Starbucks Settles In On Houston

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While the Starbucks slated for Bowery and Houston Streets is still at Rumor Status, the one a few blocks away at West Broadway and Houston appears ready to open. How is the neighborhood reacting to the caffeine giant's presence? Well, a few taggers had their way with the new digs over the weekend, but other than that, the locals seem to be silent. The line for fraps and macchiatos should be forming soon?
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