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(downed: small latte, small latte)

DETROIT — Faced with some down time in the rental car/hotel checkout/flight check-in process, the overwhelming urge to entertain myself struck again…this time resulting in what may be a multi-round knock-down-drag-out grudge fest of incredible proportions.

A couple years ago, while on a video shoot with some hot rides, I was treated to some “test market” roast coffee at a McDonalds in the middle of nowhere California. It was awesome. And just as sure as that place will one day serve breakfast all day…I was sure McD’s would eventually go the coffee route. Now, about a year ago maybe…they finally came out with espresso-based drinks. Today…the mighty McD near the DTW takes on the Starbies inside the McNamara “World Gateway” terminal. Hoorah!

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