And my 400th review goes to...Garrett's Popcorn! My love for Garrett's comes from visiting childhood friends in Chi-town who first introduced me to it. No need to go to Chicago, but you do have to be at IAH airport in Terminal C. It's across from the food court and Starbucks near the junction that leads you to Terminal E, mostly for international with some domestic flights.
I absolutely love popcorn and often make it on the stove and come up with my own savory and sweet flavors. When I was younger, I would buy Orville Redenbacher's microwaveable popcorn that came with a caramel packet you can drizzle on it. That salty butter paired with the caramel was everything. So, to find out that this Garrett's Mix Chicago style with caramel and cheese was a thing, was exciting!
There's something different about Garrett's caramel. It's sweet, buttery and smooth but not too sweet. The cheese popcorn is cheddar powder which is salty and buttery. I particularly don't love it on its own, but it goes perfectly with the caramel for the sweet and salty mix.
I'm so happy about this new addition to Terminal C. If I'm passing through Chicago or in town visiting, I always bring some back. I saw this on my way to Orlando, but it was so early that they weren't open yet. On the way home, they were, so I had to get some. The line wasn't long compared to the one at Chicago O'Hare. I've also had the butter flavor because my friend likes it, and I think it is buttery without being overly salty.
If you're ever in Terminal C at IAH, come stop by for a treat while you wait, take some to go for the plane or share with friends and family at your next destination. Or, like me, before leaving the airport for home, grab a bag (or two) to go! The medium size price is reasonable ($9.19) if you consider how inflated food court airport prices are. Cheaper than that for buttery and plain. Still cheaper than movie theater popcorn! Next time I'll try the pecan caramelcrisp. Over the holidays they also have specialty flavors like cocoa caramelcrisp. You can purchase a tin container if gifting, but they pack it in waxy bags that keep it pretty fresh. It's nice that they pack it to the top, too!
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