Speaking of Starbuck's...

[Smiling JOe]

Speaking of Starbuck's, I understand that it is public info now, so I will share -- Starbuck's recently purchased the Pizza Hut building in Sandestin (Discount Stores), and after today, Pizza Hut will close at that location. Pizza Hut will be opening a new store near the new CVS in Sandestin, but it will be carrout out and delivery only. Word on the street is that Starbuck's will tear down at least part of the building and make room for outdoor seating (yes, in the middle of an asphalt parking lot, surrounded by much exhaust from all the cars ).

[groveral]

Welcome to 'Bucks---will have a tall mild, please.

[LDR74]

Well those women in Big SUV's will love it! They can drive their Suburbans thru Starbucks, eat a scone and shop for a new Coach purse.

[jessifunn]

Well those women in Big SUV's will love it! They can drive their Suburbans thru Starbucks, eat a scone and shop for a new Coach purse.

i really am confused "leslie"

[LDR74]

I'm referring to all the women from Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, etc... that come down to Destin- they drive their big ole Suburbans- and head over to the outlets to stock up on the latest from Saks, Coach, Ann Taylor...- now they can enjoy Starbucks too.

Still confused?

[Kimmifunn]

I'm referring to all the women from Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, etc... that come down to Destin- they drive their big ole Suburbans- and head over to the outlets to stock up on the latest from Saks, Coach, Ann Taylor...- now they can enjoy Starbucks too.

Still confused?

Hey- Just talked to Jfunn and she came across super rude above.

She thought from your comment that you were a guy with the name Leslie. Sometimes Jfunn sounds rude and doesn't phrase things right. Just to clear things up.

She gets it though.

I didn't see what she was saying either.

[whiteyfunn]

I'm referring to all the women from Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, etc... that come down to Destin- they drive their big ole Suburbans- and head over to the outlets to stock up on the latest from Saks, Coach, Ann Taylor...- now they can enjoy Starbucks too.

Still confused?

Haha. Ann Taylor makes me laugh. No offense to anyone but the have the ugliest clothes ever.

[Kimmifunn]

Haha. Ann Taylor makes me laugh. No offense to anyone but the have the ugliest clothes ever.

Bwahahaha- Biff

[Miss Kitty]

LDR74! I think you just passed some sort of test!!! Have funn posting! I think Hermes needs to open shop at the outlet!

[Kimmifunn]

LDR74! I think you just passed some sort of test!!! Have funn posting! I think Hermes needs to open shop at the outlet!

And they need to let us jump to the front of the Birkin line.
Right Miss K.
I need a new one.

[Miss Kitty]

And they need to let us jump to the front of the Birkin line.
Right Miss K.
I need a new one.

Yep...an orange gator one. My brown one is just so last year.

[LDR74]

LDR74! I think you just passed some sort of test!!! Have funn posting! I think Hermes needs to open shop at the outlet!

Thanks Sue! This will be fun- many thanks to my mom who introduced me to this board-

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks Sue! This will be fun- many thanks to my mom who introduced me to this board-

Oooooh! Who's your mom? Also, first lesson...spell fun like this...FUNN!

[LDR74]

Oooooh! Who's your mom? Also, first lesson...spell fun like this...FUNN!

My mom is more of a lurker but does post occassionally!

[steele mama]

Haha. Ann Taylor makes me laugh. No offense to anyone but the have the ugliest clothes ever.

I resemble that remark!

[John R]

be propared for 4-5 more $tarbucks within the year.

[Babyblue]

Well those women in Big SUV's will love it! They can drive their Suburbans thru Starbucks, eat a scone and shop for a new Coach purse.

How can we stop the "Tide" of chain's????

[potatovixen]

How can we stop the "Tide" of chain's????

Support your local independent. I'm proud to say I've never set foot inside a Starbucks.

[Teresa]

Support your local independent. I'm proud to say I've never set foot inside a Starbucks.

well, we have had many local coffee shops come and go - they just couldn't make it.. a few have.. but when I truly need a coffee in the late afternoon, I'm going to the closest one available. The starbucks at Grayton is a nice place with nice locals working there. I also love coffee at Modica Market (can pick up a few groceries) and Beach Java (not usually convenient for me).

[Babyblue]

well, we have had many local coffee shops come and go - they just couldn't make it.. a few have.. but when I truly need a coffee in the late afternoon, I'm going to the closest one available. The starbucks at Grayton is a nice place with nice locals working there. I also love coffee at Modica Market (can pick up a few groceries) and Beach Java (not usually convenient for me).

Has anyone tried the coffee at Tom Thumb? It is cheap and really good.

[Kimmifunn]

Has anyone tried the coffee at Tom Thumb? It is cheap and really good.

Breastmilk coffee!

[Unplugged]

Has anyone tried the coffee at Tom Thumb? It is cheap and really good.

Sounds like it may be worth a try.

I've always felt the Tom Thumbs in the area were an eyesore, and [IMO] not very clean so I will only go in one of them as a last resort.

Although Starbuck's is a chain, I do enjoy their coffee.
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[aquaticbiology]

came across super rude above.

hey! i thought it was my job to be misunderstood!

at this rate i'll be moving in with ez1411 and helping to build the seawalls!

HA!

viva la sowal!

and a jumbo latte breve' double-shot 'por favor'!!!

[SGB]

Sueshore - The Starbucks sign in Watercolor is now installed. It doesn't look too bad. If I remember right, it had "Startbucks" in black or brown block letters, in the area over one of the arches. This was not a sign that lights up, although there might be a light that shines on it at night. There is also one of those round Starbuck logos hanging down from inside the arch. I'm not sure if that lights up.

[beach lover]

I understand the Starbucks opening in Watercolor is a corporate store , which has lower prices than a franchise store. I think is is rotten to do that to someone who buys into a franchise. I thought a store would have a little protection of a certain number of miles between locations. Oh well, I guess that is the business world.

[Miss Kitty]

Sueshore - The Starbucks sign in Watercolor is now installed. It doesn't look too bad. If I remember right, it had "Startbucks" in black or brown block letters, in the area over one of the arches. This was not a sign that lights up, although there might be a light that shines on it at night. There is also one of those round Starbuck logos hanging down from inside the arch. I'm not sure if that lights up.

Thanks for the update. I guess this means I don't need to pack my gun.

[beachmouse]

I understand the Starbucks opening in Watercolor is a corporate store , which has lower prices than a franchise store. I think is is rotten to do that to someone who buys into a franchise. I thought a store would have a little protection of a certain number of miles between locations. Oh well, I guess that is the business world.

Though by Starbucks standards, they're putting a lot of distance between SoWal stores. Anyone else remember the line from Best in Show where the yuppies were talking about how they met, and it was something like "I was standing at Starbucks getting my half skim extra hot latte, and there she was at the Starbucks across the street getting her half skim extra hot latte. Our eyes met from each side of Michigan Avenue and...."

[Smiling JOe]

Just noticed the sign at WaterColor Starbucks. The round logo sign is fairly small, maybe 2' in diameter at the most. The 10' wide "Starbuck's Coffee" sign above it is maybe one ft tall at most, but no other store in WaterColor has two signs and most are only as large as the Starbuck's logo sign. The sign is brown in color and not obnoxious at all. In fact, if I weren't looking for it, I wouldn't have noticed it.

[30A Skunkape]

Whatever happened to brewing your own coffee? I prefer my homebrew (Community) to that dreary (and expensive) Seattle coffee.

[Jdarg]

Whatever happened to brewing your own coffee? I prefer my homebrew (Community) to that dreary (and expensive) Seattle coffee.

When I figure out an easy way to hook up the coffee maker in my car I will let you know....it is a dream of mine.

[Indigo Jill]

When I figure out an easy way to hook up the coffee maker in my car I will let you know....it is a dream of mine.

Jdarg - they have coffee makers/espresso makers you can hook up in your car - I guess it'd be a good thing for someone who is on the road all of the time?

[Smiling JOe]

Jdarg - they have coffee makers/espresso makers you can hook up in your car - I guess it'd be a good thing for someone who is on the road all of the time?

just don't hit a bump and spill hot coffee in your lap.

[Miss Kitty]

just don't hit a bump and spill hot coffee in your lap.

Well, then you could sue yourself.