Starbucks to reconsider its dress code & tattoo policy. #SbuxTattoos
It’s been all over the news that Starbucks is re-evaluating its dress code. This includes Starbucks taking another look at their policy that partners (Starbucks calls their employees ‘partners’) may…
A look at Starbucks Reserve coffees from Panama.
Tonight (September 9, 2014) I attended a coffee seminar presented by Starbucks coffee headquarters partner Leslie Wolford. We compared and contrasted three coffees from Panama, all sourced from different farms….
Thank You for Five Years of StarbucksMelody
Every September 9th, I publish a blog post that’s totally different than everything else throughout the year. It was September 9, 2009, that I launched this blog, so every September…
“This is what #tobeapartner means to me”
I always say, the magic of the Starbucks experience is in the stores. Tonight, I had a Twitter conversation with partner Nicholas as he wanted to share with me: “This…
The Gorgeous & New Bainbridge Island Starbucks
Bainbridge Island now has its first company-operated Starbucks. The grand opening was Friday, September 5, 2014. This is truly an incredible store. There are large community tables made with wood reclaimed…
An Exclusive Reserve: Starbucks Costa Rica La Ines Geisha Coffee available 9/8/2014. (Roasted at the Starbucks Pilot Plant)
StarbucksStore.com will offer the most exclusive and small-batch Reserve Geisha coffee yet, beginning Monday, September 8, 2014. This is a really exciting coffee to talk about. I went to its…
A Trip to the Starbucks Coffee Gear Store and More.
On a number of occasions, I’ve mentioned that there is a physical Starbucks Coffee Gear store. It’s a place where you might find unique Starbucks logo-ed or word-marked items, not…
Fall is here at Starbucks: New mugs and merchandise
Fall has arrived in Starbucks stores everywhere. Anniversary Blend is back, and is available for the Verismo, as a whole bean coffee (in either half or whole pound bags), and…
Tales of the Siren: A StarbucksMelody now available in the Kindle Lending Library.
My recently-published book, Tales of the Siren: A StarbucksMelody, is now available to you in the Kindle Lending Library. I don’t know how long I’ll keep it there. As per…
Spotlight on Nampa, Idaho Starbucks stores.
I went to Nampa, Idaho! It was actually a fairly spontaneous drive from Seattle to Idaho. I explored three different Starbucks stores and want to share my experiences with you:…
You Can Happily Enjoy Your Pumpkin Spice Latte! (A Response to Foodbabe.com) #PSL2014
The internet is blowing up with a controversy over what’s inside of your favorite seasonal beverage at Starbucks: The Pumpkin Spice Latte. By reading some of the articles out there,…
Coming Soon: Beautiful Fall Starbucks Cards (And the Seahawks 12th Man Fan Starbucks Card)
Starting on September 2, 2014, you’ll find some beautiful new Starbucks cards at your neighborhood store. The new autumn seasonal cards include four cards (in the shape of leaves) that…
