Food and drink

Esquire’s list of the must-try Sydney eateries dominating the culinary landscape in 2025

You know your sbagliato from your boulevardier, but want to elevate your negroni experience even further? We ask Bar Conte’s Raffaele Lombardi for his top tips

A proper midday meal – especially on a workday – is a small yet necessary act of rebellion in these times

The Sydney-born designer takes us on a tour of his adopted home, through the art galleries he visits after work to the institutional restaurants he frequents for authentic Spanish fare

For 20 years, he’s travelled the world in search of rare bottles, introducing ‘unicorns’ made by esoteric producers to local drinkers. As one of the most influential people in Australian wine, it’s no wonder they call him “The Guardfather”

Whether you’re chasing the perfect setting, a picturesque view, or just a damn good drink, we’ve got your next night out sorted

The team behind Surry Hills’ beloved Bar Conte have opened an expansive new venue in the city, flaunting a menu of over 40 negronis – including a $1000 creation