Starbucks Opens Doors of Highly Anticipated Pearl District Store on Monday
Brewery Blocks location showcases new design approach, will be the company’s 143rd LEED® Certified Store
WHAT: On June 13, Starbucks will open a stunning green-built store in the Pearl District, the company’s first new location in Portland in over three years. The store features reclaimed and other materials from across the Pacific Northwest. It is Starbucks industry-leading 143rd store designed to be LEED® certified. This is particularly fitting as the company’s first LEED certified store was built in Hillsboro, Ore., in 2006. The Brewery Blocks location will also be the first Starbucks store outside of Seattle to offer wine and beer, as well as an extended food menu.
Key design features include:
§ Wood wall paneling from reclaimed Northwest Douglas fir
§ Locally sourced reclaimed bar tops as well as salvaged furniture pieces throughout
§ Art installation made from salvaged bike inner tubes, a nod to Portland’s cycling community
The store design reflects the industrial past of the Pearl District with a warehouse feel of exposed concrete, raw steel and glass contrasted by the warmth of rich woods and upholstery. Paying homage to the unique coffeehouse culture of Portland and the Pearl District, the Brewery Blocks location will offer a menu that features a variety of Pacific Northwest wines and beers as well as special food offerings in addition to the standard menu.
The Brewery Blocks store is the first of three new locations in downtown Portland to open this summer. On July 1, a new store will open at the 1st and Main tower. Another is slated for opening at 4th and Morrison on September 2.
WHERE: Starbucks, 1039 NW Couch Street
WHEN: Monday, June 13, 2011, 5 a.m. – 6 p.m.
TIME: Store Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5 a.m. – midnight
VISUALS/INTERVIEWS: (Filming can be arranged in-store most of the day)
External shots of store including signage that pays tribute to Portland’s classic neon signs.
In-store filming available starting at 6:00 a.m. and throughout the day by arrangement.
Andrea Streedain, Starbucks regional director of operations, will be available for interviews by appointment.
Please contact press@starbucks.com to schedule an interview time or to film in-store.
About Starbucks Coffee Company
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup.
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