Courtesy Mission Taco Joint
GMO Tacos from Mission Taco Joint
Today's date, 4/20, has become a sort of food holiday, not only for those with a case of the munchies but also for those who look forward to trying the latest disturbingly delicious–sounding creations from local restaurants and chains. This year, several St. Louis restaurants are getting in the spirit of the cannabis-inspired holiday with promotions and pop-ups. From free tacos at Mission Taco Joint to a 4/20-themed beer dinner with 2nd Shift Brewing, here’s a lineup of local food specials and events.
Free Tacos at Mission Taco Joint
From 11 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, select Mission Taco Joint locations are handing out a limited number of "GMO Tacos” in partnership with Proper Cannabis. Mission has renamed its popular portobello mushroom taco for the day to bring attention to the popular GMO (garlic, mushroom, onion) strain of cannabis. Guests will be limited to one taco per person with an additional purchase, and the offer is for dine-in only.
Swade Cannabis and Hot 104.1 are teaming up for a pop-up event from noon–3 p.m. Wednesday at Arch Apparel’s Ballpark Village location (771 Clark). Attendees can expect music, food, drinks, games, giveaway items (including tickets to see Snoop Dogg) and the launch of Swade and Arch Apparel’s new “Flower” apparel collection. Food and beverage options will include the “The Snoop Hoggy Dogg” and the “Glazed and Confused” Donut Burger from Hi-Pointe Drive-In, along with 420 cookies and cocktails from Hot Box Cookies and Sports and Social.
Hot Box Cookies Presents HotBox-Chella
Hot Box Cookies is celebrating the holiday with “HotBox-Chella,” a four-day-long Coachella Music Festival–themed special centered around the holiday. From April 20–23, Hot Box will offer the “Wake & Bake,” a rich chocolate cookie with brownies and caramel, covered in fruity pebbles. It will also offer medical marijuana card pre-approvals with Swade, 420 T-shirts, and several items for $4.20, including boxes of six Chocolate Chip Take & Bakes and Ice Cream Sandwiches. The cookie chain's also giving away 420 cookies at 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In Munchie Menu
Courtesy Hi-Pointe Drive-In
Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
All Hi-Pointe Drive-In locations are rolling out a one day–only Munchie Menu on April 20. Available from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday, the $4.20 Munchie Menu will feature several “stoner-friendly and special food and beer offerings.” Among the offerings are the Outback Trap House (a loaded Bloomin’ onion with cheesesteak fondue), Spam fries with ketchup, Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls (Hi-Pointe ground beef blend, onions, pickle relish, bacon, and cheese served with a spicy mustard sauce for dipping), Hi.ce cream Chipwich (a collaboration with Hot Box Cookies featuring their famous Chocolate Chip Cookie sandwich with ice cream and rolled in potato chips), $4.20 Contact Hi Draft Beers (a collaboration with 4 Hands), and $4.20 Hi.PA on draft (a collaboration with Urban Chestnut).
On Wednesday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Steve’s is throwing a 4/20 party, offering CBD seltzers and Delta 8 beverages from Be Mighty Kind and Loyal Hemp, as well as a special Bob Marley tribute set by owner Steve Ewing and Adam Hansbrough at 7:30 p.m. Stoner Bowls will also be back on the menu.
Higher Tymes Lemonade Presents the 4/20 Experience
Higher Tymes Lemonade is presenting a three-course, infused (non-infused optional) dinner at Bentils Event Space, Galleries & Commercial Kitchen (5561 Enright) on Saturday from 7–11 p.m. The night will feature a poetry reading from Cassandra Echols, live music from vocalist Kwame Kindread and violinist Bell C Darris, and comedian Tonerio Brown. Tickets are $60 and up.
MÜÜRLONE'S presents A Taste of 4/20 Happy Hour
A private club and hookah lounge, MÜÜRLONE'S (3151 Cherokee) is hosting a 4/20 event featuring an “infused happy hour menu, product vendors, medical card registration and $5 drink specials.” Doors open at 4:20 p.m. Space is limited, and guests must be at least 30 years of age to enter. RSVP is required.
Organic Remedies' 4/20 Celebration
Missouri dispensary Organic Remedies is throwing a party in Afton on Wednesday from 4:20–7:10 p.m. Attendees can expect a lineup of vendors, including Teal, Heya and Timeless, food trucks Doughboy's Wood Fired Pizza, and Coffee Culture, as well as patient specials and giveaways.
4/20 Beer Pairing Dinner at Café Piazza
Café Piazza and 2nd Shift Brewing are teaming up to offer a five-course meal with beer pairings for $60. A reception starts at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person at Café Piazza or by phone.
