This post was written by Hatchet reporter Madelyne Ashworth.
Weed connoisseurs are out in full force today at protests on the National Mall, happy hours and music performances around D.C.
And if anyone – smokers and nonsmokers alike – gets the munchies, D.C. is prepared. Several restaurants and shops have geared up for the unofficial holiday and are offering special deals and new treats. Whether or not you decide to partake in any herbal activities, these dope deals are sure to get you the perfect food high.
Baked and Wired
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, Baked and Wired is throwing a quinceañera today from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to their Facebook page, the hour-long party will be complete with a live mariachi band and a piñata.
1052 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
Room 11
Local restaurant and coffee shop Room 11’s in-house bakery Paisley Fig is serving a single-day pop-up menu for any hungry blazers in Columbia Heights. Marijuana inspired decorations will top $4.20 cupcakes, as well as homemade Taco Chacos and cheesecake Taco Chacos ($11), Bizones, or buttermilk sausage biscuits ($6) and stuffed pretzels ($6).
3234 11th St. NW
Ben and Jerry’s
For the second year in a row, Ben and Jerry’s is offering its “Brrr-ito” ice cream waffle cone taco as a 4/20 exclusive. Ben and Jerry encourage customers to “bring your buds” for a special buy two, get one free discount at $7.25 a piece.
3135 M St. NW
Ragtime
Lagunitas Brewing Company is releasing their “dankest and hoppiest beer ever brewed” for today only. Ragtime bar and restaurant in Courthouse will serve The Waldo’s Special Ale IPA alongside Lagunitas year-round brews ($3 and up).
1345 N. Courthouse Road