Friendly Staff at Hollywood Organix on Melrose

Hollywood Organix

Last week BudLover set out to find some new cannabis collectives worthy of review and we stumbled upon Hollywood Organix on Melrose.  The collective is right across the street from Dr. Sonia Patel's office, so you can renew your letter and pick up your meds all in one spot.  The Hollywood Organix waiting room was bright and clean.  Then a voice called out from behind a giant reflective wall.  BudLover scanned the wall for an opening and saw a small slot where our letter and ID fit.  It was odd not being able to see the man behind the scenes, so when we were buzzed to the back, our eyes went immediately to the reception desk.  The mystery receptionist greeted us with a smile and then our budtender Jack introduced himself.  The meds were neatly displayed on the counter under a magnifying light and Jack pointed out some of their best strains, as well as the scale designed to look like an iPhone.


BudLover was particularly interested in the Chronic Tonic Lazy Lemonade in the edibles refrigerator.  The bottle was too cute to resist!  Then we fell for the Ganja Glycerine.  Jack told us it goes great in hot tea, so we picked up a bottle of the enhanced concentrate.   (A full review of Ganja Glycerine is in the works.)  Overall, Hollywood Organix is a clean, welcoming collective with knowledgeable and VERY friendly staff.  They had a pretty decent selection of OGs, so BudLover will definitely stop by again when in the neighborhood.  

Chronic Tonic Lazy Lemonade

Hollywood Organix
4901 Melrose Ave. at Serrano Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
p. 323.466.6636
Hours: 10am-12am Daily
Parking: Lot in the back

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Best of the Best: Strawberry Cough at 99 High Art Collective

Budlover paid a visit to one of our favorite spots today. The 99 has a fresh delivery of our sativa of choice.... Strawberry. Although this one is labeled "Strawberry Jack", it looks and smells very similar to the "Strawberry Cough" pictured above, which we reviewed recently. We picked up a 1/8th of this delicious strain for $65 today at 99 High Art Collective in Venice Beach today.  Happy Happy Happy.

99 High Art Collective

1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd. @ Westminster

Venice, CA 90291

p. 310.450.8699

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Classic Cannabis Strains at China Inn

(China Inn is located on the corner of Lincoln Blvd. & Indiana Ave. in Venice Beach) 

While driving today on Lincoln Blvd., BudLover noticed a little green cross stuck to what looked like a Chinese restaurant.  BudLover was, of course, intrigued and decided to check it out.  Things seemed shady upon closer inspection. The facade was old and worn, the windows blacked out.  We rang the bell and waited for about 30 - 45 seconds, becoming more intimidated as time passed.  Just as we turned to leave, the door opened.  We were blinded by a clean white interior and a friendly man welcoming us into the China Inn Holistic Cannabis Collective.   Read more after the JUMP

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BudLover's Weekend Get-Away: San Diego

For Valentine's Day, BudLover and the Beast headed south to gorgeous San Diego, California. Over the weekend, BudLover had the pleasure of visiting multiple medical marijuana dispensaries in some of the nicest areas of town. We are pleased to share our experiences with you.

New Age Wellness Group - San Diego

We toured the trendy "Gas Lamp District" near downtown San Diego, where we stopped into a number of different collectives. BudLover was a bit disappointed with most of what she saw, until she entered the New Age Wellness Group, conveniently located above an art gallery near the area's best shopping and hotels. New Age is located on the second floor of a professional building, between J and K streets. The selection of flowers, edibles, and concentrates at New Age blows all of their competition (that we've seen) out of the water. Prices are great, too! We're looking forward to bringing you a full review of New Age Wellness Group in a future post.

Horizon Collective - La Jolla

(Horizon Collective is located in the rear of a building with a giant "Remax" sign on the front.)

On Sunday afternoon, BudLover enjoyed a beautiful brunch at The Crab Catcher in La Jolla before touring some of the area's collectives. Our first stop was Horizon Collective on upscale Prospect Ave. Horizon delighted BudLover with a fabulous selection of flowers, concentrates, edibles and topical balms. Prices were a bit on the high side, but this is par for the course considering Horizon's exellent product offerings. Horizon's Bud-Bar boasts what is probably the most gorgeous view in California.

More San Diego area Medical Marijuana collectives after THE JUMP.

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Dispensary Review - Better Alternative Treatment Center in WeHo

Today, Budlover breached the 405 and spent an afternoon in West Hollywood for meetings and a variety of other tasks. During a lull towards the end of the day, she stopped into the Better Alternative Treatment Center on Melrose Avenue. BATC is housed above a Subway on the second floor of a strip-mall on Melrose near Martel, within a block radius of at least 10 other collectives. 
Having resided in the City of Angels for nearly 4 years, Budlover knows that some of the city's better establishments can be found in strip-malls (this especially applies to sushi). Better Alternative Treatment Center did not disappoint. BL originally stopped to use the ATM at 7-11, and then popped upstairs for a little look-see. 
More after THE JUMP

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Review - 99 High Art Collective

It seems fitting that the 99 High Art Collective should be my first review, as it was the birthplace of my Medical Marijuana recommendation and the first dispensary I've had the pleasure of patronizing. 99 Collective is located on bohemian Abbot Kinney Blvd. in the heart of Venice Beach. The shop is located towards the western end of AK, near Westminster and across from 3 Square Bakery and Cafe. It is easy to miss - it looks like (and is) an art gallery. Enter through the double doors into a lofty space with beautiful beamed ceilings. The walls are adorned with a variety of paintings, most of them sort-of trippy and using neon colors. A partition separates the gallery space from the patients collective in the back. Check in at the large desk / display area towards the back of the gallery and head through the curtains on your right. 99 stocks a great selection of indicas, sativas, hybrids, edibles, concentrates... you name it! The vibe is mellow, the staff very friendly and able to make recommendations and answer questions. 

Sampling is one of my FAVORITE patient activities, and today I was feeling in the mood to try a new Sativa strain. I love a good cerebral, giggly, sparkly high, so I try to stay away from any heavy indicas that easily leave me with a case of "couch lock". 
More after the JUMP

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