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First St. Louis area 24/7 drive-thru marijuana dispensary to open

OVERLAND, Mo. — The St. Louis area will soon get its first 24/7 drive-thru cannabis dispensary. Swade Cannabis plans to open a new flagship…

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KC Sipps: The Westside Local

The Westside Local: If Tiffany’s coverage of a THC-infused meal intrigued you, here’s a chance to experience it for yourself. Swade Dispensary and The Westside Local are…

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Swade Cannabis rolls out statewide Passport Membership Program

In a cannabis industry dominated by digital menus and transactional shopping, Swade Cannabis Dispensary is leaning into something deliberately slower and more tactile. This week, the…

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SWADE Cannabis launches Passport Membership inviting consumers to explore cannabis

In an industry increasingly driven by menus, metrics, and screens, SWADE Cannabis, a premium dispensary network with 11 locations across Missouri,  is taking a different…

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Ones to Watch: Hospitality Pros with Promise

Skip ahead to page 25: https://issuu.com/saucemag/docs/sauce_magazine_february_2026?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

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Cannabis-friendly event space The Church on Delmar opens in the Loop

Ever since BeLeaf Medical’s SWADE Cannabis opened its Delmar dispensary in a former church in 2021, co-founders Kevin Riggs and Mitch Meyers have wanted to find…

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Marijuana industry leaders respond to federal marijuana rescheduling announcement

Leaders across the cannabis industry, trade associations, advocacy groups, and legal experts responded Thursday following President Donald J. Trump’s announcement directing the federal government…

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Local dispensary reacts after Trump green-lights marijuana reclassification

ST. LOUIS – Many people in the local cannabis industry are celebrating this week after President Trump directed the federal government to downgrade marijuana…

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‘Cannabis friendly’ event space opens in the Delmar Loop

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A new “cannabis friendly” event space is opening in the Delmar Loop. Called “The Church on Delmar,”…

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SWADE Cannabis opens “The Church On Delmar,” a first-of-its-kind cannabis friendly event space

SWADE Cannabis, a premium dispensary network with 11 locations across Missouri and exclusive Sinse brand of flower-based products, announces the launch of “The Church on Delmar,” a first-of-its-kind…

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Swade’s Annual Voodoo Christmas

Join us at Atomic Garage Sunday, December 14 Swade’s Annual Voodoo Christmas A Cannibas Friendly Winter Market for Adults 12-5 PM FREE!

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Conversation with Tone MGMT: No Surprises

Connor Randell and Bretton Ater from Tone MGMT talk with Michelle Bacon about No Surprises, a regional Midwest showcase happening Saturday, Dec. 6 at…

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Where to get Thanksgiving meals at St. Louis restaurants in 2025

Whether you love Thanksgiving at home (but hate cooking) or prefer to go out and let a restaurant handle everything, someone in St. Louis…

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Dish & Drink KC: Infused BBQ at Night Goat and Parisian crepes at Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse

Tucked inside a Parisian-styled brick building in the Westside neighborhood, Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse feels like a little slice of Paris right in…

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LIST: St. Louis holiday events

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – There are several events across the St. Louis area to celebrate the holidays. West County Center Santa Claus…

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Pitch’s Best of KC: Best Pre-Roll (Brand and Strain)

Description We’re proud to share that SINSE Blueberry Muffin just won Best Preroll in The Pitch KC’s Best of 2025! This fan-favorite is sweet,…

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KC’s budding cannabis dining scene: SWADE brings chef-driven infused dinners to Night Goat and The Westside Local

Kansas City’s dining scene has quietly been experimenting with cannabis-infused menus for the last couple of years, from intimate private chef tables to ticketed…

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Kansas City’s First Canna-Culinary Pop-Up Series Coming in November

Missouri-based dispensary SWADE Cannabis is bringing its acclaimed canna-culinary pop-up dinner series Best Buds: Toasted Harvest to Kansas City for the first time. Best…

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SWADE’s Best Buds: Toasted Harvest kicks off tomorrow with infused brunch at Urban Buds

SWADE Cannabis brings back its popular canna-culinary event series this weekend with Best Buds: Toasted Harvest, a celebration of food, community, and approachable cannabis experiences…

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One Recipe at a Time: New cooking series hopes to shift attitudes toward its main ingredient

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A new cooking series is set to break ground in Kansas City this fall with an ingredient chefs hope…

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BeLeaf and SWADE emphasize education while reinvigorating the medical cannabis market

As Missouri’s marijuana industry has seen a renewed push for an emphasis for focusing on medical marijuana, the team at BeLeaf, and their retail…

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SINSE Cannabis Introduces the Juicy Vapes Product Line

SINSE Cannabis launches an all-new flavored distillate vape line, catering to consumers who desire portable and palatable ways to consume cannabis. Juicy Vapes, a…

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SINSE Cannabis breaks into flavored distillate vape market with launch of ‘Juicy Vapes’

This launch marks Sinse’s most significant product expansion since infused pre-rolls SINSE Cannabis, the Missouri-based premium cannabis flower brand sold in 90% of dispensaries…

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Know the name: Swade Cannabis

St. Louis-based Swade Cannabis is taking over operations and management of four BesaMe Wellness dispensaries in Kansas City. Swade Cannabis is owned by BeLeaf…

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St. Louis-based cannabis company to add 5 Missouri stores

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis-based cannabis dispensary is planning to acquire five Kansas City-area dispensaries, which will nearly double its retail footprint in Missouri….

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Tower Grove Farmers’ Market debuts first dispensary sponsor

Swade Cannabis has made history as the first dispensary to sponsor the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, a move that signals a shift in how cannabis is…

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Mound City Film Series debuts at 4 Hands Brewing Co. this week

For the first time, one of the nation’s most prestigious documentary festivals is coming to St. Louis. The Mountainfilm Festival, known for its compelling…

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Voodoo 420 at 4 Hands Downtown

Voodoo 420 at 4 Hands Downtown We’re bringing you the official 420 party for St. Louis! Co-sponsored by 4 Hands Brewing and Sinse Cannabis,…

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Cooking with Cannabis: Simple Recipes to Try at Home

Why Cook with Cannabis? Cooking with cannabis offers a unique way to experience its benefits. Infused dishes allow for slow-release effects that can last…

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Understanding the Differences Between Indica and Sativa

The Basics of Indica and Sativa When shopping for cannabis, you’ll often hear the terms Indica and Sativa. These two main types of cannabis…

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Exploring the Benefits of Cannabis: A Beginner’s Guide

Why Cannabis is Gaining Popularity Cannabis has been around for centuries, but its popularity has surged in recent years. As more states legalize its…

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