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  • I went to a THC-infused dinner party in New York City. And yeah, I got pretty high.

I went to a THC-infused dinner party in New York City. And yeah, I got pretty high.

Rachel AskinasiApr 24, 2021, 17:23 IST

Chef Jae Lee let guests infuse dessert themselves.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

  • Chef Jae Lee partnered with TK Razo to host a dinner party on April 20 to celebrate cannabis.
  • I went to the ticketed event to see what a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-infused meal is like.
  • Three out of seven courses on the menu were infused with THC, and cocktails were infused with CBD.
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THC dinner parties aren't new, but they're usually done in secret.

Lee's Highly Recommended Dinner Party was happening right out in the open. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I started my journey on the East River, ready for the adventure ahead.

I embraced the weather and my natural surroundings in my choice to take the ferry. Rachel Askinasi/Insider.com
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The setup at Nowon looked like business as usual, but it had an even lighter, more fun atmosphere.

Nowon offered two seating options for this event. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Even the playlist was on theme for this evening.

The CBD playlist was a nice touch. Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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The menu consisted of THC-infused foods and CBD-infused cocktails.

CBD is known to offset some negative effects of THC. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Our first THC dose came with the marinated cucumber course.

The olive oil added robust flavor without taking away from the overall taste of the dish. Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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Then we had a mix of infused and non-high-inducing food.

The chicken was drizzled with THC oil and the rice cakes were not. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The team served honey butter tots with a sprinkle of dried cannabis flowers.

Honey butter tater tots (left) and Nowon's legendary cheeseburger (right). Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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Most of the meal was served family-style, which added to the fun.

We dished out portions of the spam and kimchi fried rice. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The vibe of the restroom added to any high I was already feeling.

The bathroom was decked out for a party. Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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Razo, the co-founder of Drip Lab, made his rounds to "level up" anyone who wanted an extra THC boost.

THC-infused olive oil (left) and THC-infused honey (right). Rachel Askinasi/Insider

He also handed out free, pre-rolled joints.

Razo walked around the restaurant handing out free joints. Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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We ended the meal with a self-infused doughnut.

Oil exploded out the top of the doughnut hole. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Naturally, I was itching to dive into the leftovers as soon as we got home.

I dove right into the leftovers as soon as I got home. Rachel Askinasi/Insider
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