Ben Shewry showcased
April 1, 2008
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Making a connection with memories…
He’s probably the hottest chef in Melbourne right now. When Michel Roux recently visited eating at Attica in suburban Ripponlea was a stand out for him. Gourmet Traveller lauded New Zealander Ben Shewry as best new talent. And when I had to decide where to eat for my birthday last year I ate at Attica, as did my good friend the Martini Monster. John Lethlean writing in Gourmet Traveller:
” …we ask him how at the age of 30 his food is developing, having wowed fans at Melbourne’s Attica over the past two-and-a-half years with highly original dishes reflecting diverse interests and influences…
Shewry says: “I know it sounds all New Age and pathetic,” he says, “but I’m really trying to make it more emotional. I’m starting to try and make a connection with memories. Not just making a dish visually appealing and with great flavours, but also trying to evoke other emotions.”
GT also has an exclusive video of Shewry here.
Attica, 74 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, Vic, (03) 9530 0111
Europe’s top food destination is?
March 19, 2008
San Sebastian. When I was recently asked to write about the top five food trips for 2008 San Sebastain was right up there. now the BBC food blog has joined the fray.
“This is the city with more Michelin stars per head of the population than anywhere else in Europe and a reputation for being obsessed with food…
Over the course of three days we hopped from bar to bar and in each one we had fantastic food, served quickly and with great pride…
All this grazing is amazingly good value, but if you start to yearn for a more leisurely pace of eating then many of the bars have restaurant tables but you will pay more.”
