As Ian McEwan releases his new book Solar, in which, familiarly, a man of deviant appetite and less-than-sound morals is cast in a tussle between science and nature, Esquire looks at the men who write men best – even if it isn’t always flattering. (more…)
March 18th, 2010
The scent of faux-bacon corn crisps wafting across the office has had Esquire’s collective saliva glands a-throbbing this afternoon. Can, we asked ourselves, the supremacy of Smiths snack products really be disputed? We put our heads together to come up with a definitive top five that says, ‘Most definitely not’… (more…)
March 16th, 2010
Grown the stubble, gone through the ‘face-on-fire’ itching period and ultimately decided the on-trend beard is not a look that’s right for you? Fear not – you tried, so why not console yourself with that rarest of luxuries: a full hot towel, cut-throat shave… (more…)
March 3rd, 2010
Competitions, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Top Fives
Once again, the Twittersphere has spoken. Last week on Twitter (@esquireuk), we were extolling the virtues of our local chippy, The Golden Union on Poland Street, when all hell broke loose. The merits of crispy batter and expertly fried chips quickly snowballed into a heated (though not overcooked) debate on the best fish and chip bar in the UK. And Hungry of Tunbridge Wells certainly had his say… (more…)
February 19th, 2010
The eternally tricky issue of how to make a Bluetooth headset stylish is a challenge Jawbone has tackled with aplomb, thanks in no small part to its judicious use of industrial designer Yves Behar. Now in its fourth iteration, the forthcoming Icon is the smallest and most efficient Jawbone yet. Here are five reasons why it’s our technological ear-warmer of choice. (more…)
February 16th, 2010
Now that the big Christmas film releases are out of the way, it’s time for the quality DVDs to get their chance to shine. Here are some of the corkers we’ve been notified about recently. Keep ‘em coming. (more…)
January 26th, 2010
We’ve picked five classic drams if you fancy a last-minute bottle for tonight. (more…)
January 25th, 2010
Style, Top Fives, Where to buy
The response to our Twitter appeal for Best Independent Men’s Clothes Shops in the UK was so enthusiastic that we feel compelled to publish another Top Five – or Part 2, if you prefer. So here we showcase the best in men’s outfitters from Wales, Norwich, west London, Leeds and beyond. (more…)
January 14th, 2010
