"Cru Hemp Lounge, a hookah bar and restaurant known for its over-the-top cocktails and CBD-infused offerings, will officially make its Houston debut this week. The restaurant is expected to open its doors for a 'soft opening' this week. This is the first Texas outpost for Cru, which was founded by club promoter and restaurateur Dennis McKinley about a decade ago. In addition to a menu of small plates like chicken wings, lollipop lamb chops, and quesadillas, Cru boasts an extensive menu of 'Crutails,' or super-sweet cocktails like the Henny Hulk, mixed with Hennessy, Hypnotiq, and the bar’s housemade fruit punch. Hookahs are also a popular offering at Cru, filled with CBD flower and shisha in flavors like orange-mint, exotic berry, blueberry, and Fruity Pebbles. The menu will also boast gummies and tinctures that are infused with cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound in marijuana that is said to induce feelings of relaxation and calm, among other alleged health benefits. Cru Hemp Lounge will open at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 26." - Amy McCarthy
