Are you a popcorn traditionalist?

  • Butter is no longer a revolutionary flavor topping.

Kansas City is secretly a popcorn town with a long local tradition of cranking out some righteously popped kernels, thanks to Topsy’s, Vic’s and Velvet Creme. Whether it’s now a trend or simply one of those cyclical foods that gets reinvigorated during movie season, the rest of the country is catching on — playing with popcorn is currently in vogue. To get an idea of what’s happening to popcorn, consider this recent post on Serious Eats, which gives instructions for how to create a pepperoni powder topping. Are you a popcorn purist or are you ready for a new bucket list of flavors?

Categories: Dining, Food & Drink