On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey sits down with Arica Avery, the force behind STL Pot Chef, to talk about cannabis-infused dining, community events, and breaking stigma in St. Louis.

Arica shares how college experiments with flavor and dosage grew into a full slate of curated experiences, from pop-up markets to chef competitions. She explains how private, 21+ events work in Missouri, why “low and slow” dosing matters, and how her team partners with chefs, venues, and sponsors to keep things safe, fun, and delicious.

In this episode:

• The origin of STL Pot Chef, shaped at the Cola Lounge, Missouri’s first cannabis consumption lounge
• Event formats at a glance: Munchie Market food court vs. Danksgiving chef competition
• How ticketing works, tasting tiers, and VIP early entry with chef meet-and-greets
• Why each tasting sample is 5 mg, and how guests vote to award a $1,000 prize
• Working with chefs like Chef Terri Jayne (Gateway Grub), Chef Bailey, and Chef Marca (Magic Infusions)
• Legal basics for private, 21+ events, ID checks, and electronic waivers
• Hemp-derived partners like Mighty Kind and giveaways from Weedmaps
• Edibles as an alcohol alternative, safe dosing strategies, and stories of recovery

Upcoming dates:

• Danksgiving competition, Nov 23
• Munchie Market: Holiday Edition, Dec 14 at Little Bivo

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