D.C. dispensaries are starting to feel less like retail counters and more like lounges or wellness retreats, thanks to evolving rules that allow on-site consumption and social experiences beyond buying bud. The city’s cannabis culture is moving more mainstream — closer to the jump from Prohibition-era speakeasies to lively bars (sans alcohol, of course).
How it works: Medical cannabis retailers can apply for three permits that allow on-site use, from outdoor “summer gardens” where you can smoke a joint to “education tastings” where you might take a gummy before meditation.
