Doctor's Orders: Drink Your Coffee

Posted by Kate Donnelly
Coffee Makes You Happy
Good news for coffee drinkers. Cardiologist James O’Keefe reviewed the largest studies on coffee and reports that it is "one of the most widely consumed pharmacologically active beverages... read more

Starbucks 1st Quarter Net Increases 10 Percent

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Strong holiday sales in December helped drive a 10-percent increase in first-quarter profit for Starbucks Corp., the company said Thursday. For the quarter ended on January 1st, net earnings totaled... read more

Operators Cater to Winter Iced-Coffee Cravings

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Operators Cater to Winter Iced-Coffee Cravings
More Americans are drinking iced coffee this winter, according to a survey conducted by Dunkin’ Donuts, and restaurateurs are looking to accommodate them by offering a variety of cold,... read more

A Thriving Coffee Roasting Scene Grows in Williamsburg and Greenpoint

Posted by City Spoonful, Special Contributor
Roasting coffee beans at Oslo Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Starbucks Endorses Gay Marriage

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Starbucks Endorses Gay Marriage
Starbucks has joined the fight for gay marriage, as Washington state edges closer to becoming the seventh state to approve marriage equality. Executive vice president of Partner Resources at... read more

12 More Drinks on Starbucks' 'Secret Menu'

Posted by Maryse Chevriere, Special Contributor
12 More Drinks on Starbucks' 'Secret Menu'
Last August I had a revelatory experience. A good friend, and Starbucks non-enthusiast, had accompanied me to the local ‘bucks to pick up a quick drink. I ordered my usual, reciting the string... read more

Check Out This Starbucks in a Shipping Container

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Starbucks Built With Reclaimed Shipping Containers
In an effort to be more eco-concious, Starbucks has built a new outpost in Tukwila, Wash., that uses four reclaimed shipping containers. As shown in the photos below, the store uses sections as a... read more

Starbucks to Add Alcohol, Food to More Units

Posted by NRN.com, Special Contributor
Starbucks said Monday it will expand its offer of beer, wine, and an expanded food menu to a handful of stores in Atlanta and Southern California before the end of 2012. Five to seven locations in... read more