Award-winning chef Ben Shewry on criticising the critics and the ‘human magic’ of cooking

Ben Shewry, the owner of the top-rated Attica restaurant in Australia, avoids restaurant reviews due to the strain ranking and awards systems place on high-end restaurant workers. With 19 years of experience, he is critical of the oppressive nature of these systems. Shewry is a fan of the late LA food critic Jonathan Gold but chooses to prioritize the well-being of his staff over rankings.

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