Praised Oxford gastro pub goes for Gaggia traditional espresso machine

Coffee ‘100% important’ for Magdalen ArmsFlorence Fowler and her partner chef Tony Abarno have transformed the Magdalen Arms in Oxford from a rundown boozer to a hugely popular pub eatery which regularly wins plaudits from the critics. The ratio of food to wet sales is about 70:30 and coffee is a key component of their success.   “Coffee is 100% important for us – you can’t finish off a great meal with a rubbish cup of coffee,” says Florence Fowler. The coffee machine she chose was a Gaggia GD, a traditional, professional automatic espresso unit with modern features and designer lines. “