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| Above, the Shibuya Crossing Starbucks. Will they eventually sell booze too? Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Getting away from politics (I'm referring to my last two blog posts), I noticed an item in RocketNews24 that reports a new Starbucks is selling wine and beer.
According to RocketNews24's article:
Normally known for a spot to get a sugar-fueled caffeine fix, Starbucks recently opened a new outlet in Tokyo that is serving alcohol. The new coffee shop is part of a concept line of cafés the company is establishing in Japan to offer customers something a little different from the usual Starbucks experience. In addition to serving upscale coffee drinks and homemade desserts, this shop will be selling wine and beer after noon in the fashionable Shimokitazawa neighborhood.
The about 138-square meter store has room for 42 people, including four seats on an outside terrace.
Customers will be able to choose their coffee brew from six different beans. Aside from the typical café fare of cappuccinos, lattes and drip coffee, this shop also has specialty drinks like the “Shakealato,” a shaken coffee drink served in a martini glass for 500 yen (US$5). Another speciality drink is the “Gold Foam Mocha,” a three-layer drink of coffee, milk foam and chocolate sauce for 650 yen.
And since not everyone likes coffee, this Starbucks is selling wine and beer!Down the hatch!
To read the full article, go here.
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