Thursday, June 02, 2005

Starbucks in Moscow

It's about time. The first Russian Starbucks has opened in Moscow's Renaissance Hotel. Commerce secretary Andrew Somers was there, and told the assembled latte-lovers: "You are doing a lot more than opening a coffee shop. You are spreading values, and we are really proud of that."

My personal values include a skinny venti ice mocha--with whip...