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5-08-2007 @1:59PM Annie said... I don't think Cafe du Monde is gonna go under because of a Starbuck's... but I have to admit, I'm enough of a purist that I'd find it off-putting to have it around that area.
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5-08-2007 @2:17PM Foodie Bride said... Vacant store vs. tax-paying business - hmmmm
I don't see the big deal. They're not evicting Cafe du Monde in favor of a new Starbucks, they're putting in a Starbucks into an an empty store that previously held another chain.
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5-08-2007 @3:03PM CJ said... I fthey build there, they should try doing more of a boutique style shop, under a different name simply serving Starbucks coffee. Otherwise it opens the door to some horrible consequences of other chains moving in. I know the Big Easy needs the business, but no need to veer away from the beautiful ambiance the city had before the storm. I think most people go to the Quarter to go see New Orleans, not another Starbucks.
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5-08-2007 @3:13PM CupcakeMagee said... I love Naw'lins, but my quests for a decaf soy latte in the French Quater last time I was there left me wishing there was a conveniently located Starbucks in the area. I'm thrilled to hear one is coming for my next visit and I would think locals would be happy to see more money coming into the area. But, then I don't bash Starbucks to seem cool so what do I know...
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5-08-2007 @3:20PM Adam said... Oh noes! Starbucks in the quarter! How will that disrupt the true New Orleans experience of the Krispy Kreme (which it would be really close to), Urban Outfitters, Krystal, TGIFridays, etc?
The quarter has always been two seperate entities: the places for those who know, and the places for those who don't. Orleanians are stubborn in their adversity to change (and commitment to mediocrity) and will fight things for no reason. There's already a Starbucks in Harrah's a 5 minute walk away, and this would simply replace another chain.
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5-08-2007 @4:22PM scott said... Oh please, any business is good business. Starbucks would be shrewd to have a chicory based drink. Heck if a Chicago based chocolate company can make a kick-ass bar with chicory (Vosges) why can't Starbucks do the same with a cup of coffee?
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5-08-2007 @4:52PM chris said... New Orleans needs investment and new stores of all kinds - period. I hope every Fortune 500 company invests there. That's the only way for the city to come back to life.
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5-08-2007 @5:12PM Christy said... No self-respecting New Orleanian would step foot in a Starbucks. Not with the fabulous Community Coffee surrounding you. Only the tourists will raid Starbucks. Fine with us, leave the local places to the locals.
They won't be able to build their typical storefront, though. Architectural standards are very tight in the Quarter.
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5-08-2007 @5:53PM Stuart said... As much as New Orleans needs investment from businesses, there are some that it would be better off without.
I still remember when Starbucks moved into New Orleans on Maple Street near Tulane University - right between (less than a block from each) two locally-owned coffee shops. It drove one of them (which had been a unique space that, I believe, was run more for love than for money) out of business.
In the French Quarter, Cafe Du Monde may not be abandoned, but the tourists who don't know any better will go to their Starbucks rather than to Rul de la Course, CC's, or Envie - and to me that is just as sad.
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5-08-2007 @7:44PM Janis said... Build
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5-08-2007 @10:23PM Darby said... There is only one coffee for your info,It is PJ'S,reasonable priced and good coffee.Starbucks taste like watered down liquid,airports have the worst.
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5-08-2007 @10:27PM Dmnkly said... Starbucks isn't doing anything wrong by opening in the French Quarter. They're a business like any other, and they shouldn't be blamed for making money that's there for the taking.
The fact that they'll assuredly be packed with people who would rather have decaf soy lattes than sampling the local flavor? Now THAT'S wrong... but hey, it's your vacation.
And for the record, CupcakeMagee, I'm by no means a Starbucks basher, but for those who are, there are plenty of defensible reasons to bash Starbucks that don't include an attempt to "seem cool." Believe it or not, it IS possible to have an objective, reasoned, intelligent anti-Starbucks opinion.
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5-09-2007 @9:23AM mattyb said... Sorry, but New Orleans needs all of the buisness it can get these days. Starbucks should be allowed to setup and the residents should embrace it in hopes more businesses follow in their lead. It should be noted that Starbucks normally does great things in their communities such as giving many churches, groups with disabilities, and other needy goups places to meet and become part of the local social scene. And if a Denny's can afford the rent, they too should be allowed to setup shop ;)
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5-09-2007 @10:23AM JenQu said... Hrm. It depends, does the French Quarter and it's surrunding neighborhoods need 20 or more part time jobs with benefits that tourists will pay virtually 100% of or not?
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5-09-2007 @1:54PM Mike Schleifstein said... there is a difference between a starbucks in the french quarter and a starbucks on jackson square in the heart of the french quarter... of course it would be replacing a 23 yr old houston based francise (La Madeline) and would be down the square from what used to be (i think) a ben and jerry's
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5-09-2007 @3:57PM Barry said... Hold up here. What's missing from the story, for some reason, is that a local restauranteur is also vying for the space so the whole "business employing people vs. empty storefront" isn't an accurate framing of the situation.
Community Coffee has at least one shop in the Quarter and is opening another on Decatur. They are home state coffee company and to my mind appropriate for the French Quarter. I see Starbucks going in at Jackson Square as the same thing as a McDonald's going in. It doesn't make sense to me.
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5-14-2007 @4:40PM loulou said... NO
NO
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NO
Stay away, far far away!
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12-03-2007 @11:43AM wana said... Probably it's gonna be equally populated.. just for the name, it's Starbucks. And if they're having problem.. there is nothing to worry about they can make a business loan : http://www.onlinecheck.com/business_funding/business_loans.html . It's pretty easy.
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