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Dallas digital food hall adds THC mocktail that promises 'supreme buzz'

Cali Sober THC drink

Cali Sober

Here's a product that is so 2024: Called Cali Sober, it's a THC-infused mocktail which promises a "supreme buzz" and it will be available in Dallas out of oomi Kitchen, the digital food hall at 3510 Ross Ave., starting February 28.

Founded by cannabis entrepreneur Flip Croft Caderao, Cali Sober is a totally legal, real THC mocktail, sold in 12-ounce cans, that provides a supreme buzz without the hangover. According to a release, every can delivers a consistent, predictable experience with a 10-15 minute onset.

The drink is formulated to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and elevate mood without impairing judgment or causing unwanted side effects. The result is a euphoric buzz that promotes positivity and good vibes.

THC drinks are now legal in some U.S. states, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill that removed hemp from the controlled substance list, as long as the THC is less than 0.3 percent by weight. Cali Sober mocktails are 0 percent ABV and less than 0.3 percent THC, and can therefore be purchased and shipped to select states, including Texas, legally.

Cali Sober comes in three flavors: Paloma Spritz, Ranch Water, and Berry Ginger Fizz, and is around $6 to $7 per can, depending on vendor.

Oomi Kitchen is the digital food where customers can order from multiple concepts at once including Clucky’s Damn Good Chicken (fried chicken and wings), Love Bowls (healthy-leaning bowls), Savage Rabbit (salads), Hot Lips (Asian-inspired dishes), and Bowlrito (bowls and burritos). Partner brands currently offered are local brands Urban Taco and Tribal Juices. Offerings from Fuel America and Açai Revolution will be debuting soon. Oomi will also launch Biscuit Royale (breakfast biscuits) and Just Yolking (breakfast tacos) in 2024.

Oomi co-founder Markus Pineyro met Caderao when the two were both attending SMU and they've looked for ways to work together since graduation.

“We’re stoked to be bringing Cali Sober to my hometown, Dallas, and even more excited to be doing it with a Dallas homie like Markus," Caderao says in a statement.

“We like to think we know what is trending in the market and always try to stay ahead of what’s next," Pineyro says. "These Cali Sober mocktails sounded too fun not to give Dallas the chance to try them here first.“We deliver the food to cure munchies, so why not help cause them too?”

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Pita News

Famed Israeli pita street food concept Miznon opens in The Colony

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Pita sandwiches and more from Miznon.

A globally renowned Mediterranean concept is coming to The Colony: Miznon, a fast-casual concept founded by an Israeli celebrity chef is opening at 5808 Windhaven Pkwy. #100, within The Shacks Dining & Dog Park, where it will share its unique take on the pita and other Mediterranean delights.

According to a release, it'll open on November 16.

It's going into a newly reconstructed 900-square-foot space that was once Ten Ramen, and will now feature a grab-and-go style dining space with outdoor seating on the patio. An open kitchen allows diners to watch their food being prepared, bringing authentic Mediterranean flavors to life with a fresh take on street food.

Founded in Tel Aviv in 2011 by celebrity chef Eyal Shani, Miznon is a sophisticated concept with a menu centered around the pita, crafted by Jerusalem’s own world-famous Angel Bakeries. It has since expanded to Paris, Vienna, Melbourne, and Singapore, coming to the U.S. in 2018 when a location opened in Chelsea Market, New York.

At Miznon, plates are set aside. Dishes are served in brown paper bags and cardboard. The decor is also magical with olive-colored walls decorated with chalk drawings showcasing colorful handwritten phrases in Hebrew and English.

Shani is also credited with spearheading the idea of a whole roasted cauliflower, which has become a staple not only at Miznon but at many other restaurants.

Other dishes include

Hummus Plate with chickpeas, tomato seeds, olive oil, spicy green peppers for $18
Folded Cheeseburger: ground beef, cheddar, aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles, for $16
Lavan: cauliflower, tahini, tomato salsa, spicy green peppers and scallions for $15

An item exclusive to Miznon Dallas is the Bone-in Pita with lamb spare rib stew glazed with sweet grapes, tahini, chili, onion and pickles for $21.

Prices are low, starting at $15, but the food quality is high and the dishes are creative.

Chef Eyal Shani has been in the food scene for over 30 years and is considered one of the leading figures in the Mediterranean culinary scene; he stars in the TV series ‘Food for Thought’ and serves as a judge on Israel’s ‘Master Chef’.

“I became a huge fan of Miznon after visiting the Tel Aviv location years ago, and being a Dallas native,” says Miznon Dallas owner Jude Akpunku. “The Colony is a booming city, and Miznon is the unique culinary concept that’s missing from the local food scene. The community will soon discover what makes Miznon so special.”

The Colony is the second location in DFW: The first opened in Deep Ellum in April 2024, but it's still one of.only of seven restaurants in the U.S., with more than 15 restaurants worldwide.

"All the way from Tel Aviv to The Colony, we’re bringing a one-of-a-kind experience that locals will love, bringing people together over authentic Mediterranean street food,” Shani says.

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