Opening a Cocktail Bar Inspired by a Romance Bookshop: Plot Twist with Nikki Velazquez

Cocktails, coffee, and a romance bookstore right out front?! Say freaking less. We were thrilled to sit down and chat with Nikki Velazquez, owner of the brand-new coffee shop and cocktail bar, Plot Twist. She shares so much insight into working in the food and beverage world, where the idea for the business came from, how it was inspired by its next-door neighbor, and how fulfilling it is to design a space that feels truly authentic. Plot Twist opens its cafe and coffee shop Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Cocktail bar is to open shortly there after. Find Plot Twist on Instagram.