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| - This place was the answer to my prayers, since I am currently shopping for upcoming birthdays and want to send packages featuring Arizona-sourced goodies. Thanks to Yelp (and Gabi M.'s review, in particular), Poppa Maize "popped" up on my radar and fit the bill beautifully for my needs.
This tiny storefront is packed with a dazzling variety of flavored popcorn and an array of packaged choices. I stuck with the $3 (medium) bags and collected a rainbow of flavors. For myself, I grabbed Cheesy Chipotle and Candy Bar Caramel. These didn't sit long at home before I succumbed to the urge to munch! For gifts, I selected Pineapple-JalapeƱo, Cheese & Bacon, and Cookies & Cream. Unfortunately, they didn't have any German Chocolate Cake popcorn in the inventory, but I am dying to try that concoction should it reappear in the future.
What was most notable was how friendly the service was. I mentioned that I was trying to shop for locally-sourced items and was offered a copy of the November 2009 Phoenix magazine which featured a compendium of Mom & Pops and local businesses. Not only did this help me with my birthday-shopping research, but also made me feel better about my quest. According to Phoenix magazine (who cites Local First Arizona), "When you shop at locally owned businesses, your money is recirculated and creates up to 75 percent more tax revenue to our community and state."
Call it my way of battling the Great Repression and certain anti-Arizona boycotts that are unfairly damaging this great state's economic health. Aaah, sweet (and savory) economic justice! Crunch... crunch!
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