After years of anticipation, Argentina’s first Starbucks has opened. The lines are phenomenally long as swarms of coffee connoisseur’s, from all over, finally have an opportunity to overpay for a mediocre blend and their daily caffeine/sugar fix. (Sorry Vini, at heart I will always be a Dunkin Donuts fan). Although I must say, the overall quality of coffee and service in BsAs cafes is much better than the average coffee shop back home. The residents of Buenos Aires (they call themselves Porteños) love their cafes. In some neighborhoods there is one on every corner – elegant little places that are busy all day long. Additionally, there are massive cafes with huge banks of pastries on display. Your beverage is always served backed by a small glass of soda water plus a croissant or small sample sized pastry. Families and groups of friends sit around for hours, talking over a cup of coffee. McDonalds has also adapted successfully to the Portenos way of life. McCafes seem to do the trick here.
Also, (I have wanted to blog about this one for awhile) there is McDelivery. Big Mac, fries, and a Coke to your door for $2.50 peso (80 ¢). On the phone they ask what denomination of Peso you will be using and your change is ready in and envelop with your meal. But McDonalds isn’t the only one to deliver. In Recoleta, my adopted neighborhood, everyone delivers! Cafes, restaurants, groceries, even the local supermarket Disco. Just another example of the many efficiencies gained through urban living.
For your viewing pleasure, I thought I'd attach two of my favorite Starbucks commercials. Enjoy!
Also, (I have wanted to blog about this one for awhile) there is McDelivery. Big Mac, fries, and a Coke to your door for $2.50 peso (80 ¢). On the phone they ask what denomination of Peso you will be using and your change is ready in and envelop with your meal. But McDonalds isn’t the only one to deliver. In Recoleta, my adopted neighborhood, everyone delivers! Cafes, restaurants, groceries, even the local supermarket Disco. Just another example of the many efficiencies gained through urban living.
For your viewing pleasure, I thought I'd attach two of my favorite Starbucks commercials. Enjoy!
1) Glen!, Glen Glen Glen! This Survivor spoof from the Rocky song "Eye of the Tiger," perfectly depicts how I felt my first week of work fresh out of undergrad. But alas, an internal monolgoue can take you so far.
2) This clip reminds me of my roomate in college, Matt McDonald, who might bite your head off if he didn't have his 44oz "cup of Joe" in the morning.
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