Gran Caffeè San Marco
We are about to check out of our hotel and rent-a-car (gulp) so we can drive to Greve. Once again, we walked over to the Gran Cafeè San Marco for espresso. Now that I've seen this cafè twice, I now understand what Starbucks is trying to achieve, but falls way short of reaching. The poetry of the baristas are mesmorizing while the patrons understand their roles of consuming their drinks. Americans impatiently wait for their cappuccinos while they speed off to work while Italians belly-up-to-the-bar for espresso in a porcelain cup. When they are done, they are off to work or school. The fresh pastries are exquisite and lined up side-by-side in the pastry case. It is a whirlwind of activity and part of the culture. The most important thing is that the espresso and milk foam are perfect everytime. Whew. Gotta go check out.
Caio
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posted by by Rob at 4:09 AM
3 comments
3 Comments:
I am so happy to hear about your wonderful trip. I'm not surprised that the tempo of life there is different than in the states. When in Italy, do as the Italians do (and try to bring some of it home!). Keep enjoying it to the hilt! I can't wait to hear about what comes next. Good luck with the driving in a foreign country ~ be safe! Ciao.
OH - and don't be stupido!
Now you see why I laughed at all the coperate junk, it doesn't help to capture what a real "Barr" is like does it?
Maybe now you can take a your store and make it into something wonderful. I hope so, but I don't know how much "wiggle" room Starbucks will give you.
Either way, at least you know.
if it were me, I'd have Upper Crust provide the food, and get rid of thise damn automated machines. But hey, what can you do. I know what you can do!! Java Laounge closed!!! You could buy it and make it into a real Barr!! Come on Rob, Buy Java Lounge, I'll even come help you set it up!!
:)
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