Williamsburg's first Starbucks is now very close to opening in a new luxury condo just off the Lorimer L stop, but at least one local coffee shop is adamantly unconcerned. The West publishes a letter from one of its regulars on its website, explaining why the Starbucks "will only help to highlight the best of what a locally owned business has to offer." It doesn't hurt that The West has a liquor license and a backyard. [BK Mag]
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