I may have posted this earlier, but lately when I'm in Chicago, I seek out "Lavazza" Coffee Shops. When I make Espresso at home, I frequently use Lavazza, so I enjoy this taste.

BTW, and FYI, a Starbucks Manager told me yesterday that there is less Caffeine in their Espresso then in their Coffee. I was going to switch to a "Misto" which is steamed milk and Coffee to cut back on Caffeine a tad, but she insisted that the a Latte would be less Caffeine, either 1/2 Caf or Regular. I was surprised. I always thought that Espresso had more Caffeine than Coffee.

When I'm in France, I always order a Cafe au Lait which is a Misto. In Italy I usually order a Cafe Misto. So I thought I'd start this at Starbucks Stateside. Then I find out that there is less octane in Starbucks Espresso. Back to Latte Land for me.

Now, the S.O., she's hooked on Starbucks Hot Chocolate. She does not drink Coffee, but twice a day stops in to Starbucks for their Hot Chocolate. She insists it is the best worldwide. She seeks out Starbucks from Istanbul to Indonesia just for their Hot Chocolate. I find this interesting. Me? I'd go with a local shop to see if there is a better alternative. You never know.