On Tuesday, I had some time to kill at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. I knew it when I had reached the Air Canada check-in counter and a man ahead of me started cursing that the flight to Toronto was delayed.
I'm so used to delays on Air Canada. It's sadly as predictable as the sun rising and setting.
After grabbing a late lunch at Leeann Chin, I decided to explore Lindbergh (terminal 1), specifically the area right of security. I found Loring Park Essentials. I headed inside the store. I had nothing better to do.
Loring Park is a neighbourhood in Minneapolis. It's mainly residential, with a lot of parks, a huge lake, and walking and cycling paths. The Minneapolis Convention Center is also in this area.
So, what are essentials for this area? I'm not sure if chocolate bars and hoodies are must-have items, but you can get them here.
This store has Twin Cities souvenirs and products if you need to get a Minnesota gift for a special recipient in your life before you jet off. It is also a convenience store. If you're hungry or thirsty, you can purchase snacks and drinks.
As much as I loved the t-shirt that said, "But first, hotdish," I was here for snacks.
Sidenote: A hotdish is the Minnesotan term for a casserole.
I love popcorn. No, really. I LOVE popcorn. This store has Annie B's popcorn that hails from Saint Paul. The challenge was trying to decide what flavour to get. I went with the original caramel popcorn.
I paid at the counter. I had a man who was friendly, but seemed a little out of it. He helped with my transaction. I paid with a credit card. Done!
I thanked him and happily left with my bag of popcorn.
As I sat at the gate, waiting to board, I ripped open the bag and had some. Wow! The caramel was flavourful and tasted rich, but wasn't exceptionally sugary. The popcorn was perfect. I loved it.
I now know where to get some local popcorn at the airport. I'm glad that I visited this store.
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