It must have been quite a shock, leaving behind all that shallow pretence and coming to a city deeply enriched with centuries of musical and visual artistic talent! Don't worry, you'll get used to living in a city with real people and real talent!
The number of Starbucks does not measure the level of culture in a city - just the level of disposable income available to be wasted on overpriced whipped hot milk drinks garnished with a dash of coffee!