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Starbucks Drops Bug-Based Ingredients From Menu

After outrage from vegans and vegetarians over the use of a red dye made from crushed insects, Starbucks says it will transition to a less offensive food coloring.

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America’s Top 10 Cities for Hipsters

We liked these places before they were cool

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Move Over, Juice Bars: Starbucks Is Coming For You

Starbucks opened its very first juice spot, Evolution Fresh, this week. It’s all part of the company’s plan to make its mark on the health-food sector.

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Reading While Eating for February 21: The Art of Food

Tuesday’s links feature artwork made from caramel and coffee. (And no, it’s not a macchiato.)

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Blogger Orders Most Expensive Starbucks Coffee Drink Possible

The complicated concoction cost $23.60 and took three days to drink

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Interactive Finnish Coffee Shop Puts Internet Users in Control

How much would you be willing to endure for a free cup of joe?

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A Venti, No-Whip Cabernet: Starbucks Expands Beer and Wine Sales

Whether they’re furthering their world domination or simply expanding their horizons, once thing’s for sure: the 25 Starbucks locations set to start serving alcohol are about to see a lot more evening activity.

Cancer-Stricken Woman Asks Joseph Gordon-Levitt on a Date

It can’t hurt, right?

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Reading While Eating for November 16: Serious Business

Wednesday’s links demand respect, even if they do love to keep up with the Kardashians.

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Worth the Squeeze? Starbucks Buys Juice Company for $30 Million

Starbucks “perks up” and decides to “juice profits” from a new industry. The puns are abundant in this latest corporate buyout.