Visit Cheech and Chong Lafitte’s, Rouses in New Orleans | Where Nola eats

If you thought you had seen Cheech and Chong crossed the streets of New Orleans this week, you don’t have hallucinating.

The comedic duo visited several staples in New Orleans before promoting a stopover for their new THC drink in the rouses in the Carrolton Avenue.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong were spotted through the French neighborhood by the French quarter on Tuesday and crowded praise before they were medium -sized the following day hundreds of fans in the grocery store.

The duo stopped in Jean Lafitt’s Blacksmith Shop, took a picture with the bar owner Joe Licciardi and grabbed a cup of the signature “Purple drank” of the bar before jumping into the back seat of a convertible to continue her journey.

Then, according to WGNO, the two were discovered at a private event with James Clesi, owner of Clesis seafood. Clesi showed Marin and Chong how to harm and eat crawfish.

“It’s hot!” Chong exclaimed when he fanned his mouth in a video shared by the restaurant.

But on Wednesday, Chong and Marin turned into a business.

Hundreds of fans who wear everything, from tie-dye-BUC-T-T-shirts to lavender suits that are lined up around the block of the Rouses of Carrollton to grab a pack of Cheech & Chongs High & Dry THC Selzer.

The approximately 250 fans who flocked to the shop also had the chance to meet the duo and get a signed poster. According to employees of the grocery store, some people even stored before the opening of the business at 7 a.m. at 2:30 p.m. for Marin and Chongs appearance in line

“In the past, they had to hide their stock. Now you can snap a few foods and pick up a 4-pack THC Seltzer,” said Chong.

“The idea of ​​cannabis products on grocery shelves has been unthinkable for decades,” added Marin.

Marin and Chong have long been known for their passionate cannabis consumption, thanks to their stand-up comedy and feature films that are often turning, well, that are stoned. Now they make a name for themselves in the world of legal cannabis with THC products, including Seltzers with flavors such as Magic Maultier and Wondermelon.

The Seltzers are available from Rouses.