CBD Margaritas on the Menu at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

LOWCOUNTRY — Charleston’s first CBD margarita will hit menus at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina on Saturday, April 20. The new drink, called The Forbidden Fruit, features tequila, CBD tincture, prickly pear juice, and aloe vera. [EaterWire]

FRENCH QUARTER — East Bay restaurant Tradd’s will host a dinner to benefit the James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour on Wednesday, May 15. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by an eight-course meal at 7:00 p.m. Chefs include Brandon Buck (Tradd’s), Bob Cook (Edmund’s Oast), Kelly Franz (Magnolia’s), Remy Funfrock (Gabrielle), Travis Grimes (Husk), Kevin Johnson (The Grocery), Michael Toscano (Le Farfalle), Ken Vendrinksi (Trattoria Lucca), and Michael Ginor (Hudson Valley Foie Gras). Tickets are $200 and can be purchased online. [EaterWire]

UPPER KING — Holy City Hospitality will host a Taste of Hutson Alley on Thursday, May 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event takes place int historic alleyway with chef stations from six restaurants (39 Rue de Jean, Coast Bar and Grill, Michael’s on the Alley, The Victor Social Club, Vincent Chicco’s, and Virginia’s on King) and dessert from Good Food Catering. There will be beer, wine, and cocktails for the guests as well. Tickets are available online for $65. [EaterWire]