Starbucks Celebrates Grand Opening at Crystal Mall

Simon, a global leader in retail real estate, announced the opening of Starbucks at Crystal Mall. The new store offers delicious, handcrafted beverages, an array of fine pastries and other delectable treats, packaged coffee and tea and gift items.

At the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate and officially mark the store’s grand opening were (pictured left to right) Waterford First Selectman Dan Stewart, State Representative Kathleen McCarthy, Starbucks Manager Vanessa Schmidt, Crystal Mall General Manager Karen Tarantino and Southeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce President Tony Sheridan.

The 1,400 square-foot location is situated on the Upper Level near Sears, offers free Wi-Fi service and comfortable seating areas with benches, tables and chairs.

During its soft opening, Starbucks offered customers half price drinks and free beverages for veterans and active military personnel. One hundred percent of the day’s proceeds, approximately $495, were donated to Simon Youth Foundation, a national nonprofit that provides educational opportunities for at-risk high school students.

“Starbucks is a great addition to our retail lineup, and we’re excited to offer our shoppers this world-renowned option,” said Debbie Botelho, director of marketing and business development for Crystal Mall. “We’re sure it’s going to become a fast favorite at our shopping center.”

The opening of Starbucks at Crystal Mall joins many new locations to open at Simon properties across the country. For information on Starbucks, visit starbucks.com.