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- monkeyshine0
vietnamese ice coffee is pretty damned good
- Mimio0
Actually toe-knee dark roast is when the been is actually burnt and partially carmelized. It's a pretty regular method that the Italians invented.
- kyl30
peets
kyl3
(Feb 9 06, 07:02)
- gfro0
They give great benefits to their employees. The benifits alone make it possible for someone to have a family on a small income and be able to have vision/dental and retirement plans.
People have to live and if a smuck pays 3 bucks for a coffee, look who also benefits? Middle America, someone trying to make a living.
- kingjulien0
I agree that peddling CD's and other assorted merchandise is ridiculous. Also, I think the "modern art" on the walls - the same paintings in every store - is sad, especially when yuppies profess their desire to have one "just like it", or think that's what abstract expressionism really is all about. And the people who work at and hang out in Starbucks frighten me (well, people at the mall scare me more, but still). At the same time, I could care less what hipsters think in terms of the five minutes I spend getting a triple expresso in the morning, and I recognize that a personal boycott against any corporate monster will do absolutely nothing to change their imperialistic dominance. Apathy is not the answer, but neither is wearing all black and running in traffic to show your antiwar beliefs.
And yes, I like Peet's better, although the scene's a tad stuffy as well.
- kyl30
Its not about the scene, it's about the buzz. if I want a scene i'll go to a local place and hang out. Nomad on shattuck is nice or royal on college.
- kingjulien0
Hey Kyle, it's funny you should mention it. I had a bagel and an espresso at Royal Coffee this past Tuesday morning. It was so nice to relax there with the Datebook section of the Chroncle and read some real articles about art/music/film.
- ********0
bite it kj
- kyl30
beautiful, I miss the bay area.
- kingjulien0
uberdesigner, you're the glass joe of newstoday. i keep slapping you like a red headed stepchild and you keep getting up for some more.
- ninjasavant0
The good news is that since Starbucks tends to open near existing local shops, you can always find one when you spot a Starbucks. People like Starbucks, Walmart, Microsoft, and American Idol. It may not be you or me but there is a large segment of people out there who vote with their money. Best to vote with your own money and leave the popular stuff to the other people.
- chaztoo0
uberdesigner, I was thinking, what if you weren't a b-hole?
Just brainstorming.
- chaztoo0
Mmm, just finished sharing a French Press-full with a buddy.