First Starbucks store launched in Durban
Durban is the third city (after Johannesburg and Pretoria) to welcome Starbucks to sunny SA.
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WITH delicious coffee on hand, trendy food, live entertainment and coffee tasting experiences, Florida Road in Durban was all the buzz on Tuesday as VIP guests and local celebrities welcomed the launch of the first Starbucks store in KZN.
The launch exuded a great vibe and set its mark on the famous Durban eatery strip, ahead of its launch to the public on Saturday, 25 November and the opening of the Gateway store in the first week of December.
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Durban is the third city (after Johannesburg and Pretoria) to welcome Starbucks to South Africa.
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Clive Liversage, managing executive for Starbucks in South Africa, says that one icon deserves another. That’s why the global coffee brand has picked out a stunning old house in one of Durban’s most popular cultural and entertainment precincts.
The grand old lady at 233 Florida Road is currently undergoing a facelift and looking forward to her big day. The new décor will mix local crafts with Victorian influences and include repurposed wooden floors and an exquisite marble bar.
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Visit Starbucks Florida Road from 6:30am until 9pm from Saturday, November 25.
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