BestOf 2006 Readers Picks

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…The reasons are endless, really. Starbucks serves coffee, which means that should the date go bad, the “well, I’ve got to run” excuse is perfectly acceptable. But should you and Mr. Wonderful hit it off perfectly, Starbucks’ jazzy tunes, comfy chairs, and whimsical wall murals make it OK to linger as long as you like. Meet for a morning coffee, grab a pumpkin scone for breakfast, stay for a turkey-sandwich lunch…you get the picture. So Mr. Wonderful won’t stop talking about himself? Well then, feel free to help yourself to a different patron. There are always plenty of cute ones to choose from at Starbucks.