http://www.crispyontheoutside.com/2008/04/08/starbucks-gets-back-to-basics-and-wins/ The podcast from Crispy on the Outside (dot com), the irreverent food blog for food outlaws. The latest from the culinary underbelly, including news, interviews, and bluster. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:40:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.crispyontheoutside.com/2008/04/08/starbucks-gets-back-to-basics-and-wins/#comment-316 Pete Guither Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:36:31 +0000 http://www.crispyontheoutside.com/2008/04/08/starbucks-gets-back-to-basics-and-wins/#comment-316 I went today to check it out. I like the concept -- the attention to freshness, etc. and the coffee's pretty good. Low acidity, distinctive flavor that lingers, rich, slightly tart. I picked up a pound to allow further exploration (I'm on the wrong side of town for regular store visits). I doubt it'll replace my Starbucks Italian Roast (I'm a sucker for naturally sweet extra-bold), but it'll make a nice change of pace. I went today to check it out. I like the concept — the attention to freshness, etc. and the coffee’s pretty good. Low acidity, distinctive flavor that lingers, rich, slightly tart. I picked up a pound to allow further exploration (I’m on the wrong side of town for regular store visits). I doubt it’ll replace my Starbucks Italian Roast (I’m a sucker for naturally sweet extra-bold), but it’ll make a nice change of pace.

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