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There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions. [1]

Starbucks, the American coffee giant, is set to close its cafe in central Helsinki. [2]

SEOUL -- Starbucks is trying to lure a young crowd to a historic market in the South Korean capital by renovating a more than 60-year-old theater into one of its namesake cafes. [3]

FLORENCE, Italy — It’s all a matter of taste. Luxury labels are accustomed to tempting fashionistas, and now they’re stretching from haute couture to haute cuisine. [4]

The fourth edition of “Goût de France / Good France”, a weeklong international celebration of French cuisine, starts on March 21. One of the participating venues is Babett, a trendy restaurant and bar in Yangon. [6]

Runway shows were back with a vengeance at the Spring/Summer 2023 fashion week presentations in New York, Milan, London and Paris, with labels going all out with their creations. [7]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-01-17 · 85% match

Domestic goodness: Long weekends and short getaways

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions.

[2] FI finlandtoday.fi · 2026-01-21 · 36% match

Starbucks Bids Farewell to the Cafe at the Academic Bookstore in Helsinki; VIEW GALLERY OF OPENING DAY

Starbucks, the American coffee giant, is set to close its cafe in central Helsinki.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-03-04 · 35% match

Starbucks in Seoul: An abandoned theater enjoys a caffeine buzz

SEOUL -- Starbucks is trying to lure a young crowd to a historic market in the South Korean capital by renovating a more than 60-year-old theater into one of its namesake cafes.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-01-10 · 34% match

Feeding the Fashionistas: Gucci Turns to Fine Dining

FLORENCE, Italy — It’s all a matter of taste. Luxury labels are accustomed to tempting fashionistas, and now they’re stretching from haute couture to haute cuisine.

[5] FI yle.fi · 2014-09-05 · 33% match

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Helsinki Design Week has begun celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year centring on the old Abattoir area (known in Finnish as Teurastamo), which lies between the Sörnäinen and Kalasatama districts.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-03-15 · 33% match

Babett Eatery & Bar Joins 4th Annual ‘Goût de France’

The fourth edition of “Goût de France / Good France”, a weeklong international celebration of French cuisine, starts on March 21. One of the participating venues is Babett, a trendy restaurant and bar in Yangon.

[7] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2023-02-01 · 32% match

From 3D florals and hoods to chic sleepwear, womenswear steps into a new season

Runway shows were back with a vengeance at the Spring/Summer 2023 fashion week presentations in New York, Milan, London and Paris, with labels going all out with their creations.

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