Callum McDermott

Callum McDermott is a Sydney-based writer and editor specialising in food, travel and design. His work has appeared in print and online in Gourmet Traveller, Monocle and Broadsheet. His writing has also featured in Home Made, The Broadsheet Italian Cookbook and Swim & Sun: A Monocle Guide. A devoted cafes-should-be-bookable activist and born-again cruise ship apologist, his ultimate goal is to review every hotel robe. In the world.

Drinks

Four reasons why Hibiki 40 Year Old Whisky is the ultimate expression of Japan

This is one of the most significant releases in whisky history – but there’s only 400 bottles. Here’s why Hibiki 40 Year Old is the paragon of Japanese whisky, as well as how to get an exclusive tasting at its Australian unveiling.

Brought to you by The House of Suntory

Travel

Why a travel advisor is the secret to a perfect – and unique – holiday

Whether you’re looking to tick things off the bucket list, discover new layers to your favourite destination, or want to try a totally new experience, a travel advisor can design a trip that’s completely tailored to you.

Brought to you by Travel Associates

Ennui in a handsome new restaurant in Sydney's Haymarket.

Dining Out

Sydney welcomes Ennui, a handsome new restaurant with a wine bar soul

Step inside the heritage-listed space, right by the Capitol Theatre, for a fun drinks list and a menu that’s very French – but also not very French at all.

Cloister of the Royal Medieval Monastery

Travel

This Spanish region has seven Michelin star restaurants

Catalonia brings so much more to the table than Barcelona, with its obsession for tapas and unfinished cathedrals. Here we explore two of our favourite pockets of Catalonia, which also happen to play host to some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Brought to you by Catalan Tourist Board