November 28, 2021
Island Popper
ANNE LEE speaks with Island Popper owner ANDREA TOURNIS-VAGENAS (pictured with pup Deuce) The secret to Hawaii’s most addicting popcorn is the homemade flavors curated by Island Popper owner Andrea Tournis-Vagenas and her team. Every batch is handcrafted and made…
September 26, 2021
Island Popper
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Island Popper Gourmet Popcorn is gearing up to roll out its highly anticipated fall flavors in October. Guests can keep their eyes — and noses — out for “fan-favorite” Pumpkin Spice Pecan Caramel and…
August 8, 2021
Island Popper
When Andrea Tournis-Vagenas and her husband moved to Hawaii from Chicago 10 years ago, life in the islands was great. However, a kernel of the Windy City was missing. Tournis-Vagenas was craving Garrett Popcorn, a, handcrafted Chicago-style popcorn that is…
May 23, 2021
Island Popper
It’s graduation season, and patrons of Island Popper on Colburn Street in Kalihi are frequently buying the company’s gourmet popcorn in bulk quantities for everything from drive-thru celebrations, gifts for teachers and more. “It’s all different scenarios, hundreds at a…
February 28, 2021
Island Popper
When Andre a Tournis-Vagenas moved to Hawaii, she searched high and low for popcorn that satisfied her cravings. Unable to find what exactly she wanted, Tournis-Vagenas began to craft her own ‘corn’coction, leading to the creation of Island Popper. “I…
January 17, 2021
Island Popper
Find the best gourmet popcorn at Island Popper — behind O’Reilly Auto Parts in Kalihi — where non-GMO kernels are cooked to perfection in 100 percent coconut oil with no preservatives. All of the biz’s gourmet popcorn is made from…
September 20, 2020
Island Popper
ANNE LEE speaks with Island Popper owner ANDREA TOURNIS~VAGENAS It’s been about a year since Island Popper opened a brick-and-mortar location on Colburn Street, but the iconic snack brand has been cooking up plenty of popcorn since 2012. With tons…
