LOWER MANHATTAN — A Caribbean East Village eatery and its Greenwich Village sister restaurant will be slinging stoner specials today in honor of 4/20.
Miss Lily’s 7A Café, the reggae-themed chain’s 109 Avenue A location, will offer a celebratory Munchies Platter from 4 p.m. until midnight — a move the mastermind behind the special says was a no-brainer considering the Jamaican joint’s clientele.
“I know what people come to Lily’s, I know what they’re going to be celebrating,” said general manager Gabija Mitchell. “I definitely wanted to make sure I cater to my people.”
The platter, serving 2 diners for $25, includes six jerk chicken wings, two pieces of jerk corn, six cod fritters with curry aioli, and two mini Jamaican beef patties.
Mitchell set out to create a 4/20 special that was “quick and easy” and good for late-night munchies-induced snacking, and made it big enough to share to encourage stoners to pair up.
"Why smoke alone?" she said.
The beachy spot also whipped up a special green cocktail for the event to be sipped alongside the platter. At the cheeky price of $14.20, the Wahgwan is made with Ramoiseau Rhum, muddled kiwi, matcha green tea, Midori and lime.
Meanwhile, sister restaurant Melvin’s Juice Box at 130 West Houston St. will offer a Melvin’s Munchies lunch special throughout the day, including a Jamaican Patty and any of the juice bar’s fruity shakes with hemp protein all for a flat $9.
