I am back in New York for the week, it’s been a long time since I set foot on these city’s streets. A lot has changed in the city since I last lived here, the results seem a mixed blessing to me. On the one hand, I have vegan options for eating in Williamsburg. On the other hand, I have vegan options for eating in Williamsburg. My old neighborhood in the Lower East Side has changed, gone is the Satanic tattoo parlor I lived above, and “FREE WiFi” is advertised along with happy hour specials. And as much as I enjoy the occasional burrito from Chipotle, I have a problem with seeing one in St. Mark’s Place.
No matter where I walked through the city, one experience remained the same. Every single Starbucks I visited rang my venti tea with soy as a tea misto, add soy. Needless to say, I corrected the partners ringing up my drink even as they gave me a confused look or a bit of ’tude. How Howard thinks this lack of customer service is going to improve the Starbucks experience is beyond me, but more power to him.
When in New York, do make a point of exploring the city beyond Manhattan, and get your beverages from somewhere other than Starbucks. Just until Howard helps his stores get their shit together.