Musaafer, the sophisticated eatery in the Galleria that spotlights high-concept Indian dishes, will host a dinner that is the first of its kind in Houston. A THC dining series, aptly titled “High Society,” will debut its first of four dinner experiences on January 18, 2024. The event is made possible through a partnership with Bayou City Hemp, the Houston-based company that offers the best and most reliable cannabis products to the market through a commitment to innovation, expertise and collaboration with their partners, and its recently acquired company, 8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery, & Cannabis.

The dinner will feature an 8-course meal accompanied with mocktails and cocktails, which will also be infused with THC. “High Society” is an elevated dining experience that has been curated specifically for those familiar with cannabis, as well as the canna-curious. Guests of the dinner are given the choice of a low-dose option and high-dose option, with seating beginning at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm respectively. Ticket holders will be greeted at Musaafer with a choice of THC seltzer Lil Bit, Wonder Water, HOWDY, or Beach Break as a welcome drink before being seated in the intimate dining space for the authentic Indian meal.

The 8-course menu for the evening features the following dishes (some of which are infused with THC) Musaafer’s Executive Chef Mayank Istwal paired with drinks by Beverage Director Afzal Kaba along with cannabis infused seltzers.

● Amuse Bouche: Bhaang Thandai Shots - Saffron, melon seeds, flaked almonds, fennel, green cardamom, coconut leather

● Course 2: Bhola Truffle Tabs - Spinach, moringa, hemp

● Course 3: Hemp Cookies - Choice of foie gras or mushroom, cream cheese, almond sable

● Course 4: Mushroom Ceviche - Cured trumpet, brown beach, oyster, coconut, curry leaf, ginger, crispy corn

● Course 5: Lentil Doughnuts - Urad lentil, red onion, serrano, toasted sesame, hemp seed, tomato

● Course 6: Hemp Nihari Birria Taco - Slow braised pulled goat, hemp ghee, nihari consomme

ourse 7: Badami Short Ribs - Toasted almonds, shallots, curry leaf, tomatoes; hemp butter garlic naan

● Course 8: Bhang Rabri - Hemp streusel, rabdi cremoso, confit apple, chocolate hemp leaf

“As a chef who has been cooking with hemp from my earliest culinary days in India, I was thrilled to curate the menu for ‘High Society’' where we’ll be bringing together exceptional Indian cuisine and the transformative world of THC,” said Musaafer Executive Chef Mayank Istwal. “Our friends at Bayou City Hemp/8th Wonder have been instrumental in collaborating with us to craft an unparalleled dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional gastronomy and celebrates the synergy of flavor and cannabis innovation."

Despite the status quo regarding the legality of cannabis products in Texas being more restricted than other states, Bayou City Hemp assures guests of the “High Society” dinner series will enjoy THC that is legally extracted from hemp and perfectly safe to indulge in. The full set of the company’s beverages and THC products are compliant with both the 2018 Federal Farm Bill and Texas HB 1325 allowing for legal sale and distribution across the state. The beverages are infused with THC derived from hemp, extracted and formulated using Bayou City Hemp Company’s innovative CO2 extraction and proprietary nano-emulsion technologies.

Since Bayou City Hemp acquired the 8th Wonder brand, the company has seen exponential growth across the state, with distributors signing on to carry 8th Wonder Cannabis products in all major metro regions. Due to their expertise in hemp-derived THC processes and high quality product, the brand has attracted impressive collaborators and Bayou City Hemp has set itself apart from its competitors as the gold standard within the Texas THC landscape.

“We couldn’t be more excited about welcoming guests to try out some of our products in tandem with Musaafer,” said Ben Meggs, CEO Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder. “It’s high time Texans are able to enjoy the benefits of THC-infused meals and beverages in a safe and elevated environment. This series will be the first of its kind in Houston and it's only fitting that we are the ones to do it.”

Tickets to each seating are $188 per person plus tax and gratuity. Seats can be booked via Musaafer’s Open Table Experiences: https://www.opentable.com/r/musaafer-houston. Ridesharing is encouraged. Compliments of luxury rideshare partner Alto, guests can enjoy $15 off 2 rides with code BCHXMUSAAFER for new or existing Alto members.