# Curated Cannabis Dining Events Herbal Notes Hosts a Culinary Cannabis Speakeasy Event Series By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-cannabis-speakeasy References: [herbalnotes.co](https://www.herbalnotes.co) [Herbal Notes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-oasis-social-tonics) hosts a series of Culinary Cannabis Speakeasy events that are centered around "helping people understand mental, physical and spiritual wellness through food and music." The company is based in Chicago and aims to connect like-minded foodies while spotlighting an artisan and curated menu inside a sensory space. Ranging from $100 for a seven-course dinner to $150 for a dinner with beverage pairings, each event spotlights meals created by founder Chef Manny Mendoza and is hosted inside an [exclusive, secret location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-dining-event). In addition to spotlighting the versatility of cannabis as a [culinary ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ouid-chef), each dinner is also 420-friendly and invites guests to bring their own cannabis on-site. As cannabis becomes legal across more American states, the stigma that was associated with the herb in the past is steadily fading. Events like this one by Herbal Notes elevate traditional dining rituals and spotlight the healing and wellness benefits of cannabis. Image Credit: Herbal Notes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Culinary Cannabis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate cannabis into the culinary world, such as creating infused dishes and cannabis beverage pairings. - **Wellness Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the concepts of dining and wellness to create curated dining experiences that promote mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. - **Social Cannabis Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize social events centered around cannabis, creating a safe and inclusive space for like-minded individuals to gather, learn, and connect. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cannabis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new cannabis products and experiences that cater to the growing demand for cannabis-infused culinary and wellness experiences. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with talented chefs and event organizers to create unique dining experiences that combine food, music, and sensory elements for a memorable and holistic hospitality experience. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized event planning services for cannabis-related events, focusing on creating immersive and educational experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toronto Cannabis Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cannabinista.md) - [Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-retreat.md) - [Self Care Cannabis Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisterhood-selfcare-weekend.md) - [Destigmatizing Cannabis Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destigmatizing-cannabis-events.md) - [Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilgm-x-leafly.md) - [Secret Cannabis Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinker-speak-easy.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Cooking Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisinfused-cooking.md) - [One-Night-Only Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saratoga-supper-club-2025.md) - [Secret Dinner Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carte-by-le-creuset.md)