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Harpers Bazaar Arabia
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Bicester Village Has Published Its Own Newspaper Filled With Shopping Tips And Tricks
From where to pause for the perfect cappuccino, to which hotel should serve as a stylish pitstop, let Bicester Village's new guide help you make the most of your shopping sprees this summer… In a charming nod to the golden age of travel, Bicester Village has launched The Villager, an expertly curated print journal that serves as a love letter to local discovery, as well as giving some hints and hacks to making the most out of your shopping opportunities in the UK this summer. Available at The Village News, a chic newsstand tucked within Bicester Village, The Villager is the first chapter in a wider initiative spanning the nine European destinations of The Bicester Collection. The publication celebrates what lies beyond the boutiques and brands to know, from where to enjoy a plate of perfect pasta in Marylebone before hopping on the train, to where to stay in the Cotswolds if you're keen to pair a countryside escape with a chic shopping interlude. Accompanying the inaugural issue of The Villager are three limited-edition travel itineraries: one for fashion lovers, another for foodies, and a third for those who love the great outdoors. Each presents a plan for a two-day escape weaving together London's inner-city flair, Bicester Village's premier retail destination, and the rural glory of the English countryside – think morning coffees in the capital, an afternoon's retail therapy, finished off with a sunset walk through picture-perfect villages. That's not all. A series of summer initiatives will bring the project to life. In partnership with Phaidon Books, The Village News will host a rotating library of literary treasures, shining a spotlight on the best food, garden, and travel writing. Music buffs will also find plenty to enjoy – Summer Sessions every Friday in July will see the Village's terraces transform into vibrant hubs for live music, complete with cocktail and gourmet food menus to match. For Bicester Village members, there is even more to benefit from – expect exclusive access to cultural gems, such as discounts to Blenheim Palaces and ultra-luxe retreats to Daylesford Spa. The project is underpinned by admirable altruism – all proceeds from The Village News will go to The Bicester Collection's Do Good initiative, continuing its long-standing commitment to philanthropy. Making every trip even more enjoyable is Bicester Village's Apartment offering, which offers six dedicated lounges complete with complimentary drinks and refreshments, all designed to feel like an Old-English haven. Whether its the Hands Free Shopping, valet parking, home delivery, priority boutique entry, or concierge, its list of VIP services will ensure a seamless day's shopping, while its private client services include personally tailored experiences – from previews of seasonal collections and intimate lunches with designers to guest speaker events. What's more, Bicester Village also partners with a range of airlines on their loyalty programmes, including Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, Qatar Privilege Club, Saudia Al Fursan, and Turkish Airlines, among others, bringing extra rewards to every shopping trip.
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Forbes
This Smart Milk Frother Is Like Having A Mini Barista In Your Kitchen
Back in my barista days, I used to indulge in the luxury of making myself handcrafted espresso drinks whenever I wanted. I would experiment with different flavors and add-ins like cold foam and cocoa, relishing the perk of the job (and getting way too caffeinated in the process). Since my work habits have shifted from standing behind the bar to sitting in a home office, I've chased that same convenient gratification. It wasn't until I got the Dreo All-in-1 BaristaMaker Milk Frother that I've been able to relive the joy of delicious, frothy drinks whenever the craving strikes. The Dreo milk frother is intuitive, hands-off and compact. Before I got the Dreo BaristaMaker, I was saving cappuccino and matcha latte indulgences for coffee shop trips. I don't own an espresso machine (just a few trusty moka pots), so I had no tools for effectively frothing milk. I was gifted a handheld milk frother, but those require preheating (for hot drinks) and often yield inconsistent results. But the BaristaMaker is a game changer: It's much more effective, with the ability to achieve professional-grade microfoam (think: a silky texture, not dry and bubbly), even with non-dairy milks. It also heats, mixes and froths in one machine. No barista skills required. Amazon The BaristaMaker is designed with an electric base and a stainless steel jug that can be removed for easy cleaning. It comes with two frother attachments: an impeller for creating microfoam and a disc tip for mixing powder-based drinks like hot chocolate and matcha. The LED control panel allows you to choose among five different foam types—ranging in temperature and texture—and six different milk types. Once you make your selections, the machine automatically adjusts its settings to deliver the appropriate results. Each drink I've made with the BaristaMaker—whether it was a hot matcha latte (sans lumps of unmixed powder), a creamy oat milk flat white or an iced coffee with cold foam—has been an effortless success. Cleanup is also a breeze afterward, thanks to the stainless steel jug that can be quickly rinsed or tossed in the dishwasher. And the build is relatively small, so it's easy to tuck away in a cabinet between uses. All of that said, this machine isn't totally flawless. I've found that making multiple drinks at a time can sometimes yield less consistent results. When I made two lattes for my husband and me at the same time, for example, the frothy almond milk quality I was used to fell flat—literally. It might be better to stick to single servings at a time, which take a couple of minutes per cycle. Although this machine doesn't have all the benefits of a professional barista bar (you'll still have to brew your coffee elsewhere), it gets you much closer to enjoying café-style beverages without leaving the house. I'll continue to reap its benefits—in tandem with my moka pot, matcha powder or iced coffee—to indulge in professional-style beverages at the flip of a switch, just like the good ol' days.
