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The Dave Chang ShowAt the Plate(s) With Gerrit ColeOn today's episode, Dave and Chris start with a blind ranking of stadium food ... and Dave has some hot takes. They then interview New York Yankee, Cy Young winner, and food lover Gerrit Cole, who impresses them with his food knowledge and gives them insights into food and wine habits in his life and in Major League Baseball. Dave and Chris finish with an extensive Ask Dave answer on the history of plating and how to plate a dish.
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The ImperfectsDr Emily - That Guilty FeelingHow often do you feel guilty? Guiding us on a guilt trip today is our resident psychologist (and published author) Dr Emily Musgrove. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au Differentiating guilt from shame or regret, Dr Emily takes us back to the very beginning to explain the purpose and function of guilt as a pro-social behaviour which your cave-person ancestor probably would have used to keep them in the tribe. When used wisely, guilt is a useful recognition of information that can alert us when we have...2025-07-061h 17
The Messy MiddleE63 - Ben Shewry - Uses for ObsessionAttica https://www.attica.com.au/Uses for Obsession by Ben Shewryhttps://bit.ly/4lo7mdL
2025-06-2945 min
Heard Podcast: Become a Better Chef#7 A Vision for a Better Restaurant Industry | Ben ShewryWhat if we told you it is possible to run a restaurant where staff don’t burn out, and the business thrives? Where treating staff correctly equals better performance. In this episode of Heard, Ryan sits down with chef and author Ben Shewry, co-owner of Attica in Melbourne, one of very few restaurants in the world operating as a certified B Corp.Ben’s not interested in trends or empty virtue-signaling. He’s spent the last decade proving that you can build a high-performance restaurant without sacrificing your team’s health, your ethics, or your culture...2025-06-171h 09
How I WorkQuick Win: Ben Shewry’s secret to staying creative with a busy scheduleThe big catch with a creative business is that the more successful you get, the more your creative endeavour can feel like a chore instead of a passion. But what if there was one thing you could do to ensure the passion stays? Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Attica has been featured several times in the The World's 50 Best Restaurants and has been named the Best Restaurant in Australia. He is also the author of bestseller Uses for Obsession, a memoir about Ben’s experiences in hospitality. Wi...2025-06-0207 min
FwendsFwends Mailbag: Ben ShewryIt's a mailbag episode! We read your emails, texts, and wish upon a star for a gift in the PO Box.Send us your thoughts, on that or anything else, to...0431345145 on the burner phone fwendspod@gmail.com via email PO Box 24144, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 for the MailbagYOUTUBESoon you can watch clips of the show on YouTube, click through and hit subscribe now: Fwends Pod YouTubeSUBSCRIBEPlease hit follow or subscribe or whatever they call it in your favourite podcast app so...2025-05-1836 min
FwendsBen Shewry | Food & FriendshipBen Shewry is the award-winning head chef and owner of one of the world’s most celebrated restaurants, Attica, famous for its groundbreaking approach to Australian cuisine and its culture of collaboration. Ben’s story of resilience, leadership, and creative excellence was featured in Netflix’s Chef's Table, and is explored in his acclaimed memoir 'Uses For Obsession'. Ben is also, as it turns out, an extraordinary friend. In this episode, Ben talks about the meaningful bonding experience that cooking and sharing a meal creates, making friends through Attica, being a shy kid and learning to socialise, friends who lift you...2025-05-151h 39The Dave Chang ShowChasing Perfection With Ben ShewryDave and Chris talk about knowing when a dish is ready to be put on the menu. Chris then interviews Ben Shewry of Attica in Melbourne, Australia, and they talk about their years of friendship, kitchen culture, and Ben's obsessive pursuit of perfection. Dave and Chris finish the episode with a gauntlet being thrown and a future challenge promised.
Host: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Guests: Ben Shewry
Video/Audio Producer: Felipe Guilhermino
Majordomo Media Producers: Kelsey Rearden and David Meyer
Editor: Stefano Sanchez 2025-05-081h 26
How To Do Everything with Tommy DassaloBen Shewry: Land A Helicopter At A Restaurant, Fix A Pinball MachineHead chef and owner of the legendary restaurant Attica, and author of the book ‘Uses For Obsession’ BEN SHEWRY joins me to chat about being humbled by Yo La Tengo, harnessing the positivity that can come from shame, learning how to fix pinball machines and the time some Wall Street bankers landed a helicopter at his restaurant without permission. Plus he pitches me a comedy show idea and I pitch him a great restaurant idea. Come and see Tommy's new show 'Main Character' in Sydney and Brisbane in May. Tickets: TommyDassalo.comCheck out T...2025-04-301h 02
Restaurant ReadyBen Shewry on Dumping Toxic Culture ForeverBen Shewry, chef-owner of Melbourne’s acclaimed Attica, shares the personal journey and leadership philosophy behind one of Australia’s most thoughtful restaurants.In this heartfelt conversation, Ben opens up about the power of empathy, accountability, and sustainability—not just in sourcing, but in how we treat people. He discusses breaking the cycle of toxic kitchen culture, the importance of mental health, and how small daily actions shape high-performing teams. From lessons in ownership to the wisdom behind his new book Uses for Obsession, this episode is packed with honest reflections and practical advice for an...2025-04-2948 min
The Heart Media PodcastBen Shewry | Attica Melbourne | HMPS1E17The long awaited episode with Ben Shewry is final here. Hailing from New Zealand's North Taranaki region, Ben is the visionary chef and owner of one of Australia's most renowned restaurant, Attica. In this episode, Ben shares his experiences from his early days in the kitchen to leading Attica, a restaurant celebrated for its innovative use of native Australian ingredients and commitment to sustainability. We delve into his creative process, family life, the challenges of the fine dining industry, and the tedious process of writing his memoir, Uses for Obsession. We thoroughly enjoyed o...2025-04-221h 31
Get HarderWhat It Really Takes to Run a Michelin-Star-Worthy Restaurant - Ben ShewryBen Shewry almost quit cooking—until one life-changing moment turned everything around. From a small-town kid in New Zealand to one of the world’s best chefs—Ben Shewry’s journey proves that no dream is too big. Attica is a Melbourne institution, and Ben speaks about cooking, what makes good chefs great and the best places to eat in Melbourne. 2025-02-1846 min
How I WorkBen Shewry’s secret to ongoing creative successSome of the world’s most creative people seem to have no trouble staying creative while the rest of us find it a constant challenge. But what if there were simple things you could be doing to lift the load and make being creative fun again? This is why I’ve asked creative powerhouse Ben Shewry to return to the podcast. Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Attica has been featured several times in the The World's 50 Best Restaurants and has been named the Best Restaurant in Au...2025-02-0540 min
Asklé Modern Family69 - Ben Shewry - Chef, Owner of Attica Restaurant & AuthorBen Shewry, born in 1977 - the year that punk music broke open worldwide - in rural New Zealand, grew up in a creative and resourceful farming family with a strong connection to the environment and identity. Inspired to become a chef at just five years old, Ben started working in kitchens at 10 and pursued full-time culinary studies by 16. After honing his craft in New Zealand, he moved to Melbourne, Australia, where he became head chef at Attica in 2005 and later took ownership in 2015.For nearly two decades, Ben has explored what it means to be a chef...2025-02-031h 38
The Wheeler CentreBen Shewry is Going to DieBen Shewry knows obsession well. It’s what has propelled his innovative Melbourne restaurant, Attica, to national and global acclaim. His new memoir-meets-manifesto, Uses for Obsession: A (Chef’s) Memoir, is a reflection on leadership, hospitality and humanity, and an unforgettable look inside the sometimes-brutal world of cheffing. Shewry joins host Marieke Hardy for this special live episode of Hardy’s podcast, Marieke Hardy is Going to Die. They plan Shewry’s dream funeral and reflect on navigating life’s ebbs and flows: from creative freedom and culinary sustainability to the cult of the chef and cooking as muse. 2024-12-1357 min
See Also131: Besha Rodell, The Age's anonymous chief restaurant criticThis week we're joined by Besha Rodell, the James Beard-winning food writer who filled the shoes of Jonathon Gold at LA Weekly, has told NYT readers how Australians eat, and is currently the chief restaurant critic at The Age and Good Weekend.She tells Kate and Brodie about being the last remaining anonymous food critic the un-deification of The Chef, her upcoming book, how and why she does her job, and why food isn't the only reason to go to a restaurant.Join The Hogg Hive on Patreon to hear Besha's rapid-fire reccs in a...2024-12-131h 01
ShamelessA stroke of evil geniusHello hello!On today’s show: Colleen Rooney is on I’m a Celebrity but the real winner may be her nemesis Rebekah Vardy, Lamar Odom makes an absolutely bizarre confession, Bonnie Blue has now been deported from two countries, Mich has decided we need even more details about the Cher memoir and then, we’re playing clickbait of the week!This week, Zara recommended ‘We know Ben Shewry doesn’t like the Good Food Guide. And we don’t care’ in the Good Food Guide.Big thank...2024-11-2448 min
Marieke Hardy Is Going To DieLive at The Wheeler Centre: Ben Shewry Is Going To DieLIVE AT THE WHEELER CENTRE: BEN SHEWRY IS GOING TO DIERecorded live as part of The Wheeler Centre's Spring Fling program, this conversation features renowned Chef and memoirist Ben Shewry as he unpacks a lot more than the food and bev service at his Dream Funeral. Ben was born in New Zealand in 1977 and moved to Melbourne in 2002. He worked with chefs David Thompson and Andrew McConnell before taking on his first head chef role at Attica in 2005. Originally obsessed with the detail and balance of Thai food, Ben began to develop a style at Attica...2024-11-1958 min
The BriefingTop chef Ben Shewry on misogyny, critics and hot chipsBen Shewry is one of Australia’s top chefs who’s behind the world renowned restaurant Attica. He started working at a local restaurant in New Zealand at just 10 years old after sending out letters pleading his case to become a chef. In his new memoir, Uses For Obsession, Shewry exposes the misogyny, harassment, and toxic culture ingrained in hospitality. In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Ben reveals why he wrote a whole chapter on hot chips and how one of the most telling things about a person is the way they treat wait...2024-11-1536 min
ANGELFIREDSXSW Sydney 2024: Lanyards, Maypoles & Modern RelationshipsWe returned to Sydney for the SXSW 2024 conference, a Midsummer-esque celebration where industry folk dance around Darling Harbour in vibrant lanyards, hoping to meet their future co-founder, investor, mentor, team, employer or trauma-bonded-friend.
Our last dance around the maypole ended in a decadent and debaucherous 5-night fling at the Abercrombie, so we approached the 'Capitalism Playground' differently this year, exercising our brains at panel talks and putting our bodies on the line for branded activations.
Night time, our time, was reserved for matters of the musical heart, but we'll...2024-11-081h 13
The ImperfectsBen Shewry - Making It Right (And Delicious)Chef extraordinaire, creative genius and owner of Attica, Ben Shewry is welcomed back to the studio, this time into the Vulnerabilitea House. In this episode, Ben answers the question, “When was a time you stayed silent, and regretted it?” and talks about his own culpability in racism, and how this event shaped the person that he is today. Hugh and Josh share a moment they wish they could have back, and how they have been moving through the shame to do better next time. In determining what success means to him, Ben talks so g...2024-10-2755 min
ConversationsA life-changing quince, backyard butchery, and ethical food obsessionChef Ben Shewry grew up on a farm in New Zealand where his family grew or hunted most of their own food. He's now the owner of Attica in Melbourne one of the world's most acclaimed and innovative restaurants.2024-10-2450 minConversationsA life-changing quince, backyard butchery, and ethical food obsessionChef Ben Shewry grew up on a farm in New Zealand where his family grew or hunted most of their own food.Ben was 10 when he started working in restaurants and his discovery of a second hand Thai cookbook eventually led him to Australia.In 2015 Ben become the owner of Attica in Melbourne and turned it into one of the world's most acclaimed and innovative restaurants.This episode of Conversations explores origin, family, ancestry, parenting, origin stories, Melbourne, personal stories, depression, mental health, reflection, memoir, life story, exploration, food, cooking, hospitality, aboriginal food...2024-10-2450 min
7amRead This: Uses for Ben ShewryThere are few people in this country as obsessed with understanding the cultural and social potential of Australian cuisine as New Zealand-born chef Ben Shewry. And there are even fewer who have managed to combine that passion with the highest echelons of success. On this episode of Read This, Michael sits down with Attica’s head chef to discuss his new memoir, Uses for Obsession. expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-1929 min
Future of StoryTelling (FoST)Cooking and Creativity at Attica — Ben ShewryBen Shewry is a chef, author, and co-owner of Attica Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia. Recognized as one of the top restaurants worldwide, Attica offers guests an experience that immerses them in Australia’s unique cuisine. In his new book, Uses for Obsession, and on this episode of the FoST Podcast, Ben discusses how that experience came to be, as well as his personal learnings on creativity and culture in and around the kitchen— insights which are incredibly applicable to any storyteller.To learn more, visit our website at fost.org. --© 2024 Future of StoryTe...2024-10-1732 min
Snacky TunesBen Shewry & SinkaneDarin sits down with our good pal all the way from Melbourne, Australia; Ben Shewry, whose new book Uses for my Obsessions: A (Chef’s) Memoir is a fantastic, unique look into his journey through the culinary world. He offers up a lot of personal philosophies, a lot of great stories, and shows how Fugazi helped him learn Thai cooking. We've also included a link to one of the playlists that is included in his book.And then we dip into the archives for a legendary performance from Sinkane, who has some new music out now and wh...2024-10-131h 17
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Ben ShewryBen Shewry Chef Ben Shewry strives for truth in life and perfection in his new memoir, Uses for Obsession. This year marks 19 years for Ben Shewry’s Ripponlea fine-diner Attica, a restaurant whose legacy was built on imagination and creative fearlessness. It also marks the release of his second book, a memoir aptly titled Uses for Obsession. “Ultimately,” says Shewry, “this book is about using imagination and creativity to solve problems”.Uses for Obsession is Shewry’s second book. Despite containing three recipes for Bolognese ( love) and the 10 commandments that make for a goo...2024-10-1336 min
Eat ItThe Spud Sisters and a Chef's MemoirKerrie and Catherine (aka 'The Spud Sisters') are welcomed to the show to talk about seasonality, varieties and all things potatoes. And Ben Shewry discusses Uses For Obsession, his new memoir detailing his persective on cooking, restaurants and food.2024-10-1038 min
Read ThisUses for Ben ShewryThere are few people in this country as obsessed with understanding the cultural and social potential of Australian cuisine as New Zealand-born chef Ben Shewry. And there are even fewer who have managed to combine that passion with the highest echelons of success. This week, Michael sits down with Attica’s head chef to discuss his new memoir, Uses for Obsession, and Ben share’s why he wanted to write a kind of antidote to the macho chef culture we’ve all come to expect.Reading List:Uses for Obsession, Ben Shewry, 2024A Bit on the Side, Virginia Trioli...2024-10-0931 min
The Restaurant GuysBen Shewry Finds Uses for ObsessionThe BanterThe Guys try some homemade Applejack. You can’t taste it, but learn about this centuries-old northern American spirit and why Johnny Appleseed was really planting those apples!The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome chef-owner of Attica, a restaurant regularly ranked among the best in the word. Attica is just outside Melbourne, Australia. Chef Shewry continues to learn about native foods, particularly those unique to that part of the world so he can share their splendor with others. His book Uses for Obsession will be released October 2024. Th...2024-10-0859 min
Bang OnLady Gaga is a closet Kath & Kim fan
Ok how many people googled "The Joker" song after seeing Gaga sing it this week? Myf and Zan are here to unpack the week that was, and investigate whether Lady Gaga is a hornbag for Kath & Kim's theme song.The courtroom saga of the MONA Ladies Lounge is the gift that keeps giving, and we debrief on the artist's win. And a great read in the New Yorker unpacks the trends, algorithms, and servitude we offer up to Instagram in our quest to be seen.Bit of coin chat this week too, and we've been...2024-10-0333 min
Bang OnLady Gaga is a closet Kath & Kim fanOk how many people googled "The Joker" song after seeing Gaga sing it this week? Myf and Zan are here to unpack the week that was, and investigate whether Lady Gaga is a hornbag for Kath & Kim's theme song.The courtroom saga of the MONA Ladies Lounge is the gift that keeps giving, and we debrief on the artist's win. And a great read in the New Yorker unpacks the trends, algorithms, and servitude we offer up to Instagram in our quest to be seen.Bit of coin chat this week too, and we've been...2024-10-0332 min
Life Matters - Full program podcastWhy good manners matters and Ben Shewry shares his obsessionsWilliam Hanson, an etiquette coach who has been teaching people protocol and good manners for the last 17 years shares why those things remain important and how they've changed in the digital age.And Attica founder and head chef Ben Shewry reveals the obsessions that have driven his career over the years.2024-10-0254 min
Dive Into An Vivid Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir by Ben ShewryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/807105to listen full audiobooks.
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Author: Ben Shewry
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Length: 8 hours 11 minutes
Release date: October 1, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the world. Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well. Whether it's crispy-edged lasagne, saltwater crocodile ribs or the perfect potato, obsession is what motivates him and what makes him tick. It's also what has...2024-10-018h 11
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An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the world.
Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well. Whether it's crispy-edged lasagne, saltwater crocodile ribs or the perfect potato, obsession is what motivates him and what makes him...2024-10-018h 11
Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsUses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir by Ben ShewryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/807105 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir Author: Ben Shewry Narrator: Ben Shewry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 11 minutes Release date: October 1, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the world. Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well. Whether it's crispy-edged lasagne, saltwater crocodile ribs or the perfect potato, obsession is what motivates him and what makes him tick. It's also what...2024-10-0103 min
Conversation with a chef#268 Ben Shewry | AtticaBen is the award-winning chef and owner of renowned restaurant Attica, where his innovative, boundary-pushing cuisine has earned him global acclaim. Known for his deep connection to sustainable and native ingredients and a commitment to excellence, Ben's culinary vision goes beyond the plate. His book, Uses for Obsession offers a vulnerable, humorous, and hard-hitting exploration of his journey, as well as his thoughts on what it takes to thrive in the hospitality industry, our responsibility in terms of sustainability and he has quite a bit to say about food writers. Ben inspires both within and beyond the kitchen, making him...2024-09-3044 min
The You Project#1636 Uses For Obsession - Ben ShewryThe title of this episode is the name of Ben Shewry's new book. It doesn't really represent the chat but I just loved the title because, over the years I've masterfully (and clumsily) turned my obsession (human behaviour) into a job, a business, a PhD Project, multiple books, a podcast and conveniently, a way to pay a few bills. If you don't know who Ben is, he is one of the most respected Chefs in the world and owner of the internationally renowned restaurant, Attica (it's been in the "World's 50 Best Restaurants' list for over a decade). Ben was...2024-09-0550 min
SBS Cycling PodcastPodcast #Extra: Bikes for happiness for temporary visa holdersWhen the Coronavirus pandemic hit Melbourne and venues had to shut down, workers who were temporary visa holders were some of the worse affected. Food blogger Dani Valent decided to join with renowned Attica chef, Ben Shewry to supply food, and produce to people. At the same time, Dani started a movement for temporary visa holders to get help at different level, and one way is to help mobility, as often it is a condition to finding work, getting bikes to people in need.2024-08-2609 min
I Heart ThisBread: A Story of Alien Sex and Lost CivilizationsBread might seem like the boring food, the backdrop for the stuff you put in the sandwich. But actually, in a world of strange foods, bread may be the strangest, most unlikely substance that humans have ever ingested. The story of what bread is and how we came to eat it, is one of alien biology and lost civilizations. It turns out that we only have bread because of a long chain of bizarre and unlikely coincidences. ReferencesArranz-Otaegui, A., Gonzalez Carretero, L., Ramsey, M. N., Fuller, D. Q., & Richter, T. (2018). Archaeobotanical evidence reveals the...2024-02-1456 min
World of Mouth podcast38. Being a chef-restaurateur - Ben Shewry from Attica in MelbourneBen Shewry is the chef and owner of Attica in Melbourne. He grew up on a remote sheep and cattle farm in Taranaki, a mountainous coastal region on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Shewry arrived in Melbourne in 2002 and worked with chefs like Andrew McConnell. He’s been the head chef at Attica since 2005 and made the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2010. Ben Shewry also featured in the first season of Netflix Chef’s Table series. All the recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app : ht...2024-02-0146 min
Should You Really Eat That?Seafood: Cooking inspiration, mercury magnet, cultural storytellerOur taste for seafood goes back a long time. We’ve been snacking on shellfish for more than 100,000 years. And the foods we gather from the ocean (whether it’s mussels or seaweed) are typically loaded with nutrients. But today, people might reconsider these staples because of environmental, ethical or health concerns – so should you limit your consumption of ingredients that are hauled from the sea? In this episode Lee Tran Lam speaks with chefs Ben Shewry and Chris Jordan, as well as Dr Evangeline Mantzioris.2023-11-1533 minThe ImperfectsBen Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was MadeThis is Pt2 of our chat with award-winning chef and owner of Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Go back and listen to Pt 1 if you haven’t yet. It’s a doozy. As the second part, this is a double-doozy… or a... twoozy… I guess.In this episode, Ben explains how he managed to build empathy amongst the staff at Attica through something he created called Staff Speeches. He also shares a harrowing bullying story from his childhood when his mother saved him from certain catastrophe, and finally Ben opens up for the first time publicly about his challenging journey...2023-06-051h 10The ImperfectsBen Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of ExcellenceOriginally from New Zealand, Ben Shewry is the head chef and owner of Melbourne-based restaurant Attica - the highly respected restaurant that has been included in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants numerous times. Ben’s chat with Hugh, Ryan and Josh was so big and so special, it needed to be split across 2 big and special episodes. In this first big and special part, they talk about what makes Attica such a unique place, how he approaches his work, and how he deals with the anxiety that arose from his divorce.But, what is spri...2023-05-281h 12
Other People's PocketsBen Shewry, chef of Attica restaurant in AustraliaBen Shewry has one of the top restaurants in the world, but even he needs to supplement his income. Ben is the New Zealand-born chef and owner of Attica, in Melbourne, Australia, a highly-acclaimed yet anti-"fine dining" establishment. He talks about his paycheck, his skater punk youth, and the definition of "selling out."Follow Ben Shewry:Instagram: @benshewryAttica: https://www.attica.com.au/Follow Maya Lau at:Twitter: @mayalauInstagram: @itsmayamoneyTikTok: @itsmayamoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See...2023-05-2444 min
Other People's PocketsBen Shewry, chef of Attica restaurant in AustraliaBen Shewry has one of the top restaurants in the world, but even he needs to supplement his income. Ben is the New Zealand-born chef and owner of Attica, in Melbourne, Australia, a highly-acclaimed yet anti-"fine dining" establishment. He talks about his paycheck, his skater punk youth, and the definition of "selling out."Follow Ben Shewry:Instagram: @benshewryAttica: https://www.attica.com.au/Follow Maya Lau at:Twitter: @mayalauInstagram: @itsmayamoneyTikTok: @itsmayamoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See...2023-05-2444 min
Deep in the Weeds - A Food Podcast with Anthony HuckstepCameron Tay-Yap (Amaru, Melbourne) - Like mother, like sonAfter scanning the internet and landing on images of Grant Achatz food at Alinea, Cameron Tay-Yap (Amaru, Melbourne) became obsessed with food and the possibilities on the plate. He set himself a goal to work at Attica under the guidance of Ben Shewry, where he not only discovered the bounty of native ingredients but explored his own heritage further with his mum. Now he’s part of one of the most exciting new wave restaurants in the country.https://www.instagram.com/cam_taysty/?hl=enFollow Deep In Th...2023-02-1233 min
the soft pod06: not so hospitableon today’s episode, we have an important discussion with the brilliant + ultra groovy jamie burcide, founder of ‘not so hospitable', a website accepting anonymous testimonials and helping to spread awareness and accountability within hospitality in south australia. We talk about the dark side of ‘working in hospo’, and all the factors that make it a sector notorious for workplace misconduct and harassment. jamie has undertaken grass roots research into this topic,has a wealth of experience in the industry, and sheds some important light on the realities of these deep rooted problems.
☆ ☆ ☆ TW: sexual harassment ☆ ☆ ☆
episode recorded on Kaurna land.
show notes:
Be...2022-12-1153 minEat ItRos Grundy and Ben ShewryEditor of the The Age ‘Good Food Guide’ Roslyn Grundy reflects on the year and all the new ins-and-outs of Melbourne dining and food trends. Then, Attica owner Ben Shewry discusses his philosophy on restaurant success and his recent experiments in perfecting bolognese sauce. With presenters Cam Smith and Matt Steadman.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-itCam Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/eatitrrrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/2022-11-2053 min
How Other Dads Dad with Hamish BlakeHow Ben Shewry DadsWith his famed restaurant Attica, Ben Shewry is a guy that has made an indelible mark on the culinary world through his creativity, dedication & undoubtedly some really deep thought. As a mate, Hamish has been lucky enough to see Ben apply this same thoughtful approach to his Dadding over the years, and in this episode he really does get some golden practical tips on opt-in-parenting from Ben. We just made up “opt-in-parenting”... not sure it’s a thing? But maybe it could be? In this episode, Ben shares some of his tried and tested techniques for connecting with kid...2022-11-1755 min
Radulich in BroadcastingTV Party Tonight: Chef's Table (Volume 1)Original Airdate 2/21/2017Mark Roth joins Mark Radulich to discuss the Netflix series, Chef's Table (Volume 1) on TV Party Tonight!Chef's Table is an American documentary web series released on Netflix. Each episode of the series profiles a single world-renowned chef. Creator David Gelb considers it a follow-up to his critically acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.Volume 1 consists of six episodes:Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy)Dan Barber (Blue Hill Restaurant at Stone Barns and in New York City, United States)Francis Mallmann (El Restaurante Patagonia Sur in...2022-09-111h 05
Rae Bonney - Men's HealthBen Shewry, Kyle Staddon & Ella Shewry with Rae Bonney August 2022Ben Shewry was 5 years old when he decided to be a chef - which is pretty cool for a farming kid, growing up in New Zealand, during the early 80’s. Fast forward to 2022, where Ben has lead Australia’s number 1 restaurant, Attica, since 2015 to be celebrated at the top 50 in the whole wide world. He joined me, alongside life/business partner, Kylie Staddon and daughter Ella, to talk about what it feels like, being them. There was talk questions about lasagna recipes, European vacations, hospo mental health, 100-hour weeks at Summer Camp, adaptability, agility, gender balance, the difference between char...2022-09-031h 48
Hear For Each Other - Legends Of Mental Health#14 Season Recap: Mental Health For The Good In LifeSummary:A compilation of some of the most interesting topics discussed so far on season 1 of Hear For Each Other. In this quick recap, you’ll learn the strategies these leaders use to manage their own mental health and that of others. We’ve got: Australia’s best chef Ben Shewry sharing his top three tips for creating the best possible work environment with the best possible outcomes (03:43);2x surfing world champ Tom Carroll speaking about recovering from addiction (19:08); Actor, author and director Brendan Cowell on how to be happy, and how to be a good f...2022-08-021h 23
Scaling ImpactGoal #1 No Poverty with Rob CaslickIn this episode we speak with Rob Caslick, founder of Two Good Co, a social enterprise on a mission to employ and empower vulnerable people with a pathway out of living in crisis. They sell food designed by chefs like Neil Perry, Kylie Kwong and Ben Shewry and products designed by companies like Jac + Jack and Maison Balzac. Two Good Co began 10 years ago as an ad hoc Kings Cross cookout for the less fortunate in the area and they now operate on a buy one, give one business model.
Tune in as we debunk business myths...2022-05-0949 min
Have You Eaten Yet?Chef Ben Shewry: A Conversation From Attica in Melbourne AustraliaNew Episode With Chef Ben Shewry.He Joins Us From Melbourne Australia.Currently He’s Chef & Owner Of Attica.From Three Hats In The Good Food Guide To A Spot On The World’s 50 Best Restaurant’s List, Attica Has Had Many Accolades.And While Awards Are Nice, They Don’t Even Begin To Compare To The Life Lessons That Chef Shewry Has Learned On His Journey……Lessons That He’s Kind Enough To Share With Us Today.We Discuss:✅ The Emotions And Elements That Come With The Psy...2022-03-301h 56
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dani ValentDani Valent is one of Australia’s most respected food communicators. She is a long time freelance journalist and restaurant critic, award-winning cookbook author, host of the popular Dirty Linen hospitality podcast.Her business card says: writer, eater, traveller and cook, and if you could sum up Dani’s ethos in a phrase, it would be "connecting people through great food experiences”.In 2020, Dani worked with chef Ben Shewry to support temporary visa holders through the pandemic via the Attica Soup Project.A hospitality advoca...2021-12-2729 min
Hear For Each Other - Legends Of Mental Health#7 How to improve mental health culture in hospitalityHave you ever heard anything about the standards and culture of mental health within trades? If you have, you’d know that things are not great, to put it mildly. Are you interested in learning about a few simple activities that can improve the situation? In today’s episode, we learn how Australia’s best chef, Ben Shewry (Attica), keeps his kitchen so freaking happy, innovative and productive.Thank you for tuning in, and enjoy the show.--~~--If you appreciate the work we are doing here at On The Low Down produc...2021-12-081h 17