Garrett Popcorn

Garrett Popcorn is a Chicago institution - you'll see them scattered all over town and no one can get enough of it. K took me there after lunch to make sure I had my authentic experience of The Chicago Mix. A small bag is still enormous, and what makes it special is the mix of cheesy popcorn with caramel popcorn. Many of my friends will know that I have issues with mixing salty and sweet, and while I did have a couple of bites with cheese and caramel together, I definitely preferred them separately. I ended up pouring it into a bowl, eating all the cheesy ones first, and then finishing with caramel for dessert. This stuff is incredibly moreish, so watch out - you may find yourself finishing a bag even though it seems impossible at the start.