Do you love popcorn? Tastebuds Popcorn opens at Metropolitan

Tastebuds Popcorn opened this past Saturday at the Metropolitan next to Zoe’s Kitchen.

Facts

• This is the 4th Tastebuds location (Lake Norman/Davidson, Belmont and Virginia Beach, VA are the others). A 5th location is opening in Ballantyne later this year.
• Their popcorn test kitchen is in Belmont.
• Hung out with their co-owners Angela Sayer and Jay Pithwa (who is also a popcorn magician*)
• Popcorn is split into three categories: Cheese & Savory, Candy & Caramel and Chocolates & Premiums (full list of available flavors below).
• Prices start at $4.95 for a small bag of any Cheese & Savory flavor.

*I gave him this title. He is the mastermind behind all of the flavors.

Quote

“It takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours per batch depending on the flavor” – Jay Pithwa

Talking Points

• I tried Dill Pickle, Buffalo, Banana Pudding, Carolina Mix and Decadent Dog. All were amazing. Left with a small bag of Dill Pickle (recommended by me).
• Jay went through 300 gallons of popcorn before perfecting the Mountain Dew flavor.

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