The particular patio that I was eyeing is in the process of obtaining a liquor license, while the second location is still under construction. Not only will the latter store serve beer and wine, but it's also intended to be a flagship store. I'm not sure what characteristics define a flagship Starbucks, but they had me sold on the idea of a second-story balcony seating area. I'm unequivocally in favor of outdoor seating options, especially those that don't place me twelve inches from the curb of a traffic-laden city street.
What I haven't quite decided on is whether I'll feel inclined to visit my barista during the morning and my sommelier in the same place during the evening. Although, I suppose it has a certain Euro appeal to it. If they're pouring $3.50 venti-sized pinot noirs, though, I'm sold.
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