When I travel, I love to seek out those unique attractions or events or food/drink that can only be found in certain places.
In Chicago, Illinois, I found Garrett Popcorn.
Now, I don’t leap out of bed in the morning in search of popcorn. It’s an OK food, but not one of my top favorites.
Still, I’d heard that Garrett in Chicago is special, so since I’m here in the Windy City for the SOBCon08 blogging conference, I headed out in search of the crunchy stuff.
My finger-licking scouting report: this is one bag of greasy, yummy, super-fabulous popcorn.
I couldn’t decide between the CaramelCrisp and the CheeseCorn, but I didn’t have to: Garrett’s sells “The Mix” with both of them mixed together.
Warning — you’ll need a serious pile of napkins to survive a buttery, well-lubed Garrett eating session.
There are several locations in Chicago (670 North Michigan Avenue plus some others) and two locations in New York City. The store locator page can help you find Garrett, or if you can’t make it to Chicago, just order online from their Web site.
I’ve found a new addiction.
Do you have a favorite local food or drink? Please share it down in the comments!
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I am so jealous Sheila.
Not because your eating popcorn because you are in one of the few US cities that I really (really) want to visit in Chicago and secondly because your at SOBCon. Is it always held in Chicago?
I am coming next year if it is!!
Darren
Hi Darren,
Yes, SOBCon seems to be a permanently Chicago-based event, so you should definitely make plans to come next year - it’s a kick!
Let’s see, a favorite local food in Atlanta. I love the fresh fruit smoothies at Life Grocery. They are made, with fruit, of course, ice, and agave. I also love the steaks that I discovered at Maxim Prime restaurant. Ooooh and give me a burger from Five Guys and cotton candy from just about anywhere. Geesh. I think that I’m hungry!
Welcome, Claudine, and thanks for the Atlanta tips. That burger does sound pretty darned good.
I discovered Garret’s, and “the mix” when a friend suggested that I give it a try.
I was reluctant, because honestly, the sound of caramel and cheese together didn’t really sound appealing. Boy was I wrong!
Now I’m hooked, and will settle in with a nice sized bag, and lots of napkins, and I’ll be happy as a clam.
Enjoy!
Hi Mary Jo,
Yep, the napkins are KEY when eating Garrett!
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