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Hoboken Restaurant To Open This Weekend With Three Days Of Giveaways
An eatery will open in Hoboken Friday, giving away drinks to the first 200 people each day of the weekend. Hours below.

HOBOKEN, NJ — Want some tea? Not just gossip, but sweet bubble tea to drink?
Akihi is set to open in Hoboken on this Friday. They say they'll give a free drink to each of the first 200 customers on the three days on the weekend. No purchase is necessary.
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Akihi is part of a chain that serves up unique blends of bubble teas and smoothies. They have locations around New Jersey, including Newark, Metuchen, and New Brunswick.
Bubble tea is a Taiwanese beverage made by blending milk, fruit juices, fruit, and tapioca pearls. Some think of it more as a treat than a drink.
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This summer, they announced a special drink: A pistachio coconut tea and avocado smoothie. They've also announced ice cream at some locations.
The store says it will open at 11 a.m. each day. They're located at 219 Washington St.
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