\u201cThe cannabis market will be like liquor stores in the future,\u201d says Rinkesh Shethiya, owner of ZenZest Dispensary, located in Queens and Staten Island.\u00a0In other words, shoppers will embrace a substance that was once prohibited, making purchases without any stigma attached to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It is already happening, as New York\u2019s legal cannabis market continues to grow and expand. \u201cToday, cannabis consumers aren\u2019t just looking for the closest store,\u201d says Shethiya.\u00a0 \u201cThey\u2019re searching for the best combination of quality, service, and value.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
ZenZest delivers that.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
ZenZest has built its reputation on offering a premium dispensary experience, designed for customers who value high standards. \u201cOur shop looks like an Apple Store layout,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s a clean design; not overwhelming.\u201d There are no large brand advertisements. It is a modern space with a carefully curated product menu. \u201cZenZest feels more like a luxury retail boutique than a typical dispensary,\u201d he says. \u201cEverything is laid out neatly.\u201d<\/p>\n
This menu includes products such as premium cannabis flowers, live resin and distillate vapes, infused pre-rolls, solvent-less concentrates, hash rosin gummies, edibles, and high-potency cannabis products. \u201cAll products are sourced through New York\u2019s regulated cannabis system, giving customers confidence that every item is legal, lab-tested, and compliant,\u201d says Shethiya.\u00a0Shopping here also means being treated with respect,\u201d he says. \u201cWe go the extra mile for everyone. We find them the product they need.\u00a0First-time users are educated.\u201d\u00a0It all makes for an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, and that translates into a pleasant shopping experience for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as important, \u201cThe products we bring in are all tried and curated,\u201d he says. \u201cIf an employee doesn\u2019t like the product, we don\u2019t bring it into the store. We have to be proud of what we sell our customers.\u201d\u00a0Many people come in for medicinal purposes. Some suffer with cancer. Others can\u2019t sleep. Joint pain is another common issue. There are topical ointments that can help. If you don\u2019t like smoking, there are tablets, gummies, and mixes. \u201cYou name it, we have it,\u201d he says. \u201cPeople can consume in different ways.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
ZenZest also offers something unique \u2013 a loyalty program. Customers earn points every time they shop, and earn discounts on future purchases. \u201cWe always have unmatched deals,\u201d says Shethiya. \u201cWe are probably the most competitive dispensary in New York.\u201d\u00a0In that competitive market, ZenZest has separated itself by focusing on consistency, quality, and customer experience. It is not just another dispensary on the map. As a result, this approach has built long-term trust with new customers and experienced shoppers.<\/p>\n
The name ZenZest was chosen to reflect the dispensary\u2019s philosophy: cannabis should bring balance, but it should also bring enjoyment. The \u201czen\u201d part represents calm, clarity, and peace. \u201cIt\u2019s the feeling many customers look for when they shop for wellness-focused cannabis, he says. \u201cZest\u201d represents energy, the spark of life. \u201cIt\u2019s the uplifting side of the cannabis experience.\u201d Together, ZenZest stands for a more elevated approach to cannabis. \u201cIt blends relaxation with lifestyle, and wellness with premium quality,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ZenZest opened its Queens location September 2024, and its Staten Island location, April 2025. As the Queens location is right on the Nassau border, it is convenient for Nassau County residents looking for a trusted dispensary as it is near Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Garden City, Elmont, and Valley Stream. A third ZenZest location is expected to open in Suffolk county in the near future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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ZenZest [27206 Union Turnpike in Queens, (718) 865-1464, www.ZenZest.com]. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 9 am \u2013 midnight; Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 9 am \u2013 2 am; and Sundays, 9 am \u2013 10 pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ZenZest [2343 Forest Ave., Store #3 in Staten Island (718) 889-0240, www.ZenZest.com]. Open\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9 am \u2013 10 pm; Fridays and Saturdays until 11 pm; and Sundays, 9 am \u2013 8 pm.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
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