Living in Austin and being away from my California roots is exciting, but ocassionally there are things that I miss about the golden state. For one thing, we do not have a ocean, secondly, we are missing Trader Joe's (which is my favorite market) and lastly my favorite coffee shop was located only in several lucky states, until now that is. Coffee Bean has finally arrived in Austin, and with one location up and about ten more on the way, I couldn't be more excited. I know some people are loyal Starbucks fan's, but Starbucks is a thing of the past (well, for me at least). Check out coffee bean on S. Lamar and Barton Springs road. My favorite: A regular vanilla ice blended. MMMmmmm!