South Coast Plaza gets new espresso bar

Are you a connoisseur of coffee. A java junkie? A ... never mind. You crave coffee, and you want the best. You’re not a Sanka-instant-type. We get it.

Well, this Wednesday you’ll want to hit the “espresso” lane (OK, we’ll stop with the puns already) to South Coast Plaza for the opening of Nespresso’s first boutique in California. The VIP Cocktail Reception and Auction is from 6 to 8 p.m. Nespresso will be on the lower level in the Bloomingdale’s wing.

The coffee house will feature a tasting bar staffed with specialists and will sell all sorts of accessories, like mugs.

— Paul Anderson