Starbucks: Sorbetto

Just when The Professional had written off Starbucks as a mega-conglomerate placing a sad second to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's first place, someone went and gave her a $20 gift card. Since she doesn't fancy the coffee products (the sugar-free selections taste ass-nasty), The Professional figured she'd spend the gift card on the snacks--which she indeed finds enjoyable (shouts out to the veggie plate, and the strawberry cream pound cake!).

Just when she had almost forgotten that the gift card was in her wallet, she noticed a big, colorful sign outside of her neighborhood Starbucks, announcing the arrival of Sorbetto, a new frozen yogurt and/or ice blend. Since CB&TL got caught slippen on their disgusting yogurt beverage, The Professional figured that at least a taste test could be given to the Starbucks version. She became a little bit geeked when she realized that Sorbetto's are made with Pinkberry frozen yogurt. This seemed like a no-lose situation...!

NOW HEAR THIS: Starbucks Sorbetto's are the BUSINESS! Try the Tangy Mango, try the Mixed Berry--all five selections are heaven. Starbucks, in The Professional, has officially won back a customer that had flipped on them to a competitor. Her gift card is now empty.

** Sad Sidebar: The Professional believes, by interpreting the text on the Starbucks website, that Sorbetto's are only available in the Los Angeles market. If you live outside of Los Angeles, The Professional feels sad for you, and suggests that you write an immediate letter to Starbucks Corporate, demanding that Sorbetto's be brought to a location near you. Yes, its that serious.

Cheers to Starbucks Sorbetto's... yummy yum-yum-yum!