Starbucks opens its first store in Paris
Starbucks opens its first store in Paris. In Paris, France, not in Paris Hilton.
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Reader comments
JoergJan 15, 2004 at 12:43PM
How depressing.
rajJan 15, 2004 at 12:56PM
The best coffee I've ever had was in Paris. Even a cafe noir at any random brasserie was unbelievably tasty. I don't know how to make french-style coffee for myself.. anyone have some tips for an american down on his luck?
danJan 15, 2004 at 1:58PM
You had to add 'Paris Hilton', didn't you?
Its not like you don't already get enough hits!
hehe...
Stefan JonesJan 15, 2004 at 2:18PM
raj:
It involves a fertilized hen's egg, an old sock, and a hammer.
Are you sure you want to know?
laneJan 15, 2004 at 2:21PM
They are also opening their first store in Iowa this week. Not as glamourous as Paris, i know, but still...
bobJan 15, 2004 at 7:08PM
are you SURE it's not Paris Hilton?
JonJan 15, 2004 at 8:32PM
... Still laughing from the "Paris Hilton" comment. There's actually tears in my eyes...
ErinJan 15, 2004 at 11:59PM
Dang, I guess I'll just have to keep on waiting for when I can have my morning mocha in Paris Hilton.
(Yikes, I don't even really know what that means, I'm sorry.)
Xavier BorderieJan 16, 2004 at 4:48AM
Well, the are really at walking distance (8mins) from each other, apparently. The Paris Hilton and the Paris Starbucks, I mean.
Paris Hilton : 18 av Suffren 75015 Paris
Starbucks Paris : 26 avenue de l'Opéra 75001 Paris
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So, theorically, you *could* have your morning mocha in Paris Hilton. But, as surprising as it might be, it'd probably be cold by the time you drink it ;)
MikeJan 16, 2004 at 9:00AM
If memory serves, the Paris Hilton operates by night. So with the new Starbucks you can now get 24 hour service.
ErinJan 20, 2004 at 10:04PM
Wow, yeah, I think I'd much rather have a mocha in the Paris Hilton (the hotel) than in Paris Hilton (the person.)
Much less chance of catching something nasty, I believe.
traveldomJan 21, 2004 at 11:08PM
I'll have the carmel mocha frappacino in the paris hilton, with paris hilton while being video taped.
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