Since first opening in February 2003, we have become the “neighborhood coffee shop”. Everything from our staff, our décor, our food & beverages and our music is influenced by the vibe of our neighborhood.
Our staff consists of… mmmm.. let me see.. well, look in the mirror!!
Our employees reflect our neighborhood. They come from all over the place: college students, actors and high school students. And believe it or not, we even have a career cafe manager!! Our employees bring diversity and a great attitude and hopefully add to our already great neighborhood!
Evicted for Manhattan Starbucks No. 188, but Defying the Coffee Octopus
One day about three weeks ago, the morning rush in the Bean coffee shop in the East Village was reaching its crest when one of the baristas dashed downstairs to get the boss.
“He goes, ‘There’s a contractor upstairs,’ ” said Guy Puglia, the manager.
“I said, ‘What contractor?’
“He says, ‘Some guy with plans.’ ”
Standing in the crowd awaiting ritual squirts of caffeine and soy chai and medium foam was a middle-aged man with a briefcase, a roll of drawings under his arm, and a measuring tape.
“I said, ‘How can I help you?’ ” Mr. Puglia said. “He said, ‘I’m here for the renovation.’
“I said, ‘What renovation?’
“He says, ‘For the Starbucks.’ ”
For the last year, the Bean has been on a month-to-month lease for its space on Third Street and First Avenue. The owners tried without success to extend it, said Ike Escava, one of the partners. Late last month, the store received a 30-day notice to leave. Read More…
