Why Edibles Suit A Night At The Garden
Edibles fit a night at MSG because of how the venue works. Bag check and security mean you should not plan to bring cannabis inside, and the no-readmission policy means stepping out to use something costs you the rest of the event. An edible taken before you go lets the effect build on its own timeline, with nothing to carry through the turnstile.
The main thing to understand with edibles is onset. Most swallowed edibles, like gummies and chocolates, take a while to come on because the THC has to pass through your digestive system and liver first. Sublingual formats, like mints, lozenges, dropper tinctures, and some strips, are absorbed under the tongue and tend to come on faster. If your event is soon, a sublingual format may match your timing better than a gummy. Because timing varies a lot from person to person, take an edible well before you want to feel it, and do not take more because it has not hit yet.
What We Carry In The Edible Category
Our edible selection rotates, but the general categories you will find include:
Gummies. The most common format, sold in multi-piece packages with the cannabinoid content printed on the label.
Chocolates and confections. Squares and pieces in various flavors.
Mints, lozenges, and dissolvable strips. Sublingual formats that are absorbed under the tongue.
Tinctures. Dropper oils that let you measure smaller amounts and are taken under the tongue.
THC beverages. Seltzers and ready-to-drink cans, a familiar format if you want something to sip.
New York caps a single edible serving at 10mg of THC, so most products are sold in low-dose pieces. The menu is live and stock changes, so for what is in today, check the current menu or ask a budtender. Chelsea menu: dutchie.com/stores/blazinup.
A Note On Dosing
If you are new to edibles, start low. A common starting point is 2.5mg, or splitting a low-dose piece in half, and waiting to see how it feels before taking more. Tolerance for smoked or vaped cannabis does not carry over directly, because a swallowed edible is processed differently in the body and can feel stronger per milligram. An empty stomach can also change how it comes on. There is no need to rush the dose. Give it time.
If you have questions about which format fits your plans for the night, ask a budtender at the counter. That is a normal conversation, and they can point you to the live menu for what is in stock.
How To Find Us
The Alchemy Chelsea is at 302 8th Avenue, New York NY 10001, a short walk south of MSG. You can walk in and browse, or ask a budtender to pull the lab COA for any product. Our other store, The Alchemy Flatiron, is at 12 West 18th Street, New York NY 10011, between 5th and 6th Avenue.
The Alchemy Chelsea is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 10pm, Wednesday to Friday 10am to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm. The Alchemy Flatiron is open Monday 9am to 9pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 8pm. Phone for Chelsea is (646) 819-4143. You can also check the live menu and order ahead at dutchie.com/stores/blazinup.
Delivery In Manhattan
We offer same-day delivery in Manhattan. If the order is going to a hotel, you need to be present in the lobby with a valid 21+ photo ID at handoff, because the order has to go to the cardholder and the driver cannot leave it at the front desk. Check the live menu for current delivery availability to your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring edibles into MSG?
Plan on no. MSG runs bag check and security, and cannabis is generally not permitted inside. The no-readmission policy means stepping out to use anything costs you the rest of the event. Use before you go, and confirm the venue's current policy directly.
How long do edibles take to kick in?
It varies by person and format. Swallowed gummies and chocolates generally take longer to come on than sublingual mints, tinctures, and strips, which are absorbed under the tongue. Beverages can also vary. The key is to take it early and not add more because it has not hit yet.
What dose should I use?
If you are new to edibles, start low, around 2.5mg or half of a low-dose piece, and wait to see how it feels. New York caps a single serving at 10mg of THC. Tolerance for smoked cannabis does not carry over directly, because edibles are processed differently in the body.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we deliver in Manhattan. Hotel handoffs require the cardholder present in the lobby with a valid 21+ photo ID. Check the live menu for current availability to your address.
Can I consume cannabis in my hotel room?
Many NYC hotels prohibit smoking. Policies on edibles and other use vary by property, so confirm with the front desk before you consume anything.
Is the inventory the same at the Flatiron store?
Both stores carry the same general categories, but the exact selection can differ by location and changes over time. The live menu shows what each store has in stock.
How do I verify The Alchemy is licensed before I order?
The OCM lists every licensed adult-use retailer at cannabis.ny.gov. The Alchemy is a licensed OCM adult-use retailer at 302 8th Avenue (Chelsea) and 12 West 18th Street (Flatiron). Every product carries a QR code that links to its lab Certificate of Analysis.
The Alchemy Editors
Field notes from the counter at Chelsea + Flatiron.
Written by our procurement and budtender team. Every claim verified against NYS OCM regulations and current shelf inventory. Updated as the menu rotates.
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