Book a stay inside the James New York NoMad hotel and you can indulge in a rather fascinating “superfood” that will likely leave you feeling relaxed.

That specific ingredient is weed, and it seems that the plush hotel is not the only restaurant serving cannabis edibles.

Cannabis-inspired menus are sprouting out of the culinary scene across the U.S., where prominent pot chef Andrea Drummer has been employed to create a CBD-infused menu for the James New York NoMad hotel.

CBD is the next big thing in the mainstream market

So, why is LeCordon Bleu graduate Drummer on a mission to produce a CBD-infused menu for hungry patrons?

Well, this non-psychoactive chemical constituent of the cannabis and hemp plants does not trigger the same couch-locked “high” that it’s psychoactive cousin THC does. In fact, studies on CBD have exposed its ability to counteract the “stoned” feeling associated with some cannabis strains.

Additionally, the cannabinoid has been scientifically proven as an anti-inflammatory, making CBD a popular ingredient in a variety of skincare, beauty and wellness products, such as body lotions, chewy candies, eye balms, edibles, and drinkables.

Chefs in the U.S. are capitalizing on the marketability factor, as well as the therapeutic benefits of the plant that can be enjoyed when a consumer ingests the powerful CBD cannabinoid.

“There’s a misconception about cannabis and CBD users,” says Drummer. “We’re understanding more of the health benefits of CBD.”

NY restaurant serves cannabis edibles containing non-psychoactive compound

The James’ indulges its guests with various room service options, including a plethora of cannabis edibles from the menu. Guests can get a 20mg dose of CBD if they order the CBD-laced butter lettuce salad. Alternatively, there’s the olive tapenade, which contains 16.6.mg of CBD.

For lovers of things with a bit of a kick, the spicy meatballs will not disappoint. Containing 15mg of CBD, the meatballs can be washed down with a second helping of CBD in the form of a bottle of CBD Living Water.

Cannabis-infused potato tots and ice cream are also featured on the menu, which is pretty pricey. The cannabis edibles sold at the James New York NoMad Hotel will set you back between $14 and $32 per menu item.

Cannabis edibles are also on offer at other restaurants

Once you get the taste for what’s on offer inside the James, you might want to please your palate at one of the other popular culinary spots with CBD on the menu. Be sure to give the following eateries a try:

• Monarch and the Milkweed – Located in Burlington, Vermont, this cannabis edibles restaurant entices customers with its sugary CBD-laced menu items, like the  “HazelBonBon,” “Little Chocolate Smoke Toke” and the “Evergreen Buddy.”
• Fuel – Health-conscious individuals need not feel guilty after filling up on the cannabis edibles inside this Philadelphia-based restaurant. Make sure you try the Orange Dream, Berry Dream or Vegan Berry Dream smoothie, all of which contain a dollop of CBD. Next year, expect to see an expanded range of drinks and edibles from Fuel.
• Ankeny Tap and Table – If you find yourself in Portland and want to unwind with a beer or two, guzzle a pint of Two Flowers IPA at this local brewery. “The first commercially produced Cannabidiol (CBD) Hemp infused beer in Oregon” is available at the Ankeny Tap and Table. Each pint (16-oz) contains in excess of 5mg of the medicinal compound CBD.
• Blue Sparrow Coffee – Start your day with a delicious cannabis-infused coffee, such as the CBD Nitro Cold Brew. This beverage is available on tap inside this Denver-based joint for $6. If you’d prefer a large coffee, expect to pay an extra $1.50. Customers who wish to make CBD-infused coffee at home can purchase bags of Strava CBD coffee at Blue Sparrow Coffee, too.
• Bubby’s – Choose from two Bubby’s diners when you’re embarking on a culinary journey in New York City. This cannabis edibles restaurant, which has two locations in New York City, offers CBD-infused sweeteners for cocktails, coffee, tea, and lemonade. Owner Ron Silver has founded a line of CBD sweeteners and syrups called Azuca, which he hopes to market elsewhere.
  
  “It’s here to stay and more and more benefits will be revealed,” says Silver. “It’s a good substitute for opioids and also a good substitute for alcohol.”