Consultant Chef
Chef Wes Sparks Culinary Revolution at Irie
Step into the latest culinary frontier at Irie, a high-end cannabis restaurant and lounge in West Hollywood, where Chef Wes has masterfully crafted an elevated menu that transcends the stereotypical munchie food. Inspired by the rich tapestry of the American South and committed to using organic, locally sourced ingredients from California's finest farmers, Irie offers a unique dining experience bathed in natural light and surrounded by lush greenery. Chef Wes, acting as a consultant, has curated a menu that harmonizes perfectly with the cannabis offerings & non-alcoholic beverage menu, truly evolving cannabis culture in West Hollywood.
In the heart of West Hollywood's cannabis renaissance, PleasureMed stands out as a destination consumption lounge, embodying luxury in the world of cannabis. As part of the "Emerald Village," PleasureMed offers 6,500 square feet of botanical bliss, featuring curated cannabis from renowned brands like Apocalypze and Artet spirits. Upstairs at Irie, Chef Wes's Southern-inspired cuisine takes center stage, accompanied by innovative non-alcoholic cocktails and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. The restaurant provides a safe and welcoming space where a designated weed sommelier guides diners in selecting the perfect cannabis pairing.
In the heart of West Hollywood's cannabis renaissance, PleasureMed stands out as a destination consumption lounge, embodying luxury in the world of cannabis. As part of the "Emerald Village," PleasureMed offers 6,500 square feet of botanical bliss, featuring curated cannabis from renowned brands like Apocalypze and Artet spirits. Upstairs at Irie, Chef Wes's Southern-inspired cuisine takes center stage, accompanied by innovative non-alcoholic cocktails and a friendly, knowledgeable staff. The restaurant provides a safe and welcoming space where a designated weed sommelier guides diners in selecting the perfect cannabis pairing.
Hatchet Hall is your lively neighborhood restaurant and bar focusing on the simplicity of quality ingredients, relationships to our farmers, and a relaxed good time.
Hatchet Hall specializes in working relationships with local farmers and purveyors to provide the best quality experience for the table.
The basis of the restaurant is family — whether it’s your loved ones, farmers, or guests, — we all gather around the same table. The menu changes daily, reflecting the seasons of California. The food is simple; not heavily plated or overdone, finding beauty in sustainability.
The basis of the restaurant is family — whether it’s your loved ones, farmers, or guests, — we all gather around the same table. The menu changes daily, reflecting the seasons of California. The food is simple; not heavily plated or overdone, finding beauty in sustainability.
Culinary Director
This partnership was synonymous with the restaurants vision of sustainability.
“We’re representing the change we really want to see,” shared Whitsell. Constantly striving to find local sources to work with as well as utilizing companies that give back to the earth is one of the pillars for which Courseau’s team has always stood firm on.
“I feel very lucky to have met Wes, he is the real deal…creative, driven but humble at the same time,” shared Courseau. “He just wants to serve great food prepared with the best ingredients. It sounds simple, but it requires real talent.”
“We really seek out those small family farms and try to support them,” Wes says.
“I feel very lucky to have met Wes, he is the real deal…creative, driven but humble at the same time,” shared Courseau. “He just wants to serve great food prepared with the best ingredients. It sounds simple, but it requires real talent.”
“We really seek out those small family farms and try to support them,” Wes says.
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