Gothamist: Venti Size Me!

CLIMAX TOGETHER

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:30:38 -0500

Their are a lot of people who order VENTI, more then you think! Everytime I gor to The Bucks I see people (constantly) with Venti ice lattes and venti frappucinos.

s

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:32:44 -0500

i wish this subject would get even more attention. i see so many ignorant folks buying these bells-and-whistles "coffees" and i am certain they think that because it's in a glass, it can't be that bad. regular visits to restaurant websites for nutritional info can prohibit you from eating anywhere. good example: cosi's tuna cheddar sandwich is 956 calories and 55 grams of fat. and i've heard a woman order it with the comment to her friend, "yeah, i'm getting tuna cause i'm trying to be healthier."

anonymass

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:52:45 -0500

What do you mean "could be"? That's pretty much a foregone conclusion.

Interlard

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:33:27 -0500

It amazes me that anything can be sold in this country (any many others) "over the counter" and you don't have to tell people what's in it. There could be ground cockroaches in the drinks and you wouldn't know it.

Constant Dater

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:21:53 -0500

Equally sobering is looking at the nutrition info for Jamba Juice drinks. I mean, who needs 32 ounces of liqui-yogurt?! Those also run around 700+ calories. If you get the 16-oz Enlightened Smoothies or the just-fruitsmoothies, they're so much better for you. It makes a nice refreshing breakfast and clocks in around 200 calories.

threetoedsloth

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:54:34 -0500

Yes, but...who on earth is drinking a VENTI??? Tall is normal-size, grande is kinda big, and venti is the abominable snowman!! If you're ordering a drink that huge, I say you deserve what's coming to you!

anonymass

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:53:13 -0500

Gee, another chance to mention Shake Shack here. You guys are surely slipping.

quahogian

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:52:58 -0500

well, how about just coffe, straight black, no sugar, no cream...cheap and will not cause u gain weight..but i guess most of people add things in their drinks and food automatically without trying to find out how the original drink/food tastes before the additives. That also can depend on people's experience and attitude. And I think pretty much anything that tastes good will have a lot of calories