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“Kernels are naturally
                                                                                                              gluten and GMO
                                                                                                    free and cooked with

                                                                                                    healthier sustainable

                                                                                                        ”coconut oil.
                                                                                                    chocolate drizzle were offered. Banana has
popcornthce ellar                                                                                   been reintroduced for the spring season
                                                                                                    and it is rumored watermelon may again
 A by Kelly Cooper                                                                                  reappear on the menu.
                        unique vision to produce a healthy exotic snack came to fruition when
                        The Popcorn Cellar opened its doors on October 26, 2013.Triggered by           Building a solid foundation by
                        a visit to Mackinac Island, MI, owners Patti Fortune and Jeremy Domin       focusing their business on a local level
                        decided to open a gourmet handmade popcorn shop in downtown                 The Popcorn Cellar has also been a noted
          Naples, FL.                                                                               contributor to the Naples community.
                                                                                                    Recently hosting a school benefit with
              What makes this popcorn a cut above the rest are the unique characteristics of        Mason Classical Academy a Hillsdale
          the kernel and its quality ingredients.The Popcorn Cellar uses a gourmet mushroom         College Charter School, the top selling
          kernel rather than the butterfly kernel, which pops big and round not sideways.           class had the opportunity to visit the
          Kernels are naturally gluten and GMO free and cooked with healthier sustainable           Popcorn Cellar and witness the cooking
          coconut oil. The kernels are moved over an air table to cool off prior to packaging       process from start to finish.
          on-site.
                                                                                                       The Popcorn Cellar is open seven
              The top seller is caramel swirl with triple chocolate as a close runner up. Savory    days a week and includes a free tasting
          flavors such as truffle parmesan cheese and salt & vinegar are local favorites. Candy     bar, where you can stimulate your palette
          coated flavors such as caramel swirl, strawberry cheesecake and cinnamon bun, are a       in the one of a kind fun atmosphere. The
          hit with children and adults alike. As tastes and flavors are continually evolving chili  current special includes the purchase of
          con queso has been phased out, while hot wings and banana have been reintroduced.         three bags and receive one free. Contact
                                                                                                    239.263.0023 or visit 651 5th Avenue
              All core flavors are offered throughout the year and available in a selection of      South, Naples FL, and The Popcorn
          sizes ranging from standard, large to magnum. One unique element of The Popcorn           Cellar can accommodate that wedding,
          Cellar is the specialty flavors offered seasonally packaged in 9 oz. bags. Champagne      birthday or special event on your calendar.
          and hot cocoa popcorn were offered throughout the holiday season and were                 Order online at www.PopcornCellar.
          enjoyed by all. Strawberry cheesecake was reintroduced prior to Valentine’s Day and       com where you can find wonderful gift
          remains on the menu. For St. Patrick’s Day specialty coco puffs and peppermint with       packages to send to loved ones for that
                                                                                                    special occasion.

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