Popcorn

Popcorn is popping up on menus across the country. Savory versions may be served as a bar snack to munch with spirits, wine or beer, while sweet varieties are showing up in desserts. Soup and cocktails are also popcorn-friendly.

T.Cook's
Scottsdale, AZ
House Made Toffee Popcorn: Warm, just-popped kernels, roasted peanuts and salty bacon tossed with toffee sauce; $2.50

The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Newport, RI
Truffled Popcorn with Parmesan: A complimentary snack served every night at the Spiced Pear restaurant bar.

Holsteins Shakes and Buns - Cosmopolitan Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
Pop Tart Sundae topped with Blueberry Popcorn (caramel corn with pureed blueberry compote added to the caramel) served with lemon curd and roasted corn ice cream; $11

KELVIN at the W San Diego
San Diego, CA
Roasted Poblano Corn Soup with spiced popcorn; $9

Searsucker
San Diego, CA
Popcorn Margarita: A unique libation made with buttered popcorn tequila, pressed lime and agave; $12

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