The LCD screen at Starbucks: A tribute to the disappearing “Now Playing” screen.
This is my tribute to the “Now Playing” digital screens found in some Starbucks stores: There was a time when Starbucks was actively pursuing expansion into the music and movie…
Starbucks launching the Trenta nationwide on March 6, 2012. (Open Thread)
Starbucks will be launching the Trenta cup nationwide on March 6, 2012. Granted, I have not verified this but I’ve heard this several times over. Interestingly, I hear that Canada…
The Starbucks Community Service Page – Major updates and improvements
The Starbucks Community Service page has gone through a major overhaul – and it appears to be all major improvements! Here’s the link that I want to highlight, and encourage…
Milk steaming pitchers at Starbucks
I almost feel like I should apologize for this blog post right off the bat because it probably won’t be interesting to many readers. Nonetheless, one day this past week…
What would be your pick for a summer syrup at Starbucks this year? (Open thread)
Just for fun, if you could pick out a seasonal syrup for Starbucks to offer as a summer promotional beverage, what would it be? A long-time reader of this blog…
Starbucks to close Smith Tower store February 17, 2012: Farewell to a great store!
I’m saddened to hear that Starbucks will be permanently closing their Smith Tower location, at the corner of Yesler and Second. Its final day of business is Friday, February 17,…
Starbucks Tribute Blend 2012 and Cherry Pie (Open Thread)
I thought it would be fun to talk about some things that are coming soon (or perhaps or not coming at all!) First off, I have heard lots of gossip…
A brand new Starbucks in downtown Seattle opens today
Today (February 3, 2012) marks the grand opening of a brand new Starbucks in downtown Seattle. Interestingly, it has a fish tank ! It appears that the fish tank is actually…
Sneak preview of Starbucks Casi Cielo coffee 2012 at a superb Olive Way coffee event
Tonight (1-30-2012), I got a chance to attend a coffee event for the launch of this year’s Casi Cielo, a Starbucks tradition since 2004. This is truly a fantastic coffee,…
February Starbucks promotion conversation: 29 Star dash and the $2.00 breakfast wrap with drink purchase
By request, I am starting a thread to talk about promotions which may (or may not!) be happening at Starbucks in February. The two areas where I’ve heard murmurs of…
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