened its doors … Read More
Ask a budtender: Does CBD really counteract the effects of THC?
Lorena Cupcake, voted “best budtender in Chicago,” has answered hundreds of questions from cannabis shoppers and patients during their time as a budtender. And now they’re turning that experience into a monthly advice column, Ask a budtender. Got a question for Cupcake? Submit it to askabudtender@weedmaps.com. Dear Cupcake, I know that CBD blocks THC from binding with CB1 receptors. I’ve … Read More